Friday, October 29, 2010

STWEEP






Twitter Sweep.

Are you in? Want to win some great prizes?

To quickly recap, this is a Melbourne Cup Sweep. If you want in, you just have to donate $5 to your favourite charity and then leave a comment below letting me know you've done so. I won't be going all Inspector Clouseau on your arse and checking you so I trust you to do the right thing.

If you don't have a favourite charity, can I suggest Young Care? Currently more than 6,500 young Australians (under the age of 65) with full-time care needs are living in aged care simply because there are few alternatives. These guys are committed to finding and funding a better solution. Their website can be found HERE.




So, a usual sweep consists of people contributing money and said money being divided up into prizes.   As we are giving our money to a worthy charity (remember peoples, anything over $2 is a tax deduction) we are lucky enough to have prizes donated to give away instead.

So far, this is what we have :

$30 BWS Gift Card


Kylie Ladd's Audio Book of After The Fall.  An AWESOME book.



An autographed copy of Kate Hunters fabulous book.  She was on the Gruen Transfer YOU KNOW!!!


Sarah (@Maya_Abeille) has donated this luffley YSL makeup brush kit.




So, the lovely Sarah at @SeraphimSp has donated this awesome Napoleon Booty.



MsKymOG has donated 2 tickets for a XXX brewery tour


A copy of How To Train Your Dragon on DVD from the lovely Sarah (@sassbee)



@Annieb25 has donated this DVD and the CDS below (1 Prize)



Two CDS that accompany above DVD in this prize, Andrew Lloyd Webber & David Campbell Below

One more CD - David Campell on Broadway

2 Tickets to See Red Hill on the 22nd Of November at BCC Myer Centre (Thanks Bronnie @maidinaustralia)


The gorgeous Alison (@Melbourne_Mumma) has donated this on BlueRay (for the rich people)
Dee at http://socketagency.com/ has donated an ad for someone- either tv, radio or print (but if it's print, it will just be headline and copy
Gorgeous pack of post card from Cat (Thanks)



 Last place will be receiving this:

That's right people, I've raided my 3rd draw down of shit and found all of the above.  It includes a Cheesecake Shop Cutter/Server, a Number two candle, half a can of pink hairspray, a Nokia battery, a screw and an unidentified metal object.  No need to thank me.


I will conduct the prize draw assisted by my lovely assistant Phil (See picture below) 

The 3yo will NOT be assisting.


on the Tuesday of the race (the 2nd of November)  Of course any horse that gets scratched after the draw is basically tough titties but you will go to bed that night comfortable in the knowledge you donated at least $5 to someone in need.

So.  Are we off and racing then?  


UPDATE: HERE IS YOUR DRAW:  As we've had so many entries, we've had to do more than one sweep.  The prizes will be allocated like this.  1st, 2nd and 3rd (Last in all sweeps will all received some sunshiny goodness of the 3rd drawer down of shit)  1st of the 1st sweep will get to choose first, 1st of 2nd sweep next etc etc. Okey Dokey.  Will Philbo supervising here are your horses


SWEEP 1


LUCY -  Linton (22)
SARAH (SeraphimSP) - Descarado (11)
ELE - Precedence (20)
CATE P - Red Ruler (21)
Denyse - Campanologist (2)
ChonnyM - Buccellati (10)
Maximum Light - Maluckyday (24)
Jane Moharich - Mr Medici (6)
Kristen Coggan - Holberg (19)
Ali (Mummahh) - Shoot Out (7)
Terry Hands - Americain (8)
Thea - Zipping (4)
Bronnie - So You Think (3)
Kate Hunter - Manighar (13)
Nomie - Illustrious Blue (5)
Kylie L - Shocking (1)
Elaine (Theas MIL) - Zavite (17)
Jaime - Bauer (18)
Macsnorky  - Master O'Reilly (14)
Tiff - Harris Tweed (12)
Stretchy Princess - Tokai Trick (9)
Annieb - Profound Beauty (16)
Marita - Once Were Wild (23)
Tracy (Ruddygood) - Monaco Consul (15)


