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Sweet Spots Contest: Deadline Oct. 6, need 246 more to beat top dog

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 08:24 AM

Good morning;

I entered a Baja-related video in a "Sweet Spot" contest sponsored by Mountain Equipment CO-OP, a Canadian retailer:

http://www.mec.ca/Apps/sweetSpots/video_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302888270&mvs_id=541&activity_cd=wate&bmUID=1280242850070< /a>

There is a prize for the best video and I will need quite a few votes to win. If you like this Baja sweet spot or have some sympathy for windsurfers, or at least like the great dog in the video, please vote. And, yes - it's not the biggest wave, but it is very sweet!

If I win big $$$, I'll post notice of a local get together (1st round on me, but rememer the prize money is in Canadian dollars:lol:) for Nomads next sailing season. But most importantly, I'll buy a helmet cam and get some filming lessons so I can get the action and music in properly next season!

Whether I win or not, I make a donation to ALMA the local dog rescue, honor the Cape Cod sailor in the video with one of Leo's Margies.

So take a wave break and have a smooth-sailing day!

w

[Edited on 7-30-2010 by windgrrl]

[Edited on 9-30-2010 by windgrrl]

elgatoloco - 7-27-2010 at 08:29 AM

You now have one vote. :biggrin::dudette:

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 08:39 AM

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Originally posted by elgatoloco
You now have one vote. :biggrin::dudette:


...with humble thanks for your help with my shameless request!:yes:

El Camote - 7-27-2010 at 08:50 AM

Two down. ;D

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 08:54 AM

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Originally posted by El Camote
Two down. ;D


Thank you so much!

That will make at least 4 towards beating the person who has 88 in the aqua sports category, as I have voted for myself and should be able to convince my husband to vote as well!

BajaBlanca - 7-27-2010 at 08:56 AM

three down .... across the waters !

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 09:00 AM

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Originally posted by BajaBlanca
three down .... across the waters !


Muchas Gracias! I love that song - it's by the Dashboard Saints.

Nomads rock!

Keri - 7-27-2010 at 09:04 AM

4, Im in. Good luck,k :bounce:

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 09:06 AM

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Originally posted by Keri
4, Im in. Good luck,k :bounce:


Thank you! It's great connecting with you!

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 09:08 AM

I see voters will get an e-mail from the contest organizers and will also need to confirm they want to vote with a click of a mouse. Thanks for taking another step!

Bob H - 7-27-2010 at 09:22 AM

OK, I voted and then confirmed it. Others need to confirm their vote for it to count. Only see 2 votes in there so far.

Love the song and the beach scene. Oh, and the dog too.
Bob H

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 09:29 AM

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Originally posted by Bob H
OK, I voted and then confirmed it. Others need to confirm their vote for it to count. Only see 2 votes in there so far.

Love the song and the beach scene. Oh, and the dog too.
Bob H


Hola, Bob and thank you!

I spend as much time worrying about the beach dogs as worrying about the wind!

I hope to spend some time helping the local shelter this year and will probably fall in love many times with all the lovely wandering and rescues ones and adopt another family member!

bigjohn - 7-27-2010 at 09:36 AM

Done! :yes:

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 09:48 AM

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Originally posted by bigjohn
Done! :yes:


Many thanks - at this rate the video could go viral!

w

Von - 7-27-2010 at 10:07 AM

I have 2 emails voted twice :-) goodluck windgrrl

bigjohn - 7-27-2010 at 10:10 AM

Great idea Von. I posted a vote with my other email address as well!:spingrin:

DianaT - 7-27-2010 at 10:24 AM

Until I have a faster connection, I can only watch the video is tiny pieces----but you say there is a great dog there, so I will believe you. :biggrin:

So one more vote has been added.

Looking forward to enjoying the full video

BajaGringo - 7-27-2010 at 10:28 AM

Nice video - got my vote too...

shari - 7-27-2010 at 10:28 AM

you are racking up the votes now girl!!! we're in...sweet spot!

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 10:32 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Von
I have 2 emails voted twice :-) goodluck windgrrl


An admirable strategy!

Happy Tuesday, Von!

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 10:34 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DianaT
Until I have a faster connection, I can only watch the video is tiny pieces----but you say there is a great dog there, so I will believe you. :biggrin:

So one more vote has been added.

Looking forward to enjoying the full video


Yes-it looks like a chocolate lab!

Thank you so much. If I manage to win, I will be generous with my donation for the dogs.

Bob H - 7-27-2010 at 10:36 AM

3 emails for me... all confirmed. Good luck!

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by BajaGringo
Nice video - got my vote too...


Big thanx, BG!
I vote you for best avatar,

w

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 10:39 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by shari
you are racking up the votes now girl!!! we're in...sweet spot!


Greetings and thanks from a fellow Canuckian! Pix & vid help keep me sane when I am in the frozen north far from the ocean. Might as well see if I can get something else out of them, eh?!!

