Post by Donald Deruty on Aug 20, 2021 15:00:37 GMT -5
I apologize for the delay in this. I have been busy planning a wedding that's only a month away so to say things have been busy is putting it lightly. I just now also reset my password to where I can login again.
Tort reached out to me through Facebook about Donald being inducted in the Hall of Fame which is a huge honor and I did want to say thanks. Although I wanted it to be a bit more extensive than just a normal thank you.
Unfortunately I am not sure of how many of the older WCF guys are around still but wanted to give a couple if huge shout outs. Firstly the two madmen behind AW. Tort and Gravedigger I want to personally thank you guys for not only allowing me to be a part of AW from the very beginning but everything you did with me prior to that. Coming into efedding and WCF when I was only 12 years old was pretty daunting and experiencing everything you guys did encouraged me to continue even through obvious struggles and some rough writing haha.
Digger you always were there to help with any writing types or style changes that would allow me to better myself. You were an open book and always had your door open to anyone looking to better themselves. Which was huge to me at that time so thank you for helping me the way you did. Of course Corey I want to also thank you for doing that as well! You helped me expand my horizons not only in WCF but also helped me explore a bit more in IWF and was there with assistance almost every step along the way. You guys were always there and I am forever grateful for you guys helping me develop as a writer!
Tort, you helped me so much with my confidence in my writing as well. At a time where my maturity of writing and competition was a bit lacking you helped me mature. You helped me instill confidence in my writing and what I post. Truly allowing myself to not just worry about the end goal but to appreciate the writing of not only my own but of others. You helped push me to that next step in my writing and I can truly say I would not have been able to be anywhere close to how I am able to write without you. I look back and cherish those times more than you would ever believe man. Completely appreciative of your generosity for all that you did for me and my confidence in what I did, whether it was good or shit lol.
Don't mean to be too sappy and didn't know who else was still kicking around these parts but there are some guys I want to thank. Not just for helping me out but for the memories as well. Speede, I want to thank you for really always being there when needed. Plus all the extensive collaboration and communication we had through the years. Corey, I know I mentioned you helping me earlier but I truly do appreciate you having me expand my horizons. IWF was a short time but it allowed me to expand upon my writing at a time where I became compliant. You pushing me to write for a fed that really focused on my weakness allowed me to grow tenfold. Oblivion, you the best man. You were always there to just shoot the shit and have a chat. Always taking collaboration and storylines with open arms. It meant a lot to a much younger me. Price, you pushed me to levels I didn't think I could go. You smart ass bastard knew exactly how to get under my skin. Would really light a fire under my ass.
There are so many others through my journey that I want to thank but there's so many to name. I find myself now just going on an extensive rant. I know there are so many more but just wanted to really give a shout out to some that I know is here or was in AW.
Lastly thanks again Slickie for opening me to this and allowing me to experience all these great memories and have all these great experiences. But we have already had those conversations haha.
I will try and be more active as I can periodically. As an end note I do want to say that I am truly blessed to have anyone think I am worthing of anything like a efeds Hall of Fame and want to sincerely thank everyone along the way!
Tort reached out to me through Facebook about Donald being inducted in the Hall of Fame which is a huge honor and I did want to say thanks. Although I wanted it to be a bit more extensive than just a normal thank you.
Unfortunately I am not sure of how many of the older WCF guys are around still but wanted to give a couple if huge shout outs. Firstly the two madmen behind AW. Tort and Gravedigger I want to personally thank you guys for not only allowing me to be a part of AW from the very beginning but everything you did with me prior to that. Coming into efedding and WCF when I was only 12 years old was pretty daunting and experiencing everything you guys did encouraged me to continue even through obvious struggles and some rough writing haha.
Digger you always were there to help with any writing types or style changes that would allow me to better myself. You were an open book and always had your door open to anyone looking to better themselves. Which was huge to me at that time so thank you for helping me the way you did. Of course Corey I want to also thank you for doing that as well! You helped me expand my horizons not only in WCF but also helped me explore a bit more in IWF and was there with assistance almost every step along the way. You guys were always there and I am forever grateful for you guys helping me develop as a writer!
Tort, you helped me so much with my confidence in my writing as well. At a time where my maturity of writing and competition was a bit lacking you helped me mature. You helped me instill confidence in my writing and what I post. Truly allowing myself to not just worry about the end goal but to appreciate the writing of not only my own but of others. You helped push me to that next step in my writing and I can truly say I would not have been able to be anywhere close to how I am able to write without you. I look back and cherish those times more than you would ever believe man. Completely appreciative of your generosity for all that you did for me and my confidence in what I did, whether it was good or shit lol.
Don't mean to be too sappy and didn't know who else was still kicking around these parts but there are some guys I want to thank. Not just for helping me out but for the memories as well. Speede, I want to thank you for really always being there when needed. Plus all the extensive collaboration and communication we had through the years. Corey, I know I mentioned you helping me earlier but I truly do appreciate you having me expand my horizons. IWF was a short time but it allowed me to expand upon my writing at a time where I became compliant. You pushing me to write for a fed that really focused on my weakness allowed me to grow tenfold. Oblivion, you the best man. You were always there to just shoot the shit and have a chat. Always taking collaboration and storylines with open arms. It meant a lot to a much younger me. Price, you pushed me to levels I didn't think I could go. You smart ass bastard knew exactly how to get under my skin. Would really light a fire under my ass.
There are so many others through my journey that I want to thank but there's so many to name. I find myself now just going on an extensive rant. I know there are so many more but just wanted to really give a shout out to some that I know is here or was in AW.
Lastly thanks again Slickie for opening me to this and allowing me to experience all these great memories and have all these great experiences. But we have already had those conversations haha.
I will try and be more active as I can periodically. As an end note I do want to say that I am truly blessed to have anyone think I am worthing of anything like a efeds Hall of Fame and want to sincerely thank everyone along the way!