by Princess Spanky Pants ~ The Real, Original, Heather T
Member since:
October 13, 2006

Daily Point Check In

March 13, 2007 10:02 AM EDT (Updated: March 13, 2007 10:17 AM EDT)
views: 89 | rating: 9/10 (21 votes) | comments: 57

Ok, ok, it's been a few days. I was gone over the weekend, and out of brain functioning commission yesterday. ;)

So, how are your points looking today? Mine are at 432. I want to hit 500 before the day is out. :)

Goals? As always, mine is a Home Depot card for $25. I'd -like- to earn it by the end of March, but I don't see that happening. We'll see.

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Comments: 57 ( 1 removed by Princess Spanky Pants ~ The Real, Original, Heather T )

Deb J. Mar 13, 2007, 10:09am EDT
I think mine are about 430. I don't even try to keep track much anymore! P.S. Hello "neighbor"!
Welcome to Gather, Deb! I hope you are liking it so far! Neighbors indeed. :) I haven't found too many people in this area so far. :)
David Salyer Mar 13, 2007, 10:12am EDT
I just sent away for my home depot gift card and I am back up to 570 points. Mine seem to be going up quite a bit even though all I have been doing lately is commenting on other people's stuff. The weather is getting nicer so I am going to have to dust off my camera and start taking pictures again!
Michael C. Mar 13, 2007, 10:16am EDT
Earnings: 1,767 Gather Points™
Still original miles. Odometer has not been 'turned back'.
Annette E. Mar 13, 2007, 10:16am EDT
1030 here (of course I have never cashed in any so that's kinda sad)
Wow, way to go David! I cashed out early last week (don't recall the day), so mine are raising semi-fast, but hey, faster is better. Of course, the points are just a perk. I like this site with or without it, but I prefer it with the points. ;)
Michael, you have enough for a $25 gift card! It costs 1565 to cash out. Of course, you can also save up for more, too. ;)
Annette, that's not bad. You are over halfway to a gift card. One way to up the points quickly is to make groups that people want to join. I have this theory that you get 1 point per person who joins, but that's not tested. I just know that when I create groups that people actually join, my points tend to jump up a bit.

post anything style groups are big with people joining them. :)
Michael C. Mar 13, 2007, 10:27am EDT
I wish they gave a few more GC options. I have Menards and Lowes nearby, while Home Depot is almost 30 minutes away...
I would love a few more options, even something simple like Target or Walmart. We have a Menards (brand new!) in town, as well as Home Depot, so either of those work for me. I'd get a lot more immediate use out of a Wal-Mart or Target card, though. Of course, then I'd be using it on stuff we probably don't need -more- of.

With the Home Depot card (for me, anyway), I plan to save them up for this summer when we move. New stuff for the new place :)
J F. Mar 13, 2007, 10:29am EDT
1486. Trying to get that Home Depot card, too by the end of the month.
Good Luck, J F! You're less than 100 points away! Go make lots of comments today, and you could have it by tomorrow!
Congrats on the recent card, Janet. I hope you earn points quickly for your next card!
J F. Mar 13, 2007, 10:51am EDT
Thanks, Heather. I'm trying.
Elizabeth D. Mar 13, 2007, 11:13am EDT
Right now, I'm at 372..hoping to hit 500 soon :)
WTG Elizabeth! I'll root you on (and help with comments) to reach 500! Hope you reach it soon. :)
*LORA* M. Mar 13, 2007, 11:30am EDT
980
courtney m. Mar 13, 2007, 11:33am EDT
It takes me forever to get points and I think that I comment a lot. Anyway, I am up to 370, I have cahsed out twice for the uncommon goods GC, I need to get a couple more to buy a graduation present for my brother's GF
Great number, Lora! Hope you get to your goal very quickly!
Courtney, try posting articles, and making LOTS of connections. If you see someone you are not connected to, look over their stuff and connect to them. The more people who read your articles & see your pictures, the more comments you can get. Comments are great for points, but go both ways!

Good luck!!
WTG David! Get busy today, and I forsee a gift card in your near future!
Shawnee G. Mar 13, 2007, 12:08pm EDT
Mine are at 1263 right now. I have only turned in once for a $10 Borders card, and than realized you can only use 1 gift card per order through Amazon, so will be only turning in for higher ones from now on. I am going to turn in for a $50 Home Depot card for my mother and father in law before I send for any for myself again.
Jessica B. Mar 13, 2007, 12:22pm EDT
I have 535 since I joined in December 06. Does that sound low? High? Average?
courtney m. Mar 13, 2007, 12:31pm EDT
what is the point break down for posting vs. commenting, what is better, do I get more points for one or the other?
~~ Sarina ~~ Mar 13, 2007, 12:36pm EDT
Hi Heather! I have enough points for one Home Depot Card. I would like to get enough for 2. But it is a slow process. Not a problem. Slow but sure wins the race.
Steph D. Mar 13, 2007, 12:55pm EDT
I have been a member since mid December 06 and mine are are 443 as of this morning. I guess it is ok but I didn't join for the points but it may become about the points once I get to start getting those gift cards! LOL
Debby W. Mar 13, 2007, 1:18pm EDT
I have 646 points. I don't know how much you need for a gift card. I would have had more but I have been sick and off the computer since Christmas. Just starting to feel better.
☆ Æ’åitÄ¥ ☆ Mar 13, 2007, 2:19pm EDT
Let's see. Today I'm at 5879 points. I haven't cashed out since December 27th, 2006... I'm thinking I might cash out for some Home Depot cards if I get too antsy, or I might try to save up for the $500 Vacation Outlet gift certificate. My husband and I need an excuse to celebrate our 2 year anniversary coming up in May. I don't think I'll hit that by May though. If I did, that would be a miracle!
766, Heather, not nearly enough to do anything. I see you live in Michigan. I was born in that state, in a town called Wyandotte, a long, long, long, long time ago. Is it still there, after all this time?
Melissa R. Mar 13, 2007, 2:43pm EDT
I'm only at 271. Guess I really need to start posting more! LOL
Ms. Meacham: Money Maven Mar 13, 2007, 3:11pm EDT
I'm saving for a Home Depot card to fund continuing home improvements on a 1920's bungalow in Portland, Oregon. Just a few hundred more points to go!
Wow, great totals guys! As of posting this, mine jumped up to 536 points- over 100 points today!

