My current hanging baskets. (Speaking of hanging baskets!)
Mark Slattery, of Hanging Baskets/Garden Squirrel, as a gesture of goodwill and apology in response to the discovery of my content (text and photos) on his website (for a year! more details here), offered me six of these 14-inch cone hanging planters. He also assured me that he was working to remove every instance of my unauthorized content on his site.
I would not have discovered this incident without you. And no one would pay any attention to me without you.
I thanked him for his offer and asked him if I could give them away instead–to six of you. He agreed. And so! Six of you will each win one of the cone hanging baskets. They will be shipped to you from Hanging Baskets (not me), and he has requested the giveaway be limited to U.S./Canada. (Of course, if you live outside U.S./Canada, you may still enter if you can provide a U.S. or Canada shipping address, i.e. a family member etc to receive the package for you.)
To enter to win, simply leave a comment to let me know you want to be in the draw! Six winners will be drawn using comments numbers and random.org. This giveaway closes for eligible comments at noon Eastern time on July 15 and this post will be updated with the winners. (I usually close giveaways at midnight, but because I’m posting this later in the morning, I want to be sure that those readers who came by earlier this morning will still have an opportunity to enter the giveaway tomorrow morning.)
THANK YOU ALL! I wish I could give one away to every single one of you!
UPDATE 07/15/11:Winners!
Several people brought up in the comments that Patricia (comment #55, patinusa), deserved one of the prize baskets, and I can’t agree more. Patricia is the one who emailed me when she stumbled across what looked just like my words and photos on the Hanging Baskets website. Without her, there would be no baskets to give away at all, so I hope that no one will mind if I assign her the first hanging basket!
For the other five, drawing by comment numbers on random.org:
#30, manlovea
#175, yysmom
#71, rustinsmommy
#46, ashmmorgan2
#112, Journey11
Winners, email me at [email protected] with your full name and address for shipping! Your prize will be shipped to you from the Hangings Baskets people. Please let us know when your baskets arrive! (Inquiring minds want to know.)
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
CasieD says:
Well how nice of him.
Please enter me into the drawing!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:19 am
tea4too0 says:
I tried to e maill that guy and it won’t let me!lol. Good for you, Suzanne. I hate it when this stuff happens. Anyway please enter me. Thank you, and good luck to me. T
On July 14, 2011 at 11:20 am
pensiero says:
YAY for goodwill gestures!! Please enter me.
On July 14, 2011 at 11:24 am
Rockyshore says:
How nice of him. I would like to enter the drawing, please and thank you. :happyflower:
On July 14, 2011 at 11:25 am
Kathi says:
I agree — yay for goodwill gestures.
Yes, please include me in the drawing.
Thanks!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:26 am
sparkles2307 says:
I’d love to be entered and I am SO glad that its working out this way for you!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:27 am
kellytorrey says:
Please enter me for a hanging basket, thanks!!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:27 am
KLabmom says:
I was very happy to email this guy yesterday, I’m glad it looks like our emails worked 🙂 Please enter me as well, thank you!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:30 am
giddyupz says:
I would love a basket! Glad he is trying to make good.
On July 14, 2011 at 11:30 am
CrystalGB says:
I would love to have one of the hanging baskets. Count me in please.
On July 14, 2011 at 11:31 am
boydsandthebees says:
I would love a hanging basket. Pick me, pick me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Susan
On July 14, 2011 at 11:31 am
JeannieL says:
And I just sent him a flaming email…. I will believe he is serious when all the posts are down…including the rooster.
You have a lot of people that respect you and your work.
We got your back sista!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:35 am
cabynfevr says:
I would LOVE to win one!!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:35 am
wbender says:
I’m happy to here that he went the extra mile to make this right. 😀
Please enter me for one of the baskets! Thanks for offering them to us!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:35 am
BrownsFan says:
Hi Suzanne,
I’m glad Mr Slattery is doing the right thing. He should probably give some customer service training to his webmaster, however. Thank you for letting me enter the contest!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:36 am
Jeff. says:
Very nice of him to make this right for you! Please enter me! Thanks!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:36 am
JeannieL says:
I DON’T want one… I can’t stand a thief
On July 14, 2011 at 11:37 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
Thank you, JeannieL! I understand how you feel. I couldn’t resist the chance to give away the baskets as a thank-you to you all, though!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:40 am
merng says:
At least he’s trying. This internet thing is so much more than people realize, there’s a lot more involved than just starting a website, lots of legalities that people don’t even think of. Would love a hanging basket!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:37 am
livingonabudget says:
I’m glad he’s making it right and I’d love to win one!!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:38 am
Liz Pike says:
Ok, I’m game! I actually love these type baskets! Thanks Mark for making good, and thanks Suzanne for accepting his apology! To celebrate, I’ll make your morning cocoa rolls!!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:39 am
JeannieL says:
He just emailed me back from his phone telling me all was resolved and about the giveaway… Talk about backpedaling.
