Giveaway: In honor of our friend, newbiecollector ~ Winner is IloiloKano

Cladiator · April 16, 2009 12:13PM

I've had this book sitting around for a while. In the back of my mind I've always thought I'd send it to Wayne but life and other things forever pushed it to the back burner. I regret now being so lazy about it.

In his honor I'll give the book away to the winner of this giveaway.

All you have to do to enter is post a reply to this thread by midnight (pacific standard time) Sunday night/Monday morning. On Monday I'll toss the names into a hat and pick one out.

The book is in brand new condition, still sealed in it's original plastic covering. It's never once been opened, no idea how many pages it is but it's about an inch thick and it's hard cover. It was made by the Smithsonian Institution and the National Maritime Museum. The below quote is what's on the back of the book...

"Take an awe-inspiring journey into our seafaring past. From the simplicity of prehistoric craft to the romance of sail, from the drama of naval warfare to today's sophisticated ocean-going giants. This is the complete story of our greatest maritime adventures and technological achievements."

JCMhouston · April 16, 2009 1:13PM

Very good of you cladiator.

ASUtodd · April 16, 2009 1:27PM

I say give it to Old Shep........

Todd

Muygrandeoso · April 16, 2009 1:55PM

<< <i>I say give it to Old Shep........

Todd >>

I second that.

Chris

oldshep · April 17, 2009 2:02AM

Thanks for the thoughts guys - I have this book and it is indeed a beautiful look at the history of ships with great color pictures and photos.
I am heartbroken about the loss of Wayne. We communicated a lot thru PM's and I will miss that.
I hope someone will get this book - maybe someone with a yougster who would enjoy the pictures and info.

Thanks

in memory of Newbie,
Shep

ASUtodd · April 17, 2009 3:06AM

In that case, I'll put my name in. Coen would love the pictures and the fact that i have another boy on the way, due in Sept, he will enjoy when he gets older!
Todd

Hussulo · April 17, 2009 3:42AM

That is a wonderful gesture Cladiator.

With your permission I would also like to add this to your giveaway in honour of newbiecollector:

"1959 Queen Elizabeth II half-penny coin has been gold plated, hand enamelled with a gorgeous black background, and glazed to a high gloss finish before finally being mounted on a gold plated bookmark."

FilthyBroke · April 17, 2009 3:49AM

Very generous, thanks for the chance. I would enjoy this book, and my daughter would too, I'd bet. Please sign us up.

pendragon1998 · April 17, 2009 5:02AM

A very generous giveaway indeed. I've been reading the Aubrey/Maturin series the last year and a half or so (read it once, immediately started again), so I'm sure I'd enjoy this book. Thanks for the chance!

silverpop · April 17, 2009 9:36AM

I'm in

smet · April 17, 2009 9:50AM

Thanks for the chance Cladiator and Hussulo.

olmanjon · April 17, 2009 12:03PM

Very generous offer cladiator. I am sure Newbee will have appreciated it. Just a thank you. Don't put in my name though. Give it to one of the hundreds of deserving guys on this forum.
Olmanjon

1960NYGiants · April 17, 2009 12:51PM

Thanks for the chance.

wybrit · April 17, 2009 1:19PM

Don't enter me, just saying that this is a nice idea.

Swampboy · April 18, 2009 11:31AM

<< <i>Don't enter me, just saying that this is a nice idea. >>

Ditto.
This will be a touching remembrance.

Stork · April 19, 2009 1:23AM

What a great idea

. I'm going to miss Newbie alot....

I was going to put my name in the 'do not enter' category, but then I remembered the menfolk--all three are interested...and we are a Navy family. Thank you for the chance guys!

Cathy

wildjag · April 19, 2009 3:44AM

This is a very nice tribute and giveaway Clad

Hussulo · April 19, 2009 4:20AM

I was going to put my name in the 'do not enter' category, but then I remembered the menfolk--all three are interested...and we are a Navy family. Thank you for the chance guys!

That's cool stork. I'm ex British Navy submariner and I think there also is an ex US submariner on the forum.

JCMhouston · April 19, 2009 4:42AM

Well Huss, I'm an ex- US Navy Anti Submarine Warfare Specialist (Sonar Technician Surface).

IloiloKano · April 19, 2009 4:47AM

Well, I am not ex Navy, nor am I an ex Marine. We prefer to be called former Marines, since the only ex Marines are those without honor!

But put me in for the give away, and if I win, I'll give the book to a collegue who is a former FMF Navy Corpsman.

We Marines take care of our 'Doc'.

Cladiator · April 20, 2009 12:27AM

Congrats IloiloKano you're name was drawn out of the hat.

Shoot me your shipping address and I'll get the book out to you.

IloiloKano · April 20, 2009 12:57AM

My Vietnam Vet co-worker ('Doc' Gibson) will be pleased, and if I had not already posted that I would give it to him, then I would have happily suggested it for Old Shep. Thank you.

edited to add this request...

Hussulo, would you send your excellent bookmark directly to Old Shep?

Hussulo · April 20, 2009 3:35AM

Congrats IloiloKano.

Hussulo, would you send your excellent bookmark directly to Old Shep?

Certainly. Shep could you PM me your postage details and I'll get the bookmark out to you.

Cheers,
Hus

Giveaway: In honor of our friend, newbiecollector ~ Winner is IloiloKano

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