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Athelstone posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago
Festival of Writing is back on at York this year. Any takers?
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Athelstone posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago
In case you hadn’t noticed, we now have a choice of editors for posting in forums. The default, what you see first, is the “Visual Editor”. This is actually the main editor for WordPress, (the core software for the Den), but it is disabled by BBPress, (the WordPress plugin that gives us forums). The reason for this seemingly odd choice, is that…[Read more]
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Athelstone started the topic I Remember in the forum Blogs 4 years, 2 months ago
I remember meeting you, in 1978. The person who introduced you said you were a good bloke. It didn’t recommend you to me. But as the evening wore on, you did seem decent enough.
I remember jeans and a white T-shirt and a scruffy canvas jacket.
I remember bumping into you later in the Student Union bar. It was good to see you.
I remember the B…[Read more]
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(((Hugs)))
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Such a lovely memoriam, Ath. I’m so sorry for you that he has gone.
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Oh Ath, what a beautiful and heartrending tribute. I’m so sorry you’ve lost your old friend xx
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Bloody hell. He was three years younger than my husband. Makes you think. RIP, Paul. Hugs, Ath.
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Yeah, he was three years younger than me, too. And yes, it does make you think.
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Athelstone posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago
OK. There are a few changes to look out for. The new Main Menu is obvious, as is the new presentation of messages on the Activity Page. To be honest, I prefer the old appearance, but this version has the advantage of not suffering from the “missing posts” bug. On forums, you now have access to the “Visual Editor” as well as the old “Text (HTML)…[Read more]
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Looking good! Seems easier to log in now too
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There has always been a login button for WordPress, top left, that many folks don’t spot. It goes when you’re logged in and you get a tiny profile picture top left, where you can log out. The extra login widget that was located on the sidebar is quite nice, because it replicates that functionality, but a bit bolder. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite…[Read more]
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Yes, I had the same recently. Does the WP login work if you have a WP site? My generic WP login is different to this one
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I don’t think the sites are linked in any way. Every WP site will have its own unique user lists and passwords. Obviously you can set the same name and password for different sites if you want. I have a WordPress.com userid and password. No idea what the password is as it’s years since I used it, but I’m certain it wouldn’t work here.
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Thanks. Just tried logging out and in via that login and it seems to work, useful to know
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On the other hand, I think that WordPress (.com) tries, with varying success, to track what sites are created based on WordPress, and what known userids visit them.
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Exciting! Thank you so so much, Ath.
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly comp – March 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 2 months ago
The glow of embers in the fireplace, warm and comforting
Shadows chased by the sudden flare of a match
A candle flickering in a steamed-up window
The bob of a rescuer’s headlamp on a snowy mountain
A lighthouse in a stormy sea, guiding, reassuring
Sunlight slicing through dark curtains
A beam of torchlight on an unlit path
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Athelstone posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago
A quick update on the update – as in proposed changes to the site. I hope to release these soon, but there are still some annoying bugs lurking in the dim and distant recesses of the WordPress/BuddyPress/bbPress code which I would at least like to understand first. Progress has been excrutiatingly slow, so I may release some of the more useful…[Read more]
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Since bugs and codes are completely beyond my capability to understand, this is where I pat you awkwardly on the shoulder and tell you have absolute faith in you 🙂
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*I* have absolute faith
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Your faith is much appreciated. It’s hard to sustain annoyance in the face of software that’s free and supported by a mass of volunteers. That said, it’s sometimes frustrating to follow an issue to the stage where somebody reports a similar problem, a developer responds with a few obscure statements, the online thread simply ends without any outcome.
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and it happens more than once…
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Your work is appreciated, Ath. 🙂
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Thanks, Kate. As it happens, I’ve had a nightnare day when nothing worked and the site ended up so broken that I had to restore it to the backup I did before starting. I’ll have to look at plan B tomorrow.
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Thank you for all your hard work, Ath.
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Just checked out previous autumn challenges and much impressed with new, improved ease of use. My IT skills being all but nil I hugely appreciate your efforts – thank you..
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Knicks replied to the topic Monthly comp – March 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 2 months ago
Lols, oh dear. I’m happy. I am. Happy happy happy. Tinking the happiest of thoughts. And not failing whatsoever. *goes off to see what big, fat li-, I mean what I can do* 😬😬 haha
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Knicks replied to the topic Monthly Comp – February 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 2 months ago
Each of the entries for February was so evocative, provocative and moody; it was a great selection of theme from @Raine, and great flow of words from everyone who participated. Congrats as always, Ath, can’t wait to go peek and see what you have in store for March 😊✨
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Athelstone started the topic Monthly comp – March 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 2 months ago
We need some light. Up to 500 words with a happy ending. Thank you.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Comp – February 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 2 months ago
Gosh, thanks Raine. I think there were some really excellent entries this month. I put my win down to luck – and sneaking “Madrigal” into my story.