Another person has discovered that Suzanne is loved.. :heart:
On July 14, 2011 at 11:40 am
collector1 says:
At least he is making an effort. I just moved into an new apartment – have the whole floor of a house to myself and a small porch that needs a hanging basket! Please enter me in the drawing and thanks for the giveaway :sheepjump:
On July 14, 2011 at 11:41 am
Rain says:
enter me please! :sheep:
On July 14, 2011 at 11:42 am
bubbashome says:
Would love to win one of the baskets.
On July 14, 2011 at 11:45 am
gardnerh says:
I just found the site a few days ago and love it. The hanging baskets are lovely and would really brighten up a dreary Oregon summer (right now its 57 degrees and raining – again). :clover:
On July 14, 2011 at 11:46 am
Liz Pike says:
JeannieL #15, for half a second I felt the same way, but then realized I don’t really know for sure, his story may be true, a reader may very well have submitted Suzanne’s work (I doubt it, but I wasn’t there). So in the spirit of spinning this back to the positive, I’ll play along and if I win, whenever I look at the basket, I’ll be reminded that forgiveness is a gift I can give others.
and to never lift anything on Suzanne’s blog. You people are relentless I tell ya!! 😆
On July 14, 2011 at 11:48 am
JeannieL says:
I flamed him but when he responded within 5 minutes I sent him this… And know that is it true..
Yes, I saw that. If you have never seen her site, you should…Start with ‘ The Slanted House’. Suzanne is a very talented person that shares her life-good and rough- with her followers. Her way with words and pictures will draw you in. You will soon discover why she has so many defenders. Just be prepared to laugh and cry and be amazed that one person can do what she does…
I too am an artist after a fashion and it hurts when this happens.
On July 14, 2011 at 11:48 am
amspicer says:
I am glad this resolution was easier to come by than the last one! I would love to enter to win a basket.
On July 14, 2011 at 11:50 am
manlovea says:
Wow…what a generous thing! Yes, please enter me in the drawing!
~Amy in WI
On July 14, 2011 at 11:52 am
Janet Missouri says:
I love your website, look forward to enjoying my cup of coffee with you every morning.
Please enter me in the drawing, so nice of him to offer you the hanging baskets and even nicer of you to share them with us!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:52 am
JeannieL says:
Yes, he is forgiven..sorry…I get a little wound up about things…
On July 14, 2011 at 11:52 am
AutumpneReyn says:
Please enter me!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:52 am
cclear1959 says:
That was mighty nice of him..please enter me…Thanks!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:52 am
amysoup says:
Please enter me in the drawing!
Thanks!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:54 am
tami says:
Please enter me!!!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:54 am
langela says:
Please enter me. Let’s hope this resolves things for good.
On July 14, 2011 at 11:54 am
AliciaN says:
Please enter me as well 🙂 My mom would love a new hanging basket 😀
On July 14, 2011 at 11:54 am
MissyinWV says:
I’m so glad he is doing the right thing!!!
On July 14, 2011 at 11:58 am
Hugh says:
Count me in! I’d love to have one.
On July 14, 2011 at 11:59 am
MousE says:
I sent him a polite email, wondering how his son was doing,
anyway I am glad he is offering this to you. I like happy endings. I would like to win one!
Cheers and best wishes,
MousE (who after 12 attempts can sign in again!)
On July 14, 2011 at 12:01 pm
BeverlyC says:
Would love to be in the draw…..but MOST importantly, I’m glad this issue was resolved in such a timely, civil manner!
Thanks to Mark for the kind gesture & THANKS to you for passing the baskets on to us! 🙂
YOU ROCK SUZANNE!
On July 14, 2011 at 12:05 pm
dlynthomas says:
Good deal! Please enter me in the drawing.
