Middle-aged men are notorious for changing things in order to feel young again. Like coloring their hair, buying a fancy car and dumping their wives. I haven’t done, nor am I planning to do, any of the above. I like my grey hair, I don’t earn enough money for a fancy car and after all these years, do you really think I’m crazy enough to house-train another female?
Besides I’m almost forty-two, it’s too late now.
I did however went for a face-lift. Well, not me personally, just my blog, which is kind of a big deal. It’s been the most difficult thing I had to do this year. You see, I got a little bored with the same layout after three years. So I’ve been contemplating this extremely drastic step for a VERY long time.
Like all face-lifts some people might not like the final result, even though it took me nine years to decide on a new design. Those people who don’t like change. Some of you didn’t mind the sagging skin and the ginormous bags under the eyes and the million wrinkles spreading like wild-fire across my face.
Then there are others who would reckon it’s a major improvement and change is as good as a holiday. Those of you who are so impressed with the new look that you might even want my number.
So here’s the thing. It’s easy to undo the procedure with the click of a few buttons. The question is: Should I? or Shouldn’t I?
Do you like the new lay-out? Or are you thinking WTF did he do now?
I’m keen and semi-desperate for any feedback…PLEEEEEASE!
You know how insecure I am…
Yup. This new layout is good.
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Thank you Amanda!! Appreciate the reply. Your first off the mark…
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Ek hou baie hiervan!Dis baie vriendelik en rustig op die oog…rustigheid gaan saam met ouderdom..LOL
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Baie dankie, alle positiewe kommentaar is welkom…;-)
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Thumbs up!
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Awesome!!
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Looks great Pieter! I have struggled with this as well, trying new themes but hesitant to press the button! Perhaps 2016 will be the year!
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I took the plunge and so far…touch wood…the reaction seems positive. I know what you mean, it’s nerve-racking.and hopefully worth it…time will tell.
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I see you’ve gone with the Hemingway theme. It’s a nice theme with neat features. I like the tan color; it suits someone of your exemplary manliness.
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You are the only person who spotted the theme…wow. I’m impressed, but I’ve been impressed for a while…and why are you commenting about the colour? Because that should have nothing to do with manliness…
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This is indeed proof that a leopard can change its spots – and for the better. To highlight just how good the new one is, I can’t remember what the old one looked like. I like the brown/tan colour – it’s not at all girlish. It’s creative in a masculine non-flimsy-flamsy sort of way.
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I read the comment abut not at all girlish but I also now Bruce…you know the story about the little boy who cried Wolf…
Glad you liked it, irrespective whether you think it’s manly or not…
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I think it looks excellent. Smart, yet cool and classy, just like you. 🙂
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Wow thanks so much…and even though I truly appreciate your positive comment…what does Stickman think?
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Honestly – I get your blog via email, so I don’t remember what it looked like before! I’m sure it’ll do. : )
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In that case…I just have to say, it looks better…and thanks for commenting.
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I think it looks like it’s screaming -you! So, I would keep it.
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When you means it is screaming me, I’m assuming you mean charming, debonair, handsome, funny and tall… 😉
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Oh, of course. What else would I possibly have meant? It wouldn’t have had anything to do with your writing persona. Oh silly, to even question my motives.
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Well what can I say. I really, really, really like my peeps…
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Looking good! Everyone needs a change every once in a while. This is a good one.
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Thank you Cheryl. I’m glad you like it!
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This place reeks of musk and mancave. All you need now is a moose head on the wall and some beer on tap. Nice change! Speaking of beer, what would you have on tap? Just curious.
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Thank you for the positive feedback. It took me long enough! With regards to the beer, definitely a South African brand, but more likely some great wine.
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It looks great! I’m sure your gray hair does too . My husband doesn’t dye his either 😋
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Thank you for the positive feedback I really appreciate it, It’s weird by somehow grey hair on men looks distinguished. So we both are then by definition, distinguished.
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Facelift is looking good! Not bad at all. Like it. 😊
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That’s what I like to hear! Thank you so much for commenting.
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