Well the answer appears to be yes, however there was only one suggestion on how to judge the competition (rhyming Aussie slang contest).
Unfortunately that idea, while it is amusing, would mean I have to wade through the attempts (with possibly one too many references to Pax having "Kangaroos loose in the top paddock") so how about we try the old standby method of:-
You post a reply to this blog entry saying "YES I WANT TO ENTER" - or words to that effect, and then I will have my BFF Cozzles draw out one name from a hat in a weeks time. Making it fair to all.
Rules
You can be from anywhere in the world. All that I ask is that you respect that this hat represents my Country's military, and is to be treated as a prized possession.
If you win - you will need to supply me with a mailing address. I promise to hold the information safely and never share it beyond my Post Office.
If you leave your entry under the "Anonymous" tag - please be sure to add your name or nickname at the bottom.
The Winner will need to contact me by September 20th at the latest with their mailing address or there will be a redraw.
And...... GO!
It's so cool-looking, but since I won the slouch hat (which I wear every day, along with my Nowzad Dogs and Marine Mom pins) I won't enter.
ReplyDeletePlus, whoever wins it should wear it, and i never wear "stocking caps."
It'd be great to have in Iowa!
ReplyDeleteNicole Shumate
I would like to enter and you know I will wear it and brag about the Auzie boys it represents. And Nicole, I will be in Waterloo this month for my Navy reunion.
ReplyDelete(Looks around) Um (raises hand), er: I WANT TO ENTER!
ReplyDelete(Violently slaps NavyOne's hand down) Pick me! Pick me! Wait, I already have one.
ReplyDeleteHi from Boston! We'd love a hat here in Beantown!
ReplyDeleteA hat? I love meaningful hats ...especially ones that represent great people!
ReplyDelete(so while the boys are fighting over it up there... hurry, pick me.) **smiling angelic face glowing with pride to wear an aussie hat**
Navy One and America's 1st Sgt. are so pushy! Pax, we have not met, but I have tasted a musk stick, and a musk lifesaver. I also had the privilege of serving with a fine Australian Navy Lieutenant a few years back - I would treat your hat with respect and kindness of an old friend. May I please enter? (See boys - a smile will get you where you are going just as well!)
ReplyDelete@Suz - so glad that the pin is so treasured :)
ReplyDelete@Nicole - Glad to have you in the draw!
@Coffeypot - count yourself entered :D
@N1 - in the draw
@A1S - shush you!
@Christine - In the draw from Boston :)
@Wrexie - your name is in the hat!
@Lil' Chantilly - Glad to have you in the competition. And pay no attention to the boys - I'm sure it's just high spirits.
ReplyDelete[looks over to see A1S taunting N1 with his super special Aussie hat...]
Sigh... well so long as no one points out to N1 that A1S got a parcel of exciting hats, whilst N1 only got Musk Sticks, we'll make it through with no tears. Shhhh... let's all be quiet now :D
(Gets As 1st Sarge in an arm bar.) Thanks Pax for shushing the un-shushable. . .
ReplyDelete(Shoots an angry look at Lil C) And thank you Shipmate! For bringing up the dreaded pink stuff. . .
@N1 "Gets As 1st Sarge in an arm bar"
ReplyDeleteYou know... I'd pay real money to see you try that! [and then market the tshirts and postcards for you all]
Pax
[relieved there are no tears :D]
(Brains NavyOne with tomahawk) And I AM un-shushable.
ReplyDeleteLil C, for your info I already HAVE a cool Aussie hat (or two). I bask in your jealousy.
@A1S - that whole "basking in jealousy" thing - really works better with photographic proof
ReplyDeleteJust saying...
Pax
"(Brains NavyOne with tomahawk)"
ReplyDeleteHmm, so Marine Senior Enlisted are acknowledging that Navy LTs have brains? Roger. Win one for the good guys. Even if we are brained. . .
Me! Me! Me!
ReplyDeleteI want the spider monkey cap for shore, but the page says I don't have access to your page under my sign in so I guess you're hatin' on me....
pokes "Anonymous" - blogger does weird things at times. Try resending a message using Comment as "Name/URL" (if you have a blog) OR maybe put your name on a comment so I know who's the Spider Monkey dude.
ReplyDeletePax
[a little cranky at 6am in the morning]
I acknowledge it took a lot of rooting around to find any brains in there.
ReplyDelete"I acknowledge it took a lot of rooting around to find any brains in there."
ReplyDeleteNavy= training the Marines on rooting around, as usual. . .
It's Kevin- still can't post under my sign in- regardless. That's OK though, don't worry about me- I'll get along somehow.
ReplyDeleteSince I'm a loser I never win anything anyway.
Thank you all for participating in my little competition. The winner is Kevin
ReplyDeletePlease stay tuned - in a month or two I will be holding another competition for a baseball style cap with a similar design
Pax