Archive for October, 2009
Will the real safetygoat please stand up?
Monday, October 5th, 2009
I wanted to include some facts about goats on safetygoat’s about page, and was searching for more information on goats in relation to water sports, swimming and boating. Some sites said that goats hated the water and would avoid it at all costs, while others claimed goats were great swimmers.
This lead me to youtube today, where I found Fred, a goat who loves to swim and also wears a bright orange lifejacket.
I am surprised.
When I came up with safetygoat, his swimming abilities were a figment of my imagination! Just as they say, in this big wide world, “Anything is possible!”
The zen of the goat
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Safetygoat as a character, well, he’s my partner-in-crime. He recently let me know he would like a little change of scenery. I liked my old design, but the homepage felt cluttered and busy. Safetygoat also sought a bit of simplicity.
I’m hoping to have more seasonal/weather related stuff in the homepage. Right now, the leaves are all changing in Canada, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. A winter tree will definitely be next.
It’s a work in progress (as every designer’s site is, I reckon!): The haiku collection will return soon but to the footer (the javascript includes were invalidating and I’ve got only one error right now…). I want to do some more work on the posts, and the images will need to be resized. Soon, zen of the goat will be achieved, and he will be at peace.
I would love your thoughts!
