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Mira

(22,380 posts)
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 11:19 AM Apr 2012

Help needed for the contest - should the polling abilily materialize in the next month

Dear Photographers:

I can't do it in May, and May is approaching speedily. My Mom is arriving and we will be driving down to the Florida Keys.
I'll be pre-occupied with her during that month.
To remind you, here she is, last year. Now she is 88 - and though it does not look like it - she needs me.



As long as she lives and is able our benefactor allows us to stay in a condo for free every year, who would turn that down?
Her motto is, I'm quoting: "I mostly sit. I absolutely cannot fall. I have only one goal: FLORIDA."
So, as you see, I have no choice in the matter.


If the polls appear before the end of May, and someone wants to run the contest, please feel free to take it over. The photos are pinned to the top of the forum. If I were running it, I'd give the entrants a day or so to switch their photo out if they want to. Folks may have come up with a newer photo they like better in the last half a year.

It could well be that it's not necessary, the polling may not appear before I'm back, or maybe nobody steps in.
At least please be advised that I can't be on standby for the next 30 days.


(I've always wanted to use that little icon for something)

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Help needed for the contest - should the polling abilily materialize in the next month (Original Post) Mira Apr 2012 OP
Thanks, Mira! Celebration Apr 2012 #1
Have a great trip! Solly Mack Apr 2012 #2
Don't worry about the contest. CC Apr 2012 #3
Looks like polls are almost here! csziggy Apr 2012 #4
OHHH. You will be out of commission for a bit and believe me Mira Apr 2012 #5
See what happens when CC Apr 2012 #6

Celebration

(15,812 posts)
1. Thanks, Mira!
Mon Apr 23, 2012, 03:52 PM
Apr 2012

Have fun! Can't wait for your photos when you come back. I'll be gone a good part of May, too. Don't worry about it! Either some one will step up to the plate or we will await your return.

CC

(8,039 posts)
3. Don't worry about the contest.
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 12:49 AM
Apr 2012

First the polls would have to be here, then we need to try them out, then the contest will get run by someone. Just enjoy Mom, enjoy the kids, have fun, and take lots of photos. I try to at least check in a few times a day, even if I only look and run.


csziggy

(34,133 posts)
4. Looks like polls are almost here!
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 02:32 AM
Apr 2012
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002600420


I've got a picture in the contest but I won't be around for the last half of May.

I get my first new knee May 15! I'll be in the hospital for a few days and completely offline. When I get to the rehab center, I'll have a tablet but it's not very good for internet surfing though it can do it. So if the contest starts then, I may not be able to vote for my own entry!

Mira

(22,380 posts)
5. OHHH. You will be out of commission for a bit and believe me
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 08:17 AM
Apr 2012

I will think about you and wish you the speediest recovery possible.
And yes, it looks like the polls are here and about to be implemented.

CC

(8,039 posts)
6. See what happens when
Tue Apr 24, 2012, 09:23 PM
Apr 2012

I try to reassure you. lol Read the other thread too, about names. thinking about it. Skinner had a good reason why pools are like that now though it is a pain for our little contest. I'm leaning toward blind submissions though there are some people I would just know the photos because of their style. Are you all ready for mom?



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