Wishing you a lovely day in paradise,
w

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 10:42 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bob H
3 emails for me... all confirmed. Good luck!


Cool - now that's Nomad ingenuity!

bacquito - 7-27-2010 at 10:57 AM

I voted and confirmed the vote. I hope you win!

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by bacquito
I voted and confirmed the vote. I hope you win!


...and that makes 13 votes so far. Not too shabby before lunch!

Saludos y gracias, baquito.

KAT54 - 7-27-2010 at 11:49 AM

You have my vote

MsTerieus - 7-27-2010 at 12:49 PM

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Originally posted by DianaT
----but you say there is a great dog there, so I will believe you. :biggrin:



:lol::lol::lol:

güero - 7-27-2010 at 01:19 PM

You got my vote, #14, good luck!

BajaGringo - 7-27-2010 at 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by KAT54
You have my vote


What - no questions??? Sorry - I couldn't resist...

:lol::lol::lol:

bajadock - 7-27-2010 at 01:51 PM

Is alcohol prohibited due to voting today??? shiver, twitch, gasp

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 01:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by KAT54
You have my vote


...and you have my gratitude! Thank you and have a great p.m.

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by bajadock
Is alcohol prohibited due to voting today??? shiver, twitch, gasp


Not at all - might even enhance the viewing and my chances.
It's surely getting close to margie time!

windgrrl - 7-27-2010 at 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by güero
You got my vote, #14, good luck!


Thank you so much and nice to meet you!

Barbareno - 7-28-2010 at 05:43 AM

You got mine. Let us know how you do please.

willyAirstream - 7-28-2010 at 06:17 AM

You got another vote. Can't wait till you get a helmet cam :)

windgrrl - 7-28-2010 at 07:03 AM

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Originally posted by Barbareno
You got mine. Let us know how you do please.


Good morning and thanks! Your avatar reminds me of the 100s or 1000s of dophins and their babies who stayed and fed for a few days in LB. We were very lucky to have been able to float out and hear them breathing and passing by our bowseveral days in a row.

Today I have 28 votes and am 1/3 way there to catching a nice submission from Quebec!

windgrrl - 7-28-2010 at 07:07 AM

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Originally posted by willyAirstream
You got another vote. Can't wait till you get a helmet cam :)


Hola and muchas gracias! Yeah - the helmet cam would be most awesome. I actually like being in the ocean as much as sailing, SUP or kayaking, so having a cam on my Gath (yes we Canadians are the ones who look like linebackers because we wear so much protective gear) would complete the outfit!

Eli - 7-28-2010 at 02:40 PM

Count one more vote confirmed from Me. Suerte!

AmoPescar - 7-28-2010 at 11:39 PM

Like it!!! ....Count my vote...I think I'm #31

Miguelamo :P :)

BajaNuts - 7-29-2010 at 01:09 AM

voted! will try to get hubby's vote in for you also.

windgrrl - 7-29-2010 at 09:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Eli
Count one more vote confirmed from Me. Suerte!


Buenos dias y muchas gracias Eli! have a wonderful day in VC,
w

windgrrl - 7-29-2010 at 09:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by AmoPescar
Like it!!! ....Count my vote...I think I'm #31

Miguelamo :P :)


Now 38 and like Frosted Flakes, you're greeaaatt!

Thank you!

windgrrl - 7-29-2010 at 09:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaNuts
voted! will try to get hubby's vote in for you also.


I really appreciate your vote...and it's very nice to meet you!
With best wishes to you and your husband,
w

windgrrl - 7-30-2010 at 01:03 PM

Good afternoon, Nomads,

Thanks for taking the time to vote for my video. It's almost about halfway to topping the numero uno contender!

Have a good weekend wherever you are,
w

David K - 7-30-2010 at 06:24 PM

Gave it my vote... good music!;D

windgrrl - 7-31-2010 at 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Gave it my vote... good music!;D


Thank you David. I am honoured!

Have a good p.m.,
w

windgrrl - 9-30-2010 at 10:02 AM

An update as promised:
The contest is almost over and I have a grand total of 45. Thanks to all who have voted.

If you want to vote - it takes just a few clicks and an e-mail confirmation.

If I win big $$$, I'll post notice of a local get together to Nomads (1st round on me), but remember the prize money is in Canadian dollars:lol:) for Nomads next sailing season. I'll donate 1/2 to ALMA, the local dog rescue and honor the Cape Cod sailor in the video with one of Leo's margies.

[Edited on 9-30-2010 by windgrrl]

Sharrone - 9-30-2010 at 11:07 AM

46 now!

wsdunc - 9-30-2010 at 02:29 PM

Done, I forgot to look at the number but it was still in the 40s

Martyman - 9-30-2010 at 03:01 PM

I voted for water sports