Blog Enhancements in the Works - Hey Not Final Yet - Okay Almost There!

I am currently having fun making changes to my blog, so if you see changes, guess what? It may change in the next minute or so. I wish Blogger had something that you could work on your blog changes behind the scenes or have an option to close it temporarily, however, with a displayed message.

v Well, maybe there is something like that and I am not aware of it, so I will be doing it the hard way. This may not be final. What you see right now, just wait for the announcement in my next post. Have fun watching!
Update: My last thing is to work on the post. However, in the meantime while I am thinking what to write, I will be visiting my blogger friends. Hopefully, you will like the minty green theme color.

~ Anna

Comments

Lena said…
I love the header, Anna :)
And unfortunately blogger has no such option.. you cant close it with the notification or something like that :(
Peter said…
Hi Anna! If only blogger has some new and exciting templates, we'd all be happy.

Now, I don't mean to be a pain in the butt but the blue coloured text in the side bars and the post titles can hardly be seen. Does anyone else see this problem?

Take Care,
Peter
Peter said…
Hi! Me again, sorry. I forget to mention that the header image is faded and that I'm using Internet Explorer 7. My browser is most probably the problem here!

Take Care,
Peter
Anonymous said…
Very nice header Anna. Love it.
And I see you've been strolling around in your garden in the middle of winter. You're getting as bad as me LOL

Good luck with the blog changed. If you need help I think I might be able to provide some advice. I have lots of experience changing my blogs up LOL

~JD
Ren said…
Hey Anna,

Do whatever cosmetic surgery you want to the blog, but please leave the author of the blog alone. :)

Ren
Ruth said…
Anna, I created a test blog, that isn't open to the public. That way I can make all the changes I want and nobody sees. And I can work on posts ahead if I want to as well.

Have fun!
Max Coutinho said…
Hey Anna,

So far so good: I love the header :D! Is it you?

I agree with Peter: if blogger would come up with some new, futuristic and exciting templates we would all be very appreciative (this is nothing that I haven't told Blogger and bloody google in writing)!

Whenever I wish to do some changes, I do them in my trial blog first and then I work on my actual one...double the work, I know...

I can read the blue coloured text (but that's me, because I am used to dark colours against dark backgrounds), but Anna...if Peter can't, then you can bet that more people won't be able either.

Either than that: it is looking good :D!

Cheers
David Leonard said…
Superb capture! Really poetic. I love it!
Lynda Lehmann said…
Anna, I love your photo and the new header is very interesting and fitting.

I've been fooling around with changes to my page, too, and I know how you feel about the changes showing up before you have the new vision of your page finalzed. I guess we're okay, really, if we don't mess up our templates or somehow lose our posts, lol...

Love to you and baby Matthew.
MedaM said…
Very nice header, Anna! I really like it.
I’ve been very busy lately so I don’t have much time for any changes on my blog. I am even late with my comments to my blogging friends.
I like your winter photo very much.
Good luck with the blog changed.:-)
Sandi McBride said…
Oh me too, Anna! But I love your blog layout...so not to many changes, okay?
Sandi
Anna, I want to have my own header on my blogger blog, so you inspire me with the changes you bring to yours. Delightful!

I'll be looking forward to what's forthcoming.
Anonymous said…
This is a funny shot. Interesting this descriptions of winter.
Bergson said…
the needles and some cotton!! It is easy the photo
;-)
Magnificent !!
LOL to Peters 1st comment. . . never mind blogger, lol

BTW is the Baby Matthew??? he is sooooo cute

Godbless
Dick said…
The header is very good, I like it a lot. We will wait and see, as far as I know you can't work behind the scenes but when you want to try things out you can do it on a testblog, but I suppose you already do that!!!!
roentare said…
Your camera angle is definitely changing with such an interesting perspective. I love the fresh looking sparkles of the ice. Very nice
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Lena. Yeah that's kind of sucks...Oh well may be in the near future. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Peter, that is true, I keep coming back to see if they have anything new. May be they just want bloggers to get creative.

You pain the butt, lol, I don't know about that. Let's see. Looks like Peter you are the only one who reads side bars, lol. I thought that bloggers don't look at them anymore :). I will change it for better Peter - just for you, lol.

Peter how did you know the image was faded, lol, in fact you are correct, it is faded - that is kind of my design, I don't want to stand out too much and overpower my photos. Yeah I use Internet Explorer 7 too.

