Everyone knows how much of a romantic I am by heart. I have known love several times in my life. So the Big "L" knows its' way around my heart. This contest is for the Big "L" even though it's not love! It's Loyalty! This contest is for the people that have me on their "faves" list, but there is a much larger contest open for everyone at the "Private Contest Giveaway" and can be found at this link;
This contest will run a little different since it is for a limited number of people. Please pay close attention to what needs to be done. You DO NOT enter any work into this contest until it's closed for judging. That's when I will contact the winners and have them get their work ready as it will be re-opened to accept their prewrite for the designated trophy that has never received a trophy before. How do I win you ask? I will personally go to everyone that has me listed on their favorites list and leave an invite to their author's (start) page. Then it will be the responsibility of that individual to post a comment to the contest to acknowledge the fact they are aware of the contest. That comment will be the entitlement for your participation. You will be assigned a number after your comment has been posted. Don't worry if it takes me a day or two or three, you will be taken care of. Only the comments from the people on the list is eligible for entry, but all comments to this contest are appreciated. Once the contest closes at the set date, I will draw three numbers from a hat and those three individuals will represent the respective trophies. In case you're not on the list, everyone is still eligible to win their own private contest where they can get all three trophies in two different ways of winning, see above link.
In December, I plan to combine the combination of these contests and will call it "Twelve Days of Christmas" where I will give away 3600 points and 39 trophies. If I have enough points, I will attempt to do the whole month of December, but that is highly unlikely since it will take 9300 points! Either way, it will be a very nice way to pay back my loyalty to the people that support me. I want to thank everyone no matter if I'm on your "faves" or not for any support that you have given me. I plan to throw a "Private Contest Giveaway" every now and then for it to be open to all. I'm just not sure how often it will be since it can become very time consuming, but I know the rewards will be worth it to those who enter.
Note: This contest is a VOLUNTARY contest and you do not have to make a comment if you wish not to enter. The commenting is only my way to keep track of accounting. You can say "Hi" and the entry counts as long as you're on the invitation list. I just need a way for assigning the numbers where everyone will be created equal in this contest. This way everyone will automatically know who is in the contest and how many entries for calculating your odds since it is a random drawing for selected people.
I'm holding this contest for those individuals noted to where if they have a work that they are so proud of, but it has never been acknowledged by a trophy, this is their chance. There are a few of my own works that are truly special that I feel that way about, even if I may have never entered them in a contest. I hope this contest will not offend anyone since it is only a way to give support to those who has supported me in their own way. I always try to be fair and with the other contest open to everyone where they have a chance of winning more than one trophy, I do think that's fair. If there are any questions about this contest at all, please let me know and I will do my best to answer in case I have totally confused you by now (which is possible for I am only human like the rest of you).
Closing Date: 15 June 2006(Don't worry if it says closed already, it will all work out...I wanted to show it closed so people won't get the wrong idea that I'm trying to recruit people to add me to their faves list. This is truly a contest to show my appreciation for those who have always been there for my work. If your name appeared on the list I felt you deserved an opportunity for me to be creative in a way that I can show my appreciation. I know this may seem like I'm just giving trophies away, but there's another underlying message that some may not be thinking about; it's all about loyalty and just a way for me to show mine. So, I'm sorry some may be disappointed in this contest, but at least no one on the list has illustrated that to me and I thank you). Rules in the contest. People eligible for this contest are below:
You are on the following people's favorite lists (as of 28 May 2006 - 1pm EST) BTW, this list is in order by the system of Allpoetry! The final updated list:
-Lilac ThOughts-(108)/-Manda-/-Watch the Sky-(125)/-lovely-rain-(150)/American Cowgirl/C J Wweatherholt/CrazyWalnut09(142)/Crystal - Heart(131)/Dark Musical-Life/DarkChildsKiss(116)/DenyMyLove(114)/Distilled Gin/EternalWings/Faded(104)/Fettered Voice(107)/Forbidded-Smiles(133)/High Endurance/Hinemoa/His Bride(100)/ImKahy/IrrefutableBliss/Ishtar(118)/JaysonBaby(143)/Jeannette(112)/
If your name changes while the contest is open, please DO NOT worry about it for I will add the new name in parenthesis next to the one that is represented now.
