When we looked at powering up for December, Hive had reached an ATH. But then, you know, there's an old and true expression: what goes up, must come down. And so it has been with Hive in the last week or so.

So, let's look on the bright side:

The bottom hasn't quite fallen out and the price is another reason to HODL and power up.

Back to the business of this post, and first:

For those not familiar with what I warbling about each month, and after @traciyork has published the official results for the new month's Power Up Day, I delegate 100 Hive to 3 accounts that participated in the initiative.

Why I do this?

It's a combination of paying it forward and walking the talk.

December Power Up Day

If you don't know what happens on Hive Power Up Day and how accounts stand to gain, read @traciyork's Power Up Day post and join next month?

A reminder about my delegations - if you didn't follow the link...

Each month, I set aside 300 HP that I delegate an equal share among three accounts that meet the basic Power Up Day Criteria.

In my case, though, and given my focus on redfish, the accounts must also be -

• be less than 6 months old
• have at least two qualifying posts since the previous power up day.
  Posts that qualify must have 200 words or more and exclude posts for Power Up Day, and Actifit.
  As a reminder, the reason I added the second criterion is because -
  Hive is a social blockchain: it's for socialising, ruminating and just generally hanging out.
• a reputation of less than 61
• not more than 500 HP in their accounts before they power up - both on the first of the month

Qualifying accounts for December

Unlike the last couple of months, the number of eligible accounts was significantly down, and after applying my additional criteria -

• have at least two qualifying posts since the previous power up day, i.e. since 1 November; and that the posts do have 200 words or more (in English - because I'd like to be able to engage...) and exclude posts for Power Up Day, and Actifit.

This time there were five eligible accounts. While I'd like to have supported all five, I need to temper my largess and because she's twice had delegations from me, I'm sorry @samsmith1971, I excluded you. That said, you still are still in my fanbase and I'll pop over from time to time. Please carry on doing what you do - you're doing great things! For those of you who haven't go and check her out her blog and the initiatives she runs for her fellow redfish.

December Delegations

I have also consistently said that I keep an eye open, and will support Hiveans who are members of the Silver Bloggers' Community. This month, there is one, and she gets my fourth and discretionary delegation.

Proof of delegation:

But that's not all

Remember that in addition to the delegations, @phendx, @coquicoin, @x-rain and @ivycrafts have all been added to my fanbase and receive a daily 100% upvote; I also ask @ginabot to notify me each time they post. If I have an opportunity, I pop over and have a gander and occasionally weigh in on whatever the post may be about.

A last word - or two

Thanks as always to @traciyork, @victoriabsb and @hivebuzz for all the hard work they do each month - and around the blockchain, generally.

Thanks too, to @doze for the super Hive graphics that he develops and shares for us all to use. Do check out his posts and perhaps drop by and show some Hive love.

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

Photo: Selma
Post script
If this post might seem familiar, it's because I'm doing two things:

• re-vamping old recipes. As I do this, I am adding them in a file format that you can download and print. If you download recipes, buy me a coffee. Or better yet, a glass of wine....?
• and "re-capturing" nearly two years' worth of posts.

I blog to the Hive blockchain using number of decentralised applications.

• From Wordpress, I use the Exxp Wordpress plugin. If this rocks your socks, click here or on on the image below to sign up.

• Join Hive using this link and then join us in the Silver Bloggers' community by clicking on the logo.
  
  Original artwork: @artywink