Originally Posted By Darkbeer Have you seen this thread? <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-79806-P-1&Refresh=0923001039" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-79806-P-1&Refresh=0923001039</a>
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Whoah, thanks Darkbear....*happy dance* I'm going to the Post Office on Monday!
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 MsLindanne, I am a big contest nut, too. I got hooked in 1996 when I won a trip to WDW for the 25th anniversary by writing a story about my son. I drive everybody crazy now, by writing stroies, having everybody read them and help me out with the grammar, "how does this sound" Does this sound better?" lol They used to laugh and think it was stupid until I started winning things. Like you said, the radio station has been the best so far. I've won a trip to Texas to see Garth Brooks in concert and a wonderful trip to Atlantis in the Bahamas through the,. (Not to mention concert tickets, movie tickets, Cd's, you name it! The people I work with tease me that nobody else in Philly listens to the Country station but me and that's how I win...not true! The line is busy all the time! I actualy haven't won a prize by calling in in over a year now. But, I don't give up!) Anyway, I was just wondering if you have ever read the book "The Prize winner of Defiance, Ohio" It is soooooo awesome! There was a movie made of the (true) story, also that is on DVD now. (I actually won tickets to see it at the theater! How funny is that?) If you haven't read it already, I think you would love it! (I've got to check out these newsletters later on today! Thanks for the tips!)
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Hey DarkBeer! That website is awesome!! Boy, you are full of good information. I am printing out the rules as I write! I've heard a little about this contest, but had no idea as to how big it is going to be. And your right about Post Cards! That is the only way to enter! I've got some in stock so I will be entering. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!! Thanks again!! ºoº
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Tink, you sound just like me!!!! That is so awesome!!!! And you've won a bunch of goodies too! How cool is that??? I would love to win one to WDW or even a Disney Cruise...but not yet...but like you, I never give up! I just went to the post office this morning and mailed at least 20 #10 envelopes, with Mickey's picture on each one for various contests. It is so much fun and when you win, all it does is encourage you to win more. And your right about your co-workers...they hate to hear "I won something again"!! And it isn't that I am bragging, it's just that I am so darn excited and I tell them that they can win too, but I don't think they believe it or do they want to spend the time and energy that I do.. Boy, was that a mouth full! See how excited I am??? I can't even sleep!!!!! ha..ha..ha.. As for this book, nope haven't read it or have I heard about it, but it sounds very interesting. I am going to try and get it before we board the plane on Wednesday!!! Enjoy those websites for the newsletters too....I think you can request a copy of each one to see what they are all about and the gals that run them are great!! You'll be amazed as to how many contests that are out there!! I sure am! Good luck fellow sweeper/Disney nut!! ºoº
Originally Posted By Darkbeer FYI, the link in post 21 talks about how to enter the Disney Dreams Giveaway by mail. Here is another thread that talks about the contest in general.... <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-79780-P-1&Refresh=0923064051" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-79780-P-1&Refresh=0923064051</a> Also, here is a link to a list of Disney releated contest that MouseSavers.com keeps up.... <a href="http://www.mousesavers.com/disneysweepstakes.html" target="_blank">http://www.mousesavers.com/dis neysweepstakes.html</a>
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Now how and the heck am I suppose to start packing for the trip coming up when you have all of this great information coming my way???? I am going absolutely nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited about everything and LP is just awesome with all of this help and everything. I just so very HAPPY!!!! And I hope everyone enters this contest coming up and wins big time!!!!!!!! I'll check everything out right now...I can pack later tonight!!!!!!!! lol.... ºoº
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Hey, maybe we should start a perpetual contest thread to let everyone know about the contests we find so we can all keep up on them! LOL...might hinder our chances a bit, but hey, if another Disney nut gets a prize, I'm happy for them!! I told my DH about the contest Darkbeer and he was all for it! He said, "go for it, who knows?" How do you decorate your envelopes MsLindanne? Stickers, stamps? I'm so excited..it all sounds like fun! Still haven't googled those newsletters yet, but trust me, I will!