Thanks
On July 14, 2011 at 12:06 pm
paintdipper says:
So glad it got resolved, please add me to the drawing. Enjoy the day!
On July 14, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Miss Judy says:
I got a prompt polite reply after I had e-mailed him…he said he is removing CitR content from his site. Sure I would like to have one of those cone baskets…enter me in the drawing.
On July 14, 2011 at 12:11 pm
ashmmorgan2 says:
I’m glad that he will be taking down your unauthorized work! And what a nice gesture to offer you the baskets; I’d love to be entered in the drawing! Congrats on the victory, Suzanne!
On July 14, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Esor says:
I would love to have a chance at a basket! I promise the basket will enjoy the sunset every night here on the left coast. :snoopy:
On July 14, 2011 at 12:12 pm
ellen422 says:
I have a nice patio with several EMPTY hanging plant holders……
On July 14, 2011 at 12:13 pm
ellen422 says:
I forgot to say “enter me” LOL.
On July 14, 2011 at 12:13 pm
gingergoat says:
Would love a basket. Please sign me up and thanks for all that you do. This is the first place I go every morning.
Gingergoat
On July 14, 2011 at 12:17 pm
MaryMooCow says:
OOOOh! (*salivating*) Please enter me!! :happyflower:
Blessings,
Mary
https://lundkids.blogspot.com
On July 14, 2011 at 12:17 pm
roseyposey says:
Please enter me! Thank-you.
On July 14, 2011 at 12:21 pm
leann says:
I hope Mr. Slattery will go the “extra mile” and make sure that this doesn’t happen again. After his painful verbal lashing, I’m pretty sure he won’t be “borrowing” any of CITR content in the future. Please put me in the draw for the basket. :happyflower:
On July 14, 2011 at 12:21 pm
ktbirch says:
Please enter me. Thanks!
On July 14, 2011 at 12:25 pm
patinusa says:
Being a silent reader from almost the beginning, but for that I register 🙂
Thank you Suzanne for the give-away of something that really should be yours!
But since you are giving it away and ask for the reason, I have a good 🙂
I was the one who emailed you with the link to his website 🙂
So I really hope I win :-))
On July 14, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Books4me107 says:
Pick me! Pick me! My porch is sad and bare and in desperate need of a pretty hanging basket.
On July 14, 2011 at 12:26 pm
BrendaYonk says:
Glad that Mr. Slattery is trying to do the right thing here. Please include me in the drawing for a basket! Love your site and your posts – I’ve learned a lot from you!
On July 14, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Cubzwin1908 says:
Love a happy ending! Sounds like he’s putting his money where is mouth is anyway. I would love a gorgeous visual reminder of you and your crew that inspire me daily. Thanks to you (and him) for the lovely drawing.
On July 14, 2011 at 12:28 pm
babsaroo1969 says:
These baskets are lovely. I would love to win one! Please enter me! Thanks! :cowsleep:
Barbara
[email protected]
On July 14, 2011 at 12:29 pm
fogebotom says:
Count me in too!!!! I have a great spot by the horse barn for it!
On July 14, 2011 at 12:30 pm
vintagecrow1 says:
Good to see that he did the right thing and then offered a gift to you as a gester of goodwill. How nice of you to pass them on to your friends and followers. I would love to be entered in your draw thanks RuthieB.
On July 14, 2011 at 12:31 pm
prayingpup says:
Well, this makes it feel a little better – thank you for thinking of us, Suzanne! Please enter me!
On July 14, 2011 at 12:31 pm
KellyWalkerStudios says:
Well, it’s a start. Glad he is making the gesture.
On July 14, 2011 at 12:35 pm
JerseyMom says:
Enter me too, please. Nice gesture – and hopefully he’s learned a lesson….
On July 14, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Beachmom says:
What a nice gesture! Yes, please enter me into the drawing. Thank you!
On July 14, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Ramona Slocum says:
We are all so happy this was resolved. Please put me into the drawing.
MN Mona
On July 14, 2011 at 12:41 pm
patricialynn says:
What a nice gesture. He did something wrong, but he’s trying to make ammends and fix the situation. Please enter me in the drawing.
On July 14, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Turtle Mom says:
I also received an email from Mark stating the same flimsy excuse he gave you. I don’t buy his explanation, but as long as you have accepted his apology that is all that matters. I “binged” his e-mail address that someone posted on FB and got an unexpected eyeful when I opened the webpage. Wish I hadn’t done that!
