Dear Readers,
A.Alpha said I was a little bit ham-BIG-u-ous about the instructions for winning the book last week, and so we interpreted it very loosely. There were 123 total comments to the post, and only one person expressly said not to put her in the drawing for the book, so even if the rest of the people didn't say they were interested in the book, we put their numbers in the bowl anyway.
And then she told me to go rooting around in those numbers and choose one, which I did. I always do what she tells me to do!
To be perfectly honest, I was hoping there was a treat hidden under there, but no. Just papers.
This is the one that I chose:
And this number belongs to Tish.
Which I think is wicked cool, because it rhymes with dish!
I started a new song. Tell me if you like it so far:
There was a Tish in my dish
and she made a wish
Not for a fish
But a book!
No?
I shouldn't quit my day job, then?
Fine. Whatever. You guys are no fun. I don't care what you --
SQUIRL!!!!
Congratulations, Tish! Alpha and I hope you enjoy the book.
Love,
Mr. Jefferies
I can't believe I'm the first commentor this morning. Well, it is v. early...
Mr. J you have so many talents, picking a winner must be beyond easy for you. Bummer about the missing treat. I hope A Alpha made it up to you later.
Posted by: Joannah | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 06:38 AM
Keep working on your lyrics Mr. J you're off to a good start!
Posted by: Geri | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 07:06 AM
Love the organic all-natural random number generator!
Posted by: gayle | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 07:07 AM
Mr. J., you crack me up! Congrats Tish!
Posted by: Carol | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 07:23 AM
What a clever fellow! Congratulations to Tish. Now, out to the garden. Me, that is. You can do what you like.
Posted by: Kayten | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 08:21 AM
I think the lyrics to your song are lovely, just lovely !
Posted by: Carolyn | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 08:37 AM
Job well done, Mr.J! and congrats to Tish!
Posted by: marianne | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 10:34 AM
congrats to Tish - lucky gurl that you are. Norma, can we talk? I have woodchuck problems.
Posted by: jody | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 12:30 PM
I hope you got a treat for doing what A. Alpha wanted!
Posted by: Doris | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 01:12 PM
Congratulations, Tish!
Well done, Mr. J.
Posted by: Cookie | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 01:31 PM
That is super cute! You are the best winner picker, Mr. Jeffries!
Posted by: Seanna Lea | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 02:38 PM
Mr. Jeffries, you are the coolest, even if you didn't pick my name. I think your song is very clever:)
Posted by: Birdsong | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 06:10 PM
lil ole pudding pie here my alpha says
she is happy for tish and i am a poor loser
happy woofs to you mr jeffries alpha wants
to clean up the monitor every tues she says
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 07:37 PM
I love your song Mr J. My friend Lisa calls me Tish the Dish so I will share the song with her (and perhaps the book too, because she is diabetic and interested in good nutrition). As a competitive swimmer throughout my childhood and teens, my other nickname was Tish the Fish so I like how you incorporated both of my nicknames into your little ditty. (Please note for any future song writing that although I have been there, I am not from Nantucket. Thank you.) From the comments it appears that the book should perhaps have made the rounds a la the MDK ladies' Singing Revolution DVD, but for now I am selfish and will enjoy it myself and share with my daughters and friends. Thanks again Norma and Mr Jeffries.
Posted by: Tish | Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 02:29 PM