NOTE: This contest will be completed this weekend no later than the close of 9 July 2006...thank you for your great patience!...OK, I didn't make the 9th, but will do my best to do it today (10th) before going to work.
PLEASE be patient with me as I have ran out of time today...I will have this judged on 15 July 2006 and please be prepared with the poem you would like to win a trophy if your number is the one that is drawn...please forgive me!
The following three numbers were drawn in order; 149, 100, 115. This means the three people with these numbers are to select a poem from your stock to be forever represented in this contest. The peoms that are ineligible for this contest is any poem that has already received a trophy. I will contact those above individuals by next Sunday if they have not figured out who they are by now. If you have any questions please have them ready for me by next Sunday. Please remember whatever poem you select to place in here to receive a trophy, I request that it remains with this contest. I can't make you do it, but it's my preference. Drawing was done at 4:41am on 17 July 2006 with all the numbers recorded and issued. Congrats to those who were lucky in this drawing, you may want to go buy a lottery ticket (and if you become rich, remember the 'ole Bare(lol))....BIG OOOOPS! I forgot to open it to where those individuals could put in their entries...I will try to hunt those people down Sunday if no one has put in their entry by the corresponding number.
PLEASE, please...numbers 149, 100 and 115 please enter a poem that has never won a trophy...I know His Bride has done so which is one of the number I quoted...so the other two numbers please do it. I forget who you are but have been to your pages and left messages...just trying to see if I can keep from looking up the names again and going back, but will if it's not done in a couple of weeks. Thank you!
HUGE NOTE: The numbers that have been chosen for this contest needs to comply with the instructions. If not, then the two yet to put in their entries will forfeit and I will draw two more numbers and the one who has complied thus far will move up to the top spot if other numbers are drawn. This needs to be done no later than 15 September 2006.
Big L contest.....redrawing 133/101/114/145
The above numbers were drawn out of the red fireman's hat. The first two will now accept 2nd and 3rd place trophies and have until 25 September 2006. You must put in a poem that has never won a trophy. If the two numbers 133 and 101 lets the deadline past, then the next number(s) will have the same chance (and is why an additional set of numbers were drawn since it seems like this contest has been one of the toughest to be incompliance). His Bride (old name) will now accept first place as she complied with previous instructions.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 22, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 300
- Final notes: 1st The Dance by Glenda L Shank
2nd Dear God by StainedBlue
3rd Goodbye my Love by ennovy
Entries [3]
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Accepting love without those words,
it turned my loving heart blue.• Commented on by judge. -
Dear God,
Please save me from this cruel place you call Earth.• Commented on by judge.
Bronze trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
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WOW, Ted E. Bare, this is an amazing idea for a contest. Thanks for inviting me.
Glenda
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It's a biggie...
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this is another great idea my husband thank you for the inveite
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His Bride, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 100!
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hey! i c my name! lol
ty 4 inviting me 
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Thanks for the invite!
I AM totally confused As far as I understand, all I need to do is sit back and wait to see if my name gets pulled out of the hat?
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Here I am, Here I am! Put my number in your hat!
Thanks for the invite Ted - Great idea!
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This is an awesome contest.
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Samplette, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 101!
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honey bear, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 102!
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4gottensoul, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 103!
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Faded, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 104! (and yes that's all you have to do, you already met the requirement by leaving your comment)!
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Tang, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 105!
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Chase, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 106!
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i find this difficult to comprehend, how can someone win a contest without actually entering it until you have judged it?
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Anna, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 107!
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Thank you my lovely prince for this super invite, to an intriguing contest...
~Lilac~
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Feathered Motion, it's basically a contest for the people that have me on their faves list. I will basically assign the ones who respond to this contest with a number. Then I will pick three numbers out of a hat. Those will win the gold, silver and bronze. Then I will get with those three individuals and allow them to enter the work of their choice for the respective trophy. Now I have a much bigger contest for everyone that has a chance to win a trophy and even a bigger opportunity to win a contest where they get all three trophies. Please go to the above link in this contest and you may wish to enter that one especially since there is also a drawing in that one as well to win three trophies!
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Lilac, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 108!
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it is not much of a challenge then with writing poetry is it picking a number out of a hat
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interesting
Sure, why not. I think I'm game for this. Don't think I fully get it, but I'm sure it will all fall into place. I'm up for the challenge. 
Bring it on! Let's have some fun!