I’d be happy to receive a hanging basket.
On July 14, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Carmi says:
Please enter me for the basket. Thank you. :sheepjump:
On July 14, 2011 at 1:01 pm
rurification says:
Let’s hope he doesn’t do it again. Nice gesture of goodwill, though. Enter me!
On July 14, 2011 at 1:10 pm
rustinsmommy says:
I can’t believe someone would steal such a personal post. :bugeyed: Glad it got worked out.
Please enter me into the drawing! :shimmy:
On July 14, 2011 at 1:12 pm
BelleofBiltmore says:
Please put my name in the drawing.
We tend to look after each other on this site, especially for you ! You bring us such wonderful laughter, knowledge, and at times…tears. Many Thanks!
On July 14, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Diane says:
Congrats Suzanne!!!!! It was so worth sending a few emails. I so hate to see people using other peoples work and art and claim them as their own. And that is what Mark did. It was very good of him to do this to make up for the use of your work on his site. I hope that in the future he will check to see what is being sent to him and contact the orginial owner of the photos or at least give them credit with a link back to their site.
Please enter me into this contest.!!! I would love to have something like this. 🙂
Have a good day. Glad things worked out for you.
On July 14, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Julia says:
Please enter me. It is a nice gesture. Since Mark was so quick to apologize and remove the stolen content, perhaps we can give him the benefit of the doubt.
On July 14, 2011 at 1:25 pm
slpuckett52 says:
:sheepjump: If it’s still open please pick me..what a nice gesture on his part and hopefully this won’t happen to someone else. Glad you persued it and we get to be a winner too!
On July 14, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Shelly says:
Please entry me! Thank you
On July 14, 2011 at 1:27 pm
texasmom says:
Agree with everyone else. It is nice of him.
Please enter me in the drawing.
On July 14, 2011 at 1:27 pm
ChristaH says:
Very nice if him to make good on it
On July 14, 2011 at 1:28 pm
catslady says:
You are always so generous and I would love a chance at these lovely baskets. I have the perfect place :yes:
On July 14, 2011 at 1:29 pm
mrsdmahogany says:
How lovely! I would appreciate being entered into the draw!!
Dianna
On July 14, 2011 at 1:32 pm
kelly jo kirby says:
I want one of them! You should also give one of them to the person who notified you of this wrong doing.
On July 14, 2011 at 1:36 pm
mammaleigh says:
I would love one! Just remind him of what happened to your Goat pictures!! Haha
On July 14, 2011 at 1:41 pm
mommyby3 says:
That is very nice of him. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks
On July 14, 2011 at 1:43 pm
absinthe says:
Please enter me!
On July 14, 2011 at 1:44 pm
AmyCook in WI says:
That is what I call good customer service. Everyone makes mistakes (don’t tell my husband that I said that!), but the hallmark of good business and a person with integrity is to acknowledge the error and make amends. Well done!
I would love to get a hanging basket, as my petunias have pooped out on me and are getting leggy!
On July 14, 2011 at 1:45 pm
hershiesgirl says:
I think one should go to the ‘finder of the stolen content’ without entry….. but I’d love to have one! Sign me up! Jackie
On July 14, 2011 at 1:55 pm
oct4luv says:
Ooooo!! I want one! :wave:
On July 14, 2011 at 1:55 pm
jan n tn says:
I have to admit to hitting the basket site this morning. Just to see what was there! They seem to be quite nice, and I would LOVE to win one of them.
Mother in my ear: “Admit when you’re wrong…Don’t gloat in being right…All will be happy!”
On July 14, 2011 at 1:57 pm
claycath says:
I’d love a pretty hanging basket! Please enter me in the draw! :purpleflower:
On July 14, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Abby's Mom says:
Hopefully this will be lesson learned for Mr. Slaterly and anyone who stumbles on this post… Would love to be entered to win a hanging basket! :happyflower:
On July 14, 2011 at 1:58 pm
whaledancer says:
I’m glad he’s doing that; he should. And it’s gracious of you to share the bounty with your readers. But the rooster pictures are STILL up on his site.
https://myhangingbaskets.com/basket_blog/basket_blog_Aug_2010.htm
https://myhangingbaskets.com/basket_blog/birds%20and%20hanging%20baskets.htm
On July 14, 2011 at 2:03 pm
azladychef says:
I’d love to win a basket! So glad you were able to be heard and he is trying to make things right.. Hurray Suzanne and readers!!! :snoopy:
On July 14, 2011 at 2:10 pm
countrygirl221 says:
Glad this problem was resolved Suzanne. Please enter me in the drawing and thank you. 😀
On July 14, 2011 at 2:11 pm
JJ says:
Good gesture on his part. I’d like one of the baskets!
