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Fab Forum Awards 2016 (2)

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I've been through the 2 threads the original OP ran and picked out most of the category suggestions. There ended up being about 110

Myself and SwingoftheKingers then whittled that down to 26 categories. The categories have been checked by a Mod to make sure we don't break any rules.

There were a lot of very funny suggestions but many would have had negative connotations for any winner of that category.

So the categories may not seem exciting and/or controversial, but the name of the game is to have a bit of fun and not upset anyone.

The categories are on a new profile that has no filters so everyone can message. In the unlikely event anyone wants things double checked we have a Mod waiting to adjudicate

Please send in your nominations for the categories before December 28th 2016.

Once we have the nominees we will start the voting.

The profile is here https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/forum_awards_2016

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What grief was KM getting, the catagories or the concept in general?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Cheers fella

I've just received the spreadsheet containing the nominations we've had so far.

If anyone else has any feel free to send them to the account by PM and also direct any grumbles there as well.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Cheers fella

I've just received the spreadsheet containing the nominations we've had so far.

If anyone else has any feel free to send them to the account by PM and also direct any grumbles there as well."

PM'd you chap, you should be honoured, I never PM men!!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Cheers fella

I've just received the spreadsheet containing the nominations we've had so far.

If anyone else has any feel free to send them to the account by PM and also direct any grumbles there as well.

PM'd you chap, you should be honoured, I never PM men!!!

Now I'm worried

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Cheers fella

I've just received the spreadsheet containing the nominations we've had so far.

If anyone else has any feel free to send them to the account by PM and also direct any grumbles there as well.

PM'd you chap, you should be honoured, I never PM men!!!

Now I'm worried

I'll be gentle..... and give you a stick to bite down on...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Thank you to KinkyMinx for resuscitating the awards and a splendidly organised process. Really saddened and disappointed to hear the issues that have gone on. Shame on that person or persons -- if they were unaware of the impact they were having I hope they've the maturity to make amends. No one should be made to feel upset.

(rant over, sorry)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm sure people will just keep on voting and all will turn out right, until the results are posted....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm sure people will just keep on voting and all will turn out right, until the results are posted....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm sure people will just keep on voting and all will turn out right, until the results are posted....

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By *igeiaWoman over a year ago

Bristol

"I'm sure people will just keep on voting and all will turn out right, until the results are posted....

I promise here and now I will not get butthurt. Publicly, anyway (or via PM)

. Compiling the end of year awards must be an absolutely arseache (and I like spreadsheets) but there has been a set ever since I've been on fab and I like seeing how the flavour of the month/year changes.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm sure people will just keep on voting and all will turn out right, until the results are posted....

I promise here and now I will not get butthurt. Publicly, anyway (or via PM)

and this is the truth of it... for the six years I have known Fab, there have been end of year awards... and I have never had a vote, strangely, I avoided suicide

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By *ust PeachyWoman over a year ago

Prestonish

"I've been through the 2 threads the original OP ran and picked out most of the category suggestions. There ended up being about 110

Myself and SwingoftheKingers then whittled that down to 26 categories. The categories have been checked by a Mod to make sure we don't break any rules.

There were a lot of very funny suggestions but many would have had negative connotations for any winner of that category.

So the categories may not seem exciting and/or controversial, but the name of the game is to have a bit of fun and not upset anyone.

The categories are on a new profile that has no filters so everyone can message. In the unlikely event anyone wants things double checked we have a Mod waiting to adjudicate

Please send in your nominations for the categories before December 28th 2016.

Once we have the nominees we will start the voting.

The profile is here https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/forum_awards_2016 "

When I copy and search those links nothing ever happens!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I would also like to state for the record that I am removing myself from being nominated (and I was so in for Best Male Arse!!! (JOKE)), so that no one can accuse me of fixing it...

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I've been through the 2 threads the original OP ran and picked out most of the category suggestions. There ended up being about 110

Myself and SwingoftheKingers then whittled that down to 26 categories. The categories have been checked by a Mod to make sure we don't break any rules.

There were a lot of very funny suggestions but many would have had negative connotations for any winner of that category.

So the categories may not seem exciting and/or controversial, but the name of the game is to have a bit of fun and not upset anyone.

