tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423009749047112824.post5115512376826162906..comments2023-10-31T04:02:32.226-05:00Comments on thursday poets title: Contest Recap from Judge AmidonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423009749047112824.post-58242372896176661122011-04-20T09:08:59.667-05:002011-04-20T09:08:59.667-05:00I'm probably the first character in a long tim...I'm probably the first character in a long time to submit a comment to one of my own write-ups, but I wanted to toss out the idea that someone in Voorheesville who goes to the tavern regularly might print off the write-up of the contest (with comments), and also Dan Wilcox's fine article on his blog, and give them to the whole crew at Smith's. Every word of enthusiasm for this event is something that reflects favorably on them as well. <br /><br /> Paul AmidonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423009749047112824.post-48387178184547167472011-04-19T17:57:38.775-05:002011-04-19T17:57:38.775-05:00From Therese L. Broderick -- Wow! I got fourth pla...From Therese L. Broderick -- Wow! I got fourth place? I'm surprised, but very pleased, of course! I thought that in my third round, I stumbled over the words "neither be pried away / nor carried from" in the villanelle. I thought points would be taken off my score for that flub. I don't remember hearing any other competing poet flub a line, so I figured that I had sunk my chances! Thank you for the vote of confidence despite the stumbling! I agree that this contest was run exceedingly well in every detail. I've judged three other serious contests, and this tavern contest was run as rigorously as any I've experienced. Thanks for your hard work, everyone, in offering this great community event. See you next year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423009749047112824.post-34758918187731979122011-04-19T15:29:29.899-05:002011-04-19T15:29:29.899-05:00Thank you ALL for making my day! ...I was in a sta...Thank you ALL for making my day! ...I was in a state of bliss Sunday! Wrapped up in everyone else's voices I almost didn't realize it was my turn at one point! <br />I couldn't think of a better way to spend the day than with my "Poe-peeps" doing what we LOVE! <br />I believe Arthur would be proud!<br />M~©️Mark W. Ó Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00686014913225780157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423009749047112824.post-91369574580168974692011-04-19T10:01:57.310-05:002011-04-19T10:01:57.310-05:00whatever happened to a review of last Thursday'...whatever happened to a review of last Thursday's meeting of EOTP group? I know that the contest at Smitty's took a lot of prep, but a short review is always expected of our group meetings, or am I wrong again?<br />Dan LawlorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423009749047112824.post-6068490790704417362011-04-19T08:39:15.434-05:002011-04-19T08:39:15.434-05:00I had a wonderful time. I loved the whole process...I had a wonderful time. I loved the whole process.<br /> <br />I felt very proud of everyone involved in the whole project. The whole vibe<br />was very artsy, classy. With my scoring I had Marilyn, Howard and Mark in<br />that order. So I was thrilled they came up first.<br /> <br />After talking later, some of us paid more attention to the print, some of us<br />mostly listened to the poets. I think its great even with our different<br />methods - we came up with the same result.<br /> <br />In any event, the definitions you gave us for the four categories were<br />terrific.<br /> <br />It was fascinating how some people started great the first round - then they<br />crashed and burned in later rounds. others started off badly and improved<br />immensely.<br /> <br />Ever the nosey one, my mind was dancing later with questions about why such<br />and such a person would choose this poem or it was great that such and such<br />a person chose that poem.<br /> <br />Very fun.<br />-from TimLily Alys (a.k.a. olliesmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03184834082590240643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423009749047112824.post-48085379803685253762011-04-19T08:37:57.955-05:002011-04-19T08:37:57.955-05:00Apr 18, 2011 10:07:47 AM, barbara.vink@voorheesvil...Apr 18, 2011 10:07:47 AM, barbara.vink@voorheesvillelibrary.org wrote:<br /><br />Kudos back at you organizers for a well executed formula resulting in a well-paced and successful event. Edie's filler was fun, Georgia's fingers were fast, Dennis was a convivial host, the roadie and photographer were handsome and unobtrusive and the Beach Boy stepped right out of GQ. The food was good and the sponsors were smiling. All a result of your hard work.<br /> <br />It was a happy day and nobody had to cut up the baby.<br /> <br />bv<br /> <br /> <br />-------Original Message-------<br /> <br />From: dsullivan6@nycap.rr.com<br />Date: 04/18/11 09:04:25<br />To: phatrees@verizon.net<br />Cc: vinkb@uhls.lib.ny.us; olliesmom@nycap.RR.com; tim; fishers@uhls.lib.ny.us; edie Abrams; mICHAEL BURKE<br />Subject: Thank you thank you thank you<br /> <br />Dear Paul, Barbara, Suzanne, and Tim,<br /> <br />As George M. Cohan used to say, Edie thanks you, Michael thanks you, I thank you!!<br /> <br />Really, what a yeowomans and yeomans job you four did.<br /> <br />It appeared the poets, most, concurred in your judgments. How solomonic of you four.<br /> <br />Just plain thanks.<br /> <br />Peace, sincerely,<br /> <br />Dennis, Edie, MikeLily Alys (a.k.a. olliesmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03184834082590240643noreply@blogger.com