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Happy birthday, bayblog

It was one year ago last week that we posted our first entry to the Baltimore Sun's Bay and Environment Blog, fondly known as bayblog.

Since then, we've posted nearly 400 entries, recieved nearly 1,500 comments. We've gotten to know our readers, recieved great tips for stories, and have been able to see that the newspaper has a readership far beyond Baltimore and Maryland. We've had "highs" -- such as when we got 90,000 page views in one week-- and lows, such as over Christmas, when it seemed no one was reading.

On a personal level, I've enjoyed it a lot -- far more than I thought I would. I'm excited to go to Onancock this summer, a place I only really know about because of the recommendations of blog readers. And I've learned a lot about you all -- where you crab, where you fish, what you see around you -- that has helped direct my coverage.

So, thanks for reading, and keep it up. Let's hope we can have this conversation for many more years to come.

Comments

I just started reading this blog a couple of weeks ago and have really enjoyed reading all of the posts. Keep it uo.

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About the bloggers

Rona KobellRona Kobell reports on the Chesapeake Bay, and in her seven years with The Sun, she's visited clam farms in Virginia, a peeler pen on Taylors Island and a small market on Smith Island that serves what many people consider the best crab cake in the world (to judge for yourself, head to the Drum Point Market in Tylerton). Rona enjoys hanging out with her husband and daughter.

Tom PeltonTom Pelton writes about the environment and has been at The Sun for 10 years. He lives in the city with his wife, two daughters, and an exotic ecosystem that involves a cat, hamsters, hermit crabs, cacti, running shoes, drums, guitar, violins, mild cheeses and strong opinions.
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Tim WheelerTim Wheeler writes about growth and base-realignment for The Sun. A reporter and editor here since 1985, the West Virginia native has spent most of his adult life around the bay. He lives in Catonsville, one of Baltimore's older, walkable suburbs.

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Chesapeake Bay Week
Maryland Public Television presents the annual Chesapeake Bay Week in an effort to foster discussion of issues surrounding the Chesapeake Bay.
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