The categories are on a new profile that has no filters so everyone can message. In the unlikely event anyone wants things double checked we have a Mod waiting to adjudicate

Please send in your nominations for the categories before December 28th 2016.

Once we have the nominees we will start the voting.

The profile is here https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/forum_awards_2016

When I copy and search those links nothing ever happens!

xx"

Copy and paste:

https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/forum_awards_2016

into a new browser window and then hit enter xx

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By *ust PeachyWoman over a year ago

Prestonish

"I've been through the 2 threads the original OP ran and picked out most of the category suggestions. There ended up being about 110

Myself and SwingoftheKingers then whittled that down to 26 categories. The categories have been checked by a Mod to make sure we don't break any rules.

There were a lot of very funny suggestions but many would have had negative connotations for any winner of that category.

So the categories may not seem exciting and/or controversial, but the name of the game is to have a bit of fun and not upset anyone.

The categories are on a new profile that has no filters so everyone can message. In the unlikely event anyone wants things double checked we have a Mod waiting to adjudicate

Please send in your nominations for the categories before December 28th 2016.

Once we have the nominees we will start the voting.

The profile is here https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/forum_awards_2016

When I copy and search those links nothing ever happens!

Copy and paste:

https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/forum_awards_2016

into a new browser window and then hit enter xx"

It's ok I've found it and hot listed it!

When do nominations need to be in by?

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By *ust PeachyWoman over a year ago

Prestonish

"I've been through the 2 threads the original OP ran and picked out most of the category suggestions. There ended up being about 110

Myself and SwingoftheKingers then whittled that down to 26 categories. The categories have been checked by a Mod to make sure we don't break any rules.

There were a lot of very funny suggestions but many would have had negative connotations for any winner of that category.

So the categories may not seem exciting and/or controversial, but the name of the game is to have a bit of fun and not upset anyone.

The categories are on a new profile that has no filters so everyone can message. In the unlikely event anyone wants things double checked we have a Mod waiting to adjudicate

Please send in your nominations for the categories before December 28th 2016.

Once we have the nominees we will start the voting.

The profile is here https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/forum_awards_2016

When I copy and search those links nothing ever happens!

Copy and paste:

https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/forum_awards_2016

into a new browser window and then hit enter xx

It's ok I've found it and hot listed it!

When do nominations need to be in by?

Just seen that too! I'm having a blonde day!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I've been through the 2 threads the original OP ran and picked out most of the category suggestions. There ended up being about 110

Myself and SwingoftheKingers then whittled that down to 26 categories. The categories have been checked by a Mod to make sure we don't break any rules.

There were a lot of very funny suggestions but many would have had negative connotations for any winner of that category.

So the categories may not seem exciting and/or controversial, but the name of the game is to have a bit of fun and not upset anyone.

The categories are on a new profile that has no filters so everyone can message. In the unlikely event anyone wants things double checked we have a Mod waiting to adjudicate

Please send in your nominations for the categories before December 28th 2016.

Once we have the nominees we will start the voting.

The profile is here https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/forum_awards_2016

When I copy and search those links nothing ever happens!

Copy and paste:

https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/forum_awards_2016

into a new browser window and then hit enter xx

It's ok I've found it and hot listed it!

When do nominations need to be in by?

28th December

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I would also like to state for the record that I am removing myself from being nominated (and I was so in for Best Male Arse!!! (JOKE)), so that no one can accuse me of fixing it..."

No. You and Swing can still be nominated and voted for in the process that was proposed.

So you're still eminently voteable for.

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By *inky-MinxWoman over a year ago

Grantham

"I would also like to state for the record that I am removing myself from being nominated (and I was so in for Best Male Arse!!! (JOKE)), so that no one can accuse me of fixing it...

No. You and Swing can still be nominated and voted for in the process that was proposed.

So you're still eminently voteable for.

Exactly, it's only nominations at this stage anyway

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

"I'm sure people will just keep on voting and all will turn out right, until the results are posted....

