Dear Dan:

[Carol@Swallowcliffs]

I want to start a discussion as a venue for everyone who has been touched by CCS in some way to say to you how much it means to us to have this place to "hang out" with you and others of like mind.

So, from me: Dan: You have made my "creative" life so much richer and during these seasons when we need to recognize and appreciate gifts and render gratitude I give thanks for the support, help, and fun and friends you have made possible to me. I hope you know how much you mean to us and have helped us!

[Malinda Neisess]

YES YES YES!!!
I'm not quite sure what motivates you to be sooooooo giving of your time, talents, and genuine cares for this creative community except maybe giving birth to this place has made you feel like a father to each of us??? :-)
For whatever reason, we're so glad you do it and that you do it well!
Thanks Dad :-)

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

Dear Dan,

Thanks for helping me become more regular.

:)
Barb

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit."

Aristotle

[Lin Neiswender]

Dan,

Your CCS baby has made such a difference in my life. It has jump-started my creativity, led me to new friends, and broadened my horizons in ways I had not even dreamt of before. Thank you so much for it and for your unending patience and sensitivity to our needs and concerns. May 2009 be everything you wish for!

With love and admiration,
Lin

[Susan Hosken]

dan,
i love getting on the computer each morning and receiving all my CCS emails. I have been so inspired by the friendship and all the ideas. it is a tremendous site and I have given and received so much. Thanks to you Dan and everyone here at CCS.
lots of love from susan in australia

[Doreen]

Dear Dan, Thanks so much for creating this space for all us "creatives"... I am amazed at how you put this space together and how much of your self and your time you give to all of us. I love coming here and being inspired by great conversations, inspiring art work, and prompts to motivate. I love making new friends.. everyone here is so supportive and I feel very comfortable here... a truely wonderful space to come to. thank you... thank you.
Kudos to you!
With deep gratitude,
Doreen

[Mary Hicks]

I'm laughing so hard about Barb's response...need to pull myself together...let it go...

Dan, If you knew how much joy I receive from being part of this community you would hug me! Just be prepared for the CCS Convention, because you will need to protect yourself from a "really big girl hug" when we do meet in person. And I'm a really, really good hugger. But I'm not trying to intimidate you! I'll be gentle.

So we have Barb/regular; me/gentle hugger; Malinda/like a daughter; Lin/broadened; Susan/inspired; Doreen/gracious...hmmm...

Yup, it's a really wonderful place and I thank you for it and everyone who takes part in this CCSpace.

[Carol@Swallowcliffs]

Oh, Mary, if you had not drawn my attention to it, I would not have realized the double meaning of Barbs response. Thanks you for the belly LOL

[Peg]

Dan, just looking at your smile tells me that your heart must be as magnanimous. Little did I know when I signed up on the CCS site that I would immediately be drawn into a community of warm, loving, creative people who really care about each other and share so generously their ideas, encouragement and counsel. What a gift you have given each of us. Thank you!

CCS convention? When?? Where???

[Valerie]

Dan,
You will never know how much being part of this comunity as meant to me. I won't say I am a different person since joining here, but rather getting back to the same person I was before my mom passed away. You and the other friends here have re-awakened my creativity, encouraged me to push beyond my boundaries and inspired me to explore new paths. Thank you for starting this space and also for being such a great Coach.
My hat's off to you my friend.

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

"getting back to the same person I was" ... really what it's about for me, too Valerie. Re-awakening rocks! I still find it hard to believe how much of my former creativity I had just put into some compartment somewhere in the dark. Dan's searchlight just doesn't let that keep on happening!

[WildCherry]

Dan, when I set up my CCS page I answered the question What's Your Biggest Creative Dream? with Lose the fear! Well, its gone! What bigger testament do you want?!

I don't think there can be a more supportive place to hang out on the net than CCS and that is truly an amazing achievement. Now about that conference... ;-)

[Dan Goodwin]

Thank you thank you thank you everyone for your kind comments...

The CCS Creative Convention is a distant dream and way beyond most of our means I expect, but you never know... : )

Dan