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You're completely missing the point of this contest! As for the other contest, it seems like a person would try their best for the main Grand Prize Winner gets their choice of what they want to happen. I don't think many will try to write something terrible to enter since they are trying for the GP! The random drawing will allow another big winner. Like I said, I don't look for people to put in what they think would be bad. Sorry if you're still confused or don't think that people won't try, but I'm a believer in people and I think they will always try their best when something good is at stake.
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goddesskevauna, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 109!
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well i never said anything about people not trying, i am sure many will. or that people would enter somethign bad, i just said i found it a little hard to understand with the way you are doing it, at first, but i see what you are doing. still seems kind of strange to me that the poem comes after the cup but whatever, good luck with it.
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Feathered Motion, I'm not trying to be mean or anything. As for this contest. I wanted to do something for the people who has me on their faves. I'm sure you have a poem/story that you're very proud of that's uniquely special to you. This is a way for these good people to have their own special poem/story to win a trophy just because of my very own grattitude for their loyalty. Not to mention I love creating new ideas on AP when it comes to Contests
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yeah ok dude chill - i knew it was just for people on your fav list, i was just asking a simple thing, i see no harm in my asking. no need to go on now
i have understood what you are saying
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I'm chilled(lol). I just was trying to be clear...it's all good(lol)!
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You do think of the most wonderful contest. I am honored to be among the ones that you are showing your loyality.
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Dude, you freaking rock my love! Many s and
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This contest made by Ted,
sure goes above my head
I will try to stick with you all
if I don't understand please give me a call
sure you will remember the timedifference between you and me
well...show me the number that you have drawn for me
Wish you all from the Netherlands a big
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Ted E...Thank you for the invite and I appreciate you taking the time to think of us "little people"...Just a kind friendly hello and I am honored to have you on my faves....Thanks again
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Awwwwwwwwww Ted E, you are always coming up with ways that show how very unique you are!!!! Thanks soooo much for the invite!!!!
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raingoddess, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 110!
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Laura, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 111!
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Jeannette, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 112!
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Heather, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 113!
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Dawn, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 114!
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Awwww, Ted E Bare, this is such a sweet and unique idea for a contest. I am so honored that you have invited me. Thank you!
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Ahhhhhh, I'm a bit confused on this one.....but.......count me in (I guess )
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Midnight Lace, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 115!
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Jorgia, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 116!
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Hello My Dear and Loving Husband, Thank you so very much for thinking of me, and all your love, care and support you have given me from day one on this wonderful site Love always Wife Number 3 Josephine
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Josephine, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 117!
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bloopdeedeedoo !
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Hi Ted, I'm here to receive my number. Thank you for the invite.
Lovesya.
Joan
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Reni, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 118!
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Joan, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 119!
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Ted E ~ Good evening and thank you for inviting me to enter your contest. This should be very interesting. Thanks again ~ Natasha
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Hello Ted E Bare, Thank you so much for the invite to this contest. I was really excitied to get this. I haven't been on this site very long and there are so many people on it, that you sometimes just seem to get lost. I found your work and loved it, so you had to go on my favorites.
Best of luck with both your contest!
Mystic
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Natasha, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 120!
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Mystic, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 121!
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I love you sweetheart! ♥
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Stephani, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 122!
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Looking forward to it! Thanks for inviting me, Ted.
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budderfly, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 123!
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great contest
awesome idea's you have when you can't sleep! Thanks for the invitation, Mr. Bare! LOL..............ennovy
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ennovy, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 124!
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I am so confused but still interested....Thanks for the invite!
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Watch the Sky, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 125!
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thanx hun for the invite and I am glad u r well rested xxxxxxx
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awww....thank you teddy for inviting me! i hardly feel worthy of such an invitation, but will always accept with pleasure.
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Yay! This will be so much fun! Great idea Ted E
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Stardust-luvr, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 126!
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SexySweetie, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 127!
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Sarah, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 128!
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How could I possibly refuse an offer from you my dear?
Ok honestly I don't totally get what's going on but it should be good fun.
Glad you are well, and I hope you're having fun.
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Amie, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 129!
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Wow, this is an intersting contest Ted E....very thoughtful, but that's just like you!
Hugs,
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Heather, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 130!
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This is interesting ... Thank you for the invite I am sure this going to be fun
Be well
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Crystal, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 131!
