Weekly Writing Contest dedicated to Earnestshub

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   Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

   Please help us encourage new HubPages writers in remembrance of how earnestshub and other great writers have encouraged new writing talents.
   
   There Are Memories and Music In the Air - The HubNuggets Who Sang For earnestshub
   
   Thank you!

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      lobobrandonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Nice idea Patty - I'm off to vote

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Agreed- this is a beautiful theme! Off I go, too!

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         lobobrandonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         You know what Simone - I was very happy that I beat you to it this time
         Every week I find you on top saying "I'm off to vote" - I beat you - YAHOO

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            Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            You are so silly!

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               lobobrandonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Haha

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      Little Lightposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      This seems like a wonderful idea. As a new Hubber it can be a bit daunting getting used to everything and still having the courage to believe in your own work. earnestshub sounded like a wonderful encouragement to so many and I'm sorry I never had the opportunity to make contact with him. This seems like a wonderful way to honour his memory.

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      iklimsaizmirposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      good

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      Lord De Crossposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Didn't know about him that much..but will catch up with his hubs and his mechanical advice! Thanks Pat

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      isis7542posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      will always remember ernest he got me started at hubpages then i was called isis_dreams ern told me everything i needed to know and will always remember him with the kindest thoughts and i was privalige to say i meet him and called him friend.

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   athena2011posted 12 years ago

   This is the first forum post I have viewed and it has me a bit confused. Could you explain 1) Who earnestshub is/was and 2) How and where do you vote for the topic? and what that does.
   
   Have I started in the forum in the wrong place perhaps? Any guidance will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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      Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Athena, welcome to Hubpages.
      
      Earnesthub was a very wonderful hubber who passed away a few days ago. He was one of the most helpful, friendly, courteous hubbers here on HP.

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   Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

   And click on the link in my original post and you will have all your answers revealed.  Thanks for reading, athena2011.

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      Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I was so anxious to get to the hub I forgot to tell her where she could find the link...lol

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         Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         It shows how much HubPages means to members, to be running to read the tributes. It's very encouraging!

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   athena2011posted 12 years ago

   Hi Cardisa and Patty,
   
   Thanks for the welcome and the advice. It's nice to read that even if hubbers do not ever meet in person they can grow to become so well liked by other hubbers. Looking forward to becoming a part of your community and being as helpful as I can also.
   
   Regards,
   Athena

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      Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Athena, you will find a group of dedicated writers who are talented, friendly helpful and warm.
      
      If you have questions don't be afraid to ask for help. You'll do great and meet great people here.

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   RedElfposted 12 years ago

   Off to read and vote - wonderful theme, Patty!

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   Michael Willisposted 12 years ago

   I am saddened to hear the news about the passing of earnestshub. He was one of the first friends I made here and I will miss him on Hubpages.
   He was an inspiration and I always enjoyed conversing with him in the forums or from a comment.

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   wordscribe43posted 12 years ago

   Oh my gosh, what an awesome theme!  I love it... off to check it out.

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   calpol25posted 12 years ago

   Love this too, just voted

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   Cardisaposted 12 years ago

   Read and voted. Wonderful hubs!

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    Cagsilposted 12 years ago

    Nicely written hub Patty.

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    wordscribe43posted 12 years ago

    Read and voted.  There were some highly entertaining and funny ones this time.  Thoroughly enjoyed.

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    tlpoagueposted 12 years ago

    Great stuff! I voted!

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    HubPages means a lot to many of its members - the kindnesses of Earnest to new members was pretty phenomenal.

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    Enelle Lambposted 12 years ago

    Off to read a vote - wonderful theme Patty

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    Thanks, Enelle - I am really glad we do the HubNuggets Program; already new writers are learning about Earnest and the friendships made on HubPages. It's great!

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    Thanks! - He was indeed an encourager to new Hubbers.

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    People really like the Food category this week! Twice as many votes as the others.
    
    Keeping voting and thanks!

