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RED ON WHITE ...


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   RED ON WHITE ...
RED ON WHITE ...
CONGRATULATIONS to all of the March Finalists in advance. I will not be posting or replying for a while as my Mother is in the hospital after a severe stroke. My 16 and sometimes 24 hour stays at the hospital keep my from doing much of anything else and I know everyone understands. Many thanks to all of you who have supported me! With fond Aloha, Stan

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I'm sorry to hear that about your mother, Stan!!!! I really hope she will get better soon and that it all will be just a bad memory!

You know we all are with you now!

:-)

PS: Great image!!


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April 21, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  An awesome image, Stan! ... Very sorry to hear what your mother is going through. All the best to both her and you. ...


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April 21, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  My thougths and prayers are with you and your mother, Stan.
I had noticed you weren't on the site and had missed you.
All the very best.
dddu


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April 21, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  Great image, Stan. Best Wishes to your Mother.


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April 21, 2005

 

Arya Bandyopadhyay
  Wish your Mom very fast recovery...my prayers are with your Mom and may God gives you strength to cope with this difficult situation.

Terrific posting, this one, Stan!! Fantastic composition and colour!!


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April 21, 2005

 

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  Very nice still life, Stan!


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April 21, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Fantastic image, Stan. Hope your Mom is doing well and recovers quickly.


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April 21, 2005

 

S J
  Wonderful image, Stan!! Very sorry to hear about your mother... I hope that she'll get well soon.. With prayers...SJ


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April 21, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  I will include your mother and family in my prayers, Stan, and pray for a speedy recovery!

Wonderful image!


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April 21, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  My most sincere wishes for a speedy and complete recovery for your mom, Stan.
Be sure to take care of yourself, as well.

bill


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April 21, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Terrific image, Stan! So sorry to hear that about your mother, I hope she gets well soon.


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April 21, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Hi Stan,Sorry To Hear About Your Mom Wishing You Luck And Saying Some Prayers Too...


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April 21, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  This image is fantastic in its very simplicity. Such bold lines and colors.

I am so sorry about your Mom. My dad (83 yrs old) just had a stroke, but we were fortunate that it was very mild. I will be thinking of you and will pray that she recovers her health and that you be given the strength to deal with this.


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April 21, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Had some time today to take a break from the hospital and want to thank you all for your prayers and well wishes that I have extended to my Mom on your behalf. At 91 she's in for a very rough rehab and we are all just hoping she's not suffering or in pain.
Thank you, my friends, for your support, kindness, and generosity!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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April 22, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  LOVE this red Stan...it's wonderful!

So sorry to hear about your Mom...it's tough when you have your family in the hospital! I pray for no pain, patience and speedy results.

Cindy


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April 22, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  Beautiful red on white image Stan !
My thoughts are with you and your mother. I wish you both the best and a fast recovery to your mom.


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April 22, 2005

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Great contrast Stan! I'm saying a prayer for your mother and you - hope to see you back on BP soon, with good news!
Ann


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April 23, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Beautiful Red and white image!
Sorry to hear about your Mom, Will be thinking of you and hope things go well!


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April 23, 2005

 

Phil Sauvey
  Stan,

Sorry my friend to hear the news. I went through that with my father and then my mother-in-law. You are sure in my thoughts and prayers. Family first, always.


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April 24, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Stan, you go ahead and look after business, and when your Mother is well we will all be here waiting for your superb images. She comes first

Stan Kwasniowski


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April 24, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  As beautiful as this image is, Stan (and it is), your mom's recovery - and you - are more important right now. Take care of those who matter most, and come back when you can...


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April 24, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Wonderful shot Stan. Hope you mother recovers soon! She will be in my thoughts & prayers!
Michelle


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April 25, 2005

 

Roger Bernabo
  Nice contrast Stan; Hoping for a quick recovery for your mom


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April 26, 2005

 

Donna J. Eaton
  A wonderful graphic image Stan! I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother. I will keep you both in my thoughts & prayers.


