UPDATE! Now we need to come in first place... they "lowered" the prizes and second prize is now $10k... and first prize is $25k... and there is some question as to the authenticity of the competition... I'm going to give it one week (June 16th) and if things don't come a little more clear AND we don't make a decent move towards the top voted blogs, we're gonna call it quits on this...

I ain't gonna lie to you all, it does seem a little weird...

Homework is being done and we'll see if we continue this line towards the quest...

Note the upper-right-hand bit of the blog... near the top of the sidebar...

Now, I gotta be honest... this contest SEEMS to good to be true... $100,000.00 for "first place"?

Now, I'm a cynic by nature... a true "sceptic" in that I doubt (but don't deny without evidence!) so I'm willing to give it a shot.

Here's the kicker... SECOND prize is $25,000.00

That's a magic number... $25k... $5k more than we need for the dream to come true...

So, here's a weird one...

PLEASE VOTE FOR ME TO BE SECOND BEST!

That's right, I want to be #2!

What's great about that is I can support anyone goin' for the gold... 'cuz all we want is the silver!

OH HOW CANADIAN! Shootin' to be just behind the winner!

...but it's true...

Help us get to SECOND PLACE!

Click on the button and VOTE FOR US!

...and if you're a blogger, consider signing up...

...and we hope that we can claim in the future...

WE'RE SECOND BEST! WE'RE SECOND BEST!

(...and then this blog changes to us getting/fixing the bus!)

Yup, coming in second would ROCK and make us unbelievably happy!

Of course, if this doesn't pan out... there's always...

The standard last note on the old blog... PLEASE SUPPORT THE DREAM!

This blog is here to help promote a dream that an entire family shares... that dream is to rescue an old London Double-Decker bus.

Please, if you have a few minutes, take some time to find out more about this bus and the kooky dream by clicking here.

This bus is VERY special to myself and the whole family, and any help any person can lend us would be most gratefully accepted.

If you or someone you know might be interested, there's our tiny banner site, HelpCoverTheBus.Com and a PayPal donation button (see the upper-right hand side of the blog) and, of course, a Cafe Press shop for T-Shirts and shtuff!
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Please help us make this dream a reality and save a piece of history!

We thank you for your support!

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Are you a fan of women's tennis? If so, have you noticed that womens tennis apparel over the years have evolved into a hot fashion item? It's true, every year womens tennis stars are looking way better in some really fun styles, that are obviously completely wearable on or off the court. I remember the more utilitarian looks of the 70's and and compared with today, all I can say is wow!

It's no secret that WTA star Maria Kirilenko is now sporting Adidas apparel that has been designed by one of the hottest in talented fashion designers, Stella McCartney herself! Have a look at some of these hot tennis dresses, and I think you'll agree with me, when I say that it looks like Adidas is winning the womens tennis, fashion battle royale, by teaming up with Ms McCartney!

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This week's question/request...

If you had to spend one year living alone in a remote cabin, what would you spend your time doing? (And let’s assume there is no access to Internet)

I have a feeling my answer to this one is not exactly going to be terribly original...

This is effectively the infamous "desert island" question...

Well, since no limits have been put on OTHER things I can bring (save an ISP connection,) I'm going to bring the following...

• My laptop for writing. (I hate pens and paper... because of poor penmanship.)

• A radio (any sort provided I can reach news in English or French. I'd almost prefer French to improve my skills in that language...)

• A camera.

...and most importantly...

• LOADS OF BOOKS!

In fact, I'd go out of my way to grab every book I "never got around to" or felt was a little "much" to read... save perhaps Proust as it would occupy the solid year no doubt... and I'd want to be as productive as possible.

Now, of course, the question might ALSO be interpreted as being alone as the authors of this blog... meaning Sue and myself... which would then lead to other things... (nudge-nudge-wink-wink)...

That's right... DAYS and DAYS of great conversation, philosophical discussion, and probably some of the world's greatest ideas and concepts being put forward after 365 days by two really intellectual people! Heck, our ideas could bring about peace in the Middle East!

So, that's what I'd do for a year up in our log cabin...

Of course, depending on the location, I'd also bring...

• Loads of Muskol.

...I think anyone who's been in a secluded cabin or "in the woods of some sort" knows what I mean there!

The standard last note on the old blog... PLEASE SUPPORT THE DREAM!

This blog is here to help promote a dream that an entire family shares... that dream is to rescue an old London Double-Decker bus.

Please, if you have a few minutes, take some time to find out more about this bus and the kooky dream by clicking here.

This bus is VERY special to myself and the whole family, and any help any person can lend us would be most gratefully accepted.

If you or someone you know might be interested, there's our tiny banner site, HelpCoverTheBus.Com and a PayPal donation button (see the upper-right hand side of the blog) and, of course, a Cafe Press shop for T-Shirts and shtuff!
(...and who doesn't need some shtuff!)

Please help us make this dream a reality and save a piece of history!

We thank you for your support!

Please Note: We are also hoping for help from a public relations/marketing standpoint... If you might be able to assist OR know someone who might be willing to, please click here and read this entry...

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If you noticed the "icon" in the upper-right of the blog... there's new stuff from the BBC News on Alan Johnston...

A video was released and Mr. Johnston seems alive and well.

If you haven't already, PLEASE go to this site (click here) and sign the petition to hopefully get Mr. Johnston released...

Please, have your voice heard... help this man and his family, friends, and colleagues... help free Alan Johnston.

BLOGGERS: Also considering doing as we have and add an image to bring more attention to this man's situation. Click here to find out how...

The standard last note on the old blog... PLEASE SUPPORT THE DREAM!

This blog is here to help promote a dream that an entire family shares... that dream is to rescue an old London Double-Decker bus.

Please, if you have a few minutes, take some time to find out more about this bus and the kooky dream by clicking here.

This bus is VERY special to myself and the whole family, and any help any person can lend us would be most gratefully accepted.

If you or someone you know might be interested, there's our tiny banner site, HelpCoverTheBus.Com and a PayPal donation button (see the upper-right hand side of the blog) and, of course, a Cafe Press shop for T-Shirts and shtuff!
(...and who doesn't need some shtuff!)

Please help us make this dream a reality and save a piece of history!

We thank you for your support!

Please Note: We are also hoping for help from a public relations/marketing standpoint... If you might be able to assist OR know someone who might be willing to, please click here and read this entry...

When I was a little kid I participated in a lot of backyard astronomy with my Dad. I used to love setting up our old telescope with him, or grabbing the binos, and just staring out into the heavens. No one can gaze into a clear night sky, and at some point not come away with a feeling of awe at the magnitude of what is our Universe.

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