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 MsLindanne, I hope this link works...I'm so excited to tell someone new about this awesome book! You will find so many things in common with Mrs. Ryan! After you read it , you will have to rent the movie. You won't believe that someone as glamorous as Julianne Moore could play her, but she is wonderful in the part! Here is a synopsis of the book: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/rgcdj" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/rgcdj</a> That's funny that Darkbeer posted the mousesavers link...I go there every single day, and have for about 3 years, to enter all of those Disney contests and I have never won a darn thing from any of them. I think I should listen to MsLindanne's advice and go back to the P. O. (I got hooked on the web contests, though, b/c they're free. The only big prize I've ever won through the web is when I won a $3500 Disney Visa Gift card on the Tony Danza show last year. I had to answer a Disnelyand trivia question on the air b/c that was my area of "expertise"! lol)
Originally Posted By MsLindanne It's working Darkbeer, it's working!! lol.... I'll let you know!! ;-)
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Thanks Tink! Now that you mention it, I do remember this movie when it came out and I thought to myself, "now this could be about me"...ha..ha.. So I am going to check it out for sure... And I too have been logging into Mousesavers and entering the contests and coming up empty. But people do win and ya can't win unless you enter...so what the heck. But I've always found that a little more effort, means a lot more profit. And a lot of people that enter contests look for the easy way. So I will continue on with the envelopes and 3 x 5's pieces of paper. Mickeynewe, yes I decorate my little #10 envelopes with Mickey by himself, or Minnie, or the two of them together, or even Donald, Pluto or Goofey. Now when I bought my first HP printer, it came with some Mickey Print software and this is where I get it. I can make letterhead, business cards, greeting cards, or envelopes. When I bought my new printer, at first this software wouldn't load in, but after a few hours of struggling and some cussing to go right along with it...ha..ha.., I was able to get it to work. Now....I've looked for an updated version and haven't found it anywhere. So this is worth it's weight and gold as far as I am concerned. Some people say it doesn't matter what you do as far as decorations on the envelopes because most of the time, your 3x5 piece of paper is just put in a pile with a bunch of others and the envelope is tossed. But....having said that...I am winning, so I am going to keep on with what works for me. During one of my many visits to Disneyland, I've picked up some stickers, but haven't used them yet. One of these days I will though! Hope that helps! It's a great little hobby and it can be very profitable. I am excited for you as I am sure your going to enjoy it!! Any more questions, just give me a hoot and a holler! Geezzzz...I am from California, why am I talking like that???? ha..ha.. ºoº
Originally Posted By Darkbeer MsLindanne... Let me first say thanks!! If they have four passes for the Thursday after hour event... GREAT!!!!! If not, if you ask the staff that you have a friend in the area that you would like to invite as your fourth guest, I would appreciate it! But if they say no, I understand, and would like to thank you in advance. Here is hoping that you win many more contests, and that we both win the DVC points in the Disney Dreams Giveaway By the way, if you send me an email, I will be happy to send you my cell phone number in case the Disney folks are kind enough to give you that 4th pass... Heck, if you ask nicely, I might even be willing to play tour guide for a few hours Thursday (have the day off) as a thank you.... And that offer is open, no matter the status of the evening tickets...
Originally Posted By mickeynewe MsLindanne, do you use Winningsweeps.com? I found that site and was wondering if you liked it. LOL..I've been on mousesavers.com for the past hour just entering sweepstakes and I didn't even make it through the entire list! LOL
Originally Posted By mickeynewe MsLindanne~ Since you said you liked to decorate your entries, I decided to come up with my own little decorative postcard! LOL...yep, its 11:23 pm and I am still wide awake... Here is my postcard for this week, of course, next week I'll create a different design. Can't wait for Monday when I can pickup my postcards from the post office! <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/hammiehangout/HalloweenPostcard.png" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/alb ums/v291/hammiehangout/HalloweenPostcard.png</a>
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk MsLindanne, on my aol page there is a photo of a woman and her son who are competing against each other for the contest. Is that you?
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Ok Darkbeer....I am going to send you an email.....right after I do some searching on LP....so keep an eye on your email box....and your welcome! Mickeynewe, your post card is just to cute. Nice going!! Now question for you...in our local post office, the main door are closed during after hours, but there are still machines that sell post cards, stamps etc...don't you have access to something like that so you don't have to wait till Monday? Just a thought...Our Post Office is to busy, no matter what time of day it is so I hate to go there during regular hours. And yes...Winning Sweeps is one I use and another is Gold Rush. It has a different website name but ultimately it is Gold Rush. Both are a little different and sometimes offer the same contests, but other times offer different ones. Also, there are some contests you can enter once, so when you do, make a list of these because if you should see them listed on both newsletters, you don't want to enter them twice and be disqualified. I don't know how, with all the many entries they receive, might find out about it, but you don't to take the chance. Know what I mean? Following the instructions is so important. Even down to the P.O. Box, versus P O Box....sometimes they want a decimal, sometimes not. And...Winning Sweeps is a little cheaper than the other, but that's just because Winning Sweeps comes to you once a month and the other is weekly. Both are run by great women and very anxious to help you win. If you send them emails, they always respond that same day. I use to subscribe, by mail to a newsletter in the 1980's...then they went belly up...so now having these to subscribe to is the best investment I've ever made. You will not be disappointed!! So get going!! I am anxious to hear about your first win!!! ;-) Back to packing!!!!! lol
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Disneyfreaksk - lol... Nope, that's isn't me! ha..ha.. I have aol too...and I saw that picture...but it doesn't look anything like me....or my son...ha..ha.. And in our little family, I am the only one who enters contests. My son gets to reap the rewards!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe No post cards available at my post office on weekends...boo hoo! Its not even open on Saturdays! Yeah, I know...that's bad! What is worse, when I was entering the contest yesterday, I was even reading the rules...just filling out my info over the internet. I guess I should..but why do they have to make them so long and boring? LOL..does that sound petulant enough? MsLindanne, I know you said your old Disney graphic program wasn't working, but here is a tip for you. Go online and search for free Disney graphics. Save the ones you like to your computer (I plan on changing the design weekly as I am easily bored, lol) and then import into any graphic program. I like Microsoft Publish It. I use this program all the time for different projects. If you don't have a graphic program, I am sure you can easily pick one up cheaply on Ebay. Then just make your layout and save as a jpeg file. After that you can bring it up on with your Windows standard view and choose the print option and choose the 3/5 x 5" size to print. Voila! Easy as 1-2-3!!
