I am recently retired and reside in the most beautiful area of Virginia--the Shenandoah Valley. I find beauty and inspiration in the mountains every day--it is one of my most faithful muses.
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FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
Congratulations! tanka (wind-blown leaves) won the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest"
Irish Rain : Congratulations!!! Whoo Hoo!!!
February 21, 2017 at 12:16AM
rama devi : Congrats! Much deserved :-)
February 21, 2017 at 2:13PM
MissMerri : What a beautiful poem! I'm so pleased to see this take first place in the contest. Keep it up! ;p
February 21, 2017 at 4:04PM
IndianaIrish : Congratulations for the win in this contest, Ray! It's an awesome tanka.
February 21, 2017 at 4:50PM
TheWriteTeach : Congrats, Ray, on a well deserved win. Your Tanka, 'wind blown leaves,' was excellent.
February 21, 2017 at 7:45PM
Gloria .... : Way to go, Ray! :))
February 21, 2017 at 9:27PM
FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
Congratulations the 2016 Recognized Writer of the Year
humpwhistle : Congratulations, Ray. I think this is the most meaningful award this site offers!
January 25, 2017 at 8:49AM
MissMerri : My heartfelt congratulations to a most deserving recipient of this outstanding award. What a delight! A giant bouquet of roses to you, Teach! MM
January 25, 2017 at 9:04AM
judiverse : Congratulations on this wonderful achievement. judiverse
January 25, 2017 at 9:04AM
Margaret Snowdon : Congratulations, my friend - so well deserved. Margarer
January 25, 2017 at 9:05AM
IndianaIrish : Congratulations, Ray, on this exciting and prestigious honor. It's wonderful to have you receive this highest of recognition. :-)
January 25, 2017 at 9:13AM
Jannypan (Jan) : You are so deserving. CONGRATULATIONS
January 25, 2017 at 9:26AM
robyn corum : WOW! Way to go, Ray!
January 25, 2017 at 10:34AM
Writingfundimension : Hearty congratulations, Ray, for this well-deserved recognition of your talent. :) Bev
January 25, 2017 at 11:10AM
Irish Rain : Congratulations Mr. Ray!!!!
January 25, 2017 at 11:45AM
Mystic Angel 7777 : Congratulations, Ray! I cannot think of a single person here that deserves it more than you. Bravo!
January 25, 2017 at 11:55AM
starkat : A hearty Congrats, Ray. Wow - Writer of the Year! This is fantastic recognition. I'm thrilled you received this award - like getting the Oscar for Best Picture. Way to go. Cheers .. ;o)
January 25, 2017 at 12:29PM
Linda Engel : Well done, Ray, and well deserved.
January 25, 2017 at 5:08PM
mountainwriter49 : Thanks so much, everyone, for your very kind comments and congratulations, and thanks to the Committee for this very high honor. This has taken me by surprise and I am most humbled, yet quite excited, about receiving this award. :-)
January 25, 2017 at 5:45PM
I am Cat : This couldn't make me happier! Congratulations, A! Very well deserved!
January 25, 2017 at 6:21PM
giraffmang : Nice one Ray.
January 25, 2017 at 6:51PM
Warren Rodgers : Ray, Congratulations on being named 2016 Writer of the year! Great news for a very talented and deserving writer. I'm very happy for you! Rodger
January 25, 2017 at 7:52PM
Unspoken94 : Congratulations, Ray, for this much deserved award. -Bill
January 25, 2017 at 8:24PM
pome lover : congratulations, Ray. Good for you!
January 25, 2017 at 8:31PM
judester : Bravo and congratulations on receiving recognized writer award, cheers, j
January 25, 2017 at 11:07PM
Dorothy Farrell : Congratulations Ray - a worthy winner of a great award.
January 26, 2017 at 5:43AM
Ulla : Congratulations on this wonderful achievement, Ray. So well deserved.!!!
January 26, 2017 at 11:58AM
RGstar : Go, Go, Go Ray. So happy. Well done, well deserved.
January 26, 2017 at 1:05PM
Ideasaregems-Dawn : Congratulations, Ray - couldn't have been a better choice! Woot, woot!!!
January 26, 2017 at 2:25PM
tfawcus : An honour well deserved my friend. Congratulations!
January 26, 2017 at 3:22PM
Drew Delaney : It is nice to read that you have achieved this great honour from FanStory. Congratulations, my writing friend. Cheers!
