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ShazzieB

(18,927 posts)
Mon Dec 16, 2024, 03:55 PM Dec 16

December Photo Contest - UPDATE

I am delighted to announce that we now have 19 entries! If no one objects, I'm inclined to close the contest tomorrow as previously planned, without opening it up to additional submissions from those who have already entered. One more entry would be nice, to bring it up to an even 20, but I'd rather not extend it beyond that.

My reasons are twofold: first, this is a very busy time of year for a lot of people, and I like the idea of wrapping it up and proceeding to the voting relatively quickly, rather than dragging things out.

The second reason is personal. I haven't mentioned it here, but my husband and I are still recovering from a flu bug that had us laid low most of last week. We're on the mend now, but still sleeping a lot and not back to anything close to a normal energy level. I thought I'd be back to normal by now, but I'm just...not. For that reason, closing the contest at 20 entries appeals to me greatly, on a purely personal level.

I'd hate for anyone to feel short shrifted by the contest being closed with fewer than 30 entries, and I'm interested to know how people feel about this, so this is your chance to express any disagreement! Please share your thoughts in the comments.

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December Photo Contest - UPDATE (Original Post) ShazzieB Dec 16 OP
Your plan sounds reasonable to me. MLAA Dec 16 #1
It's your choice as Host of the contest mnhtnbb Dec 16 #2
Close it! Grumpy Old Guy Dec 17 #3

mnhtnbb

(32,140 posts)
2. It's your choice as Host of the contest
Mon Dec 16, 2024, 04:23 PM
Dec 16

to go ahead with the entries you have, rather than seeking more. Think nothing more of it.
Sorry to hear you've been ill, hope both you and your husband feel better soon!

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