On July 14, 2011 at 2:33 pm
bbkrehmeyer says:
Yes, please enter me in the basket give away. I do believe that if we put our work out where others can see it, if we don’t want to copied or stolen we need to copyright it.
Thanks for your beautiful pix and blogs. They brighten up my day…
On July 14, 2011 at 2:38 pm
mlf125 says:
Please enter me in the drawing! Thanks!
On July 14, 2011 at 2:41 pm
debbifav says:
Please enter me in the drawing.
On July 14, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Gem says:
A restitution basket – I’d love one!
On July 14, 2011 at 2:44 pm
ticka1 says:
Please include me in the drawing.
On July 14, 2011 at 2:45 pm
SonyaW says:
How nice of him. Glad there was a resolution:)!! PLease enter me in the drawing. Thank you!
On July 14, 2011 at 2:56 pm
jeepdriver says:
A hanging basket of pretty flowers would be appreciated by me and my neighbors so please enter me in the drawing. And I’d like to thank you for the newest screen saver. Seeing that cute little face each morning starts the day out right.
On July 14, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Snowdance says:
I’d love a basket! Thank you!
And I’m so glad you got things straightened out. 🙂
On July 14, 2011 at 3:00 pm
jrrus95 says:
:snoopy: Please enter me into the drawing– thanks!!
On July 14, 2011 at 3:02 pm
heidiannie says:
Hey! I would love one of these- and a peace offering is a rare thing in this world today- so it would be extra special to win!
Thanks for the chance and the offer and allowing peace to rule!
On July 14, 2011 at 3:03 pm
countrydreams64 says:
I agree that the lady who notified you of this issue should get the first one. I am happy that he has offered this show of good will, however I do not want to be entered. I don’t trust this man. But I do understand and don’t judge others who do….it’s just my own dis-trusting, cynical nature coming out. :wave:
On July 14, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Granny Trace says:
PLEASE ENTER ME!!
Granny Trace
http://www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com
On July 14, 2011 at 3:07 pm
boulderneigh says:
I would love to win one as well, and I’m glad the thief has done a LITTLE more to make the theft right!
On July 14, 2011 at 3:13 pm
quiltinggranna says:
would love one. buy mid summer inTX, everything is beginning to look stressed, including me!
On July 14, 2011 at 3:14 pm
RoseLynd says:
Please enter me in the contest!
I hope this all gets straightened out soon for you!!
Thank you 🙂 🙂
Rose Lynd
On July 14, 2011 at 3:29 pm
dustymom says:
Hey – sounds like forgiveness is a good thing
I’d like to be entered and join with everyone in celebrating that a good thing can come from bad . . . yeh! Marilyn
On July 14, 2011 at 3:31 pm
CarrieJ says:
That’s pretty cheap consider the $2500 bill the last guy got for this. Enter me in the contest please!
On July 14, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Journey11 says:
That was a nice gesture. Please enter me in the drawing! 🙂
On July 14, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Dee8808 says:
Please enter me in the drawing. 🙂
On July 14, 2011 at 3:55 pm
heidinawrocki says:
Oooh – how lovely it would look on my new porch 🙂 Enter me for sure~
On July 14, 2011 at 3:59 pm
GrammieEarth says:
Glad he is doing something. I clicked on his link early am today and saw the roo in the basket…the pic you said he didn’t even post! Because it was a grandbaby day (he is 2.5 and she is 17 months)I had no time to say anything to him.
I was coerced to show your videos (yet again :moo: ) to our Mr. 2.5!
I don’t need a hanging basket, but if you happen to draw my name, maybe you would send it along to Patricia for her diligence. Thanks Patricia and to all that stand behind Suzannes (and OUR) wonderful site.
:sun: Pam
ps…I think you should have invoiced him.
On July 14, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Flatlander says:
Nice gesture of him (AND YOU), lucky me I live in Canada…so yes please enter me in the draw….
