The blog hits SIX figures, Canadian Troops to be honoured by Washington Capitals

Well, I am quite the happy blogger today!

It seems like only yesterday that I started this thing to promote myself, the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, and all the great events and individuals in and around Port Alberni.

Then I go and check my site traffic numbers today....and wow was I ever blown away. SIX figures?! I love the internet!

Hammers Bulldog Blog Site Summary
VISITS
	Total	70,477
	Average Per Day	204
	Average Visit Length	1:17
	Last Hour	20
	Today	76
	This Week	1,430
PAGE VIEWS
	Total	102,129
	Average Per Day	266
	Average Per Visit	1.3
	Last Hour	21
	Today	93
	This Week	1,864

Feel free to check them out yourself. Click THIS LINK or click the green and white SITEMETER button over there ------>

So how far has the blog come? I did some looking back through the "blog archives" and came across a post I made LAST NOVEMBER where I was thrilled that the blog was approaching FIVE digits. Read it here

I know, I know, this is still a pretty humble achievement. At the same time I'm darn proud! The difference between 5 figures and 6 is a big one!

So to anyone that reads the blog and visits daily, or to anyone that was here from the beginning spreading the word about the blog through emails and message boards and any other promotions..please accept my HEARTFELT THANKS for all your readership and support!

OK OK OK enough of the pumping my own tires. I just noticed this on the Sports Wire. Pretty cool stuff coming from Washington and the Caps organization. I've been on a Caps love-fest since last year when I learned more about Ted Leonsis and his cool blog. (Again, the link to that is over there ------------>) And I've been an Alex Ovechkin fan since day one.

Here's the story....Way to go Washington Capitals, the Alberta Enterprise Group, and anyone else involved.



EDMONTON - A group of 150 Canadian soldiers will be honoured with a tribute video before the Edmonton Oilers take on the Capitals in Washington on Tuesday night.

The colours of both countries will also be presented by a flag party comprised of Canadian soldiers.

The trip for the soldiers and their families is being sponsored by the Alberta Enterprise Group, a public policy advocacy group, that also arranged a similar trip to Washington for 300 Canadian soldiers and family members last year.

(The Canadian Press)