SWEEP NUMBER 2


Sarina P (Annieb's MIL) - Buccellati (10)
Sass - So You Think (3)
Bugalugx - Tokai Trick (9)
Nat Peck - Maluckyday (24)
MsKymOG - Shoot Out (7)
Carol D - Once Were Wild (23)
Sarah (Maya_Abeille) - Campanologist (2)
Being Me - Linton (22)
Judi - Holberg (19)
Carly Findlay - Precedence (20)
Jodie A - Master O'Reilly (14)
Kallie - Harris Tweed (12)
Bigwords - Illustrious Blue (5)
Cat - Manighar (13)
Michelle - Zavite (17)
KJ - Descardo (11)
DeeMadigan - Bauer (18)
Jodesmac - Profound Beauty (16)
NickyLavigne - Zipping (4)
Indydreaming - Mr Medici (6)
Linda - Americain (8)
MotorbikeNut - Red Ruler (21)
SarWah - Monaco Consul (15)

And because the last spot was taken at exactly the same time - the two last ladies will have the same horse, but enough prizes to go round so:


Melbourne Mumma - Shocking (1)
Allison Triffett - Shocking (1)




Good LUCK!!






RESULTS

1st - Americain
2nd - Maluckyday
3rd - So You Think
4th - Zipping
5th - Harris Tweed
LAST - Zavite 


So in order of win & sweep draw, the prizes will be picked and eliminated like this:

1. Terry Hands - BWS Voucher
2. Linda - Napoleon Makeup Kit
3. Maximum Light - How to Train your Dragon DVD
4. Nat Peck - Mosquito Advertising Book
5. Bronnie - Advertising from Dee
6. Sass - YSL Makeup brush
7. Thea - Project Runway DVD, DC CD and Andrew Lloyd Webber CD
8. Nicky Lavigne - Kylie Ladds Audio Book
9. Tiff - Postcards
10. Kallie
11. Elaine (Theas MIL)
12. Michelle


I will put up next to each name what they have picked so you know what's left :)

53 comments:

Lucy said...

Bern, you rock. I am IN.

(And I think Phil is a babe.)

I want to win your 3rd drawer down shit, to add it to my "drawer of doom" shit.

My $5 is going to Captian Starlight.....off to go do my donation now......

xx

Sarah said...

Yay! I'm in. Thanks so much for organising this Bern as well. x

Ele said...

Count me in Bern, good on you - I'll donate an extra fiver to JDRF, close to our hearts, eldest gal was diagnosed with type 1 about 18 months ago - http://www.jdrf.org.au/

Cate P said...

I have my hat ready, by bottle of cheap wine and I may even wear heels for the occasion. Which I will try not to throw up on.
Bring on the Twittercup.
Going to go check out your charity Bern, sounds good to me.

Anonymous said...

Oh wow, Bern you are such a honey!! Love your work. & I am a totally avid Melb Cup fan. I always did the sweeps at school so it'll be my pleasure to pop on the fascinator & pour the bubbly & actually watch it on a TV..so, the prizes are stunning!! And the "judges/adjudicators "are very handsome!

My $5 has to go to Parkinsons Australia - it's a shit of a disease & more research & support def. Needed. Thanks for your suggestion- I'd like to give to all but I picked PD because of my Bern!! Xxx Denyse

@ChonnyM said...

In like Flynn (who was Flynn by the way?). I'll be donating to the Cancer Council. And I shall be hatting it on Cup Day!!

Maximum Light said...

Ha! I love it. Love your work.
PLease may I join your Melbourne Cup Stweep.
I have just got back to civilisation and logged on.
This is the first tweep I read.
Am I too late?
I shall donate to Cystic Fibrosis Aust, a cause close to my heart.

xx

ML

@janemoharich said...

Bern,

I'm in and will be donating to Youngcare.

I will see what special things I have to donate for prizes...

Standby.

Jane.

Kristen Coggan said...

Please count me in. Will donate to the RSPCA. Our furry friends need help as well. :-). What a fantastic idea this is. Will be fascinating out here with the cows! Oh and Miss 3!

Mummahh said...

I'm in I've donated over $5 to the twitter shutdown cause for Autism..but I will also donate to young care as soon as I post this comment!
Illalso turn my house upside down to see if I have anything to donate.
xO

Terry Hands said...

Sign me up Bern. Just donated over $5 to Cancer Council of Australia in memory of my Dad.

An awesome way to generate charity donations

Thea said...

