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astrnomr · #1 Post by **astrnomr** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:15 pm

My oldest son is on his first foray into the world of game shows, and we need your help. We are entered as a team in the "Toyota 5th Grade Challenge", and having passed the audition, we need you to vote for him to become a finalist on the show. Only the top 8 make it.

To vote, go here:
http://rochesterhomepage.net/content/wr ... eChallenge

Fill in the information and select Peter Reiser as the contestant you're voting for. It appears that you can vote for as many times as you have available email addresses, so vote early and often!

Thanks,
Astrnomr

silvercamaro · #2 Post by **silvercamaro** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:22 pm

I have voted. Annie says she will vote for Peter, too.

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #3 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:25 pm

I voted.

MarleysGh0st · #4 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:36 pm

I voted.

A <grumble>® to Toyota for requiring all that info--name, address, phone, e-mail, birthdate--in order to cast a ballot.

Yes, I know you can fake most of that. The fact that one can do so in order to stuff the ballot box warrants another <grumble>®.

I hope Peter makes it to the finals, Astro. But still...

Catfish · #5 Post by **Catfish** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:38 pm

Voted.

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #6 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:40 pm

Jeff voted too.

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #7 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:41 pm

MarleysGh0st wrote:I voted.

A <grumble>® to Toyota for requiring all that info--name, address, phone, e-mail, birthdate--in order to cast a ballot.

Yes, I know you can fake most of that. The fact that one can do so in order to stuff the ballot box warrants another <grumble>®.

I hope Peter makes it to the finals, Astro. But still...

I am sure that Toyota will be sending us brochures in the mail soon.

MarleysGh0st · #8 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:48 pm

So, Astro, what kind of game show is the Toyota 5th Grade Challenge? Is it a trivia contest or a combination of that with some sort of talent show? The web site mentioned kids singing and stuff for their auditions.

Will this be aired locally only or can we catch it somewhere?

astrnomr · #9 Post by **astrnomr** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:58 pm

MarleysGh0st wrote:So, Astro, what kind of game show is the Toyota 5th Grade Challenge? Is it a trivia contest or a combination of that with some sort of talent show? The web site mentioned kids singing and stuff for their auditions.

Will this be aired locally only or can we catch it somewhere?

It's a trivia contest. I'm not sure who sang and danced... or why. For the audition, he had to answer five questions, although he was allowed to consult with me. The first two questions (which are shown in the interview clip) were the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy (photosynthesis) and the first man to walk on the moon (Neil Armstrong). He was also asked what sport Tony Hawk made famous (skateboarding), what "famous lady" was a gift from France (Statue of Liberty), and to name any of the three judges from American Idol (he picked Paula Abdul).

As far as I know, it will only be broadcast in the Rochester area. Should we make it, I will definitely record it on the DVR, and I could try to capture and upload the show from there (assuming that they don't post the show online). If I read the rules correctly, all of the finalists will get a laptop -- unless they win the big prizes.

tlynn78 · #10 Post by **tlynn78** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:02 pm

Done!

t.

fuzzywuzzy · #11 Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:14 pm

astrnomr wrote:
To vote, go here:
http://rochesterhomepage.net/content/wr ... eChallenge

Fill in the information and select Peter Reiser as the contestant you're voting for. It appears that you can vote for as many times as you have available email addresses, so vote early and often!

Done...best of Luck to Peter!

fuzzy

themanintheseersuckersuit · #12 Post by **themanintheseersuckersuit** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:03 pm

VAdame · #13 Post by **VAdame** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:33 pm

Peter's got my vote

kayrharris · #14 Post by **kayrharris** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:46 pm

Once I finally figured out how, I voted....more than once!

Good luck, Peter!

ulysses5019 · #15 Post by **ulysses5019** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 7:56 pm

Do we have to include our ss#'s?

astrnomr · #16 Post by **astrnomr** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:07 am

Thanks for the help, everybody. It would be nice if they posted a count so we could see how the voting is going, but I suppose that's asking too much.

peacock2121 · #17 Post by **peacock2121** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:00 am

I have voted twice today. I will go back later and use the other e-mail addresses I have as well.

Hope he wins!

cindy.wellman · #18 Post by **cindy.wellman** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:46 am

PlacentiaSoccerMom wrote:
MarleysGh0st wrote:I voted.

A <grumble>® to Toyota for requiring all that info--name, address, phone, e-mail, birthdate--in order to cast a ballot.

Yes, I know you can fake most of that. The fact that one can do so in order to stuff the ballot box warrants another <grumble>®.

I hope Peter makes it to the finals, Astro. But still...
I am sure that Toyota will be sending us brochures in the mail soon.

I'm behind in a few things right now, but today I saw that through my gmail account there is a new (to me) feature.

Check out the entry under March 5.

http://gmailblog.blogspot.com

I really like this idea of being able to alter your email address and still receive the email. Even if it doesn't change the fact that I would possibly still receive unwanted solicitations, at least I could filter them. I'm interested to see if the folks at Toyota send me anything, as I put a "dot" Rochester after my email address. LOL

From a non-SPAM standpoint, this might be nice when I want to change my email just a little to reflect something in which I'm currently participating. (fund raisers, volunteer stuff, etc)

On a separate note: HI Astro!!!! It is good to see you!! I'm sending good luck vibes towards Peter's way!

Cindy

astrnomr · #19 Post by **astrnomr** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:46 am

cindy.wellman wrote:I really like this idea of being able to alter your email address and still receive the email. Even if it doesn't change the fact that I would possibly still receive unwanted solicitations, at least I could filter them. I'm interested to see if the folks at Toyota send me anything, as I put a "dot" Rochester after my email address. LOL

For those who don't know this little trick, you can go to http://www.jetable.org/en/index to create temporary email routing. It will create an email address that will route stuff to the email address you enter, then self-destruct after the time period you select. This is a good way to avoid getting spammed by places that require you to enter an email address to sign up.

And hello again to you to, Cindy!

peacock2121 · #20 Post by **peacock2121** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:51 am

I forgot to note - when will we know if our voting did the trick for him or not?

astrnomr · #21 Post by **astrnomr** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:07 am

peacock2121 wrote:I forgot to note - when will we know if our voting did the trick for him or not?

They'll post the top 8 on Monday the 24th.

PlacentiaSoccerMom · #22 Post by **PlacentiaSoccerMom** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:14 am

My cat Lucy just voted for your son.

peacock2121 · #23 Post by **peacock2121** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:49 am

astrnomr wrote:
peacock2121 wrote:I forgot to note - when will we know if our voting did the trick for him or not?
They'll post the top 8 on Monday the 24th.

Terrific!

I am going to ask some friends to vote as well.

danielh41 · #24 Post by **danielh41** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:29 am

I voted for Peter. And nice to see your posts Astro. I still appreciate your PAF duty way back in 2001.

astrnomr · #25 Post by **astrnomr** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:24 pm

danielh41 wrote:I voted for Peter. And nice to see your posts Astro. I still appreciate your PAF duty way back in 2001.

Thanks. Sorry I couldn't have been more helpful. BTW, I still haven't ahd a chance to see "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"

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