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December 03, 2005
Showcase #1
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES...C'MON!
It's time for our first SHOWCASE! As you know, every Saturday between now and my birthday I will be giving away some wonderful prizes, all in celebration of BIRTHDAY MONTH! Each week you will have to answer a question that relates to MEMEMEMEMEMEMEME (c'mon - it's all about ME!) and each correct answer in the comments will be eligible for the random drawing on Monday night. Contest winners will be announced on Tuesday morning.
Alright JOHNNY! Tell the people what they'll win!
That's right folks! It's some coveted SOCKS THAT ROCK, but wait - what's that I see? TWO SKEINS? Over here at January One we don't discriminate. We know there are some unfortunate people out there with BIG ASS FEET! (or as Ann likes to say - she has a big ass AND big feet. didum dum.) Here we have
But, BOB, that's not all!
Today I will be out galavanting with some mighty cool chicks. Rumor has it there will be shopping involved. I will be adding to the prize package - maybe I will update, maybe I will SURPRISE your ass. But however it goes, you got to be in it TO WIN IT! Here's this week's question:
All correct answers in the comments please will be eligible to win! The answer is buried deep in the blog. Look hard, little grasshopper! ;-)
And the retail value on this particular showcase is....PRICELESS! (It's YARN people - isn't all yarn priceless?)
Ready, set, go!
PS - When you're done guessing here - go on over to Larissa's and help a girl out. She wants you to take a survey and be eligible to WIN MORE PRIZES!
Posted by Cara at December 3, 2005 08:47 AM
Topics: Contest
Comments
Philly, marvelous Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
Enjoy your birthday!
Posted by: anne at December 3, 2005 08:52 AM
Philly PA baby!
( not so deep in the blog)
Posted by: carla at December 3, 2005 09:01 AM
Um, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
Posted by: Amy at December 3, 2005 09:08 AM
Philly, Pennsylvania ;)
Posted by: may at December 3, 2005 09:10 AM
Easy peasy: Philadelphia, PA.
Posted by: Lauren at December 3, 2005 09:34 AM
Philadelphia.
Posted by: Dj at December 3, 2005 10:03 AM
Philadelphia, PA.
Posted by: SAM at December 3, 2005 10:10 AM
Philadelphia, PA. =)
Posted by: Bethe at December 3, 2005 10:12 AM
Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: Beth at December 3, 2005 10:13 AM
I was going to guess Philadelphia, and based on the other responses, I think that I am on to something.
Posted by: Colleen at December 3, 2005 10:32 AM
Albert Einstein Medical Center located at 5501 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA. I am such a nerd! Have fun shopping.
Posted by: Leanne at December 3, 2005 10:38 AM
You were born to run on the streets of Philadelphia, baby!
Oh, I hope you have bucketloads of fun today with those wonderful girls. I'm SO jealous! Give them all a hug and say "Hey" for me, will ya? Give yourself a hug, too. ; )
Posted by: Vicki at December 3, 2005 10:43 AM
Philladelphia, PA. Have a great day!
Posted by: Pumpkinmama at December 3, 2005 10:45 AM
Easy! Philly!
Posted by: Jennifer at December 3, 2005 10:48 AM
Philly! Too easy!
Posted by: Kate at December 3, 2005 10:50 AM
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Karen at December 3, 2005 10:51 AM
I would say Philadelphia because I grew up in Lancaster. I remember a Pennsylvania girl any day.
Posted by: Kimberly at December 3, 2005 10:52 AM
Philadelphia! ;0)
Posted by: adele at December 3, 2005 11:03 AM
You were born in Philadelphia, PA. Enjoy the day!
Posted by: Joan K at December 3, 2005 11:04 AM
Philadelphia :-D
Posted by: Natalia at December 3, 2005 11:06 AM
Philadelphia, PA!!!
Posted by: Kelly at December 3, 2005 11:09 AM
Philadelphia, PA :)
Posted by: Manda at December 3, 2005 11:12 AM
I guess I should have looked here before I read through your blog (although your blog is immensely intertainting)!