Peter, kidding aside, thanks for your constructive criticism, it only makes me better.

Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hey JD thanks, yeah not much to explore this winter, just weeds lol. But look at them, don't they look pretty when dressed up by snow, lol?

Thanks for the offer. If I run into issues, I will know where to go. I actually found template I like, but it is 'idiot proof', so I think I can manage this for now, lol.

May be I will ask for creative opinion?

Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Ren, don't you worry, just trying new dresses on, lol, I will continue with my blogging as I did before. It is nice to have you on board this year. Thanks for your kind comment, appreciated. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Ruth, thanks, you know I was trying to do all on the fly, and I forgot about test blog. Using one now, and it is actually working out well, just will be pain in the neck once I have to implement here. I am 'chicken' if comes to trying things like that, I worry that I will do something and my blog will be beyond recognition, lol. Thanks again, Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Max. Lets write to blogger, and ask for new futuristic blog tempaltes, lol. You know we need those. Just like wordpress, I think, has nice ones.

Lol, yes I will do whatever I can to ensure Peter sees the sidebars, lol. I myself like you can see lot of stuff on the black - like faded stuff, but then I cannot think about myself, lol.

Max, I did forgot about test blog, lol, but I am using one now. I know what you mean about the double work.

Thanks again, btw on the header is my first Godson. He is about 3 years old there - and a mature almost 8 year old boy now.

Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hey David, where have you been, lol? Nice to see you here, and thank you so much for your comment. Hope all is well, and hope your little Thomas is keeping you busy - is he walking yet? Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Lynda. I guess I am getting good response on the top banner, 99% I am now thinking to keep it.

Yeah I am kind of scared to loose my posts, but I think there should be no issue, just the layout is being edited.

BTW Lynda, I need to ask you. How did you get the comment box on the same comment page, is there a setting to change, or this is something new that blogger has? How do I implement that method of commenting?

Your help is appreciated. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Medam, thank you so much. Don't you worry about blogging - moderation is the key. I loved to have everyone visit my blog very frequently, but hey life beyond blogging is more important. We want to make sure that it does not take us away from what is important in life. I will get back to you on the comment on the story blob later. Thank you so much for taking a time on my blogs, it is very much appreciated my friend. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Lol Okay Sandi, and thanks. I will try to keep it simple. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Robyn, glad that I could share my renovation energy, lol. Thanks for your comment, and glad to see you again. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks kriz, I think this may be final. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Chris. Yeah, lol. Thanks for visiting, hope all is well. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Bergson, wow, interesting, and thank you, and welcome to my blog, Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hey COH it is nice to see you here again. Yeah Peter is funny, lol. Baby Matthew is growing fast, trying to walk and talk, and changing every day - but after all very happy happy baby! Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Dick. Oh I guess you discovered my test blog - just don't tell anyone what you saw, lol. I forgot to hide it, lol. And yes test blog is working out fine, just double the work. Nice to see you blogging Dick, and thanks again. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks roentarre, it is indeed cool photo. Like I said, even weeds look good in the winter. Thanks again for your comment. Anna :)
Anonymous said…
Beautiful shot Anna, so delicate and elegant. Lovely soft tones and great contrasts. Good luck on enhancing your site.
Anna, what a beautiful photo!!! I gasped when I saw it. :D

Have fun with the remodeling. :D

It warmed up in Michigan for a day or two. YAY!!!

Hugs, JJ
I adore the header too. Am delighted with the visual treat I have seen first thing this morn. :D

Hugs, JJ
Swubird said…
Anna:

Can't wait to see the new you. I know what you mean about Blogger. But that's why it free I guess. I'm not real computer savvy, so it works out just fine for me.

Happy trails.
Max Coutinho said…
Hey Anna,

I am a bit in a hurry, today; but I came to tell you: you are most welcome, darling :D!

Your godson? He is beautiful!

Cheers
Bob Johnson said…
Cool header Anna, I love changes and your image is awesome, what ever it is, love the snow clinging to it, cool.
Anonymous said…
Changes are good. :) Happy experimenting Anna!
Anonymous said…
Hi Anna! I don't come here for the design, I come for the great content and beautiful photos. But I agree with all the others that love the new header!

