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Title: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on August 30, 2012, 08:35:51 AM
We are having a competition for September, if you post some of your work in your album you can enter up to three pictures into the competition.
We will keep it open till the 14th Sept and then all members can start voting for 7 days.

I have a few freebies sent from Qualatex and I believe 6 Balloon Magic Magazines and I will have a look through to see what other balloon related items I have,
there is a conwin clip on belt reel as well.

Those who have not set up your album have to go to the UserCP button and change the setting on your profile list on the left hand side of the page.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: funat60 on August 30, 2012, 11:10:40 AM
What a great idea!
Title: September Competition (Album)
Post by: SoniaPayne on August 30, 2012, 04:10:36 PM
Fantastic idea. Am away at the moment and can't upload to album via tapatalk so have to wait until I am home and on my laptop to upload a few more images to my album :) x
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: knotrite on August 30, 2012, 08:14:34 PM
im so bad at uploading pics. but.... im going to TRY ...lol
that will be the main reason i havent posted any yet. :oops:
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on August 30, 2012, 10:05:00 PM
Here is a link to help with loading pictures, posting-pictures-and-sizing-the-forum-t2113.html (http://balloonchat.co.uk/posting-pictures-and-sizing-the-forum-t2113.html)
if you are just putting up one or two you do not have to re-size now as the site automatically does it for you.
I still re-size as I put up so many and find it quicker.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: mil's balloons on August 31, 2012, 09:15:50 AM
I made my album just now.
normaly I don't look at my pictures often and now that I see what I make, it is pretty much.

great to have an overvieuw.

greet

Patrick

//http://www.balloonchat.co.uk/gallery/album.php?album_id=39
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on August 31, 2012, 09:25:51 AM
Those wanting to enter the competition need to choose up to 3 pictures from the album and put them on this thread, you may think big is best, small is best, fun is best.
It's up to you.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: mil's balloons on August 31, 2012, 11:09:17 AM
here are they.

//http://balloonchat.co.uk/gallery/album.php?album_id=40

Is this what you mend Graham?

greet

Patrick
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on August 31, 2012, 11:12:01 AM
No you will need to put your favourite three onto this thread, actually upload or is it download them so they are in view here.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: mil's balloons on August 31, 2012, 11:17:50 AM
[album:11bh0ov1]546[/album:11bh0ov1][album:11bh0ov1]545[/album:11bh0ov1][album:11bh0ov1]544[/album:11bh0ov1]

here are they.

greet

Patrick
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: funat60 on August 31, 2012, 11:41:24 AM
OK, here are mine as well.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Mickaballon on September 02, 2012, 07:24:19 PM
My album are create ....   http://www.balloonchat.co.uk/gallery/al ... lbum_id=44 (http://www.balloonchat.co.uk/gallery/album.php?album_id=44)

This is my 3 pics :

(//http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/3140/buggykiter2.jpg) (//http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/buggykiter2.jpg/)


(//http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/263/arieli.jpg) (//http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/802/arieli.jpg/)

(//http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8900/dscf0016y.jpg) (//http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/dscf0016y.jpg/)

And Now ? ;)
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: phoenix on September 05, 2012, 06:48:25 PM
Hi there,

Spured by competition, I finally got down to working out how to make an album, and even a non-techno guy like me found it ok to do, so I will add more photos now I know how to do it !!!!!

Anyway, here are my 3 for the competition  :D

PS. Millie, I love your Bride....so elegant !!!!
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Kenny on September 06, 2012, 04:29:39 PM
I love the cow Kevin.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Lisa Chester on September 09, 2012, 09:23:15 PM
Here are mine:
Lisa
[album:2xalq6b3]591[/album:2xalq6b3][album:2xalq6b3]588[/album:2xalq6b3][album:2xalq6b3]587[/album:2xalq6b3]
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Lynnae on September 10, 2012, 09:42:58 PM
Nothing like a good competition!!  Here's my entries.

(//http://balloonchat.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=29&image_id=599)

(//http://balloonchat.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=29&image_id=593)

(//http://balloonchat.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=29&image_id=594)
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Lisa Chester on September 11, 2012, 01:51:48 AM
Lynnae - I love your wishing well!!
Lisa
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Lynnae on September 11, 2012, 02:45:33 AM
Thanks Lisa!  I really appreciate it.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 13, 2012, 10:38:20 AM
We have 6 entered so far for the competition, I will keep this open till Monday night when we get back from Birmingham so hopefully a few more will join in and start an album.
Then it's time to vote for your favourite model/picture/compelation to see who will win. It is easy to start your album off, any problems then just psot and ask and I will try to explain.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Emma MD on September 13, 2012, 01:35:18 PM
I Think I have uploaded 3 to mine however I cannot find them again so if someone could check this for me I would appreciate it.  I'm not the best with the PC sorry.  :oops:
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 13, 2012, 03:15:02 PM
Just hit the album button under your post and it brings up your album, can you pick three and put onto this thread. The judging will start on Tuesday.
There is over £30 of product available to win, may even get up to £50 just for putting three pictures on this thread.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Emma MD on September 13, 2012, 07:50:03 PM
Thanks Graham, couldn't figure out how to get back in to see the albums but managed it now, thanks for the help.

