When creating this blog, I imagined to get CSS questions directed to me. The main question I've gotten so far is, "What's with the candy apples?" I guess if you're going to ask the CSS guy a question, I better answer it, even if it isn't CSS-related.
The site is going for a carnival theme. If we were at a real carnival, maybe between the booth where a guy guesses your weight and the trailer with the bearded lady, you'd have me waiting to tackle some CSS stumpers. Call me a geek, but I find figuring out CSS solutions fun. I also find it fun to start a fresh new blog for a while. It's about as fun, you might say, as going to the fair. So I think the theme fits right in.
Not long after I created this blog I knew I had to get away from the Movable Type default template. I asked JD to help me come up with a design, and he came back with a photoshop document of much of what you see here. Not only was I happy to get away from the default Movable Type template, but I was excited to move towards a design that seemed so fresh. Much appreciation, JD.
So among many things that you might see at the fair are candy apples, and I found an image of some candy apples that could help decorate my new home. At the fair, you may also see ferris wheels, 'ring-the-bell' games, among other things. As this site progresses, you might see images of those things here, too.
So keep the questions coming. I'm happy to answer them. (BTW, I do relationship advice, too. )
Comments (5)
Tom Murphy said:
It was not a question I thought to ask... but thanks for the answer anyway.
As I continue my learning of web design and HTML and now CSS, your blog is definitely part of my learning experience.
Thanks, and keep up the good work... and great tips.
Tom
# December 5, 2006 6:30 PM
The Saucier said:
My wife and my girlfriend just can't seem to get along. What should I do? Can CSS help?
# December 5, 2006 10:27 PM
JD said:
Saucier, try saying this:
.body {
}
Because it's perfect the way it is...dum-dum, ching!
# December 5, 2006 10:37 PM
CSS Guy said:
@The Saucier -
Common sense would say you should probably consider the following:
.girlfriend {display:none;}
But sometimes, other factors come into play, particularly if the following styles are in place:
.girlfriend {padding-top: 100px;}
.wife {padding-bottom: 100px;}
In that case, perhaps this would be best:
.girlfriend + .wife {margin-top:1000px;}
Hope that helps,
CSS Guy
# December 6, 2006 8:30 AM
mr. clayton said:
My psuedo-girlfriend gets drunk by taking shots, pukes on my bed, my carpet floor, in my closet, then all over the bathroom. I'm 26, should girls I date be doing this?
Oh yeah, her friend puked in the sink -post smelling the vomit.
Never the less, I think the site looks too professional. You need to make it spammy and get some ads on here -- start stealing content too.
Your blackhat buddy
:)
# December 6, 2006 5:08 PM