URGENT - SUDDEN DEATH MATCH - VOTE AGAIN! [Archive]

JennaGlatzer

04-26-2005, 12:11 PM

Well, I have good news and bad news.

Good news: I have the results.

Bad news: There's been a 3-way tie for last place.

This means we're going into voting overtime.

You are now voting between...

JD Kiggins, Trumancoyote, and Rhymegirl

Just among those three contestants, please choose your favorite entry from this round and PM your vote to Saint Melina by 10 p.m. ET Tuesday night (April 26). Yes, that's less than 24 hours.

Those three contestants (JD, Truman, and Rhyme) cannot vote during this round. The other contestants can.

Click here to re-read the entries (http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10699) and click here to send your vote to Melina (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&userid=201)! Please put the name of the finalist you're voting for in the subject line.

Samm

04-26-2005, 03:37 PM

After I voted for the "sudden death" count, I had to laugh. Jenna pulled a Ryan Seacrest -- she pulled three contestants from the "safe" zone, stood them in the center of the stage, and put the spotlight on them. "One of these three will be leaving us tonight..." ;)

BlueTexas

04-26-2005, 05:23 PM

Oh my! This is a disturbing turn of events!

Does this mean we lose two this round?

I may start to twitch with the suspense soon...

awatkins

04-26-2005, 06:30 PM

DJP

04-26-2005, 06:46 PM

Does this mean we lose two this round?

Blue, I don't think we loose two, just one of the three. Wow, the suspense, the drama, the... :hat:

ChunkyC

04-26-2005, 07:38 PM

Exactly: of the three, the one with the least votes will not be moving on.

It is difficult. Even though I voted for what I felt was the clear winner in this round, I have to say that it in no way indicated a significant lack of quality in the other entries. This is gonna be really hard.

Jenna -- should we have paramedics standing by for JD, Truman, and Rhymegirl? Or at least a manicurist?

wurdwise

04-26-2005, 08:00 PM

jdkiggins

04-26-2005, 09:26 PM

Jenna -- should we have paramedics standing by for JD, Truman, and Rhymegirl? Or at least a manicurist?

Or a stretcher with little white coats? :roll:

jdkiggins

04-26-2005, 09:27 PM

And a rubber room would be nice. But please have a cup of coffee ready for me. Why did I decide to quit smoking? Tell me again, please!

jdkiggins

04-26-2005, 09:40 PM

Oh, yes, I forgot.

Congratulations to: :partyguy: :partyguy:
DJP, Pepperlandgirl, Rhush, Firehorse, Blue Texas and William Haskins.

Like them or not, Willaim, you get party balloons and :Hug2: .

rhymegirl

04-26-2005, 09:49 PM

I'll take the manicurist! Or a hot tub. Or a massage. Or ten guys standing around fanning me! Ahhh!

brokenfingers

04-26-2005, 09:51 PM

Well, I have good news and bad news.

Good news: I have the results. Bad news: There's been a 3-way tie for last place.

This means we're going into voting overtime. You are now voting between...

JD Kiggins, Trumancoyote, and Rhymegirl

Omigod, Jenna!!

Do you mean I have to bother my neighbor and re-borrow the dart board that I just returned?!?! Ack!

As a sidenote:

jdkiggins - I thought you and the other contestants would have figured this out by now but just in case you haven't - I'm gonna publicly reveal it:

Whenever you post in a thread that you are fairly sure Haskins will see - make sure you use smileys! Bright, happy, colorful, silly, cheerful and especially cute smileys.

They sap his evil power.

Just a tip....

jdkiggins

04-26-2005, 10:02 PM

Ah, then you saw my balloons and hugs! :D :Hug2:

OK everyone, let's party!:partyguy: :snoopy: :PartySmil :PartySmil :PartySmil
:Smack: Oh forget it. You guys party. I made myself dizzy. :banana:

hapsburg

04-26-2005, 10:13 PM

well, I missed the last vote but I definitely got this one in...:)

trumancoyote

04-27-2005, 12:03 AM

Why did I decide to quit smoking? Tell me again, please!

I'll bum you one, hon, if you comfort me and tell me I'm special :)

Heheh.

jdkiggins

04-27-2005, 12:08 AM

Oh, truman. :Hug2: you're special.
You and rhymegirl are going to make it.

trumancoyote

04-27-2005, 12:19 AM

Don't say things like that! :'O

And besides, girl, I read your entry: I know what's what.

