Three Years...

I just noticed that I let my three year anniversary as blogger slip by me unnoticed on May 22nd. After 513 posts, with 6 feature and 76 shorts drafts, as well as Action Analysis Classes, bar sheets, model sheets and a lot of other fun stuff, I can only say that it does not feel that long at all, and I thank my readers for keeping me motivated!

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  1. George TaylorJune 2, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Congrats!

    Your blog has definitely made the Disney blog-o-sphere a better place. :)

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  2. Michael SpornJune 3, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    Congratulations. Truly a feat. Your blog has certainly been one of the few to actually alter the knowledge quotient in the animation community. So much information posted so freely and lovingly. Thank you.

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  3. Major PepperidgeJune 3, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Hans, thank you so much for all of your hard work, thoughtful writing and EXCELLENT posts. I'll keep reading them as long as you keep writing them!

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  4. The JerkJune 4, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    many thanks for your generosity!

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  5. Stephen WorthJune 5, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    good show!

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  6. Paul NaasJune 10, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    I'm late to this party, but you do a great job with this blog. Happy Anniversary, and keep up the good work!

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