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Santa was here

We've had a good Christmas at the WIXYranch so far. I got what I needed-socks and pants. A new toy-A digital voice recorder. And a big sack of awards from Mel at Monday Morning Power.

Now with my new toy, I can again attempt to get a podcast together. I had me a headset already, complete with a microphone, but I felt like an idiot sitting at my computer talking to nobody. It's been awhile since my studio time days at the WIXY School of Broadcast Technique.

I have Audacity software on my computer and an account at podomatic, so all I have to do is get off my *hee-haw* and do it.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Comments

Stylin said…
Merry Christmas Cliff,
Glad you were not naughty this year as Santa got you what you wanted !
I need to buy a lil camera for my computer so I can talk to my mom
I forgot to mention the wonderful prayer partners on the blog.
Everything is going great here,Thanks for praying.Not sure if I would repeat this again as its lonely
December 25, 2007 6:56 PM
Linda Jones Malonson said…
Oh Cliff I so like your intro here ... I hope you and your family had a very good Christmas, and here's hoping you have a good new years.

Thank you for all your kindness and added me to your family of blog friends. You have truly inspired me to be the best me I possibly can.

Blessings,
Amias
December 25, 2007 11:44 PM
stacys1175 said…
I want to congratulate you on all you awards. Glad to hear you had a nice Christmas.
December 26, 2007 7:04 PM
Pat Jenkins said…
wow wixy i look forward to your podcast that is pretty neat... is it very tough do. no not the talking part but putting it out on the net?
December 27, 2007 10:54 AM
Cliff said…
Everyone I've heard from says that it's not difficult. I'm in the playing stages with my recorder, trying to remember things I was taught in 1974. The breathing part is going to be the hardest thing to overcome. And I will have to script most of what I will say.
December 27, 2007 11:03 AM
Pat Jenkins said…
well count me down as someone who will help boost your ratings wixy. i have often thought of trying to record my post's as well. you may have given me the courage to do so!!
December 27, 2007 12:19 PM
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