Peggy's Bits and Grandad's BobsPeggy's Bits and Grandad's BobsLiving in a different country..........rom my friends and my family, especially my kids, has often been nearly too much for me to bear but I often found that writing a letter to people, even if I didn't send it, made it easier for me to cope with the Articles
Nearly a year on.
2008-04-05 03:42:00 It has been a whole year since I first began the Totally Shameless Self Indulgent Forum. I had no idea whether it would succeed or fail but I had an open mind and wanted to see if I could fill a gap. There didn't seem that was many forums out there that were designed to help small business owners wanting to create their own independent web sites.Today we have over 200 members, over 10000 posts and many great members willing to help other store owners realise their dream of owning their own store. I could not be more proud of the the Tssif members for their help and commitment to the Tssif forum and I look forward to another great year of growth, help and success. More About: Year
Happy New Year
2008-01-24 00:34:00 Gosh, what a crazy year 2007 was!!! 2008 is slightly better so far but not by much...lol.I did manage to relocate back to the UK, I did manage to find somewhere to live despite the flooding leaving the rental market choked with more tenants than houses. I did manage to find part time employment and I am finally finding the time to finish off the 3 stores I started to build before I left the USA. Things didn't turn out exactly as I expected them to but they rarely do anyway. (I should know this at my age :))but it hasn't deflated my enthusiasm or swerved me away from my goals..I just need to work that little bit harder.One thing that has been a positive for me is the online selling forum I created last April. It now has 154 members and continues to grow, despite my sporadic appearances. It is true that we need more active posters but the most encouraging thing is that we are getting new members weekly from somewhere. There is no doubt in my mind we are getting exposure (the stats c... More About: New Year , Happy , Happy New Year , Year
Even more members
2007-11-28 01:16:00 The forum is really starting to take off. I wrote that we had 119 members just two weeks ago and now we have 131 members. The word is getting out! We have a friendly forum where any member is willing to help out any other member with questions about "selling online" and if we don't know the answer, we will certainly try and find it!A couple of months ago I joined our local "small business advice center" and I am pleased to say they have lots of valuable information and resources that can help any person wanting to sell online. In the area that I live there is also an opportunity to apply for a grant from the local council to help with 50% of the cost of start up business equipment. Make sure you check in your area for what might be available!That's all for today but don't forget to check out the stores on the forum for Christmas bargains exclusive to the tssif members! More About: Members
70 Members & Counting
2007-06-23 02:03:00 Here I was, only a few days earlier, getting excited about the fact that we had 50 members already..Today we have 70. We must be doing something right :). I do know I have some really knowledgeable and committed moderators and I think that is a big part of our success. It is only just over two months old. So far we have a blend that seems to be working. Come on over and see what YOU think of us. http://tssif.com.It was created for online store holders to network and share resources and tips but EVERY like-minded soul is welcome!!!! More About: Counting , Members
Totally Shameless & Self Indulgent
2007-06-13 00:44:00 I had a bit of an identity crisis with my new forum. I called it Totally Sham eless Self Indulgent Forum, which I loved but the domain it resided at was peggybob.com.....So there began the crisis. I knew it didn't flow :( it was case of either associating the forum name with a new forum domain, or going full pelt with "peggybob"!!I have a personal affection for peggybob, which may be uncovered in my ramblings at a later date :) but I already had a blog "hinged" to it so I think I knew that wouldn't fly!I put the question to the members "shall we stick with "peggybob" or would something like "tssif" be more appropriate?"We were divided!!!Some liked peggybob because it was easy to remember and now familiar!and some preferred tssif, as it "connected" with the forum more and was better from a marketing standpoint!It took a couple of days to ponder but commonsense prevailed and I logical chose tssif rather than peggybob ahhhhSo behold...my new..."well adjusted" forum at http://tssif... More About: Ally , Shame , Gent , Mele
My Allotment Journey Begins
2007-04-19 18:25:00 I have just required an allotment plot in Yorkshire UK. It was a surprise for Christmas from my daughter,(you can read about that here www.tssif.com/forumbut i wont be able to do much as I am only here for two weeks. I shall return before the end of the year and throw myself into it. It is full of weeds and the old greenhouse needs attention but I cannot wait to get started. I went today and mapped out the boundry with some string and wood posts and I took some pictures. Unfortunately I had my camera on the wrong setting so shall remedy that tomorrow when I return. I would dearly love to go fully organic but I don't think I know enough about it yet. I am hoping I get some really great advice from some seasoned organic gardeners!!I am going to create a web site solely for the purpose of my allotment journey so look out for that. If anyone knows of any good resources for what I am about to embark on then please let me have them!!!! More About: Journey , Allo
My new Forum
2007-04-15 19:17:00 So far so good for Godaddy, they seem to have really good customer support and there is nothing that I am unhappy with up to now.I have been working on my new website for my new store and alongside that I have created a new forum for networking and my general interests.It is in it's infancy but take a look and if you like the "flavour" then please join us and offer your advice and suggestions.Apart from boards about online selling, we have other topics which include, history, crafts, seo and RSS feeds, picture framing, photography, gardening & allotments to name a few.We are looking for moderators for the various boards so if something peaks your interest then let me know and we shall see what we can do!!!This linkwill take you straight to the forum, and this link will take you to the enter page More About: Forum , New Forum
Finally moved over to Godaddy
2007-03-30 22:15:00 After feeling a little frustrated with my old hosting company. I decided to take a leap and move to Godaddy.com! I had heard good and bads reports about them but mostly good.So far I am completely content.What I do like is the fact that I am able to have some of my domains added to my main domain that appear as independent websites and show all the page urls. I know the disadvantage of that can be that I could run out of space. If that happens, then I must be doing well and should be able to afford to buy hosting for my other domains :).I have been able to get through to godaddy's support on the phone every time I have called and everything they have done, or told me to do, has turned out to be the correct thing to do.I love the fact that I have been able to install wordpress blog, zencart open source e-commerce solutions and simple machine forums, effortlessly and seamlessly through godaddy.I have already been working on my forum so if you want to stop by and join then here is the... More About: Finally , Fina , Ally
How I spend my day!
