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hello again... and I need your help

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:57 am
by astrnomr
Yes, I'm still alive, and I've found my way over here. It's nice to see that there are still a large number of you still around.

I need your help. A Rochester TV station is holding a "5 Grader Challenge" contest, and my son Peter and I entered. (Top prize is a 2009 Toyota Corolla and a $10,000 scholarship.) We attended the local audition, and he passed all five questions. (Well, I was allowed to help, but he knew most of them anyway.) However, instead of having the judges select who goes on the show, they've turned it into an internet popularity contest -- get as many people as you can to vote for yourselves, and the top 8 teams will compete on the show.

A clip from Peter's audition can be found here:
http://rochesterhomepage.net/content/wr ... eChallenge

Voting starts tomorrow evening (the 18th) at 5pm EDT because they're still waiting to post the last few successful auditioners. I'm still not sure how their voting will work, but please get whoever you can to vote for us.

Thanks!

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:03 am
by tlynn78
Cool! Remind me when the voting starts!

t

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:07 am
by gsabc
I'll be sure to vote early and often, astro. Great to see you again! Don't be such a stranger!

Fifth grade already?? Yipes!

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:19 am
by silvercamaro
I will be delighted to vote for the son of my birthday twin -- early and often, if the rules permit.

It's great to see you, Stro. Come visit more often!

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:00 am
by christie1111
I second, or third or fourth the notion that you come visit more often. And I will be happy to vote for your son!

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:02 am
by MarleysGh0st
Good to see you again, astronmr, and good luck in the contest!

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:17 am
by astrnomr
gsabc wrote:Fifth grade already?? Yipes!
Yes, he's nearing the end of 5th grade, and he has already crossed over from Cub Scouts into Boy Scouts. Time has been flying by.

Thank you all for your support.

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:37 am
by PlacentiaSoccerMom
Good luck with the contest.

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:42 am
by Catfish
Astro!!! So good to see you. Hope you and the family are doing well. Peter is a cutie. Good luck in the contest.

Re: hello again... and I need your help

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:20 pm
by fuzzywuzzy
astrnomr wrote:Yes, I'm still alive, and I've found my way over here. It's nice to see that there are still a large number of you still around.
Voting starts tomorrow evening (the 18th) at 5pm EDT because they're still waiting to post the last few successful auditioners. I'm still not sure how their voting will work, but please get whoever you can to vote for us.

Thanks!
Hi rastro long time no see!

I will vote for you & your son!

Good Luck!

fuzzywuzzy 8)

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:45 pm
by littlebeast13
astrnomr wrote:
gsabc wrote:Fifth grade already?? Yipes!
Yes, he's nearing the end of 5th grade, and he has already crossed over from Cub Scouts into Boy Scouts. Time has been flying by.

Thank you all for your support.

The "Will astro reach 2000 posts?" watch has finally ended!!!!!

lb13

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:47 pm
by VAdame
Hi 'Stro! Peter's got our vote :)