The Slow Europe Contest 2019 - Discussion

[jan]

Hmmm... Does this mean you will make one more pick? Maybe I still have a chance?? Mindy???
Pauline? Will Steve don the blindfold once again?

 

[scaltro1]

Any idea when I will be able to see what prize(s) I can pick from?

Lou

 

[Pauline]

Any idea when I will be able to see what prize(s) I can pick from?

Lou

Have you read the rules of the contest? They are at the top of the thread where you posted to enter. Each winner starting with the first chooses a prize, then that prize is not available for the next person. Each person has 48 hours to make their decision. The prizes that remain when we come to your name in the list of winners is what you have to choose from. If everyone takes 48 hours, it could be 24 days from now. But it will probably be less.

 

[PokeyMindy]

So it seems Andrew gets first dibs...and I suppose 1 more person will be picked???

 

[Kathy]

@phirhon, I was wondering why you didn't pick one of the Amazon prizes... that's something you can use even if you don't think you can use one of the travel prizes.

 

[PokeyMindy]

@phirhon, I was wondering why you didn't pick one of the Amazon prizes... that's something you can use even if you don't think you can use one of the travel prizes.

excellent point Kathy!!

 

[Pauline]

I suggested the Amazon prize and am waiting to hear back. Let's wait until tomorrow for the next person to choose to give her some time to think it over.

 

[phirhon]

I would love an Amazon voucher, but as my account is with Amazon.au, it would need to be in Australian dollars and not USdollars, GBP or euros. If it is possible that would be great.

 

[Pauline]

I am sure I can figure out how to get it to you in Australian dollars.

 

[phirhon]

That will be great thank you Pauline.

 

[artnbarb]

@Barb Cabot , I've got my fingers and toes crossed that things work out the way you want!

 

[Pauline]

The contest is going well but taking longer for each decision because of the time change between the winners and the prize givers. I don't mind extending the time for each turn because it is good that everyone gets enough information to make their decision.

It is interesting to watch the order in which the prizes are selected!

 

[Barb Cabot]

I want to say thank you so much to Pauline for helping me sort out my prize. My apologies to all the other winners that I made wait for your turn. I had been hoping for so long to be able to choose Chianti Cashmere Goat Herding for a day. We had already planned for a trip this summer to tour a bit with my daughter Aria and son in law Daniele and our 4 year old (4 in June) grand-daughter Sofia. They will be spending the summer in Florence leading a language study abroad program for their american university SMU. When I saw "goat herding" I immediately wanted that prize for Sofia. She loves all animals but ironically she really loves goats. We only had a specific day that worked well for us so as not to conflict with Sofia's summer school. A big thank you to Nora at Chianti Cashmere for this prize and for making arrangements so we could have the date we needed. I will be posting photos when we visit but am attaching one of Sofia at the local Texas petting zoo with her favorite goat.

 

[Kathy]

Barb, I was hoping you would choose the day with Nora! Sofia and your family will love the experiience!

 

[PokeyMindy]

I want to say thank you so much to Pauline for helping me sort out my prize. My apologies to all the other winners that I made wait for your turn. I had been hoping for so long to be able to choose Chianti Cashmere Goat Herding for a day. We had already planned for a trip this summer to tour a bit with my daughter Aria and son in law Daniele and our 4 year old (4 in June) grand-daughter Sofia. They will be spending the summer in Florence leading a language study abroad program for their american university SMU. When I saw "goat herding" I immediately wanted that prize for Sofia. She loves all animals but ironically she really loves goats. We only had a specific day that worked well for us so as not to conflict with Sofia's summer school. A big thank you to Nora at Chianti Cashmere for this prize and for making arrangements so we could have the date we needed. I will be posting photos when we visit but am attaching one of Sofia at the local Texas petting zoo with her favorite goat.View attachment 19267

You will LOVE Nora and the goats! What a wonderful gift for you and your famiglia! The view from her terrace will melt your heart. One of the most beautiful views I've ever seen!

 

[Susie L]

Barb, I’m so happy this prize worked out for you! I’m looking forward to seeing photos of Sofia with Nora’s goats!

 

[jan]

Perfect! Happy for you and for Sofia!

 

[Christian]

Yes! You'll have to report back for sure, Barb!!

 

[susan]

It's the perfect prize for your family!! Your granddaughter is adorable!! So glad it worked out for you.

 

[Valerie]

Great contest that yielded good content and a sense of the old Slowtrav camaraderie. Thanks Pauline. I was out of town and just catching up. That picture from the first contest! That was fun!