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date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:14:04 +0100,    group: uk.rec.competitions        back       
Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
gf had a parcel today from Bottlegreen Drinks today.

She has won six contemporary glasses from LSA, a hand crafted pitcher, and a 
hamper of Bottlegreens cordials which should be delivered soon.
From Sat Express 02 Aug so big thanks to Graham.

On a more disappointing note, my gf has been advised that she has won a trip 
for two to Canada.
Unfortunately the restrictions on it are so tough we may not be able to take 
it.
It has to be used by the end of THIS October.
She is extremely busy but could go in the last week of October, but they 
have sold out.
It so frustrating to win a lovely prize like this but to be expected to take 
it at very short notice.
We have asked about taking it in 2009 but they won't budge.

paul
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:14:04 +0100   author:   eyeball paul

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
eyeball paul wrote:
> gf had a parcel today from Bottlegreen Drinks today.
>
> She has won six contemporary glasses from LSA, a hand crafted
> pitcher, and a hamper of Bottlegreens cordials which should be
> delivered soon. From Sat Express 02 Aug so big thanks to Graham.
>
> On a more disappointing note, my gf has been advised that she has won
> a trip for two to Canada.
> Unfortunately the restrictions on it are so tough we may not be able
> to take it.
> It has to be used by the end of THIS October.
> She is extremely busy but could go in the last week of October, but
> they have sold out.
> It so frustrating to win a lovely prize like this but to be expected
> to take it at very short notice.
> We have asked about taking it in 2009 but they won't budge.
>
> paul

Wonderful win from Bottlegreen, Paul. Brilliant win to Canada - it must be 
so horrendous knowing you can't go.  Well done to your gf for winning :) :)
-- 
Mary S
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:35:19 +0100   author:   charybdis

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
"eyeball paul"  wrote in message 
news:s_udncXXKbcHCyvVnZ2dnUVZ8tXinZ2d@bt.com...
> On a more disappointing note, my gf has been advised that she has won a 
> trip for two to Canada.
> Unfortunately the restrictions on it are so tough we may not be able to 
> take it.
> It has to be used by the end of THIS October.
>

Did it say that in the T & C 's paul?

Shiela
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:39:30 +0100   author:   ShielaS

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
unfortunately yes.  terms and conditions are very long.

At time of entry we knew it would be tight.
We were quite willing to be flexible on accommodation,
but the last flight has sold out.
We are prepared to pay for upgraded seats but even they have sold out.
We are still waiting for the brochures to arrive in the post.

Just one of those things.

Have just come back from four nights in Dundee which I won earlier this 
year.
Generally we have been doing very well with competitions lately,
and it could be seen to be churlish to complain.
I would have thought it would have been in their interest to let us go next 
year instead,
but that doesn't seem to be the case.
The prize was to promote their country.

Never mind; onwards and upwards

>> It has to be used by the end of THIS October.
>>
>
> Did it say that in the T & C 's paul?
>
> Shiela
>
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:36:47 +0100   author:   eyeball paul

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
£25 Cheque from Real People from their Vodermangame and a pair of Crocs 
from Mycota.

Thanks go to poster

-- 
The Barsteward

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
--Benjamin Franklin

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause pregnancy.
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:46:47 +0100   author:   The Barsteward

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
The Barsteward wrote:
> £25 Cheque from Real People from their Vodermangame and a pair of
> Crocs from Mycota.
>
> Thanks go to poster

Excellent - well done:) :) :)
-- 
Mary S
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:19:30 +0100   author:   charybdis

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
"eyeball paul"  wrote in message 
news:JaOdneZDJJG2WyvVnZ2dnUVZ8trinZ2d@bt.com...
> unfortunately yes.  terms and conditions are very long.
>
> At time of entry we knew it would be tight.
> We were quite willing to be flexible on accommodation,
> but the last flight has sold out.
> We are prepared to pay for upgraded seats but even they have sold out.
> We are still waiting for the brochures to arrive in the post.
>

Don't quite get it - were flights included in the prize?

Shiela
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:31:48 +0100   author:   ShielaS

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
eyeball paul wrote:
> gf had a parcel today from Bottlegreen Drinks today.
>
> She has won six contemporary glasses from LSA, a hand crafted
> pitcher, and a hamper of Bottlegreens cordials which should be
> delivered soon. From Sat Express 02 Aug so big thanks to Graham.

