Waking up to WordPress’s elimination of the Classic editor made a cup of coffee more vital than ever. The machine didn’t disappoint, and the first cup was thrown back like a shot of cheap whiskey. The second cup brought to mind a workaround.
I found that clicking on the notification bell before opening a blank post still gave me the choice of which editor to use. Being sure this situation won’t last long, it is to be enjoyed while still here. This post was done in the Classic editor.
Now that the editor problem is solved, for the time being, the coffee gave me a brain teaser. “Peter Puck and Paul Peck used a pick on a mountain pock and found only a used hockey puck.”
My text notification goes off, and it is Linda Hill. It reads:
Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 18th and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “pack/peck/pick/pock/puck.” Use one or use ’em all for bonus points—it’s up to you! Enjoy!
Go to Linda’s post to see what others have done with the prompt. Here’s the link. https://lindaghill.com/2025/01/17/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2025-daily-prompt-for-jan-18th/
Pack/Peck/Pick/Pock/Puck by John W. Howell ©2024
“What the heck?”
“What?”
“You didn’t do a security dismantle or time trip.”
“Faced with the editor challenge, I didn’t have time.”
“And that brain teaser?”
“Only thing I could think of.”
“This is going to be a rough day for sure.”
“No kidding. I don’t know anything about the other editor, and I have a tour coming up.”
“Now is the time to teach an old dog new tricks.”
“Easy for you young folks to say.”
“Come on, pops, you can do it.”
“I suppose. Did you call Uber?”
“Man, I’m the one usually bringing up the pub.”
“Well, I’m needy.”
“He’s right over there.”
Photo by Dan Antion
“Aw, come on.”
“Pack your troubles in an old kit bag.”
“Not helping.”
“We love you a bushel and a peck.”
“A pock on you.”
“Pick yourself up.”
“Puck you.”
“The last one on the van is a weenie.”
“Childhood, here we come.”
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Good work on snagging those bonus points, John. Which Voodoo Ranger pairs well with lobster?
Learning to use the Block Editor is a two-shot process, but it has its benefits. I’m not a very good salesman, and WordPress isn’t giving me a commission, so I’ll stop.
I hope you have a great weekend.
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I’ll get there. I did manage to produce an HTML post for one of the tour stops in block so there is hope.
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OMG, your Uber carries my favorite food. I may never get off the ride!
That brain teaser of yours is also a tongue twister.
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The brain teaser took me off the rails for sure. 😁
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John, to get the classic editor back, Try this link: https://johnwhowell.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php?classic-editor if it works for you, save it in your browser favourites so you can access it anytime 😃
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Thank you, Chris, I noticed today that the choice shows up when first opening WP. I’m going to save yours in case. Yours works
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Glad it works for you, John 😃
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Thanks again
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The classic editor is gone? Dang it. I’ve been delaying learning this block text thing for a while. I have to use it if I post by phone and it feels so clunky. What was the reason for going this route?
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It is back apparently. I have no idea what WordPress is up to these days
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That’s quite the brain teaser, John. Riding in that truck will make you really hungry.
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I think you are right, Tim. Thanks.
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I forced myself to stop using the classic editor awhile ago, John. It wasn’t easy, but I manage. Keeping it as simple as possible is what works for me. No fancy schmancy stuff. Great job on getting those bonus points and I would happily get on the lobster truck if I could snag a couple for home. Happy Saturday!
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Two to go would be great. Maybe we’ll try it.
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That’s a very clever response to the prompt, John. And getting the bonus points deserves an applause! 👏🏻
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Thank you Gwen. I was in a quandary for sure. When in doubt use a brain teaser. 😁
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Dang! I still edit with the classic editor, and I have a friend’s tour post to assemble today.
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I think it is still working. Might have been a fluke
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I’ve always used the Classic Editor and just tried it. Still works for me. Did WP change something I don’t know about? Puck them! 😂🤣 My husband would roll his eyes and still call me a potty mouth. 🙄
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I like the puck curse. The vision of that hard rubber thing flying through the air heading for the target is awesome. Yeah, puck them.
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Oh, the WordPress woes. They just keep on coming. Great response to the prompt, John, and I needed two cups of coffee just to get past the brain teaser. 🙂 Love the Uber ride. Hope there are free lobsters 🙂
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If they are not free we will liberate them and set them free. 😁
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You’ve definitely earned those bonus points!
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Thank you, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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😊
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This is a terrific response to the prompt, John! Now, let’s have some more coffee!
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More coffee is the right thing to do.
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Always.
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😊
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Well done for getting those words in. Not easy!
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Thank you, Esther
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Not sure what Lobster Tales does, sell food or tell stories about Lobsters.
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Good point. I’ll find out on the way to the pub.