I promise here and now I will not get butthurt. Publicly, anyway (or via PM)

and this is the truth of it... for the six years I have known Fab, there have been end of year awards... and I have never had a vote, strangely, I avoided suicide "

Never had a vote or nomination either, doubt I ever will, (it's ok by me either way) it's just how the cookie crumbles

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I would also like to state for the record that I am removing myself from being nominated (and I was so in for Best Male Arse!!! (JOKE)), so that no one can accuse me of fixing it...

No. You and Swing can still be nominated and voted for in the process that was proposed.

So you're still eminently voteable for.

Exactly, it's only nominations at this stage anyway

Will you two shut the F up, it was the only way I could maintain any pride after not getting voted for!

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By *inky-MinxWoman over a year ago

Grantham

"I would also like to state for the record that I am removing myself from being nominated (and I was so in for Best Male Arse!!! (JOKE)), so that no one can accuse me of fixing it...

No. You and Swing can still be nominated and voted for in the process that was proposed.

So you're still eminently voteable for.

Exactly, it's only nominations at this stage anyway

Will you two shut the F up, it was the only way I could maintain any pride after not getting voted for!"

You have got a nice ass though

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I would also like to state for the record that I am removing myself from being nominated (and I was so in for Best Male Arse!!! (JOKE)), so that no one can accuse me of fixing it...

No. You and Swing can still be nominated and voted for in the process that was proposed.

So you're still eminently voteable for.

Exactly, it's only nominations at this stage anyway

Will you two shut the F up, it was the only way I could maintain any pride after not getting voted for!

You have got a nice ass though

I was actually going for best tits

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By *inky-MinxWoman over a year ago

Grantham

"I would also like to state for the record that I am removing myself from being nominated (and I was so in for Best Male Arse!!! (JOKE)), so that no one can accuse me of fixing it...

No. You and Swing can still be nominated and voted for in the process that was proposed.

So you're still eminently voteable for.

Exactly, it's only nominations at this stage anyway

Will you two shut the F up, it was the only way I could maintain any pride after not getting voted for!

You have got a nice ass though

I was actually going for best tits "

There is no best tits category - don't you bloody start

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Nominations and votes are by the people for the people.

All anyone is doing is collating the numbers. They will be independently checked and I will be torn a new one if anything untoward goes on. I quite like this madhouse so I don't intend to jeopardise that in any way.

Nominations in by 10pm tomorrow and I'll have the voting started the following day.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Nominations and votes are by the people for the people.

Nominations in by 10pm tomorrow and I'll have the voting started the following day.

Well lets hope that people don't go out of there way to ruin a tradition on these forums since the forums began....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I would also like to state for the record that I am removing myself from being nominated (and I was so in for Best Male Arse!!! (JOKE)), so that no one can accuse me of fixing it...

No. You and Swing can still be nominated and voted for in the process that was proposed.

So you're still eminently voteable for.

Exactly, it's only nominations at this stage anyway

Will you two shut the F up, it was the only way I could maintain any pride after not getting voted for!

You have got a nice ass though

I was actually going for best tits "

The word tit did come to mind.....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Nominations and votes are by the people for the people.

Nominations in by 10pm tomorrow and I'll have the voting started the following day.

Well lets hope that people don't go out of there way to ruin a tradition on these forums since the forums began.... "

Why don't you just ignore said people & crack on with those who are participating as you have instructed.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Nominations and votes are by the people for the people.

Nominations in by 10pm tomorrow and I'll have the voting started the following day.

Well lets hope that people don't go out of there way to ruin a tradition on these forums since the forums began....

Why don't you just ignore said people & crack on with those who are participating as you have instructed."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Nominations and votes are by the people for the people.

Nominations in by 10pm tomorrow and I'll have the voting started the following day.

Well lets hope that people don't go out of there way to ruin a tradition on these forums since the forums began....

Why don't you just ignore said people & crack on with those who are participating as you have instructed."

That is the plan and I would like to say thank you to everyone who has nominated so far. You are all top chaps and chapesses

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By *iewMan over a year ago
Forum Mod

Angus & Findhorn

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Is it really worth it?

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

...

"Is it really worth it?"

It is worth it let me work it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is it really worth it?

It is worth it let me work it

Are you still pissed?

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

...

"Is it really worth it?

It is worth it let me work it

Are you still pissed?

