P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done!

Lady B
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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Aug 29, 2007 23:04:57 GMT -5

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Post by Lady B on Aug 29, 2007 23:04:57 GMT -5

Lady B’s POETRY OF IMAGES Contest

General Rules for the Judging Component

1.) Every member of RTH, with the exception of Lady B, is entitled to ONE SET of THREE votes.

2.) All votes must be sent via a PM to ladybeabea.

3.) Votes must be sent no earlier than 12:01 AM Eastern Time, Friday, August 31, 2007 and no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Time, Wednesday, September 12, 2007.

4.) Members may cast their 3 votes all at the same time or in separate PMs as decisions are made re: who should receive each of the 3 votes.

5.) Votes may be changed at any time during the judging period as long as they are sent via personal message to ladybeabea.

6.) All PMs sent to Lady B will be acknowledged by return PM. I will also acknowledge RTH members who have voted in a general post each day via this Thread.

7.) The 21 Contestants who submitted poems for this contest are encouraged to participate in the judging process and are welcome to cast votes for their own respective poems, if they so choose.

8.) During the Judging Phase of this contest all RTH members are welcome, and encouraged, to post supportive messages re: the poems under consideration. An example of such a post might be: "I really enjoyed Lady B’s poem 'Legacy' that was inspired by Jonge 2. I like the feel of seashells in my hand and can almost hear the ocean waves when I read that poem.” Or you might want to rally votes for a favored poem with a message such as “WOW! I really liked that poem Lady B wrote—'One by One'. If any of you RTHers out there haven’t read it yet, it deserves some attention.”

I am asking, however, that you do not blatantly state how you voted in this thread, as in "”I think the Grand Prize should go to Lady B’s “Legacy”; the second prize to “One by One” by Lady B; and for third prize—Lady B’s poem “Rumble Tumble” was the funniest one I read in the whole competition.”"

Specific Rules for the Judging Component

You are each entitled to ONE SET of THREE votes.
When you vote please identify both the Poet and the poem by name. (Several Poets submitted more than one poem and I want to be certain your votes are tallied correctly.)
Please cast your votes in a PM to me , as follows:

GRAND PRIZE WINNER (GPW): Awarded to the individual whose poem best reflects the beauty, the meaning, or the fun of the image in the accompanying photo chosen as the inspiration for the poem.

FIRST RUNNER-UP WINNER (FRU): Awarded for the best overall poem regardless of the accompanying photo chosen as the inspiration for the poem. (In other words: It is a great poem, but it doesn’t quite match the image in the photo.)

SECOND RUNNER-UP WINNER (SRU): Awarded for the funniest poem regardless of the accompanying photo chosen as the inspiration for the poem.

When you send me the PM(s) with your choices it is not necessary or required that you explain your choices but it would be great fun for me to hear the “why” behind your votes. I love to read, think about, and critique poems. I also enjoy reading what others think about poems, too. Any comments you send will be confidential unless you give me permission to post those comments and even then, I will post them only as “From an Anonymous Reader”.

In order to help jog memories I am re-posting the Threads for the Photos, the Poets, and their respective poems below.

THANK YOU ALL very, very much for your wonderful support of this contest and all of these incredible Poets.

The Prize Winners will be announced Friday, September 14, 2007.

Lady B

The Threads for the Photos, the Poets, and their respective poems are listed in full reverse order of how they appeared in the original posts. The photos are presented as thumbnails.

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THREAD #5

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=comptime&thread=1188360224

~ Desertdweller4 ~

1 Entry

BuiltonRock. --- Boogie Board Blowfish

~ BlarneyStone 1 ~

2 Entries

NMrocks --- Bastet

adrian65 --- The White Kitty

~ Rollingstone 1 ~

6 Entries

sabre52 --- Ode to OJ

Harry --- Wonderful Shiny

cpdad --- Tumbled Ocean Jasper

Harry --- Stormy Ocean Swirl

onewomanarmy --- Ocean Jasper

Harry --- Rough Tumble Rumble

~ Parfive 2 ~

1 Entry

huffstuff --- The Blackness Spreads

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THREAD #4

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=comptime&action=display&thread=1188273786