On July 14, 2011 at 4:13 pm
enigma8329 says:
I love hanging baskets!! Please enter me 🙂
On July 14, 2011 at 4:23 pm
debbie fowler says:
😕 Sorry folks think it is ok to use your work?
On July 14, 2011 at 4:26 pm
flgrl says:
I would love one!
On July 14, 2011 at 4:41 pm
kmcc325 says:
Please put me in the drawing!!
On July 14, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Peggy in KY says:
It is sad when others use items that they have no right to use. If he had only asked. Nice of you to share with your fans.
On July 14, 2011 at 4:56 pm
sal says:
Wow, over 100 entries so far. I’m not fazed in the least….I can do this, I want that basket! :snoopy:
On July 14, 2011 at 5:18 pm
alba says:
How wonderful of the man… I would love to win one I am Canadian, I just Adore the farm you have I check in Daily & you or your always makes me Smile 🙂
Any sign of baby poky Yet?
Ann/alba
Have a good one & good luck to All the contestants….
On July 14, 2011 at 5:31 pm
marie in Amite says:
I would love to win a hanging basket for my little patio at the Comfort Farm.
Thanks,
Marie
On July 14, 2011 at 5:35 pm
Leah's Mom says:
Count me in! :sheepjump:
On July 14, 2011 at 5:49 pm
MMT says:
Glad you are getting this ironed out. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks
On July 14, 2011 at 5:57 pm
ladydragon517 says:
I would like to win one. Thanks!
On July 14, 2011 at 5:58 pm
cricketjett says:
Please enter me in the drawing.
On July 14, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Estella says:
Would love to have a basket for my back deck!
On July 14, 2011 at 6:50 pm
jeninid says:
:wave: I’d love to win a hanging basket!
On July 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Jiller says:
I would love a basket! Please enter me into the drawing!
Thanks so much for sharing with us!
On July 14, 2011 at 7:40 pm
LisaAJB says:
Ohh, I feel like a sellout for this, but I do want a free hanging basket!
On July 14, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Duhlina says:
Count me in please! :wave:
On July 14, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Claudia W says:
Well that is nice of him! I would love to be in the drawing for one of those baskets.
Thanks!
On July 14, 2011 at 8:22 pm
dfpanter says:
I’d love to be included in the drawing! Better than that, I’d love to win! Hahaha! I’m glad it’s being resolved. Too bad it had to happen in the first place, though. 🙂
On July 14, 2011 at 8:23 pm
ayenbe says:
Good for him for acknowledging and trying to make amends. It doesn’t excuse it, but it’s a nice gesture. I would like to be in the drawing for the free hanging basket!
On July 14, 2011 at 8:26 pm
kathyrossen says:
Please enter me in the drawing.
On July 14, 2011 at 8:29 pm
laurie hamar says:
I was away from my computer and missed the “excitement”, but would appreciate a chance to win. Thank you and I’m glad it all worked out,
On July 14, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Cheryl LeMay says:
Please enter me too! I’m glad he’s making amends.Unfortunately it’s not the first time this has happened and probably not the last.
On July 14, 2011 at 8:36 pm
GingerB says:
Oh please enter me too! My dead petunias need company! It’s nice to know that there is still honor to be found out there. Sometimes you have to wonder.
On July 14, 2011 at 9:39 pm
stefinity says:
Well, at least he is trying and something good may come out of it 🙂 I would LOVE to be entered in the drawing for a basket.
On July 14, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Lana says:
Please enter me in the drawing – I have a lot of birds in my back yard and love the idea of the baskets being a bird’s nest!
Suzanne, you are SOOO good at what you do, every one wants to “share!!”
On July 14, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Linda Goble says:
Well good for him to make things right for you and very nice offer. I would love to win one so please enter me in the drawing. Thank you to both. :happyflower:
On July 14, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Praiz says:
I would love to be entered. Thank you.
On July 14, 2011 at 10:14 pm
lizajane says:
I have a wrap-around porch and would love one of these baskets!
On July 14, 2011 at 10:19 pm
Darlene in North GA says:
I’m glad you found out and he’s taking the content down.
I’d like to win a hanging basket. Thanks
On July 14, 2011 at 10:29 pm
chickenherd says:
Wow, how nice! I want to be in the drawing!
