I have made an executive decision not to run the Autumn Tree Smackdown this year. Believe it or not, it actually took a lot of time to do and I have work and other obligations coming up that could really make it tough.
Plus, as somebody mentioned long ago, naming problems were about to rear their ugly heads...
First Annual Rantwick Autumn Tree Smackdown = FARATS
Second Annual Rantwick Autumn Tree Smackdown = SARATS
Third Annual Rantwick Autumn Tree Smackdown = TARATS
Fourth Annual Rantwick Autumn Tree Smackdown = 4ARATS? FFARATS?
Then what about Fifth? Ugh. Obviously I wasn't thinking ahead when I ran the first couple.
I feel kind of bad, but on the other hand, I know of marriages that didn't last three years. My marriage is fine, but when it comes to contests it would seem I have crippling commitment issues.
For those of you who can't stop spotting contestants (I have this problem too, despite the fact that I only ever posted the King), please feel free to send in your pics! I'll be happy to post them here; I'm just not going to run the contest, so it would just be for the fun of it rather than for the glamorous prizes.
Yer Remorseful Pal,
R A N T W I C KPS - If any of you fine former contestants feel like taking over and want to host the Smackdown instead of me, please do so! The King would win, I know it.
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Well, phooey. I'm disappointed, as I had hoped to have an entry this year, but I understand time constraints.
That syrup was delicious, by the way. If I happen to get anything really spectacular on film, I'll be sure to forward it and share the wealth.
RQ - What syrup? Did I send you syrup? Did you try the same syrup?
Ah...er...I happen to know one of the former contestants, and we sampled your syrup together....
I'm cool with your decision Rantwick. The smackdown was great fun for the couple years that I participated. No reason it can't come back sometime in the future; A phoenix rising out of the ashes in golden glory!
"phooey" -What a funny word.
Since I'm such a nice guy I let the RoadQueen sample a little taste of that sweet nectar you so graciously awarded me a while back.
Maple Syrup 2fer! Outstanding!
i know this is off topic but... did your blog switch sides? or is it my brain?
i understand but it would have been pretty fun to send you a FARTS entry.
johnny - yep, I did switch it and took out a few sidebar things. FARTS! Now that could be an interesting NEW contest...
Man I've got to start payin' more attention to the details...
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