[album:1dsnfk7t]604[/album:1dsnfk7t][album:1dsnfk7t]601[/album:1dsnfk7t][album:1dsnfk7t]603[/album:1dsnfk7t]
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Rhian on September 13, 2012, 09:54:01 PM
[album:1dp1er22]609[/album:1dp1er22][album:1dp1er22]483[/album:1dp1er22][album:1dp1er22]607[/album:1dp1er22]
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: mbfloyd on September 13, 2012, 11:49:51 PM
[album:27ipwrtx]621[/album:27ipwrtx]
[album:27ipwrtx]620[/album:27ipwrtx]
[album:27ipwrtx]617[/album:27ipwrtx]
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: KJ Entertainments on September 13, 2012, 11:53:29 PM
Ok I think I have finally sussed it out (with a little bit of help from KJ!) so here goes :)

[album:2v99napf]630[/album:2v99napf] [album:2v99napf]628[/album:2v99napf] [album:2v99napf]625[/album:2v99napf]
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 14, 2012, 02:21:14 PM
Here are some of the prize's available to win, I have 10 balloon magic magazines but will keep 5 back for the next competition.
There are some Haloween, Valentine and Xmas foils, stick on eyes in colour and  black and white. A conwin reel, some bubble balloons etc etc.
A little concerned if I have to post to America or Australia. Maybe we can do a instructional CD prize and it can be emailed over if we have an overseas winner,
I'll check on postage first though to see what it may cost.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: funat60 on September 15, 2012, 11:48:07 AM
Graham, I for one (living in Canada) agree that postage would be a killer.  It's just fun to join in the competition.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Lynnae on September 15, 2012, 12:40:01 PM
Quote from: "funat60"Graham, I for one (living in Canada) agree that postage would be a killer.  It's just fun to join in the competition.

Ditto (except or the Canada part).  I only entered for possible bragging rights.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: phoenix on September 18, 2012, 09:35:19 AM
Hi Graham,

can we start to vote yet ?????

My vote is for Millie's bride  :D
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 18, 2012, 09:51:50 AM
Yes we can start voting, I was away working in Birmingham yesterday at Pam and Paul's day.
Everyone can vote even if you have not entered and even if you have but I will not count the vote if you vote for yourself.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: funat60 on September 18, 2012, 11:38:01 AM
Thanks phoenix, but my vote is for your twisting fellow - well done!
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: KJ Entertainments on September 18, 2012, 12:20:46 PM
I forgot we had the chance to vote too. Mine has to go to Rhian for her Wonder Woman. I have seen lots of male superheroes, but she's someone who really brings back memories of when I was young ;). Such excellent proportions...and the balloons not bad either ;)
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Lynnae on September 18, 2012, 12:42:49 PM
My vote:  Kevin's self-portrait / Millie's bride (please don't make me chose between the two...I may cry if you do!  :)
My daughter's vote:  Rhian's Rapunzel
My son's vote:  what did you say?  (he's 5, need I say more)

Great job everyone!
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 18, 2012, 01:17:47 PM
It's time to cry then, it's only one vote per person.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Lynnae on September 18, 2012, 02:02:13 PM
Quote from: "Graham Lee"It's time to cry then, it's only one vote per person.

You're cruel!   :)

Ok, then, I'm going to go with Kevin's Self-Portrait.
Title: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Emma MD on September 18, 2012, 03:01:39 PM
My vote is for the bride as well!
Title: September Competition (Album)
Post by: mil's balloons on September 18, 2012, 05:37:28 PM
Me too
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 18, 2012, 06:04:11 PM
Quote from: "mil's balloons"Me too
Who are you voting for?
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Rhian on September 18, 2012, 06:45:00 PM
So many fab balloons, but I think I'll have to pick Lynnae's reindeer, I love the goofiness of it :)
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Danny the Idiot on September 18, 2012, 07:27:29 PM
My vote - Kevin's self portrait.


But congratulations to everyone - its really a tough competition!
Title: September Competition (Album)
Post by: mil's balloons on September 19, 2012, 03:12:50 PM
The bride
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Mickaballon on September 19, 2012, 06:54:22 PM
+ 1 for Kevin Self Portrait ! ;)
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 21, 2012, 03:38:30 PM
The score so far is,

Kevin 4
Rhian 1
Millie 2
Lynnae 1

There is still time to vote, will will close this at the end of the month.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 22, 2012, 10:29:57 AM
I have been sitting and wondering if I should say anything or just let things be, but hey ho.

