Someone in the blogosphere asked recently why people don’t say thank you any more. Has the practice really declined? I guess I can see how people are becoming gruffer — especially in the bigger centres. Perhaps as a part of this, the simple act of saying “thank you” is being replaced by “flying under the radar”.
Well, I have a few thank yous here. First, I want to thank all the people who sent words of support during my self-imposed sabbatical. I don’t want to go into details here, but suffice to say that it was a difficult time. All of your kind words were much appreciated.
On a less-sombre note, I would also like to say thanks to Danny at Outlaw Design Blog. He had a writing contest a couple of months ago on the future of social networking. As one of the winners, I received 2,500 business cards from U Printing (that’s a copy of my card there, top left). This was actually perfect timing — I haven’t had cards for a while so it really gave me the impetus to get off my butt and finish the design. Fits in nicely with my new website design I think — it’s that consistency thing again.
Lastly, I’m hoping I’ll be saying thank you to Brian at Copyblogger. I entered his Haiku contest to win a MacBook Air. There were hundreds of entries (at last count) so I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Mine was:
Today Pope would find / to forgive Vista human / but to Air, divine
Not exactly Shakespeare (or even Alexander Pope, for that matter) but I like it nonetheless…
Who do you have to thank? Let it all out here in the comments below, or put together a few notes of your own. It feels good, it is good, and it helps keep the world a little happier.
~Graham
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Casey Hibbard (5 comments.) says:
Hi Graham,
I like the new look! Very clean and fresh. Or shall I say, clear, concise and creative?
All the best,
Casey
Casey Hibbard’s last blog post..Giving Away 10 Advance Copies of Stories That Sell
Graham says:
Hey Casey,
Well here’s another opportunity for a thanks!
My main site is just about ready — really, working on my own site is so much more difficult that doing sites for clients. But I’m verging, and will be launching soon.
Glad you like it so far!
And thanks again…
~Graham
Cath Lawson (19 comments.) says:
Hi Graham - I love your business cards. What an awesome prize. And they’re a really eyecatching design.
Damn - I forgot to enter Brian’s comp. Wouldn’t it be fab it you won a Macbook Air. If I hit my targets over the next year, I’m going to get myself a Macbook.
Cath Lawson’s last blog post..How I Lost 60% Of My Blog Traffic
Graham says:
Hey Cath,
Thanks for the compliment on the cards!
Yeah, I would love to win the Air though I would likely give it to my wife. I just bought a new computer — was heavily considering Mac but the thought of changing all my programs, learning a new “language” and possibly having compatibility problems with my clients was too much…
On the other hand, my wife has tons of problems working with PCs — it’s like her laptop is haunted! Every couple of days she asks “Why is it doing this” and I just don’t know… I think she would love the whole MacLife. ‘Course then I’d also get her laptop!
Here’s hoping.
~Graham
Kelly (31 comments.) says:
Graham,
LOL at your haiku. It’s great. I hope you win!
Your card is so easy on the eyes and straightforward. Some cards these days, you need a microscope because of all that’s stuffed onto them. I’d love to see you submit the card to Brian Yerkes’ Business Cards of Bloggers:
http://www.brianyerkes.com/business-cards-of-bloggers/
(Not that I’ve seen any ROI, but how much “I” was there, he he.) It’s becoming a nice little compendium.
I’d say, stay Strong, but you know, that’s too easy. 
So, be well.
Regards,
Kelly
Kelly’s last blog post..Inspiration Points: The Scrappy Kid Who Became a Billionaire
Graham says:
Thanks Kelly,
I’m liking it myself! I love contests like this — it really helps the ideas flow. Usually whatever I’m working on at the time gets a bit of backsplash from the energy I put into them. (Or maybe that’s just my way of justifying having a bit of fun in the middle of the day…)
Thanks for the link — I’ll check it out!
~Graham
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