I must definitely come to some agreement with you re: commission - you seem 
to be winning all my posts ;-)
Well done Xia, real pain about Canada tho.
Graham
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:50:08 +0100   author:   Graham

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
Flights and hotels were included.
We could choose which hotels we wanted, as car hire was included.
We were dependent on their flights though which were all sold out for end of 
October

paul

"ShielaS"  wrote in message 
news:g96ne5$j1$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>
> "eyeball paul"  wrote in message 
> news:JaOdneZDJJG2WyvVnZ2dnUVZ8trinZ2d@bt.com...
>> unfortunately yes.  terms and conditions are very long.
>>
>> At time of entry we knew it would be tight.
>> We were quite willing to be flexible on accommodation,
>> but the last flight has sold out.
>> We are prepared to pay for upgraded seats but even they have sold out.
>> We are still waiting for the brochures to arrive in the post.
>>
>
> Don't quite get it - were flights included in the prize?
>
> Shiela
>
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:15:50 +0100   author:   eyeball paul

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
Then surely they have to do something for you?
There  T & C's say you HAVE to take it "before the end of October" , flights 
are included, but they say they can't offer you any in that time! Its 
September next week, so the window of opportunity was VERY narrow to start 
with.
Might be worth having a word with somebody, Trading Standards or something?
Is there a link to this comp Paul?

Shiela


"eyeball paul"  wrote in message 
news:eaOdnf-OVa34divVnZ2dnUVZ8uKdnZ2d@bt.com...
> Flights and hotels were included.
> We could choose which hotels we wanted, as car hire was included.
> We were dependent on their flights though which were all sold out for end 
> of October
>
> paul
>
> "ShielaS"  wrote in message 
> news:g96ne5$j1$1@registered.motzarella.org...
>>
>> "eyeball paul"  wrote in message 
>> news:JaOdneZDJJG2WyvVnZ2dnUVZ8trinZ2d@bt.com...
>>> unfortunately yes.  terms and conditions are very long.
>>>
>>> At time of entry we knew it would be tight.
>>> We were quite willing to be flexible on accommodation,
>>> but the last flight has sold out.
>>> We are prepared to pay for upgraded seats but even they have sold out.
>>> We are still waiting for the brochures to arrive in the post.
>>>
>>
>> Don't quite get it - were flights included in the prize?
>>
>> Shiela
>>
>
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:32:51 +0100   author:   ShielaS

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
Canada Rocked Trafalgar Square - Official Rules
By participating in this prize draw each participant unconditionally accepts 
and agrees: a) to the terms and conditions set out in these Official Rules, 
and b) the decisions of Travel Alberta International Inc. (the "Promoter") 
with respect to all aspects of the Prize Draw, which decisions will be final 
and binding.

  1.. Eligibility: No purchase is necessary to enter or win. In order to 
participate in this Prize Draw an individual must be a resident of the 
United Kingdom and must be at least twenty one (21) years of age. Employees 
of the Promoter, its affiliates and subsidiary companies, its agents and 
advertising agencies are not eligible. As well, immediate family members 
(parent, child, sibling and spouse) of such an employee and any person 
domiciled with such an employee are not eligible.
  2.. Prize Draw Period: The Prize Draw opens at 00:01a.m. GMT on July 31st, 
2008 and closes at 11:59:59 p.m. GMT on August 20th, 2008.
  3.. Entry: You may enter the Prize Draw by clicking on the link in the 
'Canada Rocked Trafalgar Square' email blast and completing an online entry 
form. You must provide your full name, email address and phone number. Your 
entry will be disqualified if you (i) provide information that is incomplete 
or inaccurate, or (ii) fail to comply with or attempt to circumvent the 
terms and conditions of these Official Rules. No facsimile or mechanical 
reproduction of any entry form is permitted. Only one entry per person is 
permitted on the website.
  4.. Prize: The winner of the 'Canada Rocked Trafalgar Square' competition 
will receive a customized prize package worth approximately three thousand 
seven hundred pounds (£3,700.00), consisting of an Alberta vacation for two 
(2) adults traveling together with return flights from the UK to Edmonton in 
Economy class; 7 nights hotel accommodation on a room-only basis, based on 2 
adults sharing a room and a standard car hire for duration of prize trip.
  5.. The Prize must be redeemed and fully used between the dates of 
September 1st, 2008 and October 30th, 2008.

