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Free iPod Nano
Gratis just opened up their latest site for a free Apple iPod Nano.
The Nanos are awesome. They are as thin as a pencil, hold 1,000 songs, come in either classic iPod white or black, and have a color display that can display album art.
All you have to do is sign up here, complete an offer, and get some referrals for your own free Apple iPod Nano.
I've gotten three free iPods, a free television, a free Coach purse, and several PayPal payments, so this is definitely legit.
Hurry up and sign up now! These Nanos are amazing!
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Ok, fine. Fine, fine, fine. I just completed an offer (Columbia House DVDs - I woulda bought them anyway). Now, I hope I can get enough people so I can get an iPod Nano! They're cute :)
Question, and I'm only asking you because you've done this a BAZILLION times: is it normal that it doesn't show that I completed an offer right away? Because I definitely did, but it's saying I didn't. It says it takes, like 15 days which seems bizarre to me, but maybe it's just how they work, huh? :)
Posted by Alison at September 9, 2005 08:17 AM
Gratis pissed me off ages and ages ago. I had more than the necessary referrals and they refused to grant me any of them (to spite them having show in my account for a few days, and then being deleted mysteriously).
I know you do well by them, but I think they fuck over far more people than they actually allow to get free shit.
Posted by Ms. Pants at September 9, 2005 10:22 AM
How referrals are necessary to get the nano?
Posted by Joe at September 9, 2005 05:20 PM
I'll have to give it a try. I would love to get an ipod of any kind these days!
Posted by jenn at September 10, 2005 08:21 AM
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Doesn't Anyone Want to Help Me Out?
Okay, people, I only need one more completed sign up over at MP3Players4Free.com and then I can claim my $275 in cash. There's even tons of instant credit offers!
Doesn't anyone want to help me out? Pretty please? I'm so close!
Update: woot! Someone did an instant offer, so it looks like I should be good to go! For some reason it's not allowing me to pick my bonus gift, but I've e-mailed their tech support, so hopefully I'll hear something soon. Yay!
So, does anyone want to sign up for DS4Free.com now? I only need two more - one for the regular gift and one for the bonus. ;-)
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Free iTunes Download From Wells Fargo
If you've been interested in starting a new checking account with Wells Fargo, now's the time. When you open a new account, you're entered to win one of 125 Apple iBooks.
Not really interested in starting an account? You can still get a free iTunes download simply by requesting more information.
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Ha! I think we were already planning on signing up with Wells Fargo... and I didn't care who Deputy went with, but this perks my interest!! :D
Posted by susan at August 15, 2005 11:00 PM
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Hives and Blogathon Thoughts
Wow. What a last two days.
As you can probably tell from my last Blogathon posts, I ended up getting hives very, very badly on Saturday and Sunday. Like so bad that I couldn't open my eye because it was swollen shut. Like so bad I thought I was going to go crazy from the itching and that my face would never look normal again. Yeah, lots of fun.
I slept almost all day Sunday after the Blogathon, so apparently it is exhausting being the elephant man. I woke up this morning and went to the doctor's office, convinced the whole time that he was going to chide me for not going to an ER on Sunday (I did call the twenty-four hour nurse helpline on the back of my insurance card and she said if I wasn't having problems breathing, then I could wait until Monday) and that now my face was going to be permanently fucked up. Yeah, I'm not neurotic or anything. *rolls eyes*
Luckily, they were able to see me pretty soon after getting there since I showed up without an appointment. My doctor was concerned that there was going to be a problem with my eye since it was completely swollen shut, but after having me hold it open and track his finger, he said it looked fine and that there didn't seem to be a problem with it.
I then got a steroid shot and he gave me some allergy and steroid pills and a steroid cream to help with the itching. Since I'm still housesitting for Elaine, I drove back to her side of town to find a pharmacy. It's unbelievable, but I could only find one CVS over here and they were out of my medicine. I swear, on my side of town, you can't drive more than a block without hitting a CVS and/or Walgreen's, but I was having no luck today.
After about an hour, I finally remembered that there's a Super Wal-Mart not too far from her house, so I drove back that way. Sure enough, they had a pharmacy and had my medicine is stock, so I was able to get my stuff and head home.
I've spent most of the day napping, so I'm not sure if it's from the medicine, feeling crappy, or just a combination, but at least I can open my eye now. I think I'm going to grab some dinner and then go to bed early.
Aside from the hives and the last few hours of posts sounding really whiny (but I really did have a reason to whine, I swear!), Blogathon went really well.
Despite the fact that I only started raising money nine days before Blogathon started, I managed to raise exactly $400 for my charity, Heifer International.
My goal was to raise $500, but I would really love it if I could break $403, the amount I raised last year. Donations are being accepted until tomorrow evening, so if you could spare any money, I would really, really appreciate your donations. Remember, too, that for every $5.00 that you donate, your name goes in a drawing for a set of my Burn It mix CDs, four in total.