Many thanks to Mils, funat60, Mickballoon, Phoenix, Lisa, Lynnae, Emma, Rhian, Mfloyd and Kj ents for taking the time to set up an album and enter the competition.
Also thanks to the nine people who have voted, Phoenix, Funat60, Kj ents, Lynnae and children, Emma, Mils, Rhian, Danny and Mickballoon.

I think it's a shame that we have over 800 members and only 10 people enter a competition for approx £50/60 of balloon related products and only nine can be bothered to vote.
Maybe I'm just having a bad day so forget this post but for a couple of days now it has been on my mind, we normally get between 200/300 people a day view the site and this
thread alone has over 500 hits. Oh to get more people joining in, seems bribery does not work  ;)

Never mind, keep smiling. Off to do a couple of shows now and maybe a few more will vote in the next couple of days.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 22, 2012, 10:33:13 AM
While checking the competition I noticed the above vote count was wrong in my post of Friday 21st Sep.

I did a recount and made it,

Kevin 4
Rhian 1
Millie 3
Lynnae 1

I missed one of the votes for the bride, sorry about that.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: funat60 on September 22, 2012, 11:20:07 AM
I agree Graham, with all the people in this forum it seems a shame that more did not join in the fun.  Life is busy, but I check this forum every day for new posts.  The difference for me is that I am retired from a normal career and balloons have taken over my life, and in that way I have more time to enjoy everything I find here.
Title: September Competition (Album)
Post by: mil's balloons on September 22, 2012, 12:16:59 PM
I agree to. I have 2 company's. 1 in towbars and the other in balloons and a family and i still have the time to react. It's a pitty but the show must go on.
I alway think that i don't post to much figures and when i post them it are designs by others. But i still hope that i have enough time to experiment more with the balloons and show you som designs i made up.
For now i loce this forum and i don't want to mis it. Thanks everybody fir your great ideas an comments that keeps me going on in balloons even i have a little time

Greet

Patrick van Mil
Title: September Competition (Album)
Post by: SoniaPayne on September 22, 2012, 02:46:45 PM
Wow! Great show of balloons everyone. Really hard to just choose one... I love the McDonald's cow, the bride, the shark hat, the balloon busker and dog and the ride in cars not to mention all the others. In the end I did eeny meany miney mo and came up with the McDonald's cow :)
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: mrgiggles on September 25, 2012, 11:45:22 AM
I know its not going to effect the leader board but my vote if for Mfloyd's leprechaun.  The crazy little fella just won me over


Sorry I haven't entered the competition or posted a photo on the site yet Graham, Uni is super hectic and this forum is my light at the end of the tunnel.  I promise participate more as soon as I make it to holidays.  I appreciate all the effort that you put into this site, Thankyou for all your hard work

Nick
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Kenny on October 01, 2012, 08:34:26 AM
Hi all.
 Some really great designs there, i would love to enter my album photos but, my isp is using a proxy server and it wont allow me to post photo's. I love this forum and i read lots of posts, but in regards to people getting involved in games and competitions, i feel like that "balloonchat" is not alone. Many forums on the internet have this problem, so it is nice to see people are taking the time to get involved.

My vote is Micheal Floyd's leprechaun.. I must say an interesting sculpture, to say the  least!!

Good luck to you all.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Graham Lee on October 01, 2012, 09:05:45 AM
The voting is now closed, I make it,

Kevin 5
Rhian 1
Millie 3
Lynnae 1
Michael 2

If we agree then Kevin is the winner. Thanks to everyone for joining in and also those that voted.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: funat60 on October 01, 2012, 11:42:52 AM
Thanks Graham, it was fun to have this competition.  A good idea and I hope there will be more in future.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Mickaballon on October 01, 2012, 05:20:21 PM
0 vote for only small French.... :oops:

It's Nothing !! It's a pleasure to share with you all.... :D
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Lynnae on October 01, 2012, 05:23:04 PM
Congrats Kevin!

Thanks for the fun Graham!
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: funat60 on October 02, 2012, 02:02:26 PM
Yes congrats Kevin, that is a great piece - I love it!
Title: September Competition (Album)
Post by: mil's balloons on October 02, 2012, 06:56:33 PM
Congrats kevin a great winner you deserve it
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Kenny on October 03, 2012, 01:29:18 PM
Welldone Kevin.
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: phoenix on October 03, 2012, 01:53:41 PM
Thanks Guys,

There were some great designs entered, and thank you so much everyone who voted for my entry, and thanks to Graham for organising the whole thing.  :D  :D

PS. Don't wory Mick......you know I love your designs  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: September Competition (Album)
Post by: Mickaballon on October 03, 2012, 10:29:32 PM
No Matters Kev'  :D  :D  :D

Ill be Back !  :mrgreen:  :mrgreen: