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The Observations of a Horse Racing Enthusiast
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The_Knight_Sky said
Hello Brian –
While my blog is in its infancy I’m planning to do more polls and get the public involved by voting on various issues. I’m hoping to try out some polling widgets. The polls are similar to the ones both of us currently use from PollDaddy.
So I was wondering in the future if you would be interested in participating by posting a one time widget code along with a few other blogs.
The idea is to get a meaningful number of voters on every poll.
We could have a lot of fun with it.
There’s no work on your part except a one time installment of the widget code onto your blog sidebar. I do the work on PollDaddy.
Suggestions for poll questions are always welcome from participants. This could stimulate some interesting conversations around the blogosphere in the coming weeks.
What do you think?
~ Norm
Brian Appleton said
Sure, I’d love to, just name the date!
The_Knight_Sky said
Excellent Brian !
I’m still learning the functions and hopefully we can get a few more bloggers on board in a few weeks. The more the merrier!
I assume your sidebar can hold a widget about 150 px wide.
If not, please can correct me on that.
~ Norm
Brian Appleton said
Norm-
I’m not sure about the widget size my sidebar can hold. Still trying to figure things out on here. If there is a problem I’ll let you know and we can work from there.
The_Knight_Sky said
Hi Brian -
I think this “micro” version should fit in just about everyone’s sidebars:
http://theknightskyracing.blogspot.com/2009/12/seasons-greetings-look-back-before.html
I’ve incorporated this one into the body of my post
but those in the “network” should have no trouble.
Polldaddy works for me and I’m always open to suggestions
for the “poll question of the week”.
I’ll send you a remote widget code
when I get the chance soon. Good day.
~ Norm
The_Knight_Sky said
hiya Brian -
Please find the html code for The Poll of the Week.
You’re free to post it anywhere you want to on your page.
Simply paste it where onto an html area.
This widget is named: remote 1
Poll question suggestions are welcome
from those bloggers participating in this effort.
~ Norm
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Brian Appleton said
Hi Norm-
For some reason it isn’t working properly. I’m not sure if it’s me or what.
The_Knight_Sky said
Brian -
It’s not you. It’s me. LOL
Since you’re on WordPress
you may have to install a simple plug in first.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/polldaddy/
Then paste:
Steve at Wireplayers has his Widget up without any problem.
Please do try again.
We can have a lot of fun with it in the future.
Good day.
~ Norm
gib said
Nice score this afternoon with TIMBER RESERVE. I expected you to be playing Aqueduct. I was looking forward to some company in the cold.
Brian Appleton said
Thanks, I’m not usually right with my picks since I don’t have access to HRTV or TVG, so I have to go all by the “black & white”. I prefer to be able to watch the horses before I make picks.
It’s fun though, I’ve never participated in one of those contests before.
Kevin Stafford said
Brian – I just had one of the proudest moments of my blogging experience last night – adding YOUR BLOG to the TBA Blogroll!
Have you received the official word yet? Zipse says you’re in! Finally!!!! Well deserved, I might add. Of course, given what an awesome commentor you always were, I had no doubt you’d be a doubly impressive blogger – but still, it’s times like these when my heart sings with joy!
Congrads on getting in! The TBA is a stronger organization with you as a member.
I was literrally so happy when I got the news last night that I danced a little jig at the computer.
Brian Appleton said
Thank you so much Kevin!! I was super excited when Brian told me I was a TBA member.
You were very instrumental in helping me get up and started, so I thank you once again, I’ve enjoyed every minute of my blogging experiance! (:
Calvin L. Carter said
Brian,
Your comment did not appear on my blog but I agree with you about J P’s Gusto. Tiznow and Colonel John are the best runners we have seen from the Man o’ War sire line in some time and I’d like to see the name of J P’s Gusto added to that list.