High on life babeeee

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman over a year ago

stourbridge area

I predict a riot

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is it really worth it?"

It is if people take it how it was intended

It is only meant to be some light hearted fun to celebrate the variety of people we have here with a virtual pat on the back and thank you for entertaining everyone.

So make sure you take part people

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

...

"Is it really worth it?

It is if people take it how it was intended

It is only meant to be some light hearted fun to celebrate the variety of people we have here with a virtual pat on the back and thank you for entertaining everyone.

So make sure you take part people

If people are bitching they really need to get a bloody grip. Ffs

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By *iewMan over a year ago
Forum Mod

Angus & Findhorn

Are people botching or just clarifying the process. For the record, it wasn't me

But when I read it I was confused.

Are you counting the votes against each category and the person with the most wins.

Or is there more voting to come.

If people are bitching at the organiser, that's unfair and not nice.

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By *iewMan over a year ago
Forum Mod

Angus & Findhorn

Botching

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Is it really worth it?"

Depends how much of your life is entwined with the forums I guess.

I'll be nominating and voting but won't be _iewing the winners. No point.

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

"Are people botching or just clarifying the process. For the record, it wasn't me

But when I read it I was confused.

Are you counting the votes against each category and the person with the most wins.

Or is there more voting to come.

If people are bitching at the organiser, that's unfair and not nice."

Currently they're collecting names as nominations after 10pm tomorrow that's part of the vote closes. Then the results will be organised and each catagory will have specific nominated people, the vote then reopens for you to pick the winner of each category from the list of nominees

At least that's how I understood it

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By *iewMan over a year ago
Forum Mod

Angus & Findhorn

"Are people botching or just clarifying the process. For the record, it wasn't me

But when I read it I was confused.

Are you counting the votes against each category and the person with the most wins.

Or is there more voting to come.

If people are bitching at the organiser, that's unfair and not nice.

At least that's how I understood it "

cheers

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Are people botching or just clarifying the process. For the record, it wasn't me

But when I read it I was confused.

Are you counting the votes against each category and the person with the most wins.

Or is there more voting to come.

If people are bitching at the organiser, that's unfair and not nice."

There has a been a lot of bitching at Kinky which is why she, understandably, stepped away. As I am much newer around here, I think people have not aimed any at me yet. That is still to come

Curvymama summed it up nicely as to where we are with the process. Thank you lovely

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I better get My thinking cap on , lucky I have pooch to help

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'll get mine done today hopefully.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Thank you gents

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

"Are people botching or just clarifying the process. For the record, it wasn't me

But when I read it I was confused.

Are you counting the votes against each category and the person with the most wins.

Or is there more voting to come.

If people are bitching at the organiser, that's unfair and not nice.

There has a been a lot of bitching at Kinky which is why she, understandably, stepped away. As I am much newer around here, I think people have not aimed any at me yet. That is still to come

Curvymama summed it up nicely as to where we are with the process. Thank you lovely"

You're welcome

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Can I nominate myself.....

I have my eye on the mightiest beard award.

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By *ondon-guy68Man over a year ago

London

I need to have a look see

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I'm not going to vote as I've not really paid attention to the forums and I can't really pick anyone out as most on here are awesome......

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By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

Ok lets get back to what the thread is about please and for anyone who is joining in with the voting, remember, it is just a bit of fun

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Can I nominate myself.....

I have my eye on the mightiest beard award."

Of course you can - in any category

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I'm not going to vote as I've not really paid attention to the forums and I can't really pick anyone out as most on here are awesome......"

And I don't want to be nominated for anything either.....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Can I nominate myself.....

I have my eye on the mightiest beard award.

Of course you can - in any category

Oh okay

I'll be casting my nominations soon, it's taking me longer than I thought it would!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Sorry can I ask what is probably an obvious question.

Are the all nominations based purely on this years forum threads / posters who are active now?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Sorry can I ask what is probably an obvious question.

Are the all nominations based purely on this years forum threads / posters who are active now?"

Technically yes - nominate based on threads/people in the forums through this year. One possible exception is most missed which could include those who have gone UNLOS during the year and not returned.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Sorry can I ask what is probably an obvious question.