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April 28, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Still trying to get caught up with answering your responses, which I very humbled by and very grateful as well. Mahalo!, Cindy, Cathy, Ann, Linda, Phil, Stan, Mary, Michelle, Roger, and Donna! I don't know how else to thank you all for your well wishes, prayers, and thoughts for my Mom, but know that you are all being prayed for as well every night at about 7:00 p.m.!!! The family says a Rosary (my Mom's favorite way of praying) every night in which we are able to offer prayers for others and you are included!!
Many thanks once again to all!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 03, 2005

 
- Kathryn (Love) Scheet

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  this really is a fantastic image Stan!

Hope your mom, family, and you are all perservering!


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May 03, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Hi, Kathryn! Thanks so much for your thoughts and we are all doing okay under the conditions. Have to be back at the hospital in a few hours so am using the time in between to get some messages answered :-)!!
Thanks once again, and hope you and your family are well.
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 03, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Aw.... beautiful image, Stan!


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May 10, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thank You! very much, Evy!! I always appreciate your wonderful and kind responses as well as your support!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 10, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  So well deserved, Stan!! Many congratulations on this beautiful finalist!


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May 21, 2005

 

Donna J. Eaton
  Congratulations on another fine finalist Stan!


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May 21, 2005

 

Bobbie Davis
  Congratulations on this awesome finalist Stan!!!!


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May 21, 2005

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on your finalist Stan! Awesome use of space and color contrast!


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May 21, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Congratulations, Stan - from me and CJ!!!


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May 21, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congratulations, Stan!!!


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May 22, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  A well deserved finalist Stan......best of luck in the next round.
:-) dddu


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May 22, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Stan!


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May 22, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  Congrats Stan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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May 22, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congrats Stan!


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May 22, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Stan!


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May 22, 2005

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  This is a WONDERFUL image, Stan - it is SO striking!! Many congrat's on your Finalist for it!! :-)

Do trust your Mum is comfortable, and ALL the best to her - and all of your family - for her recovery and rehabilitation... :-)


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May 22, 2005

 

S J
  Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Stan!!


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May 22, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  Congratulations on all of your beautiful finalists Stan !!


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May 22, 2005

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Congratulations On Your Finalist Stan:-)


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May 22, 2005

 
- Sandy Driscoll

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  Congratulations on a well deserved finalist, Stan. Our thoughts are with you and your Mother.


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May 22, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congrats on this awesome finalist Stan, hope your mom is doing better!


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May 22, 2005

 
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  Congrats Stan! A very cool image. Jeff


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May 22, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Evy, Donna E., Bobbie, Kristi, Tammy, Jim, Donna R., Tom, Cindy, Claudia, Debra, Carolyn, Sanjay, Cathy, Terry, Sandy, Deb, and Jeff, my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your generosity and congratulations for which I am grateful! Congratulations to all of you who have Finalists as well and good luck in the next stage!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 22, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your finalist, Stan!
Prayers for your mom, you and your family are daily.


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May 22, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Many thanks, Carla, for your prayers and your wonderful comments and support, for which I am grateful!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 22, 2005

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your finalist!...wtg


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May 22, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Fantastic abstract Stan, congratulations on this awesome finalist!!


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May 22, 2005

 

Dan Holm
  Woo Hoo!! Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS on this awesome Finalist, Stan!! ...


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May 22, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations, Stan!


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May 22, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  CHEERS! congrats, Stan!


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May 22, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Congrats on all your finalists, Stan. Hope you and your Mom are both doing well!


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May 22, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  Congratulations, Stan!!! My best wishes!!

:-))


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May 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Cathy, Donna, Dan, Linda, Dado, Marsha, and Jordi, many thanks for stopping by to comment! Thank you too for your well wishes for my Mom and the family appreciates that immensely!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 23, 2005

 

Stacey A. Bates
  Congratulations Stan!!!


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May 23, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Big congratulations on the bold red finalist, Stan!!! Outstanding image!


