Well hey there Peeps!!!
I hope you are all fine and dandy on this wonderful Saturday!
And today, I also celebrate my third Blogiversary!
And what a crazy ride these last three years have been!
Starting as a total novice, not even knowing what blogging was, to learning technicalities, such as what HTML was (still a little clueless!), then slowly teaching myself (and being helped by others) the ins and outs of blogging, and introducing Social Media.
Initally, a lone Blog Rider, with no clue as to what to write about, to making connections, creating a Blogily, developing friendships that are truly precious.
At first, rambling on about nothing (okay, so I still do that!) to finding some sort of pattern, (Jill of all trades, master of none!) where my madcap thoughts, and creativity found a home!
And from zero to nearly 5000 WordPress followers, and a whole extra heap who chose to follow me on various Social Media!
From dreams of writing a book, to being a published poet, with a WIP that was stagnant for over 16 years, to something that is finally nearing completion!
A newbie who, in three years has accomplished so much, including the Best Blogger Award, in 2017 at the Annual Bloggers Bash.
And it’s all down to you, Peeps.
Seriously, I wouldn’t still be here, beavering away, with belief in myself, if it wasn’t for the support of everyone who reads, likes, comments on and shares the posts I write.
I wanted to express my gratitude in the form of a Blog Party where I invite you to bring your favourite drink, and party nibbles, suggest a song, and the link to a post you’d love to share!
So, please, come along and enjoy!
Remember to tell us/bring along all:
- your favourite drink
- your party nibble of choice
- a song suggestion
- a link to a post that you would love to share
Then, mingle with the other guests! Visit their posts, meet some new folk and generally enjoy!
And if you are able, please share the love, share the post, let’s get this party started!!!!!
So here’s my starting contribution!
1} I’ll have a Barnamint Baileys!
2} We need pretzels!
3} My song for today is Lionel Ritchie’s All Night Long!
4} I invite you to have a browse, since you’re here anyway!!!
PARTY ON PEEPS!
Love Y’All!!!!
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applebitsblog
Jan 21, 2018 @ 07:42:57
Congratulations! 🙂
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Ritu
Jan 21, 2018 @ 08:11:05
Thanks!
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stevetanham
Dec 09, 2017 @ 10:09:19
Congratulations, Ritu!
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Ritu
Dec 09, 2017 @ 10:10:12
Thank you Steve! Hope you’re well 😊
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stevetanham
Dec 09, 2017 @ 10:11:11
I’m fine, Ritu, thanks. Trying to get ready for Christmas – we have the whole family coming!
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Ritu
Dec 09, 2017 @ 10:14:23
That will be manic… But fun!!!! I need to get organised!!!
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Hugh's Views and News
Dec 02, 2017 @ 15:26:12
Sorry I missed the party. Ritu. I’m so far behind on reading blog posts, that I only just got to this one. Many congratulations on the blog anniversary. Here’s to the next 12 months of blogging. I’ll try and come early to the party next year. 😂
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Ritu
Dec 02, 2017 @ 16:44:48
Thanks Hugh!!! No worries! I know what life can get like!!!
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Imrozkatamasha
Nov 30, 2017 @ 17:28:41
First of all congratulations Ritu and thanks for organizing the party :).
1. Lemon ginger tea
2. Nachos
3. Lord Huron – The Night We Met
4. And here is link to my favourite blog: https://imroz284.wordpress.com/2017/11/30/an-ode-to-bombay/
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Ritu
Nov 30, 2017 @ 18:52:10
Lemon Ginger tea sounds lovely!!! Thank you so much!
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mazmisc
Nov 28, 2017 @ 02:52:10
We are glad that you are here. And I, too, love pretzels!
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Ritu
Nov 28, 2017 @ 06:56:13
They are one of my less eaten, but favourite snacks!
