Sandman
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I've done it at last.Well I've just finished a building a very simple website.
I know nothing about site building at all so please don't expect bells and whistles. I chose the simplest template I could find.
I wondered what to call it, and struggled to find something apt.
There was no way I could rival Moose or Rogs Temple of steam. Much the opposite.
That was it. The opposite of a temple must be a shack.
So please pay a visit to Sandmans Steam Shack.
Remember it's a first effort and don't be too critical.
While your there please sign my guest book.
http://www.freewebs.com/sandmansteamshack
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tmuir
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Looking good SM.
BTW I'm OZsteam in your guestbook, forgot I was still logged into freewebs from doing work on my site tonight.
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Sandman
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| tmuir wrote: | Looking good SM.
BTW I'm OZsteam in your guestbook, forgot I was still logged into freewebs from doing work on my site tonight.  |
Thanks Tony.
I'm not sure about how I join the webring. but I'll start checking it out.
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tmuir
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| Sandman wrote: | | tmuir wrote: | Looking good SM.
BTW I'm OZsteam in your guestbook, forgot I was still logged into freewebs from doing work on my site tonight.  |
Thanks Tony.
I'm not sure about how I join the webring. but I'll start checking it out.  |
Its easy, just click on the join button at the bottom of every forum page and follow the directions to join.
Once you have joined you will get given some javascript code.
Now open another browser window and log into your website to make changes.
Open your homepage to edit it and add a paragraph at the bottom of the page.
Now look at the bottons above the text window for one that has this on it <>
Click this button and a window will open.
Now paste that code into this window and click ok.
Your new paragraph will still look blank but thats ok.
Click done on that paragraph and then done on your homepage and thats it.
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SillyBilly
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Great, I like the quick simple text layout, not to mutch reading!
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Mamodman123
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| tmuir wrote: | | Sandman wrote: | | tmuir wrote: | Looking good SM.
BTW I'm OZsteam in your guestbook, forgot I was still logged into freewebs from doing work on my site tonight.  |
Thanks Tony.
I'm not sure about how I join the webring. but I'll start checking it out.  |
Its easy, just click on the join button at the bottom of every forum page and follow the directions to join.
Once you have joined you will get given some javascript code.
Now open another browser window and log into your website to make changes.
Open your homepage to edit it and add a paragraph at the bottom of the page.
Now look at the bottons above the text window for one that has this on it <>
Click this button and a window will open.
Now paste that code into this window and click ok.
Your new paragraph will still look blank but thats ok.
Click done on that paragraph and then done on your homepage and thats it. |
Tony, I joined but doesn't look like I'm on there?
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tmuir
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| Mamodman123 wrote: |
Tony, I joined but doesn't look like I'm on there?  |
You have joined but you haven't added the code to your webpage or not added it correctly.
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James
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Looking good Sandy!!
Just one thing, where it says about me. I set the forum up when I were 13
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Mamodman123
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| tmuir wrote: | | Mamodman123 wrote: |
Tony, I joined but doesn't look like I'm on there?  |
You have joined but you haven't added the code to your webpage or not added it correctly. |
d'oh
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SillyBilly
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Is it just me or is there somthing wrong with the links page!
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Mamodman123
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| SillyBilly wrote: | Is it just me or is there somthing wrong with the links page!  |
??? looks fine to me!
Great site BTW Sandy! A couple of gems I never knew you had
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Sandman
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Hey I did it.
My new site is on the webring.
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SillyBilly
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I seemed to get a photo of three lass' half nude before! 'tis OK now though!
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Lewis
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nice one sandy ill add you to my links
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Sandman
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| Lewis wrote: | nice one sandy ill add you to my links  |
Thanks Lew.
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johnreid
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I enjoyed it also, I am going to visit it regularly.
PS that Mobile you are standing next to on the home page is impressive
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Mamodman123
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| SillyBilly wrote: | I seemed to get a photo of three lass' half nude before! 'tis OK now though! |
Sounds like you got spyware
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Steve_S
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It looks good Sandy! I tried to sign your guestbook but it wouldn't work for me. I'll try again later.
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Wallace
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Looks great mate, well done
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Manxman
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Go for it Sandy. You're making me feel guilty and thinking that I should give this whole website thing a go again. I'm going to enjoy visiting your site. Thanks.
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Stilldrillin
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Super job Sandy!
I`ve visited 4 times now, still can`t find your guestbook.
Is it me?
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Sandman
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| Stilldrillin wrote: | Super job Sandy!
I`ve visited 4 times now, still can`t find your guestbook.
Is it me?  |
It's on the far right of the navigation bar at the top Mate.
