Douglas Schumacher

Welcome back to the 2014 edition of Douglas Blogs.  After about 9 months off, it is finally time to fire up the ol' Blogger for the fourth year.  Speaking of that, here are some tips that I have accumulated using Blogger: 1. Write a blog about something that you have a passion or interest in.  It makes it much easier...and you can always change the topic, as I did back in 2012. 2. Make your blog look sleek yet inviting.   You want a design that is clean and easy to read that still features your pictures and other multimedia. 3. Don't just use your blog....create a comprehensive online profile across many social networks.  I personally like Blogger's built-in Google+ and YouTube integration. 4.  Blogger's URL system isn't that great for readers to remember.  Try creating a shortened link. 5. Stick with it.  As I begin my fourth year blogging, I know that the road ahead could not be as fulfilling as I may want it to be, but that's okay. ...

Hi everyone, A few updates here.  One-When I went to K-Mart on Friday, they were all out of the on-sale blasters, but I picked up a blue Reflex IX-1 and it has incredible ranges stock, maybe 40 feet flat.  Go get one- a review will be coming soon. Second, my local fair is over, so now my I'm not quite so busy.  Got a bunch of firsts and a couple seconds, the pay out should be about $60.  The check doesn't come until December, though. :-( That brings me to my third item.  My parents and little sister say that I am quote "addicted" to Nerf blasters.  So, if this blog gets going and I bring in more money for more "content", it may sway their thinking.  So spread the word, and more will be to come. My fourth thing is the new Gear Up Blasters.  They are now released!  The best place to go now is Walmart, but many stores should have them tomorrow.  Even my local Walmart (Wisconsin) has a Maverick!  (I need a new one, maybe...

I'll be super busy this week because it's my county's fair.  Today I'll be making a run to a Goodwill to look for Nerf guns.  Anyway, to keep you busy about Nerf, read some of my favorite blogs... www.nerfornothing.blogspot.com www.urbantaggers.blogspot.com