OK, so we're a little more than a week into the Fred & Hank Mark America tour, and we're looking for your feedback. What is working and what isn't working for this blog? I have tried to organize it in the way that makes it easy to read what you want, and skip what you don't; for example, my mother -- not being a big Sex Pistols fan -- isn't particularly interested in what we're listening to in the car. Others may skip the meals, or the site of the day, etc. So I hope the bullety format is ok.
But please let us know what you like to see more of or less or, or other format changes you'd recommend.
One specific question: Would this be better if I sent it out as three chunks a day, say the main blurb first, then the road scraps second and the meals/music/etc. last? Wondering if sending it all at once is just too much.
We'd love any feedback you could provide, since we still have a lot of days to go, miles to cover and stories to tell.
Thanks,
Jim & Joan
FHMA...
Speaking for myself and Carolyn, we vote for keeping the entry as a single entity. We look forward to consuming your entries in one "Big Gulp". (For lack of a better analogy.)
I think the music piece will be a bit hit and miss, based on the variety of tastes from readers. But, as with other sections, the references to your play list are educational, as well as enjoyable. For myself, I've always been a bit stodgy as far as the music I listen to, but am now considering a reconsideration of Pink Floyd.
I'd keep everything you've got...assuming it isn't too much for you to produce on a daily basis.
We're enjoying as is...if we think of any potential additions during your comment period, we'll let you know.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Jim Hassert | March 16, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Don't change a thing - it's working great. Keep on truckin'... so to speak.
Posted by: eddie sutton | March 16, 2009 at 10:48 AM
It's perfect! Don't change a thing!
Posted by: Mark Potts | March 16, 2009 at 11:23 AM
One big missive a day works well. Thanks for asking!
Posted by: Kira | March 16, 2009 at 11:35 AM
One update a day is the best. Stick with it!
Posted by: Gagan | March 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Great travelogue....wouldn't change a thing.
BTW, not sure if you heard, but in this Sunday's Washington Post Travel section there was a feature story written by Melanie Kaplan about traveling around the United States in a car with her beagle - "Dog as my Co-Pilot". The writer goes on to provide a number of Beagle-centric travel photos and other road observations. Can you say creative rights infringement?
Posted by: Rob Shenk | March 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Keep it the same ... unless you want to change it! Should the blog start creeping into the thrill and enjoyment of the ride, please let us take a backseat, so to speak. We, as your blog passengers, will understand, and yes, still love you.
Go! Enjoy! Be safe!
Posted by: Tammy Kennon | March 16, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Do not change it at all... Highlight of my day. Keep 'em coming.
Posted by: rick knickerbocker | March 16, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Keep it coming one time per day. It's what I read before I go to bed -- and I don't mean that in a "it sucks so bad it'll put me to sleep" kind of way. I mean it's become part of my ritual.
Re: Gilmore and Comfortably Numb, I would like some follow-up on your picks for greatest guitar solos. Does Slash's in Sweet Child O'Mine make the top five? I wouldn't change a note. How about either of Randy Rhoads' in Mr. Crowley? Duane Allman's slide in Layla? Do you have a top five? Please, during one of your long drives, give us your list -- studio cuts only.
And, by the way, you've motivated me into blogging more from South Korea. Posted twice today, will do it again tomorrow.
Posted by: Mark Fitzhenry | March 16, 2009 at 01:54 PM
We can't afford the Washington Post anymore, this is how I get my news although I would like less canine interest and more sports!
Posted by: Psychln | March 16, 2009 at 10:52 PM