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Blog Cabin : The 2012 Location

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 23:05:51 +0000

Did you know they have a game on the History channel site, "Place the State."? After playing a few times, I have a better knowledge of geography and shapes of the states. http://www.history.com/interactives/place-the-sta... Kind of fun... and if I win the blog cabin, can now orient myself with regard to other states below Maine. (Had to bring blog cabin in somehow!)

Blog Cabin : The 2012 Location

Sat, 5 Nov 2011 14:39:45 +0000

There was a wonderful series on the History Channel, called, "How the States Got Their Shapes." One of the things I learned was that Maine probably has the best water in the country, which says to me that it probably has some of the best air in the country. This choice sounds appealing before the first interior wall is brought down! It will be interesting to see some of the building choices they make to prepare for those Maine winters!

Blog Cabin : Meet the Winner

Thu, 3 Nov 2011 22:42:53 +0000

DIY and HGTV could have marketed their networks a lot of different and creative ways. One of the ways DIY chose was to give me and a lot of other people a chance to win a beautiful home, or if we couldn't afford to (or choose to) keep the home, get enough cash to make some dreams come true. We have a very lucky winner, and I wish her all the best. Now, thanks to a lot of good people at DIY, I am looking forward to my chance to win an incredible home in Maine. I just can't see a down side to this! Can you? Really???

HGTV Urban Oasis : Keep Your Fingers Crossed

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:44:38 +0000

Hi, Janzee. I had a (very) small home business after retiring, so I can sympathize, but how exciting to start something new! Unlike me, you sound very "right brained" and creative, and I hope that once you get over the hurdle of getting things set up that you are doing something you will enjoy.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Meet the Winner of HGTV Urban Oasis 2011

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:21:15 +0000

What a nice outcome. All the best Deborah. I hope you will share some of the journey with us, visiting Chicago, meeting HGTV people, and winning this amazing prize.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Vern Pulls A Name

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:18:42 +0000

Laurp843, I didn't notice that you had already given the anticipated date... was at the bottom of Page 1, and didn't notice that it continued.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Vern Pulls A Name

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:16:59 +0000

I am enjoying all the conjectures. Wonder if HGTV didn't have the mail-ins in the photos because they are more interesting and colorful photos. My fingers and toes are still crossed... The rules still say that the "potential Grand Prize Winner will be contacted either by phone, email, in writing, or in person by HGTV at the Grand Prize Winner's home on or about October 26, 2011 (subject to change)." If they hold to that schedule, it is next Wednesday that we should be ready for the TV cameras!

HGTV Urban Oasis : Keep Your Fingers Crossed

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:07:49 +0000

Thanks,, Lessie, and the very best to you as well.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Keep Your Fingers Crossed

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:04:17 +0000

Thanks, and good luck to you as well.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Keep Your Fingers Crossed

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:03:53 +0000

Hi, Janzee, it's good to hear from you. It would be lovely to hear you had won.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Keep Your Fingers Crossed

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:40:40 +0000

For those who didn't check back, Jerry Dardick responded to several of the emails. How nice of HGTV to give us an opportunity to ask questions -- and good to read the responses.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Keep Your Fingers Crossed

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 14:36:30 +0000

I have done everything in my power to win this condo -- entered not once, but twice every single day. Now there is nothing to do but wait and dream. If I can't win, I hope hope hope it's a blogger. Good luck everyone!

HGTV Urban Oasis : The Urban Oasis Contractor

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 00:21:37 +0000

What a treat that would be, and I can picture Vern Yip in a Wizard's cap, making the winner's dream of a luxury condo in Trump Towers Chicago come true!

HGTV Urban Oasis : The Urban Oasis Contractor

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 15:49:18 +0000

According to the Rules, the drawing will be on or about 10/20. The potential Grand Prize Winner will be contacted either by phone, e-mail, in writing, or in person by HGTV at the Grand Prize Winner's home on or about October 26, 2011 (subject to change). Good luck, Summer.

HGTV Urban Oasis : The Urban Oasis Contractor

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 17:10:48 +0000

I must be one of the few people who really like a saturated green. Love the colors used in this space. A confession: I was going to use the phrase, "color palette," and had to look up the word, 'palette." There seemed to be a bit of disagreement. Spell Check insisted it is palette.

HGTV Urban Oasis : The Urban Oasis Contractor

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 15:24:56 +0000

I appreciate HGTV putting a spotlight on the contractor -- shedding more light on the quality of this condo. My question for Jerry Dardick -- any stories you would care to share on working on the HGTV Urban Oasis?

Blog Cabin : The 2012 Location

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:39:38 +0000

It was interesting to look at the links on page 2 that Cami provided -- love the sleuthing that is done by the bloggers at this site. According to one of the links, this house has been in the hands of the same family since it was built in 1884! One side benefit of following HGTV and DIY sweepstakes is improving knowledge of different parts of the country - the business district of Manhattan, Chicago, the Denver area, Chesapeake Bay... I am looking forward to learning more about this beautiful area in Maine.

HGTV Green Home : A Trip to Serenbe

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:27:17 +0000

How fun... thanks!

Blog Cabin : Dean and Derek Reminisce

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:13:20 +0000

That was so special, thank you.

HGTV Urban Oasis : Your Dream Urban Oasis Location

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:54:04 +0000

Whatever happened with the sweepstakes has been fixed. I had kept trying with no luck, just had to leave it for awhile and try again.