Thanks for all the kind comments folks.
I'll keep working on it to improve things as I go along.
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tmuir
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| Sandman wrote: | | Stilldrillin wrote: | Super job Sandy!
I`ve visited 4 times now, still can`t find your guestbook.
Is it me?  |
It's on the far right of the navigation bar at the top Mate.
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For me it was on the left below the nav bar, light coloured on a white background, so look closely.
I am using firefox so if you are using firefox you may be suffering the same rendering bug I got
I've just checked it and the guestbook link has gone invisible (white text on white background) but if you move the mouse in the white just below the word 'Home' you should see a square light up, click on that to go to the guest book.
Oh and welcome to the webring Sandman.
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Stilldrillin
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| tmuir wrote: | | Sandman wrote: | | Stilldrillin wrote: | Super job Sandy!
I`ve visited 4 times now, still can`t find your guestbook.
Is it me?  |
It's on the far right of the navigation bar at the top Mate.
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For me it was on the left below the nav bar, light coloured on a white background, so look closely.
I am using firefox so if you are using firefox you may be suffering the same rendering bug I got
I've just checked it and the guestbook link has gone invisible (white text on white background) but if you move the mouse in the white just below the word 'Home' you should see a square light up, click on that to go to the guest book.
Oh and welcome to the webring Sandman.  |
Thanks, Tony!
Who`da thought it would be invisible? Hiding behind an invisible blue line, that you can`t see!
I guess that`s another Firefox Foible.
Thanks mate!
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Griffin
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Nice one Sandy, a really good site you have there.
I wouldn't mind setting one up, but not sure how my limited computing skills would manage. Well maybe one day
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tmuir
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| Griffin wrote: | Nice one Sandy, a really good site you have there.
I wouldn't mind setting one up, but not sure how my limited computing skills would manage. Well maybe one day  |
I was actually writing a web page from scratch until Rog put me onto freewebs and with them as long as you are computer literate enough to work a word processor you can make a good looking website.
You don't need to worry about HTML as that is all done behind the scenes for you so they whole process is quiet simple now.
Give it a try.
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IndianaRog
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| Griffin wrote: | Nice one Sandy, a really good site you have there.
I wouldn't mind setting one up, but not sure how my limited computing skills would manage. Well maybe one day  |
Griffin, at www.freewebs.com they have things set up very logically...I had little trouble navigating when I did mine a little over a year ago. Much like using a word processor or even this forum...simple buttons to bold, italic and underline and relatively easy load up of photos and videos (or video links).
Price is right to try (free) and you don't have to make your handiwork known til you get the bugs out. I heartily encourage anyone to give website creation a try...it really has come a long way from the early days where you had to understand code like HTML. Now if you can type, you can make a website. (if you type slow, your progress will be slow...but still steady!!)
cheers,
Rog
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Griffin
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| tmuir wrote: | | Griffin wrote: | Nice one Sandy, a really good site you have there.
I wouldn't mind setting one up, but not sure how my limited computing skills would manage. Well maybe one day  |
I was actually writing a web page from scratch until Rog put me onto freewebs and with them as long as you are computer literate enough to work a word processor you can make a good looking website.
You don't need to worry about HTML as that is all done behind the scenes for you so they whole process is quiet simple now.
Give it a try. |
Hmm, you make it sound easy Tony
When I find time, I think I will look into it.
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Cedge
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Way to go Sandy!!. I couldn't find the guestbook, but the site is superb and well worth the visit. I'll let Roger and Odilon tip you to the side effects of your excellent effort, but let's just say... welcome to the "expert's circle"...LOL
Steve
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Minor1PJG
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Good work Sandy.
Nice comment about the Minor 1 - quite underrated! !
Paul
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johnreid
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I am still looking for those Lasses, must be a hidden link
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Stitch
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Nice site Sandy. It is always interesting to see the person behind the engine. I like your little commentary with each pic - a nice personal touch.
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flywheel61
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Nice one Sandy, already had a look, your no longer a part of the OBB, your right up there with the rst of thje youngin's, great site.
Cheers
Chris
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MooseMan
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That's a great website mate - great pictures, succinct info, easy to navigate. Am I OK putting a link on from my site?
I do have a small request - see PM
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Graham-Jilly
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thats a great website mate.
I have been procrastinatig with mine for a couple of months now
still havnt progressed on it
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Sandman
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Thanks folks. I really appreciate your good vibes.
Odilon. Thanks mate. Job Done.
A link on the Moose site would be great Mate.
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MooseMan
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| Sandman wrote: |
A link on the Moose site would be great Mate.  |
Done!
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bessytractor
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very good sandman
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