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May 23, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations, Stan!


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May 23, 2005

 
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  Congratulations, Stan!
Kathleen


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May 24, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Stan!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Ali Atri
  Great picture Stan. and congrats. Sorry about your mom hope she gets well soon.

Ali


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May 24, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  Stan, this is absolutely wonderful!!!
Congratulations on your great win for this image... this is so special!!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Congratulations on your win, Stan!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Diane Dupuis
  Congrats!


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May 24, 2005

 

Tom Andersen
  Congratulation on this terrific second place winner, Stan!


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May 24, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations, Stan!


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May 24, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  Way 2 go, Stan!!!! Congratulations on your 2nd place win!! :-)!!!!!! have a happy evening!


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May 24, 2005

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful image Stan, congratulations on your winner!!


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May 24, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Congratulations, Stan!
Way to go!

bill


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May 24, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  A big congratulations on your SECOND PLACE WIN Stan! Way to go!


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May 24, 2005

 

S J
  Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations on your well deserved Second place WIN, Stan!!! I'm so happy for ya!!!


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May 24, 2005

 
- Diane Addonizio

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  Congratulations, Stan!!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Patricia A. Kuniega
  Congratulations, Stan, on this terrific second place win! It's a wonderful design! A lot has happened since this was originally posted. So glad that things are better and you can celebrate this one with Mom! : )


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May 24, 2005

 

Kathleen N. Nelson
  Very artistic, Stan. Love the red and white. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. I hope your mom is doing better.


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May 24, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Oh, Stan, so very happy for you tonight!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN!!! Show it to your mom and give her a smile!!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Stan congrat's on your 2nd place win.

Very well deserved. Kerby


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May 24, 2005

 
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  Congrats on this splendid winner, Stan, and best wishes for your mother!
-Debby


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May 24, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Congratulations on your wonderful second-place win, Stan! Best wishes for you and your mother!


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May 24, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Congratulations on your oustanding win, Stan!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations to you on your win Stan!!!!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations Stan!!! Wow! What a fantastic image!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Stan, Congraulations, on a great win

Stan Kwasniowski


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May 24, 2005

 

Cathy Stancil
  Hourray !! Congratulations Stan !!


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May 24, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Wonderful image and win, Stan!!!!!


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May 24, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  CONGRATULATIONS Stan!!!!!!!!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Charlene Bayerle
  Outstanding win Stan....Congratulations!!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Great design, I am so happy for you Stan!!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Tammy Scott
  Awesome win, Stan! WTG!


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May 24, 2005

 

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  Great job Stan!
Congratulations on your win!


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May 24, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  HUGE congratulations on this WINNER!!!


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May 24, 2005

 
- Evy Johansen

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  This is so well deserved!! Many congratulations on your beautiful win, Stan!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Hey Stan, 'RED ON WHITE ...' just HAD to place somewhere among the April Contest Winners - it's SUCH a great image!!! Hearty congrat's on your Second Place win - I'm really happy for you!!! :-)

[Thanks for the note, too - I'll reply as soon as I get a chance! ;-) ]


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May 24, 2005

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  Congrats!!


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May 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Don't know how else to thank you all for your very kind and thoughtful responses other than to say THANK YOU! and that if you are ever by this way, please do let me know!
Mahalo!, Stacey, Sharon, Karen, Kathleen, Mary, Kerby, Deborah L., Debra, Deborah S., Colette, Len, Stan, Cathy, Jim, Laurence, Charlene, Donna, Tammy, Reine, Dado, Evy, Carolyn, and Carol! You all have the biggest hearts and I am privileged to be among you!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 25, 2005

 

Jordi Delgado
  Congratulations, Stan!!! It's really great to see you amongst the winners!!!

:-))


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May 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks, Jordi, and you know how much I value your kind and generous comments!! Hope all is well with you and that you are having a great week! ¡Hasta luego y muchisimas gracias, amigo!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 25, 2005

 

Ed Heaton
  Congratulations Stan, Awesome job!


