tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post3757820786252374065..comments2024-03-28T22:53:48.586-04:00Comments on From This Side of the Pond: Hodgepodge This Is The WednesdayJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-65185238156563562422017-05-11T02:32:16.516-04:002017-05-11T02:32:16.516-04:00I think five or six questions is just fine for Hod...I think five or six questions is just fine for Hodgepodge. I'm with you on the Starbucks thing; I don't understand the obsession either. I've only ever had a Starbucks drink twice in my life. Don't find it much better than any other coffee company.Terra Heckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01528404663373917950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-76438966593292861942017-05-09T08:28:09.901-04:002017-05-09T08:28:09.901-04:00I'd be fine with even five questions, Joyce. T...I'd be fine with even five questions, Joyce. To be honest, I haven't participated in months because the number of questions made the hodgepodge too time-consuming for me. But with your scale-back I will try again.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831242266526923808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-17199058790834838782017-05-04T21:00:03.189-04:002017-05-04T21:00:03.189-04:00Joyce, you have to do what works for you. This sh...Joyce, you have to do what works for you. This shouldn't be stressful; it should be fun. If it is stressful, the changes are definitely in order. We're behind you no matter what. :)<br /><br />Besides, you have a life outside the computer and a grand-baby coming! You have more exciting things to do that sit at the computer all day. You have grandma-planning to do. :)<br /><br />Have a blessed day!Suzanne McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-84860850087150144952017-05-04T11:51:14.829-04:002017-05-04T11:51:14.829-04:00I enjoyed your random thought. When a hobby become...I enjoyed your random thought. When a hobby becomes stressful, it no longer is fun. I completely understand your wanting to scale back. As long as you ask the questions, I'll try to answer them. It is perfectly okay and understandable if you need to suspend things for a week or two. Unfortunately we cannot see when life is going to cave in on us. <br /> Regarding SWMBO's feistiness, it's a double edged sword, both good and at times, no so good. Have a great week. Until next time...Life SPWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144882478474633926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-8352634177582489582017-05-04T10:56:36.622-04:002017-05-04T10:56:36.622-04:00I see that I am #26 of the commenters to fully sup...I see that I am #26 of the commenters to fully support you in whatever you feel works best for you with the Hodgepodge. It is clear that we all enjoy participating and appreciate what you do each week, but are also willing to do it on your terms. When Baby Boy gets here, your world will change and you may either have tons of new question ideas or decide to refocus completely. Just know we could not have found such a community of mostly like-minded women any where else. And I thank you for that.Elizabeth "Libby" Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145264016754286426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-83011909644841095802017-05-04T08:06:29.567-04:002017-05-04T08:06:29.567-04:00Thank you so much for posting the questions every ...Thank you so much for posting the questions every week! Your new options for hodgepodge sound awesome. Love your blog!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181034688965864601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-44736320280872604632017-05-03T19:47:16.699-04:002017-05-03T19:47:16.699-04:00I surely understand the Hodgepodge thing...I can i...I surely understand the Hodgepodge thing...I can imagine getting it all together each week can be quite stressful week after week, although I thoroughly enjoy it. Maybe you could do it every other week or even once a month like Vee used to do her Note Card party OR ask your reader for ideas for questions...that might be fun! You could either give credit or not to the author of the question for interest...kind of like taking requests. Just a few ideas for ya! thank you for all the time you put into this fun linky!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-16767827211298873022017-05-03T18:49:52.266-04:002017-05-03T18:49:52.266-04:00Joyce, thank you so very much for continuing to do...Joyce, thank you so very much for continuing to do this (you know 4 questions on other blogs work really well? This is Ginabean from my life in a blog ( I Have the original hodgepodge post cool Somebody confiscated that account so I had to start over once again!!! hopefully this is the last time as it gets hard to keep in check with importing and exporting2 gatorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671439855987265071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-69116312985527373022017-05-03T17:47:41.215-04:002017-05-03T17:47:41.215-04:00Don't stress! You're amazing for doing it ...Don't stress! You're amazing for doing it to begin with. We're all friends and will still be here even when you take breaks from time to time - or maybe once a month or maybe people could write the questions. 