January 26, 2017 at 3:38PM
~Dovey : Congrats, Ray! This is a richly deserved award! :)
January 26, 2017 at 5:25PM
LateBloomer : Congratulations, Ray, on being the 2016 Recognized Writer of the Year. A most deserving award.
January 26, 2017 at 6:51PM
Selina Stambi : Congratulations, Ray. A well deserved honour. Your poetry is a delight to read.
January 26, 2017 at 7:27PM
Ric Myworld : Congratulations, Ray! Living in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and now Writer of the Year, it couldn't get much better!
January 26, 2017 at 10:36PM
Xylok : totally awesome and long overdue!
January 26, 2017 at 10:39PM
Just2Write : YAY RAY ... How wonderful for you, my friend. How wonderful for us that you are on this site to guide and inspire us with your skill and natural talent. I'm thrilled for you. Heather Rose
January 27, 2017 at 12:41PM
Lovinia : C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S Ray. A great honour and a recipient of highest merit! Well deserved my friend, I'm thrilled for you. Enjoy! Hugs and chocolates - Lovi xoxoxox
January 27, 2017 at 4:34PM
boxergirl : Congrats Ray!!
January 27, 2017 at 7:19PM
pit viper : I really enjoy your work. Thanks for sharing it. :) best wishes!
January 28, 2017 at 10:14PM
Rasmine : Congratulations!!
January 31, 2017 at 3:12PM
Jmf4119 : Congratulations Ray! I am so pleased that you received this very deceiving honor.
January 31, 2017 at 7:24PM
FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
Congratulations! Brothers won the contest "Blank Verse Poetry Contest"
Irish Rain : Congratulations!!!
December 9, 2016 at 12:46AM
Jannypan (Jan) : No doubt about it. This was an extraordinary winner. Congratulations! Jan
December 9, 2016 at 12:59AM
MissMerri : I KNEW it!!! A happy congratulations to our amazing teacher for your beautiful blue ribbon! I'm thrilled and proud.
December 9, 2016 at 5:23AM
Ulla : Congratulations!!!
December 9, 2016 at 9:28AM
Dean Kuch : Congrats.
December 9, 2016 at 12:24PM
Ideasaregems-Dawn : Congratulations, Ray! I owe you a huge debt of thanks for all your help with this form, too. It's an honor to be second to work such as yours!
December 9, 2016 at 2:46PM
I am Cat : Absolutely one of the most beautiful poems I've ever had the pleasure to read. Take care of yourself, A!
December 9, 2016 at 4:21PM
rama devi : Congrats! Deserved! :-)))
December 9, 2016 at 6:48PM
BeasPeas : Congratulations, Ray.
December 9, 2016 at 10:42PM
mountainwriter49 : Thanks, everyone, for your wonderful and kind remarks!
December 10, 2016 at 8:27AM
RGstar : Wewll done, Ray. You are set a good level and example.
December 10, 2016 at 9:24AM
MissMerri :
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December 11, 2016 at 11:27AM
I am Cat : Happy Birthday, A!
December 11, 2016 at 4:58PM
Gloria .... : Congratulations to you and a happy birthday too, Ray. :))
December 11, 2016 at 7:09PM
Jannypan (Jan) : Enjoy your birthday. Happy Birthday. Jan
December 11, 2016 at 11:46PM
Dean Kuch :
Heh-heh-heh...
December 11, 2016 at 11:55PM
robyn corum : A HAPPY DAY to that COOL RAY!
December 12, 2016 at 10:40AM
FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
Tropopause finished second in the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"
tfawcus : This was a superb poem, Ray. A winner all the way in my book.
July 11, 2016 at 12:37AM
Gloria .... : Way to go, Ray. :))
July 11, 2016 at 1:18AM
Taffspride : Congratulations Ray, It was well deserved.
July 11, 2016 at 7:58AM
rama devi : Congrats! Much deserved! Wonderful crown. Bravo.
July 11, 2016 at 9:33AM
I am Cat : Beautiful poem, A
August 17, 2016 at 1:13AM
Dean Kuch : Congrats, Teach.
September 9, 2016 at 2:46PM
RGstar : Well done, Ray. Good work there.
September 10, 2016 at 8:16AM
MissMerri : Congratulations for this second place finish Teach! Hooray!
