by Larry H.
Member since:
August 13, 2006

I Won Something.

April 28, 2009 09:22 PM EDT
views: 160 | rating: 9.8/10 (48 votes) | comments: 79

Tonight my daughter was taking my wife dog, Spirit out to potty her. She says there is a box on the porch.

I told her to bring it in then, she struggling with the box. I thought it  was a tiny box. She gets it in and it a huge box, weights 48 pounds.

Letter in it said, "Congradulations on being selected one of the 10 grand prize winners in our, "Why I love JUNIOR MINTS" eassay contest.

In  it was 48 pounds of assorted candy, Junior Mints, Tootsie Rolls. Bubble Gum, and a bunch of other Tootsie Roll Industies products..

That was really a surprize for a diabetic to get. ha ha ha. Will have to eat it real slow.

I have never won anything like that before, really didn't think I would win the contest.

It is calling me, "Larry, Larry, Larry." Got to check and see if any was sugar free.

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Comments: 79

Larry H. Apr 28, 2009, 9:23pm EDT
Thanks for commenting
Janet "Jax" B. Apr 28, 2009, 9:23pm EDT
Oh that is just wonderful Larry!!!! I love it!!! And I do take handouts...LOL
Jessica S. Apr 28, 2009, 9:24pm EDT
lol! candy candy candy!
Kim B. Apr 28, 2009, 9:24pm EDT
Oh Wow!!!! If you need any help with that, give me a call, lol. Congrats, go easy now.
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Apr 28, 2009, 9:24pm EDT
I think I'm seriously jealous, Larry. Skinny, but jealous.
Karen F. Apr 28, 2009, 9:25pm EDT
That is wonderful. What a great surprise. I have won things before but the best was a 1996 Ford Ranger in a drawing. I sold it last year because I needed the cash...She was 12 years old and had over 225,000 miles on her. Congrats on your win.
JoAnn C. Apr 28, 2009, 9:25pm EDT
what a great prize to win. congratulations.
☀ Aunt Shanny Apr 28, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
I would be glad to help you with some of that. WITH the sugar please.
Cynthia J. Apr 28, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
48 lbs worth. Oh my. Congrats!!
Marianne R. Apr 28, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
That's awesome. Congrats!
Marianne R. Apr 28, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
I'll be happy to take a few pounds off your hands, lol
Adele G. Apr 28, 2009, 9:42pm EDT
Congratulations! Where's the grandchildren and all the neighborhood kids. Don't forget to save some for Halloween...
April H. Apr 28, 2009, 9:44pm EDT
Congratulations! Enjoy all of that candy!
April H. Apr 28, 2009, 9:44pm EDT
We can take a few pounds too! : )
Janet H. Apr 28, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
That's one big mountain of candy on the dining room table. Too bad its not my favorite brands. :(
Erinn K. Apr 28, 2009, 10:23pm EDT
Well congrats on winning. =)
Rob Appell Apr 28, 2009, 10:30pm EDT
Way to go Larry. A little at a time won'[t be bad...and you'll still have some for October so you won't have to buy any to hand out.
flit . Apr 28, 2009, 11:04pm EDT
you're all set for Hallowe'en
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Apr 28, 2009, 11:06pm EDT
Congrats on your win.
Nancy S. Apr 29, 2009, 12:02am EDT
What a great win Larry. Good thing you've got grandkids to help you.
Diane "stormyz" B. Apr 29, 2009, 12:54am EDT
Whoa, that's a lot of candy! Congrats!!
Jodie B. Apr 29, 2009, 1:08am EDT
48 pounds of candy?!?!? Send some my way, Larry!!
April H. Apr 29, 2009, 1:11am EDT
48 Lbs of Candy WOW, that's alot of candy. Congrats and please eat it slowly to savor your win
Kimberli T. Apr 29, 2009, 1:37am EDT
Wow, that's cool that the essay contest paid out like that! Haha, I'm sure you will be having some good times with that!
fancy c. Apr 29, 2009, 1:53am EDT
way to go
Dena Straughn Apr 29, 2009, 1:59am EDT
I love to win things. Glad you did.
DIANE D. Apr 29, 2009, 4:32am EDT
That's great!~
Sarah P. Apr 29, 2009, 4:40am EDT
Holy cow that's a lot of candy! That would last me a lifetime, considering I'm diabetic. If I won a contest like that, I'd do a bunch of mini contests on Gather and give it out as prizes lol.
Elaine S. Apr 29, 2009, 6:41am EDT
Great win Larry

Congrats!
Bundy P Apr 29, 2009, 6:01pm EDT
A stomachache waiting to happen...LOL!
Jodi G. Apr 29, 2009, 6:14pm EDT
Congratulations! Want to share?
C C. Apr 29, 2009, 7:01pm EDT
Congrats!
Courtney C. Apr 29, 2009, 8:01pm EDT
Wow, congrats! That's crazy they sent you almost 50 pounds of candy!
P.W. Dowdy Apr 29, 2009, 10:12pm EDT
Am I glad I didn't get those Junior Mints. I'd love to get after ALL of them! Who can resist the taste of chocolate and mints?