5 questions works for me too! Oh and STARBUCKS? SO OVER IT!Jessica @ Barefoot by the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144598980710841824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-53809002635601697082017-05-03T17:34:50.201-04:002017-05-03T17:34:50.201-04:00This is your meme therefore your rules. It should...This is your meme therefore your rules. It shouldn't become a stressful thing for you. It's amazing that you've managed to keep it going so long. I hope the adjustments will make it easier for you and if you want to cut the number of questions I'll support your decision, especially if it means the Hodgepodge will continue. I'd hate it to become a chore for you. As for varying the posting times I actually don't think that's too vital. I sometimes post early in the day and with the time difference I can be at the front of the list, but more often than not, like today I'm later and I end up near the end of the list. Wherever I am I visit my neighbour as requested but I also visit quite a few blogs on a regular basis and if a new blog catches my eye and I have time I might check that out as well. Whew this is getting to be a waffle!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103884780854638066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-14637868549355055082017-05-03T15:47:01.673-04:002017-05-03T15:47:01.673-04:00I can totally understand about stressing over this...I can totally understand about stressing over this. Maybe do it only once a month?? I enjoy doing it when I am stressing about what to blog. The questions don't always speak to me and then it is hard for me to answer. So I understand!! I can't eat guacamole but I love chips and salsa. Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-68314126668684996262017-05-03T15:46:55.904-04:002017-05-03T15:46:55.904-04:00You are amazing to keep doing this and you know we...You are amazing to keep doing this and you know we Hodgepodgers love doing this each week. Five questions works for me. Thank you, thank you! Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-78630148324905227452017-05-03T11:50:02.335-04:002017-05-03T11:50:02.335-04:00I can honestly say I have wondered OFTEN how on ea...I can honestly say I have wondered OFTEN how on earth you do this week after week so faithfully and wonderfully? And soo many enjoy it. I have a hard time even being faithful in my weekly participation. And you seem to be such a busy, traveling gal too. I think all of your plans for change sound reasonable and good. I do feel like I am behind the general crowd being here on the West Coast, but that's OK. Maybe you could even consider going to a once a month? Say the first or last Wednesday of the month? But I doubt I'd get much support there as everyone enjoys this so. And not that I don't...just that I get it...Anyway, whatever works for you I appreciate it all soo much! oh and btw, I soo get you on the Starbucks thing. Soo expensive, and yeah yeah. Enjoy the rest of your week!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-44702689727631497662017-05-03T11:50:01.030-04:002017-05-03T11:50:01.030-04:00Yes, you have to have the guacamole! I forgot to m...Yes, you have to have the guacamole! I forgot to mention that I'm going to Cancun in November. Great answer with Starbucks, I don't get it either. I totally understand your random. I love your Wednesday Hodgepodge, most weeks it is the only thing I post. Hopefully I can come up with a question here and there! Glad you got that off your chest. ((Hugs))Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-16016729674159731802017-05-03T11:01:26.316-04:002017-05-03T11:01:26.316-04:00Oh, Joyce, I think we all "get it" as to...Oh, Joyce, I think we all "get it" as to the HP questions. It is so obvious that you put a lot of thought into them and perhaps you could add some that aren't so thought provoking at times and that might make the task a tad less time consuming. But, whatever, we so appreciate your efforts. I'm betting when that baby boy is born that he will generate all kinds of questions.:o)) Happy midweek and blessings abundant!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-52767766850756456562017-05-03T10:41:18.455-04:002017-05-03T10:41:18.455-04:00I agree, It's amazing to me that you've co...I agree, It's amazing to me that you've come up with so many questions every week for so many years! Glad you aren't ending WH.