Wednesday, 17 September 2008

Time for a change!!!

Well, it has been time for a change for my blog! And I would like to thank my very good friend Chica from Photo-Projectz for taking the time and effort to create and build this marvellous layout.

I absolutely love the header and the colour scheme. It is a significant improvement on what was here before, and she has really managed to capture a part of me here. Chica has kindly left a few things for me to play with to enable me to add my very own personal touch. So I will be having a dabble over the next few days!

If you would like help with your blog design, then I totally recommend you visit Chica's graphic design services website design-bug.

27 comments:

Kelly Ann said...

Awww, your so welcome Cracker. your so genuine and kind, that I just had to help you out when you needed it. :)

Graham Ettridge said...

Chica, I sincerely appeeciate your time and hard work on this! And thanks for being a great friend too :) ~ Cracker!!

Graham Ettridge said...

oops! Typo alert! That was "appreciate" lol!!

Memories Of Mine said...

New layout looks fantastic. It was lovely of Chica to help you out. She has done a grat job.

My blog is very plain as I have no skill when it come to organiseing and andd extra bits to it. LOL!

Can't wait to see it with all your finishing touches.

no more said...

well done chica! Change is always good. I think the color scheme really goes with the content, has a journal/travel like feel to it. The header is fantastic! Photoshop? I so wish I could come up with a header, mine are always so cheezy

Kelly Ann said...

You won't mind me plugging me graphic service site in here will ya? I can help a lot of people out.

http://design-bug.blogspot.com/

Thanks Cracker :D

Tish said...

Great job, Chica!

Graham, I want to see larger versions of those photos of you! :)

Hope to chat with you soon.

Anonymous said...

Hey you little sweetie, I agree with Chica..."you're so genuine and kind," ABSOLUTELY the BEST!

The only thing I miss is your podcast greeting. It was fun to hear your voice. I listened to that a couple of times. Just love the accent!!! :) :) Maybe it's still here and I just can't find it. If not I think it should be added. In fact I liked yours so much that I recorded one of my own but it's not as good as what you had. Yours was so natural and warm, like the guy next door....like YOU!

Thinking of you and hope you've avoided this chest/throat thing that's going around the world right now.

Take care my dear friend.
Know that you are thought of often.
I've missed being here more and seeing what you are up to.

GREAT BIG HUGS!!!!
Robin xx :) :)

PS Also watched the video below of Swindon in Wiltshire and loved seeing where you live. I tried to spot your house but they didn't put a red X on it. I kept looking for "GRAHAM LIVES HERE >>>", but the bloody laggards forgot to do that. LOL :) :) Rob x

Unknown said...

Hey, Trig from SezWho here.

Just wanted to stop by to see if you ran into any problems etc. with the service.

Let me know at trig@sezwho.com

-Trig

docemdy said...

Love the new layout very much.

Janine Kain said...

Looks good!!

AZZITIZZ said...

Oooooh nice!
Thought I had come to the wrong blog at first.
Been off line for some reason, couldn't find my blog or anyone elses for about seven or so hours.
No idea what the prob was and no idea how it got fixed??????
Hope you are having a great week.
Love Azzy
X

Choc Mint Girl said...

Verrreee nice! Love the header. :) Well done to both of you. :)

Michelle Hix said...

Graham

I used to have a little bit of an issue getting on to your blog sometimes (it would freeze up on me and I would have to get out and reload) but this new site loads just fine and fast. Great job! Love it!

Wayfaring Wanderer said...

You're getting all sorts of positive feedback here.....I won't be the party pooper.....I love it, too! Great job Chica :o)

I suppose that maybe I need a snazzy layout too, I'm just cheap!!

Anonymous said...

Oh, this is just awesome! It loads fast, display your pictures at the bottom, great layout, great color scheme... this is approved by Zhu! ;)

Graham Ettridge said...

A little message to all of you who have given such kind comments here, thank you all very much!!! And I also want to thank each and every one of you for being such a wonderful source of inspiration! You all help make a really big difference! Thank you again!

Anonymous said...

I love the knew layout. It is very creative and perfect your travelers. I found a new travel site, baraaza.com. I think you might like it.

Melissa

Janette said...

Wow, I turn my back for a few days and wow, this is fab! Really love it! I too used to have problems loading your original blog and this is alot better organised. Love the header, want to do something similar with mine, mmm, might have to get hubbie working on that as some point!

Anonymous said...

Hi Getty! Thank you so much for leaving a comment on my blog. I couldn´t believe my eyes when I was reading what you wrote. Thank you very much! Besides, English is not my mother tongue, so I was very pleased to read such nice words :D I can´t help thanking you again...xoxo

Max Coutinho said...

Hey Graham!

Nice change!! I like the new layout: refreshing :D!

Cheers

The Social Reformer said...

Great Great Layout

linda said...

Great layout. So often I could not load your last one (slow). Well done. Apparently a change is as good as a holiday - not sure about that.

no more said...

Its awful quiet around here lately, what are you busy with? :)
PS: Just a note that your posts don't have the date posted, only the time?

I look forward to the results of the photo challenge, and to see if you had any time to balance that egg!

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Simply Organized 4 Life & Koaching by Kimberly said...

Graham,

A really nice design (and I always loved your original one as well). I am glad you followed your heart for a new look. Sometimes we need that to spice things up a bit.

Best always love,
Kimberly

Anonymous said...

Hi Graham! Loooong time no talk! Thanks so much for the nice messages you left on my blog. I took an unplanned break from blogging, but now I'm getting back into it.
Your blog looks great! And I always love looking at your photography.
I've taken your advice about the gee-tar recordings! Well, I'm practicing hard and working up the skill (and courage) to post it. :)
I hope all is well, talk to you soon!

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