Well, I haven’t done much to thank those of you who come to read this blog. Who comment. Who follow. I’ve been meaning to.It’s a difficult week to come up with new stuff. Between the flu and then a migraine, I’m having some writing blockage (difficulty getting up from naps). So I thought I’d go ahead and run a contest this week.
The bounty? A box of “stuff” from Hawaii. It will include essentials like chocolate covered macadamia nuts and lilikoi jam. Plus surprise stuff. Ten prizes in all.
Leave a comment for an entry.
If you are a follower you will get another entry.
If you link the contest you will get an entry. Come back and let me know.
If you read the favorite posts (or read them in the past) and leave a comment which post you liked the best you get another entry.
Summer is coming faster than we realize. Your comments and feedback will help me focus my writing projects for the summer.
The contest will run from today through Sunday. Winner announced a week from today!
I'm first! Yay me!
ReplyDeleteOMG CHOCO COVERED MACADAMIA NUTS!!! (Can you tell I like them a bit?)
ReplyDeleteI'll be back to link and comment like CRAYZY!!
ReplyDeleteAfter school. And when I learn to spell.
Okay, that was a tough choice but I would have to say my favorite was "Sometimes there are worse things than nipplage". Made me laugh out loud. They were all really good.
ReplyDeleteI'll be back after I link to you.
Oh, I need this. Well, of course I don't "need" this prize but I do want it. That's good enough in my book. You are sweet to do this.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am, of course, a follower. Why isn't everyone?
ReplyDeleteAnd you know how much It's Just Another Hill Baby moved me. That's one of my all time favorites of yours.
ReplyDeleteChocolate covered macadamias! I'm there (and hope there's also some Konna coffee (don't think I spelled that right... so sue me!)
ReplyDeleteHope the flu and migraine are both a thing of the past!
...and as soon as I figure out how to create a link the right way, I'll do that too!
ReplyDeleteoo! oo! i follow! i get two!! just makin sure you take notes and all :) so sorry to hear about the stupid migraine. hate that crap. lots of naps are necessary!!!
ReplyDeleteummm, I actually clapped my hands with glee at the very thought of Hawaiian goodies. The kids ran in thinking I won the lottery, but no - even better, I MIGHT win chocolate! From Hawaii! ack!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your stories, but I think the one I connected most with was the Red Wagon Philosophies. Red wagons, ponies, same thing!
ReplyDelete13th comments get two entries right?
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! This sounds like so much fun. What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteCount me in... twice. I didn't realize that I wasn't a follower, oops! I guess I already had you in my reader... but I'm following now!!!)
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ReplyDeleteOkay you're linked!
ReplyDeleteoooh... stuff from Hawaii- count me in!
ReplyDeleteJanna
PS, I am also a follower.
ReplyDeleteI just did my first contest awhile back. Be prepared to be bombarded with comments. If I happen to win, I just want a pineapple! I miss Hawaii's fresh pineapples.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post from your favorites is the nipplage post. But I also love the kindergartners one. You are a fabulous writer. I love reading everyday. I know I suck at the comment leaving, but I read everything you write!
Sounds great to me. I am a follower too.
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Comment comment comment!!
ReplyDeleteYeah!
ReplyDeleteSounds good.
Stopping by from SITS to say hello!
Wicked cool. I'm allergic to macadamia nuts, so I'm opting out of your contest. Though I'm sure I've commented on every post.
ReplyDeleteYou're going to get a shitload of comments, and I feel a little guilty even adding to the madness that will soon be your comment inbox.
:-)I really hope you are feeling better soon, Pseudo.
How sweet of you to do something for others. I do follow you and I am leaving you a comment. I hope you had a great Monday a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you should keep the chocolate macadamia for yourself as a pick me up. Sorry it has been a difficult time of late.
ReplyDeleteBut if you're feeling up to giving them away, I would take them off your hands. You know, I'm giving like that ;-)
Will be back to read after bath and bedtime for the boys. Right now I'm going insane just finishing this comment. Urg.
Oh, and I'm already a follower :-)
ReplyDeleteHuh? Koi jam? Ok, I'll give it a try.
ReplyDeleteCool! Count me in! I'll be back after I re-read your favorites.
ReplyDeleteOf course I follow you and you already know I love to read what you have to say. As far as a favorite post....I will have to think about this and come back! Hugs, Lori
ReplyDeletehey, i follow, read and comment and i LOVE winning- consider this my entry- wow !
ReplyDeleteI love goodies, especially from Hawaii. ;) Sending some inspiration your way.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I'm following.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo, a giveaway! I'm not sure what following means since I already have you in my reader but I just signed up. Here's to inspiration, once summer rolls around and you get some extra time at the beach, you'll be inspired.
ReplyDeleteOK - here I am!!! You've just been waiting for me, haven't you?? And I'm a follower! And I'm a leader too! But being a leader doesn't count! And I've read favorite posts.
ReplyDeleteSince, I have a connection, I'll pass on the goodies so others can enjoy too. Just wanted to say Hi and I love ya.
ReplyDeleteYummmm. I want a chance!
ReplyDeleteOh I just love Hawaii!~
ReplyDeleteMy favorite posts have been about you surviving AND beating breast cancer!
Entrify my ass! Wahoo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love a good blog giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteNow I'm going to look up "lilikoi" ;)
Oh, good heavens, I'm drooling.