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May 25, 2005

 

Lucia De Giovanni
  Congratulations, Stan! I was so glad to see this one this morning! Whoohoo!


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May 25, 2005

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this dramatic and colorful winner, Stan!


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May 25, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congratulations on your win Stan!!


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May 25, 2005

 

Judith G. Secco
  Congratulations, Stan. wonderful win!!!
Judy


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May 25, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Big congrats to you Stan, on this well deserved win!


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May 25, 2005

 

Stacey A. Bates
  Big congrats on your win Stan!!! We have come a long way friend!!
Stacey


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May 25, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations, Stan!


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May 25, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Congrats to you, Stan!


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May 25, 2005

 

Cindy Paquette
  Way to Go Stan!!!


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May 25, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Congratulations Stan! Much Aloha!
Michelle


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May 25, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats on your win, Stan!!


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May 25, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  I just knew this one or the negative version of it would win! Congratulations! Stan


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May 25, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Congratulations on this well deserved win, Stan! So sorry I missed this one and I know much time has passed, but best wishes to you and your family, hope your Mom is doing well! God Bless!


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May 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Must have been really tired last night as I missed saying Thank You! to: Kathleen P., Judy, Ali, Nobi, Cathy G., Diane D-K., Tom, Linda L., Jane, Claudia, bill, Jill, Sanjay, DIANE A., and Pat K. Am so sorry, but I do want to thank you and say that I am very grateful for your warm responses and support!! Thank you all so very much!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 25, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  And now I have to also catch up on thanking Ed H., Lucia, Wally, Murry, Judith S., Deb H., Stacey B. (Yes! We certainly have!!), Karen E., Kathleen C., Cindy P., Michelle N., Judy F., Marsha S., and Jennifer R! Thank you everyone for the generosity in your comments, and your well wishes for my Mom! I hope that all of you and your families are well and enjoying the week! Many thanks once again!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 25, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  congrats! this is gorgeous!


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May 26, 2005

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your win, Stan!


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May 26, 2005

 

Stephen Zacker
  Great still-life. Really like the red and white. Congratulations, Stan. My prayers are with you on your Mother


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May 26, 2005

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Fabulous capture Stan, it is beautiful! So happy for you...I hope your mother is improving...CONGRATULATONS!


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May 27, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Laura, Carla, Stephen, and Gail, THANK YOU!! I really do appreciate your wonderful comments and the well wishes for my Mom. She's doing all right, but it's something that is going to take a very long time.
Many thanks to all of you once again!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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May 30, 2005

 

Eric Schneider
  Hey Stan,
Hope all is well and that your mother can recover faster than expected. Wish you and your family the best and congrats on your win. BTW Im still on for a shoot if you can manage. However, under the circumstance, I understand if you can not. I will send you the dates as July gets closer.
Aloha


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June 01, 2005

 

Jennifer A. Okamoto
  Stan, Please accept my apology in not writing to you sooner or congratulating you sooner. I have been flaking off pretty much and busy with life. I hope your mom continues to improve. I take it that she is on Kauai with you. If that is the case, you are lucky you didn't have to fly to Honolulu. Take care and I'll keep you and your mom in my prayers...


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June 06, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks bunches, Eric, and I sent you an e-mail, as the shoot is definitely on!! See you next month!!

Hi, Jennifer! No apology needed as I am sure you really have lots to do. Yes, she's on Kaua'i and guess that's why I was 'sent' there by my job nearly 7 years ago :-)!! Thanks for stopping in and I hope all is well with you as well!!

Aloha no,
Stan


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June 06, 2005

 
- Jill Odice

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  Wow, Stan, I am enjoying looking through your gallery! This is awesome:-)


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October 28, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Thanks, Jill!! Happy to see that you are enjoying the gallery and I appreciate your taking the time to view it along with your supportive responses!!
Have a fabulous weekend!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan


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October 28, 2005

 
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