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11/19/2004 07:17:14 AM · #1

Help Helen Win a Dream Wedding

There are four couples going for this prize (an all expense paid wedding) and while all wonderful people (I saw them all on TV this morning) Helen and Dennis deserve this the most. Why? Well, because Helen is my friend to start with. ;)

Second, Helen is the Animal Shelter Director who should have put Juniper down, but didn't. Helen is the one who helped and spear head the campaign to turn the Elmira City Shelter into a No Kill Shelter. And Helen is a really wonderful, kind and generous woman who has always been there for me and now I want to do something special to help her. Dennis and Helen's picture is the one on the bottom left. You do have to register to vote because they are also giving away some other prizes to the voters. It's free, it's easy and they do not spam you, if you afraid they might, use your spam collecting email (everyone has one of those, right? :) )

Please, you can vote once a day so be sure to bookmark the page, I'll be sending reminders until voting is over and even is you live far away and win the prizes, you can always donate them back to Helen and Dennis as a wedding gift! ;)

Please, Helen has been instrumental, with Dennis's support, in saving so many animals in this area, educating the public and being a great friend, please help me get her the wedding she deserves and wants!

Deannda
Oh and if they win, we get to vote on everything else too from the dress to the hairstyles! WOOT!

A few of my babies that came from Helen:

Juniper

Juniper and Lolli

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

11/19/2004 07:30:45 AM · #2

Oh and just so you know, in the picture of Melissa and Itsy, Helen fostered Isty to me, not Melissa ;)

Deannda
Help Helen, Help HELEN!! PLEASE!! I'M BEGGING!

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

11/19/2004 08:28:27 AM · #3

Ok, you got one more vote. But they have to send me some cake from the wedding ;)

dipaulk

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

11/19/2004 08:32:57 AM · #4

All you had to say was "no-kill animal shelter director" and she's got my vote :D

aKiwi

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

11/19/2004 10:31:29 AM · #5

I also voted. My respect for anyone who works for places like that. Needs dedication & a big heart.

Sunniee

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

11/19/2004 10:55:00 AM · #6

Okie Dokie... another vote posted :-)

basia03

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

11/19/2004 10:57:24 AM · #7

Originally posted by dipaulk:

All you had to say was "no-kill animal shelter director" and she's got my vote :D

exactly! mine, too.

bod

11/19/2004 11:00:15 AM · #8

Originally posted by dipaulk:

All you had to say was "no-kill animal shelter director" and she's got my vote :D

ditto.

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

11/19/2004 11:00:37 AM · #9

they got mine, too!

jemison

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

11/19/2004 11:10:58 AM · #10

Well, I tried...they wouldn't let me register. Got a message to "Please use only appropriate language". Everything entered was exactly correct. I must be an inappropriate person.

Sorry!

giega

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

11/19/2004 11:21:00 AM · #11

Makes me wonder, how can i pay off our new house? I'll accept donations :-)

Message edited by author 2004-11-19 11:21:25.

11/19/2004 05:03:32 PM · #12

Thank you everyone for your help! Remember to go back daily until the 18th and vote again!

Deannda

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

11/20/2004 11:43:21 AM · #13

Just a reminder to vote today!

Deannda
Vote for Helen
Vote for my friend Helen today and everyday until Nov. 18
Lower left picture, wearing the green sweater

annasense

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

11/20/2004 12:24:58 PM · #14

They got my vote!

ButterflySis

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

11/20/2004 12:37:53 PM · #15

Originally posted by Neuferland:

Just a reminder to vote today!

Deannda
Vote for Helen
Vote for my friend Helen today and everyday until Nov. 18
Lower left picture, wearing the green sweater

"Voting will be remain open until Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 11:59pm."

Got a few more days yet. :-)

I just voted. Don't recognize any of the couples. Been listening to this contest on 94 Rock though. Good luck to Helen.

11/20/2004 04:58:06 PM · #16

Originally posted by ButterflySis:

I talked to Helen this morning, she's so nervous. Wants more ideas how to get the word out to vote for her and Dennis. She confided to me some of the things they have been through and they are still together, she like me has decided to take these trials in life and relationships and make it a part of a stronger relationship. And her daughter is just crazy about Dennis and really can't wait for them to get married.

Spread the word, email all your friends, this one is for real! And if you read all the stories, Helen and Dennis is the one that stands out as the couple that is truly commited to each other and really want this.

Deannda
//www.specialeventnetwork.net/show/vote.asp
Vote for my friend Helen today and everyday until Nov. 23
Lower left picture, wearing the green sweater

11/20/2004 04:59:55 PM · #17

Oh and yes, those are HORRIBLE shots of the couples except for the upper left one because she is so short that the pose actually works for them. IF Helen wins she only asks that we DO NOT vote for a certain photographer, I'll let you know because she was very unhappy with the session and the results.

Evidently the woman never heard of either having the person behind kneel on a stool or raising the person in front. *shudder*

Deannda
Even an non-professional could have figured that one out

11/20/2004 05:00:42 PM · #18

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Ok, you got one more vote. But they have to send me some cake from the wedding ;)

And Helen said, "YES! They can have some of the cake, I'll be happy to share!"

Deannda
//www.specialeventnetwork.net/show/vote.asp
Vote for my friend Helen today and everyday until Nov. 23
Lower left picture, wearing the green sweater

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

11/20/2004 05:09:49 PM · #19

got a problem in registering.....the zip/postal code. We don't really have them here in NZ ...closest is 0101 and it won't accept that as being real Any ideas?

sue

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

11/20/2004 09:05:35 PM · #20

Originally posted by suemack:

got a problem in registering.....the zip/postal code. We don't really have them here in NZ ...closest is 0101 and it won't accept that as being real Any ideas?

sue

You can use Elmira Zip Code of 14901, if I remember correctly it only requires a first/last name and zip code. IF you win any of the prizes for the voters I can always pick it up for you and ship it to you if it's shippable (is that a word?). They will notify winners by email.

Deannda
//www.specialeventnetwork.net/show/vote.asp
Vote for my friend Helen today and everyday until Nov. 23
Lower left picture, wearing the green sweater

sher

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/20/2004 09:24:58 PM · #21

one more vote...anything to help!

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

11/21/2004 01:00:04 AM · #22

Zip code worked, another vote

sue

11/21/2004 12:36:57 PM · #23

Awesome Sue! Thanks so much!

Daily bump of the thread!

Deannda
//www.specialeventnetwork.net/show/vote.asp
Vote for my friend Helen today and everyday until Nov. 23
Lower left picture, wearing the green sweater

Alecia

Canon EOS-10D

11/21/2004 12:55:14 PM · #24

Originally posted by dipaulk:

All you had to say was "no-kill animal shelter director" and she's got my vote :D

one more. :)

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III