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Raine replied to the topic Monthly Comp – February 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 2 months ago
Thank you guys for entering! And for writing such fun pieces – they all have something special to them, I think.
@athelstone I love the details and voice of yours, the small touches that make each character so recognisable.
@sandradavies well, naked men wrestling, what more can anyone ask for really?? Love the balance of violence and tenderness…[Read more] -
Raine posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago
Just a couple more days to get your monthly comp entries in. If it helps with motivation, I’ve just had a recent one accepted for publication! So write them words, they might end up earning you money!
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Daedalus posted an update 4 years, 2 months ago
Have you seen this @thea? https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/feb/22/lavish-roman-mosaic-is-biggest-found-in-london-for-50-years
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Thanks so much for the link, Daeds! I have read about several interesting finds recently along the HS2 route, but I hadn’t heard about this mosaic in London. What a wonderful find, and in good condition too 🙂
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No problem. I was astonished that there’s still stuff like that left to find!
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Yes, there have been amazing finds. They certainly built stuff to last 🙂
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Knicks replied to the topic Monthly Comp – February 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 3 months ago
Sarita
Clouds thicker than Peruvian fog, vaporous specters rising across the shifting mirror of the sky. The day’s restlessness calms my peregrine heart, part of the patterning and paradox of life I’ve come to cherish. Chilling drops of rain splatter like surprises on my upturned face, not unpleasant, like a birthday party you didn’t expect but a…[Read more]
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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Comp – February 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 3 months ago
Byrd
‘Somewhat overshadowed by Tallis.’
‘Sorry?’
Janet looked up from the score at Penrose who was holding his copy at arm’s length. His other hand grasped his lapel as though he was striking the pose of some learned patrician. Probably just what he was doing, she thought. She felt a twinge of guilt, but also resignation. If only he hadn’t in…[Read more]
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Knicks replied to the topic Monthly Comp – February 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 3 months ago
On it, dolly 🥰🥰
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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition – January 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 3 months ago
Well done all, especially Raine. I thought it was a bit special.
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Raine started the topic Monthly Comp – February 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 3 months ago
Right folks. Two things that featured heavily in my weekend were Encanto and storms … so those are my inspirations for this month’s challenge. I want a scene with 2+ siblings interacting & a weather or astrological event. 400 words by the 28th, bonus points for Encanto easter eggs!
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Raine replied to the topic Monthly Competition – January 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 3 months ago
Aw thank you @knickylaurelle!! Glad it struck a chord 🙂 And I loved everyone else’s entries so yay everyone!
Okay, I need to think about next month – will get pondering and post something later/tmrw.
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Kate replied to the topic Monthly Competition – January 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 3 months ago
Well done Raine and thank you Knicks. I’d forgotten how much fun it is writing these short skits.
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Not me, I’m afraid. I’m too immobile at present and in-person festivals have never been my thing. Are you going, Ath?
I wouldn’t mind, especially if there are a few faces I haven’t seen for a while. That said it’s an awful lot of money even with the discount for members/earlybird.
Maybe I won’t go. Having been invited to book NOW and hurry, early bird discounts are only there for a week, none of the “buy” buttons work on the site.
I couldn’t log in to the members’ site yesterday but I managed just now. They seem to have had a few glitches recently.
It’s been a few years since I was last there but I seem to remember I always think I’ll enjoy it more than I do (barring the company, of course!) We need to have our own ‘York’
Yes, I didn’t get nearly as much as I thought I would out of the one I went to. It was fabulous meeting up with everyone but everything else was a bit – just, OK, really. Of course, had the agents swooned over my work at the 1-2-1 sessions and offered immediate representation, as they were supposed to, my view may have been different. But the best…[Read more]
Oof, even early bird is still a fair bit more than it used to be. I don’t think I’ll be there. Like Sea says – I’d rather just meet up with Denizens!
Yes, I hasten to point out that I was trying the “buy” button (unsuccessfully) not because I’d decided to buy, but to see whether there were any choices to make. Looks like you buy a ticket then choose what you want to do.
By my reckoning, without the early bird it’s £700 (or thereabouts). What if you’re not a member of JW?
Well, our fridge freezer passed away at the weekend, probably at some point on Friday evening so we didn’t notice until Saturday afternoon, by which point about £100 worth of frozen food was spoiled. Our neighbour over the road who used to repair kitchen appliances said it would cost almost as much to repair as to buy a new one. So that’s firmed…[Read more]