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       Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I am kinda jealous. Is there an honorary Hubnugget program I could join? LOL

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          Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Don't be jealous - Join the next HubPages Contest and win! - There is bound to be another one very very soon. Always move forward! (Who said that famously?)

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    Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

    I've got your winners RIGHT HERE!!! Thanks to those who voted!
    
    Food and Cooking
    The Coffee of a Lifetime (30%)
    Top 10 Restaurants in Lisbon, Portugal that Every Foodie Must Try (22%)
    Cooking the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey (19%)
    
    Games, Toys, and Hobbies
    Restoring Vintage Vehicles- My Father's Calling (50%)
    The Sarcochilus Orchid - spectacular flowering and easy to grow (23%)
    How to Make Gluten Free Play Dough (13%)
    
    Entertainment and Media
    Good Public Domain Movies: The Last Man On Earth (33%)
    How To Get Your Music Played At Sporting Events (21%)
    Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh - A Photographic Tour (19%)
    
    Congrats, winners!! I'm putting your gorgeous Hubs into the newsletter right now!

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       Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I thought the gluten free play dough would win that category. I am surprised.
       
       @Patty, you are right. Thanks.

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    Some interesting winners this time - Congratulations all!

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    wordscribe43posted 12 years ago

    Congratulations to all the winners!

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    Muldaniaposted 12 years ago

    I have re-joined hubpages after a long break and am very saddened to hear of earnesthub's passing.  It was always interesting to read his posts.

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    Welcome back and Merry Christmas!

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    raisingmeposted 12 years ago

    I have been off hubpages for a year.  My beloved husband suffered a massive stroke one year ago today and passed two days later on New Years Eve 2010.  I returned today to check in on my favourite hubbers only to learn that one of them, who was of great assistance to me in my first fumbling steps on hubpages has recently passed.  So today I am remembering two wonderful people who touched my life in different ways.

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       Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I am very sorry for your loss and wish you comfort in the New Year, raisingme. Thanks for commenting and I hope we all remember you, your husband, and earnestshub in our good thoughts.

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          raisingmeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Today we are going to the river - the Chilliwack River where we placed his ashes and I have learned a new and beautiful song to sing to him while we are there.  And today, I will sing it for Earnest too because they both left so many so much richer for their having been among us..  Today I will put flowers in the river for two beloved husbands, fathers and grandfathers from opposite ends of the planet - separation is only an illusion.  J

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       ChristinaCaliposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I am very sorry for your loss. 
       
       XOXO

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          raisingmeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          The coolest thing happened when we were there - a bald eagle flew upstream and then downstream and came to rest in a tree above us and stayed with us the whole time we were there.  Then he flew off across the river and landed in a tree on the other side!  Symbolic and empowering as all get out.  My daughter took a picture. 
          
          In First Nations cultures the eagle is very symbolic as a link between heaven and earth!
          
          Thank you for your words n' the hugs n' kisses
          
          

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    Green Lotusposted 12 years ago

    Thanks for this beautiful year end tribute that will ring through the new year.

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    Lovely thoughts posted here - thanks so much for sharing them. Happy New Year, with good thoughts of loved ones.

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       wheelinalloverposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       My tribute to earnesthub was posted on a forum post someone did a while ago. I will always treasure the memories I have of the time we spent in forums together. New Years day is a good time to reflect on friends lost while planning for the future.
       
       It amazed me how many lives earnesthub touched. I have heard many times it only takes one person to change someones life. I wonder how many others can say earnest hub was that person for them.

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    I remembered two other friends today as well and each touched hundreds of lives. I am glad to have known them.

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       Lord De Crossposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       May Earnest rest in peace and be proud of us!

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    Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

    This was a wonderful idea-I'm just sorry I missed out.     I'm heading back over to read the entries.

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    Wesman Todd Shawposted 12 years ago

    Damn.
    
    I totally missed that he'd passed away.  I'd been noticing that he wasn't around for a few weeks.  speechless.

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years ago

    What a great symbol and a comforting event.

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