Put your thinking caps on
 

I thought I'd appeal to those people on the site who have the gift of being able to say the right thing on the right occassion.

As many of you know, I've been having lots of computer problems. It's actually crashed now, and it'll be a while until I can afford to have it fixed.

There is however, a competition in our local newspaper at the moment, and first prize is an electonic package worth $70,000.

Prizes include computers, televisions, digital camers, stereo outfits....the works.

I'd really love to win this prize, and believe me...it couldn't go to a worthier entrant.

All I have to do to enter is say in 25 words or less why I'd like to win this package. here-in lies my problem!! I never enter competitions like that one as I can never think of aything witty or clever to say.


If anyone can help me out, I'd be very grateful.

Thank you in anticipation.

Well, let's see. You could start with how you use the computer to keep in touch with your board buds and how important such communication is to you. Obviously throw in who you are and about your situation and how you gain so much support from your online contacts all over the world?

I am pulling for you!!!!! Too bad we couldn't write in to the newspaper and say why you deserve to win!

Anne, Sandy is onto something...talk about how you need to keep in contact with the outside world for support --- it helps you to cope with your disease, etc. I am sure you could come up with something about not having a support group close by and how you depend on the support of people from other parts of the world, country, etc to help you with questions you have about the medications you take, etc.

You could also put in something about your lack of financial support if that is an issue...

Good luck Anne, I can't think of someone in your area who is more worthy! :hug:

Play the nose card!!! Play the nose card!!!!!!


Which approach is most appealing to you, Anne? Humor, sincere need, disability, peer pressure, communication? My point is, the give away is for their publicity, not to help anyone. Your 25 words have to be publicity-worthy!

Since the prize is a complete digital package, my immediate reaction is to somehow incorporate all of the items, by reference or inference. What is the feeling or voice you wish to use?

Cin, you're amazing!

Off the top of my rattly brain...

Pictures of wildlife, movies, relaxing music, online support of friends worldwide. This prize would be a dream come true for my husband and me.

or


Pick ME! PC just crashed. Desparately need replacement for disabled lady to keep in touch with best friends online. Thanks!

I agree with all of the above.

If you've got to have this crappy disease may as well use it to your advantage!! :p

March is MS Awareness Month - what better way to make people aware of MS than to win this contest!! :wink:

Good luck!!

Twenty five words or less? Saying the right thing at the right time?

Sorry, beautiful. I'm no good at either of those.:p

Moose, you underestimate yourself ;)

Anne, sorry, no advice from the peanut gallery - but, good luck!

Hey, Anne, I was just thinking about our many American idioms and wonder if you Aussies have the same endless supply. My idea goes along the lines of something completely off the wall like:

"Another day, another fried electronic. My broken computer is not the sharpest crayon in the knife drawer short of a six-pack."

Not the exact words, of course, just the concept.:)

Or, a nursery song,

"Twinkle, twinkle, broken box,
How I wonder what's on FOX.
Now my PC's crapped out too
If there's help, it comes from you."

Again, not the words, just the idea.

LOLOL! Best laugh I've had all day! :D

Oh,
 

I really like the POEM idea! great!

Think of this like a slogan you see for products advertised.
catchy, real, etc.....

http://members.aol.com/floridasweetsun/lol.gif

At AMN!

You guys are all fantastic and I thank each and every one of you very much!

I have 4 entry forms so far for this competition, and I intend getting enough forms to put every single suggestion down.

If I were to be lucky enough to win, you will all be the first people to hear about it.

Thank you so much for taking the time to try and help me out. You are all wonderful!

When is the contest winner going to be announced?

I really hope you win - the prize couldn't go to a more deserving person. :)

Good luck Anne! :hug:

A new COMPUTER, that's my need
Thirst for contact, I must heed.

MS sometimes brings despair
On the Web, I've friends who CARE.

:heartthrob::circlelove::heartthrob:

Thank you so much.

The competition closes March 29th and is drawn on April 4th. Hopefully my news will be good news for a change. :D

What'd ya' send?!?!!?!! What'd ya' send?!?!!?!! What'd ya' send?!?!!?!! What'd ya' send?!?!!?!! What'd ya' send?!?!!?!! What'd ya' send?!?!!?!! What'd ya' send?!?!!?!! What'd ya' send?!?!!?!! What'd ya' send?!?!!?!!

