tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post8771245464421717718..comments2024-03-07T16:08:49.323+00:00Comments on London, Lanka and drums: The 2008 Blogging Awards - The Closing CeremonyRhythmic Diasporahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15184142486414379805noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-89546136920147025352009-01-25T16:31:00.000+00:002009-01-25T16:31:00.000+00:00Great work RD... and yes, Indi deserves it! and we...Great work RD... and yes, Indi deserves it! and we will always be thankful for Kottu..:)<BR/>Congrats Indi!!Lady divinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963348842253457999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-84569085061386227002009-01-25T06:20:00.000+00:002009-01-25T06:20:00.000+00:00superb show.. followed it and enjoyed it immensely...superb show.. followed it and enjoyed it immensely! great work as always RD..<BR/>and yes, Indi and Kottu rocks, so kudos to himAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-18159367610329647002009-01-24T23:49:00.000+00:002009-01-24T23:49:00.000+00:00Congrats Indi. Excellent choice RD - although I ca...Congrats Indi. Excellent choice RD - although I can picture Indi squirming in embarrassment. Can't wait to hear his acceptance speech!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-29773133876386510932009-01-24T19:11:00.000+00:002009-01-24T19:11:00.000+00:00Thank you.Thanks for doing the awards thing, and f...Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for doing the awards thing, and for generally being one of the most positive, apolitical bloggers.<BR/><BR/>Legend is, of course, a bit much. indi.ca isn't a huge blog and I think others get more traffic now. It is something I enjoy.<BR/><BR/>Kottu too is a very simple thing, it's the people writing there that make it interesting, and a community. <BR/><BR/>But again, thank you. I do get a fair amount of criticism. It is nice to get some praise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-18773966761497380242009-01-24T12:52:00.000+00:002009-01-24T12:52:00.000+00:00Thanks so much to you for the nice words.Jerry - I...Thanks so much to you for the nice words.<BR/><BR/>Jerry - I will disappointed with a crowd of less than about 100 at the airport.<BR/><BR/>JP - I'm sure many disagreed with candidates and awards but it was just about the ones that I like really. The Golden Poops has a certain ring to it.<BR/><BR/>Darwin - You're always so nice about me as well!!<BR/><BR/>KS - I think your award is probably the one most would agree with. Good to have you back around these parts, even if your surname only has one syllable.<BR/><BR/>DD - Kind words and thank you very much. I'll give your regards to Paradise.<BR/><BR/>VIC - though I disagree with just about everything you say, I love reading your thoughts! If you're ever over here please get in touch and I'll buy you a British beer in an English pub and we can talk about Lanka.Rhythmic Diasporahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184142486414379805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-85244424912852195142009-01-24T10:29:00.000+00:002009-01-24T10:29:00.000+00:00That was a great closing ceremony! I indeed believ...That was a great closing ceremony! I indeed believe, your "blogger award" idea helped to keep going the engagement on Kottu community well. <BR/><BR/>I liked your ideas about your "Sri Lankan Identity". And I am happy that, my rather "sarcastic" ideas about Sri Lankan identity, prompted you to think back, about your own identity and it helped you to sum up the few ideas you expressed here. That's what maturity is all about! That's what we see from a 30 plus (or 40 plus rather)and hard to see in 20 some or a teenager.<BR/><BR/>I am impressed! Surely, I'll not forget to pay a visit to West London, to meet this 100% Sri Lankan cum 100% Britt, one day if I happen to travel your direction :-)Voice in Colombohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964480433037179536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-65570813161846069892009-01-24T09:38:00.000+00:002009-01-24T09:38:00.000+00:00Congrats Indi. You make me proud to be Sri Lankan....Congrats Indi. You make me proud to be Sri Lankan. As RD says especially your outward outlook to life which is reflected in your writing and your ability to remain unbiased. While remaining true to what you say and believe. <BR/>RD these Blogging Awards were and are incredibly cool. Keep it up please. This man from Borehamwood also immensely enjoyed the many journeys you took me through your blog. From the first 'man-bag' post when I stumbled onto your blog, to fatherhood, the complexity of divorce, kids, and living the life of a true metro-sexual in London. Thank you. I am sure the 'kottu' community will join me when I thank you. We all mean it. The world is such a shitty place - it needs more people like you to bring us some relief, life and laughter.<BR/>Barrack Obama I am sick and tired of now. <BR/>So Cheers to the new man of the moment:<BR/>RD!<BR/>Have a great time in the Paradise Isle Mate! <BR/>Allow me to give you one piece of advice when dealing with our fellow Paradisians - Remember 'All the glitters is not gold' eh?<BR/><BR/>Happy trails...<BR/><BR/>wait...<BR/><BR/>Good morning. :)ViceUnVersahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07478905264721929121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-82806289339572595752009-01-24T07:50:00.000+00:002009-01-24T07:50:00.000+00:00Great decision, He (Kottu) lead me to most of the ...Great decision, He (Kottu) lead me to most of the SL blogs I love. I also like the person for what he is (from what he wrote as I do not know him personally). Congrats Indi and Tahnk you for Kottu.<BR/>RD enjoy the trip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-1822300064493408222009-01-24T04:18:00.000+00:002009-01-24T04:18:00.000+00:00I agree, I've always wondered at Indi's patience a...I agree, I've always wondered at Indi's patience at putting up with all the blogosphere politics the way he does sometimes. He does deserve the award, so congrats :)<BR/><BR/>Hope you have a good flight back and no one steals your water bottle :) Thanks also for the kind words about me!Darwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662013387101984384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-1872750674707296012009-01-24T04:01:00.000+00:002009-01-24T04:01:00.000+00:00RD...it felt almost real. May be we should have a ...RD...it felt almost real. May be we should have a name for these ..like Oscars or grammys...given your expertese..may be "crappies" or "golden poops"...just kidding...on a serious note , weldone and thank you. Though I do not agree with some of the nomiantions. Winners are worthy of the honour and truly agree on the comment about Indi..(note the 2 fullstops) . It is trully big (could not find better word) of him , in that sense.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04266795048119803217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-19440906193880399952009-01-24T03:02:00.000+00:002009-01-24T03:02:00.000+00:00Well done RD! Don't be suprised if you get mobbed ...Well done RD! Don't be suprised if you get mobbed by devotees when you land. ;)Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655429340322470802noreply@blogger.com