I also wanted to say thank you again to the people that have already sponsored me: Mac, Laurence, Wendy, Howard, Mie, Elaine, Ealasaid, Elke, Kristine, Ken, Luka, Brenna, Don, Groovehouse, Karel, Shawn, Lilith, Terry, Naubionna, Jaime, Katie, and Heather. Y'all truly rock!
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oh holy heck! i'm glad you're not gonna die! :) :) :)
Posted by Luka at August 9, 2005 12:51 AM
I'm always so worried when somebody mentions hives, even though one in five people will have an acute case in their lifetime. But because I am one of the lucky few to be afflicted with chronic hives, I have a unique perspective and I'm always scared when a friend mentions it! I'm so glad you're okay, I really am. Believe me, I know exactly what you went through.
Posted by Meredith at August 29, 2005 02:30 PM
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One, Two, Sponsor!
I got my first two Blogathon sponsors today - Mac and Laurence. Yeah! Thanks, guys!
You know you want to be like these cool kids, so go sponsor me.
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Your Weblog looks good. I like the layout -- nice color scheme. You posted a comment on my Web site less than two hours after the software was installed on the server. Your kind welcome message was much appreciated. How did you find out about my site so quickly? I'm just being curious. :-)
Posted by FM at July 30, 2005 10:17 AM
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2005 Blogathon
Last year I participated in Project Blog where you blog every half hour for 24 hours staight to raise money for charity (you can read all of my posts here).
I'd been planning on participating again but somehow Blogathon 2005 totally snuck up on me and to make a long story short, it's next Saturday and I haven't even started raising money.
Last year I raised slightly over $400 for Heifer International, who I'll be blogging for again this year.
If you're not familiar with Heifer International, they supply poor locations around the world (including here in the United States) with a gift animal - a goat, llama, water buffalo, rabbit, etc. - which the people of the region are then taught to take care of. The animal supplies the people with food, (milk, eggs, meat, etc.) items like fur that can be sold or used to make clothing, and much more.
The best part is that the recipient of the animal is then required to give some of the offspring to another family or group of people in need. They in turn do the same and so on and so forth. By teaching people how to become self-reliant and having them help others, Heifer has assisted millions of people in becoming healthy, happy individuals that can stand on their own two feet. In essence, Heifer is the embodiment of the sentiment "Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man, feed him for a lifetime."
For every $5.00 that you pledge to sponsor me, I'll put your name in a drawing for a set of my Burn It CDs, four CDs in total.
In addition, every half hour I'll put up at least one mp3 from my ginormous mp3 collection up for download. The music really ran the gamut and included stuff like The Lord of Acid's Pussy, Hooverphonic's Club Montepulciano, and Touch & Go's Would You...?.
I would love to top my goal from last year, so please sponsor me. It's for a really great cause and you get to watch me make sleep-deprived posts and download free music, so everyone wins.
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If you go out, you won't be able to participate... I take it you'll be partyin' at home during this event?
Posted by groovehouse at July 29, 2005 03:26 PM
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Free Flickr Schwag 1.0, baby!
In case you missed it Flickr, which rocks my socks more than I can even say, is giving away free schwag. All you have to do is send them a self-addressed envelope (they even take care of the postage) and you get three buttons and two stickers.
Yeah for free schwag! Go get yours!
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First OfferCentric Payment Received
 This week I received my first PayPal payment from OfferCentric (I elected to take the money rather than the item).
I guess this means that not only have I proved that Gratis Network isn't a scam, I've also proved the same thing for OfferCentric.
If you haven't signed up for the various sites where you can get free flat screen televisions, iPods (in all their different sizes and forms), designer handbags, computers, and more, what are you waiting for? It does take time and patience, but it's well worth it in my opinion.
If you're new to OfferCentric, here's the offers that you can take advantage of under them:
- MP3Players4Free.com
- PVPs4Free.com
- Cameras4Free.com
- DS4Free.com (Nintendo DS)
- iPodShuffles4Free.com
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Cool news, Congrats!!
I was hoping the OC stuff would be legit. I think I have a chance with one of their offers, though I'm still stuck trying to get 2 more people to complete offers for my Gratis iPod.
Posted by Pierce at May 28, 2005 03:58 PM
is there anything you haven't gotten from these people? they need you on their payroll, oh wait you are :0)
Posted by girlwonder at May 28, 2005 06:00 PM
Very cool!!!
Posted by Pam at May 28, 2005 06:05 PM
These places have FINALLY started letting Canadians sign up... yay! I'll definitely be signing up for some of them soon.
Posted by Karla at May 31, 2005 10:18 AM
Like I said before, hook me up with a completed Mini Mac offer, and I'll hook you up with completing one of yours. :D (We already made you dinner, so now I just need a completed offer!)
Posted by Christine at May 31, 2005 11:29 PM
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Flickr Obsession
Lately I have been spending most of my spare time over at Flickr.