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Thank you Ted, sounds interesting xxxJacqui
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Jacqui, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 132!
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Hey, I'd love to enter... So, what exactly shall I do now?
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Ahhh!!!
I wasn't in town or anywhere near a computer when you posted my thingy... can I still enter or is it too late?? grrrr.... lol
Yours always,
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Sasha, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 133!
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Amber Dawn, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 134!
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Sorry I haven't been on in forever. Is it to late to enter my love?
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Nbarry, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 135!
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Hey Ted E darling, thank you so much. Have been a busy bee lately, but sure glad I didn't miss out on this. Thanks! xxkandixx
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Kandi, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 136!
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A comment? Okay...Well, here's what I say:
Love feels like Heaven, but can hurt like Hell.
Yeah, I feel that way right now. My latest poem describes it. Thanks for your comments, my friend.
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Red-Angel, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 137!
I can personally tell you that love can hurt like hell for it has before in my lifetime. I give you many s to help ease that pain
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Ted E thanks so much for inviting me to be a part of this contest. Oh and BTW my name used to be "Living Hate" just incase you didn't know. I love you bunches. And I'm doin really good at givin out hugs to everyone.
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Catherine, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 138!
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Ted.
Thanks you for your kind and invitation, and the amiability of leaving a note on my page.... such an honor!.
Love
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Leslie, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 139!
PS: The honor is all mine you sweetie
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Sorry that I wasn't here to enter, I saw it and wanted to but I was out of town camping fso I had no internet, sorry I wish I could have entered though!
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Caroline, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 140!
PS: You just did enter silly. The contest is closed on purpose, but you will see about mid-June when the winners will be announced
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me me me im so messed up ha ha ha
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S.W., tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 141!
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yo!
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hey that is cool
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CrazyWalnut09, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 142!
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JaysonBaby, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 143!
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uh Sorr I got yourmessage late please do it over
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Marlena, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 144!
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Hello, welcome to my show, The Crazy Nose-Eaters! I am your hostess Dana Plasicwatcher! Today's show about flying kittens. Our first guest is Kendra Lalala..... yeah, don't ask, that was just a bit of a hyper moment. lol. thanks for the invite!
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Hello Dear Sir... here!
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that's a wonderful idea
Nadi
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I clicked on the contest and read it . Very unique idea... Good luck to you, and those who take part .
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Came by to cyberly shake my badonkadonk.
Now... Give me a numba...
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Rosa, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 146!
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Nadi, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 147!
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Tweety, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 148!
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Hi sweetie ! <3
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I will finish assigning numbers on 18 June 2006 and then do the drawing to finish up this contest. Please be patient
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Ted, I'm such a heel, So sorry, Life has been mad and I've only just picked up your invitation, what a loser I am - Ted please accept my heartfelt apologies and a dozen red to show my undying love for you, your Princess Claire
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excellent contest
Thank you for the invite to this contest, since love is my favorite subject to compose my imaginaton, fantasies, and dreams this sounds very intresting. Then again, I think I know the secret of the big"L" since I will be married soon for 40 years and am still called his girlfriend. Thanks again, Ted E. Peace...........ennovy #124
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Jenn, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 149!
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lovely rain, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 150!
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Claire, tyvm for responding...your number for the drawing is 151!
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This contest will be completed on 15 July 2006!
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These are the three names that were drawn in this order for the trophies for the Big L Contest (allpoetry.com/Contest/2038061) and would like for each of you to pick a poem for your collection that has never received a trophy and place it in the contest at the provided link so I may close this contest.
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Here you go Ted E Bare! This poem is being published but can't seem the win anything.
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hry teddi. i am not Xxx4gottenxsoulxxX anymore...am i still eligle? anyways... have fun judging!
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149 is lilfoxier
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100 is His Bride
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115 is Midnight Lace
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lilfoxier and Midnight Lace need to submit a poem to this contest that has never won a trophy...I will leave this message on their author's pages as well.
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i liked it.... it was long it went on.....and on ..... well i just wanted to say good job!
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Forbidded-Smiles/101Samplette/114DenyMyLove/145favoriteprincess
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How is the judging going for this contest?-Curtis Meyer
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Hi Ted. ANy decisions on this yet? Glenda
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Hey Teddy, thanks so much for the gold, I quess I should have been more patient as it was worth the wait. Glenda
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