So you were born in Philadelphia, PA!
Posted by: Leah at December 3, 2005 11:12 AM
I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say Philadelphia, PA.
Posted by: Sydney at December 3, 2005 11:20 AM
Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: Leslie at December 3, 2005 11:22 AM
Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: Barb at December 3, 2005 11:31 AM
Philly! Super cool idea you have going on here -- lots of fun. Hope you have a great shopping trip today!
Posted by: Julie at December 3, 2005 11:32 AM
So. could it be Philly?
Posted by: Robyn at December 3, 2005 11:37 AM
Philly in the hiz-ouse!
Er..rather...
You were born in Philadelphia, PA!
Because I can't leave anything short...I used to go to Philly with my Granddad, whose family came here from Italy to Trenton, NJ -- his family still lives there today, running a truly fantastic bakery. :) Anyway, he retired from the USAF to Delaware, and we'd trek up to Philly to watch Phillies games (sad trips, generally, LOL) and tour the bakeries in the city. :) Thanks for bringing back wonderful memories!
Posted by: Liz Cadorette at December 3, 2005 11:39 AM
Hmmm, would that be Philadelphia, PA?
Posted by: Debbie at December 3, 2005 11:40 AM
I'm going to go with the consensus here and say Philly. It was mentioned in December ;04. And I didn't get the answer from the comments, either, I painstakingly Control+F'd every page in the archives. Karma, are you listening?
Also, I'm sitting here wearing my unfinished mid-surgery Jaywalker (and trying not to stab myself with the dpns) trying to decide if I can live with the toe. I haven't come to any conclusions yet.
Posted by: KathyB at December 3, 2005 11:48 AM
Ummm......I don't know. I'm hungry and headed out to get a Philly CheeseSteak for lunch. Or a hoagie. One of 'em. Maybe after I eat I'll be able to give it a better guess. :)
Posted by: Teresa C at December 3, 2005 11:50 AM
I checkd your 100 things list and found Philadelphia, PA!
Posted by: Erin at December 3, 2005 12:01 PM
I hate being so late, cause I really did look up your 100 things list and clicked the link for your hospital.
Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: Kris at December 3, 2005 12:03 PM
Philadelphia, PA.
Posted by: Stephanie at December 3, 2005 12:05 PM
Could it be Philadelphia, PA?!??!?!?!?
Posted by: JennyRaye at December 3, 2005 12:06 PM
ok, I am just guessing here: Philadalphia :=)
Posted by: Julia at December 3, 2005 12:09 PM
I'm going to jump on the Philly bandwagon, which incidentally is very near my home town (I'm out in the suburbs). I always make sure to get a philly soft pretzel when I'm in town. And I'm planning on joining in this Jaywalker funness once I get my hands on some size 1 needles. So you'll be hearing more from me soon. Happy Birthday month.
Posted by: ellie at December 3, 2005 12:09 PM
Okay, I guess it's Philadelphia. :-) Thanks for the link Cara.
Posted by: larissa at December 3, 2005 12:14 PM
Philadelphia, PA
Somehow, I remembered this, I did not have to look for the answer.
Posted by: Lu at December 3, 2005 12:26 PM
Philadelphia
read it in "100+ things"
Posted by: Lois at December 3, 2005 12:35 PM
LOL. Philadelphia! I, too, found this info from the first item on your '100 Things' list.
Posted by: Lesley at December 3, 2005 12:39 PM
I knew it was Philadelphia even before I read everyone else's answers. And, Ann's right, I do have big feet and a big ass! Have a great time today - I'm so jealous!
Posted by: Carole at December 3, 2005 01:02 PM
Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: Gaye at December 3, 2005 01:12 PM
Gee, when I asked the audience it was 98% Philadelphia. And that's my final answer. ;-)
Posted by: margaux at December 3, 2005 01:13 PM
wow! now my stalker status becomes handy! Philly!
Posted by: Renata at December 3, 2005 01:16 PM
You're going to have to try harder to fool us!
Philadelphia, PA!