September 10, 2016 at 11:29AM
poetbear : Very proud to have known you. Need to improve my writing more so .
December 2, 2016 at 8:59PM
FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
Congratulations! Kindred Spirits won the contest "Blank Verse Poetry Contest"
Jannypan (Jan) : You are an amazing writer. CONGRATULATIONS on a well-deserved win. I am proud to know you. Jan
June 26, 2016 at 12:40AM
Gloria .... : Congratulations to you, Ray. Super Blank Verse. :))
June 26, 2016 at 1:36AM
mfowler : A classic piece. Congratulations on this big win, Ray. Much deserved.
June 26, 2016 at 5:44AM
MissMerri : I couldn't possibly be more thrilled! This is wonderful news my friend. ;")
June 26, 2016 at 5:56AM
starkat : A Hearty Congrats, Ray! This is a brilliantly written blank verse. Loved it. Well deserved win. Cheers ... ;o) Art
June 26, 2016 at 9:35AM
Dean Kuch : Congrats, Teach...
June 26, 2016 at 11:38AM
IndianaIrish : Congratulations on this wonderful honor, Ray! Your Blank Verse poetry is always inspiring and is the template for this challenging form. Congrats!
June 26, 2016 at 2:50PM
rama devi : Congrats! Much deserved, dear Ray
June 26, 2016 at 4:54PM
Eternal Muse : Congratulations, Ray. Your poetry is always exquisite.
June 27, 2016 at 6:47AM
mountainwriter49 : Thanks so much, everyone, for the warm congratulations. I am thrilled by winning this contest. :-)
June 27, 2016 at 8:41AM
Ulla : Congratulation on this well deserved win. Ulla:)
June 27, 2016 at 5:26PM
Writingfundimension : Congratulations, Ray. My, you have really come a long way with this form. Great job!
June 28, 2016 at 9:52PM
I am Cat : Lovely Poem, A
August 17, 2016 at 1:13AM
FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
haiku (doe and fawn forage) finished first in the contest "Write a Haiku"
nancyjam : Congratulations Ray. Well deserved. Nancy
June 17, 2016 at 8:34PM
Galactia : *.*.*.*.*Congratulations*.*.*.*.* :)
June 17, 2016 at 10:54PM
Gloria .... : You write them up good, Ray. Congratulations!
June 18, 2016 at 1:40AM
IndianaIrish : Congratulations to you, PoetryMan!
June 18, 2016 at 2:18AM
Ulla : Congratulations Ray. Ulla
June 18, 2016 at 7:37AM
Taffspride : Congratulations Ray, well deserved.
June 18, 2016 at 8:13AM
MissMerri : Not a surprise to me, but I'm proud of my teach anyway. A first place win is a beautiful thing!
June 18, 2016 at 8:42AM
FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
Congratulations! You won the reviewing contest!
IndianaIrish : Congratulations, Ray. Your reviews are always helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. Well done!
July 13, 2015 at 12:43AM
giraffmang : Nice one. Congratulations
July 13, 2015 at 1:09AM
dejohnsrld (Debbie) : Congrats, Ray. You truly deserve this. You are so good to help others grow as writers.~Debbie
July 13, 2015 at 1:14AM
Ideasaregems-Dawn : Congratulations! A well-deserved win if ever there was one.!
July 13, 2015 at 1:21AM
Gloria .... : Congratulations, Ray!
July 13, 2015 at 3:00AM
Debbie Noland : Congratulations on this great and well deserved win, Ray!
July 13, 2015 at 7:43AM
Taffspride : Congratulations Ray. Well done
July 13, 2015 at 7:48AM
Eric1 : About time this happened Ray, congratulations my friend.
July 13, 2015 at 9:23AM
mountainwriter49 : Thanks everyone for your kind compliments and congratulations. I'm thrilled with this honor.
July 13, 2015 at 11:33PM
MissMerri : I'm a bit slow arriving, but couldn't possibly feel more gratified. How long have I been telling you, you deserve this award? Congratulations!! You do deserve it.
July 14, 2015 at 12:37AM
Dorothy Farrell : Well done Ray. Well deserved judging by the excellent way you have reviewed my work. Congratulations - Dorothy
July 14, 2015 at 7:16AM
mfowler : Well done, Ray. We all like a good reviewer.
