First of all, thanks again to everyone who takes the time to read our blog. An added thanks to those who go the extra mile and send comments. For those who don't already know all comments are seen/approved by me before they're posted that's why there's a delay. Sometimes I'm quick about posting them other times, well life gets in the way.
As those who've previously commented know I usually (not always) send an email to the person, respond personally to the comments I post. Sometimes I reply on the blog post as well. The reason is simple, it's an added step or two for me to comment on my own blog. It's quicker to respond to the commenter and I like adding a personal touch. Just me.
Lately there have been a rash of commenter's plugging another blog using false emails so personal responses aren't possible. To those commenter's, give it up...your comments will not be posted. Because of the annoyances of late I will no longer post any comment with a link to anything. The plugs on my blog and those listed in the sidebars are ones I decide to put there. They are blogs I actually read some daily others occasionally. But I read them. The blog being plugged I have read and do not wish to plug therefore I will not mention it's name here.
I think of my web page as my personal favorite's page. Yes, a lot of the information is helpful to others but I use the info as well. The page isn't, wasn't designed as a lure for people to read my articles and purchase something from me. I now have the real estate link which yes, if something were to ever purchase I would make a small commission. Any number of people could be advertising the same properties but anyone whose contacted me knows I advise against purchasing anything until someone has lived here 6 months to a year, at the least. I post properties as a service to friends not to make a profit.
My recommendations for places to eat or stay are because we've had a good experience. I don't mention places to get a kickback from the owners if people mention my name or a free stay in payment for advertising.
In closing...comment, please comment as they are a tremendous source of encouragement to all bloggers not just me. If you wish to plug your own blog send me a link and I'll check it out. If it's one I like, if I feel like it I'll link to it. If not, give it up and find another place to advertise your blog.
If you truely are someone who has 'stumbled across my blog' you need to realize that I live here and have for long enough that I'm no longer looking to read everything ever posted on the internet about life in Costa Rica. It may sound harsh but I don't really care what someone else has to say about the fruit market in a town unless that person is a friend(virtual or real) and I want to read what they write for personal reasons. If my blog readers care to read about other people's experiences they're intelligent enough to find the info for themselves.
Life's to short for little annoyances... I'd rather be enjoying paradise.
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