~ Beefjello 3 ~

1 Entry

connrock --- Elmer's Wove Fow Wocks

~ Desertdweller 5 ~

3 Entries

NMrocks --- A Forest Of Stone

adrian65 --- The Wooden Treasure

krazydiamond --- Creature of the Air

~ Free4rms 1 ~

1 Entry

huffstuff --- The Lurker

~ Stoner 4 ~

4 Entries

texaswoodie --- There You Were

RockHobbit --- I Am Here

beefjello --- Born of Shifting Sand

adrian65 --- The Royal Cabber

~ Spike 1 ~

1 Entry

BuiltonRock. --- The Goon

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THREAD # 3

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=comptime&action=display&thread=1188187409

~ RedwoodRocks 1 ~

2 Entries

pporky --- I've Rocks In My Head

BuiltonRock. --- Broken Hue

~ Beefjello 1 ~

1 Entry

beefjello --- Owyhee

~ Cher 1 ~

4 Entries

adrian65 --- The Roswell Ghost

dtcmor --- The Fabulous Lady From Mars

NMrocks --- Beware

sabre52 --- The Proof Is in the Stone

~ Stoner 5 ~

3 Entries

krazydiamond --- His Private Garden

huffstuff --- Chrysanthemums on White

blarneystone --- Silicon Life Forms

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THREAD # 2

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=comptime&action=display&thread=1188100891

~ Desertdweller 3 ~

1 Entry

pporky --- Rock Pox

~ Krazydiamond 1 ~

2 Entries

connrock --- Who-What-Where Am I

sabre52 --- Glass Candy Haiku

~ Stoner 7 ~

3 Entries

tonyterner --- Invasion

Stefan --- Moon

BuiltonRock. --- Her Highness

~ Builtonrock 2 ~

1 Entry

Tony W --- Stone Jones

~ Parfive 1 ~

2 Entries

krazydiamond --- Pink Ribbons

huffstuff --- My Daughter

~ Ebrocklds 1 ~

1 Entry

dtcmor --- The Dragonfly Takes to Wing

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THREAD # 1

forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=comptime&action=display&thread=1188014498

~ Jonje 1 ~

2 Entries

krazydiamond --- My Crazy Heart

huffstuff --- Lacy Valentine

~ Beefjello 2 ~

5 Entries

pporky --- R Senders

pporky --- Thunder Eggs

adrian65 --- The Dancing Hobbits

karenfh --- Country Angels

dtcmor --- The Prize Inside

~ Sabre 1 ~

2 Entries

BuiltonRock. --- The Early Morning Struggle's

krazydiamond --- Psychedelic P.B.J.

~ Condor 1 ~

1 Entry

textiger --- While Walking A Beach

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Last Edit: Sept 12, 2007 14:03:27 GMT -5 by Lady B

And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

akansan
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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Aug 29, 2007 23:39:40 GMT -5

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Post by akansan on Aug 29, 2007 23:39:40 GMT -5

Okay, can I get a clarification of the voting rules?

We cast one vote for best poem that reflects the image perfectly.

We cast one vote for best poem that doesn't quite jive in our minds with the image.

and

We cast one vote for the funniest poem.

Correct? If so, I have to rethink my choices!

Lady B
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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Aug 30, 2007 0:19:31 GMT -5

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Post by Lady B on Aug 30, 2007 0:19:31 GMT -5

You have got it perfectly! (Now, just to make it a little bit more challenging...how the poem reflects the image is all in the eyes of the beholders. What one person sees might not be there for someone else, so if you feel the poem connects somehow to the image, or perhaps to the purpose of the image, or maybe even the "creator" of the image and the poem just clicks for you, then that would be your GPW choice! Choosing the funniest poem depends on your own sense of humor and will probably be an easier choice for many of the readers. Ultimately, the choices are absolutely up to the readers. No one has to agree or disagree with what I think or feel or experience when I read these poems. )

And all I can say is...I am really, really glad that I don't have the responsibility of casting votes. There are so many realy good poems to choose from...

Lady B

And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Aug 30, 2007 2:26:52 GMT -5

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Post by dtcmor on Aug 30, 2007 2:26:52 GMT -5

I didn't really know where I wanted to plug this post in, so I guess I will put it here.

I went back through and read everyones poems again and all of the comments accociated with them - the praises, the good natured ribbing and solicitations and so forth. I began to see more than just a contest. The poems are part of it, but the heart and soul that came from the creations are truly eye opening. It is a side of the great people here that is always known, often talked about, and greatly appreciated.
Through this contest, I feel my eyes have been opened - literally!
What I once saw as a "pretty cool rock", or a "fantastic jewlery piece", is so much more now. It carries with it the imagination of the person that created it, and gives more-so back to the person that views it. It also gives a new understanding of the person behind the creation. I can honestly say that I will never look at rocks the same way again, and that each piece has a new meaning for me now.