Are the all nominations based purely on this years forum threads / posters who are active now?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Uh oh where's pauly disappeared too?!

I was researching for best cock....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just an update as we enter the last day for nominations.

You have until 10pm tonight to nominate before we move to votes for the winner.

Today we have hit 100 nominees across all of the categories so have a great spread of names.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Well after my day today I don't need an award I'll live without thank you. As well as the shit storm that occurred because of it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Giving this a bump. Less than 12 hours to get your nominations in.

Message ends

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

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"Giving this a bump. Less than 12 hours to get your nominations in.

Message ends"

All done

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Giving this a bump. Less than 12 hours to get your nominations in.

Message ends

All done

Champion

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Think I will abstain from the awards

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By *awandOrderCouple over a year ago

SW London

Wish I could remember some of the more entertaining posters from earlier on in the year.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

King's Crustacean

What are the Catty Gorys pls.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Think I will abstain from the awards

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By *awandOrderCouple over a year ago

SW London

"What are the Catty Gorys pls."

They are listed on the profile

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

King's Crustacean

I found them I found them.

Im off to read them.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"I found them I found them.

Im off to read them."

Sod that. It's massive.

As the actress said to the Bishop.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I found them I found them.

Im off to read them.

Sod that. It's massive.

As the actress said to the Bishop. "

You don't have to nominate for all of them. Some people have gone all in and others have picked a handful.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Once the nominations are in, are you producing a full list of whos nominated for each category or just the top 3 from each?

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By *ong legs n LingeireWoman over a year ago

it up to me neck. :-)

"I found them I found them.

Im off to read them.

Sod that. It's massive.

As the actress said to the Bishop.

You don't have to nominate for all of them. Some people have gone all in and others have picked a handful."

Done mine.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Once the nominations are in, are you producing a full list of whos nominated for each category or just the top 3 from each?"

Something I'll have to work out tonight.

For some categories there are a small number with lots of nominations so it is likely that these will be a top 3 or 4 vote off.

Some have 10+ people in them and no front runners so I may end up putting the whole list up.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Once the nominations are in, are you producing a full list of whos nominated for each category or just the top 3 from each?

Something I'll have to work out tonight.

For some categories there are a small number with lots of nominations so it is likely that these will be a top 3 or 4 vote off.

Some have 10+ people in them and no front runners so I may end up putting the whole list up. "

Would it not just be easier to use the nominations as votes and then you'll have winners tonight....just a thought

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Once the nominations are in, are you producing a full list of whos nominated for each category or just the top 3 from each?

Something I'll have to work out tonight.

For some categories there are a small number with lots of nominations so it is likely that these will be a top 3 or 4 vote off.

Some have 10+ people in them and no front runners so I may end up putting the whole list up.

Would it not just be easier to use the nominations as votes and then you'll have winners tonight....just a thought"

That will be an option - anyone who has nominated can choose to have their nominations counted as votes.

It is possible that people see the list and go 'oh I didn't think of them'

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Does seem pointless to have nomination and then votes from the same group.

Normally things are a nomination/vote split because theres 2 groups of judges (public and a judge pannel etc)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Surely I'm the king of the swingers ....!!!!!

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

When I did this a few years ago it wasn't so technical....

just saying

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"When I did this a few years ago it wasn't so technical....

just saying

I look forward to returning to your capable hands next year then.

And the awards...

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"When I did this a few years ago it wasn't so technical....

just saying

I look forward to returning to your capable hands next year then.

And the awards..."

Hell no

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Funny how people who haven't given their time to do this years awards feel that they can critisize those that did!

Just saying

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"Funny how people who haven't given their time to do this years awards feel that they can critisize those that did!

Just saying

Who's critisizing

Just saying

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Surely I'm the king of the swingers ....!!!!!

And I'm the Swing of the Kingers

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Surely I'm the king of the swingers ....!!!!!

And I'm the Swing of the Kingers

its a tie for top spot seemingly..

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

"Surely I'm the king of the swingers ....!!!!!

Ah but are you the forum VIP

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Surely I'm the king of the swingers ....!!!!!

Ah but are you the forum VIP "
I am a legend

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

"Surely I'm the king of the swingers ....!!!!!

