Ok, that’s a dumb name, but it’s on par with “de-lurk” as far as I’m concerned. I’ve never been a big fan of “de-lurking days”, I guess because I always assumed if people wanted to comment, they would. I always felt like it was just too obvious a plea for comments. I don’t begrudge anyone that, I’ve seen the fun had by those involved, it just was never for me… before.
I’m about to boldy go where I’ve deigned to go in the past — I’m asking you to de-lurk. *gasp! dismay! shock abound!*
Ok, so it’s not that big of a deal, I’m just really curious to see who is reading. I love to meet new people and I don’t just write for me, even though that’s the cool thing to say. I’ll keep it real for you, kids: I write for the fun of it and you are part of the fun. Without you, I’m just talking to myself and I get enough of that as it is. 
Lately there have been some new folks commenting and I’ve been following some links in my traffic to skulk about on blogs who have visited here… maybe even yours. I think it’s time we introduced ourselves, don’t you think?
So, uh… hi! *waves* Leave a comment, would you? It doesn’t have to be profound; I’m just curious who you are. Tell me a story. Tell me about your blog. Stroke my ego. Stroke somethin’!
Then maybe later we can brush each others hair and gab about American Idol. And if you get that reference, I’ll send you an IT Girl’s mouse.
Here, I’ll give you a topic to break the ice: speaking of “de-” things… why is “pantsing” someone the same as “de-pantsing”? I’ve never understood that. Pantsing implies the application of pants, not the removal, but de-pants just sounds dumb. To pants or de-pants… that is the question!
I am a daily reader but I don’t believe that I have ever commented. I don’t have a blog but we have a website if you are interested in taking a look.
Hi there!
Daily reader for a few years, commented once I believe. I also do freelance web design, though nowhere near your quality, in the process of redesigning my blog but am burned out on blogging.
*strokes something*
And why is it called a pair of pants? It’s one item of clothing! How is that a pair?
Still reading after all these years…
Hey all the way from far-flung, savage South Africa! You might VAGUELY recognise my blog, heh heh heh. You made it after all, ye genius! I still think it’s the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever owned. Which is why I don’t want to mar it with my own words too often!
::Waving back::
As far as the pants vs de-pants, I have pondered that myself. And while we’re on the topic of pondering pants; who ever told the kids of the past several years that it’s cool to wear your pants below your butt rather than at your hips or waist? Do they know how bloody ridiculous they look?
*waving from the East Coast!
I too found you through PDTD many moons again…and sadly haven’t quite put the donut all the way down yet. Blah. But anyhoo, long time reader, only occasional commenter.
Thanks for bringing some fun in to my hum-drum, cubicle dwelling life
Girl, you know I’m here even though I rarely comment!
Hi,
I read your blog daily as well; I have subscribed to your blog via RSS, though I’ve been a lurker for far longer than that. I’ve been reading you since before this was your blog’s address, since before I earned my PhD, or had any notion I’d do such a thing, in short, for a long time.
I came across your site and that of your fellow super hero business partner when I was first beginning to help pay for things while I was in school doing web design.
I’m always very impressed with your posts, and your work.
So, there you have it. I am… de-lurked.
Hi!
I’ve been reading your blog since it was the original Tenth-Muse with the Guinness Theme. I distinctly remember reading “…Fabulous since 1973” as we are around the same age. Followed your blog with the various incarnations over the years. I really enjoy your writing style. I’ve commented every-now-and-then as well.
What freaks me out is just how many times I pop on via the log on the left side. I’m too lazy to setup a feed-reader. I’m wondering if I need to not visit so much…
Oh my gosh! I got busy today and hadn’t had a chance to look at my blog and lo, there are lots of nice strokey things! Thank you!
@Jenni: you’re quite welcome. Thanks for reading.
@Lisa: welcome! and thanks! I hope you like blogging… only the best people blog.
@JETJR: oh, stop. hehe! Where do you design? (and thank you!)
@red: oh, YOU!
of course I remember you. You know, I love the colors in that design still…
@Jade: no, apparently, your ass hanging out is the semi-new black.
@Agategoddess: Ah, the Donut! You know, it’s so cool to see so many Donut fans here. it makes me even more excited to bring it back! Thanks for stickin’ with me…
@modigli: We need to have more wine soon!
@Daniel: Hi, there! I’m trying to figure out when you’ve been reading me! haha. This was my first blog, so maybe you popped in on me during one of my short-lived incarnations at another URL. But in any case, hi! I’m happy you de-lurked. I hope your design career is going well for you!
@Louise: ‘sup, girl. how they hangin’? hehe.
@Brian: noooooooo, keep popping in. It makes me feel special.
I miss that Guinness design. Maybe I’ll bring it back for St. Patrick’s Day next year…
@Karin: I just checked out your website. How cool! I’m learning more about organic everything, so I think it’s great.
Thanks for sharing your site with me!
@Deltus: I’ve wondered that myself!
@Shannon: Well, comments or not, I appreciate it.
Thanks!
@Laura: Thanks for reading. I’m happy I can alleviate boredom in the world! hehe.
Been reading for a couple of years, never comment which is weird b/c if you were to meet me, I talk all the time.
No blog, but I do have a myspace account. Love your writing style and how you talk about random stuff!
I have been reading your blog a long time since the first incarnation of the tenth muse and have read the donut. I used to read every day at work and comment from time to time until two years ago when my work filter began to block your site. “adult content not allowed”. Now I check in once a month or so from home to see what’s going on. I have always found your posts interesting and have read mikey and still read mac regularly.
@Patrick I totally remember you.
I can even picture your face. hehe! I remember seeing a photo of you once or twice.
@Kerri: Thanks, Kerri! I am *made* of random stuff. hehe.
Hi, like many of the other esteemed lurkers, I’m a daily reader as well but just enver comment. Love your blog, love your stories! Keep it up!
Hi! Been reading for a long while, seems like forever. I may have commented a time or two, but not as much as I could have.
My daughter tells me that “Pantsing” is having ones pants yanked down, which is made so much easier with the cool fashion of wearing the big baggy pants around your thighs. So I guess “de-pants” would be having them completely removed. Leave it to todays youth
I’ve been following you since your blue layout… I think the first post I ever read of yours was something about the number three.
It’s a magic number.
Hello again!
I’m coming out of the lurking closet again since I’ve been away. Got a new (temp) job, had a birthday, trying to create my own photo/writing blog….. life
About de-pantsing: never used that phrase or saw the funniness to doing so to people. I often hear the phrase “omg he just pantsed you!” It’s too embarrassing.
Hey! A little late to the party. I don’t have my own blog to refer you to, sorry. I don’t think my life is interesting enough! I’ve been reading you for many years, I think I found you through Put Down the Donut, then started going through your pictures of your cross country trips. Love the site – thanks!
Alooooooohhhhhhaaaaa from Hawaii! I love your blog…
@Monica: Aloooooooohaaaaaa!
@Lake: Thanks for reading, Lake!
@gingirljen: You totally sold me candles once!
@mikey: I think you were my 3rd commenter ever, too. lol
@Fool and @Andrea: Thank you so much for reading!
Hello! de-lurking! LOL Read your site while I am at work and it helps to pass the time, although my co-workers think I am crazy when I am laughing hysterically to myself. My other blogs are http://klred.blogspot.com and http://krled.wordpress.com Come visit some time!