The New SandGram…
April 8th, 2008 Posted in Site NewsDear Gang,
If you are reading this, then you found out I have moved. This was a goal I had six months ago and spurred on by my Uncle Bruce who helped me get the domain name for the Sandgram. We started to use MS Frontpage, but that is more for websites and not blogging so I was a bit at a loss on converting over from Blogspot.
After having dinner with Marcus from A Soldier’s Perspective, he volunteered to take on the task of converting me to WordPress. Let me tell you something, I’m like a fourth grader when it comes to playing with the programs needed to accomplish this task, but he made it look easy. His fingers were gliding over the keys, mouse clicking, dragging stuff, and putting it here and there at Hyper sonic speeds. I owe him more the 12 pack of beer I bought for the night’s work and owe his awesome wife a big debt of thanks for letting me borrow him for six hours of playing on the computer. So Marcus, if you are reading this, you are my new hero!!!
Guys, welcome to my new site, it’s going to be a bit rough at first, but I’m looking forward to some fun entries over the next couple of months as I head over to Afghanistan. I will be filling you in on how to apply for a job over in the war and what it takes to mobilize. Until then, take care and talk to you soon.
Semper Fi,
Taco
Tags: Afghanistan, Military
28 Responses to “The New SandGram…”
By Gunny Taylor B on Apr 8, 2008
Hey Taco! It took us a minute to figure out where to post but we found it!
Thank you for visiting the barracks for me. Those guys are tough as tough aren’t they?!
I will update you on my blog.
Semper Fi,
Gunny B
By LL on Apr 8, 2008
Yes, Marcus ROCKS!! He helped me too.
Oh, and sorry for the cussin’ you heard from my end. I’m known for my potty mouth, but it didn’t really REGISTER that you were also hearing what I said. haha
By Marcus on Apr 9, 2008
It wasn’t any problem at all, Taco. I enjoyed getting you all set up and the company!
By Toni on Apr 9, 2008
Good to know you finally got off of blogger! Now at least you’ll have no problem accessing your site while deployed.
Take care of yourself on your deployment. Will you be bringing your kilt?
By CJ on Apr 9, 2008
Taco,
I met your mom in DC yesterday and she told me all your childhood secrets!! For a small fee, I promise not to blog about them on ASP!! hehe. She’s a great woman and I’m glad I spotted her group before heading to the halls of Congress. The new site looks great!
By MissBirdlegs in AL on Apr 9, 2008
Hey, Taco! Not only did Marcus get your site all set up, he’s sending people over here. I had lost the link to your page, so was glad to see the link. All the best…!
By Just John on Apr 10, 2008
Great new digs Taco! Congrats on shedding Blogger; wish I had the patience to do it.
S/F
John
By Karen I. on Apr 10, 2008
Yes, I found it,too and was way relieved I didn’t have to type anything dirty to post my comment like one of my other favorite Marine blogs.
By SK on Apr 10, 2008
Hey Taco, the site’slooking good! I hope things are going great wherever you are this week.
Yes, Marcus is a tech God. Sadly he tries to give me advice on stuff and my eyes get all glazed over and I kinda zone out
He and I will just have to agree on him sending me pics of his baby aka Princess, and all things un-tech related!
By "ACE" CT TROOP SUPPORTER on Apr 10, 2008
THE SANDGRAM.COM
Going Big Time now.
Will we be seeing T-Shirts soon
Have a Good Weekend.
By Sally on Apr 11, 2008
I Like It…I Really, Really Like It!
Nice site Taco!
By kilo alpha on Apr 11, 2008
So this is where everybody is. Are we allowed to say “helmuts” on the new blog? I hope Concerned Grunt is allowed on this new blog.Where is the limerik lady? Where is Elvis? Have they all been banned? Waaaa!
By GunnNutt on Apr 11, 2008
Mrs. Tutwiler’s comment disappeared. She is not happy and has contacted Concerned Grunt about the use of the word “helmut”. Evidently, only devildogs can say that and not Gunny Quilters. Oh well…
By Comment Thief on Apr 11, 2008
All your comments are belong to me!!!!
By Taco Bell on Apr 11, 2008
Sorry guys, we lost all the comments from about 8 months ago, it just didn’t work out, so have fun and go back to put what ever you want…
: )
s/f
Taco
By BJ on Apr 11, 2008
Boy those are dangerous words to utter with CL’s in the house!
By Al Gore on Apr 11, 2008
I invented Taco. And Marcus.
By Concerned Grunt on Apr 11, 2008
Mrs. Tutwiler, ma’am…. Me ‘n the boys are concerned that you’re not gonna be polishing our helmuts anymore…. IF ya know what I mean. Please, say it ain’t so.
By Some Soldier's Mom on Apr 11, 2008
Hey Taco! The site looks great!
Afghanistan, huh? Well, you know you will want for nothing while deployed… and you know the family can count on us to do what needs to be done stateside whenever.
By SusieJ on Apr 12, 2008
Taco, even this Aggie figured out how to post. :)Congrats on the acquisition of your own domain name and your blog independence!
By donna, Los Osos, CA on Apr 12, 2008
Bless you. Sending our prayers as always. Like the new site.
By Al Gore on Apr 13, 2008
I invented The Grid.
Or at least I will have by the time it’s available.
And a new ray gun that blasts anyone who suggests that I also invented Global Warming.
By Spit Shine on Apr 13, 2008
CG,
You rang???
By supporter4ever on Apr 14, 2008
Hey Taco,
The new look is great! A big “High 5″ to Marcus for his assistance, good job Marcus!
Already have a banner to send and a few other things just patiently waiting for the addy. Don’t forget your “Angel”…will send more once your settled…just hit the 25,000 mark…take care, be safe and God Bless!
Linda
By supporter4ever on Apr 14, 2008
>>> :O <<<…LOOK OF SURPRISE! TACO HAS A KILT?!!!
Who’ld of thought?!!!
Couldn’t resist…hehe…God Bless!
Linda
By Concerned Grunt on Apr 17, 2008
Dear Spit Shine - Me ‘n the boys are Concerned you might be xchanging Bootyly fluids without your Kevlar protection. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR KEVLAR FOR BOOTYLY CONTACT.
By Mrs. Tutwiler, GyQuilter on Apr 18, 2008
Well, I’m going to try this again…
Taco, we’re all very proud of you for your accomplishments and your continued devotion to duty. Please stay safe and don’t forget to wear your kevlar. Keep your helmut handy for anytime hard things are coming out of the sky.
Concerned Grunt and I have restarted the kevlar quilting circle so you and your men will have plenty of spare parts as your deployment wears on.
Bless you!
By Samantha West on Apr 18, 2008
Just found you today! Will update your link on my blog.
NICE!