July 14, 2015 at 8:46AM
Showboat : Congrats, Ray. You're the best. Gayle
July 14, 2015 at 9:10AM
Lovinia : Hi Ray
July 14, 2015 at 12:37PM
Writingfundimension : Congratulations, Ray. One hundred dollars can buy some mighty fine wine. :)
July 14, 2015 at 9:40PM
rama devi : Congrats! Proud of you! :)
July 15, 2015 at 11:49AM
TAB_that's me : As I have told you before, you are the best reviewer on the sight as far as I am concerned. At last, you reap the rewards! congrats.
July 15, 2015 at 2:50PM
springrain : Congratulations Ray on winning the reviewing contest, much deserved!
July 15, 2015 at 3:37PM
Jean Lutz : Congratulations! Well deserved.
July 16, 2015 at 6:59PM
Ginnygray : Congratulations to a new acquaintance for me on fanstory and to find out you were a NCSU student at one time.
August 2, 2015 at 1:23AM
misscookie : Hello
January 26, 2016 at 11:44PM
mfowler : A knowlegeable and generous reviewer. Great choice. Congratulations.
February 27, 2016 at 4:12AM
Lovinia : Congratulations on third placement in POM. A beautiful poem and well deserved to be recognised. Now if I had just thought to give a sleeping potion to Dean ... (love you Dean).
February 29, 2016 at 5:51PM
FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
Congratulations! tanka (astral light glistens) won the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest"
flamingstar : Love it! I appreciate your detailed explanation of all the tanka elements and can't wait to try again! Congratulations.
May 12, 2015 at 2:23AM
Debbie Noland : Congratulations, Ray, on your big win for this beautifully written tanka.
May 12, 2015 at 11:17AM
Margaret Snowdon : Congratulations, Ray - so well deserved.
May 12, 2015 at 11:51AM
Gloria .... : Way to go, Ray! Well deserved recognition.
May 12, 2015 at 11:59AM
Lovinia : congratulations ray. superb entry ... love the tanka form
May 12, 2015 at 12:17PM
Taffspride : congratulations Ray, well deserved.
May 12, 2015 at 3:39PM
springrain : Congratulations Ray on a beautiful tanka and a well-deserved win. Olof
May 12, 2015 at 4:16PM
IndianaIrish : Congratulations, Ray, on winning the contest with your awesome tanka. You rock!
May 12, 2015 at 7:31PM
mountainwriter49 : Thanks, everyone, for your kind remarks!
May 13, 2015 at 8:10AM
words : Congratulations!!!! A well deserved win. .Hugs, your fan, d
May 13, 2015 at 7:48PM
MissMerri : I can't let you not hear from your Cali friend regarding this, yet another blue for you, a most deserved accomplishment, and now I believe you do have enough blue ribbons to paper your den. Congratulations! I'm so pleased. ;")
May 23, 2015 at 7:50PM
mountainwriter49 :
Congratulations to Blank Verse Contest Winner:
IndianaIrish : Congratulations, Tony! Your BV poem is truly deserving of the win.
March 30, 2015 at 2:39AM
michaelcahill : Oh, oh. Indy, "your" and "truly" are a slant rhyme!! Someone please help me!!!
March 30, 2015 at 2:59AM
FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
Congratulations! My Lover's Kiss won the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"
adewpearl : Congratulations, Ray :-) LOTS of people entered that contest, so you edged out some really good work with your talented writing :-)
March 20, 2015 at 10:10AM
Showboat : Way to go! Excellent poem!
March 20, 2015 at 10:35AM
Just2Write : Congratulations, Ray! This competition had some excellent entries, and yours came out on top. I'm thrilled for you, my talented friend. A most deserving win. I hope you buy yourself something wonderful! Rose.
March 20, 2015 at 11:46AM
IndianaIrish : Congratulations, PoetryMan! You rock :-) enough said.
March 20, 2015 at 12:12PM
TAB_that's me : It was an excellent entry. Congratulations Ray!
March 20, 2015 at 1:58PM
boxergirl : Congrats on a great creation!
March 20, 2015 at 5:03PM
Warren Rodgers : Superb piece, Ray! Congratulations!
March 20, 2015 at 8:37PM
Ridley Williams : Great job Ray, you deserve the ribbon my friend!
March 21, 2015 at 2:21AM
springrain : Congratulations Ray, excellent write and very well deserved! Olof
March 21, 2015 at 7:59AM
Margaret Snowdon : Congratulations, Ray - so well deserved.
