Chicken on a mission Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Please can somebody tell me how I do a blog? It has been such a life changing week for me that I have decided to do a blog Rather than start a new thread but I just don't know how. Any help will be gratefully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I can't help I'm afraid COAM, but I have to confess that I'll be very interested in any responses that you get as my daughter's planning a blog too, and whilst I'm supportive, I think she'll have a very interesting tale to tell that she wants to publicise as much as possible, I'm worried about security and internet issues. What are the pitfalls of blogs? And do all comments directed at the blogger obviously visible.... I mean there's no sneaky private message systems that I could miss out on if I'm "moderating/ editing" her blog? Sounds like you've had an interesting week though... I hope we'll all be invited to read your blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I need help too I have a blog and haven't quite got the gist of adding stuff yet so I need help. I want to make mine about the greening of our lives and BHWT so I'll wait and see if any one comes to help us. Did you know you need to email james to get a blog registered or register at www.eglu.co.uk I think BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Yup, email james and he will set one up for you. I've got one, but I haven't got round to organising it yet - need a few boring days at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 Thanks for the answers so far I've got it all written and want to update every day as a sort of diary. The plan is to use it primarily as therapy and secondly as an insight for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Why not let us have a link here so that we can enjoy it too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 One of the most popular blog hosters - free and more functional than the Omlet one is here: http://www.blogger.com/start it takes you through step by step - it is very easy and totally free - if you can post here successfully - you can make a blog there good luck Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 Thanks Phil I'll take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I'd just like to add my support as I can't add comments to your site without signing up for a blog. I often feel very low, although don't have weight problems, so feel for you. Good luck on the new diet or whatever you decide to do to tackle this. It's good you've made the decision you want to tackle, it must be so difficult for you. Sympathies, Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 Blog is up and running, I just need to work out how to add to it and what my details were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Well done Thalia and good luck with the weight loss. I really hope it works for you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Great Blog Thalia - I have saved it to my favourites & will look in often to see how you are getting on Hopefully you will provide me with some much needed inspiration Hope it goes well - you seem to be in the right frame of mind which is half the battle won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Just read your blog Thalia...I'll keep reading too! Best wishes and good luck. I know you're going to do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I want to do a blog aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Martin,you should do one on the Eglu Blogsite. Start it today!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Blog is up and running, I just need to work out how to add to it and what my details were Thalia, if you go to this web-page you can log yourself in to your blog to add more postings. http://www.blogger.com/start 1. A dashboard page will appear once you have logged in 2. Click on your Blog name over on the left 3. Click create new post 4. Now you can add a new post with a new title Across the top of the box is a menu displaying various icons. The picture with the blue sky will allow you to add a picture. You can drag this picture into the bulk of text you have written and place it where you like. At the bottom of the window it says Post and Comments Options. Click the little black arrow to the left of this and you can change the date and time of the post to suit you. The posts will appear in your blog in date order, taken from the settings here. I sometimes alter the date on mine if I've been lazy one week and not filled in my blog on time. 5. Once you are happy with what you have written (click the preview button to see what you have put) click the Publish Post button in the bottom right It will update your blog and you can click the See blog in a new window to view the blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 How do I make one on the eglu thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I've just read your blog Thalia..... good luck with it, l'll keep checking out your blog and watching your progress. It sounds as if you're really motivated..... but don't be too hard on yourself, you sound like a great person just as you are, make changes as you see necessary for your health and happiness, but don't ever lose sight of the fact that you are a wonderful person, a great Mum to Esme and James sounds as if you loves you very much just as you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I completely agree with KateA CoaM. Don't ever lose the fact that you are the most importaint person in the world to many people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 How do I make one on the eglu thing? You need to go to http://www.eglu.co.uk/blogs/ and click on "sign-up" I've tried to sign up and got nowhere. No response when I try contacting omlet. Not pushed it though as I have my own blog anyway. Our webpage (www below) also has blogs to sign up for (like mine below), although off a chicken-based website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I've tried signing up twice and got nowhere aswell!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I think James has been very busy hasn't he. Give it another go Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I will after lunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 Cheers guys. I haven't been successful in logging in to update. I'm sure my passwaord and username were correct I clicked on the forgot password link but they have mailed me back yet I am writing everyday so will update the lot in one go when they get back to me with what I am doing wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Thalia, having just read your blog I too have to say that the full frank and honest line you have taken is admirable. One of my closet friends has put on lots of weight since having her second child. She had miscarried 8 or 9 times and was so happy to have 1 never mind a second. She has spoiled her son terribly - (her first is a girl and 8 years older who's totally a daddys's girl) - and now he is nearly three he is a very big boy. She carried on picking him up though and 8 weeks ago damaged her back. She couldn't do anything and is in terrible pain. She had an operation on Friday but still don't know how she is other than in less pain. She also gave up smoking a few years ago and treats food in the same way that you do - a necessity, a treat, etc. There's a great big hug coming your way from me for sure, and everyone else I'll bet. if you want the stricter approach - how about this? - You've got quite a few of us checking your blog now - keep up the routine of posting your feelings good and bad and we'll all listen - but if nothing else you will have support. Try thinking of it as something you have to do for everyone else reading your blog to know how you are doing. You've set your goal - You've just got to achieve it now Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
