My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

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Eat your hearts out boy and girls!
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Hi Loren-

Thank you for your participation and entry into the 2007 Spirit of Freedom Sweepstakes.

It is with great enjoyment that I am able to inform you that you are the grand prize winner!


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Surf and sun awaits! Just gotta jump through the hoops now!

Details:


“DIVE INTO AUSTRALIA & WIN”
PRIZE DETAILS

Have you ever dreamed of diving the Great Barrier Reef ? Then the Spirit of Freedom and Qantas Airway can make your diving holiday dreams come true.

Your prize will include:

Roundtrip coach airfare for two (2) persons from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairns flying Qantas Airways.
Seven (7) nights dive trip to the Cod Hole & Coral Sea on luxury live a board dive boat Spirit of Freedom .
Three (3) nights accommodation in Cairns at the Coral Tree Inn.
CAIRNS , TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND GATEWAY TO THE GREAT BARRIER REEF & CORAL SEA

Australia 's north eastern town of tropical Cairns is the gateway for two of the world's greatest diving icons, the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea . The Great Barrier Reef is a broad chain of 2,900 individual reefs and is the Earth's largest structure built by living organisms, being clearly visible from space. It is an ecosystem of unsurpassed marine diversity and presents the diver with a vision of exquisite natural beauty. Beyond the continental shelf that harbors the Great Barrier Reef, lie the isolated reef systems and crystal clear waters of Australia 's Coral Sea. This is home territory for huge schools of pelagic fish and sharks in an undersea world of mountains, pinnacles and sheer walls laced with gorgonian fans and rising from thousands of feet below. "Spirit of Freedom" will take you two these two iconic destinations on their 7 Day/ 7 Night tour where you will discover what diving dreams are made of.

SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
Sleek, stylish and spacious, the ‘ Spirit of Freedom ’ is Australia ’s most luxurious live-aboard dive vessel and offers the best in cruising comfort to the far northern Great Barrier Reef and remote Coral Sea reefs. The vessel features electronic stabilizers, wide screen TV/ DVD, comfortable lounge areas, and sun decks. Eleven spacious air-conditioned cabins all contain their own private bathroom. With classic lines, white exterior, polished timber & chrome, gourmet meals and an outstanding level of service, ‘ Spirit of Freedom ’ will make you feel as if you are aboard your very own private motor yacht.

Your prize with Spirit of Freedom includes:

7 Day/ 7 Night Dive Adventure (Monday departure) to the Cod Hole, Ribbon Reefs & Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea for two people
Accommodation in a standard double or twin share cabin with private bathroom
Hotel transfers from the Coral Tree Inn to the wharf
Chef prepared meals on board (special dietary requirements catered to)
Tanks & weight belts
Opportunity for up to 27 dives
WEB: http://www.spiritoffreedom.com.au

QANTAS AIRWAYS
The world knows Australians as relaxed, accommodating, and very friendly. Perhaps that's why people choose Qantas - even if they're not traveling to Australia. Our reputation is built on the Australian tradition of making guests feel welcome. To experience the Spirit of Australia, let Qantas show you the best ways in the world to reach over 145 destinations worldwide.

Qantas Airways is pleased to provide you and a companion with complimentary Economy Class travel from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Cairns , Australia roundtrip. These tickets are upgradable to Business Class subject to space being available at time of check-in.

And if you don't win the sweepstakes, no worries, members of Frequent Flyer programs for Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways, British Airways, Continental Airlines or our own Qantas Frequent Flyer Program may earn and redeem points on Qantas operated flights between North America and Australia or New Zealand .
Please check with your airline's frequent flyer program for more information.

THE CORAL TREE INN
The Coral Tree Inn is resort-style holiday accommodation in Cairns , Tropical North Queensland, Australia . Set amongst luscious tropically landscaped gardens, the Coral Tree Inn features a large saltwater pool, barbeque area and guest laundry. Ideally located across from parklands and just 5 minutes walk to the center of town, the Coral Tree Inn is easily accessible to Cairns esplanade and dining district.

WEB: http://www.coraltreeinn.com.au

Your prize with Coral tree Inn includes:

3 Nights accommodation in one Standard room for two people
Airport transfers
3 Continental breakfasts for 2 people
 
: My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

Ahoy there Mate!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
That is an awesome win! Hope you have a great time! Remember to give us the "skinny" when you return.
 
: My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

congrats on a great win. :smt003 hope ya have a wonderful time. hey, where ya been? you havent posted in awhile and I have missed your weird(but funny)sense of humor :smt003
 
: My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

Congrats on your amazing win!! Have a wonderful time.
 
: My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

Cool beans.......Enjoy the trip, what a wonderful win.
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: My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

:smt041 :smt020 :smt020 :smt007 :smt007 WOW! YOUR SHIP HAS COME IN :smt006 :smt006 This is wonderful! Have A Great Trip, and give us the scoop. Ahoy, Mate!!!!! Way to Go!!!! :smt038
 
: My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

Wow I would LOVE to go there. Congrats! And from friends I've heard that Qantas is a really nice airline. I think they give you a little baggie with like toilitries and stuff during the flight!
 
: My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

:smt006 Wowza! That is fantastic Loren! Congratulations on a fantastic win! Everything in one great trip win, so fabulous! :smt041 :smt026
 
: My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

I am green with envy :smt063 What a win!!!! I am so happy that one of the SA family won such a great prize ~ even though they don't show their face around here anymore!!!

Congrats and enjoy ~ bring back some great pictures for us!!!!
 
: My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

:smt102 Note to the big JohnnyZ... that's what I thought too! I checked the email twice... and when I talked to the head dude on the phone I asked him if a mistake might have been made and if it should've been addressed to the big "Z". He said, "Nope, the big Z is outta luck this week! This baby's all yours, unless he wants to make a deal on that fancy new truck!"

Bummer eh?

But in all seriousness: contacted them, got it confirmed! Guess I didn't just dream it! (but a dream like that would still be worth it's weight in gold!) :smt015 :smt103

Did a little rough calculation.... total value of the whole shindig, at current retail values, is just under $10,000 US! Enough to make your bladder weak! Golly!!!

Still pinching myself! And the best part???? They only had 4,000 entries for the whole thing! Better odds than the State Lottery!

Johnny: I'll bring ya back a stuffed Koala! (for real.)

Loren
 
: My BOAT has finally come in!!!!!

Ping.... I'm around EVERY day, but I spilled a 16 ounce beer on the keyboard and it don't work anymore! :smt002
 
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