Beryl001 wrote :

No problem with the spelling of the name, it is all good. Easy mistake also, I am a guy, again, no way anyone would know from the name. -end quote

Either way, we are glad you have joined us. Hope you feel comfortable enough to stick around with us.

Ladies and Gentleman

Miss Bannatyne has made her choice. Here are her selections of her 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices... in her own words:

1. flannel cornucopia lhttp://retro-daze.org/site/article/id/279

I thought this piece had some really lovely memories as well as some wonderful thoughts about Halloween in general; it went deeper  in terms of thinking about what Halloween means. 

 

2. NLogan's Retro Halloween Overload

http://retro-daze.org/site/article/id/278 - 

This is an amazingly detailed and incredibly illustrated string of Halloween memories and events, and I loved how the piece takes us through several generations. What a fabulous Halloween family!!!

 

3. The Not so great pumpkin

http://retro-daze.org/site/article/id/262

This piece stood out for me because it was a story rather than a memoir, and the author created a world I was able to enter into and experience along with him. 

Congratulations to vkimo for the win this year! It was a really deep competition, with lots of great entries.

For coming in second and third, NLogan and fuschnikt will receive 1,000 and 500 points respectively.

Great job everyone. It was awesome this year!

Congrats, vkimo!

And NLogan and fuschnikt.

Whoo hoo! Way to go people.


Someday, maybe I'll write something I like again and submit it.

Huge thanks to Retro Daze and Lesley! So much great content this year, it was an honor to win. Special nod to NLogan and Hoju Koolander who really made this a great contest.

If anyone is interested I plan on using the winnings towards a

Medela Pump in Style Advanced Pump

It features:

• Daily use pump with electric, battery, or manual operation
• "Natural Expression two-stage system that simulates baby's actual nursing patterns
• Double or single pumping
• Stylish black microfiber shoulder bag
• Adjustable suction/vacuum

My life sure has changed..

Congratulation vkimo! Stupendous Man strikes again!  I am glad the winnings will go to good use towards the new baby.

Thanks Lesley and Vaporman for the points! It was a fun contest.

vkimo wrote :

My life sure has changed..
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Haha, a shotgun wedding will do that.

You're quite noble to consider the baby, vkimo.

Glad the winnings will help make the wife's life a bit easier.

Vaporman87 wrote :

Glad the winnings will help make the wife's life a bit easier.
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Which in effect makes mine immeasurably easier