Friday, June 11, 2010

5000 Posts At The Cave Of Cool


OMG - Since September 2008 to June 2010 I worked daily to reach my silent goal of 5000 posts. Of course, since I combined the features of both a tumblr and a straight blog in one place (because I like all my toys kept together), it was easier to reach that goal. This does not, however, diminish the sheer awesomeness of the achievement.

I have filled up 91% of my allowed space from BLOGGER so I doubt I will reach 6000 before running out. I know I will have no trouble finding content. In fact I actually do follow a pretty rigid editing process.

Ideas have about a day to either be posted or they just go away. Somethings come back around often because they are my pet interests but I still regret the ones that get away. Even my brain can hold only so much coolness.

My unlimited love to those of you who follow and comment. I know it can't be easy to like everything I talk about so thanks for turning a blind eye to those things that make you uncomfortable. I would like to tell you that I will stop those kind of posts but we both know how silly a pronouncement that would be.

In celebration of this event, I hope to have a new header up soon. I commissioned a piece of art from the fabulous Becca based on everything that is greatest about the Cave of Cool and I have every confidence that what she came up with will be terrific.

28 comments:

Contemplating Cadie said...

That really is AMAZING!

Tim Knight said...
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Tim Knight said...

Wow! Congratulations!

90% capacity though - what happens when you run out of room?

Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolness said...

That is what I don't know. I refuse to delete anything so I think I just go on to the Cave of Cool II and hope people follow.

Tim Knight said...

Good plan - I'm onboard with that :D

Sam G said...

Whoa. That is mind blowing. To quote U2 "I will follow"! 5,000 more and beyond!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

I can't even wrap my brain around 5000 posts. Congratulations!

Wings1295 said...

WOW - 5,000 is such a huge number! Congrats, Cal!

Maybe you should have capped this blog at the 5,000 mark and opened the new II at 5,001!

:)

Here's to many, many more!

Rol said...

Congratulations, here's to another 5000!

There's a limit to blogger space? Eek.

TotusMel said...

I knew you were prolific, but...damn. Congrats!

Chase March said...

Congratulations!

I like your blog better than a tumblr because you take the time to write insightful posts. You simply don't just reblog stuff or post up pictures.

Keep up the good work. I read your stuff every day, even if I don't comment that often.

Margaret Benbow said...

5,000 posts, Yowza! Bravo! I'll definitely follow you, babbling comments, to the new Cave of Cool II.

Darius Whiteplume said...

Wow. I have a paltry 865 posts, counting some scheduled and drafts.

I had no idea Blogger had a space limit. Maybe I need to show you how to direct link to Tumblr's images?

Leviathud said...

5000 posts! And to think, you had me at redhead.

Congrats Cal! Looking forward to the 10000th!

Rowan Bourn said...

That's an amazing accomplishment. I only have 4, currently :-)

Dr. Monkey Von Monkerstein said...

To ensure the future posting of pictures and stuff create more blog authors for your blog. I post under several different variations of my main blog name so I can always be assured of being able to post lots more stuff. You can have up to 100 blog authors on one blog. And congrats on the milestone.

TS Hendrik said...

I think it's awesome but I hate you just a little for being that prolific. J/K
That is wicked cool stuff. You know I'll follow you over to a part deux if needs be.

Drake said...

5,000, wow and holy posting fiend Batman!

And a new header drawn by Becca, major coolness.

Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...

You are incredible.Do you ever sleep? What percentage of the posts are of Selena? (She must be 18 by now. If not, I'm sure she'll be there by post 6000.)Congratulations, Cal. It's really remarkable that you keep cranking them out with no commercial breaks and high quality too.
xoRobyn

DrGoat said...

Congratulations Cal,
Holy guacamole, 5000! Keep up the good fight. Make us uncomfortable, we dare you. The comfort level is very high as far as I can see.

Booksteve said...

Much congratulations, sir! Keep doing what you're doing!

Ally said...

wow, that is amazing! good for you! no idea how you keep it up and do such a great job as well :)


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Matt said...

Loads and loads of congratulations, Cal!

Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolness said...

Thanks for all the love my people. I appreciate your viewership more than you will ever know.

I also appreciate the suggestions that will let me go on without having to create a new Cave of Cool once I get near my limit.

I like the idea of creating new identities to post on my blog. I once ran for President of my univesity under the name 'Dr Henk Raoul' and actually got over 1500 votes. I sense a return of that magnificent latino bastard.

He was a plastic surgeon and member of the pro bowler's tour. And quite a 'bon vivant' if I remember correctly. Plus the ladies liked him and you know I am all about providing love for the ladies.

Pat Tillett said...

Wow friggin' double wow!!!
That is amazing...
I'm darn sure everyone will follow you if you have to start something new. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Megan said...

This makes me happy. And sad that I missed, what, the first 3500 or so?!? Argh!

Simon B said...

Hey Cal - belated congrats for your milestone! Keep 'em coming, mate!!

Cal's Canadian Cave of Coolness said...

Everything is there Megan. So you can learn the true story right from the beginning. I hope the filmakers do their detailed research.