Ah but are you the forum VIP I am a legend

In your own right I'm sure

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So when is the voting for the nominees happening and when will they be displayed?

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

"So when is the voting for the nominees happening and when will they be displayed? "

Selecting nominees is open until 10pm tonight

Then the nominees in each catagory will be listed for people to vote for the winner of that category

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By *alandNitaCouple over a year ago

Scunthorpe

We don't mind which award... but we'd love to give Miss Spanish Brunette one...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just sent my nominations in

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

King's Crustacean

What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

"
id like it to be nominations,,i might change my mind when i see the choices, my memory is only so good x

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"So when is the voting for the nominees happening and when will they be displayed?

Selecting nominees is open until 10pm tonight

Then the nominees in each catagory will be listed for people to vote for the winner of that category "
yay!! xx

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

id like it to be nominations,,i might change my mind when i see the choices, my memory is only so good x"

So ...... when does voting close.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

id like it to be nominations,,i might change my mind when i see the choices, my memory is only so good x

So ...... when does voting close."

10pm tonight.

Voting is there as some of the categories have no clear winners.

If people are happy, I can announce winners and runners up where there is a clear outcome based on nominations and then put the others to the vote.

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

id like it to be nominations,,i might change my mind when i see the choices, my memory is only so good x

So ...... when does voting close.

10pm tonight.

Voting is there as some of the categories have no clear winners.

If people are happy, I can announce winners and runners up where there is a clear outcome based on nominations and then put the others to the vote."
so its changed? im really confused...

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By *awandOrderCouple over a year ago

SW London

"What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

id like it to be nominations,,i might change my mind when i see the choices, my memory is only so good x

So ...... when does voting close.

10pm tonight.

Voting is there as some of the categories have no clear winners.

If people are happy, I can announce winners and runners up where there is a clear outcome based on nominations and then put the others to the vote.so its changed? im really confused..."

How has it worked in the past.

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

id like it to be nominations,,i might change my mind when i see the choices, my memory is only so good x

So ...... when does voting close.

10pm tonight.

Voting is there as some of the categories have no clear winners.

If people are happy, I can announce winners and runners up where there is a clear outcome based on nominations and then put the others to the vote.so its changed? im really confused..."
im sure if nominations can be seen more people will join in..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

id like it to be nominations,,i might change my mind when i see the choices, my memory is only so good x

So ...... when does voting close.

10pm tonight.

Voting is there as some of the categories have no clear winners.

If people are happy, I can announce winners and runners up where there is a clear outcome based on nominations and then put the others to the vote."

I think it's best announced all at the same time, job done

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ok executive decision

Voting will take place as planned from tomorrow.

I will trim some categories to make voting easier.

If you have already nominated you will have the option for your nominations to count as votes

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ok executive decision

Voting will take place as planned from tomorrow.

I will trim some categories to make voting easier.

If you have already nominated you will have the option for your nominations to count as votes"

Are you dealing with it by yourself now? If so, do what is easiest and less work for you.

Twas supposed to be just a bit of fun afterall.

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By *awandOrderCouple over a year ago

SW London

Was the man with the golden gun this year?

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"Ok executive decision

Voting will take place as planned from tomorrow.

I will trim some categories to make voting easier.

If you have already nominated you will have the option for your nominations to count as votes"
thankyou for the clarity hunni xx

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I still see that there's no category for "The Man With The Most Turquoise Goatee"

*flings off his hat and goes sobbing in the corner

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ok executive decision

Voting will take place as planned from tomorrow.

I will trim some categories to make voting easier.

If you have already nominated you will have the option for your nominations to count as votes

Are you dealing with it by yourself now? If so, do what is easiest and less work for you.

Twas supposed to be just a bit of fun afterall."

Just me, myself and I now.

Thank you lovely

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Doesn't help when people keep changing their user names.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ok executive decision

Voting will take place as planned from tomorrow.

I will trim some categories to make voting easier.

If you have already nominated you will have the option for your nominations to count as votes

Are you dealing with it by yourself now? If so, do what is easiest and less work for you.

Twas supposed to be just a bit of fun afterall.

Just me, myself and I now.

