Makin' Plans for the Future

What's in the box?

Howdy, y'all! Here's a brief note to let you know what I am working on for all my blogs. I am in the process of contacting some folks in order to get some giveaways. This is my first time to do this, so I'm taking a little extra time to make sure I am doing things the right way, dotting "i"s and crossing "t"s and all that. I guess I should include the fact that I have to find some willing sponsors who'll help a brutha out.  :)

I have some other things up my sleeve which are just ideas right now and I'm going over them time and again, looking at them this way then looking at them that way to see if I can make a good idea even better.

I want all of my blogs to be successful. Success, to me, means providing you with a product that once you've tried it, you'd have no qualms about trying it again. There is no success unless your audience is happy. I want you to be happy. If I'm doing my job, it's a win-win situation for all of us.

I digress. Regarding the giveaways. I will be awarding the gifts to only registered readers. If you haven't signed up to be a member of any of the three blogs, please register so you will be eligible to win something cool. If you don't sign up that's cool, I'd just like to see you have a chance to win a cool prize. When you register with any of my blogs, I will never pass your information on to anybody for any reason whatsoever. Having said all that, I still have to find a service to do all the heavy lifting for me in regards to picking a winner for any particular prize. Long story short, they do stuff I have no idea how to do...for now.

I'll keep you on top of things as the unfold or unravel, whichever the case may be. One thing I am very confident in is you, the readers. Your support has been unwavering and I am in debt to you for it. Thank you.

Adios,
Toby

TexNetMaine Update

A Maine Condo

You are missing out on some great stories and a near-blizzard in Maine on my other blogs today! On Three States Plus One, I discovered someone else who likes to check out some of the towns in Texas that have unusual names. There are links there that will keep you occupied for a while with some seriously funny town names. Dumbass News has a surprise ending that has me depressed and Because Toby Said So has a story about the near-blizzard that is pounding Maine today.

See? All three blogs offer you a smorgasboard of stuff that could keep you busy until the end of your work day. It is Friday after all. <hint hint>  Have a great weekend and be safe on the roads, we like having you around.  :)

Adios,
Toby, Blog Bossman

Wanna Be a Guest Blogger? Take 2

Now that I have a "Home Base" from which to operate, I have more freedom to address some issues that have been nagging at me for a while. One thing I'd like to take a look at is reader participation. Since I know so many of on a personal basis, I know I can count on you for an unvarnished response. That's exactly what I need to make an informed decision, even if the truth is ugly. I can take it. Really. So, fire away!

I mentioned this idea a few weeks back and it went over like green turd in a punch bowl, but I think I'll toss it up again and see what comes down with it. I would seriously like to have some of you, the readers, write some stuff that I can post on any/all of my blogs. For those of you from around the world who just recently discovered one/all of my blogs, feel free to make a submission to my "corporate" (I just had to say "corporate") email address, which I'll post in a minute. Even if English is not your first language, don't be shy. Send in something you'd like to see on the internet, I'll look at it, make fun of your English edit it and before you know know you'll be as famous as I am. I am known and admired by ones of people around the neighborhood from all over the world! You don't have to possess Shakespearian writing skills to put together something that is blogworthy. Hell, if you can write above a second grade level, you're in like Flynn. The proof is in the pudding. I'm just sayin'. It's not a paying gig (yet), but it is a chance to polish up on your writing skills and share some kind of stupid shit with the Human Race, except Liberals, who are a species unto themselves. Kind of like cockroaches. Again, I digress.

I am always open to suggestions, so feel free to make them at any time you'd like. My email is open 24/7. And don't forget to write up a guest blogger post and send it to me.

• Contact info: email - texnetmaine AT gmail DOT com.

• TexNetMaine Blog Affiliates      

                Three States Plus One
                Dumbass News
                Because Toby Said So

TexNetMaine: An Empire-In-Waiting Is Born!

Welcome to TexNetMaine! TexNetMaine is a network of blogs that, as of this writing, consists of three blogs, which I'll list later in this post, with more blogs under development. I don't want you to get the wrong idea, TexNetMaine  is not some high falutin multi-national conglomerate. The network has exactly one employee, and that is me; I am the Administrator as well as the chief cook, bottle washer, janitor and all around nice guy, the opinion of my ex-wives and some ladies that would have made outstanding ex-wives, notwithstanding.

A little history: I am still relatively new to blogging having started my first blog, Three States Plus One, June 14, 2010 followed on September 19 by Dumbass News and finally, Because Toby Said So debuted on November 12, 2010. On Three States Plus One, I write about the history, people, culture and, once in a while, a post about some personal experience while living in one of the "Big Three".  These three states are near and dear to me - Texas (born & bred), Colorado (I lived there for many years off & on) and Maine (where I finally hung hat almost 5 years ago). The Plus One part of the title refers to an occasional post about another state in the Union. Dumbass News brings The Dumbass on a daily basis and Because Toby Said So is a cousin to Dumbass News, except that I'll cover current events from time to time.

I write because it's a hoot to put something funny on "paper" and I think that humor is a great way to get people to think about what I have written. I don't try to change minds, I simply put food for thought out there and hope somebody eats it. It would be rather presumptuous of me to consider myself a professional writer, so I don't. I'm just a guy who writes stuff and hopes tons of people will give it a look, like it and re-visit my sites. Sometimes I use adult language, but only when I feel it's necessary to the plot. And given the plot in some of my writings, a little cussin' certainly can't take away from something when there's nothing there. But, you'll find that out on your own soon enough, when if you stop by one of my places.
 
Personal: I am married to Heather; Dad to Trey, Toby, Isabella and Bailey. They range in age from 31 all the way down to 3 years old. I'm also a proud Grandpa to five aewsome grandkids, 3 boys, 2 girls.

I am a Native of Texas now living in Maine. I'll tell you about it sometime. It's a long story, so don't ask.  :)  I am a helluva fisherman, if I do say so myself (and I just did...Fish. Fear. Me.) and an avid gardener. I love all the major sports except soccer. I just don't get soccer.

I think I covered what I needed to be covered, but I will certainly entertain any questions you might have. Ask in the comment section of any post or drop me an email at texnetmaine AT gmail DOT com. Any and all email will be read and answered; 99% of the time on the same day it was sent. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Adios,
Toby, Administrator
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Under Construction!

The TexNetMaine homepage is currently being put together. We'll be going live very soon. Come back and visit us to see the progress we are making.

Thanks!
Toby, Administartor, TexNetMaine

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