You betcha I'm in!
I was going to pick Young Care anyway!!
I'll like it up with my Giving Blog and let you know when I've donated.
Thanks Bern, awesome idea!!!

Thea said...

I'm back....done...

http://myyearofgiving.blogspot.com/2010/10/week-forty-four-1st-november.html

Bronnie and family said...

I'm in! $5 to the RSPCA for me. And I can give away a double movie pass if you like ... I've been give a few to give away on my blog, and can donate one double pass to you. Will email the details and image later today.

kate Hunter said...

Bern, As you know, I am in. However, I don't think it was necessary for you to post that pic of me in the pink dress. I sent it to you for a private giggle. Best regards, Kate

Nomie said...

Done. I'm in. Donated to Beyond Blue.
Great Idea too Bern! x

Kylie said...

Am with Kate- though at least I am still upright in my leopard print jumpsuit, and let me tell you it was a hell of an effort to get the turf out of her teeth.

My money goes to the Asylum Seeker Program (Hotham Mission) in Melbourne. Looking forward to Tuesday!

Thea said...

And back again, my mother-in-law (Elaine) wants to join the fun. Have just donated and extra $5 to Young Care for her, too. :)

Jaime [SWHHW] said...

I'll be donating to a Relay for Life team. Great idea Bern.

macsnorky said...

I'm in! Have just donated over $5 to Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Australia.

Love this idea - thanks Bern!

tiff(threeringcircus) said...

I'm definitely in. I'll go right now and donate to the starlight foundation who keep Ivy entertained when she is in the hospital.

Stretchy Princess said...

Count me in!

My $ goes to World Vision's Child Rescue program. http://www.worldvision.com.au/ourwork/solutions/ChildRescue.aspx

See you all on Tuesday! ;)

livinglifeasme said...

Hello lovely. I am in. Have donated $10 to Youngcare so I can also enter my Mother in Law - Sarina P. I thought I recognised Kate & Kylie in that photo. I was in the portaloo vomiting, which is why I'm not in the photo also.

Marita said...

Oh cool. I shall donate $5 to the breast cancer foundation.

ruddygood said...

How many are in the field? Have we any horses left? Bet mine's the donkey at the end...that third drawer stuff will look smashing in my basket on the bench (third drawer is full).

My fiver is going to Dainere's fund.

And theeeere offf.... (I love the Cup!)

Sass said...

I'm in!
Have donated to Beyond Blue!

Bugalugx said...

Okay, I'm in...will give $5 to Ronald McDonald House when Liam gets his Happy Meal next.
I ain't putting no fascinator on my head though! You can't make me!!!!!!!!
Good luck everyone, for Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.

Nat Peck said...

Hi all, I'm also in :). Just donated to aeiou foundation (supporting children with autism). Giddiup!!

MsKymOG said...

Hi, I'm in. I have donated to Cancer Council Queensland. Thanks for organising, Bern.

Carol said...

oh hell yes - I'm in - it was the klarsy pic that got me! I will top up my colleague who is doing the MS Sydney to the Gong bikeride.

Sarah (Maya_Abeille) said...

Have we run out of horses yet?

I'm in like Flynn! Although not sure if Flynn was usually so late to the party...I'm going to sponsor Karen (Carol's colleague) doing the Syd to the Gong bike ride too (and she can dob me in if I don't - keeping the bastard (me) honest!)

My good gf has recently been diagnosed as pre-MS (70% chance of developing symptoms at some stage) and she has a newborn and a toddler. Her doctors say there is constant dev & research into better treatment, just need to keep the funding coming!

Also have an YSL make up brush kit to donate as prize, will send pic tomorrow! xx

Being Me said...

We must have run out of horses by now! But I've still donated to the Wildlife Victoria fund. Have a great race, get fascinated ;)

Judi - jlo365 said...

Hi there...

love this idea... well done! Will be donated to your suggested charity - Young Care - a great cause.

Carly Findlay said...

Yep, donated to Starlight Foundation.
Hope I win the junk in your kitchen drawer. :)

Bronnie and family said...

Just had to comment again, as I noticed the prize for (un)lucky last. I have a draw full of crap also. I can raid it for the cause?
(Agree with the ladies, Phil is a babe. Rather love the mini-Phil also).

Jodie at Mummy Mayhem said...

