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That's odd, I will mention it to John as it may be another glitch from the forum update!

I've just tried too, I don't think I did anything wrong setting it up

There were nine entries MMM, but 2 were from spitfire - I only put her in once - I think she may do quite well anyway if the previous posts are any indication!

this should now be fixed.

Green Aura wrote:
There were nine entries MMM, but 2 were from spitfire - I only put her in once - I think she may do quite well anyway if the previous posts are any indication!

That's a bit mean because there are some really good entries there and no rubbish ones. But that's your opinion I guess, I have other favourites and I don't know which one to vote for. I think this time I might vote for myself!

MMM - I've just counted them again and can't find other entries. I can't work out where I'm being mean

If you can find anyone I've not included let me know, my intention was not to miss anyone out. If you like I can put spitfire in twice, but I still don't think it will alter anything.

Please advise - it's supposed to be a pleasant event not something to cause anyone grief!

I mean this bit

I think she may do quite well anyway if the previous posts are any indication!

which I took implied that the rest of the entries weren't much good.

I didn't mean that you'd missed any out! Just thought that perhaps you should be impartial.

Well my vote has been cast. It's definitely working now, thanks to John

MMM, I thought Green Aura was refering to the positive comments made by other posters after Spitfire's submission, rather than stating an opinion. I think this is one of those "written word" times that we've all experienced, where what is written and how it can be read are different. I once wrote a massive post on a uni forum after one of our year group said she was scared stiff about the dissertation. I spent hours writing what I thought was a positive reply, stating that we've come this far so we obviously have the ability, etc., etc. When I finally thought I had a post that would lift everyone's spirits and confidence I posted it, only to get the reply "Oh well I'll just go and sit in the corner on my own. I guess it's put up or shut up." I decided at that point I was never going to go on another forum - ever!

Too late to enter - oops. That'll teach me to check in more often. Been really busy here though and in process of moving house (YAY)

Anyway - fantastic entries all of them. Good luck everyone... now who to give my vote to.....

SusieGee wrote:

Rosendula wrote: MMM, I thought Green Aura was refering to the positive comments made by other posters after Spitfire's submission, rather than stating an opinion.

Exactement! my understanding too MMM

Oh! duh! Sorry GA.

Yes Rosey just as you said, I read it wrong. Glad you decided to join this forum though!

Oh goody I'm losing! Obviously I'm a better courgette grower/photographer than a poet.

Oh bugger, we have 2 clear out front and 3 on level pegging.

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE VOTE!!!

Do you think anyone'll hear if I shout like that

I haven't voted yet as I couldn't decide between 3 of them, so I can wait until nearer the closing time and vote for someone to get 3rd place if you like? Or is that wrong? Cos one of them is one of the 3 I like best anyway.

some great entries , i've cast my vote but it wasn't easy. Such a talented bunch

I've put a post on Facebook just to the Ishers to remind them to vote. I'm always surprised at how few people vote on these competitions.

Thanks Rosey, I never thought of that!

And I agree, Gert, we had fantastic entries. I found it really hard to choose too.