Thank you lovely

What a blimin nightmare its turned out to be ~ I'm blaming Brexit....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Was the man with the golden gun this year?"

Yeah I think so, comedy gold

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Was the man with the golden gun this year?"

I think so. He's gone though.

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By *awandOrderCouple over a year ago

SW London

He could be unlos though.

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"If people are happy, I can announce winners and runners up where there is a clear outcome based on nominations and then put the others to the sword."

That's a bit harsh innit

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If people are happy, I can announce winners and runners up where there is a clear outcome based on nominations and then put the others to the sword.

That's a bit harsh innit

That's the nature of the beast

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

id like it to be nominations,,i might change my mind when i see the choices, my memory is only so good x

So ...... when does voting close.

10pm tonight.

Voting is there as some of the categories have no clear winners.

If people are happy, I can announce winners and runners up where there is a clear outcome based on nominations and then put the others to the vote."

NO.

You said Noms ended at ten. After noms we vote........

When does VOTING end ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

id like it to be nominations,,i might change my mind when i see the choices, my memory is only so good x

So ...... when does voting close.

10pm tonight.

Voting is there as some of the categories have no clear winners.

If people are happy, I can announce winners and runners up where there is a clear outcome based on nominations and then put the others to the vote.

NO.

You said Noms ended at ten. After noms we vote........

When does VOTING end ?"

Voting will end 23:59 on the 30th . Short window to vote and I will announce winners on NYE

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'd like to see all nominations.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman over a year ago

King's Crustacean

"What ?

Why vote. Surely sending someones name in is a vote ...... eh ?

Weird man and double the work.

id like it to be nominations,,i might change my mind when i see the choices, my memory is only so good x

So ...... when does voting close.

10pm tonight.

Voting is there as some of the categories have no clear winners.

If people are happy, I can announce winners and runners up where there is a clear outcome based on nominations and then put the others to the vote.

NO.

You said Noms ended at ten. After noms we vote........

When does VOTING end ?

Voting will end 23:59 on the 30th . Short window to vote and I will announce winners on NYE"

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

just sent you mine

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

If I can't have a turquoise goatee category, can at least we have a Best Clock Pic one

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Phew that was difficult!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So when does voting start?

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"So when does voting start?"
when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

"
id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

I'm making no promises

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

I'm making no promises

"
there is always gaffa tape, you know..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

I'm making no promises

there is always gaffa tape, you know..

Are we there yet?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Thank you Suzy.

I've had a bunch of nominations today - I knew you'd all leave it to the last minute you feckers - so will tot up the final numbers and post them hopefully tonight and voting can get going

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thank you Suzy.

I've had a bunch of nominations today - I knew you'd all leave it to the last minute you feckers - so will tot up the final numbers and post them hopefully tonight and voting can get going "

Sorry

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

I'm making no promises

there is always gaffa tape, you know..

Are we there yet?

"
you have no idea what you are messing with...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

I'm making no promises

there is always gaffa tape, you know..

Are we there yet?

you have no idea what you are messing with...

Are we there yet?

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

I'm making no promises

there is always gaffa tape, you know..

Are we there yet?

you have no idea what you are messing with...

Ah sod off you two, or I'm just gonna have to sulk some more

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

I'm making no promises

end of conversation..yes

there is always gaffa tape, you know..

Are we there yet?

you have no idea what you are messing with...

Are we there yet?

"
end of conversation..yes

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

I'm making no promises

there is always gaffa tape, you know..

Are we there yet?

you have no idea what you are messing with...

Ah sod off you two, or I'm just gonna have to sulk some more

"
kissy kissy xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

I'm making no promises

end of conversation..yes

there is always gaffa tape, you know..

Are we there yet?

you have no idea what you are messing with...

Are we there yet?

end of conversation..yes

Hah! I win

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So when does voting start?

when the nominations get posted..which will be sometimes after 10 pm or tomorrow morning ( give the guy a break) isn't that obvious?

Jeez, just a question, sorry

id keep you occupied till then, as long as you don't keep saying 'are we nearly there yet?'

I'm making no promises

there is always gaffa tape, you know..

Are we there yet?

you have no idea what you are messing with...

