Where Has the Gardener Been?

by The Gardener on Thursday, April 10, 2008

The Gardener has been in exile from the garden.  In fact, the Garden has been for sale for several months and, although a number of people have expressed interest, the right buyer has not yet come along.  If and when the right person shows an interest in carrying on, there will be a sale.

Why?

The answer is very simple:  The Garden participates in the October breast cancer awareness program, as described in the post below.

There have been more visitors to this site in relationship to that post than ever before in this site’s history.

That post generated more comments than any other post.  Many folks took the time to leave a comment in support of the campaign to raise money for the American Cancer Society.  In fact, comments are still being posted expressing support.

And yet  . . . not a single person participated in the campaignNot one.  Not a single penny was raised.

Why?  Well, I have lots of theories, none of which really matter.

The fact that so many people feigned interest and support, but completely failed to follow through, disappointed and discouraged me to the point that I decided to sell the site and quit blogging. In fact, it has taken me many months to muster the strength to sign on and write this post expressing my feelings.

We are by nature flawed and imperfect beings.  But that not a single poster stepped up and put his/her money where his/her comment was by actually making a donation was too much for me.  Just. too. much.

{ 119 comments }

1 Avas1 Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 10:07 am

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2 ice melter Monday, October 6, 2008 at 11:24 am

i certainly hope the new owners of this blog will get back to the good gardeing stuff.

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3 Money Making Consultants Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 6:26 am

This is my first visit on your blog and I found it so interesting and valuable. Thanks a lot. I also hope that the new owner will be good also.

4 Spearypearl Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 10:40 pm

We donate to quite a few civic concerns not the least of which is cancer research. If you still own the blog this fall I can promise you we will donate something.

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5 Roger Hamilton Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 9:21 am

Sorry to hear that.. good luck in your other plans!

6 Marketing Management Strategy Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 4:55 pm

That is too bad. :(
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7 Mendham Real Estate Monday, December 1, 2008 at 9:19 am

So sad about what happened. Just continue blogging.

8 ebeneara1 Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 4:26 am

I like gardening.I just want to involve in these topics so that i can get knowledge on the topic which i likes more…

9 John Henn Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 9:32 am

that’s a good article. I love your site. Good to hear you are back..Anyways..have a happy blogging.

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10 Zac Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 6:42 pm

hmmm, look forward to more soon I hope. Cold here in Ohio so the garden is just as stagnent here.

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11 Spokane South Hill Real Estate Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:33 am

Nice article to read. Glad that you are still blogging in spite of what happened.

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12 Denver Properties Friday, December 12, 2008 at 12:56 pm

I am very sorry to hear that. Well, good luck to you and I wish you all the best.

13 Walnut Real Estate Monday, December 15, 2008 at 1:36 pm

Good luck to the new owner! I wish you all the best too.

14 Woga Garten Pavillon Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 5:19 am

My bestfriend’s mom just died recently because of breast cancer. The Gardener’s campaign was a very good one, and it’s too bad I only get to read it just now. My bestfriend and I have been helping charities through different reach out programs, and this is something that we do.

15 Realtor Website Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 11:06 am

So sorry about what happened. Well, Goodluck to you and Wish you all the best.

16 Lucinda Becks Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 6:55 am

Stumbleupon is probably one of my favorite firefox addons. I could be clicking that button for hours and not realize it. great idea and tips. thanks for sharing.

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17 bissell steam mop Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 11:32 pm
18 Nashville Plumbers Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 5:51 pm

Wow, that’s horrible. I don’t know why people would lie about that. I think it’s just hard to say no to something like that.

19 Kennewick Real Estate Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 7:54 pm

Curious what the site ended up selling for.

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