Courtney, there isn't a set method to be explained. The PTB at Gather won't tell us. We have come to the conclusion that posting is good, as is starting groups. Articles with more posts are worth more points, which leads us to think comments equal points.

Hope that helps some!
I know I haven't participated in this group or thread before, but I facetiously put out an "article" today (and I use that term very lightly...definitely not one I'm proud of) in an attempt to gain the last 93 points that are necessary for my next Home Depot card before we get much further into spring. At 2 hours, 20 minutes and about 58 comments, I'm up by a whopping 40 points. Some people have pointed out, and I'm probably in that group, that they're afraid to let their points get too high because Gather will crash and burn and they'll just lose their points, period.
Gee, maybe you could stop by my space and get jiggy with it. Then my points would go up too!
Deb J. Mar 13, 2007, 5:51pm EDT
It's too hot in my house. I gotta go take a shower...
© MrBill   Mar 13, 2007, 6:36pm EDT
Still ... Zero Points ... no points
Elaine A. Mar 13, 2007, 10:35pm EDT
1496 today right now, how cool is that heather
Susan S. Mar 13, 2007, 11:37pm EDT
I seem to have been here forever and am on 800 and something. I need to get my act together.
With VERY VERY minimum output I'm up to 254 from the first whenI cashed out! Today, I've been trying to catch up and I'm up like 80 points today alone!
Way to go Elaine! Not far till you can cash out for $25!

I'm heading to bed, but my quick update is 575 points. I started the day at 432 (or this article, anyway, it might have been a few less in the early morning), so I think I did AWESOME today.

What all did I do? Got some comments in, posted 5 or 6 articles that garnered responses, started a new group for this type of thread, and I invited a batch of 50 of my 'newer' people to one of my older groups. That got me almost 150 points in 1 day. :) yay!
I'm about to sign out now.....I'm at 264 now!
WTG Krissy!
Sandra L. Mar 14, 2007, 10:37pm EDT
I gotta be doing something wrong. I don't know if I have what it takes to start a group, but I would love to be able to get the cash option. That would really help my goal of earning Christmas on the computer. So far I have 1955 points. I have cashed out once since I joined in (I think) August. I try to comment every day and write and post pictures when I can. I guess I should spend more time Gathering and less sleeping........... no that won't work, I'm a hag without sleep and nobody will want to talk to me. LOL
Sherry W. Mar 15, 2007, 1:16am EDT
Mmm, about 400 I think. :)
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Karen M. Mar 20, 2007, 9:29pm EDT
I am at 111 and trying to grow a little each day !! :)
Elizabeth D. Mar 21, 2007, 11:22am EDT
Only 401, sigh..
Sherry Asbury Mar 23, 2007, 12:07am EDT
I am over the 1500 hump. Wasn't able to do much today. Just got from a spring hop in my building - seven old ladies remembering their childhood - LOL - I should get points for that - I won't be able to walk tomorrow. Well, guess it might be a good point day then!
*LORA* M. Mar 30, 2007, 2:59am EDT
3,222
M B. Apr 9, 2007, 3:10pm EDT
Waah -- just trying to reach 40!
Cyndi B. Apr 14, 2007, 9:18am EDT
Still stuck at 525! I am trying to get a $10 gift card to Borders for a new baby book. I can't ever seem to get much higher, Ugggh!
Cyndi B. Apr 15, 2007, 8:19pm EDT
Today -

Hello, Cyndi ~ Robert's Mommy ~!
cyndib.gather.com
Earnings: 545 Gather Points™
My People: 33

Slowly getting there...here are some more points for you!
Zel H. Apr 26, 2007, 7:52pm EDT
Points are good. I like points. Add me if you want. More the merrier.
Ms. Meacham: Money Maven May 10, 2007, 3:23am EDT
What's with the no points Mr. Bill? Very weird. You're certainly active enough to be generating them! Here's my roster:

jdmeacham.gather.com
Earnings: 1,401 Gather Points™
My People: 223

I'm gunning for 1,565 by month's end, enough to request the $25 Home Depot card and finish off my (small) walk-in closet renovation. Can't wait.
Jared G. May 10, 2007, 1:51pm EDT
Here ya go!
kate :] d. May 14, 2007, 1:48am EDT
I have about 125. Since im not on much i just try and earn about 20 points a day.
Brad D. Jan 19, 2008, 10:05am EST
I'm at 1,343 right now

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