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-40372278480947766112017-05-03T09:01:43.030-04:002017-05-03T09:01:43.030-04:00I agree with other comments about your weekly comm...I agree with other comments about your weekly commitment and all the great questions you come up with. Glad you will give yourself a break from the pressure and adjust things to suit your sanity!ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-78583621514542483532017-05-03T08:46:46.465-04:002017-05-03T08:46:46.465-04:00I so enjoy the Hodgepodge and am glad you are not ...I so enjoy the Hodgepodge and am glad you are not ending it. I think your changes sound good and reasonable, and even five questions would be enough if you feel led to cut back the amount to that extent. Thanks so much for all you do.<br /><br />Enjoyed reading your answers too and the theme this week was fun.Mrs.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392321745556290343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-7863847118698246662017-05-03T08:35:02.998-04:002017-05-03T08:35:02.998-04:00Joyce, how you've managed to come up with week...Joyce, how you've managed to come up with weekly questions for us to answer since 2010 is mind-boggling to me. I mean, I do well to remember my own name most days, much less do what you've done. So, a heartfelt thank you for making Hodgepodge so fun for all of us. Chris and I went to Cancun for our honeymoon in '89 and it was after a major hurricane, so much of the beach was washed away. Oh, well...we made the best of it. :)Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13114076859455081016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-23825524736398606802017-05-03T08:30:33.100-04:002017-05-03T08:30:33.100-04:00Great Hodgepodge - totally understand the changes!...Great Hodgepodge - totally understand the changes! Have a wonderful rest of your week.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488927758678871106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-4590931720353958422017-05-03T08:18:38.263-04:002017-05-03T08:18:38.263-04:00Thank you for your diligence over the past few yea...Thank you for your diligence over the past few years with the questions. They are a real help to me and a fun thing for the middle of the week. I visit as many as possible and truly enjoy the visits I receive. I'm not surprised that your blog talks about home. It really is where the heart is. Happy Wednesday. Your pic from Cancun is lovely. I agree with you about Starbucks. I only visit when we are on a road trip and I'm driving. Maybe 3 or 4 times a year. I don't see how anybody can concentrate on their work in there. Nonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020639587130083388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-30686333412147810662017-05-03T08:11:40.996-04:002017-05-03T08:11:40.996-04:00I am so appreciative of the Hodgepodge questions e...I am so appreciative of the Hodgepodge questions each week. I've been in a blogging funk the past few months, so Hodgepodging gives me a good reason to fire up the laptop and write. I respect that you are listening to your inner angst and pulling back a bit. Kudos! Thanks, as always, for what you do to make the blog world a brighter, friendlier place. <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-54303477674035475962017-05-03T07:44:45.063-04:002017-05-03T07:44:45.063-04:00Just a random thought on the Hodgepodge- have you ...Just a random thought on the Hodgepodge- have you thought of getting someone to co-host with you? One week you could ask the questions and the next week the co-host could do it? Good luck though, on finding someone as clever as you on the themes. :) I don't like Starbucks but I have gone in when there are no other quick options. I love this little coffee shop here called Metto. The coffee and goodies are fantastic and I will always wait there over going into Starbucks here. How's your west coast daughter doing? Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-54000871012428479182017-05-03T07:25:15.553-04:002017-05-03T07:25:15.553-04:00I think you deserve lots of credit for being able ...I think you deserve lots of credit for being able to come up with any questions week after week. I do not always participate, just on a rare occasion, but I enjoy reading the posts. You took on quite the endeavor. Thanks for hosting.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-65317102185202393782017-05-03T07:22:41.653-04:002017-05-03T07:22:41.653-04:00I agree with you on rhe Starbucks thing. Of course...I agree with you on rhe Starbucks thing. Of course, I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do like their hot chocolate. But still, not every day. Plus it's just too expensive. <br /><br />Glad that you are still going ti be doing the Hodgepodge and I think the changes sound good. Have a great day!!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662751045378148853noreply@blogger.com