I've got over 600 pictures in my photostream now, which means it takes a lot of time to go though and add titles, descriptions, and tags, not to mention uploading them to various groups (I belong to eighty-eight of them. I am such a freak). I've created seven sets and have several more in mind.
I've also added a few new shots of some flowers in the yard that I think turned out really well.
My newest thing to do, though, is to browse among the thousands of photos for new favorites since so many of the photos there are just stunningly beautiful. I then save the larger versions and now I've got tons of gorgeous backgrounds for my desktop. Right now this picture of a Sydney sunset is the desktop on my laptop and this one I took of some orange roses is my desktop on my regular computer.
So much photography fun. I've definitely got to get out and start taking more pictures, especially since Red is capable of taking some extraordinary photos.
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GreenZap = Free Cash!
This summer, PayPal is going to be experiencing a little competition from this new site, GreenZap.
I remember signing up for PayPal back in the day and getting $5 to join. Well, GreenZap is giving everyone who preregisters $25. That's $25, to you, for free, just for signing up. No banking information is even required.
I figured it can't hurt, so why don't you go sign up too? After all, who can't use another $25? Well, besides Bill Gates and Donald Trump and I doubt they read me anyway.
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I signed up for that. How could I pass up the $25? heh
Posted by NinaKaye at April 21, 2005 05:02 PM
I signed up too. Thanks! How could I resist $25!!
Posted by kat at April 21, 2005 05:08 PM
Im a money hungry guy, i want $25 bucks! Should be getting your cd soon!
Posted by Bill Gates at April 21, 2005 10:46 PM
i'm in! girl how do you find all this cool stuff?
Posted by lauren at April 22, 2005 12:57 PM
i know not how you find all this good stuff - but i'm glad you do.
Posted by girlwonder at April 22, 2005 03:51 PM
Thanks for the suggestion, I've been looking for an alternative to paypal for ages. At least GreenZap do not discriminate against 3/4 of the world like paypal do.
Posted by Mike at April 25, 2005 01:50 AM
I just signed up and emailed some friends...
Posted by robin at April 27, 2005 10:57 AM
I will caution you that there has been a great deal of concern about GZ. Take a look at http://www.greenzapscam.com/ .
Posted by Meredith at May 1, 2005 09:30 AM
This from the same people that said Paypal was a scam so many years ago. Got to love the people with the huge tinfoil hats.
Posted by Kay Roberts at May 9, 2005 09:13 PM
Primary Business Name GREENZAP
Number of Businesses 001
Business Name GREENZAP
Number of Owners 001
Owner MURPHY LINDA
Filing Date (CCyy/MM/DD) 20050310
Expiration Date(CCyy/MM/DD) 20100310
Business Conducted By Individual
Hmm, an Individual . .. what happened to the J Random Megacorp behind this?
Posted by OverlordQ at May 10, 2005 05:10 PM
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Blingo Search Tip
Several of y'all have signed up under me at Blingo, the new Google-based search engine that gives out prizes to random searchers.
I had noticed in their FAQ that you can only win two prizes a month (shame it's only two, but it's still two more than I would have had without them!). I wondered if you won a prize that you didn't really want, like a movie ticket (which five of my referrals have already won; way to go!), and chose not to claim it, would it count against your prize quota. They said no, it doesn't count, so you might want to keep this in mind when you win something.
If you're not already a member, what are you waiting on?
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I signed up under you. Now lets win some stuff!!
Posted by kat at April 18, 2005 11:05 PM
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Five Questions: The Meme
The other day Wendy, my birthday twin, participated in this meme where you get asked five questions and then you ask someone else five questions.
Here are mine:
1. Someone just gave you a round trip ticket anywhere in the world. Where ya gonna go? I am so going to Italy. I've always wanted to go there and I will see The Vatican before I die.
2. Which current reality show is one you'd fill out an application for? The Amazing Race. You get to travel, the challenges aren't super difficult like Survivor, and I like to think I'm smarter than most of those people on there and could manage to get out of a city in two hours (unlike Susan and Patrick on an episode a couple of weeks ago) even with my horrible sense of direction.
3. When you meet new people do you ever Google them to see what you can find? I think I did once, but for the most part, no. If they have a blog, though, I totally visit.
4. Have you ever actually stolen or wanted to steal a pair of bowling shoes? When I was a teenager, I was on a bowling league, and I had my own fancy light blue shoes so I didn't have to steal any.
5. Can you paint with all the colors of the wind? Of course.
Now it's your turn. Follow the rules for your own mini-interview.
THE RULES
1. Leave a comment, saying you want to be interviewed.
2. I will respond; I'll ask you five questions.
3. You'll update your journal with my five questions, and your five answers.
4. You'll include this explanation.
5. You'll ask other people five questions when they want to be interviewed.
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Italy is awesome! Go for it! I can't wait to go back. :-)
Posted by Pam at March 27, 2005 09:37 AM
Being the self-centered person that I am, I would like to be interviewed. But only by you because you rawk!
