Acknowledgement

appreciation

 

 

Unlike what it says up top, this is not a story. It is what the title says, acknowledgement.

As none of my (modesty be damned) masterpieces has been published so far, I’ve never had the chance to express my gratitude and extend my heartfelt thanks to all those of you who complemented on my writing and said they’d enjoyed reading my stories and pseudo-poetry. Unless they were humouring me, that is. But, nah, they sounded sincere.

Anyway, without your encouraging reviews, I’d never have been able to carry on. So thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

I’d be hard put to name all of you wonderful people nor would I be able to select a few for fear of hurting the feelings of those I’d have left out.

I’ve learnt so much from the awesome storytellers and stellar poets here. I have yet to go back and do the editing but, sadly, laziness is one of my wonderful traits. But I’ll get to it some day.

Reading my stories, it may or may not be obvious that English is not my mother tongue. Most of my readers are from Europe and the US, so you might say that I come from the other side. No, stop snickering! That’s not what I meant.

That’s all I had to say. Now, you can go back to your life.

Have a wonderful day!

Reviews

[Norman 223]

As you are not a formulaic writer, your constant changes of style are a breath of fresh air to me. I never suspect what is coming next, . As I 'm never disappointed (sometimes a little taken aback with your audacity)
Please keep up the momentum and your wonderful creative twists of "surreal" English.
Norman

[Woody]

thank you so much my friend. I'm truly humbled by the praise that comes from a native speaker (a British, no less) who is a wonderful poet with a great sense of humour.

[barleygirl]

First & foremost, I hope this is not a final curtain call or something!!!! Don't you dare!!!! We need you here, we waited all summer for your return, so you damn well better be here to stay awhile! *smile*

No really . . . in all seriousness, reading your stories has expanded my reading & writing quite a bit. As for reading, your many clever asides & double-entendre quips have taught me to pay attention & catch these sometimes overlooked, but well-crafted aspects of other people's stories. As for writing, I've gotten an appetite for funny-yukky stories with outrageous ideas . . . and I've gotten a good response on my first few efforts. When I say I've been inspired by Woody, everyone comments on how great your stories are. You have no idea how much influence you have on this website, I'm a-thinkin'! *smile*

[Woody]

aww Marge I'd like very much to hug you (in person) for the praise you heaped on me. I'll repeat what I said to another reviewer: I'm warm and fuzzy and as dizzy as gillespie. I'm so flattered that I may have influenced a few here, even in a small measure, and I certainly have learned a lot from people like yourself. this is a stupendous site, if you can ignore the occasional troll.
no, Dear, it's not the final curtain. I'm no Sinatra :)

[LastMonth]

Man you're awesome.
What else can I say ? (25 characters limit per review?)

[Woody]

I'm most appreciative. thank you my friend :)

[Moonie]

Wow...you can write an acknowledgement and still sound witty....mouth gaping open over here...
Laziness is one of my inherent traits as well.....
Your jokes brighten our day... Thank you for sharing such amusing stories and poetry!!
I missed WC terribly....

[Woody]

haha the leopard and the spots, you know. and I'm extatic that you like my stories, Moon.
I hope you're back for good, now.

[Beccy]

Woody. You bring light to dull days. No more to be said.

Beccy. x

[Woody]

you're so sweet Beccy. thank you. x

[Scrap]

After this boo hoo waa haa you bet im going back to my life!!!!

Just kidding!

Sweet. You'll always be my first reviewer.

And since im all serious, ill post an old Goofy one of mine, just for you. :)

[Woody]

haha you're funny Scrap. thank you. let's see the goofy one :)

[Scrap]

I put it up ;)

[...]

Woody, you, your stories, your kindness...it's all good, my friend :) I happen to love seeing your footprints on my screen, always brings a warm smile in my heart. Thank YOU, woody, for sharing your laughter, your time...your beautiful heart, with me...with all of us! I love my visits into the world of woody :)

[Woody]

I'm flattered, honoured and also embarrassed. thaks a lot, Dear. I'm so lucky to have stumbled upon this site and met you and other wonderful people. not surprising, really, the Cafe brought together writers, thinkers, philosophers, poets... God, the creme de la creme!!!!
thank you again :)

[Cathy Wattam]

What!!! A serious piece? Where's the wise-cracking, witty, wide boy writing I've come to expect? English may not be your mother tongue but your grammar is better than most on here. I appreciate your acknowledgement. But get back to the funny please :)

[Woody]

haha you're agirl after my own heart. I felt ill at ease when writing this one but I had to thank the people who made suggestions (wink wink) and helped me improve. and those who said they liked my zany write.
having said that, there may be something you might call a wise crack, in here. have you read carefully?

[Cathy Wattam]

A girl! I'm old enough to be your sister's niece's auntie's mother's second cousin (twice removed).

[Woody]

hahahaha you look 18. is that an old pic?

[Cathy Wattam]

It is a pic from 5 years ago when I was about 38. Damn. You know my age now and a lady never discloses her age. Good job I'm not a lady ;)

[Woody]

cat's outa the bag hehe. nah nothing wrong with that. point is girl is what you are.

[Solar]

Thank you Woody for your wise-crack and wise writings - a delight to read - so well-crafted!

[Woody]

and thank you for your appreciation and support. I'm the lucky one to have readers with a fantastic sense of humour.