I Need Help To Win A Contest.

[shilala]

This is a thing Lisa needs to do for the the guy who owns the company she works for. Mind ya, if West wasn't a top-notch guy, the best of employers, and a Marine, I wouldn't put this before you guys.
He'd like for his kids to win a contest done by his local news channel.
If they win, the news channel will bring their "Weather Machine" to the kid's school and teach them all about weather by making snow, clouds, all kinds of cool stuff.
Today is the last day to vote and I guess they are in a close 2nd place.
He's put his entire organization on task with this today, a couple hundred people, and it's turned into a battle between two parts of the company.

Here's what you do...
Go to this page. (http://b2.caspio.com/dp.asp?AppKey=8ac310008b89a3a66a974a37b19c)
In the first dropdown, choose Cattaraugus
In the second dropdown, choose Portville Elementary School
In the "Weather" box, enter the word air.
Enter the pic code
Tick the "Parental Permission" box
Click "Submit"

You can also get to the voting page by going here (http://www.wgrz.com/weather/andyswxmachine/) and choosing Click Here To Vote!

You may enter as many times as humanly possible. Please keep track and post the number of times you voted here, because Lisa has to report how many votes she's gathered by 4:30 this afternoon.

Being as this is a pain-in-the-butt time-sensitive request, I thought a nice Thank You would be in order. I'll pick a random winner among you guys that help out and I'll send you the glorious fiver posted in the pic below. :D

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/4e49c182.jpg

[icehog3]

Done, Brother, and I will do it some more from work.

[Bill86]

I'm really bored today, I'll run this up 100 or so times.

[ApexAZ]

10 votes from me. Will try and do a few more over lunch and post a separate reply.

The page seems to close when I submit so I have no idea if the votes are going through. I'm not sure if this is normal or not.

[icehog3]

10 votes from me. Will try and do a few more over lunch and post a separate reply.

The page seems to close when I submit so I have no idea if the votes are going through. I'm not sure if this is normal or not.

It's doing the same for me, so I think we're good. :tu

[mkarnold1]

Done, and I'll keep doing it throughout the day. My daughter's 4th grade class just got a visit from the local meteorologist and she thought is was great. I can imagine the weather machine would be a huge hit with the kids.

12X now. I'll do some more later.

[Bill86]

It's doing the same for me, so I think we're good. :tu

Yep :tu Same thing.

10 times for me as well and counting :D

[MurphysLaw]

5 votes from me :tu

[shilala]

I got 5 in so far.

And yeah, the window keeps closing. I added the original page up in the rulez.
You just go here (http://www.wgrz.com/weather/andyswxmachine/) and then choose "Click Here To Vote" that's in big letters on the top right.
Thanks, guys!!! :tu

[T.G]

10 votes from me. Will try and do a few more over lunch and post a separate reply.

The page seems to close when I submit so I have no idea if the votes are going through. I'm not sure if this is normal or not.

It's doing the same for me, so I think we're good. :tu

You're fine. That's what it's supposed to do:

"To make voting easier, we have added a link to the form at the top of the page. Now you don't need to scroll down to get the form. The form will close when you hit submit... but feel free to vote again and again! Results will be shown each morning on Daybreak at 5:20am & 6:20am."

from:
http://www.wgrz.com/weather/andyswxmachine/

[kaisersozei]

I'll start hitting it and will keep track. I hate those pic codes because I'm graphically challenged, but it beats the hell out of buying concert tickets on Ticketmaster.

[Fordman4ever]

Voted. I hope I win the 5'er. I've never had a skull and bones.

[Bill86]

50 so far, this is very easy to vote a lot :tu

I just suck at counting so pen and paper FTW.

[T.G]

I just put in 10-12 votes (I lost count). Will throw a few more in later when I get a chance.

[Blak Smyth]

50 for me so far I will for until lunch!

[yourchoice]

6 entries so far. If time permits, I'll enter more. :)

[aich75013]

Did a few. I'll try to do more later.

[Remo]

10 for me bro! :tu

[kaisersozei]

About 20 votes in so far. Would have been a few more but I screwed up the code a couple times and got the big red "you are an idiot and can't enter a password" error, so I had to re-enter.

[LigaPrivadaT84]

Done and done. :tu

[Bill86]

100

[elderboy02]

Voted :tu

[celtic250]

I got 22 in so far but have to head to class. I Should be able to get a few more in after before it ends.