Posted by: Tara at December 3, 2005 01:18 PM
Stalker status revealed...Philly, PA!
Posted by: Skylar at December 3, 2005 01:18 PM
Philadelphia, PA
Which has the super cool fabric row. (at the time I visited I wasn't knitting but sewing & thought I might blow all my food money on fabric)
Posted by: Rachel at December 3, 2005 01:27 PM
Philadelphia, PA. Put me in the draw — those pebbles look so pretty.
Posted by: B. at December 3, 2005 01:28 PM
Philadelphia! (I absolutely love your blog.....)
Posted by: melanie at December 3, 2005 01:31 PM
I think yours has been the first 100 things I've read all the way through!
Philly, baybee!
Posted by: La at December 3, 2005 01:40 PM
Philadelphia, PA ... which is a REAL long way from New Zealand :0)
Posted by: Kim at December 3, 2005 01:41 PM
Love your blog! Lets go with Philly, PA.....my birthday is in December so maybe this will bring me some luck!
Posted by: Rebecca at December 3, 2005 01:43 PM
Philadelphia, PA!!
Posted by: Karen at December 3, 2005 01:43 PM
Philadelphia, PA
that is where my parents grew up and i still have some family there.
Posted by: Carol at December 3, 2005 01:56 PM
Philadelphia, PA!
This is fun!
Posted by: bethieee at December 3, 2005 01:56 PM
So it's Philly?...but I'd love to say Asbury Park, NJ, just for the music's sake...
Posted by: Susie at December 3, 2005 02:03 PM
Philadelphia. Happy Birthday month!
Posted by: ashley at December 3, 2005 02:10 PM
Philadelphia, PA - a lovely city for a lovely knitter.
Posted by: Jen at December 3, 2005 02:13 PM
I hope you're having a great day - if you're up here then the weather outside my window is chilly but clear - perfect for yarn crawling and cups of tea/coffee/hot chocolate.
my answer: I'm with the masses on this one - Philadelphia, PA.
Posted by: Kristen at December 3, 2005 02:15 PM
um, philly?
love that list!
Posted by: mrspilkington at December 3, 2005 02:45 PM
Philadelphia. Gotta run with the crowd.
Posted by: Laurie at December 3, 2005 02:46 PM
This Philly girl knew all along that you were a true Philly girl.
You're too cool not to be.
Posted by: Christy at December 3, 2005 02:46 PM
Philadelphia, of course!
Posted by: Jane at December 3, 2005 03:48 PM
Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: Diann at December 3, 2005 04:02 PM
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Happy Birthday soon!
Posted by: Nancy at December 3, 2005 04:20 PM
Philly!
And I just got some beyoutiful koigu (my first koigu!) and plan to start some jaywalkers after my holiday knitting. Say, january one?
Posted by: Jenn at December 3, 2005 04:22 PM
Philadelphia!
Posted by: laura at December 3, 2005 04:29 PM
don't be silly, the answer is philly.
Posted by: margaret at December 3, 2005 04:40 PM
Um, Philly?
Posted by: Courtney at December 3, 2005 04:45 PM
You're gonna have to make this harder. I thought I was so smart knowing it was Philly. Apparently, I am not alone!
Posted by: Julia at December 3, 2005 04:48 PM
philadelphia!
Posted by: laura at December 3, 2005 04:52 PM
Philly, PA, girlfriend! You tried to trick us by making us think it was, perhaps, Asbury Park, NJ, but hey, we're no slackers here!
Posted by: Mary at December 3, 2005 04:58 PM
It must be Philadelphia! Never been there myself...
Posted by: Cathy at December 3, 2005 05:11 PM
Philadelphia--not really hidden at all!
Posted by: Corinne at December 3, 2005 05:38 PM
Also: Philadelphia. Thanks for making it easy for us so we can all have a decent shot :)
Posted by: Jenna at December 3, 2005 05:51 PM
Philly of course! How could I resist answering for some STR... I can't wait to start my Jaywalkers. I had such a rough day today that I really feel like I deserve some selfish knitting, but Holiday Knitting it is. Have a great time with the girls!
