So I don't want to start this all off with "Some parting words..." or "Some final thoughts..." as I'm not planning for any of those. I want you all to remember this, I am just taking a break from making posts with music and covers. That's it.
Most of the posts on this blog are new for me. I had made about 150 or so of my own, and thought it would be good to post them when I was done with them. So far, I have posted well on 430 albums/collections, some of them with 2-3 discs and a few with more than that. It was easier when I started, as I had about a 150 cover buffer to work with. That buffer is long gone. Right now, I could only post about 10 more days before I'd be out of covers. And, it's not just the covers. In a bunch of cases, the collections are new even to me. I have to spend hours hunting down tracks that I don't have, ripping them from Youtube if I have to, whatever. On average, any given post takes about 2-3 hours to collect and make a cover. Sometimes longer than that. And when you're doing one a day, and have a full time job, and a wife and two kids, well.... you get the point.
As I said, when I come back in June, it will be at a more reasonable pace. Probably 2-3 posts a week (third time I typed 2-3 in this post. Hmmmm)
But, as I said, I'm not going anywhere. I will still monitor the blog every day, twice a day, or more. I may make a post of my thoughts if I have any I want to share. I will comment or reply to your comments. All of that.
PLEASE help me keep track of the albums that need to be re-upped. I don't want any of them to die, if I can. I'll need you all to continue to tell me when something goes down.
My big fear by taking this break is that I'll lose my audience. I hope that doesn't happen. I get upwards of 3500 hits a day, and I don't want to lose that. It keeps me feeling good to know that I have people from the US, Australia, Germany, England, Ireland, Japan, Spain, New Zealand, France and even an individual from Israel and one person from Tasmania (wow). It would break my heart if you all stopped visiting.
SO PROMISE ME. YOU'LL COME BACK. I'm not going to be gone that long, I still have plenty more to share.
Thanks, and drop me a line if it fancies you....
JME
Manchester UK will be right here waiting, my friend - enjoy your break! :-)
ReplyDeleteCanada will be right here waiting, my friend!! Take care!
ReplyDeleteI knew I'd forget one country or two. Add Canada and China to the list. Thanks!
DeleteYou deserve the break. We'll be back for sure.
ReplyDeleteindividual from Israel will be right here. Take care man!
ReplyDeleteThanks for mentioning Tasmania! Rest assured I will be checking in to see what gems you have. Thanks from Tas!
ReplyDeleteA brazilian fan will be right here waiting. Thank you for all!!
ReplyDeleteMiss u already mate ! Thanks for all the amazing posts, best wishes from Greece !
ReplyDeleteBrisbane`s here for the long haul mate.
ReplyDeleteHawaii... yep, I'll be right here. Have a good break, and take care of yourself and family.
ReplyDeleteLondon calling...and waiting.
ReplyDeleteSure do appreciate the hard work you've put into this site, even if this is my first post.
Go be a family man, brother!
Z.
And living in China
ReplyDeleteFrance will also wait 4 u. We'll keep the faith ! see ya soon and thanx for your great blog ! xxx
ReplyDeleteYANN
Shame really as I only found this blog last week, but I admire your dedication. I shall await your return with baited breath :)
ReplyDeleteYou've got well on 400 albums to download before my return, Dokka. Get snappin' as there will be a quiz ;)
DeleteSee, guys? All over the globe! We are all drawn together by one common obsession! I find it humbling and awesome, really. You are all a part of that, too! So cool.
ReplyDeleteI'll be back for sure! Take your time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the selfmade "deluxe" editions that are containing rare stuff. But why post standard album editions like the last few entries? Seems to me rather pointless as those are freely available in stores or online.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to post these albums because I realized that this blog was more about albums that I truly liked rather than just Deluxe Editions. Plus, it just so happened that these were on the schedule when I made my mind up to take a break.
DeleteGo! Rest! Enjoy your time off! You do a lot of work and put a lot of energy into this blog, just because you love music. And the passive moochers like me and the others who enjoy the fruits of your labors should count our lucky stars that you came along at all.
ReplyDeleteSee you in June!
Don
Yes KC2, it's always good to be a familiy man sometimes. I'm telling myself that, too. Be happy.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Argentina
Your loyal supporters aren't going anywhere! We'll miss you, but we'll be here! There's still a lot of stuff on the blog that I haven't checked out yet, so there's plenty of reasons for me to stay put! You deserve a break after all the time and energy that you've put into this blog, enjoy your time off and recharge those batteries!
ReplyDeleteNever commented here, but now is the time I must thank you for so much great music. Thought I'd never hear The Hooters or The Power Station again in my life, but you seem to work miracles. Hope you come back soon with more great albums - with or without those delicious extra tracks. Greetings from Salvador - Bahia, Brazil.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a pleasure finding something new for my daily drive to work. Do what you need to do. See you on the other side
ReplyDeleteNorfolk UK
you have the same mind I do, get those b sides and remixes to make a full cd, God bless, relax, take care of the family, see you in June when you return
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break, greetings from Thailand/Netherlands!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the break. Well deserved. Cheers
ReplyDeleteOh, I'll keep visiting.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy a well deserved break!
ReplyDeleteYou have followers in Italy, too. Come back soon!
ReplyDeleteRoberto
all the best for your rest back, from germany!
ReplyDeleteandreas
How does one email you for links n stuff?
ReplyDeleteJust type "link dead" on the post you want, and watch for it. It usually takes a day or three to get it reupped.
DeleteTi seguiamo anche dall'Italia ( almeno io sì ) tranquillo che ti aspetto e quando posterai qualcos'altro saranno salti di gioia.
ReplyDeleteMille Grazie! Ho studiato un sacco di gruppi dall'Italia che essenzialmente vanno da scoprire qui negli Stati Uniti. È una grande cosa per sentire la musica che suoni meraviglioso da terre lontano da me. È anche bello sentire da persone provenienti da tutto il mondo e tutti i ceti sociali, come te. E se non hai capito cosa sto dicendo in questo momento, dare la colpa a Google Translate.
DeleteAnother guy from Brazil waiting. Thank you !
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