minxybaby

What a nightmare! I'm so glad it's finally over. I think we won after all! We were 13 votes ahead last time I checked. I tried to refresh, but the poll was closed. *crosses fingers*

Thanks again for all your help! It's much appreciated!

A few of my last posts on the contest will self-destruct. There was just too much frustration around the contest, that I don't want to keep such a negative entry on my journal. Thank goodness it's all over now!

Sorry if my frustration poured through in my writing. I just couldn't believe the dirty playing that was going on. Some may argue that posting this contest here in LJ is "dirty play," but I wouldn't have heard of the contest if it wasn't posted on LJ. And the bakery owner has said that most of the contestants are entered because they've heard of the contest through message boards or forums. Campaigning online for votes is well within the rules. We wouldn't have had to push as hard as we did if somebody wasn't doing youknowwhat, but it looks like our efforts paid off in the end.

I'm just happy to help the Happy Doggie Bakery get publicity! They surely deserve all the name dropping they get from this contest... especially from this month's contest. lol

It's over!! *whew*

Just a side note: If anyone is entering their dog for December, my vote has already been promised to Vicki's bestest online friend, Roxy. I already found out that there's going to be a conflict in November. :(

It looks like we won by 15 votes.

I've been reading everyone all day, was just too wound up to leave any worthwhile comments. I had so much that I wanted to update too. I'll have the pickle recipes tomorrow, as well as some miscellaneous pictures.

a_healthy_me, I got your package today! Thanks so much, hun! I'll be emailing you tomorrow.

Hey

scotty2naughty, I just wanted to remind you about

focus_focus. If you still want me to help out, I'd be more than happy! I know you've been busy, just send me an email with the details when you get a chance. :D I'm still deciding on a picture to enter for "fear."

I got a double batch of apple crisp baked this afternoon, and I barely made a dent in that 10lb bag. lol

We got way more kids than planned. We had to turn off the lights and turn kids away 'cause we were out of candy. They got mad and smashed our pumpkins. Last year we got about 25 kids at the most. This year I did up 30 loot bags and had enough candy on the side for another 20, and we turned about 10 more kids away. We figure that it's because we didn't decorate last year and the kids probably thought nobody was home. We'll know for next year though! I'll plan for 85 - 100.

My husband got a cool zombie shooting game. We were playing that downstairs while we waited for the kids. That was fun!!

Now that I am more relaxed, I think it’s time to hit the hay. Good night! I hope everyone had a happy Halloween!

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Hope Vicki kicked it home and definitely won the contest!
Glad you got the package and hopefully the kinds are all satisfactory to your taste buds. :)

What is the zombie shooting game your hubby got? Sounds like the perfect gift for a buddy of mine.

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When I got the package, my husband said "Holy cow! That's a lot of coffee! You're not planning on leaving me for a woman are you?" lol

The flavours look wonderful! They are all ones that I would have picked for myself. Thanks again!!

The zombie game is called House of the Dead 2 for the Sega Dreamcast. My husband said they also make it for the Xbox, but it might be called House of the Dead 3. It's the perfect Halloween game. lol

Thanks again for supporting Vicki as much as you did. I know you emailed a lot of your coworkers, and it's much appreciated! Vicki will be a happy puppy with her cookies. :D I'll have to post some pictures of her.