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Masha
Nov 26, 2017 @ 19:58:09
wow! Congratulations Ritu, very impressive to achieve such a great following you must be doing something right, I’m learning from you. 🙂
Drinking a delicious hot coffee. (sorry I don’t drink alcohol)
Favorite song mmmmm, there’s so many but I will say Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk.
Party nibble, chocolate covered pretzels. 🙂
And since I can’t choose a favorite I’ll just leave a link to my blog post of today
yummmmmyyyyyy Congrats!!!
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 20:30:25
Aw thank you for coming by Masha!!!!
I can do coffee and I love Uptown Funk!!! ☕
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Masha
Nov 26, 2017 @ 21:16:55
LOL you’re my kind of gal. 🙂
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 21:17:46
😍😍😍
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Miriam Hurdle
Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:58:46
Congratulations, Ritu!
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 10:07:52
Thank you Miriam xx
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Miriam Hurdle
Nov 27, 2017 @ 04:04:24
You’re welcome, Ritu!
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:02:33
😁
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mihrank
Nov 26, 2017 @ 07:12:20
Ritu – well done and congrats on your anniversary…one of the most impressive blog and post!!
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:03:17
Thank you so much Mihran!
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anhistorianabouttown
Nov 26, 2017 @ 02:58:06
Hmmmm, excellent questions- I’m going to go with:
1)peppermint hot chocolate,
2) shortbread
3) Step By Step, New Kids on the Block,
4) my new ornament of the day series!! https://anhistorianabouttown.com/2017/11/25/plaid-squirrel-ornament/
Congratulations, Ritu!!!!! Happy three years!!!
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 09:00:26
Thank you so much!! Aah! Hot chocolate! Perfect! And I love shortbread! Oh and NKOTB!!!
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Lisa A.
Nov 26, 2017 @ 02:32:05
Sorry I’m late, Ritu! Congrats on three years of blogging! I brought some tequila to make margaritas!
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 08:59:30
Thank you lovely. Hope you’re feeling better xxx
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Jim
Nov 26, 2017 @ 01:44:14
congratulations to one of my most favorite UK ladies. 🙂
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 08:57:36
Aw thank you Jim!
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pranabaxom
Nov 25, 2017 @ 23:58:28
1) Water. Everything else adds to my waist line and at this time I can’t afford it ( I mean cost of a new wardrobe.☹
2) No food, air smells good.
3) All English songs sounds same to me but I do have a preference for Johnny B. Goode by Chuck berry.
4) Here is the link : https://wp.me/p73yZZ-7J .
I hope world will lend its voice to stop the merciless poaching of rhinos to feed the perceived libido of some wackos.
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 08:56:17
Well finally welcome to the party!!!!
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pranabaxom
Nov 26, 2017 @ 15:11:30
Where is the party? I am having coffee alone on a beautiful morning. 😭
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 18:37:04
Aw man you missed it!!!
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pranabaxom
Nov 26, 2017 @ 19:17:44
😭😭😭
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 20:29:02
Don’t cry…
Here… have a cocktail from me!
🍹
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pranabaxom
Nov 26, 2017 @ 21:59:14
I don’t drink. That’s why I said my favorite drink is water. No cocktail please.
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 22:03:05
It is water… I just coloured it 😉
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pranabaxom
Nov 26, 2017 @ 23:08:26
Kanjush😣
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Ritu
Nov 26, 2017 @ 23:39:55
😂
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TanGental
Nov 25, 2017 @ 23:11:39
tea (PG tips or something strong) skimmed milk on top
mini baked potatoes with a cream cheese dip
troggs, love is all around https://youtu.be/m_HnBac5jWs
Not the Wet Wet Wet version please
And this one, a reminder of the Bloggers Bash 2018!!
Be there, or be, erm, somewhere else!!
Fantastic three years; you are a force of a nature, Mrs B!!
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TanGental
Nov 25, 2017 @ 23:12:12
opps the link
https://geofflepard.com/2017/10/03/the-bloggers-bash-2018/
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Ritu
Nov 25, 2017 @ 23:50:46
Lol! Thank you! The link is as important as your presence!