I'm readying mah bum for the boot this time 'round.

jdkiggins

04-27-2005, 12:30 AM

Dang, and we're not allowed to vote this time. I've always cast my vote for another's piece, but I've got my fingers crossed for you two. :)

What if?
What if there's a three way tie again?:roll:

trumancoyote

04-27-2005, 12:38 AM

Then we're all three out and this competition'll go a lot quicker :)

Hehehe.

Kappie

04-27-2005, 01:10 AM

Just wanted to say that all 3 pieces were good and I had to reread them several times to pick one and that was hard! Good luck http://absolutewrite.com/forums/images/icons/icon7.gif

SRHowen

04-27-2005, 01:26 AM

I had to go by mechanics only--and readability.

dragonjax

04-27-2005, 01:48 AM

Good luck, guys.

Say, isn't this the time when the avatars become live-action claymation figures and start pounding on each other?

:box:

jdkiggins

04-27-2005, 01:53 AM

I don't know about that, dragon, but I can tell you that if this board goes down between 10 PM and midnight all three of us will be :Hammer: .

JAlpha

04-27-2005, 02:16 AM

I'm readying mah bum for the boot this time 'round.

Hey Trumancoyote! Step over here a minute. I want to talk to you . . .:Hammer:

A very wise writer once said . . . Happy is he who . . . writes from the love of imparting certain thoughts and not from the necessity of sale---who writes always to the unknown friend -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Stay positive :)

jdkiggins

04-27-2005, 02:25 AM

I'm readying mah bum for the boot this time 'round.

Truman, I don't think so. :)

Chin up, chest out. :Hug2:

JAlpha

04-27-2005, 02:32 AM

You and rhymegirl are going to make it.

Paging jdkiggins . . . step a little closer :Hammer: .

Please remain positive :Hug2: . Nervous is good, but step away from the negative thoughts--it's all good. There aren't any losers in this contest. Well except all those people who entered and then didn't vote! What's up with that?

jdkiggins

04-27-2005, 03:24 AM

Paging jdkiggins . . . step a little closer .

Please remain positive . Nervous is good, but step away from the negative thoughts--it's all good. There aren't any losers in this contest. Well except all those people who entered and then didn't vote! What's up with that?

JA,
Thanks, you're a sweetie too. :Hug2: My words are words of encouragement to others, not a nervous negative suggestion toward myself. I'm trying to be positive for truman and rhymegirl. You see I was honored to be part of the first top ten/eleven. Anything past that, well...let's just say, I'm still honored, and I'll still be honored if I'm not voted out of this round.

I don't want to sound all sappy, but my career as a writer has been great, even with all its trials and tribulations. I don't know how long truman or rhymegirl has been writing, but if it has been a short time, I'd hate to see them discouraged or bummed out because they may or may not make this round.

If I thought for one second that any of the contestants would give up or be discouraged by not winning the vote, I’d concede so s/he could continue. That’s just me. :)

Joanne

firehorse

04-27-2005, 03:32 AM

http://www.coolsmilies.net/affection/grouplove.gif

You all rock!

CACTUSWENDY

04-27-2005, 05:16 AM

:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: You know what? At this rate, I have bought all the popcorn within a 12 mile radius of my cave.

This next time, what do you say we don't have any ties or re-votes?

I've also heard that the soda is running low in my 12 mile radius area and I just can't justify the big trucks delivering cases of it all night long.
:Cheers: :Cheers: :Cheers: :Cheers: Gosh I love you guys. Keep your chins held high and be happy.

trumancoyote

04-27-2005, 05:36 AM

Hey Trumancoyote! Step over here a minute. I want to talk to you . . .:Hammer:

A very wise writer once said . . . Happy is he who . . . writes from the love of imparting certain thoughts and not from the necessity of sale---who writes always to the unknown friend -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Stay positive :)

Yes, ma'am.

I'll iron on mah happy face and keep in mind what I'm here for: art! ART! ART!

:)

mommie4a

04-27-2005, 06:32 AM

If I thought for one second that any of the contestants would give up or be discouraged by not winning the vote, I’d concede so s/he could continue.
Joanne

Breaking into song - you are, so beautiful, to me

Nice nice thoughts - it's not a zero-sum thing, really - I've been more productive since just entering the darn thing what - six weeks ago now?? - than I was before. Every step turns you to a new direction. Like someone else said - it's all good.

dragonjax

04-27-2005, 06:36 AM

So...anything?

Not yet?

Okay, wake me when we know the scoop...

:sleepy:

Mr Underhill

04-27-2005, 07:01 AM

Nice nice thoughts - it's not a zero-sum thing, really - I've been more productive since just entering the darn thing what - six weeks ago now?? - than I was before. Every step turns you to a new direction. Like someone else said - it's all good.

