Some of you will have
noticed that I volunteered to support the A to Z again in April, that rather
interesting event that many many bloggers undertake which scrambles the minds
of huge numbers of people. This means at some point I will be adding myself to
the A to Z list, something I have not done yet because, I like to be well down
the list among new faces. This allows me to visit those blogs around me on the
list and shrug my shoulders and write stuff like . . . . . WHAT. . WHO . . . I
am well confused what’s going on . . . and what letter comes after P. Folk will
then respond with helpful tips and say things like. . .No NO you are doing it
like you have done it many times before I’m well impressed even if your
spelling is rubbish. Then when they discover I have done it loads of times
before they get in a strop and refuse to talk to me.
Now this year is a bit of
a worry because I am doing stuff in the house like painting, bashing walls
down, more painting, moving furniture, even more painting and wondering what to
do with all my stuff. . . . . . I have a lot of stuff, a man needs stuff its
genetic and I have loads of it. So doing the A to Z on top is probably very
fool hardy even for an old hand like myself, but I have a plan and if it comes
off I will be OK you see I have chosen a fairly easy subject this year and that
is. . . .
The A to Z of Completely
Fictitious Unknown Victorian Failed Inventors and Explorers
I will say that I don’t
think this is a subject I have done before, but I am now at the point I can’t
remember exactly what I have done previously and it did cross my mind to do. .
. . . The A to Z of the Best Bits from the A to Z of Rob Z Tobor which would
allow me to just repost a mix of stuff I have done before. However I might save
that for next year and the year after.
Now if you are thinking
Ooooooooo I am going to do the A to Z as well just remember it is harder than
it looks if you don’t blog every day. And it does not mean you will suddenly
have hundreds of new followers who will lavish praise on you as the new wonder
blogger. Blogging is not an easy route
to fame and fortune, I have been stalking that very nice Steven Spielberg for
what seems like years now and has he ever said
. . . . Hey rob that is the best
film idea I have ever read. . . . No.
Although he has said AAAaaaaauuuuGgggHHH
god its you again, set the dogs on him and call the police. . . .Again. I like to think we are at least talking and I
have my foot in the door, although he has sent me the repair bill for the door
and it seems a lot. . . . PHEW.
Anyway if you wish to do
the A to Z . . here is the link to the sign up list. But give it serious thought first.
If you are wondering what
sort of thing to write about in the A to Z here is a little example from one I
have done before . . . . An Old Favourite and better still short
V The
Vole and the Vampire
“VHAT
do you VANT” said the VAMPIRE to the VOLE.
“What”?
Said VICTOR the VOLE.
“For
a start off those are not V words” said VICTOR.
Victor
the VOLE was very good at words and knew all his VERBS and VOWELS.
The
VAMPIRE was very displeased because he was being criticized by a little VOLE
and he shouted “I VILL bite VOU and VURN VOU into a VOMBIE, VES a VILE VITTLE
VOMBIE”.
“A
VOMBIE “ said the VOLE “surely you mean a Zombie”.
“VOMBIE
VOMBIE VATS VHOT I VED” said the VAMPIRE, who was VERY angry; so angry he bit
VICTOR the VOLE on the neck.
“I
VARNED VOO” said the VAMPIRE.
And
VICTOR the VOLE said “I suppose you VINK that’s VUNNY”.
And
they both laughed hysterically as a cow jumped over the VOON.
The VEND
So exactly Why an I doing the A to Z in April. . . . . (The Big Question)
Well because I am MAD. . . . HAH AH HA Hah ah ah ahah ha ha ha ha ha hah ahah ha hah ahh ah ah ah ha ha ha hah ah a ha haha hahahha ha ha ha
Madness seems to have swept the nation, because I am thinking of giving it some serious thought. I knew I should never have stopped taking my medication...
ReplyDeleteMiss Lily remember most of the A to Z lot are from Middle America and well sort of dont understand some of our British blogs. Particularly those grab them by the throat and shake them up blogs that tell it like it is and use some interestingly explicit descriptions to describe stuff. I would not want to see a huge mob of New York suburban Housewife's bearing down on you with pitch folks and flaming torches shouting Burn the Witch again. . . I guess as long as you remember to use that AC tab attached to your blog name then they might not shout too much.
DeleteI will be looking forward to the A to Z but don't if I be active. (writing two blogs on the go is hard work!!)
ReplyDeleteI may try and write some stuff in preparation and see how it goes.
Looking forward to your stuff though Rob! BRING IT ON! hahaha
Now Look here Mr H I dont want you and Miss Lily following me into a mad alphabetical battle in cyberspace where we are outnumbered by the massed armies of the rational. Who will look at us and say . . . . . Here they are right nutters set the goats on them. . . . . . .
DeleteYour alpha-omega series last year was great so I am looking forward to this year's edition. Sometime I should do one of Russian characters, A to Я
ReplyDeleteOooooooo that would be very interesting, but you are a busy chap Mr ESB and these blogs have a habit of pinching time.
DeleteO Yes I have just finished writing the letter A. .
ReplyDeleteThe story of The Right Honourable Arnold Alexander Axle Armstrong-Atlas and his invention the now famous Armstrong-Atlas Amplifying Alignment Armature.
One down 27 to go
Came over from Arlee's blog; I stand in awe of you that you visited every blog in the A/Z challenge last year! That was quite a feat! Does seem like you have a lot on your plate with what is going on in your life in addition to participating in A/Z. This will be my third A/Z come April. I already told hubby last night that April will be a whirlwind month of a lot of time spent on the computer, but its a fun time :)
ReplyDeletebetty
I have a love/hate thing going on with the A to Z its like climbing a huge mountain a challenge but one I just cant resist. I do tend to go slightly over the top with themes which just makes it all the harder for me. But its in my DNA and I cant resist doing it. I will not be visiting all the participants this year. I may be mad but I'm not that mad.
DeleteI had considered doing an A to Z of home improvements but then I realized how worthless that would be since I don't know anything about the topic. I mean, yeah, I probably could bash my walls down well enough, but then I'd be in trouble after that. And I'm still trying to figure out what to do with everything in this house.
ReplyDeleteI can't understand why you aren't world famous and everyone isn't beating a path to your door. If they did make it that far maybe they could bash in your walls and give you a hand with remodeling and all that stuff.
Thanks for giving me a hand with the A to Z. If I lived closer to you I'd come and help you paint and move furniture--and drink a few beers. Or maybe just skip the work and drink the beer.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
That is very kind of you to say Mr B. I dont think fame is going to happen for me but I can dream that one day it might although I have a good and rather chilled life at present so fame would probably mess that up big style.
DeleteAs for those beers I no longer drink alcohol I found I was just not enjoying it anymore and prefer a hot chocolate and some toast by the wood burner telling the cat off and thinking of ideas for the blog. When I am not painting or working as a rather grumpy part time IT man.
Well, I haven't stopped drinking alcohol, but I don't drink it very often. Hot chocolate works for me. Lots of marshmallows in it please.
DeleteYou sound like you lead an idyllic life. Not idle, but grumpily idyllic.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
It still has its moments when things go wrong. . . .
DeleteLast year, I hardly read your posts for the A-Z challenge but this year I am excited about the theme that you have chosen. Looking forward to the posts.
ReplyDeleteSo far I have written one post . . .The Letter A so I hope it all goes according to plan and you enjoy them. . . I will do my best to keep you amused.
DeleteI hope you are well and things are good.
Heheheheheheh...can't wait!
ReplyDeleteO yes I feel this year will be a good A to Z . . . . .
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