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Ritu
Nov 25, 2017 @ 23:50:01
Lol! Thank you so much His Geoffleship!!! I’ll take a cuppa right now too actually!!! Mini jackets… perfect! And I do love that song!!!
Oh, and I’ll echo that about the Bash 2018!!! ☕
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Saddles to Shorelines, and Life as it Comes
Nov 25, 2017 @ 22:23:39
Contrats. The number of followers you’ve gained isn’t a big surprise, you’re a great blogger.
My drink of choice is boring, a double double coffee. Snack of choice, anything salty. A favourite song is almost impossible to choose so I’ll go with, Dock of the Bay. Here’s a link to my recent post which references the song, https://kathyknull.wordpress.com/2017/11/16/watching-the-tide-roll-away
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Ritu
Nov 25, 2017 @ 23:47:40
You’re not alone with the coffee… my coffee machine has been busy today!
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the party!!!
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lisarey1990
Nov 25, 2017 @ 21:39:34
Ok I’m bringing along some vodka and coke, some chili peanuts and Come Together by The Beatles. Happy Blogiversary! 🙂
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Ritu
Nov 25, 2017 @ 21:42:35
Useful article for me! Thanks! Loving the drinks nibbles and song choice!!! Let’s party!!!!! 💃🕺💃🕺
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Trudy
Nov 25, 2017 @ 21:26:18
Congratulations, Ritu! My blogiversary is right after yours in December, I remember when we met in WordPress classes, that seems so long ago! I would bring Blood Orange soda, curry puffs, anything Hall and Oates. And my link is: https://www.rendezvousennewyork.com/vacation-indonesia-great-idea/
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Ritu
Nov 25, 2017 @ 21:34:36
I remember too! We’ve travelled the long road together!!!! Welcome to the party!!!! I’m all for an Indonesian holiday!!!!
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Jennifer
Nov 25, 2017 @ 21:14:00
Congratulations on making three years! My very first blog I didn’t even make it 3 months. But after I deleted that and tried again, I’ve been able to get to 4 years so far. For your anniversary, I bring the Egg Nog Liquor, some brie, and “Simply The Best” by Tina Turner! For a link, this one because it’s about writing: https://www.unfoldandbegin.com/the-delight-in-lighting-up-christmas/
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Ritu
Nov 25, 2017 @ 21:20:14
Oh yummy to all Jennifer! And a great song!!!! Let me go check your post out!!!! Get yourself an eggnog and go meet some go!!! Xx
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Erika Kind
Nov 25, 2017 @ 20:12:59
Hey, happy Blogversary, my dearest blog sister! Just popping in quickly to say Hi and leaving some Chai Tea! I wish you all a great party.
You know it, sis, but just to make sure you know: I am so thankful that we both started blogging and met here. Love you lots, dear sis 💖
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Ritu
Nov 25, 2017 @ 20:17:30
Thank you so much my darling sis! Love you too 💜💜💜💜💜
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Erika Kind
Nov 25, 2017 @ 20:18:31
😘💖💖💖
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Unbound Roots
Nov 25, 2017 @ 18:25:28
Congratulations, sweet Ritu, on your third blogiversary! I’ll bring a bottle of cab, some tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella hor d’oeuvres, and the great new song Havana, by Camila Cabello. Congratulations!!!
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Ritu
Nov 25, 2017 @ 18:29:00
Thank you so much! Love Havana!!! 🍹🍹🍹 don’t forget your link!!!!
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Unbound Roots
Nov 25, 2017 @ 18:37:33
I was all engrossed with party preparation. Thanks, Ritu! Here’s the link: https://www.unboundroots.com/grounding-a-lesson-from-my-daughter/
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Ritu
Nov 25, 2017 @ 19:32:32
Oh I loved this post when I first read it!!!
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