Finally...a chance to say, "Hello!"

**BillS** · 11-07-2010, 10:15 PM

Hey there Debbie and Vinny and others,

This is Bill, the Checks Chic's Dad, formerly known as Beachy in some circles - and often a cantankerous curmudgeon (as likely labeled by some).

More seriously - good to be here. I've been meaning to stop by to chat (and more) ever since we talked about ABCs Plus at Affiliate Summit New York last August.

Debbie, Vinny, just had a thought - that we might be able to share some photography experience with others - about how to illustrate a site with something original and personal. Should work well - especially with blog-style sites (destination/travel sites, community sites, hobby sites...).

OK, 'nuff for a short, intro post. I'll be checking in later (tomorrow).

- Bill

**Vinny O'Hare** · 11-07-2010, 11:28 PM

Hey Bill

Glad to see you finally signed up. I like your idea on the photography side. I have been using my own lately on sites making them more personal. http://vinnyohare.com/building-websi...ove-mountains/

**Billy Kay** · 11-09-2010, 08:41 AM

So how many times - in how many places - do we keep saying "hello" to each other Beachy? LOL

So, you reached #65 in SAS... I'm gunnin' for you dude!!!

All My Best,
Billy Kay

**Deborah aka Loxly** · 11-09-2010, 03:51 PM

Hey Bill! Look down, there is a Photography ABCs section here

We can talk photography anytime and sounds like a good topic for a podcast or three.

We'll also get your very own Girly Checks/Business Checks forum set up here in the next day or two. Education is the key to our industry's future so let's get busy

**BillS** · 11-09-2010, 09:15 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome, Vinny, Billy Kay and Debbie. Yeah, seems like we keep saying, "Hi" in one place or another.

Jill and I are quite pleased that our fledgling program has gained some traction in its first year. Some of the credit for that goes to you three, from whom I have learned quite a bit over the years. Hopefully I can pay a bit of that forward by posting a few ideas/experiences here from time to time. Once we get through the holidays and the early-January Affiliate Summit we should be able to do some tutorials - when affiliates are "rested up" from 4th quarter activities (e.g., sleepless nights) and ready to get involved in something new and/or different.

**NiftyGaloot** · 11-24-2010, 08:05 AM

Hi Bill, I enjoy your Photography, you take good pics.

Looking forward to seeing more of your photos.

Kent

**BillS** · 11-24-2010, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by NiftyGaloot

Hi Bill, I enjoy your Photography, you take good pics.

Looking forward to seeing more of your photos.

Kent

Well, thank you, Kent. Coming from you that means a lot because you are quite the image guru yourself.

I've been working on some new images for our personal checks inventory (and having fun doing that). A spin-off may be that some of the full size images may make it into a gallery site that I've been trying to start for years.