Posted by: Johanna at December 3, 2005 05:52 PM
Philadelphia! That's easy when 70+ people hint at the answer! (Of course I did search the archives first!)
Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Heather at December 3, 2005 06:20 PM
Philadelphia, PA. Now, that wasn't hard. I just started reading your blog. I really enjoy it. You're a hoot!
Posted by: Edna at December 3, 2005 06:28 PM
Philadelphia, PA.
Posted by: Nancy at December 3, 2005 06:43 PM
Buried deep in your blog? I think not. The lucky city is Philadelphia, PA.
Posted by: Lori at December 3, 2005 06:47 PM
I know I know! Philadelphia PA.
Happy B Day.
Posted by: Susan at December 3, 2005 06:57 PM
hmmm... Philadelphia...(in PA)
Posted by: Judy at December 3, 2005 07:02 PM
Grrl, they come out of the woodwork when you have a contest. I went blind today so I'm just guessing that everyone has it right;-)
Philadelphia?
Posted by: yourbigfooted/small-assed pal;-) at December 3, 2005 07:10 PM
Philadelphia Pa. home of the best eye doctors on the east coast
Posted by: sue at December 3, 2005 07:38 PM
It has to do with food. I remember reading something about how you like neopolitan ice cream so I was thinking about that and going to say Naples. Now I'm thinking Philly for some reason. Philly steak sandwhich. That's what I'm going with. I must be hungry.
Posted by: Bridget at December 3, 2005 07:53 PM
I guess I will guess... Philly, PA!
Posted by: Adelle at December 3, 2005 08:18 PM
Philadelphia, PA!
Posted by: Jasmin at December 3, 2005 09:36 PM
I'm going with France. There's one in every crowd, babe.
;-)
Posted by: claudia at December 3, 2005 09:36 PM
Philly, PA but I give Claudia credit for going out on a limb with France.
Posted by: Lisa D. at December 3, 2005 09:58 PM
I may be going out on a limb here but I will say Philadelphia, PA.
Posted by: Jenn at December 3, 2005 10:08 PM
I too read through the archives instead of coming straight to the comments, I should have come here first :)
PHILLY, PA
Nice Contest and yarn..PERFECT!
Posted by: emmy at December 3, 2005 10:20 PM
Philadephia (Freedom!) PA.
I was there to see an antique show, like, twelve years ago and haven't been back since, but they still send me an ad for the show every year!
Posted by: Becky at December 3, 2005 10:21 PM
There are going to be an awful lot of little slips of paper in that hat ...
Philadelphia, PA. At the Albert Einstein Medical Center.
Posted by: Ruth at December 3, 2005 10:38 PM
Right across the river from where I am...Philadelphia, PA!
Posted by: Kristina at December 3, 2005 10:43 PM
Okay, I could have cheated and tried to see if anybody had similar answers (oh my gosh) but I checked your 100 things list. It's Philadelphia, PA. :)
But I might have gotten a clue from a few of the commenters.
Posted by: Laura at December 3, 2005 10:48 PM
Easy!! Philadelphia, Pa!
Posted by: Julia at December 3, 2005 11:18 PM
Philly, baby!
Posted by: chelsea at December 3, 2005 11:19 PM
You're a Philly, PA gal!
Posted by: Mary at December 3, 2005 11:31 PM
Philadelphia, PA!
Posted by: Jessica at December 4, 2005 01:05 AM
that city of brotherly love, baby-
ooo - make yours Philly!
Posted by: krue at December 4, 2005 01:07 AM
Man I should have read the comments first. Well now I'm ready to go for the next question cuz I have done my research.
Oh yeah Philly, PA
Posted by: michelle at December 4, 2005 01:11 AM
Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philly ;-)
I think that the month of birthday's should run one week past yours....mine is Jan 8th :-)
Posted by: Jenn at December 4, 2005 01:27 AM
Philadelphia, PA!
Posted by: Thorn at December 4, 2005 01:52 AM
Philadelphia, but it took me for fucking ever to find it.