Ummm, Koala, I think Cindy is a bit excited for you. lol

naw, San, iffun Cindy wuz REALLY excited, her post would've all've been in COLORS

and in SIZE SEVEN FONT !!!

and BOLD TYPE !!!!!!!!!!!!

:grouphug: :D :grouphug:

PS: you GO, Koala, we're all ROOTIN' for ya, girlfriend!

:hug:

so, what'd ya SEND, what'd ya SEND ??

enquiring minds NEED to KNOW !!

:D;):D

How about putting it to poetry? Since it's only 25 words or less it might make it easier.

Such as "A computer takes me places I'd really like to be,
each hour spent on line is the best of company!"

Okay, that's hokey, but I bet someone here can do it ....

Tootsie:)

Awwwwwww what the heck .....
 

Hopefully there's no limitations of
how many you can send ...

SEND IN THE CLOWNS ...
I mean ... send them
ALL IN
one by one and increase
your chances!

:Good-Luck:

Here's a very simple 24 words!!!!


I am disabled. My computer broke. Winning this prize would allow me to travel (with my mind) where I cannot go (with my body).

Well?

What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send? What did you send?

what she said....;)

Which "SHE"???

Do you realize we have a lot of
SHE's in here!? She said a lot of
things ....

LOL!

:winky:

(ducking head)

I'll admit now that the entries haven't gone in yet.




I've had such an exciting time having my daughter, DSSons and their families ...all here together over Easter, that I put off deciding what to put down. I still have a week to do them and tomorrow's the day!

I assure you all that I'll let you know when I do! :D



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Good luck, Koala. I want you to win SO BAD!!! :hug:

welllllll dang I guess me is kinda late seeing this thread :(
should of posted it in the creative forum too cus thinking caps and creative
Imagination go together like bread and butter.
but looks like plenty of minds have lent great ideas sooo I send the best kind of luck to you koala ..... the winning kind. I hope your entry is snapped up and declared the winner. all the best and then some more :)
Peace
BMW

p.s. here is what I came up with in 5 mins.... oh and put stickers on the enevlopes when you mail them in.. catches the eye and I like to pretend they add a bit of luck ;)
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25 word contest
Why I NEED to really possess
The ability to communicate
I am handicapped home bound
and as broke as my electronic Devices.

I don't need any help with this one, but I've also entered another competition that is running in our local newspaper. We have lots of good competitions. So far all I've won though was a double pass to a rock revival concert, (gosh that was good), and a new swimming costume.

This one runs over 4 weeks, and the prize is a return trip for two, plus accomodation to the destination of the winner's choice...... London, Dubai, Paris or New York.

Paris was tempting and I just could not believe that Toad Hollow wasn't one of the choices, but I did write down New York on the entry form, and have to wait now until that competition closes before I start my packing. :Excited:

I've decided you have to be in it to win it, and as we have no money to go to these places or purchase these goods, it's time to start entering competitions again.

One day I'm sure to strike it lucky, and if I did win anything good, you'd probably hear me from over the Pacific Ocean. :D

Oh Aussie bud~~ You just HAVE to win!!!!

How 'bout....

Please give my Aussie bud the prize,
If you don't, I'll punch your eyes!!!

signed, DM :D

Short and sweet.:D:D

a haiku for a new setup
 

I think Haikus are quite clever, sometimes nonsensical but always good food for thought or in your case, establishment of immediate needs....five, seven five syllables.....

a system I need
finances a big problem
my lifeline to world

or the standard limerick.....

So there I am lamenting cash
when damnit! my computer crashed
I was feeling forlorn
then a contest was born
maybe I win new stash?

Haiku...
dreary day bereft
of my machine and outlook
how to cope without?

Limerick....
Life sucks when you can't communicate
makes you use curse words that relate to fornicate
computer crashed
oh egads
please correct this mistake?


Hope this kinda works? I was told this last minute by a friend and being somewhat sick today the old noggin sometimes don't work too good.

LOL! You rock, other chick from Belize!!!!!!

I try.....you should catch me on a day when my cog fog ain't so crappy:D

Hey, your'e new, CChick!. Welcome to NeuroTalk and your humor is welcome too.:)

Hey CC! Did you know Cayo is from Belieze too?

yeppers, she has friends in LOW places!

:D

HUuuuuuuuuulllllllooooooowwwwwwww????????? Wake up and smell the posts!

Sheesh, cheap help.