Sep
19
A Beautiful Boat Bed; Time is Running Out
Salutations Devoted Bloggers,
I hope everyone got the chance to see Jimmy DiResta’s incredible, one-of-a-kind trundle boat bed assembled last night. How cool is this? I loved how the Twins put together the space-saving Tulip Poplar bookshelf as well. The guys just make it look so easy.
Anyway, it was a great show and has me really looking forward to the finale that airs next Thursday, Sept. 25 @ 9pm ET. I also wanted to remind you that time is running out on your chance to enter to win Blog Cabin! You’ve got until 5pm Monday, Sept. 29. Enter every day!
Warm wishes for a wonderful weekend,
Watson, DIYnetwork.com Manager
Yes Watson we enjoyed the shows last night! I am saddened though that next week is the finale, went by way to fast for me. I do look forward to seeing who wins!
Thanks for the new thread, Watson. I’ve always maintained that Jimmy DiResta’s boat bed is a work of art. Hope that the winner of the cabin truly appreciates it. If not, there are plenty of us out here willing to take it off the winner’s hands! lol.
Best to Helen!
Watson
Will they be doing a show that actually shows the winner of this years home and an update on last years winner?
Thanks for the update Watson. Will you (DIY) be doing something for CabinCraver? Did you have a computer slueth try to find her?
OMG…I am going to be on a train trip. Trains do not have TV. I am going to miss that episode!!! No e-mail, no tv, who can I call? (and don’t anybody say ghostbusters I am about to match Carrie’s freakout. LLL
Hi Carrie: Wondering how when the viewers will learn who wins, too. Below is the information found in another area of this website as to How Winner will be Determined. October 8th, October 10th are important dates, as well as five days after the winner is notified (or is attempted to be notified) so, I would surmize that the actual winner will not be known to us until mid-October at the earliest. WATSON: Is that the case?
The Grand Prize Winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries on approximately October 8, 2008 by Ritway, Inc., an independent judging organization, (”Sweepstakes Administrator”) and will be contacted either in person or by overnight courier and phone on or about October 10, 2008. Limit one (1) prize per person per household. Sweepstakes Administrator’s decisions with respect to Grand Prize Winner and other matters pertaining to the Sweepstakes shall be final. The Grand Prize Winner may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and release of liability and publicity (where permitted), and return same, properly executed, within five (5) days of issuance of prize notification. If Main Sponsor is unable to contact a potential prize winner within five (5) days of the initial attempt to contact, if a potential prize winner fails to complete and return all requested forms by the specified date or if a potential prize winner fails to comply with any of Main Sponsor’s requirements or decisions, his/her prize will be forfeited, and an alternate prize winner shall be selected. By entering into the Sweepstakes, all entrants consent to the use of their name, photograph, likeness, biography, voice and/or video for advertising and promotional purposes, including online announcements, worldwide and without limitation and without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. The odds of winning the Grand Prize depends upon the number of eligible entries received for the applicable drawing.
I have always read this…but what does it mean….consent to use the “likeness” ? Like what? Would they get someone who looks “LIKE” the winner? LOL I’ve always wondered????
Heading South: Welcome Back … sounds like you have been keeping really busy but took the opportunity to check in with us so we would not worry about you (and, you know how we are about each other – we would have just kept pestering you until you posted again! wink) Thanks for your kind words towards me … my comment (last area) about getting through things TOGETHER most certainly applies to all those that meet along life’s path — one more sure sign that we were all drawn to this area for a reason, and not just the cabin build.
Keight: Thanks for the dates. So… Even when the last day to enter arrives, the deal is still not done. If I read the information correctly, there could even be the need to draw another name from the entries. Wouldn’t that be sad…to have your entry chosen and you somehow aren’t home when Ahmed (or someone from Ritway) comes to your door, or you miss the call or mail delivery. Yikes! Now that would be a story to tell…a very sad tale, indeed!
BlognBob: Great news about getting the word out even farther! About that drink: Have your local Mom and Pop places started putting it in a less user friendly area?
Clive: Really liked your word choice: Genuine. Smoke and Mirror Experts may well be appropriate, too, but only time will tell.
Helen: Keeping good thoughts going your way!
Misty & Rich, BlognBob, Cathy,…. excellent updates and reporting on our friend Helen. THANKS
Carrie: Let us know if Watson sends you any inside informtion as to when the episode showing the winner will air … He may just surprise you with a little advance warning. I know you will Share the wealth with all if it comes your way! You are so good at keeping us in the loop!
I am thrilled to see this home. Its absolutely the most beautiful and majestic home I have seen in a
long time. You all did a fabulous job and the location is perfect for this home. It would be a blessing in disguise to win this home. I wish it could be me and my family because I have always wanted to be in paradise and this is definitely just that..”Paradise”. Out of all the recent dream homes built by far, this is my favorite.
I live in a hurricane stricken area (Gulfport,MS) and hope one day to be able to move to such a place.
The area and the construction of this home is incredible …its perfect! My grandchildren would love this home especially the oldest who is 9 yrs old, Nicolas. He would see this as an adventure! My littlest grandson who lives with me and my son, his name is Connor (4 yrs old) would love the childs bedroom. He is fascinated with boats and would love that special boat bed.(that what he calls it. His dad is my son,who absolutely would love living on the water, to fish and raise his son in a great environment.
Thank you DYI for sharing the excitement and joy in seeing such a beautiful “natural” home being
constructed. I’ll keep watching,registering, and hoping that DYI would choose us to live in “Paradise.
Linda! (aka Nana)
Trish 212: Just read your comment….yes, that likeness clause conjures up lots of silly ideas and unique possibilities! If you have some free time, you should check out a website called ReasonablyClever.com It allows a visitor to make a “likeness” of themselves in a most entertaining and amazing way. I would not be doing the website justice with my attempt at a description …. just go and check it out….you won’t be disappointed. There are many things to see and do there, and you can even buy the likeness you create. I was thinking about Ahmed’s comment about Baseball cards of all the on-site building team. The little figures at ReasonablyClever.com would be even better. Just imagine —- Ahmed, and the twins and everyone else, including our own mysterious Watson in little figures that DIY could offer for sale. We could even make likenesses of each other, or what we imagine each of us looks like (!)… the possibilities for fun are always around if you just know where to look!
Show last night was great as usual. Does anyone else think some railing on hot-tub steps would be apropos[sp?]? looks like an accident waiting to happen! Still would like to see entry 1/2 bath and laundry room-besides the shelves. And will we get to see Ramp to side porch? By the by, thanks to Barb T. for answer to last questions. Have a great weekend ya’ll.