Hey y'all! It's a year to the day since I posted my first big hello to the blogship. Over 500 posts later and I've come to the conclusion that the Post-Cox and Forkum Era wasn't about apathy and regret. Quite the opposite! It's been wildly entertaining getting to know (and meet!) you guys. The fact there seems to be a tight little group of viewers who dig the ricochet nature of this site has been very, very heart-warming. Many, many thanks.
Keep those comments coming and let's do another round, eh?
Comments (21)
So wait, you're done?
Posted by Jonathan Hohensee | June 3, 2008 5:30 PM
Posted on June 3, 2008 17:30
HEY JONATHAN
DONE? Hell, no! Just gettin' started....
Posted by john Cox | June 3, 2008 5:35 PM
Posted on June 3, 2008 17:35
I confess to not having followed your work before I met you, but after I had the pleasure, and in spite of getting whacked in the groodie by you during half rubber, I've not once missed a post.
Simply put, you are a remarkable artist, and count myself amongst your legions of fans, and it's also good to know that you're a seriously nice guy.
Definitely ready for another round.
Posted by Erica | June 3, 2008 6:43 PM
Posted on June 3, 2008 18:43
{John Cox Professional loser. John Cox, who has perfected losing even the smallest of elections, has decided to go for the big burrito. In 2000 John Cox ran for Congress in Illinois 10th District….and lost. In 2002 Cox ran for U.S. Senate in Illinois….and again lost. In 2004 ran for Cook County Recorder of Deeds, about one of the smallest offices you can obtain, and….um…..lost. Notably a noboby, Cox’s internet marketing stragety is placing photos of Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln on his website. The site has all the orginality of a Myspace page and is filled with quotes from everyone else, but him. His most notable plan is to “Scrap the Code” and abolish the Income Tax and the IRS. Which is followed by his back up plan, “What the IRS doesn’t know, won’t hurt ‘em”.}(copied from an internet site so you know it's true)
That John is no relation to our infamous artist thank goodness who does his own taxes correctly and is always ready with a quip or if speechless with a "Say What" text bubble over his head. Looking forward to years of fine art, illustration and successes on your part.
Thank YOU.........
Posted by Roger | June 3, 2008 10:04 PM
Posted on June 3, 2008 22:04
hey, I'm just here for the excellent art.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by pdwalker | June 3, 2008 10:43 PM
Posted on June 3, 2008 22:43
John, Thanks for a great year! Please keep it going.
Posted by Ron | June 3, 2008 11:23 PM
Posted on June 3, 2008 23:23
Hey, don't forget the RSS lurkers! :) Seriously, thanks for sharing your art, even (especially?) the sketchbook stuff... we love it!
Posted by Mr. Michael | June 3, 2008 11:43 PM
Posted on June 3, 2008 23:43
John,
I am most definitely a fan of yours.
I'll have you know that the new label is a smashing hit.
Thank you so much,
Allen
Posted by Allen | June 4, 2008 12:17 AM
Posted on June 4, 2008 00:17
My how time flies. It's a great experiment you've got here, John. The levity and creativity and beauty (and talent) are always fun for me, even when I don't have time to participate.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
"whacked in the groodie by you during half rubber". Say What? :)
Posted by Kevin | June 4, 2008 12:41 AM
Posted on June 4, 2008 00:41
THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS
To you, John, for providing the forum for us to riff a little bit without having to expend the time & effort to build our own sites from scratch.
It was several months after C&F "discontinued" before I followed the link here, but I'm glad I did.
I really enjoy your work...& while I'm a teetotaller, here's to the next 500...& beyond!!!
Posted by Terwiliger | June 4, 2008 12:57 AM
Posted on June 4, 2008 00:57
John:
No, Thank YOU! Cheers!
Posted by GarandFan | June 4, 2008 11:08 AM
Posted on June 4, 2008 11:08
You have been an inspiration for me on many occasions... And I've written a coupla poem-thingies, too!
So here's to Year Two, and Thank You for all the great Art!
Posted by Jonathan Logan | June 4, 2008 11:21 AM
Posted on June 4, 2008 11:21
Congratulations from Jerusalem, John. May the fun and excitement continue, only more and better.
Hugs
Yo
Posted by Yocheved Menashe | June 4, 2008 1:44 PM
Posted on June 4, 2008 13:44
Bring it on sir. I've got another couple rooms to decorate. :-)
Posted by Mike Wilson | June 4, 2008 2:13 PM
Posted on June 4, 2008 14:13
John,
Congratulations on your first blogiversary. I had my sixth on May 7.
All the Best,
Martin
Posted by Martin Lindeskog | June 4, 2008 8:35 PM
Posted on June 4, 2008 20:35
HEY MARTIN
SIx? Nice. Though Allen and I have be around since 2003, it feels very different on my own.
Hey EVERYONE
Good to hear from you guys and thanks again for the creativity you bring to this site.
Posted by john Cox | June 5, 2008 11:25 PM
Posted on June 5, 2008 23:25
Each morning, there's two sites that I must view - you're Number One, followed by Day by Day by Chris Muir.
After that, I try to decide if I'm still alive and have anything suitably stupid to post.
Posted by GOC in Winston Salem | June 6, 2008 9:02 AM
Posted on June 6, 2008 09:02
Hi John,
I have been looking at your work on the Cox and Forkum site for the past 3 years or so. I was sorry to see it come to an end. Anyways, good luck with the blogging and a big howdy from Tarlac City, Philippines.
-Mike
Posted by Mike Hildreth | June 7, 2008 3:21 AM
Posted on June 7, 2008 03:21
Congrats on the year, it was good meeting up in Helen, however briefly.
Posted by rsm | June 7, 2008 10:06 AM
Posted on June 7, 2008 10:06
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Where's my gift?!?
Posted by Tom Wms. | June 13, 2008 5:50 PM
Posted on June 13, 2008 17:50
HEY TOM
Uh.....I thinks ya gots it back'ards.
Posted by john Cox | June 14, 2008 4:20 AM
Posted on June 14, 2008 04:20