tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post6809212555112968115..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Nice Things People Say About My Writing | IWSGThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-61550703964958642522016-07-09T03:41:35.474-07:002016-07-09T03:41:35.474-07:00I'm sure we would! I love cheese scones too.I'm sure we would! I love cheese scones too.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-90998871239503999602016-07-08T17:48:03.539-07:002016-07-08T17:48:03.539-07:00I do love your sense of humor. Always nice when so...I do love your sense of humor. Always nice when someone compliments you. I smile, too.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-64906853940194342292016-07-08T08:58:45.994-07:002016-07-08T08:58:45.994-07:00Aww...thanks Donna! I love your guys' blog - a...Aww...thanks Donna! I love your guys' blog - a great mix of really useful technical stuff and fun goofy stuff (I love Funday Friday!). The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-24217967401085962952016-07-08T08:57:38.181-07:002016-07-08T08:57:38.181-07:00Caring vs. worrying - that's a great distincti...Caring vs. worrying - that's a great distinction!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-59345476549768576092016-07-08T08:54:11.480-07:002016-07-08T08:54:11.480-07:00Reading our blog and seeing all the yummy snacks a...Reading our blog and seeing all the yummy snacks and treats you guys eat, I have a feeling we would get along really well :-) Now, I have a craving for a cheese scone for some reason.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-70758973957278895052016-07-08T08:53:11.921-07:002016-07-08T08:53:11.921-07:00If I was a better person, I'd pass the chocola...If I was a better person, I'd pass the chocolate chip cookies. But, I'm not. Utterly selfish - they're all mine :-)<br /><br />Thanks for the sweet comments about my blog. Made my day!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-64248185808491074022016-07-08T08:52:10.988-07:002016-07-08T08:52:10.988-07:00Aww...that's sweet! I'm glad I gave you a ...Aww...that's sweet! I'm glad I gave you a chuckle :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-58740809102925355282016-07-08T08:51:04.901-07:002016-07-08T08:51:04.901-07:00It was a lovely thing to say - I really appreciate...It was a lovely thing to say - I really appreciated it :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-43161186835404563862016-07-08T08:50:24.465-07:002016-07-08T08:50:24.465-07:00I've got to meet David one of these days heari...I've got to meet David one of these days hearing you talk about him. He sounds like a character and a clever chappie too. Obviously have to meet you too :-) I do try to say encouraging things to others because I know how much it means to me when I get compliments.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-47579154964084554082016-07-08T08:49:13.554-07:002016-07-08T08:49:13.554-07:00It's a great theme - wonderful opportunity to ...It's a great theme - wonderful opportunity to remember that sometimes we do do things right :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-42722405725724719082016-07-08T08:48:35.836-07:002016-07-08T08:48:35.836-07:00I think it's completely optional. It's jus...I think it's completely optional. It's just a prompt in case you're stuck on what to blog or need some inspiration. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-50964258503843053622016-07-08T08:47:52.391-07:002016-07-08T08:47:52.391-07:00I definitely worry about a lot less now that I'...I definitely worry about a lot less now that I'm older. It's funny to look back and remember what I worried about when I was younger. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-4940886440871827962016-07-08T08:46:27.308-07:002016-07-08T08:46:27.308-07:00It's so much nicer when people are entertained...It's so much nicer when people are entertained. Otherwise, you feel kind of silly being the only one giggling away while you read your blog :-) Yours is very entertaining by the way!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-18376563068223235332016-07-06T12:50:05.661-07:002016-07-06T12:50:05.661-07:00Your sense of humor always has me smiling, or crac...Your sense of humor always has me smiling, or cracking up. I really enjoy your blog, your dedication to posting frequently, and the question at the end. I'm always waiting for some big inspiration, and then it seems like a huge deal, and I don't write anything. I guess I need to get over it. Bill writes up his technical stuff, and my eyes glass over, even though I know I should be paying attention. You know, because things break, and he might not be there to help. We are not at the boat currently, and I think that everyone's eyes would glass over if I described all of the painting, cleaning, refurbishing projects on our house that we are doing in preparation to sell it. Boring! (I'm bored doing it)<br /><br />I do love it when we get comments, and people respond positively to our blog, it did start out