Ah sod off you two, or I'm just gonna have to sulk some more

My bad

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thank you Suzy.

I've had a bunch of nominations today - I knew you'd all leave it to the last minute you feckers - so will tot up the final numbers and post them hopefully tonight and voting can get going

Sorry

Sorry forgot to add this to that post

I am massively grateful to everyone who has messaged.

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"kissy kissy xx

Accepted, happy chappy now

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"kissy kissy xx

Accepted, happy chappy now

"
snuggles too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm a swinging sensation one fabta would be a bonus ..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Does anyone remember the toothbrush pic?

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Oops, forgot to nominate. I blame the very stressful journey home (avoided 3 accidents, one very bad one on the M18

)

Ah well, good luck to all nominated. x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ok executive decision

Voting will take place as planned from tomorrow.

I will trim some categories to make voting easier.

If you have already nominated you will have the option for your nominations to count as votes"

Good decision

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ok executive decision

Voting will take place as planned from tomorrow.

I will trim some categories to make voting easier.

If you have already nominated you will have the option for your nominations to count as votes

Good decision

Thanks - some final spreadsheet updating to do. I have tissues handy to deal with the excitement

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ok executive decision

Voting will take place as planned from tomorrow.

I will trim some categories to make voting easier.

If you have already nominated you will have the option for your nominations to count as votes

Good decision

Thanks - some final spreadsheet updating to do. I have tissues handy to deal with the excitement

Damn, I love a good spreadsheet

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By *inky-MinxWoman over a year ago

Grantham

"Damn, I love a good spreadsheet

It is rather gorgeous

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Hope tarzan is up for a nomination...

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

To lose one OP is unfortunate... two looks like carelessness.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"To lose one OP is unfortunate... two looks like carelessness."

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

"To lose one OP is unfortunate... two looks like carelessness.

Yep

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Wtf place has gone mad

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

So wait, who's left to organise the awards?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So wait, who's left to organise the awards?"

SwingoftheKingers is doing sterling work

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

...

"So wait, who's left to organise the awards?

SwingoftheKingers is doing sterling work "

He deserves some kind of reward

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"So wait, who's left to organise the awards?

SwingoftheKingers is doing sterling work "

Alright.

High five for the man!

This awards ceremony seems a bit like serial killer in disguise

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By *inky-MinxWoman over a year ago

Grantham

"So wait, who's left to organise the awards?

SwingoftheKingers is doing sterling work

He deserves some kind of reward "

He sure does.

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By *iss.HoneyWoman over a year ago

...

"So wait, who's left to organise the awards?

SwingoftheKingers is doing sterling work

He deserves some kind of reward

He sure does."

I'll send a hamper of chocolate

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

"So wait, who's left to organise the awards?

SwingoftheKingers is doing sterling work

He deserves some kind of reward

He sure does.

I'll send a hamper of chocolate

Aye

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Don't worry folks. Final counts being made now.

I'd sort of taken it over full time anyway.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I can send him my cougar noise making instrument pic, it was popular with the ladies

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Don't worry folks. Final counts being made now.

I'd sort of taken it over full time anyway.

It was nice knowing you, you brave man

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I can send him my cougar noise making instrument pic, it was popular with the ladies

As tempting as that is I'll pass thanks

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"To lose one OP is unfortunate... two looks like carelessness."

Who was the OP?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Who was OP?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The OP was Pauly I think ....could be wrong ..but I only looked at this thread last night

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Who was OP?"

I'm damned if I can remember, they're going down like flies at the moment

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Who was OP?

I'm damned if I can remember, they're going down like flies at the moment

It's an epidemic, like celebrities.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"The OP was Pauly I think ....could be wrong ..but I only looked at this thread last night

.."

Yes it was Pauly.

The curse of the forum awards has struck again......

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

This place can be dramatic sometimes!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"This place can be dramatic sometimes!

Is there a category for that too?

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"This place can be dramatic sometimes!

Is there a category for that too?

I think they were aiming for light-hearted. Which should be fun.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a question.... can I vote for any of the nominees or just the first 4 or 5 that are listed? So if anyone is in the "also nominated in this category" bit can I vote for them?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yawns))))

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