Two years ago today I wrote my first blog post on Grey Fox. I intended to write for only a few months before moving onto another project. However, I found that no other older man was blogging about fashion and style in quite the same way and, after a few months, the funny and talented Polly Vernon at The Times wrote a five page article in the Saturday magazine called 'Shades of Grey' based on ideas from the blog. This was followed by mentions elsewhere (see Press above).
With such encouragement, I felt I couldn't give up and here I still am, enjoying every minute of it.
With such encouragement, I felt I couldn't give up and here I still am, enjoying every minute of it.
The blog recently reached a total of 500,000 views since it started. Grey Fox has nearly 3,000 followers on Twitter and visitor numbers increase daily. I'm totally in awe of this. I want to thank all of you for sticking with Grey Fox, commenting and e-mailing with ideas, questions and suggestions. It's been a truly humbling experience.
I've made lots of friends through the blog and Twitter, many of whom I've had the privilege of meeting face to face. All are generous, creative, intelligent and funny people - aged from twenties to older than me. This has been the best part of being a blogger.
The blog still isn't a commercial venture, it costs me more than I earn from it. I won't allow commercial pressures to get in the way of blogging, unless someone has a bright idea.
Meanwhile, please keep in touch; tell me what you like and don't like, make suggestions, ask questions, tell me about your products, your businesses, your style and your plans. You are this blog.
David Evans, a.k.a. Grey Fox.
David Evans, a.k.a. Grey Fox.
Happy birthday to the blog, and many thanks for the education, entertainment, and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteMike Fitzgerald
Congratulations Mr Grey Fox you deserve it love your blog.Look forward to bumping into you at London collections men in January.
ReplyDeleteGrey Fox - I am sure I speak or write for many readers when I say "thank you" for all the advice and ideas you've provided. I wish you well for the season and your next project. Regards, Jim
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind comments.
ReplyDeleteSee you soon Maria!
GF.
Happy blog birthday sir! As a young fella I can relate to your subjects, it works both ways.
ReplyDeleteBuckets & Spades
I have just discovered the blog and love it. Happy birthday and thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations David - you have been (and continue to be) an inspiration. Cannot believe it has been 2 years already. I am looking forward to meeting up in the new year (I arrive in the UK late January).
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Mark