as a travelogue for friends and family, and now it is so much more. I know Bill has his practical followers, but I am just goofy. <br /><br />Donna/Denali Rose<br /><br /> Donna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-30840245528149196222016-07-06T12:46:43.024-07:002016-07-06T12:46:43.024-07:00Although I also hate to admit it, I do care about ...Although I also hate to admit it, I do care about what other people think. I (hopefully) don't worry about it, but saying I don't care is a lie. We all need some compliments and positive attention, otherwise Facebook wouldn't be this popular! :-)Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-23894023956979867762016-07-06T12:31:27.165-07:002016-07-06T12:31:27.165-07:00I know nothing about boats but, it's true, you...I know nothing about boats but, it's true, your humorous style draws me in even so. Or it could be your ideas on chocolate chip cookies. Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-75834261536865258212016-07-06T11:32:56.960-07:002016-07-06T11:32:56.960-07:00Alex also gave me an incredible compliment when I ...Alex also gave me an incredible compliment when I joined the IWSG...it was on one of my first posts for the group, and it made my day. He's very good at it.<br /><br />Personally, I love your writing. This post itself is hilarious! I'm glad I found you through the A to Z Challenge.<br /><br />My blog used to be a great source of heartache until I found what I was supposed to write about and rebranded. Like you, I tried not to care about what people thought, but it was impossible. As writers, we wear our hearts on our sleeves.<br /><br />Pass the chocolate chip cookies.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-90561459132877408482016-07-06T10:39:54.962-07:002016-07-06T10:39:54.962-07:00Your opening paragraph made me chuckle!
You DO ha...Your opening paragraph made me chuckle! <br />You DO have a wonderful sense of humor.<br />And writing about everyday things and putting it across to readers in your unique personal style, is a great way in which to develop your writing voice.<br />Happy IWSG Day!<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69070337274284647432016-07-06T09:57:07.648-07:002016-07-06T09:57:07.648-07:00Wow! Well, glad it meant that much to you. You did...Wow! Well, glad it meant that much to you. You did have some great dry humor in that post. That's why I read it.<br />Now you just made my day!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-44637640804992154922016-07-06T09:27:27.407-07:002016-07-06T09:27:27.407-07:00Do I worry about what other people think? Yeah, bu...Do I worry about what other people think? Yeah, but probably not as much as I should (the result of having spent the last 17 years of my life with David). Seriously though, I think most of us enjoy receiving a pat on the back for the things we've done or who we are. It feels good to be recognized, especially by the people we care about. I also think most of us probably don't speak words of praise or encouragement often enough -- kudos are meant to be shared!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Stephanie @ <a href="http://svcambria.com" rel="nofollow">SV CAMBRIA</a> TheCambrianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015446833388176523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-12012832915001870492016-07-06T08:53:03.601-07:002016-07-06T08:53:03.601-07:00Awesome. To be truly funny, now that's a chall...Awesome. To be truly funny, now that's a challenge. I love the theme this month. So much positivity! Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69255513446106591052016-07-06T08:45:10.494-07:002016-07-06T08:45:10.494-07:00I didn't realize we had started doing a monthl...I didn't realize we had started doing a monthly question. Whoops! I'll do it next month.<br /><br />That being said, I can definitely read about things I'm not interested in if the writing is engaging. That's a great compliment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704200145939696188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-69176523701169073162016-07-06T08:41:15.000-07:002016-07-06T08:41:15.000-07:00The older I get the less I care what others think....The older I get the less I care what others think. I am pretty sure this comes with age.<br /><br />I love all things boating and I love your sense of humor. You also write very well. I think I've covered you fairly well.<br /><br />I tell lies all the time. Often to not hurt someones feelings.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-30236615026952122622016-07-06T08:22:16.569-07:002016-07-06T08:22:16.569-07:00I love it when people tell me that my blog is ente...I love it when people tell me that my blog is entertaining for them. Yeah, there's something to that for sure. Otherwise, it just feels like throwing a bunch of word salad out into the void. Sure, I write for myself, but it's dandy when people are entertained. LittleCunningPlan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459050510084587089noreply@blogger.com