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228 92 October 16, 2010 at 01:35 PM
Hi all,

I started this thread for anyone who wants to come here for lite discussion, jokes, and just general discussion and fun.

Everyone is welcome!

I was thinking that maybe it would be helpful to keep the original thread to a bit more of a serious discussion of the clues and answers.

This would make the original thread more useful to those seeking serious information and clues without having to read through hundreds of extraneous messages.

So, I hope it catches on !

So pop a beer and pull up a chair and relax !

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06-08-2012 at 09:01 AM.
06-08-2012 at 09:01 AM.
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Big Grin Finally......
High ball glasses!!! LMAO Congratulations!!!
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06-08-2012 at 09:05 AM.
06-08-2012 at 09:05 AM.
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High ball glasses!!! LMAO Congratulations!!!
Thanks... there's only a few days left on that one
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06-08-2012 at 09:06 AM.
06-08-2012 at 09:06 AM.
This looks so good. Godiva makes shakes now!!!
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06-08-2012 at 09:09 AM.
06-08-2012 at 09:09 AM.
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Thanks... there's only a few days left on that one
Ive won twice now. Hope I can win again. Really wanted the Hornitos glasses. Smirnoff seems to be having alot of giveaways lately. Like their new Black Ice stuff
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Lizardo
06-08-2012 at 09:32 AM.
06-08-2012 at 09:32 AM.
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Thought I was on a losing streak-but I finally won something


Dear Winner:

I'm the freelance Giveaway/Sweepstakes Editor for Womansday.com and am
happy to inform you that you are a winner of the EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone 4-Piece Backstage Vanity Set Giveaway
featured in our March 2012 sweepstakes.

The publicist for the prize will be sending your prize out within the next four to five weeks.
If you haven't received it within that time, please let me know and I'll follow up for you.
Congrats!
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Congratulations and thank you for your entry in the Timberland PRO Fix it Right contest. You are the lucky winner of a Timberland PRO T-Shirt, hat, and Dunkin Donuts gift card! Please let us know your T-Shirt size and we will be shipping soon!

Thanks!
John
Timberland PRO
Congrats and thanks for the contest links! Smilie
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Lizardo
06-08-2012 at 09:44 AM.
06-08-2012 at 09:44 AM.
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I finally have a new computer and I finally have it set up. EEK!What a nightmare.EEK!

I thought I was doing fine on my old one until I saw a funny icon on the bottom right of my taskbar. I clicked on it and was told I was down to almost no memory. Checked the hard drive properties and sure enough, I had like 84 MB free. So I started dumping everything I could onto disks. But I don't store that much on the hard drive anyway, so didn't get much memory back. I'd clear my recycle bin, clear my temp files, clean my hard drive and do that three or four times a day.

I used to have nine tabs open at a time while doing contests and just run through them then open new ones in the same tabs and start again. I was down to using one tab at a time because anything more would just freeze. It took me hours and hours every day to complete the list, but I didn't dare stop because I'd keep getting a gift card here or a cooler there or something else nearly every day. But it was insanity. I just had to hang on until the Memorial Day sales started and it was worth it. I saved $345 off the total cost (and trust me, I'd been tracking the price for weeks, so I really did save that amount). Thankfully I only needed the tower. My monitor and speakers are fine so I didn't have to fork out extra for those.

I had to buy Windows 2010 because I couldn't transfer my old VISTA program to the new machine. I don't have a problem with that program because it's what we use at the Center. I got the professional version so I didn't have to buy Outlook separately. I also got 8 GB of memory and a 1 T hard drive. I figure that should last me a while.

I did 99% of my emails at the Center and did as many new one-entry contests as I could there but on days I was busy, I'd come home to three new pages of possibles I'd have to go through and I was totally freaking out because everything I did would eat away at what little disk space I had left.

It was bad. "How bad was it?" I hear you asking. It was so bad, I actually deleted the sleep/hibernate option so I could pick up a few more GBs of space to keep on going.

I didn't go on facebook or on this site, I didn't search the web for anything (except at "work"), I used the old machine strictly for contests/sweeps/freebies. And it was exhausting because everything took so long to do.

Being on my new machine is like being back in the real world again. But I have to admit, I hate setting up a new computer. All the details, all the stuff to figure out. But it's just about the way I want it (although I'm stuck with Explorer 9 which I HATEMad) so I'm comfortable. No more getting my tummy in a twist just thinking about zombie hard drive eaters nibbling away at my space.

I hope everyone has been well and winning and no, I'm not going to read the 1,738 pages I missed. I'm starting now. Fresh. With my new machine. woot
Welcome back shesays! Congrats on the new computer!
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06-08-2012 at 09:52 AM.
06-08-2012 at 09:52 AM.
Quote from wirasi :
Went to begin making selections for the furniture win today.

Right when I walked into the furniture store my phone rang. It was notification that I had won the AAA Magical Memories Sweepstakes. 6 nights at a "moderate Walt Disney World Resort hotel", 2 meals & a snack per person per day, and park passes - No transportation. Still a nice win though.
Congratulations! I hope you can find a way to go or send someone who will enjoy it!
Quote from wirasi :
Thanks

Actually ending up getting to select furniture at a great store - they have the sort of high quality American made furniture I really like. Since I'm getting it for free the pricing is not very aggressive though so I'm not gonna be getting much. Was hoping to get a Hancock & Moore sofa, chair, and ottoman (http://hancockandmoore.com/), but just those three things are over budget for the win. It is VERY nice handcrafted furniture. Guess I'll be trimming my wish list or going with a slightly more budget friendly furniture line.


