You may recall seemingly countless posts about the easycar photo contest before Christmas. I know that some of you found the daily message grating (BRAD!) however, we ended up winning first prize . . . a cruise for two of the Greek Islands!
All four of our photos ended up in the top 10 of 384 pictures.
'The Bean' is the photo that came in first (there must be something about Chicago these days :-) This photo ended up with 13219 points.
Our second picture came in fourth (thereby missing out on the prizes). It received a total of 4704 points.
Our third photo of the Torre del Mangia in Siena came in sixth with 4119 points.
And finally . . . the fourth picture that we submitted came in eighth with 3668 points.
How exciting is that?
Thanks to everyone who voted and sent the picture to friends, family, and those you don't like very much in an effort to get MORE votes.
Now we know the answer to the question: 'To what depths will a Canadian in the bitter midst of winter stoop in order to win a cruise of the Greek islands?'
That's so exciting... congratulations!!
Posted by: softdrink | January 15, 2009 at 07:50 PM
That's wonderful. Congrats!
Posted by: sheri | January 15, 2009 at 08:06 PM
It's a terrific photo Jerry and quite deserving of the prize. Way to go!
Posted by: Laura | January 15, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Congratulations, Jerry! I can't believe that you won! A true testament to going for something that you really want. Can you transfer the trip to someone else....maybe a sister or nephew?????? lol
Posted by: Rose | January 15, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Jerry - Congratulations to you! Your photos were all great -- and now you get to reap the benefits of your efforts!
Judy
Posted by: Tourmama | January 15, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Oh Jerry, this is really the BEST news! You deserve this prize. I've never been to Greece and have it high on my list of places to go. I'm so jealous but so happy for you. I voted for you! Yay!
Posted by: Barb Cabot | January 15, 2009 at 10:56 PM
A cruise to the Greek Islands? How cool does that sound! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Cindy Ruth | January 15, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Congratulations!! I didn't realize that the prize was a Greek Island cruise. I thought it was for a rental car. Lucky you!! That really was a great photo! I would have voted for it even if I didn't know you.
Posted by: girasoli | January 16, 2009 at 03:51 AM
Congratulations I am so excited for you! Enjoy!
Posted by: Kendall | January 16, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Congrats! I can't wait to see your photos and read about the cruise!
Posted by: Annie | January 16, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Holy Cow!! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Kim | January 16, 2009 at 06:59 PM
Congratulations...GREECE, WOW! And, best of all for us, you always do a great job of blogging it all, so we can enjoy it vicariously! Congrats again!
Posted by: Kathryn Gerth | January 16, 2009 at 08:25 PM
Wow -- Jerry, congratulations! I can't believe it, I didn't think real people ever won one of these contests.
But you really deserve this prize. Your photos really are marvellous (I voted early and voted often!)
I'm so envious -- this deep freeze that we're in is driving me mad. When are you and Paul leaving? And will you blog from the cruise ship, so we can all live vicariously?
Posted by: sandrac | January 16, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Thanks y'all. It was most welcome news. I actually liked the ballooning photo better but who am I to argue with the 2115 folks who voted for the other pic! LOL
I promise to blog whilst on the cruise (if internet is available).
Now to find out a bit about Greece . . .
Posted by: JDeQ | January 17, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Congrats, Jerry! I agree that the ballooning pic is my favorite, but the bean is unusual and I can certainly see why it won. You'll love the Greek Islands. What a prize!
Posted by: Gail Hecko | January 17, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Congrats, Jerry! Greece will be wonderful - we want to hear all about it!
I loved your bean photo - it deserved to win!
Posted by: nancyhol | January 17, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Thanks Gail - I hope I won't get attacked by a Pelican in Mykonos!
Nancy - I still like the ballooning one better. Oh well, who am I to argue? *smile*
Posted by: JDeQ | January 18, 2009 at 07:38 AM