[MurphysLaw]

10 more from me, total 15

[Blak Smyth]

130 so far, going to lunch now. I will try later if I have time before 4:30.

[MedicCook]

I'm In. :tu

[galaga]

+1....

130!? Go get 'em.

[Bill86]

200

[Taki]

Im in :noon 10+ and counting :noon

[massphatness]

done 2x

[WyGuy]

Got in 5 votes.

[Taki]

21 total votes...Sorry I couldnt help out more, got to get back to work

Good Luck Brother :tu

[Sauer Grapes]

put in 10 votes. Good luck! May be able to get more later.

[Bill86]

300

[EricF]

I got 10 more in for ya Scott! I'll try to get some more in during work!

[mkarnold1]

Got another 20, 32 total thus far.

[irratebass]

I just put in 50 for ya :tu

[Fordman4ever]

25 so far.

[shilala]

You guys are kickin ass. :tu
Weeze has to send in a rough total around 4:00, so if you've got a rough idea of your total for the day, please let me know. :tu

[T.G]

I forget, what time zone are you in, Scott?

[Ed M]

Did 15 votes. I'll try to do somemore when I get home from work.

[T.G]

I just put in 10-12 votes (I lost count). Will throw a few more in later when I get a chance.

add another 15 to that, so call it 25.

[Eleven]

Done.

[shilala]

I forget, what time zone are you in, Scott?
Eastern Standard Time, Adam. I probably should have said that.
The latest Weeze can turn points in is 4:30 EST. I said 4:00, that'll give me time to total up so she can send an email.

[cobra03]

Dropped 5 in . Try to do some more in a bit.

[Remo]

There's another 10 Scott...20 from me :tu

[awsmith4]

30 so far.

I need to work for a minute but I'll get some more in before 4:00

[cobra03]

Popped in another 10 . 15 total

[awsmith4]

Up to 40

[smokin5]

Just saw this thread a little bit ago.
I managed to pop in 7 entries before lunchtime was over.
Hope it helps!

[ApexAZ]

I just did 40 more for a total of 50. Best of luck in their contest!

[macsauce13]

On vote 10. Good luck!

And damn those are some solid winner's smokes!

[Cornrow_Wallis]

In for 10. Good luck.

[yourchoice]

Just submitted 8 more, bringing my total to 14.

Scott, I just submitted the winning entry as the security code was "WHZZE". Made me chuckle. :)

[macsauce13]

10 more for me. 20 total

[deadrise]

10 times
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n623/Deadrisecigar/Mobile%20Uploads/downsize-8.jpg

[Boz]

Just saw this. Got 5 in and will keep going as long as I can :tu

[galaga]

Lab rats pushing the cocaine button.....got in about 20. Good luck winning the weather visit.

[Boz]

15

[Prefy]

Just submitted 5...will fire out more in a minute.

[cobra03]

Another 5 up to 20 now.

[shilala]

You guys are destroying this thing. Thank You, and Thanks from Weeze. She can't believe how bad you guys are tearing this up. I sure hope West's kids end up winning. :tu

[shilala]

300
You keep on truckin, big guy!!!
I collected a bunch of ram for you and you're gettin' bombed anyways, so this makes me smile. :D

[shilala]

I'm up to 15. Now I'm goin back to the couch. :)

[mariogolbee]

6 votes in. I have to shower and get to school now. This reminds me of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, except for the bratty kid part.

[kaisersozei]

Fired off another 20, so that's 40 toward your total--g/l, hope they win!

[Blak Smyth]

540

[chaase321]

540

Did you have the day off! :r:r:r

[Bill86]

325

[chaase321]

Scott I underperformed and was only able to put in 55 :tu

Let's call it an even 50 though as I may have missed counted one or two.

Hopefully the kids win...great contest for the North Eastern Ohio kiddos! :tu

[awsmith4]

Scott I underperformed and was only able to put in 55 :tu

Let's call it an even 50 though as I may have missed counted one or two.

Hopefully the kids win...great contest for the North Eastern Ohio kiddos! :tu

I actually voted 41 times but one of those times was for the wrong school :bh

[Blak Smyth]

Did you have the day off! :r:r:r

No I have been working hard, can't you see?

[shilala]

I just got new news...
This thing actually runs till 6:00 EST today, so that's when we're done.
Lisa just has to send in her votes by 4:30.
So we can still hit this hard till 6:00 EST and make sure they win this thing.

