Bloviating Zeppelin began on June 19th of 2004.
I never thought it would last more than a few months. I never thought I would be interested in posting more than a few months.
Surprise, surprise.
I was convinced I’d lose interest.
First it went five years.
I wrote only for myself. I had no idea how to embed links, how to post photographs. I could do nothing but write and click the “PUBLISH POST” button.
My continuing thanks to Texas Fred and Robert from American & Proud for bringing my graphics into the 20th Century, and then on my conversion from Blogspot.com to WordPress.
I’ve written for me; I’ve written to document portions of my life so I won’t forget; I’ve written to bloviate, to excoriate, to yell, to educate. I’ve written when stone cold sober and remarkably inebriated. I’ve written with tears running down my cheeks. And I’ve written as the snow fell and stacked up, over six feet, on my deck.
Throughout all this, my greatest thanks go to you, my readers. Thank you for trusting me, for visiting, for taking the time to comment and interact.
With all the hubris, arrogance, violence, hate, discontent, confusion, lack of understanding and, mostly, lack of time, I know that each and every one of you are challenged in your lives.
Yet you still find the time to come by.
I stand amazed. And incredibly thankful.
Thank you again.
BZ
BZ, you have truly become a force to be reckoned with and If I had even a little part in that I am as proud as I can be…
You are a friend, a Patriot and an all around good guy that can always be counted on to tell it like it really is… Kudos Sir! Congratulations on the birthday! May there be many more!
Thank you kindly sir.
BZ
Looking forward to many more years reading BZ.
Congrats!
My comments was too short.
Congrats again!
Congratulations BZ. Enjoy the commentary.
Congrats for staying with it for 10 years. 🙂 Keep it up, your views are appreciated.
Six feet of snow? One winter when I was living in Alaska, we had that much in one week. :p lol
Have a great weekend, Stay Safe.
Well worth it sir. Thanks for the time and effort!
I think I started reading your posts, mostly as a “lurker,” around 2006 or so…I can’t believe it’s been that long. Well done!
Stolat! Its the Polish birthday wish that you live one hundred years in peace, joy and good health. Thanks for the effort and insight! I remember when it began.
DM
Thanks Dave! Don’t be a Stranger!!
BZ
Congratulations!! Job well done. I think I’ve been reading you almost that long too! You’re a better man than I. I did it for about three years and got tired of dealing with the trolls…..
I am continually amazed that you find the time and energy to write ( and very well I may add) virtually every day. The research, the graphics and the full time job. You, sir, are a force of nature! Congratulations on persevering not for just a decade but one tenth of a century!
Live long and prosper!
Wow, I blush, but I love the props. Please come back time and again. Glad you enjoy what you see. Thank you very, very much, Abigail.
BZ
Congrats, BZ!
My 10th blogoversary is next year.
And I say: GREAT for you, madame!!
BZ
I couldn’t possibly be happier or more proud to know you personally and professionally, BZ! Thanks for sticking it out and ALWAYS sayin’ it like it is! I’ve forwarded your commentaries, postings and links to many of my….ahem…less informed family members and friends. Some have been converted, thanks to you…..others may never see the truth due to their blind allegiance to values they THINK will eventually come out of this disastrous presidency.
You are doing God’s work, my friend. Thank you.