Posted by Katie at March 28, 2005 11:35 PM
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Give a Little Bit
There are several bloggers right now gearing up for their walkathons to help benefit some great charities. If you have a few dollars to spare, why not consider donating to the following people?
KB is raising money for the Walk for the Kidney & Urology Foundation of America. I've had kidney stones twice before thirty, so this is a cause near to my heart.
Wendy, my birthday twin, is raising money for the Three Day Walk for Breast Cancer.
Eka is also raising money for the Three Day Walk for Breast Cancer.
Pam is participating in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.
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Walkathons are always a good thing to do! I'm getting ready for mine too at the end of April.
Posted by Pam at March 23, 2005 08:38 AM
Does Pam have a link? It just goes to your site...
Posted by Christine at March 24, 2005 12:49 AM
Thanks for the support!
Posted by KB at March 24, 2005 08:50 AM
I am also doing the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Walk. I am trying to get some ideas for raising money. I need to earn $2100 to walk. It is for such a wonderful cause. Please check out my site if you would like to help out! Thanks~
http://www.the3day.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=61812&u=61812-77341162&e=273452576
Posted by janet coleman at April 19, 2005 09:58 AM
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=61812&lis=1&kntae61812=9D69F1DAF21F4E72A220F6D4D1ED85EC&supId=77341162
Here is the website
Posted by at April 19, 2005 10:01 AM
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Show Me the Music
I've seen people that have mentioned Audioscrobbler before, but it had totally slipped my mind until Mike reminded me about it.
So, being a lemming, I signed up and you can now view my profile and see what I'm listening to.
It also will let you see who you have musical tastes in common with, hopefully making it easier to find new groups that you like.
If you've got an account (or if you go sign up), add me to your Network so I can check you out.
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Double Your Gift to Heifer
I'm a big fan of the charity Heifer International. As a matter of fact, when I did the twenty-four hour Project Blog, they were the charity that I blogged for, raising over $400 in donations.
Right now, Heifer has become the beneficiary of a Million Dollar Matching Gift Challenge. This means that every dollar they raise between now and April 25th will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $1 million.
Their success stories are truly inspirational; you can see what a difference Heifer has made throughout the world.
If you've got a little extra money, even if it's just a few dollars, please consider donating something to help their cause.
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Coming Out of the Woodwork
 Christine has declared that today be a "De-lurking is Delightful" Day and since I've been feeling lonely, I'm going to follow suit.
This blog doesn't get as many readers as it used to, but I know that at least a few of you still drop by here. So, speak up. Say hi. Make me feel loved.
After all, it's my birthday month which means that I can declare the rest of the time up until the 18th (which is my actual birthday) as my Birthday Season (ala Mac).
This gives you the chance to start my Birthday Season off right! Say hi or even send me a present. After all, I'm going to be thirty! It's a big occassion. Well, at least to me it is. ;)
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hieeeeeeeeeeee ;)
Posted by LT at March 1, 2005 11:17 AM
March 18th is the best birthday in the world!! :)
Posted by Wendy at March 1, 2005 11:33 AM
Happy birthday fellow March person!
Posted by kat at March 1, 2005 11:34 AM
march birthdays are indeed superb but can not trump a july birthday! Happy birthday season.
Posted by syd at March 1, 2005 11:48 AM
i am de-lurking....i read you all the time but hardle ever comment :)
Posted by lyn at March 1, 2005 12:23 PM
Happy de-lurking day and Happy Birthday Season! I really like that idea... And since we share a birthday, I think it should be a National Holiday!
Posted by amber at March 1, 2005 12:26 PM
your milkshake still brings all the boys to the yard.
Posted by mikey at March 1, 2005 12:29 PM
Hey you...
Hurry up and come back to the Northeast soon. We need some sunshine!
Posted by KB at March 1, 2005 12:30 PM
*waves* De-lurking to say hi and teo tell you that 30's not all bad. I'm proof of that!
Posted by Daisyhead at March 1, 2005 12:40 PM
Happy March Birthday! and Happy De-Lurking Day. What a wonderful way to start March off.
Having past the 30th mark myself a while ago, I can say "Come on in! The water's great!" Its really not so bad. I wouldn't go back to my 20's, really...
Posted by Pumakat at March 1, 2005 01:21 PM
30 isn't bad. It's 31 that's the killer!
And me staring over the next hill at 33!
Happy Birth-Month!! :D
Posted by Lisa at March 1, 2005 01:27 PM
March fool's! Just popping in to say hi.... my recent contests have brought lots of people out of lurking! I've been quite impressed.
I found you a couple years ago at one of the Blogathons. Maybe the second one? Been popping in every now and then since then. Nice to keep up via Bloglines now.