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oh no, I woke up to WTF just happened with a dark background and not being able to edit. Felt like I’d been gone a month when it was only a week. Please send lobster! 🦞🤗🥹
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Ha ha ha. One lobster on the way.
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Awesome, thanks! ☺️😛
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😁
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You never fail to crack me up, John! Well done!
I don’t know of what all o’ y’all speak of with the editor problems/stories… I always create my posts from the admin panel. Click on Posts on the left, avoiding the drop-down that said “add new post” and once you have, the page changes and at the top, where it says: Posts, and the box “add new post” there is an arrow. Click on the arrow and you can choose classic or block.
Hope this helps!
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I now use the admin link. Thanks, Dale.
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My pleasure, John.
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😁
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“Childhood, here we come.” Had to laugh… we ate a lot of what my dad called, poor man’s lobster. 🎣
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Sounds like fish.
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Yes, fresh caught bass prepared a certain way. Simply boiled in water with a splash of beer and dipped in butter. Delicious!
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Sounds great.😁
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So good! 👍🏻
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😊
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I hope your day improves and all is well in the security department . No wonder you’re gittery with all that coffee!
Well done getting all those bonus points 💜💜🎶
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Thank you, Willow.
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A pleasure 💜
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😊
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I nearly had a hissy fit over this last weekend when Classic appeared to disappear when they changed the post to view layout.. I found a workaround but thankfully the options were back by Monday.. I will not use Block editor ever… and I do think they realise with millions still using classic it would not be a popular move to stop supporting.. anyway great take on the challenge John… hugsxx
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I think the folks at WordPress have lost their way. The so called happiness engineers are a joke and the attempts to move us off Classic diabolical. I pay like you do and expect my Classic to remain forever. I did find a work around too, but we shouldn’t have to do that every time some yahoo decides to make a run to Block editor. With that, I’m going to get another cup of coffee and calm down. 😁
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Sorry the editor blues got ya down. You still managed the most entertaining post … “puck you” not you, John but the other you whoever that was. LOL
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That’s my best friend who left us fifteen years ago. The problem now is he never ages.
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Oh no 😥 forever in your memory
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Yes. Forever.
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I still use the Classic, I have it bookmarked. I don’t dig the new one . . I didn’t when it was first rolled out and I still don’t. Would I use it? I guess if I had to, sure why now.
As for your pick of a challenge? Perfect . . . just perfect.
And that Uber is a great idea. Hopefully you can catch it on the way back from the pub later on. A couple lobstah rolls to sop up the merriment of the evening would do just fine.
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My Classic came back. I was so happy that I forgot all about the fucking angst that WP put me through. A ride in the lobster truck would be good after a long night. Thanks, Marc.
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Yeah the classic remains where it’s at for me. I just can’t warm up to the replacement.
It would hit the spot, tell you what.
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Indeed.
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Imagine my surprise after weeks away. Time for a refresh, I suppose. Now I want lobster.
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Classic is back. I could go from one myself.
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The new Editor ROCKS!
I love it!
🐂 🐂 🐖
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Well obviously you understand it. My Classic is back so no teaching an Old Dog new tricks.
😊X 😁X
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LOL!!! OX OX OX
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OX OX OX OX
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Well done on the prompt, John. Classic editor fans, unite!
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Mine is back. I guess the Voo Doo doll worked.
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Yes, it did! Must be related to Voodoo Ranger…😅
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I think so too.
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🙂
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Well done with the challenge, John. I’ve heard other bloggers say the classic editor arbitrarily switched to the loathsome Block editor. So far, knock on wood, I haven’t had that happen. But let me just say for the record if WP eliminates it for good, I’m outa here-I’m not going to pay good money to be aggravated on top of it. In fairness, I’ve tried the Block editor a couple of times back when it first darkened the blog world and tried to like it but wanted to commit a violent crime every time I used it. It’s so onerous and you never know how your post is going to look. At least with Classic, you know what you’re getting and it doesn’t take hours to crank out a post like it does with Block. Count me as a no thank you on Block.
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I have you signed up as an activist against Block Editor. I’m with you on the aggravation. My classic is back in it’s old space and I’m mighty happy.
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I’ve complained so many times. They always say basically, “thank you for your comment. Deal with it.” They aren’t very sympathetic. Doggone whippersnappers. 😆
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I love how the Happiness Engineer starts the inquiry as if it is our fault. I told one one time that I’m not a code writer so how can I alter the code from my blog? He had no answer.,
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Ugh, those guys are the worst-if I was a code writer it’s more than likely I wouldn’t be blogging! At least most of my encounters have been sympathetic but they all seem uniform in praising Block like little lemmings. They must have a cheat card with the company line about how fabulous Block is taped to their monitors.
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I can see that now. Great visual. 😁
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