I Am Retiring From Blogging

I know in the past I have either announced I was going to stop blogging (December 2015) or took unannounced months off (May 2019) but this time it's for good. 

I am going to stop blogging.

Just like that old oak tree pictured there, things change over time and it has gotten to the point I really struggle to put a post together. Probably some have noticed that in my posts.

With two dogs and two hounds there is plenty of stuff to blog about I guess but when most of that is here at the house ... to me as a reader, that is not something I want to follow or read.

I know, I know ... most are here to see photos of the hounds and dogs. Yet, even with a new puppy, taking time to take photos just to put a blog post together is becoming a chore.

An old blogger told me once, "some of the best photos you ever take will be the ones you don't". I have to agree with that because a lot happens around here besides what you see.

I'm No Longer Going To Blog

For those that have asked where I am, if the hounds are okay and if I am okay ... everything is fine. I have not posted anything official as far as my blog plans because I was either too busy or at times still undecided. It's rained this afternoon so I have time to make the announcement that I am no longer going to blog. I've done this before over the last 8 years but this time it's different. My life is different and the days are filled with outdoor activities.

Thanks to all that followed the insanity, that liked following the hounds and seeing the photos of my short trips. Many trips or hikes I take now are without a camera and very enjoyable. The more I did or do outside the less time I found I had to sit down and put a blog post together.

I've pulled the plug on tv and that is now used only for DVD movies or my PS4 games of Grand Turismo or PGA Golf. I do neither one of those a lot but it was something to do during the winter. Less tv means a lot more book reading. Heidi has walked more out here than she did totally back in Indiana. Stella still begs for food and her morning walks.

So thanks again for following, the emails over the years ... it's been fun ... but the blog has ran its course so to speak.

Every day seems to be a great one here in the 'Wild West.