The Static Blog: Offer Not Refused
Update:
My S.O. is still recovering but, making progress. I have been in a whirlwind of stress since Sept. 2. Fractured hip, surgery at Duke, basal cell carcinoma and skilled nursing/PT/OT at a facility that lived up to its “three star status.” “I am tired” does not even begin to cover it. A titanium walker was purchased. A new, electric recliner that helps you stand was purchased. An Amazon bed railing for support was purchased. Blood thinner injections, thyroid meds & wound care. I’ve gotten a crash course on the home-grade version of being a medic/corpsman, which is what my S.O. had training in, in the military, decades ago.
The above being stated, I was in the process of abandoning my blog. I was wanting to roll back to a Premium status but, would lose the ability to use the Classic Editor (I despise the Block Editor). I requested assistance from the “happiness engineers” and, all of a sudden, “chat” doesn’t work, anymore. So, I sent an email, requesting assistance. If I could not have the Classic Editor with Premium anymore, I would leave and, possibly, head over to Substack. Not long after that, I get an email, offering me a two year plan package with a 20% discount…an offer I could not refuse. Yeah. Ok. I’ll bite. Blog rescued.
I may not blog as much as I did but, I will be around. Thanks for all the well wishes. ~Vic
September 19, 2023 at 1:55 PM
Sorry to hear this. I will wish you well in your journey forward.
September 19, 2023 at 3:25 PM
Thank you.
September 20, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Who am I talking to?
September 19, 2023 at 2:55 PM
Make sure you back up your blog before you go in case your situation changes and you can come back sometime. Hope to see you again!
September 19, 2023 at 3:20 PM
I have everything in my computer. Thanks.
September 19, 2023 at 2:59 PM
Hoping that your partner recovers and all is well. Take the time needed and don’t worry about blogging.
September 19, 2023 at 3:20 PM
Thanks, Phil.
September 19, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Look forward to having you back in the future.
September 19, 2023 at 6:45 PM
If I can afford it. Without payment, they may wipe out much of my posts.
I may return and may end up rebuilding my blog. I’ve thought about moving to Substack. We’ll see.
September 19, 2023 at 3:29 PM
I’m so sorry, really hope you keep blogging and keep your material there. Thinking of you ❤️
September 20, 2023 at 12:39 PM
Thank you. Who am I talking to?
September 19, 2023 at 3:50 PM
Love you, Daughter! Hoping for a speedy recovery for your man!
September 19, 2023 at 6:20 PM
Thanks, Momma. He is doing better. Walking on his own. The thing on his chest scares me.
Love YOU, bunches!
September 20, 2023 at 11:24 AM
? What thing! That is scary to me also!
September 20, 2023 at 12:39 PM
He has a mass on his chest.
September 20, 2023 at 4:56 PM
OH! NO! Do they know what it is? Maybe a lipoma?
September 22, 2023 at 12:38 PM
I fear melanoma.
September 22, 2023 at 12:57 PM
Let me know. Prayers are with you
September 26, 2023 at 10:18 PM
Biopsy came back as basal cell carcinoma. It will be removed from his chest this Friday. It isn’t anywhere close to being as deadly as a melanoma. *whew*
Thank you, Momma. Prayers were heard. Love you!
September 19, 2023 at 4:59 PM
Sorry to hear. My partner is also ill and between tests and doctor visits, blogging just had to take a back seat. Best wishes for the speedy recovery of your partner.
September 19, 2023 at 6:22 PM
Thanks, Jan. Best wishes for your partner.
September 19, 2023 at 5:59 PM
Sorry to hear it, Vic, good luck and quick healing to your lovey.
September 19, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Thank you, Mischelle.
September 19, 2023 at 7:19 PM
Vic, I am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for your partner’s recovery and hope to see you back soon. Sending love and healing vibes your way.
September 19, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Thanks, Keith. I appreciate it.
September 19, 2023 at 9:47 PM
Vic I just saw this…
September 19, 2023 at 10:12 PM
Yeah. Too much going on and I am not shelling out $300 to not blog.
September 19, 2023 at 10:20 PM
Drop you package to premium….
September 20, 2023 at 12:38 PM
I don’t think they will let me.
September 20, 2023 at 5:18 PM
You can try…
September 22, 2023 at 12:39 PM
There were some notes on rolling back to Premium. It states that the Classic Plug-in is not available. I’m not blogging in blocks. That system is a nightmare.
September 22, 2023 at 1:17 PM
I don’t blog in blocks and I’m on premium… when I start a post it asks me… I always go with classic
September 26, 2023 at 10:23 PM
I had the classic editor for Premium, too…way back when. When I got the biz package, classic editor is part of it, along with other plug-ins. If you roll back to Premium, classic editor does not come with it, anymore. Anyone, now, with Premium, using the classic editor are grandfathered.
All that being said, when I contacted WP about rolling back and that I needed the classic editor, guess what showed up in my email? A 20% discount on a two-year plan. It just happened to show up after I expressed dismay over the classic editor being no longer available and that I was thinking of moving to Substack.
Sure. I’ll take a two-year payment with a 20% discount. My blog is now good until Oct. 2025.
September 26, 2023 at 10:28 PM
Glad you are staying on and not losing anything.
September 26, 2023 at 11:15 PM
I will take a discount, every time.
September 20, 2023 at 2:36 AM
So sorry to hear this… Hope things turn out okay, and that you find your way back here one day : )
September 20, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Thanks, Stewart. I appreciate. Who knows what the future holds.
September 20, 2023 at 7:00 AM
Hi Vic,
I just saw this and wish you and your partner all the best.
I also hope your situation will change and this is a ‘see ya later’ rather than ‘goodbye’.
Again, best of luck to you!
September 20, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Thanks, Christian. I have a long road ahead of me and I just don’t have the time or the money to continue. WP will probably wipe out half of my work. I’ve seen it happen.
September 20, 2023 at 9:21 PM
I’m so sorry about your situation and keep fingers everything will work out. Take care!
September 22, 2023 at 12:39 PM
Thank you.
September 21, 2023 at 12:54 AM
Sorry to hear Vic, I have definitely enjoyed your musings. Best wishes everything goes well outside of the blog world. You will be missed.
September 22, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Thanks, Brian.