2007-03-19 04:11:00 It is a good job that I don't have a 9 to 5 job with my health yoyoing as it is at the moment!I actually work more than 8 hours each day but do it when my health allows me to, rather than within a certain time frame!I am not going to bore people with my health issues at this time but would like to focus this post on my daily existance.I run two businesses at the moment. We have a property rental business and a 'young' online store. I have sold some things since I began and I am getting better at marketing my online store every day. My knowledge base is growing in leaps and bounds and I see online selling as the key to my future. I am already making plans for a new store called Store Revolution to operate out of the UK, whereas LJ Stores is currently operating out of the US.I am the process of changing over my hosting company and transferring some of my domains to another registrar that I hope will better serve my needs.Another thing which has been uppermost in my mind just latel...
Frustrations and the web!
2007-03-15 05:48:00 I have spent the last 4 days trying to get my Blog situated in it's own little corner of the world.I feel very let down by my web host and registrar. I have advocated the services of webmasters.com for almost 2 years and given them repeated business but I feel utterly let down by them.I have been their advocate almost from the moment I joined, telling people they were the ultimate in customer service! I realise after all this time I have just been lucky.I am not technically minded and I have loved the fact that any issues I have had in the past, have been sympathetically and comprehensively attended to.Not so just recently.I have found out that it is more about these folks wanting to "strut their stuff" rather than actually reading your emails and answering your specific questions directly.I am fatally disillusioned and have moved on!I really hate to criticise people/things but feel I no longer have a choice!Lets look upon this as a review (I can handle that)If you do decide on web... More About: Stration
Web Design & Imaging
2007-03-11 22:34:00 Web Design & Imaging I absolutely love building web sites for myself and my family.I am on to my 8th web site which I hand coded but unfortunately I am not that good at it.I am acutely aware of my limitations and know that this is something I am desperate to rectify as soon as I can get myself in one place to start a course. Here is my Totally Shameless Self Indulgent Blog post for my ramblings on web design & imaging and useful related resources. More About: Web Design
Crafts
2007-03-11 22:30:00 CraftsI love crafts, just like a lot of people but yet again, I have not had the time to hardly do anything 'crafty'. I have lots of crafting materials and I collect interesting objects and textures all the time, just waiting for the day I get settled. I love polymer clay and would love to make my own paper, candlemaking, pottery, crochet and knitting are all things I would love to have a go at amongst others. Here is my Totally Shameless Self Indulgent Blog post for my ramblings on crafts and useful related resources More About: Crafts
Photography & Picture Framing
2007-03-11 22:25:00 Photography & Picture FramingI am a rotten photographer but it doesn't stop me from appreciating the work of others. I am very envious of people who can churn out one decent picture after another. It is my desire to learn the fundamentals of photography in the very near future.When I first left school I got a a job in an art and picture framing shop and I always loved it. I used to help out in the picture framing dept and I have always wanted to do it again. Last year I returned to the UK in the hope of starting my own picture framing bus' but because of circumstances beyond my control, I had to return to the USA before I could get set up. Here is my Totally Shameless Self Indulgent Blog post for my ramblings on photography & picture framing and useful related resources. More About: Photography , Ming , Graph
Gardening & Allotments
2007-03-11 22:18:00 I have always loved gardening but haven't been able to do it for the last 4 years because of various reason to do with the climate here in America, in the South. Mosquitoes love me, I don't like snakes and when you can't breath because of the heat, you tend lose your enthusiasm for gardening! Here is my Totally Shameless Self Indulgent Blog page for my ramblings on gardening & allotments and useful related resources. More About: Gardening , Arden , Garde , Allo |
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