12,287 and counting...

In checking my site map I learned that there have been 12,287 stops at our little cyber-bar since I bothered to start counting on Jan. 17th. I'm guessing that at least 6,000 of those are me checking in, but even 6,287 isn't a number to be sneezed at.

Most of the world has stopped by a time or two, at least according to the map. To all the people of the world, in whatever language you read this in, I say "Cheers, Salute, and Good Health."

I must admit that the numbers and the map got me to thinking. If even half of this number is me, who are the other 6,287? I would guess that at least 2,000 of those people wandered here by mistake. I did one small post for Paula Abdul's birthday and the numbers went through the roof for a week or so. These were not "regular readers" but someone trolling for comments for their National Inquirer article or some such.

So who reads what I put out there on this majestic World Wide Web?

Stalkers, Drunkards, Pugs, Thugs, Rustlers, Malcontents, Movie Buffs, Atheists, Canadians, The Salvation Army, Beer Can Collectors, Arm Chair Generals, Auctioneers, Prostitutes, Ice Cream Men That Drive Trucks, Pagans, Model Airplane Clubs, The Homeless, Sailors On Leave, Shut-Ins, Certain White House Aids, Jerks, Playboy Bunnies, Mercenarys, Kids Home Sick From School, Truck Drivers, Fencing Champions, Hit Men, Hillbillys, Rogue Elephants, Biker Gangs, Crossing Guards, Game Show Hosts, Convicts, Vegetarians, the F.B.I., C.I.A., N.S.A., Quilting Bees, and you.

I know. I checked. You folks get around. To all of you, thanks.

Doc