March 21, 2015 at 9:33AM
Jacob Collins : Congratulations on a well deserved win!!
March 22, 2015 at 8:06AM
Dorothy Farrell : Congratulations Ray - a worthy winner. Lovely poem.
March 22, 2015 at 8:11AM
FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
Congratulations! I Contemplate won the contest "Faith Poetry Contest"
Quire's Gal : Congratulations Ray!
June 30, 2014 at 12:26AM
rama devi : Congrats! :)
June 30, 2014 at 2:18AM
adewpearl : Congratulations, Ray :-)
June 30, 2014 at 6:44AM
Ritsal : Congratulations! The cream rises to the top. :)
June 30, 2014 at 8:53AM
Andrewajgblue : Congratulations on your 1st place, a worthy winner :)
June 30, 2014 at 10:31AM
TAB_that's me : Congrats Ray on first place. It was well deserved!
June 30, 2014 at 11:00AM
Ben Colder : Well done, poet.
June 30, 2014 at 12:03PM
Just2Write : Congratulations, my fine friend. I'm thrilled for you. Blow the money on something wonderful. Rose.
June 30, 2014 at 12:57PM
juliaSjames : Warm congratulations, Ray!
June 30, 2014 at 1:02PM
Dorothy Farrell : Congratulations Ray - you wrote an absolutely beautiful Faith poem. Regards Dorothy
June 30, 2014 at 4:12PM
IndianaIrish : Warmest congratulations to the PoetryMan! Your poem is exceptional.
June 30, 2014 at 5:09PM
boxergirl : Congratulations Ray!
June 30, 2014 at 5:57PM
mountainwriter49 : Thanks to everyone for the congratulations and best wishes for my poem taking the Blue in the contest. :)
July 2, 2014 at 4:55PM
Lena Borghi : Congratulations, Ray! I just read "I Contemplate" and it is a gem. Well deserved win!!
July 12, 2014 at 9:23AM
MissMerri : It always gives me joy when your wonderful poetry is recognized. Congratulations! So deserved.
August 27, 2014 at 2:16PM
FanStory wrote to mountainwriter49 :
Congratulations! Afton's Ridge won the contest "Love Poem Poetry Contest"
rama devi : Congratulations, Ray! :)
April 30, 2014 at 12:23AM
The Death : Congratulations! :)
April 30, 2014 at 2:52AM
adewpearl : Congratulations, my most talented friend!!! :-)
April 30, 2014 at 5:38AM
IndianaIrish : Congratulations on your win, Ray. How about a wine party?
April 30, 2014 at 6:17AM
Lena Borghi : Congratulations, Ray!!!!!!! A most deserving win for this gem of a poem. Happy for you, my friend!
April 30, 2014 at 9:12AM
Writingfundimension : Congratulations on winning first place with your stunningly beautiful poem, Ray.
April 30, 2014 at 9:14AM
Marillion : Congrats, Ron!
April 30, 2014 at 9:54AM
juliaSjames : Congratulations, Ray. So pleased for you, my friend. Cheryl
April 30, 2014 at 10:48AM
rouskin : Congratulations !
April 30, 2014 at 11:11AM
Quire's Gal : Congratulations Ray!
April 30, 2014 at 11:25AM
Just2Write : Yay! Ray! So wonderful. Glad to see you in the winner's circle on this one!
April 30, 2014 at 12:12PM
donaldww : Congratulations!
April 30, 2014 at 2:23PM
MissMerri : Yay!!! I am so happy to see this wonderful poem receive the top prize! This is so deserved! ;D Congratulations!!!
April 30, 2014 at 7:49PM
mountainwriter49 : Good Morning, everyone, and thank you so much for your warm comments and congratulations! I am thrilled with this award :-) -ray
May 1, 2014 at 8:12AM
springrain : Congratulations Ray, on the win! Olof
May 1, 2014 at 2:32PM
Dorothy Farrell : Congratulations Ray - no doubt the drinks will celebrate the occasion. Dorothy
May 2, 2014 at 1:03PM
Dom G Robles : This is a beauty in its its structure and construction. Though this is an entry that won several years back, I suppose it is still one of the best that has not been overshadowed by time. It is very elegant. It covered pretty well the fanstorians elegant works which portrayed the feelings and observation of what was supposed to be best writers during the time covered, with some of the writers already gone.
September 29, 2014 at 10:54PM
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