EnnisP, Author at NowTHINK!AboutIt

Why Develop Your Own Domain Name

June 9, 2016 by EnnisP Leave a Comment

A Domain Name
Is
A Website

I started websiting back in 2008 and my first site was a Blogger blog. I knew nothing when I started. I’ve learned a lot since.

When I began, Blogger was free and popular, and seemed like a quick way to start so it made sense to use the Blogger platform. I soon realized it wasn’t that simple. It takes just as much effort to develop a canned website as it does to select and self host your own domain name.

I also realized that it is never entirely yours or what you want.

The domain name I had in mind (thinkaboutit) wasn’t available on Blogger and whatever name I chose was followed by the words blogspot.com anyway. It was never going to be my name.

There were also no names even distantly similar. The domain name I eventually chose, taitoday, was the closest thing I could get. There was no winning!

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not badmouthing Blogger. It got me started and I’m thankful for what the experience taught me about domain names and websiting.

After becoming frustrated with the limitations, though, I did a little research and took the plunge.

I’ve also started thinking specifically about domain names and have bought a few. Following are three examples and they are for sale.

SplainThat.com ($218.00)
AskingNotSaying.com ($202.00)
ThinkingNotSaying.com ($197.00)

If you are thinking about starting a website and you find one of these names useful, contact me and we can go from there. Otherwise you can use a site like NameCheap to find and register a name you prefer. Registration and privacy run around $10.00. You can’t find it less expensive than NameCheap.com.

If you’re not sure, following are the options to choose from. [Read more…] about Why Develop Your Own Domain Name

The Most Important Person In Your Life

June 1, 2016 by EnnisP Leave a Comment

The Most Important
Person
Is Not
Who You Think

I recently attended the memorial service of an acquaintance whose death was a shock to everyone. She was quite young. She left two school aged children and a husband who loved her. In fact, everyone loved her. The service was packed, standing room only, which says a lot about the impression she made on folks.

While sitting in the service it occurred to me that we don’t know when or how death might come knocking and it would behoove us all to ask and answer the question:

If I were to die tomorrow and knew it today, what would I consider the most important thing in my life in the present?

My first thought was, that’s a great topic for a sermon, but after thinking about it a bit my enthusiasm was flattened. My original idea wasn’t to think up a collection of Most-Important issues from which you could make a selection. Take some, leave some. I was focused on the ABSOLUTELY most important things for every person. The list I wanted to write included only imperatives. No possibles or maybes.

And you’re probably thinking the same question that occurred to me. How can you say that? We’re all different.

But then I thought again and realized there are a few things that are Most-Important for everyone. Let me explain. [Read more…] about The Most Important Person In Your Life

Review – Berghaven Holiday Cottages, Central Berg

May 30, 2016 by EnnisP Leave a Comment

Berghaven Holiday Cottages
Rates 4 Stars
Out Of 5

Before visiting the Central Berg in May 2016, we asked friends for recommendations on where to stay and Berghaven Holiday Cottages was mentioned. I also searched online and discovered it was very competitively priced.

We booked four nights and weren’t disappointed.

In the category of self catering accommodations, I can’t say Berghaven is the best but we discovered a few particulars that definitely make it an attractive choice. [Read more…] about Review – Berghaven Holiday Cottages, Central Berg

Scrumpy Jack’s Can’t Be Missed

May 28, 2016 by EnnisP 1 Comment

Easy To Find
Hard To Leave

Literally! You can’t miss Scrumpy Jack’s. It fronts on the road and sits on a hill.

It’s also on the way to just about anywhere you’re going in the Central Drakensberg (7 kilometres south of the Thokozisa information centre on the R600, opposite the turn off to the Ardmore Guest Farm, just after the entrance to The Nest if you’re headed south).

What that long winded description means is it’s right in the middle of anywhere you want to be in the Central Berg.

But the visibility and easy access aren’t the most important bits of information.

I wouldn’t say this shop has everything – no shop does – but it has a very diverse and personalized assortment of offerings: Bee tours, pony rides, a cafe and more. It even has a pet pig named Porky who lazily – sometimes snoringly – welcomes all visitors to the shop.

The shop has a range of delectables to browse and buy: chocolates, nougat, nuts, biltong, jams, brittles, biscuits, teas, coffees and hot chocolate to name a few. I even noticed corn chips and a cool drink cooler.

If you’re snackish or ready for a meal, no worries. Seating is available and they offer puddings or light meals with hot or cold drinks to order.

But there’s more. This is not just another been-there-done-that tourist shop. What makes Scrumpy Jack’s unique are the high quality, locally produced and packaged products that you’ll rarely find any where else. [Read more…] about Scrumpy Jack’s Can’t Be Missed

Central Drakensberg Offers More

May 25, 2016 by EnnisP Leave a Comment

Both Are Mountainous
But One Is Better

We recently made our first visit to the Central Drakensberg area (near Winterton) and enjoyed the stay immensely. On the map it’s further north than the Southern Berg (near Underberg) but we found it only requires about 30 kilometers more travel distance from Durban, and that’s if you take the long way. The roads are better, though, so travel time is about the same.

Besides the travel issues, we found it more inviting in every category than the Southern region. Both are interesting but Central more so.

Since both areas are remote, most things you buy will be more expensive so they’re equal in that sense, but two things made the Central Berg more accommodating. [Read more…] about Central Drakensberg Offers More