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Archives for August 2007

STOP THE BUS A WON A Wii Wii!
Got an email this evening informing me I had won a Wii in The Independent Summer Silly Season Quiz. :j Absolutely delighted and many thanks to OP nash0189 and snidely. That's hubby's Christmas present taken care of! Carry on comping and good luck to everyone x
A lipsy dress as seen on Kate Middleton
Just had a email through to say have one one of theses dresses. Cant find the op but thanks to whoever it was :beer: :beer: Also ahd 2 limited babysham glasses delivered today:D :D
£40 in a slogan comp!
I only started entering just over 3 weeks ago, doing well! Just got emailed with a £40 win for a slogan comp I entered the day I started! Happy bunny, Even shut the other half up for a mo, (he's been moaning that I'm hogging the PC) Good luck to everyone else!
season silly quiz won a wii
hey everyone just had an email saying ive won a wii many thanks to everyone especially nash0189 and snidely:beer: :j
Elton John Red Piano Tour @ The O2
Awesome!!! Origamically posted by Kipper HERE. Thanks Kipper and pleased don't leave us. You'll suffer withdrawal symptoms for years?!! :eek: Won this and feel fantastic giving it to the mother-in-law and my partner to go as they're much bigger fans than I. No doubt an excellent show. Just a little worried about the…
My 1st Win!
I had my first win yesterday. A dvd and a chocolate bar. Mabey the start of something beautiful. Thanks to whoever posted. The Captain :D
i won car insurance for a year!
hello kids! I cant find who posted it, but I won the pac-man game over at https://www.brokerkinggame.co.uk! it took me a long, systematic time but i got there today with the top two scores just in the nick of time! this means i have won car insurance for a year (upto the value of £800)! I am really really happy because two…
Good karma comping fairy strkes again, tee hee
Gave away family pass to Hatton Farm village on Wednesday as I couldnt use it and today went to sorting office as got one of those "tried to deliver" cards that makes me go :mad: :mad: coz i missed postie. Anyway - turns out it was 2 PRIZES:j :j :j :j 2 babycham glasses - very funny as both dh n me tee-total :rolleyes:…
Won halo 2 for PC
Got runner up in the Alienware competition, and logging on here from a cyber cafe in spain :D . My young lads well pleased. Thanks to OP, cya all when I get back.
2nd WIN THIS WEEK!!
Woohoo, after a while of winning not a sausage, i just received another prize, The New ASH Album and it was through HIT 40 UK.THanks to the OP, good luck to u all for September Comping! :)
Fruitasia organic bag, anyone else?
This bag just arrived, have to say it is really nice, has anyone else had one? Think it may be more of a freebie rather than a win:confused:
Monkeyslum win
Had an email yesterday from monkeyslum asking me to confirm my address as I had won a prize in the slow burn competition, I've had a look and I can't find this comp so am not sure what the prize is. I did ask when I confirmed my address but no answer yet.:confused: I also won Babycham glasses at the beginning of the week:j
Winning Competition Hosts
After keeping an eye on this forum for a little while I decided it was time to register and say hi to all you guys and gals, and say a big thanks to everyone who takes the time to post competitions and answers on here. After entering some of the competitions it is apparent that many are hosted by a similar set of websites.…
Shrek playball
23:48 going through the daily's without expecting anything then hey presto a shrek playball. surprised to say the least :j ! thanks to original poster
I won/cant go/science museum/bob the buil
Anybody want this: EXPIRES 6 SEPT 2007. Ticket 2 adults 2 children Bob the buider only. Courtesy of plant-science.com a family ticket for the science museums new interactive Build it with Bob live. see www.sciencemuseum.org.uk Science Museum Exhibition Rd London SW7 2DD I will mail it out first class to whoever replies…
How long is your longest dry spell?
Hi All I have not won a bean in 3.5 months now and I remember months ago reading about someone who had a 6 months dry spell and it got me thinking............... how long is your longest dry spell and what was the win that broke it. Thanks Batgirl Ps Anyone got any tips for me to end my dryspell please PM me :D :D :D
two wins today
Postie delivered my babycham glasses today - and about time too, as my mum recieved hers on Tuesday [I was beginning to think I hadn't won any!] Then, I had a phonecall to say I had won a dooley's cocktail kit from this comp here: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=531570&highlight=dooley%27s Thanks…
2nd win this week
stella street DVD from Whats On TV,here, thanks to Ginjim, and a dodgy tee shirt from Kickers, here, thanks to cheeky chicken :beer: the big one is only round the corner....
Harrogate Flower Show
Thanks to Kipper, I won two tickets for the event in Sept. Perfect for my sister in law and niece who are mad keen gardeners and live in harrogate !
celticfcz - frugaller!!!
Sorry for short notice, just noticed this name, sure we have this name here. Only 6 minutes to claim!

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