I was sitting at my desk, having some poke from The Market at HFS.......
When I took a look at my calendar and suddenly realized we were going to make 17!
My goodness how time flies. At home I did a quick count and this is post 4731....who'd have thunk, back in 2005 that we'd still be around?
I think the date usually slips my mind because we'd usually be traveling during this time of the year. Of course we've been derailed by Covid and this year, when we finally decided to take the plunge it was earlier in the month.
It has indeed been a rough couple of years and I really need to thank all of you for stopping our our little blog; for humoring my scribbling, my weird sense of humor, and for taking the time out to visit and comment.
It's been our little "food and travel diary" for 6,210 days!
You all keep this blog alive; not me. I treasure all our "F(riends) O(f) Y(oso)" - thank you for being one!
I hope everyone is doing well!
And thank you again for being a part of our little blog!
Take care!
Congratulations and to many many more years. You've been my primary go to food blog and have truly enjoyed not just reading but my promotion to friend of the blog.
Posted by: Loren | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 09:48 AM
I have enjoyed the 4,731 posts and look forward to many more! OK, so maybe I haven't read every single post, but I have learned a lot about local places, recipes and travel from your blog.
Posted by: Sandy | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 10:14 AM
Congratulations on your discipline and dedication in sharing your passion with all of us. It's been a delight to read your blog over the years. It's OUR privilege and pleasure to be a Friend of Yoso!
Posted by: Hangzhou Hero | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 10:19 AM
Congrats on #17 and we all hope for many more years of enjoying your posts.
Posted by: Kenneth | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 11:03 AM
Wow! has it really been so many years and posts! you and the missus and your wonderful blog have been a consistent part of my life for 16 of those years. I appreciate all the work and love you put into your blog for your readers. thank you! <3 <3 <3
Posted by: Lynnea Fleming | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 11:25 AM
Thanks Loren! Thanks as well for all the recommendations over the years.
I've always appreciated your comments Sandy!
Thanks HH!
Hi Kenneth. Thanks for all the comments and emails over the years!
Time sure does fly Lynnea! I really treasure all the wonderful comments over the years!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 01:02 PM
congratulations! hoping to read many more of your mmmyoso foodie and travel adventures
Posted by: kat | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 01:54 PM
Thanks Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 02:03 PM
Congrats! we've enjoyed reading your posts all these years!
Posted by: Jason | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 02:18 PM
Thank you, Kirk! Congratulations on 17 years. I appreciate all of your posts, fabulous travel, hard work, and dedication in documenting all of your adventures. It really helped getting through the dog days of COVID, to live vicariously through your exploits. Thank you for all that you do!
Posted by: Kerri K | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 02:19 PM
Congrats. I’ve found many good restaurants from this blogs. Hopefully you’ll keep at it for many years to come
Posted by: Denver | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 08:41 PM
17 years is quite an accomplishment!! Congratulations!! Hoping for 17 more years!
Posted by: RedDevil | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 09:40 PM
Wow, congratulations and thank you so much for sharing all these years! It’s always a joy to see new posts, and I’ve certainly added things to our travels based on your posts.
I think I first came across your blog via the Kalua pork recipe a long while ago. Years later it was the first food my son (~2-3 at the time) that he declared his love for.
Posted by: Greg W | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 09:58 PM
Happy blog anniversary! This has been such a wonderful resource – if I want to try a new place, chances are you've got a review. Thank you, and congratulations!
Posted by: Jessica | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 10:12 PM
Congrats! My favorite food blog -- happy travels (and eating and drinking!) Alooo-HA!
Posted by: Peter | Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 10:48 PM
Thanks Jason!
Hi Kerri - Actually, I need to express my appreciation for your comments. You keep me "inspired" to keep on posting! Thanks so much!
Thanks so much Denver! I'll do my best!
I'll do my best RD! Great to hear from you.
Oh my, the Oven Kalua Pork recipe Greg! That was posted back in 2005! I'm glad you liked the recipe and it worked out for you.
Thanks so much Jessica. I'm glad you found some use for our posts!
Thanks Peter. It's always great hearing from you.
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 27 May 2022 at 06:47 AM
Wow, I still remember the 1st post of yours I read about Tajima back in...2006!! I had just discovered it earlier from CityBeat (mostly appealed cause it stayed open so late). Despite moving states and eventually returning to SD, I've been an avid follower since that initial post. Thanks for all restaurant recommendations and travel stories!
Posted by: jase | Friday, 27 May 2022 at 08:44 AM
Wow 17 years!! That went by so fast. Congratulations, Kirk! ^_^
Posted by: Kathy | Friday, 27 May 2022 at 09:07 AM
Thanks so much for reading our posts for so long Jase! Wondering if you've ever been able to get those beans from Rancho Gordo? Hope all is well!
Hi Kathy, it's so nice to hear from you! Time sure has flown by! Hope all is well and that everyone is checking out Onolicious Hawaii:
https://onolicioushawaii.com/
Take care!
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 27 May 2022 at 09:56 AM
Congrats on 17! Most San Diego based food blogs stopped during the pandemic but you kept chugging along! Here's to the next 17 ;)
Posted by: Junichi | Friday, 27 May 2022 at 10:16 AM