We Have a Winner!

June 30, 2008

Well I ran into a problem on the winner of the $50 gift certificate.  You see, when other bloggers do these things, all the comments are numbered.  The comments on my blog page aren't that sophisticated (yet).  Every comment comes in as it is entered so this presented a problem.  With the highly technical mind that I possess it didn't take me too long to come up with a solution. 

It seemed entirely logical to just print out all the comments ( about 180) and spread out the paper and just throw a dart up in the air.  The dart would land (hopefully) on a comment and a winner would be chosen. 


OK, this sounds easy enough, but what about the elements...what about the wind...

And then the dogs, what about them.

As I put these pictures up I realize there is a whole lot to me to learn.  I will get my tech guy to help me out.  He lent me the dart.  He can help with so many problems I have.

Back to those dogs... 


I have some very helpful critters you must admit.  All this sophisticated random picking of a winner is in the back yard at my office.  My dogs are working dogs and they take their job seriously.

But on to matters that you really care about.  The winner...

I want you to realize that this process took the better part of my afternoon.  I should have been inside typing invoices, or cooking rubber, but this was so new and fun.  Did I tell you how happy I am for us all that it was on glorious day here in Nashville Tennessee.

Drum roll, as the dart falls ...


I only threw the dart one time! It had to be quick with all the obstacles in my way.  I threw it straight up into the air and down it came.  This method may be primitive but by golly, it works.

 



Sue Ites, you are the winner of the $50 gift certificate to Hot Potatoes. You entered on June 26th at 12:01.  I have sent you an email to confirm.  Congratulations! 

Comments

June 30. 2008 16:50

Wait a minute, the dog was laying on top of mine!  He sensed I am a huge dog lover and immediately laid down feeling the looooove coming through.  It was completely impossible for me to win...oh well, I'll be a big girl ;)

Sharon in NE United States

June 30. 2008 18:28

LOL Now I thought of that too, but oh well!
I love such a 'techy' way of figuring out the winner Mary!  Both the dogs And the dart!!
I look forward to checking in on your blog often!

Doreen Rogers United States

July 1. 2008 01:19

Too Funny! Low tech method of picking a winner, I love it!  Congratulations to Sue Ites!

Sue Wisniewski United States

July 1. 2008 03:01

What a great way to have fun with this contest. I love the pictures and the story. Congratulations to Sue Ites!
Happy blogging,

Cathy Quick United States

July 2. 2008 14:11

Mary,

I love your creative(not low tech)approach to picking the winner.  Tech guy, schmeck guy... I'd use the dart and or the dogs from now on!  I loved the pictures and the suspense.  Your dogs are adorable! It's hard to get good help these days... especially help that works for kibble and love!

Congratulations to Sue!  

Deborah Makowski United States

July 4. 2008 03:58

What a hoot!  Mary, you are too much.  I can't wait for the next blog entry.  Keep 'em coming.
                         Jane S.

Jane United States

January 7. 2009 13:51

I would have folded them all into airplanes and seen who would fly the farthest!

Mary Watson United States

January 12. 2009 06:38

Wait a minute, I saw the one dog eating mine.  You will have to do it again when it comes out Smile))

You are so witty and so much fun.  

Congrats Sue and enjoy your stamps.

colleen United States

June 26. 2009 06:07

I have to say your post cracked me up! LOVED the photos of the dogs, of course, who wouldn't? It looks like there was some "digesting" of information going on in a couple of the shots. Smile

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July 16. 2009 09:26

Well at last you got your winner. Oh boy this seems to be a really hectic situation. What a nice way to select a winner! I found this post to be very interesting.

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July 17. 2009 01:47

Wow! A very nice and interesting blog. This is a very creative way of selecting a winner. You got a very nice sense of humor. This is a whole new way of selecting a winner. Bingo!

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