In keeping with Kate's theme of poetry I would like to offer her, and everyone else, this poem that was truly inspired by all, and this great place (RTH) you all are a part of......

Of Rocks and Friends

Inspiration did come,
from those we know here,
with this hobby we share,
and will always hold dear.
There seems much more meaning
to that which we see.
We owe a big thanks,
to the Great Laby B!

I can truly say now,
that I see it more clearly.
The things we share here,
can be held much more dearly.
My eyes have been opened,
my heart has been blessed.
And to think that it started,
with Kate's poetry contest.

Now as I look,
at the things you all post,
I see more of the person
-not the rocks I like most.
Inspired I am,
by friends here so dear,
with your offerings of praises,
goodwill and great cheer.

It's not just a hobby
for me any more.
It's the value of friendships,
of that I am sure.
What comes from your hearts,
and is shared readily,
Makes RTH feel like home,
and ONE BIG FAMILY.

Cheers to everyone here, and all that you offer!

Dave

Last Edit: Aug 30, 2007 2:48:49 GMT -5 by dtcmor

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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Aug 30, 2007 5:59:41 GMT -5

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Post by connrock on Aug 30, 2007 5:59:41 GMT -5

Dave that's awesome!

We come from all different walks of life and different parts of the world but we all have that one single thing in common,,,,,

Giving!!!!

During this contest we all did our best to give and I don't mean only the participants or Kate, who ran the contest, but also the people who responded every day.

Giving has always been a big part of my life and it makes me feel so very happy to see that it is also a big part of others lives too!!

Like Elmew would say:

Wock Tumbwin Hobby peopwe awe GWEAT!!!

connrock

Beacon Falls,CT

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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Aug 30, 2007 7:00:01 GMT -5

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Post by BuiltonRock on Aug 30, 2007 7:00:01 GMT -5

The following is a message I sent LadyB during the entry phase, but I feel it is most appropriately shared here today. It has to do with the following picture from Redwoodrocks.

Kate,

My prayer for you today is that you also have peace beyond understanding and that you are content and happy in your bowl.
As I look at the picture of Redwood's bowl of rocks, I see you in the upper left hand quadrant. You are the bright red triangle! Many around you seem drawn to your warmth, others are made more beautiful by the contrast. Although you are not the center of things, many are looking and focusing on you, because they know you lift them up.

Thanks for all you do!
john

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25

Lady B
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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Aug 30, 2007 11:39:29 GMT -5

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Post by Lady B on Aug 30, 2007 11:39:29 GMT -5

You know, there are two very important things to remember here:

1) "It's not nice to fool with Mother Nature"--a campaign ad for a margerine many years ago--is something I think all of us here at RTH hold close to our hearts. We could not possibly get so excited about a stone, lovingly share a harvest of rock, sculpt a cab, or wrap a pendant the way we do if we did not first RESPECT Mother Nature and all that Nature has to offer. Would that more Earthlings were a part of our RTH Family. Perhaps Mother Nature would not be so sadly scarred and abused.

2) It is never appropriate to bring the sponsor of an RTH Contest to tears, albeit happy ones. It makes it very difficult for me to see the keyboard and type witty comebacks. I'll end up having to change my newly won moniker of Lady BLABBERPOSTER ;D to Lady BLUBBERPOSTER.

There really are no words to express all that I am feeling today--joy, peace, contentment, renewed passion, gratitude, soulful laughter, happiness, validation, LOVE--so I will simply say Thank You. What an amazingly wonderful experience this has been. I have definitely tumbled into something good!