  The above prize description constitutes the expected prize details and all 
aspects thereof are strictly subject to availability and subject to change. 
Some restrictions may apply, which will be advised to the winner. The winner 
will be provided with additional details after final arrangements have been 
made. Bookings are subject to the terms and conditions of Canadian Affair. 
Prizes are non changeable, non transferable and non refundable.

  The winner and any companion must travel on the same aircraft and 
itinerary. Not all travel dates will be available for the travel portion of 
the Prize. No change will be permitted to travel dates or passenger names 
once the travel portion of the Prize has been booked by Canadian Affair. 
Canadian Affair reserves the right in its sole discretion to designate all 
flight particulars and route.

  The Promoter is not responsible for any postponement or cancellation, for 
any reason, of any event, exhibit or attraction forming part of the Prize. 
If the whole or any part or parts of any activity relating to the Prize is 
cancelled or postponed, the winner agrees to accept the balance of the Prize 
in and as full satisfaction of the Prize in its entirety and agrees that 
he/she shall have no claim against the Promoter or any other person in 
respect of the cancelled or postponed portion of the Prize.

  The cost of travel by the winner and any companion to and from the winner's 
residence and companion's residence and the international airport of 
departure is solely the responsibility of the winner.

  All expenses other than those specifically referred to above including, 
but not limited to, all meals, beverages, parking, gratuities, ground 
transportation to and from departure airport, travel and health insurance, 
fuel and damages related to any car rental, excess baggage fees, airport 
fees, taxes, communication charges and all other items of a personal nature 
are the responsibility of the winner.

  The winner and any companion are responsible for, at the winner's sole 
cost, all required travel documents (including, as required, passports, 
vaccination certificates and insurance) required to undertake and complete 
any travel portion of the Prize. The Promoter strongly recommends that the 
winner and any companion obtain any personal, medical, health, and hospital 
insurance as desired prior to departure. The Promoter will not be 
responsible for the cost of the same.

  The Prize must be accepted as awarded. The Prize is not convertible to 
cash and has no cash value. No transfer or substitution of any part of the 
Prize is permitted by the winner. The Promoter reserves the right to 
substitute any part of the Prize with a prize of equal or greater value for 
any reason.

  6.. Car Hire: The Prize may include a car hire. In order for that part of 
the Prize to be used, the winner or a companion must be at least twenty-one 
(21) years of age, insured for driving the vehicle and have a driver's 
license that is valid for use in Alberta. If those requirements are not met, 
the car hire cannot be utilized and the winner and the companion(s) must 
make their own transportation arrangements.
  7.. Prize Winner:The Promoter will randomly select one (1) entry in 
Calgary, Alberta, on August 21st, 2008 from among all eligible entries 
received by 11:59:59 pm GMT on August 20th, 2008. Chances of winning depend 
on the number of eligible entries received.

  The participant identified on the selected entry will be contacted by 
phone and/or email. If direct contact is not made with the selected 
participant for any reason within forty-eight (48) hours of the last 
attempt, or the selected participant is unwilling or unable to comply with 
these rules, they will thereby forfeit the Prize and another participant's 
entry will be selected.


  The selected participant will be required to complete, sign and return a 
'Declaration of Eligibility' form, in which they confirm their eligibility 
and a 'Waiver and Assumption of Risks' form in which they assume all risks 
associated with acceptance and use of the Prize. These forms must be 
returned, properly executed, by August 29th, 2008 or the participant will 
thereby forfeit the Prize.
  Upon receipt of the properly executed forms and the Promoter's 
verification that the selected participant is in compliance with all the 
rules set out herein, the selected participant will be declared the winner, 
otherwise the participant will not be entitled to the Prize.

