Pageviews since May, 2009.
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I didn't actually see it happened, because I was in bed, warmly tucked in, listening to the rain that was hitting the window with gale force. Don't worry, it wasn't as bad as Joachim, that struck France a couple of weeks ago. It was pretty rough though. On the morning news I heard that the busy road on which I live had been cut off for several hours during the night some 5-6 kilometres east from my home, while firemen were cutting up and removing a big tree that had fallen across it.
But back to the 80,000th hit. I remember being in awe when I saw that same number appear on Ken's blog in 2008 (today almost 400,000 pageviews !!!) . I even suspected/hoped that I was the 80,000th visitor and I posted a comment asking whether there was a prize attached to it. Silly me!
At the time I wasn't even thinking about writing a blog myself. Today, I'm glad I did, because through it I have met so many lovely people. Thank you all for being such loyal readers and commenters!
The next target? 100,000 I guess ... I'm looking forward to celebrating it with you!
10 comments:
Congrats - and you've been having good steady growth over the past six months, which is rewarding.
Congratulations! :-) En bedankt voor de mooie kerstkaart die vandag met de post kwam.
Congrats, Martine, for the 80,000 pageviews! Keep up the good work.
WV is senior. That's me!
Congratulations!!!
I think I'm around there too. My little counter isn't showing today for some reason but I think I'm around there too.
Nowhere near 400,000 hits though. What's Ken doing anyway?
Your Friend, m.
Happy New Year!
m.
Congratulations Martine!
I've been busy lately and away for the last 10 days without internet (other than a dip into McDonalds free WIFi) but will try to fit in a marathon reading session this weekend to catch up with my favourite blogs.
Martine - nice to know that people enjoy your posts isn't it. Our blog started in November 2009. Can't remember when we started following yours but we still look everyday as we do Ken, Walt - Simon and Susan, Jean, Dianne from South Oz and Diane.
You are well on your way to 100,000 - sue and I will race you to it and the prize should be a bottle of wine. What say you??
Congratulations Martine! I enjoy your blog almost every day...it is highlighted on my iGoogle homepage...please don't stop writing and enjoying sharing with us all.
Hi Martine and congratulations on your blog milestone. Thanks for writing such interesting posts. One of the wonderful things about your blog and others, is how much we all learn about our different cultures. I find this fascinating and thanks for for teaching us so much.
Veronica
Glad to be part of this successful and interesting blog. I found you when I googled "Phalsbourg," but it was a pleasure to have met you.
Susan, I feel very humble when I read that your blog had over 100,000 page views in ONE year. I still have a long way to go ... Have a Grand New Year's Eve!
N&A, Oef, gelukkig is het kaartje nog voor nieuwjaar toegekomen. Was bang dat het niet zou lukken, met de recente staking, enz. Ook van harte dank voor jouw kaartje. Prettig Eindejaar en een goede start van 2012!
Chm, WV should have read 'AVDAKG', meaning 'A Very Distinguished And Kind Gentleman'. Enjoy New Year's Eve!
Mark, Congratulations to you too! Why is Ken such a successfull blogger? Well, he lives in France, near a vineyard of all places! :)) He loves cooking, has a cute dog and a kinky cat. And he's an excellent writer. All the ingredients to be a success. Tell me, should I get a cat?! Have a excellent New Year's Eve with Fred and the kids!
Gaynor, Thank you. I bet you have better things to do tonight than to read blogs. Hope you had a nice skying holiday. Have a fun New Year's Eve!
L&S, I remember you being one of my first readers and followers. Thank you! I say YES to that bottle of wine ... on one condition, that we can share it when you're in Europe in 2012. Not so long to go now! Happy New Year!
Louise, I feel flattered :) Rendez-vous on the internet in 2012. Oh, but you are already there, aren't you! Happy New Year!
Veronica, Blogging has broadened my horizon. It has been fun and I really hope that I can keep it up ... Thank you for 'for coming out of the bushes' and posting your very first comment last spring ... or we wouldn't have met! Have a lovely time tonight!
Bob, From now on, 'Phalsbourg' is my middle name! I knew that something good had to come out of writing about this modest town in the French Lorraine! Enjoy New Year's Eve!
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