Courage, Larry.
Elizabeth A. Apr 30, 2009, 3:57am EDT
Congratulations, Larry! You'll be forever blowing Bubble Gum! Luv chewy Tootsie Rolls. Do you have enough room in your 'fridge to freeze some on the sweets?
Melanie B. Apr 30, 2009, 11:22am EDT
Wow ~ congratulations! What a special prize for a diabetic to receive. lol ;-) Yes, you'll have to take it easy on them.
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Apr 30, 2009, 1:28pm EDT
congrats Larry! That is awesome!
WOW Larry! That is so so cool. Great win. Um, but yes, do go slowly with them as you enjoy them.
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Apr 30, 2009, 5:02pm EDT
Ah that is good and horrible all at the same time all that good candy and you cant eat it til you get sick. cool contest win!
Fantastic, Larry!
Tina Coruth Apr 30, 2009, 7:25pm EDT
Wow! Congratulations, Larry!
Barbara B. May 1, 2009, 1:16pm EDT
Oooh my goodness Larry !! How 'Sweet' that was.
I just love tootsie rolls. *smiles*

Hugs, Barbie
Barbara B. May 1, 2009, 1:17pm EDT
By the way my friend, congrats on winning the prize !!

Hugs, Barbie
debra g. May 1, 2009, 1:41pm EDT
That is a great win.The grandkids will help you eat it.
M & M. May 1, 2009, 3:57pm EDT
Wow, fantastic. Congrats dear friend.

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Sandy M. May 1, 2009, 4:02pm EDT
wow! thats a huge win and a whole lot of candy. enjoy it. congrats!
Congrats on your win. Hope you found some that was sugar free.
Gary (aka: William Pinn) J. May 2, 2009, 2:08pm EDT
Congrats!
YAY, I know a celebrity! I never knew anyone that won stuff, especially that much candy :) I want pictures, or we'll just all (looking up) on this comment thread take a field trip and help you out!

CONGRATS!

Marilyn
Fran S. May 4, 2009, 5:53am EDT
W T G Larry!!
Chris E. May 4, 2009, 8:22pm EDT
Congratulations Larry! That is awesome!
Donna S. May 4, 2009, 10:31pm EDT
Lucky you!
Lee P. May 4, 2009, 11:05pm EDT
Woo Hoo. I love junior mints. I'll take them off your hands. LOL
Jean E. May 5, 2009, 8:18am EDT
48 POUNDS? POUNDS? jeezus ~ well ~ I guess your sweet tooth has been satisfied for a while? if not ~ you can pass one over here ~ never too busy to help a friend out in troubled times ~ big hugs to you RTLarry~j
*LORA* M. May 5, 2009, 2:32pm EDT
go larry
*LORA* M. May 5, 2009, 2:33pm EDT
I love junior mints
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. May 5, 2009, 8:47pm EDT
What a great prize...even if you have to be careful with it! 48 pounds is a lot of candy!
TINA s. May 7, 2009, 1:52pm EDT
congrats
Bridget ♥ May 7, 2009, 8:20pm EDT
YAY for you!
carolyn b. May 7, 2009, 8:57pm EDT
I am so happy for you Larry and yes, eat it slow, don't eat too much of that candy, congrats to you.

If you can't eat all that candy, I can help you, lol
Selene N. May 7, 2009, 11:08pm EDT
Holly! That's wonderful! Congrats.
Tiffany G. May 10, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
oh thats funny. Thanks for sharing Larry
Elsie Duggan May 11, 2009, 1:36am EDT
I love that prize Larry, I would eat once piece a day, diabetic or not, lol, and I am sure your family will share it with you, and say your favorite line, "thanks for sharing", congratulations, great win, you must have said something really good to win it.
Ms. Meacham: Money Maven May 12, 2009, 12:45am EDT
I'm so impressed that you won a national essay contest Larry! Good for you. Can you recall your entry? I know that I could tell you quite a few reasons why I love Junior Mints.... ; )
Debra H. May 13, 2009, 6:18am EDT
LOL I am experiencing diabetic bliss just reading your post
Lee P. May 14, 2009, 7:04pm EDT
Okay, Larry, time to do another post. LOL I want to thank your for commenting on my posts but you don't have any new ones, so I just keep saying hello on this one. LOL

Hello again and thanks for the comments.
Ms. Meacham: Money Maven May 15, 2009, 1:32am EDT
Larry, I just posted a piece that mentions you: Contest Info: Write about why you like Charms Blow Pops, and get a bunch of your own..... Thank you so much for the inspiration!
Jean E. May 15, 2009, 10:02pm EDT
You still eatin that candy dear friend? ~j
Fran S. May 17, 2009, 9:01am EDT
how's the candy holding out!!
Digital Diva S. May 17, 2009, 2:03pm EDT
That's a lot of sugar!
Lee P. May 18, 2009, 11:38pm EDT
Just stopped by to say thanks for the comment.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. May 19, 2009, 4:22pm EDT
Congrats! James would love your house right now he loves tootsie rolls
Carol S. May 19, 2009, 11:59pm EDT
Congrats James, You're ready Halloween next year!
☀ Aunt Shanny May 24, 2009, 9:31pm EDT

Where are the Dog Bowl photos you took?
Connie L. May 26, 2009, 11:40pm EDT


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Sandy and John J. May 27, 2009, 9:32pm EDT

I see congrats are in order! It's great just to win something, regardless of what it is and btw, you can send some of that chocolate my way if you like? lol... 
F. Jeanette c. Jun 11, 2009, 9:41am EDT

Good for you!!!!!!!!!!

10 4 u
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Jun 22, 2009, 5:08pm EDT

How cool is this???? Way to go!!!! (and how ironic that a diabetic would win a contest like this)
strongthrufight E. Jun 23, 2009, 11:15am EDT

Oh wow! The ultimate box of temptation...Isn't life ironic? Just saw Faith agrees, lol...That is just too funny...Freeze them...can't eat it till it thaws...slows me down considerably ;)

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