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« Reply #61 on: December 14, 2007, 04:56:24 AM » |
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Yikes! I couldn't imagine taking a train or bus from NYC. Flying is the only way to go.  You can always find deals to save by searching the internet. A couple to start with: www.restaurant.comwww.entertainment.com |
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« Reply #62 on: December 14, 2007, 05:03:21 AM » |
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Yikes! I couldn't imagine taking a train or bus from NYC. Flying is the only way to go. You can always find deals to save by searching the internet. A couple to start with: www.restaurant.comwww.entertainment.comare you going to be joining us too darkside? |
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« Reply #63 on: December 14, 2007, 05:20:51 AM » |
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I've been thinking about it, but it's too far ahead to foresee if we can wing it or not. My husband starts classes/training for corrections officer in the spring; so, I've even had to watch which trip sweeps I enter. We still can decide near that time anyway, because we wouldn't stay in that hotel anyway. With our membership with Entertainment.com, we can get a hotel room at 50% off at a very nice nearby hotel for less money than the rooms are costing at the convention center. Like I said before, you can get all kinds of deals if you just know where to look.
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« Reply #64 on: December 16, 2007, 03:13:29 AM » |
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I can't come because I have a house to take care of now and high expenses. I hope you all have a real wing-ding.
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« Reply #65 on: December 16, 2007, 03:34:26 AM » |
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Sounds like a BLAST!!! Im def going!!! THANKS MS UNDER for all the INFO!!!!  MORE SWEEPS MORE SWEEPS |
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« Reply #66 on: December 16, 2007, 10:54:51 AM » |
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 Tiff ROCK hun get you a ride ( plane car train skates skateboard surf board )to Texas & Ill cover your ticket to the sweeps party & we can share a room at the hotel with me. My xmas birthday laborday 4th july present to you. LOVE Gunny hunny email me later at hiitthegroundboys and we will work it out.
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« Reply #67 on: December 17, 2007, 04:03:44 AM » |
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Wow Hit... that is very sweet of you..... Wow... Now you have to go Tiffy.... I'm soooo excited... let's all be sure to keep eachother filled in on when we all are arriving and what we look like so we can hang out at this thing......
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« Reply #68 on: December 17, 2007, 04:09:20 AM » |
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Man you guys I am right here in Houston and I don't know if I am going. I still haven't registered. Just what exactly goes on at these things?
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« Reply #69 on: December 17, 2007, 04:47:50 AM » |
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Man you guys I am right here in Houston and I don't know if I am going. I still haven't registered. Just what exactly goes on at these things?
Cin girl...... These are sooooooooooo much fun..... Tons and Tons of great prizes given away ALLLLLLLLL weekend and speakers to help keep us sweepers motivated. People who have won houses, cars, mega cash, etc. These are the type of speakers they have. Alot of mail-in sweepers at these things, online entries are rather new, so they don't speak much on that... lots of vendors selling some sweep items I've never ever seen before to help get your entry picked, and so on.... Good Times at these conventions... Cin... DO NOT miss out on this one girl...... I promise you will not be disappointed. Ohhh andthe Raffles are hecka fun...... Last year I won one of the Cash Raffles... $500 cash.... lots of fun girl.... Go to the website, I posted the link to it somewhere in this thread |
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« Reply #70 on: December 17, 2007, 05:09:02 AM » |
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lots of vendors selling some sweep items I've never ever seen before to help get your entry picked
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I just wanted to give an FYI on that part. I was reading about how the clearinghouses pick winners from the snailmails. Despite sweepers insistance on decorating envelopes, using colored envelope, something that will make your envelope stand out, to give them a better chance of winning; it's a disillusion. According to clearinghouse employees comments I've read regarding this, they number every envelope that comes in. The number is then randomized, and the envelope with that number on it wins despite what it looked like or how it was decorated. Plus, if you think about it, picking a winner that way wouldn't really be fair or legal.
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« Reply #71 on: December 17, 2007, 05:15:48 AM » |
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 This wouldnt be a SA team sweeps princess party w/o withOUT MS SWEEPER TIFFROCK... we are checking in 1600 hours at the WATERFRONT ( prob a PUDDLE lol ) friday and OUT sunday at 12 pm. NO room number yet just reservations on my CC. We will be wearing the t shirts with KENS princesses on the front & SA SWEEPERS on the back with alls screen names from this SA site lol
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« Reply #72 on: December 17, 2007, 05:22:06 AM » |
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Hey guys. Yea I havent payed registration yet or nothing. Maybe santa will bring me some money. lol.
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« Reply #73 on: December 17, 2007, 07:54:22 AM » |
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OK I will give it some thought and if the money fairy comes to my house and I can get a ride I might get to go. I don't drive and no way hubby would want to go. If someone from Houston is going let me know.
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« Reply #74 on: December 17, 2007, 08:13:28 AM » |
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 Ok thanks to hitthegroundboys Im gonna be bunking with her, and shes paying my reg. Thanks  So half my troubles are over. I just will need to raise the money for either plan ticket/or grey hound? I'm pretty sure I can do that. I think those tshirts are a great idea. lol. I want a pink shirt! Pink is my fav color. So the people that have been to conventions before. Is there sweeps there you can enter without paying an entry for it>? I read on the website about needing stamps etc.
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« Reply #75 on: January 16, 2008, 05:04:28 AM » |
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Only 68 spots left..... Let's get your registration money in SA members..... I wanna rock the house this year with OUR members......
