Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

Another fine contribution to the Book of Bob--heartfelt piece--I've read about 20 so far--clearly, Bob was well-loved and highly-regarded--not much interaction with me.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021

Elizabeth, I am sorry you did not have much interaction with Mastery. You would have loved him. jan

reply by Elizabeth Emerald on 02-Aug-2021

He said he doesn't bother with modest payout postings.

Comment from forestport12

Excellent

Well said. I met Bob on here back in 2012 when I first started. He encouraged me and was part of success with my first novel. He was writing about his childhood from upstate NY near Watertown. I actually enjoyed meeting him one day while doing some work up near where he had a family reunion. I can tell you he was close to his two twin brothers and his eldest sister. I can't imagine the loss they feel. Well said. Well said...

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021

thanks, forestport. I cannot imagine how they feel, either. jan

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Godspeed, Mastery
Rdfrdmom2
Your thoughts of Mastery are so true. He was a great friend and would always give me a wonderful comments about
my writings. Yes I miss him. Thank you for bringing back Happy memories.
Gert











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 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021

Thank you so much, Gert. jan

Comment from AliMom

Excellent

What a beautiful, moving tribute to a dear and cherished friend. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Though I wasn't present when your friend was on (I too, took a long break from writing and contributing to Fanstory) I feel as though I know him and his wonderful contribution to you and others on the site.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021

AliMom: I think everyone who had the opportunity to know him had their lives enhanced by him. jan

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Yes, I could barely read certain chapter, when he was abused as a child, which is my pet hate, but I "toughed it out" without regret, it was a very brave write. But he was always courteous and kind, and I'm glad he could help you, he was aquatinted with grief, brave written Jan, excellent job, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021

thanks, Roy - jan

reply by royowen on 02-Aug-2021

Welcome

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a great job with your tribute, Jan. Your words are straight from your heart. I like the way you mentioned Mastery helped everyone become the best writer possible. Your art choice is awesome and so perfect for this point in his life.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2021

Thanks, Jan. jan

Comment from Frank Jauregui

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this tribute to your friend Bob. Your writing reveals something special and unique about your friend to those of us who read it even though, as is my case, I never knew him. After reading your tribute to him, I wish I had.

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 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2021

Frank, You would have liked him. jan

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Rd,

Bob was a classy kind of old-school guy. The gentleman from the past and I'm not sure they make them exactly like him anymore. That's a shame. He was a creative guy who - as you said- was happy to share his knowledge. Thank you for sharing your memories. Hugs-

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 Comment Written 30-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2021

Thanks, Robyn. jan