Posted by eliot at March 1, 2005 02:26 PM
I've read for quite a while, but only comnmented a nandful of times. So, I'm officially de-lurking. And I am SO stealing that cute button. Umm, I mean, I'm borrowing it ;)
Happy Birthday month as well :)
Posted by Michelle at March 1, 2005 02:51 PM
Howdy!
Posted by kimberly at March 1, 2005 02:58 PM
I lurk around. :) Just so you know! :)
Posted by becca at March 1, 2005 04:20 PM
Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! Happy birthday! I think everyone should get a month to celebrate those big round number birthdays.
Thirty is becoming the new 21, or so I have read. I vaguely remember what I did when I turned 21 all those years ago. Feel free to extend that to every weekend between now and your actual birthday. You don't really need all those brain cells, right? ;)
Posted by Howard at March 1, 2005 04:27 PM
Happy Birthday month!
Posted by Daria at March 1, 2005 05:45 PM
I guess it wouldn't hurt me to de-lurk long enough to wish you a Happy Birthday Season.
Isn't the 18th a great birthday? it's like getting spring break as a present.
Posted by Pierce at March 1, 2005 06:26 PM
Hello! :)
Posted by heather at March 1, 2005 08:12 PM
Dude, you're not allowed to be lonely when I've extended like a zillion invitations and you haven't taken me up on any of them. :D Well, I mean, I guess you are - but come on over! We need a slumber party! And since Mike's gone, I'd let you sleep with me... *grin*
Posted by Christine at March 1, 2005 10:34 PM
Happy Birthday Sweetie!!! Gosh, I've sorta known you a damn long time, haven't I?
Here's to the best year ever! 
Posted by Christine at March 2, 2005 12:21 AM
A day late but I decided to de-lurk! Happy birthday season - and welcome to your 30-somethings!
Posted by cybertoad at March 2, 2005 03:39 PM
Happy Birthday Season! I sure wish I was turning 30 again! :-) Mine's coming up in June and I'll be 40...yuck, however someone told me there is a law stating that after 39 your birthdays start going backwards.. I sure hope its true! :-) Happy Birthday Season to you!
Posted by Pam at March 2, 2005 03:55 PM
happy early 30th birthday!
Posted by eve at March 3, 2005 01:02 AM
HAPPY BELATED!!
Posted by JYOSEPH ! at March 3, 2005 10:47 AM
Happy Delurking & early birthday wishes! 30 was a fantastic year for me. Which is why I have celebrated that one seven times.
::waves::
Posted by debutaunt at March 4, 2005 03:09 PM
I'm de-lurking! I stop in and read you almost every day.
Posted by allie at March 4, 2005 04:01 PM
Hi! It's a few days later but I'm sending some love!
Posted by Christine at March 6, 2005 05:36 PM
When you 30 tell them your 40 and everyone will go on about how you "don't look your age"
my first time here but, I'll be back!
Posted by 30 at March 23, 2005 12:51 PM
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Rabbit Rabbit!
Hard to believe, but it's already March 1st.
If you haven't said anything yet this month (which has only been about four minutes in the central time zone), go ahead and say, "Rabbit, rabbit."
If you're just now reading this this morning, simply reverse the process as you go to bed tonight by saying, "Tibbar tibbar." That's rabbit rabbit backwards.
It'll bring you some extra luck, especially if you're a March baby like me.
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I said it-Mine B-Day is 3/26
Posted by Terry at March 1, 2005 06:50 AM
I'll have to do that tonight as I drift off to sleep. I need all the luck I can get right about now.
Posted by Daisyhead at March 1, 2005 12:45 PM
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Gratis Customer Service Comes Through
As many of your know, I've received items from FreeHandbags.com, FreeiPods.com, FreePhotoiPods.com, FreeiPodShuffle.com, and FreeFlatScreens.com.
Last week I was contacted by Sean from Gratis Customer Support. A magazine wanted to write an article about people's experiences receiving their items and since I had just gotten my purple Coach bag, he was interested in my story, good or bad.
Unfortunately for Sean, my handbag experience was by far my worst. It took several e-mails and six weeks to get credit for my offer, they put my account on hold for a brief period, and worst of all, put my brother's handbag and flatsceen accounts on indefinite hold because they suspected we might be the same person.
I told Sean all of this, being very polite and including the fact that I'd had other experiences with Gratis that were much more positive.
He got back to me right away, was very nice and apologetic for my problems, and offered to look into my brother's account. To make a long story short, Russell's accounts were taken off of hold, he received credit for his offer, and Sean is now my personal in with Gratis Customer Service.
I know some people have had problems with Gratis in the past, but I hope that this recent experience with customer support means that they listened to all the people who had legitimate complaints and will be more flexible in their hold policies.
As a matter of fact, I was so pleased that I went out and signed up for FreeGamingSystems.com, FreeMiniMacs.com, and FreePSPs.com.
If you haven't signed up for any of Gratis's offers (or OfferCentrics.com's either), you can get a complete list here. You can even e-mail me your own referral link (don't post them here; I will delete them) and get added to the conga line that I have going on.