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« Reply #76 on: January 17, 2008, 03:58:06 AM » |
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Has this convention ever been held in NY at all? As much as I would love to go to sweltering Texas I don't think I can. I could only hope and wait till this sweepstakes convention is gonna be held out herer in good old NY. But to those who go out there go out and have fun enjoy for those of us who can't make it..... I wonder if I could still partake in the festivities of this convention even though I am not there, you know enter the sweepstakes there and stuff from online form here??? |
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« Reply #77 on: January 17, 2008, 04:08:00 AM » |
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Has this convention ever been held in NY at all? As much as I would love to go to sweltering Texas I don't think I can. I could only hope and wait till this sweepstakes convention is gonna be held out herer in good old NY. But to those who go out there go out and have fun enjoy for those of us who can't make it..... I wonder if I could still partake in the festivities of this convention even though I am not there, you know enter the sweepstakes there and stuff from online form here??? How come you can't make it? I'm sure there will be some New Yorkers there too.... |
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« Reply #78 on: January 17, 2008, 04:24:55 AM » |
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Has this convention ever been held in NY at all? As much as I would love to go to sweltering Texas I don't think I can. I could only hope and wait till this sweepstakes convention is gonna be held out herer in good old NY. But to those who go out there go out and have fun enjoy for those of us who can't make it..... I wonder if I could still partake in the festivities of this convention even though I am not there, you know enter the sweepstakes there and stuff from online form here??? How come you can't make it? I'm sure there will be some New Yorkers there too.... Oyyy Champagne I wish I could but its this little pesky thing called money I don't got any right now ( so embarrassed to admit).....I've been under the weather with my health this past year and what ever money I have left has ended up paying for medical expenses that I can't even afford but I am still paying off other bills and stuff. And since I've been unemployed for more than a year (due health & thyroid issues) its not easy to just pick up and go to Texas but I really really really do want to go. Maybe when it comes by NY I will make it my business to be there I know I will I love sweeping..... |
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« Reply #79 on: January 17, 2008, 04:30:18 AM » |
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Maybe u can put $20 a week away toward this thing and try to get a friend to join you so you 2 can split the cost of a hotel. And then try sweeping for cash/plane tickets to get you to the convention... It would be great if you could make it..... But I do understandin you having these health issues and sorry to.. I hope you get well soon
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« Reply #80 on: January 17, 2008, 04:46:03 AM » |
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I was thinking the same thing, Do you think it will come to NY in the near future.
I can't travel to Texas, I use a respirator, and can't fly, I have to bring to much medical equipment.
But if it ever comes to NY, I will be there with bells on! It sounds like a ton of fun!
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« Reply #81 on: January 17, 2008, 04:51:41 AM » |
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the convention is held in a new state every year... not sure if they've done New York yet.... I'll cross my fingers for next years...
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« Reply #82 on: January 17, 2008, 07:36:08 AM » |
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I was thinking the same thing, Do you think it will come to NY in the near future.
I can't travel to Texas, I use a respirator, and can't fly, I have to bring to much medical equipment.
But if it ever comes to NY, I will be there with bells on! It sounds like a ton of fun!
thumbelina I will be there with you with my own bells on too LOL...I wonder when it will ever decided to come to NY....or has it already???? |
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« Reply #83 on: January 17, 2008, 07:49:31 AM » |
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I was just thinking, Maybe it came already. Sure hope not. sounds like something I would love. even if it was in NJ or a close state where I could drive. Drag someone in my family along with me.
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« Reply #84 on: January 17, 2008, 04:01:53 PM » |
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In the past, there has been a northeast sweeps convention. It may be something for you guys to look into. I think Sweeps777 and Thumbelina have the right perspective. Sweeping is a hobby. Although we would all love to attend the convention, reality must come first. Sometimes, real priorities get in the way. With the rising costs of fuel, health care and necessities such as food and electric, many people are not able to do the fun extras. It's what's know as being an adult!  I just wanted to applaud the two of you for knowing what is important and actually what you are able to do. If I find info on the Northeast convention, I will let you both know! I hope those going to the convention have a great time. For those staying home, win something big!  |
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« Reply #85 on: January 24, 2008, 08:57:55 AM » |
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I won the money for my registration fee, now all I need to do is win the hotel money which is $438.81 since I have a private room. Otherwise I may need to get a roommate.
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« Reply #86 on: January 26, 2008, 01:26:10 AM » |
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Everyone talking about this 19th Annual Convention . Im guessing its in texas or something. Well just wanted too see if anyone if going from pa. I would love too go with them. Don't know if it's worth all that travel money
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« Reply #87 on: January 26, 2008, 02:12:34 PM » |
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I can't travel to Texas, I use a respirator, and can't fly, I have to bring to much medical equipment.
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« Reply #88 on: January 27, 2008, 08:56:36 AM » |
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Everyone talking about this 19th Annual Convention . Im guessing its in texas or something. Well just wanted too see if anyone if going from pa. I would love too go with them. Don't know if it's worth all that travel money
Ohhhh it's worth it sky.... I promise you... it's atime to travel /.. a time to meet others who share the same hobby as you... a time to win great prizes & raffles.. and a banquet dinner .... go read up on the link a page or so back... good times i tell ya |
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« Reply #89 on: January 28, 2008, 04:52:01 AM » |
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Ok, it's official, me and the girls mailed out our registration fee on saturday... weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... can't waittttttttttttt
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