Kate

And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

Lady B
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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Aug 31, 2007 23:35:26 GMT -5

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Post by Lady B on Aug 31, 2007 23:35:26 GMT -5

Just a note of appreciation to Stefan, Tony W, Harry, krazydiamond, tonyterner, and BuiltonRock. for getting the rock tumbling, so to speak, in the voting. It’s early days yet…no one Poet is the Front-Runner! ;D

Lady B

And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

Lady B driving up their electric bill Hello! I'm Lady BeaBea. Oh Look! A Rock! Member since May 2007 Posts: 2,260	P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 3, 2007 22:05:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lady B on Sept 3, 2007 22:05:17 GMT -5 Thank you akansan, emyhro4048, adrian65, and beefjello for sending in your votes. I’m starting to see a trend but this contest has a ways to go before anything definite can be declared! Lady B
	And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

huffstuff fully equipped rock polisher Member since August 2007 Posts: 1,222	P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 4, 2007 9:56:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by huffstuff on Sept 4, 2007 9:56:17 GMT -5 Help! I just can't decide where to put my vote. There are too many awesome poems. Can't we have 10 or 20 winners? Pleeeease! I only have a day and a half left. Help! --Amy
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Lady B
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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 4, 2007 11:26:40 GMT -5

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Post by Lady B on Sept 4, 2007 11:26:40 GMT -5

No, no, Amy,

There is still plenty of time to go crazy over these poems. Judging doesn't close until next week. You can pick different winners every day and change your mind twice each day and still have time to vote before the judging ends. See how considerate I was of everyone? Plenty of time to go crazy!!!

Lady B

And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

karenfh fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2006 Posts: 1,495	P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 4, 2007 23:37:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by karenfh on Sept 4, 2007 23:37:52 GMT -5 Dang! This is hard.... I commend all the poets, and the sponsor, and the prize donors, and the cuteness schmoozers. Holy cow! What a great contest!
	Surprise: to cause to feel wonder or astonishment by being unexpected. Happens every time I crack (now cut!) a rock.

Lady B
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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 5, 2007 23:04:13 GMT -5

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Post by Lady B on Sept 5, 2007 23:04:13 GMT -5

karenfh said:

Dang! This is hard.... I commend all the poets, and the sponsor, and the prize donors, and the cuteness schmoozers. Holy cow! What a great contest!

We all accept your praise, Karen!

This contest has been a blast!

I'd also like to take this opportunity to send thanks to connrock, LadyT, firewalker45, karenfh, sabre52, weeshan, and steveholmes for casting votes in the Contest.

Just think...another week and all this voting will be but a sweet, soulful memory! ;D

Lady B

And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

Lady B driving up their electric bill Hello! I'm Lady BeaBea. Oh Look! A Rock! Member since May 2007 Posts: 2,260	P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 12, 2007 14:04:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lady B on Sept 12, 2007 14:04:45 GMT -5 This Contest is now officially closed, much to everyone's relief, I'm sure. ;D Winners will be announced on Friday, September 14, 2007. Lady B
	And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 12, 2007 14:40:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Sept 12, 2007 14:40:50 GMT -5 Friday! Friday! We gotta wait until Friday! I need something to calm me down after my foolhardy attempt at Mel's contest. I guess I'll have to turn to alcohol instead.

krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 12, 2007 16:22:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Sept 12, 2007 16:22:32 GMT -5 is this the part where LadyB dons the tin foil hat and looks deeply into the bag of grit for the answers? KD
	Come on you miner for truth and delusion, and shine!

Lady B
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P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 12, 2007 17:36:10 GMT -5

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Post by Lady B on Sept 12, 2007 17:36:10 GMT -5

krazydiamond said:

is this the part where LadyB dons the tin foil hat and looks deeply into the bag of grit for the answers?

KD

I don't do anything as silly as donning a tin-foil hat, KD.

I have a lovely silver collander hat that I wear for important events like this! ;D

Lady B

And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 12, 2007 17:39:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Sept 12, 2007 17:39:09 GMT -5 ok, need a photo of the judge in her finest.... KD
	Come on you miner for truth and delusion, and shine!

Lady B driving up their electric bill Hello! I'm Lady BeaBea. Oh Look! A Rock! Member since May 2007 Posts: 2,260	P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 12, 2007 17:51:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lady B on Sept 12, 2007 17:51:46 GMT -5 krazydiamond said: ok, need a photo of the judge in her finest.... KD Somehow I just knew you would want that. I'll see what I can do about satisfying your need! ;D Lady B
	And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

Tony W has started giving rock gifts Ahh, Opal. I love the fire and flash! Member since May 2007 Posts: 3,435	P of I—Phase 2: JUDGING--'Tis Done! Sept 13, 2007 0:02:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tony W on Sept 13, 2007 0:02:47 GMT -5 Now the votes are in. Soon anxiety begins. Might should chug some gin!