I got some more info on where they were standing, too.
They were in second place and back about 2800 votes. I would believe at this point that you guys have made a significant impact on shrinking that lead, and we're probably real close to going ahead. There's no way to check, I guess the winner will be announced on the news tomorrow.
So this gives all you left coasters a lot more time to help out, which is a BIG deal.
I really think we can close this thing up and win it. :tu

[shilala]

I know Stephen had a good 400 last I talked to him.
We're closing the gap at a phenomenal pace, gentlemen. :tu

[chaase321]

I just got new news...
This thing actually runs till 6:00 EST today, so that's when we're done.
Lisa just has to send in her votes by 4:30.
So we can still hit this hard till 6:00 EST and make sure they win this thing.

I got some more info on where they were standing, too.
They were in second place and back about 2800 votes. I would believe at this point that you guys have made a significant impact on shrinking that lead, and we're probably real close to going ahead. There's no way to check, I guess the winner will be announced on the news tomorrow.
So this gives all you left coasters a lot more time to help out, which is a BIG deal.
I really think we can close this thing up and win it. :tu

Heck yea Scott :tu

Too bad Shane is leaving work soon...of you could be looking at him putting in 2800 himself! :r

Come on West Coast, shine through for us :noon

[chaase321]

I know Stephen had a good 400 last I talked to him.
We're closing the gap at a phenomenal pace, gentlemen. :tu

Scott, give us the total count when you turn it into your wife...so we know where we stand, please

[Blak Smyth]

Sorry Scott, I did it as much as I could brother and have to wrap up some business now. It will be after 6pm until I get home. Hopefully the rest of you guys can hit this hard for these kids! Good luck Scott!

[Bill86]

I'll be good for another 200 or so

[Blak Smyth]

I'll be good for another 200 or so

You are a beast Bill, I am seeing random letters!

[Bill86]

You are a beast Bill, I am seeing random letters!

I listen to talk show radio while doing it. If I didn't write them down I would have no idea how many times I voted :r

[jluck]

Done....all over it!:tu

[Blak Smyth]

I listen to talk show radio while doing it. If I didn't write them down I would have no idea how many times I voted :r

Yah I went though like 5 sticky notes with lines one them:r

[Bill86]

Yah I went though like 5 sticky notes with lines one them:r

Using a notebook, my writing is terrible but I'm on sheet #5.

400 Votes in.

[shilala]

Scott, give us the total count when you turn it into your wife...so we know where we stand, please

I just did as best an estimate as I could, and had Weeze report 1,980 from our efforts.
If we can get another 1,000 out of our asses before 6:00 EST, I honestly think these kids are going to win. We'll have managed to close up any gap between them and first place, and their effort among the office team should push this over the top.

So please, everyone who can, keep on voting right up till it shuts us down.
Everyone who hasn't already joined the battle, please do, and post how many times you were able to vote.
I'm going to put in a solid hour and fifteen minutes in as soon as I grab a cup of coffee. :tu

[MedicCook]

I didn't keep track earlier as to how many votes but it was a lot. I will continue to add some more. :tu

[Bill86]

Just passed 500

[14holestogie]

I did a few.

[Bill86]

The website is going really slow now :td

530

Hopefully it speeds up

[macsauce13]

I've added about another 50 for a total of 70

[Ed M]

I was able to get in another 10.

[Bill86]

575

[shilala]

I got in another 31, I'm wondering if she'll shut down at 6:00?
Bill, it got pretty slow on me, too. Then it seemed to pick back up.

Weeze sent her points in and her boss just about peed herself. Told her to take the rest of the night off, too.
She gave you guys the props. I'll show you the email later. It made me damn proud of you all. :D

Win or lose, we're an awesome brotherhood. Thanks for the love, my men!!! :tu

[Bill86]

Same thing happened to me, now it's DEAD slow :r

598 in....I was hoping to make 600 even.

Speeding up, 600 even!

[Boz]

I managed a whopping 56. Well done Bill :tu It's still letting me vote though so I'll keep going.

[Blak Smyth]

just got home, how did we do? Killer work Bill, I know how much time that took!

[Bill86]

Same here, still able to vote. Does this still mean the contest is going on? Or will they not shut it down?

615 and counting

[shilala]

The news station is in Buffalo, and it says it's all over at 6:00 today, but if they're still accepting votes, who knows?
I think the winner will be on the news tonight, let me see...

