A World of Friends
I will never make a statistician. I count to 10 in four languages, but after ten I run into trouble. Well at this time of the year it is not easy getting down to find my toes! 
Several fellow bloggers seem obscessed with counting! They count on a regular basis the number of incoming visitors they have to their blogs. I think it must be a Boy thing!
I am not interested in the number of visitors, but in the places they come from. While waiting for a phone call I had a little look!
I feel humbled.
I speak only one language, and not very well at times. Spelling and grammar are difficult for me. Yet I have visitors from across the globe. One young man reads my blog aloud to practice his English and discover new words and phrases. Who would ever believe it?
So where do they come from?
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Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bermuda Brazil Bulgaria Canada China Croatia Czech Republic Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guam |
IcelandIndia
Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malaysia Mexico Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Zealand Norway
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Pakistan Philippines
Poland Portugal Romania Russia Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Trinidad & Tobago United Arab Emirates United Kingdom |
Thank you for calling, and please come again!
steph said,
February 3, 2008 at 12:43 pm
That’s really amazing, Grannymar.
Who’d have thought that so many countries tune into Grannymar’s words of wisdom. When are you signing your book deal?
I laughed so much when I heard about the young man who reads your blog out loud. I hope he doesn’t do with same with the comments!
Grannymar said,
February 3, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Steph it makes me realise that I should really think before posting. We speak colloquially without thinking how words will translate, or alter if taken out of context.
The only book I am capable of producing would have flannel leaves for holding needles!
Not alone are the comments read, but I am asked about the commenter’s!!
Jefferson Davis said,
February 3, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Of course you are popular, Grannymar. The whole world could learn a thing or two from you.
As far as languages go, I butcher English, Spanish, a wee bit of French, and I’m working very hard on Gaelic at the moment. Irish is next on the list. 
Grannymar said,
February 3, 2008 at 3:47 pm
JD I forgot I speak two languages> good and bad!
Dorothy Stahlnecker said,
February 3, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Grannymar, we never know where or how our words will influence someone. However, in your case I think its all for the good. Unless of course, he read your story about the you know the Toy…that would be a riot.
hope all is well, I’m having a normal day..I can actually stay up for more then 3 hours..this feels great.
My best,
Dorothy from grammology
remember to call your gram
http://www.grammology.com
Grannymar said,
February 3, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Dorothy the young man you mention knows that he is on my never ending list of Toyboys! I am pleased you are improving. Rest plenty and listen to your body!
Baino said,
February 3, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Wow that’s a pretty diverse bunch. I agree with you on the ‘counting’ hits and checking key words. Who cares? Not I. It’s the regular commenters and new friends that I value. I wonder if it’s ClareBear logging in from Brasil!
Grannymar said,
February 3, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Baino, Brazil seems pretty permanent. I would be honoured if ClareBear chose to visit my little old blog.
Wisewebwoman said,
February 4, 2008 at 5:19 am
Extraordinary, GM, how far your words reach and help and educate along the way.
Powerful stuff!!
XO
WWW
Grannymar said,
February 4, 2008 at 11:14 am
WWW it makes realise that I should think before I press the submit button!
chrisb said,
February 4, 2008 at 8:13 pm
You have friends far and wide which is wonderful.
Grannymar said,
February 4, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Chris there are plenty I haven’t met yet!