Thanks. Now I need to win some cash to pay the taxes Smilie
I'm glad you are able to salvage something you like from this big win!
I looked at some of the furniture in your link, and it looks very nice. I like the cowgirl couch with the fringe! Yeehaw! Cowboy
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06-08-2012 at 09:54 AM.
06-08-2012 at 09:54 AM.
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Welcome back shesays! Congrats on the new computer!
You already back???? Ya have fun???? Did you get to have some fun with your sisters??? Did Zeke make it home??? Chinese lady didnt say he ran away??? LOL JK! Im sure she wouldnt. Dont even know if she's Chinese! Hope his itching is better
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06-08-2012 at 09:57 AM.
06-08-2012 at 09:57 AM.
Im NOT VICTORIA!!!!! EEK! Oh, Wait!!!! What did I win!!! laugh out loud
Hi Victoria!
We love giving our members opportunities to try new products, share feedback, and spread the word! Now we want you to tell us what you're interested in so that we can provide the most relevant and exciting opportunities for our members!
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06-08-2012 at 10:00 AM.
06-08-2012 at 10:00 AM.
This is my interpretation of the Camel regifting program. At the end of the program, you will be given the opportunity to redeem your gift selections for a chance at one of the randomly selected computer generated times of an "instant win". The more times you participate in the program, the more chances you get. Since there are four separate gift exchange periods, you can accumulate up to four chances for the "instant win". It doesn't matter which gift you choose, as long as you pick at least one gift every two weeks. The regifting portion is just to drive up excitement, and possibly for market research to see which items their consumer base are most interested in. I agree that the gifts are very lame, but what is else do you expect from Camel.

Also, thanks for running this board and your contest pages.

Chrome


QUOTE=cwhetme;50815592]Theres a countdown to the days and minutes til it ends just like Ebay!!![/QUOTE]
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06-08-2012 at 10:02 AM.
06-08-2012 at 10:02 AM.
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Big Grin Finally......
Congrat's...bounce I am still waiting on mine.
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06-08-2012 at 10:05 AM.
06-08-2012 at 10:05 AM.
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You already back???? Ya have fun???? Did you get to have some fun with your sisters??? Did Zeke make it home??? Chinese lady didnt say he ran away??? LOL JK! Im sure she wouldnt. Dont even know if she's Chinese! Hope his itching is better
I've been busy getting ready for the trip to Aspen. We leave from SeaTac on Tuesday and fly into Denver. I just got a call from QVC and they are sending me an overnight check for $3000 for spending money and taxes...should be here Monday.
We opted for the doggie spa and resort, rather than have my co-wokker watch Zeek. The Chinese people I WOK for are incredibly afraid of dogs and might just eat him. EEK! (Just kidding!)
It's hard to imagine 72 degrees in Aspen at almost 8000 feet above sea level, when it has been rainy and cold here in the 50-60's!
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06-08-2012 at 10:08 AM.
06-08-2012 at 10:08 AM.
Quote from MTmom :
WOW! Congratulations! woot You cannot go wrong with Disney!

This is kinda interesting...

http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/ma...index.html
That was interesting! I've always been a fast reader, but I miss some things...
Thanks for sharing! Smilie
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06-08-2012 at 10:19 AM.
06-08-2012 at 10:19 AM.
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Won 2 movie tickets from Heinze Ketchup game.

Julie Palmi,

We're happy to let you know that you've won two (2) movie tickets to the movie of your choice.

Now I have 8 movie tickets sitting in my in box.
Congrats! I know you have some friends and family who would love to go to the movies with you! Smilie
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I called Staples and they resolved my IE problem over the phone. so I got rid of one home page. Won my 3rd prize on Skinny Cow during the night. the big one - the ladies night in. Hope they send me all 3. I read the rules many times and it does not specify any limit. Keep my fingers crossed. Even staying up until nearly 6am and getting only 3 hrs sleep i still cannot get to do any sweeps on the lists. It is getting crazy - too many to choose from. somehow I have to get some kind of a schedule. and stupid me keeps checking my everpiling emails to see if I won - how can I win if I do not enter? good luck everyone.
Congrats Blondette! I kinda hate it when the rules are not specific when it comes to prizes.
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OMG!!! So happy!!! Thoufght about getting the lamborghini shaped computer mouse but didnt want to spend the money cause mine is good!!!! Won alot of cool stuff!!!
Targa Trophy Apparel Prize Package
Lamborghini Special Edition Lamborghini Computer Mouse
McLaren Replica 1:2 scale Jensen Button Helmet
Cool Nice!
What contest is this one?
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06-08-2012 at 10:24 AM.
06-08-2012 at 10:24 AM.
Quote from Lizardo :
Congrats! I know you have some friends and family who would love to go to the movies with you! Smilie

Congrats Blondette! I kinda hate it when the rules are not specific when it comes to prizes.

Cool Nice!
What contest is this one?
PSSSSSST they give samples according to what you like. Have to fill out questionnaires https://pssst.generalmills.com/ Have to belong and check once in a while because they have suprise giveaways and samples all the time. Also gave some pretty good coupons. They are starting to load coupons onto the shoppers cards here like Dillons and Krogers does. I asked Price Cutters if they will start and they told me that was the dumbest idea ever! Wish you could just get a coupon card and load them from your computer and use t hem at what ever store you want to instead of printing!!! That would be so convenient!
https://pssst.generalmills.com/
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