tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post7274151476319641002..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Nice guys finish lastWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-78023954291439456852015-04-20T12:54:45.979-05:002015-04-20T12:54:45.979-05:00I feel ya! It's tough when you're in a pos...I feel ya! It's tough when you're in a position to pilot something original (a rarity these days in the blog-o-sphere) and someone else wants a piece of it who may (or may not) have more success with it. I think as long as she links back to you (which would be a great boost for you!), it could work. Much better that she asked you instead of going ahead and doing it. Most wouldn't think twice about it.Steph-Fit Mom in Traininghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218016455479796491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55474199596992365892015-04-20T06:38:42.434-05:002015-04-20T06:38:42.434-05:00If she had been a regular visitor to the blog, I w...If she had been a regular visitor to the blog, I would have considered it, but that was the only time I had ever heard from her. I'm a little cautious like that.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58577718577432162312015-04-19T21:56:05.969-05:002015-04-19T21:56:05.969-05:00I would have invited her to join your bookclub as ...I would have invited her to join your bookclub as a partner actually. Would have meant more exposure for you if she promoted through her channels. You can probably still message her and say that since you've already done all the leg work etc. it might be easier for her to just join in? I'm not sure how exactly your bookclub works, but it's something to consider! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608443306271122210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59329060875998923182015-04-18T17:44:10.712-05:002015-04-18T17:44:10.712-05:00Thanks for checking out the blog! I'm still a ...Thanks for checking out the blog! I'm still a little new at this, and was just surprised by this. And yes, you're right, this community is awesome!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23796084113068742512015-04-18T16:45:28.300-05:002015-04-18T16:45:28.300-05:00Oh, I definitely have a hard time saying no...some...Oh, I definitely have a hard time saying no...something I'm working on. I think the working together with the other blogger would be beneficial for both of you, and it was nice that she at least took the time to email you...I would take it as a compliment and try to move on or collaborate. This is the first time I've visited your blog, but it sounds from all the comments that you have a great number of people who support you and a nice community here. :)Kelly @ LeafyNotBeefyhttp://www.leafynotbeefy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64721816024802119302015-04-18T15:31:44.247-05:002015-04-18T15:31:44.247-05:00I'm so lucky to have such an awesome community...I'm so lucky to have such an awesome community here! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15427702043833246242015-04-18T15:31:22.936-05:002015-04-18T15:31:22.936-05:00I feel the same way. I want to keep my blog little...I feel the same way. I want to keep my blog little and friendly! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42673307015849213882015-04-18T10:44:23.779-05:002015-04-18T10:44:23.779-05:00no way it is so hard for me to say no to things to...no way it is so hard for me to say no to things too! I've been in countless situations where I really feel uncomfortable or just don't want to do something but say yes and go along with it. In terms of the blogger...I probably would have reacted like you. Isn't it the worst when after the fact you keep thinking about it and are like, "I SHOULD have said XYZ..." But like Christy above said, your readers will stay loyal to you and your community and that is what matters!Patty @ Reach Your Peakhttp://reach-yourpeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15729172321754168842015-04-18T07:03:13.082-05:002015-04-18T07:03:13.082-05:00oh my. I can't believe that other parent woul...oh my. I can't believe that other parent wouldn't just tell her son no. She needs to grow a pair also! <br />The book club thing was probably a no win situation. I think your readers will stay loyal to you anyway. I think something gets lost when a blog gets too big. They seem so impersonal to me. I love the interaction and knowing that you also read my blog, we are kind of like virtual friends. With a bigger blog it seems one sided and I am not into that Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68175780292488430392015-04-17T18:40:08.299-05:002015-04-17T18:40:08.299-05:00No worries about the book club...but I'm glad ...No worries about the book club...but I'm glad you get where I'm coming from. And I even worried about blogging about it... LOL...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15435788985133664242015-04-17T18:39:25.775-05:002015-04-17T18:39:25.775-05:00I can do the dirty work when I have to (at work) b...I can do the dirty work when I have to (at work) but at home and on the blog, I want to be nice. It's tough being mean all the time!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44606795783583928752015-04-17T18:38:44.725-05:002015-04-17T18:38:44.725-05:00It's so nice to hear from other bloggers who u...It's so nice to hear from other bloggers who understand how I feel! Thank you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47876937160373415722015-04-17T18:38:17.529-05:002015-04-17T18:38:17.529-05:00LOL! I'm glad you've got my back!!!LOL! I'm glad you've got my back!!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26994334439453311952015-04-17T18:36:53.621-05:002015-04-17T18:36:53.621-05:00I see it every day in my job too. So many parents ...I see it every day in my job too. So many parents want me to be the bad guy.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3418401565486104102015-04-17T18:36:23.033-05:002015-04-17T18:36:23.033-05:00Isn't it the truth? Several people suggested t...Isn't it the truth? Several people suggested that I collaborate with her, but I don't even know her!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-60200616463058661952015-04-17T18:35:30.722-05:002015-04-17T18:35:30.722-05:00I'll see how this all plays out... :)I'll see how this all plays out... :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72936879770631377232015-04-17T18:35:10.352-05:002015-04-17T18:35:10.352-05:00Thank you! You get me! :)Thank you! You get me! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73595661142895189732015-04-17T18:34:52.695-05:002015-04-17T18:34:52.695-05:00Can you send me the link to your post? I'd lov...Can you send me the link to your post? I'd love to read your perspective!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20799432988256527082015-04-17T18:34:34.260-05:002015-04-17T18:34:34.260-05:00I'm still struggling at times...I'm still struggling at times...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20729593589435251932015-04-17T18:34:08.737-05:002015-04-17T18:34:08.737-05:00Not at all! I think participating in linkups is a ...Not at all! I think participating in linkups is a great way to grow the blog! It's fun, too. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45492492649223704632015-04-17T18:33:39.696-05:002015-04-17T18:33:39.696-05:00It's something to think about, but I don't...It's something to think about, but I don't even know her. I don't think she's a dedicated runner, and I don't know how it would work, collaborating on books. I'm so new to all this. Growing the blog is interesting...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53968617168478803412015-04-17T18:32:01.647-05:002015-04-17T18:32:01.647-05:00I can't tell her not to do it, but I guess I w...I can't tell her not to do it, but I guess I was just shocked at the boldness of asking if she could host one too.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26979028986005496322015-04-17T18:30:32.895-05:002015-04-17T18:30:32.895-05:00I think I'm getting better at and then somethi...I think I'm getting better at and then something like that happens...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41424913727280384382015-04-17T18:30:02.432-05:002015-04-17T18:30:02.432-05:00Ugh! That's kind of what I was getting at. See...Ugh! That's kind of what I was getting at. Seems like there's so many blogs, it's easy to imitate. But to "repackage" a recipe? That's wrong.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63972304183528474642015-04-17T18:29:13.782-05:002015-04-17T18:29:13.782-05:00LOL. Nope. LOL. Nope. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com