10,000

The main reason that I started writing this blog is to have a record of progress (or otherwise) of my various train-related projects, and the development of our property, Whistlestop, in general.  It is a good way of letting friends and relatives know what I've been up to, and sometimes it is easy to forget that the blog is open to anyone on the internet to read.  The catalyst for today's ramblings is that the page-view count for the blog has now passed 10,000, which I guess is a milestone of sorts.  I'm the first to realise that probably a significant number of those page-views are from me, as I regularly check the blog page to see if any of the blogs that I follow have any updates.  I know that it registers my own viewings, despite the fact that I have selected it not to on numerous occasions.

I have also enjoyed writing about some of my favourite trains and train-related subjects, such as Scale and Gauge.  Some of these pages have received a significant number of views, which is very encouraging!

As work progresses and excitement builds as the construction of my train museum building- The Trainbarn- grows ever closer, I've found it very enjoyable looking back at all the fantastic experiences that I've had so far developing my collection.  As I've said previously, it is those memories of fantastic times that are the most valuable part of my collection.  Life has indeed been very good.  Long may it continue!!