My Bob Dylan Tribute to Social Media and Blogging to Further My Writing Career Plans

"I ain't a-saying you treated me unkind
You could have done better but I don't mind
You just kinda wasted my precious time
But don't think twice, it's all right."

Bob Dylan - "Don't Think Twice Its Alright"

Well, yes, once again Suzanna has played Charlie Brown to the Internet's Lucy Van Pelt....

I once again trusted that the YEARS, yes, YEARS of writing I had accomplished as Whitewater Valley Adventures would be transferred safely as I made it a public blog earlier this year. And that body of work was....for a time it seems. 

Now it is gone. Some where out in the ether we call "the net." 

Fortunately I came from the dinosaur age of computing where we were encouraged with that the golden rule of computer work:

 SAVE SAVE SAVE
 BACK UP BACK UP BACK UP 

And so that's what I did, to a point. 

I saved and backed up my text. 

My basic writing. 

Not my entire design, not my entire media work. 

That is ok. 

Just like Old Bob croaks out to one of his long done loves in the above lyrics, I have parphrased my own version:

Its ok Blogger

You done treated me ok

You did nothin' spectacular on any day

You kinda trash canned my efforts

But don't sweat it 'cause 

I am tried and true 

at picking my face outta the dirt 

and just goin' on...

Folks - Bloggin' ain't EASY!

Anyway, I will have more on here soon.

For those of you new to Whitewater Valley Adventures let me just give you a quick over view:

Promotions ~ of local events, local businesses, local groups, local efforts!

You get the picture:

LOCAL

The Whitewater Valley is PACKED with great things to see, experience, and do. I have been spending all my time pushing that concept to the forefront of everyone's minds, or at least trying to.

CONNERSVILLE WINTER FEST 2013

*****WINTERFEST 2013 UPDATE*****

Whitewater Valley Adventures is organizing the Caroling for this event.

I am inviting all groups (such as Cub and Boy Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts, 4-H groups, Youth Groups, any club or group no matter the age range) to come be a part of the Winter Fest Parade and also the caroling during Winter Fest. 

Winter Fest is November 23rd from 5-8p.m. in downtown Connersville.

That's just ONE WEEK away!

Here are the requirements:
1.No singing talent what so ever, just a joyous holiday spirit and the desire to share it.
2.Be ready to walk with the parade while singing Christmas/Holiday songs along the parade route approximately 3 blocks down Central Avenue toward the Fayette County Courthouse - dress appropriately for the weather that day. (Holiday Costumes and Festive Attire are ALWAYS welcomed and encouraged. If your group wants to wear its own special clothing that is fine also.)
3. Be prepared to sing "O Christmas Tree" at the annual lighting of the tree on the courthouse lawn.
4. Sing along with the crowd a few (2-3) traditional Christmas songs to set the mood and to officially begin the entire Caroling season in Connersville Indiana.
5. Afterward, small groups of carolers are encouraged to sing outside several different locations (or as you walk along) visiting the different merchants and event locations along the way from the Canal House to Santa at Knecht's Interiors and up to 7th and Central.

I am trying to contact any and all church groups so that we may have their participation as well. Choirs, youth groups, men's and/or women's ministry groups are all welcome to come join in. My hope is to have all Pastors and Deacons in the community sing "I'm Gettin' Nothin' For Christmas" as well!

You do not have to belong to a group or even have a family to come join in the fun. Please just show up, sing, and help bring a collective holiday spirit to the celebration.

Already here is what I have been told will be happening at Winter Fest:
~ Parade~ Annual Lighting of the Tree at the Courthouse Lawn~Downtown merchants open extended hours for holiday shopping~Santa at Knecht's~Frosty at the Democratic Party HQ~The White Water Valley Roller Derby will be holding a meet and greet as well as a derby demo in the courthouse parking lot~ A recounting of "A Visit From St Nicholas" by Daniel and Amber Phelps will be held in the Canal House Parlor (Daniel is known to most of the school children as the Fayette County Library Bookmobile Driver and also as John Conner from this year's Bicentennial Celebration, both are known as outstanding actors and community supporters.)

As I am made aware of more events and info I will post them here on this page with update statuses.