After 24 weeks of contests I'm announcing that the Xmas Special was my final contest.
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I'm preparing to deploy to Syria and just will not have time to give the contest my full attention while I'm involved in pre deployment training and while out on the mission itself. So until I return from my deployment sometime late next year I won't be running anymore contests.
I would like to thank everyone for the involvement in the contest over the past 24 weeks especially those who donated to the prize pool itself @alexrickard86 @eroche @travelnurse @isacoin @kunschj @markwhittam @pcste
I don't have an official stats run off but as an estimate I gave away approx $800 during the lifetime of the competition which I'm quite proud of, I hope the SBD helped some of the newer members of Steemit while the competition ran.
I hope you all had a Merry Xmas and will have a happy new year and keep Steeming on!.
Hi @rickyjrx, i hope you succeed in your mission and return safely. Take care of yourself.
Thank you very much for your work here at steemit, we will miss you a lot.
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Ill still be posting but wont have the time to be as engaging.
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It was interesting to read! I will subscribe to your blog!
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thank you to share such a beautiful adventurous picture
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A big "Thank you!!!" for hosting the awesome weekly challenges, Ricky! It will always hold a special place in my heart, as it was the first contest in which I won an award on Steemit. I'm going to miss your contests!
Best of luck to you in Syria! @rickyjr Post when you can. Please stay safe and thank you for serving our country! 🇺🇸
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I always looked forward to your entries as well! I'll be back with the contest later this year when I'm home again.
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As, thank you for the kind words! That's great news to hear too - something to look forward to later in 2018!👏😁💯
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Thanks for your support, wishing you all the best in your mission! Have a blessed 2018!
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Thanks very much the contest will return.
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Looking forward to it!
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I like to see your post & thanks to share this content.
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Thank you for everything you done . It was an honor do be part of your contests.
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They will be back and great to see your entries as well!
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Thank you for your support it was a honor to participate in your contest we are going to miss you. Stay safe and will see you again soon.
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Thank you for the contests, and may you return safely from your deployment!
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Thanks very much, I look forward to reopening the contest later this year.
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Best of luck for your mission. I guess you will be able to get a lot of material for interesting posts while in Syria. :) Take care and see you back soon!
Happy New Year!!
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Well anything i do post will be vague ha, i wont be posting anything that has anything to do with what we are doing for obvious reasons ha.
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Obviously, yes. :) But maybe a new environment will do wonders for your inspiration and you can even turn all the vague stuff into "best-seller" posts.
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Thanks for your service - come back safe!
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Thanks very much!.
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@rickyjrxI loved these contests! It was so wonderful to see all of the great photography! Sorry I didn't see this soon enough to upvote it. I wish you good luck on your deployment and pray for your protection as well as the rest of the group being deployed!
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