Discovery Scout Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I am very excited to say that my photo was chosen as the winning photo in the Red Jeep TB contest. I found out 5 days ago but my family advised me not to say anything until the geocaching site confirmed my win. They posted the photo today! I can't thank everyone enough for their comments on my photo and of course for their votes. Thank you to Groundspeak, geocaching.com, Jeep, etc for this cool contest. I have never really won anything of value before this contest. Of course, at this point I don't have any details on the actual grand prize and when I may be getting it. My wife and I feel very fortunate for this chance. The vehicle I have been driving is literally falling apart and we can't afford to get a new one. My first baby (daughter) was born on 2/8/08 and we both decided not to allow her in my current vehicle for safety reasons. So this will be great timing! It will be awesome to have a reliable vehicle! I learned to drive in a Red Jeep Wrangler and have always loved Jeeps. Congratulations to all the winners and runner ups! There were a ton of cool photos this contest! A BIG thanks again from my wife, baby, and myself! Eric Quote Link to comment
+ShmilyNMe Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Awesome photo and even more awesome baby girl! Congrats on your win! Quote Link to comment
+DaFunkyFrogs Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Congratulations on your win! That's wonderful! Adorable baby too! Quote Link to comment
+seattlegeekgrrrlz Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hey! Congratulations! Glad to see someone we "know" won. And excellent story about the timing, that is really cool. Quote Link to comment
+bearly_sane Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Congratulations Discovery Scout. You had a very good pic. Glad that you won and not one of the pics that clearly photoshopped and broke the rules of the contest. They say that good people get the things they need, when they need them, so you must be good people. Congrats again. Quote Link to comment
+MountainRacer Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Woohoo, congratulations! Great picture; I've seen it on the front page banner and loved it. Quote Link to comment
+Trucker Lee Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Two great additions to your life. Very Cool! Quote Link to comment
+oldsoldier Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Congrats to you! I'll echo what others said; its great to see someone who deserves the win, and, more importantly, needs the prize. I wish you, your wife, and your brand new daughter all the best. Keep on caching. May the wind always be at your back. Quote Link to comment
+steel city babes Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Awesome!!! On both accounts - the little one and winning the contest!!! Be sure to take care of your pride and joy SCB Quote Link to comment
magellan315 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Its always good to see someone benefit from good karma. Quote Link to comment
Discovery Scout Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Thanks everyone for the comments. Once I get the prize I will post some photos. Eric Quote Link to comment
+softball29 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Anyone know if they are going to have a 2008 edition of this contest? Now that I'm actually in the game, I'd love to get involved. Quote Link to comment
+THE RED FOX RAIDERS Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Congrats on your win! Very cool picture Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Just saw this and . . . WOW! Congratulations Quote Link to comment
+Sevilon Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Congratulations! On the win AND the beautiful baby! Quote Link to comment
+trouters1 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Congratulations Discoveryscout. Great photo and beautiful family. Keep caching. Quote Link to comment
+OverTheEdge Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Congrats Discovery Scout!!! Can't wait to see pics of the Jeep! Quote Link to comment
+zimsworld Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Thats Great to hear about your win and your baby girl. your picture was awesome and were glad we voted for you. kinda makes you exictited to know (virtually) someone who won. Great job Zimsworld ,Litttle Explorer, Redhotbug Quote Link to comment
Discovery Scout Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 I got my 2008 Jeep Liberty from the 2007 Jeep TB contest on July 1st! It felt fitting getting it on that day because I think that was the date or around the date of the contest beginning last year. The first thing you will see in the photos is the Jeep isn't Red. I was given a choice in color and options on the Jeep. I really considered getting the Red Rock Crystal Pearl, but my last car was my dad's old red car and red has never been my favorite color. I figured since I am paying a little over 10,000 in taxes and options I could get my favorite color. I want to thank everyone again for the votes, comments, and kindness! Thanks also to Jeep and Geocaching! This was so awesome and couldn't have come at a better time for my family. I haven't heard if they are considering doing the Jeep TB contest again, but it was a great contest. Thanks! Eric, Anne, and Kailey Quote Link to comment
+hatlat Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Sweet, great to see the winner. Enjoy Quote Link to comment
+succotash Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Congratulations! Your photo was great and we're happy for you and your family! Quote Link to comment
+SUp3rFM & Cruella Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Congratulations. All the best for you and your family. The photo is awesome. Well done and deserved! Quote Link to comment
+Wildbill34275 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Congrats......... You sent in an awesome photo and deserve the win. The Jeep Liberty's are great vehicles you and you family will enjoy it for years to come. Quote Link to comment
+shawn_woerlein Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Congrats! Great photos. Quote Link to comment
Discovery Scout Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment
+MarshMonsters Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Congratulations! I am glad that someone who needs a car got one! Quote Link to comment
+Brian - Team A.I. Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Congrats on the win and the delivery of your prize! I'm jealous though, because that's the color I would have chosen had I beat you. We should feel fortunate for what we did win, as 2007 may have been the final year for the *JTB contest. Eartha notified another thread about the 2008 contest that the new owners of Jeep have opted to not do it this year. Quote Link to comment
+hollora Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Congrats on some awesome photos and a great win! It looks like you could really use it. Enjoy that new family - they are but with us for such a brief time before they are all grown up. Cache on - cache happy! Quote Link to comment
Discovery Scout Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thanks again! And Brian, I saw the post by Eartha, very disappointing. If not only for the contest, but finding the Jeep was cool too. I hope they eventually do something like that again, even if you don't win a big prize. I too feel especially fortunate to have won what may have been the last Jeep contest. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
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