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Happy early B-day  mine is March 26th (32)
Posted by Terry at February 22, 2005 10:06 AM
Oh! Did you finally use my link for the free MiniMac? If so, Mike owes you dinner! (If not... well, *pout*)
Posted by Christine at February 22, 2005 10:07 AM
It's refreshing to hear that your still having all the good luck with them! I'm hanging in there.. so many signups but only three follow-thrus. Congrats again!
Posted by Pam at February 22, 2005 09:56 PM
I'm still trying for that darn iPod for my boyfriend. Only one person completed an offer... a ton signed up, but just one completion. Nice to see that someone is making it work for them.
Posted by the hippie at February 23, 2005 10:20 AM
Very early happy b-day, mine is on the 18 also.
I am still working in my original iPod offer I need 3 people to complete offers. I really want to try the Mac Mini but i'm just imagining the issues I'll have getting that many sign ups .
Posted by Pierce at February 23, 2005 09:17 PM
I signed up at Freedesktoppc.com. After bugging all my friends and family to death, I finally got all 10 referrals completed. Suddenly my account changed to "hold" status, and gratis claims I have "multiple accounts"!? I honestly worked hard and put my reputation on the line, swearing to my referrals that this was not a scam. I don't have any way to contact the company other than through my in-account customer service, and they won't respond to any of my pleas for help. Could you assist me with information on how to contact gratis so that I can prove I am not "cheating"? They seem to be giving me the cold shoulder, and after all the work I put into this I don't want to just give up. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
Posted by PJ at March 5, 2005 03:56 AM
Hey,
Can you forward seans email to me?
I am on hold also and i just started up an online pettition for other people that were placed on hold for legit referals.
can u please help me out??
Posted by Sean at March 8, 2005 07:33 AM
i am having the same problem can someone pleas egive me the customer serfvice number. I have completed offer and so have my friends but only two got credit so i need to get hold of customer service number because i have tryed the internal one and have not been replied to.
Posted by max at September 27, 2005 07:53 AM
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Music in the Mix
Time for a music meme since Mike tagged me.
Random 10:
1. K Ci & JoJo - Tell Me It's Real.
2. Information Society - Ozar Midrashim 1.1
3. Mono - Slimcea Girl
4. Gipsy Kings - Solo par Ti.
5. Erasure - Always (Trance Mix)
6. Bananarama - A Perfect World
7. Hi-Five - I Can't Wait Another Minute
8. Gary Allan - Man Of Me
9. ABC - Blame
10. Trace Adkins - (This Ain't No) Thinkin' Thing
1. What is the total amount of music files on your computer?
56.05 GBs (if I did the math right) in various folders. I still need to sort through a little over half of that for duplicates, incomplete files, etc. Some day all my music will be cleaned up...
2. The last CD you bought is: Depeche Mode's Remixes 81-04 (limited edition three disc set)
3.What is the song you last listened to before this message?
The El Orbits - Night and Day
4. Write down five songs you often listen to or that mean a lot to you.
The El Orbits - Talk To Me
Dido - See you when you're 40
INXS - Not Enough Time
Outkast - The Way You Move
George Michael - Cowboys and Angels
5. Who are you gonna pass this stick to (three people and why)?
- Mac because her taste in music rocks
- Christine because she made one of my favorite Burn It CDs of all time
- Promoguy because we talk about music (and all kinds of other things) a lot
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Free iPod Shuffle
I wasn't going to sign up, but Christine begged me to, so I registered for a free iPod Shuffle at FreeiPodShuffle.com.
It's a Gratis Network site and since I've got a free iPod, a free photo iPod, a free designer handbag, and a free flat screen TV, I know it's not a scam. You only have to get three users for the iPod Shuffle, so it should be easy enough to do.
They are so cute. You know you want one, especially for free. So go sign up here.
Just as a reminder, the complete list of free stuff that you can get (includes flat screen televisions, Nintendo DSs, TiVos, photo iPods, and more) can be found here.
As always, don't put your own referral links here. I will delete them!
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I'd sign up - but I already did the thing for Christine! BUT, you can help me get a free !!
Posted by don at January 13, 2005 12:09 PM
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The Song Meme-ory Games Answers
I just realized I never posted the answers to the Song Meme-ory that I posted last month. Sixteen songs were guessed correctly, leaving nine of them unguessed with KB getting the most correct with four right answers.
