Well, things have been a little busy for me here, with my birthday, my sister's wedding/reception, and our van's repairs, but hee are some of the good things going on.
Friday May 8 Bob, our UPS guy and fellow NASCAR fan, delivers two big brown boxes to me. I had not ordered anything that I was expecting delivery for so I was puzzled as to what they were, since the return address info was cryptic. Upon opening one box, I found a backpack full of Tylenol-branded NASCAR goodies. I found the letter inside the backpack and after reading it, I realized I was a first-place winner in the Feel Better Fast sweepstakes I entered back in February 2009 for creating a custom helmet to be signed by the FBF drivers as the grand prize. Remembering how my submission did not confirm when I submitted my first helmet, I submitted a second helmet and got a confirmation that time. So I printed my certificate and stuck it on my shelf and forgot all about the contest... until Bob showed up with the 2 boxes for me. After realizing I won a first-place prize I opened the second box ti find it contained another full backpack! Each prize-pack contained the following Tylenol-branded NASCAR items:
As my wife was picking up my birthday cake and ice cream, the drive shaft fell out of the van. She waited almost an hour before the tow truck arrived. I had the forethought to send our friends to stay with her and pick up the cake and ice cream so they would not melt. That was the start of our month of van repairs. Turns out the wheel bearing was also going and the fuel filling tube rusted and the brakes and calipers were also bad. The headlights were out, and the e-brake cable had snapped. After spending over $2,400 on repairs, we finally have most of the problems fixed and it is registered. All that is left is to fix the ball joint and get 2 new tires... that is another $600 to get everything fixed to good status.
A few weeks ago I entered another contest for NASCAR and Cheerios. Today, I got the following email:
So, I guess even though May and June were tough for us, I still like my luck, so I will keep entering NASCAR sweepstakes and contests.
Friday May 8 Bob, our UPS guy and fellow NASCAR fan, delivers two big brown boxes to me. I had not ordered anything that I was expecting delivery for so I was puzzled as to what they were, since the return address info was cryptic. Upon opening one box, I found a backpack full of Tylenol-branded NASCAR goodies. I found the letter inside the backpack and after reading it, I realized I was a first-place winner in the Feel Better Fast sweepstakes I entered back in February 2009 for creating a custom helmet to be signed by the FBF drivers as the grand prize. Remembering how my submission did not confirm when I submitted my first helmet, I submitted a second helmet and got a confirmation that time. So I printed my certificate and stuck it on my shelf and forgot all about the contest... until Bob showed up with the 2 boxes for me. After realizing I won a first-place prize I opened the second box ti find it contained another full backpack! Each prize-pack contained the following Tylenol-branded NASCAR items:
- Clear backpack
- racing cap
- water bottle
- rain poncho with reusable tire-shaped container
- ear plugs with reusable mini container
- T-shirt stuffed into the shape of a car
As my wife was picking up my birthday cake and ice cream, the drive shaft fell out of the van. She waited almost an hour before the tow truck arrived. I had the forethought to send our friends to stay with her and pick up the cake and ice cream so they would not melt. That was the start of our month of van repairs. Turns out the wheel bearing was also going and the fuel filling tube rusted and the brakes and calipers were also bad. The headlights were out, and the e-brake cable had snapped. After spending over $2,400 on repairs, we finally have most of the problems fixed and it is registered. All that is left is to fix the ball joint and get 2 new tires... that is another $600 to get everything fixed to good status.
A few weeks ago I entered another contest for NASCAR and Cheerios. Today, I got the following email:
Congratulations!
Your name was one of 3,300 winners selected in the Cheerios "Good for the Heart" Sweepstakes. As a prize winner, your first and last name, as listed at the time of entry, will appear on the #33 Cheerios race car, which is scheduled to race in Chicago, IL on July 11, 2009.
Go to www.CheeriosRacing.com after July 9, 2009 to view a replica of the car and see your name on the car!
Thanks again for entering the Cheerios "Good for the Heart" Sweepstakes and for committing to take care of your heart!
Note: Do not reply to this e-mail; it is sent from an automated system.
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So, I guess even though May and June were tough for us, I still like my luck, so I will keep entering NASCAR sweepstakes and contests.
2 comments:
Hey, Ron...that's GREAT NEWS!! I can't imagine winning a contest...and knowing how much you LOVE NASCAR...it's so befitting of you to win these prizes!!
Congratulations....
now win the LOTTERY!!! lol
ps...I didn't know you had this personal blog!
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