Hive on Up - 1 November approaches

Thanks to @doze for the Thunder Hive on which this graphic is built

I do not want the last couple of months again. They have flown by, helped along by tragedy and The Husband's surgeries that included a brush with that other big C. He's on very much on the recovery road. My friend, of course, mourns. Her journey is a longer one.

Anyhow, I am digressing. As usual. The point, however, is that Hive Power Up Day is approaching. Rapidly. You will find @traciyork's post with all the details here.

Now I look back at my #HivePud post, and when I checked my delegations for the last month, I see that I made a big booboo. Some of it thanks to all the forkiness on the blockchain but probably more a reflection of my state (not) of mind.

I'm sorry: I forked up!

An apology to @dayerlis who didn't receive the delegation I promised - and which I announced. It's done, now, and will be yours for 21 days from today. Here's proof:

Speaking of that post, I shared some thoughts on powering up and how folk might feel about the hype and getting involved - or not. My sentiments haven't changed, so while it's fun and a good way to start paying attention, like virtually everything on Hive, it's not compulsory.

My contribution to #HivePUD and #HPUD

I have, for the past few months, delegated Hive to little fish that participate in the monthly initiative. I began with two 50HP delegations and when my account reached 2k, I upped them to 100HP and added a third recipient. This is how it will stay for a while. So there will be another three this month.

New friends

I hope that the little loans to @chocolatscorpi and @learning-tarot have helped a little. Just so that you know, I'll remove them during the course of next week. That said, I've enjoyed meeting you both and look forward to our continued conversations!

Criteria for delegations

As I keep on saying, I will again be delegating to three qualifying accounts that power up on November the first. I don't select them, that's done in consultation with @traciyork and @victoriabsb. To be as impartial as possible. This month, I've added a fourth criterion which, for those who read the post I keep on banging about, should come as no surprise.

The criteria for qualifying accounts are as follows:

less than 6 months old
less than 59 rep
less than 200 HP before powering up on 1 November 2020
must have at least two qualifying posts since 1 October 2020.
Posts that qualify must have 200 words or more and exclude posts for Power Up Day, and Actifit.

Why?

Why, I hear you asking? Because Hive is a social blockchain: it's for socialising, ruminating and just generally hanging out. Call me a silly ~~old fashioned~~ woman, but I really would like to connect with the people behind the accounts that will be getting one of my 100% upvotes (daily - if you post that often). And, if I'm around - I have 3D commitments (like sleep and being a people) that take me offline - a lot - a read and perhaps a comment and reblog.

Power on Up

Unlike this month, when my great friend @nickyhavey (thank you again) powered up for me, I will be powering up - probably the smallest amount - for reasons I'm not ~~labouring~~ repeating. I might just garner one of the little rewards from @hivebuzz. I do love those little bees...

But then again, perhaps not. It doesn't matter, I'll still most definitely be seeing you on 1 November when I power up!

Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa

Photo: Selma

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