I think the blue and black might only be an issue for us older eyes. LOL! I have noticed problems with my eyses on other sites, but actually can read your sidebar font quite OK.
Preity Angel... said…
I love his picture in five more years he will be able to read.. thats wonderful Anna..Header is also so good. I like the new look
kml said…
I like what you have done so far - especially on the bottom part. You are clever, and I look forward to seeing the final result. Have fun!
Anonymous said…
Thanks Anna.
Very nice header.
Anonymous said…
I add that your comments are very optimistic. Super that you not be such a person. Thanks.
Welcome to Warmia!
Anonymous said…
Super that you be such a person:)
My translator something revolves:)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks John for nice comment. I am hoping to finish my blog enhancements soon so I can go back to posting. Thanks again. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks JJ. Warmed up, but I bet the cold is back again. We are getting cold wave now. It is deceiving because it is nice and sunny outside. Happy adventures, Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hi Swubird. Thanks. You are right we should not complain too much afterall it is free like you said. Hey Swubird, your stories superseed everything! Thanks again, Anna :) PS The new me coming soon, lol.
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Max, and don't you ever worry, if you busy I understand. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Bob thanks.
BTW its a weed dressed with snowflakes, lol.
Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hey Priyank, thanks!
Changes coming soon, almost done!
Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Will, yeah I know, but I sometimes I like renovations, I don't really do it for the look but for the organization of the blog, but then I get involved in cosmetic surgery too, lol.

Thanks again, yeah the blue will be history, the new look will be minty green, lol.

Thanks again,
Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Angel.
It is very nice of you to come by, hope you are keeping well. My prayers are with you. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hi Kathy, and thanks.
Yeah actually it was one of the reasons I wanted to do blog renovations, to have that three column footer on the bottom.
Its going well so far, but I need to finish it soon, it is taking me too long. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Hey drugi krok w chmurach, thank you for commenting and visiting. Your comments are appreciated.

Feel free to write me in Polish if you wish. I can understand, just my writing isn't so good.

Warm welcome to my blog!

Anna :)
Came to see what is new so far, and I like your new header! And love the photo in your post too.
Hope all is well with you!
--JB
Beautiful photo on this post.

And even though Blogger doesn't have that option, I do my own version. I have a test blog that only I look at. I do all my testing on that and then when it's exactly the way I like it, I load it to the real blog. I even load the content from my real blog onto the test one so it looks normal.

Cindy
Anonymous said…
I wait for the change, which will be extraordinary. Hmmm .. nice photos. Regards from Yogyakarta City, Indonesia.
pino said…
best of the best!!!!!!
Unknown said…
Beautiful photo, everything is perfect!
Wild wave, beautiful mom. :D

Hugs, JJ
Unknown said…
You have a beautiful blog Anna. I took the liberty of going through your archives to see your Merlin image.

That's a pretty decent image given the distance the bird would have been.

and your post titled "My reflection in his eyes" I guess sometime in Aug 2007 is stunning. You did manage to get very close to that bird.

The sheer variety of birds on your blog is so amazing.

Thank you for dropping by and leaving a comment at my blog. Appreciate it...Thomas
Merging Point said…
just as the kid waiting and watching as what's next, shall be looking forward to your completion of the new blog layout.

contemplative and a lovely header, Anna!
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks JB for your nice comment. I think I am done and good for another year, lol. Thanks again, Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Cindy, I listen to you too. I created exact replica, and yes it is good idea to do it for posts also. Thanks, Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Bram, nice to see you again. Yes I am done, and I need to move on with photography, that is what I miss the most. Thanks again, Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Pino, appreciated. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks JM, I wish it was prefect, lol, but hey we need to learn when to stop and accept. Thanks again for dropping by. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
JJ wild wave to you too, lol. Thanks for being such a good visitor. Always enjoy your visits. Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Thomas, thank you and welcome to my blog. And also thank you for taking a time for going through my archives, its rare that bloggers do that.

The picture of the Merlin, wow it seems so long time ago. That was my first encounter, and he was sitting high up there in the tree.

The My reflection in his eyes, that I think was baby grackle. You know baby birds are so nice to photograph because they don't know to fear us, yet.

I hope I will be able to go back to birding again this summer, my Matthew will be more than 1 year old, so he probably will be able to join me too.

No problem Thomas, and I thank you too for taking a time on my blog. I guess I will see you around.

Anna :)
myonlyphoto said…
Merging Point, you always have nice and inspirational words to write here. Thank you so much, and hope you will enjoy my final design. Anna :)
Purple Cat said…
great idea Anna, and great decision too!
XX Purple Cat
myonlyphoto said…
Thanks Purple Cat!
Anna :)