Posted by: LibbyLu at December 4, 2005 02:50 AM
It was Philadelphia, PA - hey that was easy for me - I found it in "100 und + more things about me" :o))
Have a wonderful Sunday.
Many greetings from
Brigitte, Austria
Posted by: Brigitte Mauthner at December 4, 2005 02:59 AM
Philadelphia, PA. Coincidentally, tonight we had the best philly cheesesteak we've found outside of Philly. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Enjay at December 4, 2005 03:17 AM
Philadelphia!
Posted by: Nancy at December 4, 2005 03:18 AM
Ummmmm..... just a guess, but .... Philadelphia, PA?? (crossing fingers)
Posted by: KarenK at December 4, 2005 03:27 AM
Ok, I'll jump on the bandwagon and go with Philadephia, PA.
Posted by: Annie at December 4, 2005 06:23 AM
Make that Philadelphia, PA...forgot my second l. Don't want to be disqualified over an l!
Posted by: Annie at December 4, 2005 06:24 AM
Humm...My guess it is Philadelphia, PA.
Posted by: Gail Lucille at December 4, 2005 06:55 AM
Philadelphia, PA.
p.s.
I am going to win.
Posted by: Susan at December 4, 2005 06:56 AM
Um, Philadelphia PA!
What glorious colors in that yarn.
Posted by: Carla at December 4, 2005 07:51 AM
philly
Posted by: ann at December 4, 2005 08:52 AM
In Philly, that's where! Chelle
Posted by: Chelle at December 4, 2005 08:55 AM
HOLY FREE YARN
My answer: Bruce says it best in The Streets on Philadephia.
(who am I? Mary Catherine Gallagher??)
xo
Posted by: sandy at December 4, 2005 09:59 AM
You were born in the City of Brotherly Love...Philadelphia,PA (or, Philly, as we Pennsylvanians call it!).
Posted by: Angelia at December 4, 2005 10:31 AM
Philadelphia, PA!
Posted by: Sarah at December 4, 2005 11:24 AM
Wild guess here. Philly, PA maybe?
Posted by: Janet at December 4, 2005 11:47 AM
Phillie!!!
Posted by: Donna S. at December 4, 2005 12:21 PM
Hey Cara, Only if you've already got them done, or almost done. I feel guilty enough about you spending your very precious knitting time on me. I'd love to try the pattern myself anyway, and it works perfectly with STR (which I don't happen to have), so I'd be happy with the hank of yarn. Thanks for the comment!
Posted by: Janet at December 4, 2005 12:24 PM
Philly, PA - home of the cheesesteak!
Posted by: Liz at December 4, 2005 12:57 PM
philadelphia, pa
Posted by: adrienne at December 4, 2005 02:31 PM
I'll guess. . . um . . . Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: susan at December 4, 2005 03:07 PM
Holy mackerel. I'm tempted to say some place other than Philly, just to stand out from the crowd.
I've never been to Philly, but I was once offered a restaurant-sized container of Philadelphia cream cheese by a homeless man in Toronto once ("hey folks! have some Philly?"). We said no, thanks.
Posted by: jodi at December 4, 2005 03:10 PM
Phila. PA
Posted by: JJ at December 4, 2005 03:11 PM
Philadelphia, PA! :-)
Posted by: Robin at December 4, 2005 03:21 PM
Hi Cara,
I'm guessing Philly, PA. :) I just came back from a week's training (SCT - Oracle forms) in Malverne. A colleague and I made it to Philly twice. Once to have dinner at City Tavern. Yum. And walk up and down South Street. The other night, Wednesday, we went to Zanzibar Blue to hear the City Rhythm Orchestra play. It was great. We sort of got lost, and ended up driving around and around City Hall, oh, six or seven times... What a fabulous building. And the lights are so pretty!
Take care,
Rosane.
Posted by: Rosane at December 4, 2005 03:30 PM
Philly.
Posted by: WanniEtta at December 4, 2005 03:43 PM
hmm were you born in Philly???
