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Seven Years

January 30, 2012 By Carole

The prompt on Shutter Sisters yesterday was to take a look back. To quote from them directly:

Today let’s simply take a look back.
Where were you this day one year ago?
What did you capture in your lens that day?
Looking back can be fun.  You may be surprised by what you find.  I hope the look back brings with it a good memory.

That look back most definitely brought back a good memory. And the timing of this prompt could not have been better because it reminded me that yesterday was my 7 year blog anniversary and last year I hosted a gathering of knitters & spinners at my home to celebrate. Most of those women would not be in my life if it weren’t for the fact that I sat down at my computer on the morning of  January 29, 2005 and just started writing.

Those early posts were pretty dull, my knitting was uninspired and my photography in those days was downright awful but people started reading and commenting and here I am, 7 years letter, with 1675 posts and 49,151 comments. Holy crap.

So on this day, when I start the 8th year of my blog, I just want to say thanks. Thanks for being here, thanks for reading and commenting, thanks for your friendship, your support and encouragement,  and – most of all –  thanks for making time in your day to stop by and spend a little time with me.

Really. Thanks.

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  1. mary says

    January 30, 2012 at 6:18 am

    thank you for showing up here everyday! I look forward to seeing that glimpse into your life – knitting, friends, photography, you! happy blogiversary!

  2. Kathy says

    January 30, 2012 at 6:32 am

    Wow!! Thank you! Xoxoxo

  3. Maryse says

    January 30, 2012 at 6:57 am

    No thank you.. Such a simple thing that was so life changing.

  4. Geri says

    January 30, 2012 at 6:59 am

    Happy Blogiversary! Thank you for your commitment to blogging and photographing your knitting, spinning and life events. Although I’m relatively new to reading your blog, I enjoy checking in everyday. Your knitting & spinning inspires and the photographs capture life in New England so well. Here’s to many more years!

  5. Kym says

    January 30, 2012 at 7:11 am

    Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Carole! 🙂

  6. Debshepknits says

    January 30, 2012 at 7:14 am

    Congratulations and thank you for sharing with us. You inspired me to knit more socks — two of them your picot edge pattern.

  7. Phyllis says

    January 30, 2012 at 7:22 am

    It is difficult for me to express how much I look forward to your blog. It is always inspiring, and I appreciate your faithfulness and your creativity. Thanks!

  8. Manise says

    January 30, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Thank you! Without you I wouldn’t have met all of you. That was a hilarious get together. Marcel….. and the uproarious laughter it generated.

  9. Jeannie says

    January 30, 2012 at 7:44 am

    Thank YOU, Carole for your daily blog. I look forward to reading it every day and you always make it so interesting between your family and life in MA, knitting, cooking, photography. I am sure I am missing a couple of other topics. You have another gift – blogging! Congratulations on your 7 years and looking forward to many(?) more years!!

  10. Judy says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Thank you Carole for your blog. It is one of my favorite morning rituals. I love drinking my coffee and checking in on your blog. I have been inspired, entertained and taught a few things along the way. Looking forward to the next 7 years!

  11. Katie K says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:11 am

    Thank you for putting your wonderful spin on the beginnings of my days.

  12. jill says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:16 am

    I am grateful for your blogging. I have the privilege to start my day with your positive reflections. I greatly appreciate this far-flung cyber friendship. Happy Anniversary, Carole.

  13. Cyndy says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:22 am

    Thank you! I always look forward to reading your blog. You have become a photographer.

  14. margene says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:25 am

    Can you believe how many wonderful people are in your life because of this blog!? It blows me away. So many are fading as bloggers walk away, but as long as a few of us stay we might hold it all together. I started a year before you did, March 2004. It’s amazing.

  15. Stephanie says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:29 am

    wow! happy anniversary! I am so looking forward to enjoying your blog! thanks for sharing & inspiring 🙂

  16. margene says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:29 am

    Oh and by the way, Happy Bloggiversary! Wish I could have hugged you all!

