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Ramblings of a retiree in France
The same procedure as last year
It’s time for my “12 Days of Christmas” where I post my favourite photos from this year, some of which are lucky enough to make it onto my New Year Greetings card. Understandably, this year the photos are largely local!
I’ve paired the photos, one from each month, with a track from one of my favourite artists. I was going to select Christmassy songs but, frankly, I’m not that big a fan. Instead, I’ve chosen tracks that relate on some level to the chosen photo from one of my favourite artists, which was unbelievably difficult as I pretty much like all of his back catalogue.
Then I’m going to take my usual break from blogging between Xmas Day and New Year largely to do some much needed blog housekeeping. This year however there’s another imperative. I’ve used all my capacity on the WP Premium Plan but don’t really want to upgrade to a Business one which has loads of bells and whistles I don’t need, so I’m looking into alternatives.
Never fear though as it’ll give me more time to read your blogs, drool over your wonderful recipes and feel envious of all your fabulous photos.
Here’s a classic piece shown traditionally in several countries on New Year’s Eve. This is a newer version of the 1963 original, but with the original actors. It made “same procedure as last year?” a household phrase.
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I always edit my pictures to reduce size before I post them. Unedited they can soon use up a lot of space.
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I edit mine too
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I delete old blogs and their photos to make space. No one ever goes back in the past much.
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I’ve already done this 😞
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The video was unavailable. Probably not licenced for my area.
I agree with Brian and Andrew. delete some of the older blogs and images, you can always make copies in Word if you need to retain a copy. And I totally agree with resizing images, most themes won’t show your images on screen above 1000 X 800 pixels (approx) so uploading full size takes up.
too much of the storage allowance.. Good luck with the WP housekeeping, been there too!
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I’ve already done this!
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Oh dear, I’ve just nominated you for the Travel Challenge
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No problem, it’ll keep.
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🙂
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Looking forward to your 12 days of Christmas! 🙂
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Thank you JoAnn
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That was a funny bit. I hadn’t seen it before. Good luck with your blog clean out, and I’m looking forward to your 12 days of Christmas posts.
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Thanks
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I can’t see the video 🥺😩
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Sorry, but I’ve no idea why. It’s not geo-restricted.
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This video was a riot! How did that actress keep a straight face?!
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😎
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Dinner for one is aclassic. I’ have never seen it but it was a much needed time of lafter. Thanks.
Do come back !
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I shall, never fear
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I also love that movie. It is shown every New Year’s Eve on TV in Sweden
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It’s popular all over Europe
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Yes indeed
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Oh Sheree. I hope you can solve this problem.
I’ve read somewhere sometime ago that videos chew up space but I must admit I don’t post videos. I just archive my favourite posts ever year deleting posts that seemed to disappoint my efforts. Like you, I delete posts and photos from the media file but then, I don’t like doing that if I can avoid it.
I don’t know when you first started but the 3,000 plus followers show your blog is quite popular. I started years ago and promptly lost my password. Back then I had no idea how to retrieve it. Out of the blue in late 2017 I found the password in an old diary. That’s why my post numbers are down.
Anyway, I hope it’s all sorted soon.
PS. Have you use the ? at bottom right of wordpress screen? They may have some suggestions.
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I have thank you but don’t worry, I will find a way round my dilemma.
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🙂
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Sheree I had the exact same problem a few years ago. I contacted WordPress and told them that the next level was too expensive and that I wouldn’t use most of the new bells and whistles. They suggested that I use an outside source for my photos and it’s worked like a charm. http://www.imgbb.com
The account is free but I think after a few years I also used up my storage options and I pay a fee but it’s much cheaper than WordPress. Give it a try. It won’t cost you anything to try. Here are the steps after you create an account.
1. Upload the photos you want from your computer …. press choose
2. Press Upload
3. Embed Codes – choose size and press copy
4. Go back to your post and copy to Custom Html – Press preview and voila
I know it sounds like a lot but it becomes routine and goes pretty quickly.
Hope this works for you.
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Wow, thank you so much! This looks great.
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I hope this works out for you.
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I’ll let you know
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I just came back to see the basis of your 12 days. You take great photos. I wasn’t ably to play video.
Oh gosh not sure what I will have to do if I reach my limit. Good luck with housekeeping. Maybe I should house keep too. My wp media is all over the place.i find wp is a bit weird especially when I reuse old photos or quotes it puts them in the media again, which it shouldn’t…!
All the best. A merry Christmas and happy new year in advance
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too. Sadly the video appears to have geo-restrictions which weren’t evident when I picked it. Housekeeping well underway, thank you for dropping by and commenting.
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😊
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