Me, the site and Eeyore

“It’s not very pleasant in my corner of the world at three o’clock in the morning. But for people who like cold, wet, ugly bits it is something rather special.” 

Me at the European CommissionThis site started out as something else a couple of years ago. I invested some time in it, used to practice my Wordpress skills, but no-one ever commented on my posts or got in touch, so I let it slide a bit.

Then I discovered Facebook, where everyone seemed to be having a good time. So I joined… and realised I was as miserable there as I ever was before, but with the added bonus that Facebook is highly addictive. Having rescued myself from the cult, I re-invented the site, beefed it up a bit, and thus Eeyore’s Gloomy Place was born!

As to the name: well, I admit I’ve never had my tail stolen, been bounced into a river or had my house stolen and moved across the 100 Aker Wood, but in most other respects, I thoroughly empathise with the silly old donkey.

But if you’re still curious as to who I am… read on…