  8.. Companions: If the Prize enables the winner to select one or more 
companions to accompany them in respect of the Prize, the companion(s) must 
complete, sign, and return a Waiver and Assumption of Risks form at least 60 
days prior to any utilization of the Prize. If those forms are not properly 
signed or not received by the Promoter by that time no companion may 
accompany the winner. As well, any companion that has not reached the age of 
majority in the province or state or country in which they reside must have 
the Waiver and Assumption of Risks signed by their parent or guardian.
  9.. Assumption of Risk: The winner and their companion(s) understand that 
travel, whether in civilized or remote areas and whether by aircraft, motor 
vehicle, water craft, horse, foot or other conveyance, whether on land, 
water or air and that travel related activities such as horseback riding and 
white-water rafting present inherent risks of property damage, personal 
injury and death, and which may arise as a result of accident, illness, 
negligence, forces of nature, wild animals or otherwise, and which may or 
may not be known and which may or may not be foreseeable and which may arise 
before, during and following the trip. The winner and any companion agree to 
assume all such risks of property damage, personal injury and death.
  10.. Liability Limitation: The winner agrees that the Promoter shall not 
be liable to him or her or their heirs for property damage, injury or death, 
or any other loss that may arise: (i) as a result of, whether wholly or 
partially, any act or omission of the Promoter, or (ii) by reason of any 
other event over which the Promoter has no control. In all other 
circumstances, the Promoter's total maximum liability to any participant 
shall be equal to the amount which is equal to the value of the Prize 
divided by the total number of eligible entries received.
  11.. Indemnity: The winner hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless 
the Promoter and its directors, officers and employees from any and all 
claims, demands and liability for any injury, loss or damage of any kind to 
any person or persons, including death and property damage, resulting in 
whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use 
or misuse of the Prize or any part of the Prize, participation in the Prize 
Draw or participation in any Prize related activity.
  12.. Disclaimer of Warranty: The Promoter makes no warranty, guaranty or 
representation of any kind concerning the Prize and disclaims any implied 
warranty.
  13.. Doctor's Assessment: Given the nature of the Prize, in order to 
participate the winner and any companion must be of suitable health. The 
Promoter reserves the right to require a letter from the individual's 
physician stating that their participation will not pose any material risk 
to the individual's health.
  14.. Prize Draw Irregularities: The Promoter is not responsible for 
printing or typographical errors in any Prize Draw-related materials. The 
Promoter is not responsible for any lost, late, delayed, illegible, 
incomplete or misdirected entries. The Promoter assumes no responsibility or 
liability for failure of the Internet or the Prize Draw website during the 
Prize Draw period or for any other problem or technical malfunction in the 
operation of the Prize Draw. If in the opinion of the Promoter the 
administration or integrity of the Prize Draw has been compromised the 
Promoter reserves the right to modify, suspend or cancel the Prize Draw, 
including without limitation, terminating the Prize Draw and awarding the 
Prize by random drawing from all non-suspect entries received as of the 
termination date. If the Prize Draw is cancelled, modified, suspended or 
terminated notice will be posted on the Prize Draw website.
  15.. Publicity: Except where prohibited by law or regulation, by 
submitting an entry and accepting the Prize the winner grants the Promoter 
(and its nominees) a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use 
his/her name, photograph, voice, likeness and the whole or any part of any 
statement or statements he/she has made or makes concerning the Prize Draw 
or the Prize, for the Promoter (and its nominees) to use in connection with 
any publicity, promotion or advertising of any nature, whether or not 
related to the Prize or Prize Draw and the winner hereby consents to such 
use without further notice, consent, approval or compensation. The winner 
agrees to make themselves reasonably available for an opportunity to have 
photographs taken of them. The winner also agrees that the Promoter may 
publish their name, city and province/state of residence as being the winner 
of the Prize Draw.
  16.. Taxes: The winner is responsible for reporting any taxable benefits 
in connection with the Prize Draw to all applicable governmental 
authorities. Any taxes relating to the acceptance or use of the Prize are 
the sole responsibility of the winner.
  17.. Privacy: Unless you provide notice otherwise, the Promoter may use 
your name, address and email address to send you information by regular mail 
or email about products, services and upcoming promotions that the Promoter 
thinks may be of interest to you. If you do not wish to receive such 
information, send a letter to: Canada Rocked Trafalgar Square, Travel 
Alberta International Inc., 200, 4723 - 1st Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, 
Canada T2G 4Y8, providing your name and address and indicating that you do 
not wish to receive such information. Further, some personal information may 
be required to be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information and 
Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta). For further information about the 
Promoter's privacy practices and obligations, please review the privacy 
policy at www.travelalberta.com.
  18.. Changes to the Prize Draw. The Promoter reserves the right to change 
the terms of this Prize Draw, suspend or cancel it, at any time, for any 
reason, without liability on the part of the Promoter, and without prior 
notice.
  19.. Entries: All entries become the property of Travel Alberta 
International Inc. and receipt of any entry will not be acknowledged and no 
entry will be returned.
  20.. Governing Law: A prospective participant may not participate in the 
Prize Draw where it is prohibited. The interpretation of these Official 
Rules and all matters relating to the rights and obligations as between any 
participant and the Promoter in connection with the Prize Draw shall be 
governed by, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of 
Alberta, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of laws 
rules or provisions. Each of the Promoter and all participants thereby agree 
to attorn to the jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta, sitting in the City 
of Calgary (and all courts of appeal therefrom), in respect of the 
determination of any matter, issue or dispute arising in relation to these 
Official Rules, the Prize Draw or the acceptance or use of the Prize and 
agree that any such determination shall be sought solely and exclusively 
before such courts.
  21.. Language Discrepancy: In the event there is a discrepancy or 
inconsistency between the English language version of these Official Rules 
and any other language version, the English version shall prevail, govern 
and control.
  22.. Discrepancy with Other Material: In the event there is a discrepancy 
or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Official Rules 
and any other material relating to the Prize Draw, these Official Rules 
shall prevail, govern and control. In the case of a discrepancy or 
inconsistency between these Official Rules and the Waiver and Assumption of 
Risks both will apply to the extent possible.
  23.. Promoter: Travel Alberta International Inc., 200, 4723 - 1st Street 
SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 4Y8.
  24.. Third Party Trademarks: The names of any individual, group, company, 
product or service mentioned herein or on the Prize Draw website, and any 
corresponding likeness, logo or image thereof, have been used for 
identification purposes only and may be the copyrighted properties and 
trademark of their respective owners. The mention of any individual, group 
or Promoter, or the inclusion of a product or service as a Prize or on the 
Prize Draw Website, does not imply any association with or endorsement of 
such individual, group or Promoter or the manufacturer or distributor of 
such product or service or the product or service itself and, except as 
otherwise indicated, no association or endorsement is intended or should be 
inferred and the Promoter makes no representation or warranty about them and 
specifically disclaims any which may otherwise arise under law.
  25.. Decisions: The decisions of the Promoter are final and will be 
binding on all participants with respect to all aspects of this Prize Draw, 
including but not limited to, eligibility of participants, compliance with 
these rules and the correctness of the answer to the skill-testing question.
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:12:54 +0100   author:   eyeball paul

