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That Perfect Day Contest
Blog Posted:3/19/2013 2:01:00 AM

 

Well...I just judged my first contest,and it was not an easy task.I wanted to make everyone a winner.BUT.....Some of the poems made me sad,and that wasn't what I was looking for.I wanted to be there with you on that perfect day...Some of you didn't have that perfect day yet?But...You all wrote some really great poems! I also made a mistake of not telling you to put your names on your poems? So I have no idea who wrote some of them? Oops! I'll remember that on the next one...If you feel you wrote a worthy poem and I didn't place you as a winner please forgive me,this was my first contest.It was a learning experience for me, and I have come to the conclusion that I don't like trying to pick the best one.You were all winners to me... 
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  1. Date: 3/31/2013 5:43:00 AM
    Thanks Dan for choosing mine as a winner. Your support means so much. Getting back to writing has been such a new exciting experience for me.

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  1. Date: 3/19/2013 8:24:00 PM
    Congrats to all and thanks Dan--Like I said, I did the same first time LOL

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  1. Date: 3/19/2013 5:57:00 PM
    Congratulations to all the winners!And thank you all for sharing your greatest days with me! :o)

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    Bacha Avatar Therese Bacha Date: 3/22/2013 12:40:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Again Dan, thank you for everything, your sharing gives me strength...so happy you liked my poem. Nice old days. Love Terry xoxo
  1. Date: 3/19/2013 5:40:00 PM
    Thank you so much, Dan!! I am off to read the many winning poems, but I'm so honored that you liked my own 'perfect day' poem! Thanks very much!!

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    Kearley Avatar Dan Kearley Date: 3/19/2013 5:53:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you for entering it! :o) I thought it was cute.<3
  1. Date: 3/19/2013 4:55:00 PM
    As you can see, I lost another bet! ; )

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    Kearley Avatar Dan Kearley Date: 3/19/2013 5:12:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    What? You better stop betting! What bet did you lose this time?
  1. Date: 3/19/2013 4:54:00 PM
    Congratulations to all the winners!

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    Kearley Avatar Dan Kearley Date: 3/19/2013 5:11:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Yes! Congratulations to all winners!
  1. Date: 3/19/2013 2:40:00 PM
    Dear Dan, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. A Superb contest for YOUR first one, Thank-YOU for my Placement I appreciate it very much. With LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege ...Harry

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    Kearley Avatar Dan Kearley Date: 3/19/2013 5:06:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Harry...I now see that you were a winner in my contest.A beautiful write...Much love always.~Dan~
  1. Date: 3/19/2013 1:26:00 PM
    Dan, see below on how to finalize your contest--you have to lock it, finalize it date it and then click update and all of the names will appear. Thank you for my placement!

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    Kearley Avatar Dan Kearley Date: 3/19/2013 5:03:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Craig,I didn't realize I had to date it also? I have done that now,and now I can see who all won! Talk about blind judging...Ha,ha.
  1. Date: 3/19/2013 1:14:00 PM
    Thanks, Dan for the honor of a placement in your contest. You did good. If everyone won, why have a contest, just have them post on your blog. Best of luck in the next one; they're bound to get easier.

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    Kearley Avatar Dan Kearley Date: 3/19/2013 5:14:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you for entering... :o) And I guess you do have a point there.Nice write also!
  1. Date: 3/19/2013 12:18:00 PM
    Dear Dan, thank you for honoring me the first place in your contest, i was so so happy, i also just added my name . Thanks again. Love Terry xoxo

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    Kearley Avatar Dan Kearley Date: 3/19/2013 5:16:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you for entering! That is what I was looking for...The Perfect Day. A beauty of a write. :o)
  1. Date: 3/19/2013 8:41:00 AM
    Hi Dan, In my first couple contests I had trouble to get it posted. Remember in you contest administration to click on the contest name then on the bottom where it says lock click on yes and also click on finalize yes---then enter the date judged and click on update at the bottom and you're done--thanks for hosting!

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    Kearley Avatar Dan Kearley Date: 3/19/2013 5:20:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Ahh,yes....The date.Thank you for entering a winner! And helping me get this figured out... :o)
  1. Date: 3/19/2013 4:41:00 AM
    Dan I will be looking for some advice when I get the courage up to run my first contest. The main thing is how we all contribute to making this site so amazing . Cheers! Rick

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    Kearley Avatar Dan Kearley Date: 3/19/2013 8:09:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    No problem Rick...I'll help in anyway I can. Cheers! Back at ya. :o)
  1. Date: 3/19/2013 2:56:00 AM
    Congratulations to all those that have had their perfect day, keep the memories close, and grasp it when it happens to all those still waiting... another one I didn't get round too xx

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    Kearley Avatar Dan Kearley Date: 3/19/2013 8:06:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I'm going to have to get you a "Round tuit" I think?Ha,ha :o)
    Bacha Avatar Therese Bacha Date: 3/19/2013 12:15:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Mandy, you are always so nice to all of us....I love the feeling of waking up and knowing i have many friends to share my day with. I am grateful. Love Terry xoxo

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