[Bill86]

630

Dinner time, but after I'll check to see if this is still going on and vote more.

[DMK]

Still working... I just saw this;s

[cobra03]

Damn i just got back home. missed the news not sure if it was on there. Hope it goes well.

[DMK]

Looks like it is still taking votes... another 10.:D

[coty]

I just noticed I didn't post on here but I done 10

[coty]

oh crap were still doing it?back to work then

[coty]

just got told it was closed

[Boz]

just got told it was closed


X2. Made it to 98.

[shilala]

Okay, I'm working on picking a winner.
I just got everyone's names on a list. Now I'll count them and hit the random number generator. I'll let you guys know who the lucky guy is in just a few...

[shilala]

The lucky winner is...
:rd


:noon awsmith4!!! :noon

Congratulations, my brother!!! :tu

Do me a big solid and pm me your address, will you? I'll try to get the winnings out to you tomorrow.

Hopefully I'll know the results of the Weather Machine contest in the morning and I'll get back to you guys on that. I really honestly think we got the job done.
I know the kids had slipped into a far second place, from the emails Lisa's boss sent, it sounded like they were almost 2800 votes back. I do believe we closed that gap and then some.
If Lisa's office team worked half as hard at this as you guys did, and the leaders rested on their laurels thinking they had this sewn up, I'll just bet we sneaked in and stole this thing. :D

[Dave128]

Sorry missed this, Scott. I hope the kids got enough votes.

[awsmith4]

Woah! Thanks Scott, I hope they win!

[EricF]

Congrats Albert!!!! :tu

Thanks for the contest Scott!!! :tu

[MedicCook]

Congrats Albert.

Thanks for letting us help Scott. :tu

[Eleven]

Can't wait to hear how it came out!

And Congrats Albert!

[ApexAZ]

So...did they win...?

[shilala]

We'll know if they won tomorrow morning.
Together, everyone involved came up with 42,000 votes. I can't even imagine our kids could have possibly lost. I'll let you all know as soon as I find out.

I didn't get Albert's prize out today, I'm sorry. I've been sick as hell, thought I turned the corner last night, only to find myself even worse today. I'm getting couch sores. :D
Hopefully I'll straighten up tomorrow and get back on track. :tu

[chaase321]

That's freaking awesome! Great job CA inmates!

[jluck]

way cool. And get well scott!

[irratebass]

Congrats Albert!

crossing my fingers for your win Scott.

[awsmith4]

Fingers crossed that they win

Scott feel better and no worry or hurry on the prize.

[shilala]

Welp, we came in second place in the contest (http://www.wgrz.com/weather/andyswxmachine/NoContest.aspx). There's no score totals, so we can't see how close we were.
The good thing is that there's a second place drawing. The more points you have, the more chances you have to win. So we can still win the second chance draw.
Dammit.

[shilala]

I got some more info on the contest scores...
It turns out the winners had right around 400,000 votes and we scored in the high 300 thousands. There were right around a million votes cast for the contest.
From Weeze's old emails, it appears Portville was leading, then about a week ago they were overtaken, then they caught up, then they just waited a couple days too long to mount a strong enough comeback.
Weeze's boss was real pleased with the effort, but I'm sure he's as bummed as I am. That's tough to put up almost 400,000 votes and lose.
Regardless, everyone involved busted their ass to get it done. Portville won second place by a HUGE margin, so they should have a good chance in the second chance drawing. :tu

[ApexAZ]

That sucks =( It sounds like it was pretty close though. Hopefully they can get in the second chance drawing!

[Bill86]

Crossing my fingers they pull in second place. Good luck!

[shilala]

I still didn't hear anything about second place. I just asked Weeze and she said it might be on their website. I'll go take a look.
I did manage to get Albert's smokes on the way.
awsmith4
Priority Mail® Label Number: 9405 5036 9930 0401 7031 41
Thanks again to everyone for helping out!!! :tu

[shilala]

I just checked, we lost 100%.
You can see the results here (http://www.wgrz.com/weather/andyswxmachine/).
I'm pretty sure it was rigged. I'm gonna send #9 to go see this guy and go all ex-wife up in his sh1t. That should solve the problem. :lr

[awsmith4]

Thanks for a fantastic fiver! I have never had a Skull and Bones so I look forward to trying it as well as the other four gems. If there is ever another chance for these kids to win let me know and I'll vote away!

[maconusmile]

done..sounds like a good cause!