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
"eyeball paul"  wrote in message 
news:hsydnen3cJB7iSrVnZ2dneKdnZydnZ2d@bt.com...
>
> Canada Rocked Trafalgar Square - Official Rules
>

Well, that stinks!
They give you a choice of only 8 weeks to start with, then tell you that at 
least one of those weeks isnt available
I'm sure you could go to any travel website now and find flights for the 
last week in October

Shiela
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:41:31 +0100   author:   ShielaS

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
Read rules section 8: seems like a complete non-prize to me!
date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:45:47 -0700 (PDT)   author:   lp

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
think you have a good point there.

8.. Companions: If the Prize enables the winner to select one or more
companions to accompany them in respect of the Prize, the companion(s) must
complete, sign, and return a Waiver and Assumption of Risks form at least 60
days prior to any utilization of the Prize. If those forms are not properly
signed or not received by the Promoter by that time no companion may
accompany the winner. As well, any companion that has not reached the age of
majority in the province or state or country in which they reside must have
the Waiver and Assumption of Risks signed by their parent or guardian.

"lp"  wrote in message 
news:36218fa3-dcc2-4427-beaa-eb0633e49ff4@w7g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> Read rules section 8: seems like a complete non-prize to me!
date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:57:24 +0100   author:   eyeball paul

Re: Today's wins 28 Aug 2008   
It might be worth contacting the ASA about this.

Good luck

Frankie

"eyeball paul"  wrote in message 
news:mPmdnZsWq6tDyirVnZ2dnUVZ8u2dnZ2d@bt.com...
> think you have a good point there.
>
> 8.. Companions: If the Prize enables the winner to select one or more
> companions to accompany them in respect of the Prize, the companion(s) 
> must
> complete, sign, and return a Waiver and Assumption of Risks form at least 
> 60
> days prior to any utilization of the Prize. If those forms are not 
> properly
> signed or not received by the Promoter by that time no companion may
> accompany the winner. As well, any companion that has not reached the age 
> of
> majority in the province or state or country in which they reside must 
> have
> the Waiver and Assumption of Risks signed by their parent or guardian.
>
> "lp"  wrote in message 
> news:36218fa3-dcc2-4427-beaa-eb0633e49ff4@w7g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>> Read rules section 8: seems like a complete non-prize to me!
>
date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:07:09 +0100   author:   bluebean

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