  17. Ruth says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:37 am

    Happy Bloggiversary! Thank YOU for being here.

  18. Barbara-Kay says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:46 am

    Hugs and congratulations for some wonderful times you have shared with us!

  19. Beverly says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:50 am

    Happy blogiversary! Your blog never fails to brighten my day!

  20. Patty says

    January 30, 2012 at 9:01 am

    Hi Carole! Happy Anniversary – it’s the great way I start my day as well. Here’s to lots more!

  21. DebbieB says

    January 30, 2012 at 9:03 am

    No way – 7 years??? I’ve been reading you since the beginning. It’s amazing how swiftly time passes. It’s also amazing how you consistently find something interesting to blog about – it takes me WEEKS to come up with something to feed my blog. 🙂 I’m really glad you’re still here, and I’m really glad I am too. Keep on truckin’, Carole!

  22. Vicki says

    January 30, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Happy blogiversary, Carole! And thank YOU! I don’t even want to think about what my life would be like without blogging.

  23. blogless sharon says

    January 30, 2012 at 9:57 am

    happy blogiversary dear friend

  24. Linda M says

    January 30, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Happy Blogiversary and thank you for sticking with it. Your blog is one of my windows on New England. I love keeping in touch with my home state through you. Thanks for sharing so many slices of your life and your knitting.

  25. Kim says

    January 30, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I’m so happy to have meet you thru blogland too! I counted back how long it’s been since I started blogging and was shocked…9 years in June. Where does the time go?

  26. Donna says

    January 30, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Happy Blogiversary to you!

  27. Cheryl S. says

    January 30, 2012 at 10:59 am

    That looks like such a fun time!
    Happy blogiversary!

  28. Jo says

    January 30, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Congratulations! One year ago? Just an average day…but okay!

  29. Knitnana says

    January 30, 2012 at 11:46 am

    THANK YOU!!! 🙂
    And congratulations!
    (((hugs)))

  30. Helen says

    January 30, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    Carole –

    I really enjoy your blog. Yesterday when I was grocery shopping I thought I really need to make Carole’s cookies – the Neopolitan ones!
    I have thought many times of starting a blog but I I figure Ravelry is enough of a time suck I don’t need another distraction.
    Anyway, thanks for the inspiration.

  31. Trista says

    January 30, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Spending a little time reading your blog each day is a light in my day. Thanks for putting so much into sharing with all of us Carole!

  32. Jo-Ann says

    January 30, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Can’t believe it’s already been a year since that awesome day! Thank you, for being a friend – and for introducing me to the wonderful world of fiber 🙂 I can’t imagine a world without CaroleKnits!!

  33. Cookie says

    January 30, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Woo!

    Congratulations on surviving 8 years!

  34. Kathy B says

    January 30, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Happy 8th year Carole. I so enjoy stopping by

  35. Martha says

    January 30, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Happy Blogiversary! I’m so glad to have you in my life! And to be honest, I have Claudia to thank for that, so thanks to Claudia for bringing us together!

  36. Joy says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Happy anniversary! That looks like such a fun gathering. I know I had a blast when the spinners came here back in October :^)

  37. Lauren says

    January 30, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    I haven’t been reading your blog for even a significant portion of those seven years but I enjoy it so much. Thank you and happy blogiversary!

  38. Laurie says

    January 30, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    Happy blogiversary! Let’s raise a glass next month for the sevens among us.

  39. Beth says

    January 31, 2012 at 7:44 am

    So glad that you blog, Carole! Happy blog anniversary!

  40. Cynthia says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    Congrats on the anniversary Carole. Amazing how times flies … or scary! I just love your blog. Thank you for being out there and sharing so willingly.

  41. Seanna Lea says

    January 31, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Congrats. It is hard for me sometimes to realize how much time has gone by. I just checked and I’m in my 8th year too (though with admittedly much fewer comments and posts.

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