I’ve been a little conflicted, honestly, about whether or not to do this whole Tour of Homes deal. I’ve thought about re-scheduling it, or moving it to another blog, or just cancelling it altogether. It hasn’t exactly been at the forefront of my mind over the last few days.
But I woke up this morning thinking that we should definitely proceed as planned. I think it’ll be fun. And truthfully, I could use a light-hearted diversion right about now.
Since I’ve been a little out of pocket over the last week and a half, I have many, many emails requesting “the code” that I haven’t answered. But here’s the good news: you don’t need “the code” to participate - you only need it if you want to put a button in your sidebar. And it’s real sweet and all if you do, but at this point, you don’t even need to bother. Just stop by tomorrow and jump on board.
So, first thing in the morning, here’s what will happen.
When I post my pictures - which I’ll do sometime after midnight - there will be a Mr. Linky thingy at the bottom of my post. That’s where you’ll enter in your name and the URL of YOUR post (the specific Tour of Homes post - not just your general blog URL). Once you do that, you will be officially “on the tour” - and people can stop by here, click on your link, and go straight to your beeee-yoooo-tee-ful pictures.
And if you don’t get your pictures up tomorrow, no big deal. Just come by Saturday and add your link. I don’t think that ANY of us will get through all of the posts tomorrow unless we have hired babysitters or called in sick to work, so if you add your link a little later, people will still find you.
Remember, this is a GREAT chance for people who might not have read your blog before to get acquainted with you, so try, as much as you can, to leave comments on the sites that you visit. After all the sprucing up that people have been doing :-), I’m sure they’d like to know that someone has actually looked at their pictures. So let’s make de-lurking the order of the bloggy tour day.
Finally, please be patient with me as I make my way around to everyone’s Tour Of Homes posts. I will get there - I promise - but I’m at my parents’ house right now, and, well, dial-up. The Southern girl in me has been SO conflicted about not visiting blogs lately, about reading all of your sweet comments and not having an opportunity to comment in return. So please know that I have read every email and every single comment, and I will be doing the same tomorrow. It just may take me awhile because of my techno-limitations.
I think that covers everything - you can go back and look at my original Tour Of Homes post if you don’t remember what pictures you’re supposed to use.
See y’all tomorrow - bright and early!
chris says:
Thanks for all your work with this Boomama! Can’t wait…
July 27th, 2006 at 10:03 pm
Michelle-This One's for the Gi says:
I posted about being excited about the tour a little while ago and as I was taking a picture of my bedroom, it suddenly occurred to me that you might in no way be up for it. And that certainly would have been understandable.
Thanks for hosting this. I hope it serves as a cheeful diversion from all you’ve been through recently.
Love, Michelle
July 27th, 2006 at 10:12 pm
Jeana says:
Totally understand your not visiting right now BUT…there’s something waiting for you at my blog. Check out today’s post and you’ll see it. Your mama might get a kick out of it too.
July 27th, 2006 at 10:36 pm
Tess says:
my post is ready to “publish!”
July 27th, 2006 at 10:41 pm
Shalee says:
I’m so glad you didn’t cancel. I cleaned up the place and EVERYTHING!
Prepare to be distracted… even if it is by the thoughts “What was she thinking when she said yes to THAT style?”.
July 27th, 2006 at 11:09 pm
chappyswife says:
Thanks for doing this, Boomama. I believe everyone is really excited, & I am definitely excited about people coming to visit me! It will be fun, & I,for one, am hoping to finally get comments in the double digits for the first time- as in 10, or so. Wouldn’t that be nice? God bless you as you are still hurting… Maybe you will have a few moments of relaxtion.
July 27th, 2006 at 11:14 pm
Susan says:
God Bless you for blessing us today.
July 27th, 2006 at 11:27 pm
Jennifer, Snapshot says:
I think it’s going to be great, too. I had been wondering the same thing, but I thought it probably would be a good happy thing. I’ve been working on mine too and am very excited. See you all tomorrow!
July 27th, 2006 at 11:29 pm
Bev says:
You’ve been missed, and prayed for, and did I say missed. Glad to see you decided to go with it - after 9/11 I read that the country was craving sitcoms - I guess He geared us to only have our hearts ache so much before we need a little lighter touch. xoxoxo
July 28th, 2006 at 12:18 am
Autumn says:
I think the home tour will be fun. I am one of those people with the tiny little apartment, but it doesn’t matter it is “home”. I am looking forward to visiting everyond and hopefully making some new blog friends.
July 28th, 2006 at 12:43 am
ashley says:
i’ll be here for the tour!
i have to say also that your last few posts have just broken my heart! my prayers are with them
July 28th, 2006 at 12:47 am
Faith says:
I’ll be here!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:09 am
Sue says:
I’m sure we’re all looking forward to doing this and I certainly appreciate you organizing it. Thanks!
July 28th, 2006 at 1:21 am
Brenda says:
And here I was thinking I was going to have to miss it for going out of town. I can never keep up with dates. I’m going now to see if I can get blogger to upload my photos.
It may take a few days for me to visit everyone, but I’m looking forward to it!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:02 am
Mama Duck says:
LOL I still have to clean and take photos, what does that say about me?? ;) Thanks for doing this tho, I think it’s going to be lots of fun and I look forward to visiting everyone else!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:09 am
Kathleen Marie says:
OK. I am dense. Where do we get the “linky thingy”? Thank you! Great idea!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:34 am
Deana says:
It is really nice of you to go through with this when it turned out to be a WHOLE lotta work. Who would’ve expected so many people to participate.
Thank you for doing this and putting yourself out. Maybe we can all do something special for you one day!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:46 am
Shannon @ Rocks In My Dryer says:
BooMama, thanks for doing this. We’ll all enjoy it!
July 28th, 2006 at 2:55 am
Nikkie says:
I think its great that your hosting this tour, especially with everything thats going on right now! I’m very excited about it!
July 28th, 2006 at 3:23 am
brittany says:
oops, I just left a question on the origional post, but i found this post and you answered my question. Thanks! See your home tomorrow!
July 28th, 2006 at 3:40 am
Kathleen Marie says:
OK- to make my life easy I put a flickr badge with Tour of Homes underneath! See you in the mountains!
July 28th, 2006 at 4:34 am
Lori says:
So, I realized I am a little anxious when I got bummed out because your “midnight” is an hour behind my “midnight.”
I’m writing this at 12:05 am while I am WAITING for you to post pictures of the HOUSE I HAVE ALREADY SEEN!
What does this say about me?
Never mind. I don’t really want to know.
July 28th, 2006 at 5:06 am
Tess says:
are you here yet? huh? huh?
July 28th, 2006 at 5:10 am
grafted branch says:
I’m published and ready for company!
July 28th, 2006 at 6:17 am
Karla says:
I’m so glad you proceeded with the tour as planned. It’s been great fun & I know even more great homes will be added & I’m looking forward to seeing all of them!!
:)
Aren’t you glad Mr. Linky is around?!
July 28th, 2006 at 8:53 pm
Carol says:
Oh, thank you for that day of grace! I’ll get mine up tomorrow. I sort of feel a little responsible for getting you into all this, after all. But hey! It’s possible you now hold the record for the most linkies in a single post. LOL!
July 28th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
Shani says:
Help! I’m so very new to blogging and can’t seem to figure out how to insert pictures into my blog, how to shrink them, etc. Can you possibly help me so I can post my home tour? I know you’re incredibly busy, so if you want to pass me along to someone else, I’m perfectly fine with that, as long as I get this figured out! :)
thanks so much!!!
August 1st, 2006 at 3:19 am