Time to Spread the Love-I'd like to thank each one of you for being part of the Blind Pig. During the month of June you went along with me as I suckered tomatoes, bemoaned cuts in education funding, tried to figure out why I feel safer in the mountains, sat under the weeping willow tree and bragged about my squash.
Granny Sue, Shirley Bullock, Sandy Carlson, Rick M., Cathy, wkf, Janet, Mary's Writing Nook, Renna, Paula, Kathleen, Amy, Carolyn A., Just Jackie, The Texican, Julie at Elisharose, Miss Cindy, TennZen, Brenda Kay Ledford, Sheila Bergeron, Osagebluff Quilter, Dee from Tennessee, Marlene, Kim Campbell, Terry, Matthew Burns, GrannyPam, Susan, Teresa, Vera, Warren, Threecollie, Helen G., Lanny, Stacey, The Fishing Guy, Kristi, Mary Traveling Hammer, Petra Michelle, SolsticeDreamer, Lisa, David Templeton, Jennifer in OR, Noble Pig, Teresa Atkinson, Twosquaremeals, Jenny-Jenny, Greta Koehl, Farmchick Paula, Nancy M., Julie Curtis, Annie, Beth W, Glenda, Linda, Sallie Covolo, Joan J, Leslie, Nancy Simpson, Fencepost, Rick's Whitetail Woods, Martina, Shawnee, Patty H, Christina Bumble Bee Bags, Lisa Life With 4, Gingerjar, CDGardens, Georgie, Shirley, Trisha Too, Grammy, Brenda S 'Okie in Colorado, Keary Naughton, Debbie, Valarie, Lori Thornton, Dinah, Brit, Frances, Mary Life In A Cordwood Cabin, Kiana, Dedra, Mo, Lori, Helen Baldwin, graybird, Virgina Cornue, Yoly from Miami Fl, Finnishwahine, Yolanda, Holly, My Carolina Kitchen, Louise, E, Connie, Father's Day 2009, Buzz, Kelli, Jay Henderson, GA FarmWoman, TAS Mania, Patty, James, EBet, The Hunter's Wife, Rachel, Egghead, Meredith Teagarden, Kate, Far Side Of Fifty, Sandra, Mary, and Caution Flag.
I've always assumed everyone knew why I link back to folks who comment during the month-until someone asked me-"Why do you go to all that trouble of linking to each person who comments?" So I thought I would share the answer with you in case anyone else was wondering. The answer-each time someone links to your blog/website-it raises your Google ranking-which makes it easier for folks to find your site-and hopefully leads to an increase in traffic. As a way of saying thank you for supporting the Blind Pig & The Acorn-I link to your sites to show support for them too.
The prize for June-is the world renown book-Our Southern Highlanders by Horace Kephart. I love reading about the history of Appalachia and it's great people-but I especially enjoy Kephart's book as he lived less than a 100 miles from me when he wrote it.
The Spread the Love winner for June is...David Templeton.
Hope you all keep visiting the Blind Pig-and please click on one of those commenters-and go for a visit- I know you'll be glad you did.
Tipper
Martina-I didn't have clue it was you : ) I am clueless sometimes.
Tipper
Blind Pig The Acorn
Music, Giveaways, Mountain Folk
Posted by: Tipper | July 04, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Tipper,
I just figured out you probably didn't realize that I signed my reply Georgie! I do that sometimes instead of signing my own name.
Martina
Posted by: anonymous | July 04, 2009 at 12:54 PM
I can't get TypePad to cooperate for me so don't use it often.
Posted by: anonymous | July 04, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Georgie
Thank you!! And good news about the corn too. So far only my good day has come up. Wish I had your email-I like to reply to commenters by email-but since you're a typepad user it doesn't show it to me. If you'd like you could send it my way at tipper@blindpigandtheacorn.com
Blind Pig The Acorn
Music, Giveaways, Mountain Folk
Posted by: Tipper | July 04, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Congrats to David! You are the ever generous linker :) Thanks Tipper!
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | July 04, 2009 at 01:56 AM
I can't believe you keep track of all this and take the time to link. You are VERY kind! Never mind the giveaway... the work is kindness!
Posted by: Louise | July 03, 2009 at 10:54 PM
I always like to click on a name or two and visit a new site. You never know who is going to really hit the interest in your own world. Thanks for a great site.
Posted by: Jenny-Jenny | July 03, 2009 at 08:40 PM
thanks for the linky love tipper~cheered me up from my sick-bed :)
Posted by: laoi gaul-williams | July 03, 2009 at 06:56 AM
That is wonderful. I was born in WV and it is quite a diffrent life stile. I was raised in Missouri, so I do not follow there ways of life. For some it is in the past. My Uncle did not have indoor plumbing till the 90's.
Have a wonderful week.
Posted by: Grammy | July 03, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Tipper: Well Google rankings mean nothing to me but freindship does. It is wonderful to be linked to such a wonderful site and certainly thank you for your kindness.
Posted by: fishing guy | July 02, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Congratulations David! And thank you, Tipper, for always including me in the 'linky love.' *Smile* xxoo
Posted by: Carolyn A. | July 02, 2009 at 11:19 PM
WooHoo for David! I think I am going to have to get a copy of that book!
Posted by: Kim Campbell | July 02, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Congratulations David. I also didn't know that linking back boosted ratings. I try do do it on my blog anyway but I will certainly be more consious of it in the future!
Posted by: Shawnee | July 02, 2009 at 06:47 PM
Tipper,
Congratulations to David. I'm sure he will enjoy the book.
Thanks for the linky love. I often visit some of the names on the list.
Wishing you a great 4th of July.
Blessings,
Mary
Posted by: Mary | July 02, 2009 at 05:53 PM
The good day corn is starting to come up, about 1 in. Haven't checked to what bad corn is doing.
Tipper, I love your blog, photos and the music is like adding dessert!
Posted by: anonymous | July 02, 2009 at 05:28 PM
Congratulations to David, and I'm jealous, too. Looks like a great book.
Thanks Tipper for the link. Have a great Fourth of July!
Posted by: Annie | July 02, 2009 at 05:17 PM
Congrats to David and I'm jealous. I love a good book. The 'bad' day corn is just starting to break the ground. I'll be taking another picture tonight.
Thanks for the linky-love.
Helen
Posted by: Helen G. | July 02, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Tipper,
It is indeed a joy to visit your blog. Your photos and postings are always very interesting and great. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful things with us. Have a great Fourth of July!
Posted by: Brenda Kay Ledford | July 02, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Congratulations David, the prize sounds great.
Posted by: Rick | July 02, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Hey, congratulations to David, I always enjoy his comments. They are well thought out and articulated.
I'm sure he will enjoy the book, he has so much love for the area.
Hope everyone has a great 4th of July!
Just as a side, I've lost my hammer, the big one not the little one. If anyone knows where it is please let me know!
Posted by: Miss Cindy | July 02, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Congratulations, David!!
I didn't know that linking raised your rankings.
I'm gonna have to do more linking!!!
And thanks, Tipper, for sharing the linky love!
Posted by: Becky | July 02, 2009 at 11:38 AM