Creating a post (cheat sheet)

Thought people might be interested in a cheat sheet on how to create a post on the Agle Family Blog. It may seem at first tricky, since if you're reading this, there's no obvious link to push to create a post. There's a "reader" side, which is what you're on now and can be read by anybody, and there's a "poster" side, which is only for top secret people who have been invited to post (that's them listed under "Contributors" to the right; if you're user name is there, congrats, you're in!).

If you want to get to the "poster" side, you need to get to your "dashboard." Ideally, you've already created a link to your dashboard as one of your bookmarks or favorite places, thereby making it much easier to get there next time.
But if you haven't, create one when you get there (which I'm going to explain now).

To get to your dashboard (remember, this is only one-time painful, because you're going to create a handy dandy link to get here next time, so be big and brave and follow along):

1. Click the "Blogger" icon in the upper left corner of your screen.
2. If you are not already signed in from a previous session, you'll need to sign in. Right now, they're first asking me to declare whether I'm using "New Blogger" or "Old Blogger." If you're not sure, use "Old Blogger." Go ahead, click on it boldly.
3. Enter your user name and password. This, hopefully, you've made a record of somewhere, because I can't help you there. If you've lost only your password, Blogger can help you there. But if you don't know your user name, then send mom an e-mail (djagle@cox.net) and ask her to reinvite you. You can then create a new account. (Don't forget to make a note of your user name and password somewhere.)
4. When you log in, it takes you to your "Dashboard." Congrats. This is where you've been wanting to get. Say "yippee!" Then make this page a favorite place or bookmark it or whatever your browser program calls it, so you can get back to this page easily.
5. To create a post, click on the plus sign beneath the "New Post" column.
6. From there, you'll see tabs to create a new post, edit one of your previous posts, view the blog, etc.

To create a post:

1. If it's not already selected, select "Create" under the "Posting" tab.
2. Type a title for the post.
3. Type the body of the post in the big box.
4. If you want to add a picture, click the little picture icon beneath the title, then click the "Choose File" button, then navigate to the picture file on your computer, then upload it (using the handy dandy button at the bottom of screen).
5. When you're all done, click the "Publish Post" button. It'll take a few seconds, but when it is done, you can click on the "View Blog" link to see your masterpiece. If you're not happy with it, don't worry, you can click the "Edit Posts" link and make any changes you want (even delete if you want).

There you go. Now you are an official "blogger".

So go ahead, share with us what's going on in your neck of the woods. Or just post a picture. Or whatever. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil

Yes, here are 3 more monkeys!

Christmas morning in Springville

Cool Slideshows

Here are a few pictures from our Christmas morning. We woke the girls up (a first!) at 7 a.m., then after opening prezzies, spoke to Sister Quintanilla, a missionary that is close to our family, then went to Nalani (Chai) & Jerry Bird's house a few blocks away in Springville for brunch.

Speak No Evil, See No Evil, Hear No Evil

Day Trippers

Wednesday Dad and I decided to take a day-trip to San Diego. It was a beautiful, warm day with crystal clear skies so we hopped on the I-5 South until we passed Camp Pendelton and then we headed over to the ocean and drove along the coast stopping every once and awhile to watch the surfers, seal lions, helicopters, wind surfers and boats.

We went to Deseret Book store and buzzed around a bit and then had lunch at Tio Leo's and it was as good as we remembered. Then we drove up to Scripps Ranch and looked at the places we had lived and then headed over to the former USIU. It is now owned by Aliant University and they have done very little with it except add some skirting to the "trailers" and paint. Still, it is a big improvement.

The biggest change was they have sold the south side of the property to the city and when you drive in by the guard shack, there before your eyes on the right is a wall the size of the Great Wall of China! It is an enormous retaining wall to make a flat area on top in which the city is building a public middle school. When we were at the top of the road, you can look over and see the middle school which is almost completed. It is hugh and very good looking. No camera with us so we can't show a picture, but when Doug Bieler comes down next month for a visit, Dad will take him down there and I'm sure they'll get some pictures.

From there we braved the I-15 and though it was only 3:15, the traffic was moving along about 5 -10 miles an hour. Finally as you approached Escondido, it loosened up. Then it was over on the 78 and then home. A great day.

Joseph & Avon Price in Hawaii 1966

Name this state

Have reason to believe that this state, as part of the United States of America, has internet, although I have no recent evidence to support this suspicion. Would love to have corroborating evidence. Anybody there in Iowa wanna help me out?

Where are they???????

Are Dennis jr. and I the only ones that are interested in posting anything to this blog???????????

Who can yell the loudest? Ken or Dick Steele?

  

You can almost see the halo!

 

Yes, it is Ken. He was on a business trip to our area and spent the night here. We had a great visit and he also, very willingly got all of our Christmas things down from the attic. Thanks, Ken.

Check it out!

Our computer is now doing what it is supposed to do, so you will be seeing things posted from here more frequently now.

I sure enjoyed the travelogue from Dennis on their family's trip across the Pond. I'm sure you all did also.

Don't forget, this is a good way to keep in touch with all the family and share different events that are happening in our lives.

I thought you would enjoy seeing one of the many kiosks that Liken has in many malls in Utah and Idaho. I think you can see a lady in the picture who is really enjoying looking around. :-)

A Liken Kiosk at the Provo Mall

 

The Agle Jrs. In London – Last Days

Our last full day in London. We knew it had to come, but we intended to make the most of it. We started the day at Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guards. Unfortunately, we hit one of the every other days when they don’t do the ceremony. We decided that visiting England in November is a little like visiting Disneyland in February. Crowds are smaller, but the locals scale down accordingly. Still, the palace is not too shabby to look at anyway.
Next stop is Harrod’s, the posh department store. After deliberating for quite some time over the jewelry and 1,000 British pound purses, we decide in the end to pick up a few knick knacks so that we can at least get the Harrod’s shopping bag.
We then hoof it over to Kensington Gardens to see the Peter Pan statue and did our best to find the Johnny Depp bench from “Finding Neverland.”
It was a chilly day, with lots of walking, but we then tubed it over to see St. Paul’s Cathedral. We even fed the birds on the steps of St. Paul. (Absolute must after going to the stage version of Mary Poppins on Monday.)
In the evening, we went with Nana and Grandpa to see “Wicked,” the stage musical of the very imaginative backstory to the movie “Wizard of Oz.” An absolutely fabulous show, with wonderful sets, music, costumes, choreography, story – the works. It starred Idina Menzel as Elphaba (the wicked witch of the west), who originated the role on Broadway. I’m thinking maybe the best I’ve ever seen.
The next day, we sadly packed and made our way by tube, train, airplane, and automobile (again, thanks, Ken) back home. The journey seemed much longer this direction. But we’re home safe. And glad to find that all is well here at home.
Hope we haven't overdone it on the blog. But for us, it was the trip of a lifetime (although we hope to do it again sometime), and we just wanted to share it with those we love.