Posted by: Denise at December 4, 2005 04:13 PM
Philadelphia, PA--love your blog:)
Posted by: Carrie at December 4, 2005 04:39 PM
Philly! And clearly it was difficult to find this out.
Posted by: Lisa at December 4, 2005 05:10 PM
I found it. Philadephia, PA,
Posted by: Sue at December 4, 2005 07:23 PM
The answer is Philadelphia.
What a rockin way to celebrate your birthday! By giving US presents. You are too cool.
Posted by: Amy at December 4, 2005 07:58 PM
I guess we are going with Philly huh;)
I had to steal the list (via Margene). Great little meme.
Happy almost Birthday! Hope you get some reading in this month.
Posted by: Deb at December 4, 2005 08:01 PM
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- how do you say that in Japanese?
Posted by: Beverly at December 4, 2005 08:21 PM
Philadelphia, PA!
Posted by: danielle at December 4, 2005 08:58 PM
Hmmmm -- maybe Philly?
Posted by: Shara at December 4, 2005 09:07 PM
Philadelphia! (Thank goodness that the answer wasn't Pittsburgh...I'd have to have withdrawn from any type of entry! "Go Bengals" says the Cincinnati Grrrrl!)
Posted by: Angela at December 4, 2005 09:50 PM
Philadelphia. . . when I saw Albert Einstein Medical Center I almost guessed Princeton, NJ, which makes more sense, what with The Boss and all.
Posted by: Susan at December 4, 2005 09:55 PM
I think I'll guess Philadelhia ;). The city of LOVE!
Posted by: Kristin at December 4, 2005 11:47 PM
Philly, PA
Posted by: Julie Sloan at December 4, 2005 11:55 PM
OOhh, could it be Philadelphia, PA!!??? Hmmm. Can I have a cheesy steak with my yarn?
Posted by: Bonne Marie at December 5, 2005 12:06 AM
Philadelphia. My dad pronounced it Phil-a-del-FYE-a.
I can't believe I just scoured/searched/sleuthed your blog only to see 144 identical entries in the comments. Doh!
Posted by: Margot at December 5, 2005 12:07 AM
Philadelphia, PA!
Posted by: patrice at December 5, 2005 12:29 AM
Oh, silly, we all know that. Philadelphia! Hmm, isn't there a song by that name, done by, hm, someone, hm, who could it be???
Posted by: Patti at December 5, 2005 01:02 AM
Philadelphia, PA...though you should try running in Oregon someday :D
Posted by: KnittnChick at December 5, 2005 06:43 AM
ooh ooh i know i know, pick me, i know, pick me...is it er, philly? i got it, yippee! i got it, right? right?
Posted by: knitty zen at December 5, 2005 07:02 AM
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: Vicki at December 5, 2005 08:52 AM
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania :)
Posted by: Jennifer at December 5, 2005 10:10 AM
Everyone else got here before me. Fucking time zones... But I am going to say Philly too.
Posted by: stinkerbell at December 5, 2005 10:45 AM
Ok - Philadelphia, PA. And I didn't just look at the comments... :)
Posted by: Lisa at December 5, 2005 11:43 AM
That would be Philadephia, Bob. Love those cheesesteaks!
Posted by: Nathania at December 5, 2005 01:17 PM
Am I too late? (I did it the hard way -- I googled -- before realizing that, um, 155 people were here to give me the answer...)
You were born in the City of Brotherly Love, home of cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, PA.
Posted by: Anne at December 5, 2005 01:21 PM
Well this is just a total shot in the dark, but how about Philadelphia, PA? ;-) My mom was born there too.
Posted by: TAMARA at December 5, 2005 04:04 PM
I'm going to take a stab a it and guess... the sister city of Florence, Italy; Tel Aviv, Israel; Torun, Poland; Tianjin, China; Incheon, Korea; Kobe, Japan; Aix-en-Provence, France; Abruzzo, Italy; Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; and Doala, Cameroon... the one, the only Philadelphia!
Posted by: Sarah at December 5, 2005 09:22 PM