ReplyDeleteI guess I'll be linking to your contest this week, too! And telling you my favorite post.
But I'd be here anyway, even if you weren't giving away yummy Hawaiian goodness.
Visiting from SITS today! Hope you start feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun contest! I'll have to come back to participate more ;-)
ReplyDeleteExcellent love to enter, but also love to read.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the flu and migraines my sister suffers weekly with the migraines (I feel for her and you)
Can't wait to be the winner..watch out here I come....to follow and if I new how to link I would..but how about on a post that will link to you..hummm oh that is a link!
Have a great day thank you for stopping by today.
WOO HOOO Happy to enter!! Yippeeee!!!
ReplyDeleteGoodies! Who doesn't love goodies!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in Hawaii 20+ years ago I ate so much fresh pineapple I was doing the pineapple express number... kinda like the Taxco two-step from drinking the water, don't 'cha know. We visited several islands and I think I ate pineapple every day, at least once a day if not twice... I loved it.
ReplyDeleteHawaii, and all the islands I visited, were the most gorgeous places I've ever seen. Of course, it helps that I love the ocean, too.
Now I'm off to see if I can find me a favorite post to comment on. To quote Ahnold..."I'll be beck,".
Helen G.
via darsden @ Ramblings AboutWhy...
Hey! How did I miss this yesterday?!
ReplyDeleteYou may be the nicest person in the world to give away stuff just because we read your blog. Somehow, I think it should be the other way around.
You've been one of my favorite commentors on my blog and I really appreciate the friendship.
And I like all your *old* stuff. Especially the Nipplage piece. Classic!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap. How have I not entered this yet?
ReplyDeleteGah, I hate work sometimes. It keeps me from blogs.
Consider this my entry.
or at least one of them.
I already follow you.
ReplyDeletePlus, I need to win. You already have my address. Makes it easier on you.
Just sayin'. ;)
You're linked in at the top of my blog.
ReplyDeleteCommenting? Check.
ReplyDeleteFollowing? Check.
Linking in my blog? Going to do that now, so check in oh... 4 minutes.
Three entries for me, please. I do love me some Hawaii. Went to Maui in 1999 and LOOOVED it. Wanna go back. Maybe this box will tide me over 'til then. *heaving a sigh*. You are SOOO lucky.
What?? Sucking up helps. Am I right?? LOL
You say comment, I comment. You say follow, I already follow. You say favorite, I say but there are already so many favorites.
ReplyDeleteRequest - if I win, you have to deliver the giveaway yourself! Come to the east coast. We'll drive north and pick up Movie and eat macadamia nuts together. It will be great.
Oh, I thought I'd posted this already: my fave of your Favorite Posts is nipplage one:
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I already follow you! I'd link up but I'm going on vaca- WooHoo! So I hope whoever wins is happy with the prize and thanks for being you!
ReplyDeleteWe're coming to Hawaii the end of May and i can't wait!!! Be sure to keep the weather nice for our visit, please. Thank you.
ReplyDeletep.s. I've got a contest going on at my place too. Stop by and enter by leaving a comment.
There's a contest? For Hawaiian stuff? From YOU!??? Shut UP!! Dammit, I need to be online more. Stupid classes. Thank God they're over this week and I can properly stalk everyone again.
ReplyDeleteI, unlike Movie - am NOT allergic to a damn thing. So I would like her entry too, please. LOL
And YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY - HUGE hug to you. You know why. I read over at Crissy's blog this morning. Yes, I'll admit it - only because it was before your update on my list.
I'm not a regular reader...as a matter of fact I just found you today through Martini Mom...but I LOVE Hawaii (lived there once myself) and I would love to win your little pirze package...Can I join??
ReplyDeleteVery awesome goodie box giveaway! But I must say, a migraine and the flu?! You poor thing!
ReplyDeletewe connected thru the spin cycle and now I get a chance for macadamia nuts - that's great. I spent a week in Maui once - wonderful place.
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Count me in! I LOVE Hawaii!!! Now...about that Pina Colada...
ReplyDeleteI found you off of SITS! Yay! I started following you, so please enter me in your Hawaii Goodies contest. =)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win!
ReplyDeleteI am following you!
ReplyDeleteBeating breast cancer is definitely my favorite post!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower
ReplyDeleteI think the breast cancer is the best post for me..dealing with my own cancer has made cancer post hit home with me.
ReplyDeleteOMG! How did I miss this post? Must have been my brief hiatus last week (I was mildly under the weather too).
ReplyDeleteOkay, so enter me into the contest please. I would love to get some goodies from Pseudo in Hawaii. :)
I am a follower, and I shall now go announce to my bloggyfans and link back.
Thanks, Pseudo!
I follow, there for I vote, there for make sure my name is in the contest winners basket :-)
ReplyDeleteMy fave of your fave posts was There Are Worse Things Than Nipplage. I enjoyed the storytelling for its poignancy and humor. But your writing is always engaging.
ReplyDeleteI miss Hawaii like crazy. Every product, all the time.
ReplyDeleteFound you through Fragrant Liar. My favorite part of Hawaii: Kauai. The rainbows, the chickens, Red Hot Mama's Burritos, and Haupi pie. Oh my holy living hell. The pie.
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