Please Vote for Us!

[John Ranes II CPF GCF]

Hey Gang,

Kirstie Bennett's won Best Frame Shop in Berkeley, California, and Cliff Wilson's won Best Frame Shop in Worcester, Massachusetts, and although our News media has had a Best of the Valley promotion for years, they have never had a frame shop/gallery category.

Well finally, they have listed us in a brand new category...Best Gift Shop and I need your vote.

Best of the Valley - Reader's Choice Awards Only one vote per IP address!

Category: Best Retail & Personal Services > Gift Shop

I know this is a little work, but I sincerely appreciate you helping us out. Don't worry that your details are from out of state....we have online customers, and this is just for the reader's prizes.

Thanks so much!

John

 

[Robin Gentry MCPF]

Hey John It says you have to have 10 category counts to be valid, do you have 9 friends we should vote for???

 

[John Ranes II CPF GCF]

Robin,

You're quick!

Indeed you need ten if your vote counts...so great places include Flower Girl Design for florists; Chain Reaction Cyclery for Bicycle shops; Insta-Print Plus for printing; Cellcom for Mobile phone service; Creative Child for child care; Ace Hardware for Home Improvement; Van Zeelands for Tire Retailer; Avenue Jewelers for Jewelry Store; Cambria Suites for Hotel

I'll have to re-examine for others....

John

 

[Les Martin. MCPF]

No problem. You want us to vote until Sunday??

 

[John Ranes II CPF GCF]

No problem. You want us to vote until Sunday??

Les, Thanks and Appreciated.

However it is one vote per name/address and one vote per IP address. This is to prevent anyone from stuffing the ballot box.

One legitimate vote from you would be FANTASTIC! :thumb:

John

 

[John Ranes II CPF GCF]

Les,

I stand corrected....it is one vote per IP address per day! That means indeed you can return each day and vote again! What a strange game, so YES if you are so inclined...please vote each day.

The good news is that once your details are filled in the first time, it ties this to your IP and you are simply taken to the ballet tables.

Appreciate this everyone.

John

 

[Russ Wood]

Well I have voted; of course for you, and I had to vote for 9 others too. But I did know some of them from way back. Good luck.

 

[John Ranes II CPF GCF]

Robin, Les, Russ, and others...thanks for your vote.

Don't forget to revisit today...each day is a fresh vote and it is faster.

John

 

[Randy Parrish CPF]

Voted!

 

[Les Martin. MCPF]

This is like Chicago People= VOTE EARLY, VOTE OFTEN!!!

 

[Adela Davis MCPF]

Hey Gang,

Category: Best Retail & Personal Services > Gift Shop

I know this is a little work, but I sincerely appreciate you helping us out. Don't worry that your details are from out of state....we have online customers, and this is just for the reader's prizes.

I did this for you since you are such an awesome guy....but, I could not get out of that retailing section until I voted for 9 other retailers, not too fair since I don't know the mom and pop shops, but it's done! Good Luck John!

 

[George Strange]

it would be nice to know if you won

thanks for the info in advance

george strange

 

[John Ranes II CPF GCF]

it would be nice to know if you won

thanks for the info in advance

George, Although the voting ends on Sunday evening...the results are not revealed until 30 days later, but I will share with all here. Thanks.

Remember to vote each day!

John

 

[John Ranes II CPF GCF]

Two Days Remaining...

Saturday and Sunday....

That's it... Only two more time you can vote. I thank all who have done so.

I have told many that Sarah wants this win, and if she doesn't get it...I may have to leave town for a day or two. :madgrin:

John

 

[Les Martin. MCPF]

Re: Two Days Remaining...

Saturday and Sunday....

That's it... Only two more time you can vote. I thank all who have done so.

I have told many that Sarah wants this win, and if she doesn't get it...I may have to leave town for a day or two. :madgrin:

John

Some how that sounds like it could be a win, win event for you. I'm a Guy, I never know the right thing to say.

 

[John Ranes II CPF GCF]

Re: We won!

Yeah... We're pumped! It's Officially announced today so we can share with you that we were voted Best Gift Shop in the Annual Post-Crescent Reader's Choice Awards. :first:

News & Notes - Voted Best Gift Shop!

Thanks to our colleagues who helped out with your votes - sincerely appreciated. :thumb:

Maybe next year, they will finally add a Frame Shop / Gallery category.

Thanks,

John