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1. Sitting in an armchair with my head between my hands. Wouldn't have to be like this if only you'd understand. The Cranberries - Wanted; guessed by Syd
2. Just try to see in the dark. Just try to make it work. To feel the fear before you're here. The Cure - Close To Me; guessed by Somewhat
3. Two dozen other stupid reasons why we should suffer for this. Harvey Danger - Save it For Later
4. You've got to bet on yourself, now star, 'cause that's your best bet. 311 - All Mixed Up; guessed by KB
5. Miles and miles away from your touch, aching everywhere. Drill - What You Are
6. I believe that fate has brought us here and we should be together, babe. Macy Gray - I Try; guessed by Kelly
7. My heart is yours. It's you that I hold on to. Coldplay - Sparks; guessed by Rain
8. Softly in the distance nothing stirs about and the night is filled with the sound of a whipporwil. Shenandoah - Sunday in the South
9. Boy, you best pray that I bleed real soon. How's that thought for you? Tori Amos - Silent All These Years; guessed by Meredith
10. See the pyramids along the Nile. Watch the sun rise on a tropic isle. Bob Dylan - You Belong To Me; guessed by Mark Smith
11. When we make love it seems a little desolate. It's hard sometimes not to look away. Dido - Stoned; guessed by KB
12. It lit up the fish like rain and rained them down on me. The Cure - Hot! Hot! Hot!; guessed by KB
13. I'll take my chances, I'll take it day by day. Let the curtain fall I'm out of love that's all. Nelson - I Can Hardly Wait
14. Don't you know, it's not easy when you gotta walk upon that line. INXS - What You Need; guessed by Pierce
15. I hate to look into those eyes and see an ounce of pain. Guns 'N Roses - Sweet Child 'O Mine; guessed by RedJen
16. Four in the morning, you're still wide awake. Just can't shake, shake, shake your headache. Ivy - Lucy Doesn't Love You
17. I'm the chill that never left your spine in the building where you live and breathe. Quarterflash - Take Me To Heart; guessed by Kimberly
18. Your knees'll start shaking and your fingers pop like a pinch on the neck of Mr. Spock. Beastie Boys - Intergalactic; guessed by Meredith
19. I may not drive a fancy car or be a famous movie star, but all of that can fade in the morning light. Donny Osmond - If It's Love That You Want
20. The telephone is screaming. Won't she leave me alone? The Police - Mother; guessed by Pierce
21. I scream long and hard, "Won't somebody help me?" The Motels - Shock
22. You've got your mother's cheekbones and your father's crooked smile. Her Space Holiday - Something To Do With My Hands
23. Ain't nothin' better. We beat the odds together. Shania Twain - Still the One; guessed by KB
24. I know you really loved me but, you see, my hands were tied. Leonard Cohen - Waiting For the Miracle
25. Who would of believed that you where part of a dream? Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You; guessed by RedJen « Hide it .: 621 words at 08:46 PM in Participation :: Link :: Pings
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Free Photo iPod - Delivered!
I'm over at Elaine's house and dogsitting while she is in Paris for Christmas. I called home and was talking to my mom when she noticed a DHL truck outside. I thought my 40 GB photo iPod from FreePhotoiPods.com might be delivered today and sure enough, that was it!
I really wish I was home now so I could play with it. Wheee! A new gadget just in time for Christmas!
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Wow!! You are so lucky!!! I'm jealous! I think I'm going to break down and buy myself a iPod after Christmas :-) Have a Merry Christmas!
Posted by Pam at December 23, 2004 12:29 PM
Oh how I wish this was open to Canadians! Congrats :)
Posted by kelly at December 23, 2004 01:16 PM
Nice! So does this mean your other one is for sale :-)
Posted by IgwanaRob at December 23, 2004 02:06 PM
Greetings from Paris! Hope the dogs are treating you nicely and thanks for watching the house for us! Merry Christmas!
Posted by cybertoad at December 24, 2004 07:53 AM
but will you share the IPOD with me????
: )
Posted by Jay at December 24, 2004 08:11 AM
Wow congrats! I'm deffinitely jealous, I am still trying for 3 more signups to finish off my old freeipod.
Posted by Pierce at December 24, 2004 05:44 PM
Wow, Paris in winter! I've never been at all but I'd love to go. I'm jealous of Elaine!
DHL delivered a holiday present for us, too: the digital cable box! We're happy about that too.
Happy holidays hon!
Posted by Meredith at December 25, 2004 02:10 PM
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The Song Meme-ory Game
I saw this over at KB's and I just had to play. Here's the rules:
Step 1: Put your media player on random.
Step 2: Pick your favorite lines from the first 25 songs that play.
Step 3: Post and let everyone you know guess what song the lines come from.
Step 4: Cross out the songs when someone guesses correctly and give them credit.
As these songs get guessed, I'll put them up for download. Right click and save as on the song name. Don't cheat and use Google either!