Hiya Bern! Great idea. Read about it last nite, but hadn't donated yet...

Anyhoo....I had the 3yr put $5 in to the Guide Dogs Association doggie at Coles. (We usually put in a couple of coins each week, so he was excited to add more!)

So count me IN!

I don't care what I win. I just want to WIN! Ha ha...

And if I don't...doesn't matter. Had fun coming here anyhow!

x

~~Kallie~~ said...

This is the only money I'll be spending in relation to The Cup and it's money well spent :) Ours will go into the Wonderful spinning wishing well of the RFDS at our local Coles. All in 20c pieces since they spin best. Hmm maybe I should film the spin lol Son LOVES doing the spin and would happily donate squillions if I let him :)

bigwords said...

I'm in! Am about to pop to the Youngcare site and make my donation. Great idea!

Let the best horse win and it better be mine!!!!! Better go make a hat.

xx

Cat said...

IN! & what a great cause you've highlighted!! What fun for those of us not in an office for once!! ;)

Michelle said...

if you still have room I'd like to be in - donated to Autism Victoria since I'm meant to be switched off today :)

kj said...

OK, I won't be around much tomorrow as hubby is back from Germany (hip hip f'ing hooray!), so my twittering is being curtailed, but I have hatted up and will be making my donation to Childfund

deemadigan said...

Hi, I'm in!
Will be donating to the Salvos- will have a hatted avator up by the morning

deemadigan

In terms of prizes I can write an ad for someone- either tv, radio or print (but if it's print, it will just be headline and copy- I have bugger all mac skills to do a proper layout! )

Jodesmac said...

great idea Bern,
am i too late?
i am off to donate to Young Care now,
(whether i get a horse or not)

nicky said...

Here I am. I was the first to read your post, then completely forgot to come back and donate, which will be to your charity, Young Care.
I have a fascinator and will take a pic before I leave tomorrow for Melb Cup lunch.

Love you for organizing the Swtweep.

N x

DenyseMakingMemories said...

So, practical me who is a veteren sweep organiser but a virgin stweep participant wonders are we sharing a horsie?? Dunno, Bern, what you'll do? But with charities getting something, us tweeps having fun, and fab prizes what will it matter, it's all about YOUVE GOTTA BE IN IT!!
Thanks for setting this all up - Fun

Linda said...

I'm in please! $5 to Young Care after the school run I promise.

This will be my little spot of pleasure in this soggy Melbourne Cup day. I have a giant chip on my shoulder that I have to miss the glam lunch I was invited to because I couldn't find a single other soul who could pick Mr 5 up at 3pm. Even mum was busy at a Melb Cup function. God it sucks when you have to be responsible for your *own children*.

OK, unexpected vent over and may I say again, thank you for giving me a way to participate in something horsy today. xo

SarWah said...

Ok computer probes be damned I am in!! Donation made to the Wildlife Warriers Ailish Bolts fundraising
The selection of prizes is impressive
Cheers
Sara

MotorbikesLady said...

Hubby & I donate $20.00 each month via Direct Debit $10.00 to the Guide Dogs & $10.00 to the R.S.P.C.A in Queensland.

Thank you for all the hard work in the sweep first time I'vw every backed or done a Melb Cup sweep

(((( Hugs ))))

Alison Triffett - Style Counsel said...

I want in too please?! If i'm not too late? Have my hat on already! Never even won pass the parcel as a kid so hoping today my luck will change?! Donating to McGrath Foundation 'cos my dear friend was diagnosed with stage 3 aggressive breast cancer a couple of weeks ago.

Melbourne Mumma said...

Count me in as the last ticket...if I'm not too late. $10 gone to the MS Society this morning.

So Now What? said...

So that fills up two sweeps. We have a lot of prizes to go around, so will check back in and if there are heaps more entries, will do another one xxx

Thanks everyone, we've raised $240 for charities - Yay Us. xx

Jayne said...

Heya - thanks Bern for putting me at the last minute. I made my donation to the Stillbirth Foundation :) http://www.stillbirthfoundation.org.au/

Terry Hands said...

Awesome stuff Bern, I havent won a sweep in years. I had Americain and So You Think in a boxed trifecta.

Thanks for running such a great sweep and to all the donators of prizes, thank you.