Life, the Bubble, and 10,000 views.....where does the time go???
Ye-gods!! I don’t normally write in my journal but tonight I feel strangely compelled to.
In the words of Peter Garret of old I feel like “Somebody’s got you on that treadmill mate”! If you know Midnight Oil you’ll probably know the the song…although it actually escapes my memory at present….hmm….oh well!
Alas, I digress. Work and life have been so ridiculously busy that I just haven’t had the time to do some of the stuff I love most – like photography and perusing the Bubble and catching up with all of you most wonderful folk! Roll on Xmas and some time off…
It has been sooo long since I last did anything constructive on here that I didn’t even notice I’d well and truly clicked over the 10,000 viewed mark. A small achievement compared with many of the incredibly talented people in the amazing Red Bubble community, but one which I thought I’d mention anyway – even though I’m not one for blowing my own trumpet. It just reminded me how little time I’ve had (or made?) for some of the finer things in life.
Anyway, here’s a toast to doing the things we enjoy most, spending quality time with the friends and family we love, and appreciating how lucky most of us are to be able to tap into this amazing thing called the Bubble!
In case I’m still flat out over the next few weeks – Merry Xmas!! Lol!
Rosalie Dale IPA
And Happy Christmas back at ya Shaddy!!! I miss your smiling face, but understand how the real world makes unrealistic demands on our time!!!! I will look forward to seeing more of your (always) quality work when the opportunity presents itself!! Hugs …
Craig Shadbolt replied
Ah shucks Rosalie – it’s people like yourself who really make this site in my humble opinion. Always exceptionally generous and kind with your time and comments! Hugs to you as well mate.
Sarah Moore
Congrats on the achievements and a virtual cheers to you too!! Have a wonderful Christmas.
Craig Shadbolt replied
Thanks Sar! I’m really hanging out for some time back in Tassie.
Juilee Pryor
good on you Shaddy and well done
Craig Shadbolt replied
Thanks Juilee!
Rhana Griffin
I think we all know busy this time of year Shaddy :) You are missed, but we aren’t going anywhere. Hey, you got any plans for coming home for Christmas?
Craig Shadbolt replied
And it is a real comfort to know you are all here Rhana…strange as that may sound…(heh, heh!). Mate – I’m flying in to Launy on the 22nd. Bringing the missus to meet the parents for the first time! Will you be around?
Marcus Grant
Have a great Xmas if we dont hear from you before then and very well done on the views.
Craig Shadbolt replied
Cheers Marcus. I hope to be around more but have a great one yourself if I’m not!
Rhana Griffin
Holy Crap!!! That’s scarrrryyyyy…. but then, from all I have heard your folks are gorgeous people so all will be sweet I’m sure. I’m out at Rocky Cape until September but will definitely be about. You have my number :) We put an offer in on a house down in Sisters last week which was accepted, should know next week if it’s ours (cross fingers)
Craig Shadbolt replied
Sweet! I’ll give you a buzz. And well done on the house. Hope it all goes through smoothly!
Travis Easton
Merry Christmas to you too.
Trav
Craig Shadbolt replied
Thanks Trav. Stay well and happy snapping.
David Murphy
Ditto Shaddy…...great comments!!
Craig Shadbolt replied
Cheers David. Hope to catch up with you in Tassie some day.
bodymechanic
congrats shaddy! hey we have started a new sydney’s guide to exhibition’s ,have a look
Craig Shadbolt replied
Cool! Just joined mate.
Stephen Colquitt
Less work and more of this I say mate
Craig Shadbolt replied
Amen to that brother.