I agree. Many things about the craft seem to be coming together for me over the past few weeks. Uncle Jim pushing the concept of regular B.I.C. time and the weekly themes as a challenge to put something useful out there would be worth it all by themselves.

And speaking of the JFF thread, mommie4a, did you ever get any feedback on your posts? I had meant to put up some comments on your Moammar Qaddafi piece, but haven't yet. I wasn't sure if you wanted it, and as far as this week goes, you mentioned something about being busy with Manischevitz and Charlton Heston in a loincloth, I believe...

Cassie88

04-27-2005, 07:08 AM

Mr Underhill, Glad to see you mentioned Mommie4a'a Qaddafi piece....I loved it and sent her a PM...
Cassie

Elincoln

04-27-2005, 07:12 AM

I had a tough time picking this round and wouldn't you know it, those were the three I was trying to pick (and not because all three are sweeties).

Ohhhh! I would hate to lose one of them.

-Elaine

mommie4a

04-27-2005, 07:17 AM

Mr Underhill, Glad to see you mentioned Mommie4a'a Qaddafi piece....I loved it and sent her a PM...
Cassie

Mr Underhill: And speaking of the JFF thread, mommie4a, did you ever get any feedback on your posts? I had meant to put up some comments on your Moammar Qaddafi piece, but haven't yet. I wasn't sure if you wanted it, and as far as this week goes, you mentioned something about being busy with Manischevitz and Charlton Heston in a loincloth, I believe...

Thank you both - yes - I did get feedback (Cassie - I've got matzah for a brain this week - did I rep you for that feedback? I hope so! also - where in CT are you - I grew up in Woodbridge.). For me, it's an amazing story of friendship. I look forward to integrating into something larger.

And yes, Mr. Underhill - I always want critiques. I've got something in some thread - humor I think it is - right now re: my father. It's for a column I do and it's due next week. I've been struggling with it, so input helps me focus and weed. I also have an oped about to be turned in for my local (but still metropolitan) newspaper that I'm told will run for mother's day. If anyone wants to comment on it, let me know and I'll send it to you.

I didn't catch Charlton this year but I have to say, Michael Moore really did a number on him and I haven't felt the same since.;)

In the meantime, I really have to give Jenna kudos for the contest - it's been a great draw for me and I know I'll continue to be active even when it ends. This is a great community.

trumancoyote

04-27-2005, 07:44 AM

This is a great community.

Here here! :Cheers:

Mr Underhill

04-27-2005, 07:51 AM

Here here! :Cheers:Ching-ching!
:Cheers:

brokenfingers

04-27-2005, 07:55 AM

:Cheers:
Ditto! Ditto!

(Psssst - I, uh...left my wallet at home - can you buy the next round???)

Mr Underhill

04-27-2005, 08:02 AM

:Cheers:
Ditto! Ditto!

(Psssst - I, uh...left my wallet at home - can you buy the next round???)
Nonsense, my dear Fingers, I have it right here.

And of course, I'll be only too happy to pick up the next one, now that I have... Only too happy, I say.

Cheers again!:Cheers: Cheers!

Cassie88

04-27-2005, 08:07 AM

I've got something in some thread - humor I think it is - right now re: my father. It's for a column I do and it's due next week. I've been struggling with it, so input helps me focus and weed.

Mommie4a, I just went to the humor forum ..didn't see your post...I'm assuming you started it, the post, I mean. Maybe it's in another forum?
Cassie
I'm back...I found it..it is in the humor section of the Sharing Your Work forum.

brokenfingers

04-27-2005, 08:07 AM

:Cheers: :Cheers:

Ah.... I love this place.....

Thanks Underhill - the next rounds on me!! (I know the bartender...)

William Haskins

04-27-2005, 09:10 AM

i just got home from work. am i to understand there are still no results and no new theme?

firehorse

04-27-2005, 09:15 AM

i just got home from work. am i to understand there are still no results and no new theme?Yes. I think it might be time for another Haskins psych-out thread ;)

"STILL TIED - DOUBLE OVERTIME!"

(ok, I'm going to bed now)

(famous last words)

William Haskins

04-27-2005, 09:17 AM

about all i could muster tonight is a psych-o thread.

Birol

04-27-2005, 09:56 AM

Dang. Poor trio.

poetinahat

04-27-2005, 10:30 AM

Just viewing this compo from the outside (as a mere voter), I'm impressed. Such high-quality entries, and so supportive as well (not even any screwed-on beauty-contest smiles? wooowww!).

You all make me want to write like that. And I hope I can play as nice as you. Thanks and congratulations!