2007 Red Jeep Contest Winner

[Discovery Scout 0]

 

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

[+ShmilyNMe 0]

Awesome photo and even more awesome baby girl! Congrats on your win!

[+DaFunkyFrogs 0]

Congratulations on your win! That's wonderful! Adorable baby too!

[+seattlegeekgrrrlz 0]

Hey! Congratulations! Glad to see someone we "know" won. And excellent story about the timing, that is really cool.

[+bearly_sane 0]

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.

[+MountainRacer 0]

Woohoo, congratulations! Great picture; I've seen it on the front page banner and loved it.

[+Trucker Lee 0]

Two great additions to your life. Very Cool!

[+oldsoldier 0]

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.

[+steel city babes 1]

Awesome!!! On both accounts - the little one and winning the contest!!! Be sure to take care of your pride and joy

 

SCB

[magellan315 6]

Its always good to see someone benefit from good karma.

[Discovery Scout 0]

 

Thanks everyone for the comments. Once I get the prize I will post some photos.

 

Eric

[+softball29 0]

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.

[+THE RED FOX RAIDERS 0]

Congrats on your win! Very cool picture

[+fairyhoney 0]

Just saw this and . . . WOW! Congratulations

[+Sevilon 0]

Congratulations! On the win AND the beautiful baby!

[+trouters1 0]

Congratulations Discoveryscout. Great photo and beautiful family. Keep caching.

[+OverTheEdge 0]

Congrats Discovery Scout!!! Can't wait to see pics of the Jeep!

[+zimsworld 0]

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

[Discovery Scout 0]

 

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

 

[+hatlat 0]

Sweet, great to see the winner. Enjoy

[+succotash 0]

Congratulations! Your photo was great and we're happy for you and your family!

[+SUp3rFM & Cruella 1]

Congratulations. All the best for you and your family.

 

The photo is awesome. Well done and deserved!

[+Wildbill34275 0]

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.

[+shawn_woerlein 0]

Congrats! Great photos.

[Discovery Scout 0]

Thanks everyone!

[+MarshMonsters 0]

Congratulations! I am glad that someone who needs a car got one!

[+Brian - Team A.I. 0]

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.

[+hollora 0]

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!

[Discovery Scout 0]

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!