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1. Sitting in an armchair with my head between my hands. Wouldn't have to be like this if only you'd understand. The Cranberries - Wanted; guessed by Syd
2. Just try to see in the dark. Just try to make it work. To feel the fear before you're here. The Cure - Close To Me; guessed by Somewhat
3. Two dozen other stupid reasons why we should suffer for this.
4. You've got to bet on yourself, now star, 'cause that's your best bet. 311 - All Mixed Up; guessed by KB
5. Miles and miles away from your touch, aching everywhere.
6. I believe that fate has brought us here and we should be together, babe. Macy Gray - I Try; guessed by Kelly
7. My heart is yours. It's you that I hold on to. Coldplay - Sparks; guessed by Rain
8. Softly in the distance nothing stirs about and the night is filled with the sound of a whipporwil.
9. Boy, you best pray that I bleed real soon. How's that thought for you? Tori Amos - Silent All These Years; guessed by Meredith
10. See the pyramids along the Nile. Watch the sun rise on a tropic isle. Bob Dylan - You Belong To Me; guessed by Mark Smith
11. When we make love it seems a little desolate. It's hard sometimes not to look away. Dido - Stoned; guessed by KB
12. It lit up the fish like rain and rained them down on me. The Cure - Hot! Hot! Hot!; guessed by KB
13. I'll take my chances, I'll take it day by day. Let the curtain fall I'm out of love that's all.
14. Don't you know, it's not easy when you gotta walk upon that line. INXS - What You Need; guessed by Pierce
15. I hate to look into those eyes and see an ounce of pain. Guns 'N Roses - Sweet Child 'O Mine; guessed by RedJen
16. Four in the morning, you're still wide awake. Just can't shake, shake, shake your headache.
17. I'm the chill that never left your spine in the building where you live and breathe. Quarterflash - Take Me To Heart; guessed by Kimberly
18. Your knees'll start shaking and your fingers pop like a pinch on the neck of Mr. Spock. Beastie Boys - Intergalactic; guessed by Meredith
19. I may not drive a fancy car or be a famous movie star, but all of that can fade in the morning light.
20. The telephone is screaming. Won't she leave me alone? The Police - Mother; guessed by Pierce
21. I scream long and hard, "Won't somebody help me?"
22. You've got your mother's cheekbones and your father's crooked smile.
23. Ain't nothin' better. We beat the odds together. Shania Twain - Still the One; guessed by KB
24. I know you really loved me but, you see, my hands were tied.
25. Who would of believed that you where part of a dream? Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You; guessed by RedJen « Hide it .: 615 words at 06:43 PM in Participation :: Link :: Pings
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I know that #23 is Shania Twain's "Still the One" because I sing that one to the wife all the time.
OMG, #4 is 311's "All Mixed Up" (dunno what ta do... Love that album, actually I love the first two albums.
Posted by KB at December 15, 2004 07:35 PM
#9: Tori Amos, Silent All These Years
#18: Beastie Boys, Intergalactic
Posted by Meredith at December 15, 2004 08:24 PM
#10 You belong to me
Posted by Mark Smith at December 16, 2004 12:17 AM
#15 is Sweet Child of Mine - Guns 'n' Roses
#25 is Can't Smile Without You - Barry Manilow
Posted by RedJen at December 16, 2004 12:53 AM
14 What You Need by INXS
20 Mother by The Police
Posted by Pierce at December 16, 2004 03:01 AM
#6 is "I Try" by Macy Gray.
Posted by Kelly at December 16, 2004 10:47 AM
#1 is from the Cranberries, is it Linger?
Posted by syd at December 16, 2004 11:23 AM
Not linger, not linger, it's You wanted it all, by the Cranberries!
Posted by syd at December 16, 2004 11:25 AM
More time to look today. #11 is a Dido song. I hear her voice. I just don't know the name. And how can I miss The Cure! #12 is "Hot! Hot! Hot!" Kiss me, kiss me, kiss me...
Posted by KB at December 16, 2004 01:02 PM
#7 is Sparks by Coldplay. Neat game. [:
Posted by Rain at December 16, 2004 04:18 PM
Ooh, I know one!
#17 is Quarterflash - Take Me To Heart
I love that song!
Posted by kimberly at December 16, 2004 06:11 PM
Number two is The Cure, Close to Me. Love that song.
Posted by Somewhat at December 17, 2004 10:23 AM
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Holiday Sharing
It's time for the holidays (already!). Part of the most wonderful thing about the holidays is how people seem to want to help others more than usual. If you'd like to help out, why not give $6 to help Chinese students get eyeglasses? It's just a few dollars and it can make a real difference in someone's life.
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I usually donate my old glasses once the prescription is too old for me to use them.
Posted by girl at December 2, 2004 08:17 AM
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It's Secret Santa Time!
It's that time of year again! ThinkBlank's Secret Santa program is back for another year.
It's simple: you fill out some basic information and give the address to your Amazon.com Wishlist. On December 10th, you get an e-mail with someone else's info and Wishlist. You then buy a gift and send it off to them. The limit is $15, so it's a cheap enough exchange.
This will be my third year and I've really enjoyed it in the past. If any of this sounds interesting, go check it out. After all, who doesn't like getting and receiving presents?
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hey! thanx for the heads up. this sounds like fun.
Posted by kimberly at November 25, 2004 02:17 AM
i signed up again this year. Should be fun. :)
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