On July 14, 2011 at 10:41 pm
margiesbooboo says:
Please enter me in the drawing! 🙂
On July 14, 2011 at 11:27 pm
Aggiemom says:
:sun: :sun: :sun: :sun: :sun: :sun: :sun: :sun: :sun:
I will give my basket lots of sun and water it to it will remind me of the beautiful picture of the baskets on your deck.
Please pick me.
:snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy:
On July 14, 2011 at 11:37 pm
pdelainey says:
I’m glad to hear that he admitted to having copy-righted material posted and is making it right.
I would love to have a planter.
Pat :clover:
On July 14, 2011 at 11:55 pm
Liz says:
:snoopy: Please enter me in the Hanging Basket prize!
And Thank You for being so generous! Liz in PA :snoopy:
On July 15, 2011 at 12:47 am
mommafox says:
Please put me in for the hanging basket drawing. Maybe a basket of flowers will brighten up my temporary “home”.
On July 15, 2011 at 1:42 am
vmfisher says:
It is kind of you to share your apology gift. I would like to be entered.
On July 15, 2011 at 2:14 am
enjay says:
please enter me, thanks!
On July 15, 2011 at 3:15 am
Vicki in So. CA says:
Gotta give Mark credit for this gesture. I’d love to have one of those baskets! :wave:
On July 15, 2011 at 3:27 am
wannabee says:
I would love to have one of those baskets, they look very nice 🙂
On July 15, 2011 at 3:42 am
kpbarnett says:
I’d love to have one – thanks to both of you! :happyflower:
On July 15, 2011 at 3:56 am
Donna Guinn says:
I would love a chance to win one of these baskets to brighten up our gazabo!
On July 15, 2011 at 6:33 am
shannan says:
Thank you so much for sharing with us! I would love to see one of these baskets hanging from my porch! Enter me please.
On July 15, 2011 at 6:51 am
galagal says:
Enter me.It’s so GREAT to see the power of the people in action. Too bad the Gov. can’t get it together.
On July 15, 2011 at 6:53 am
Rah says:
Now that’s what I call a class act apology! And props to you for passing it along. I have never seen a cone-shaped planter bsket like this.
On July 15, 2011 at 7:43 am
Spiderjohn says:
I’m in!
On July 15, 2011 at 7:52 am
Miss Nellie says:
I would love to win, please enter me.
On July 15, 2011 at 8:22 am
Paintedpastures3 says:
Kudos to Mark for his generosity and to you Suzanne as well for sharing them with your readers. Please enter me in the drawing.
On July 15, 2011 at 8:52 am
carolynm says:
Nice to see a happy ending. Please enter me in the drawing!
On July 15, 2011 at 9:07 am
tsmith says:
Please enter me.
On July 15, 2011 at 9:09 am
marylhall330 says:
Hi Suzanne, YOU GO GIRL!!! Yes, please enter me. I am going to grow something edible in mine.
Mary Hall
On July 15, 2011 at 9:20 am
suziQ says:
Please enter me in the drawing! Thank you! :sheepjump:
On July 15, 2011 at 9:32 am
dancinggrapes says:
What a lovely way to turn something sour into lemonade! Please enter me to partake in the spoils!
On July 15, 2011 at 9:33 am
DebbieM says:
Congratulations on your problem resolution and thanks for sharing your victory! Would love to win-thanks!
On July 15, 2011 at 9:38 am
tinamanley says:
Those would look wonderful on my farm porch! I’m so glad you pursued the theft of your work. Please enter me in the drawing.
Tina
On July 15, 2011 at 9:42 am
MrsC says:
Please enter me in the contest!
On July 15, 2011 at 9:50 am
4jsMOM says:
Please enter me in the drawing.
On July 15, 2011 at 9:54 am
Ms.Becky says:
well he’s a champ after all. loyal readers have a lot of clout when we take action, hey? Okay, since he’s being nice about it now, and agreeable, he’s forgiven. please enter me in the drawing Suzanne. and I’m really happy that all the love surrounding you is visible and evident on this most glorious July morning! :hug: :airkiss:
On July 15, 2011 at 9:56 am
yysmom says:
me please!!! 😀
On July 15, 2011 at 10:02 am
Pete says:
OK – I’ll play. 😀
(Only because we always need one more hanging basket…not because we want to encourage bad behavior, or pretense of contrition…)
On July 15, 2011 at 10:13 am
joeyfulnoise says:
I can’t imagine a day without reading your blog – I enjoy it so much. Enter me please!
On July 15, 2011 at 10:23 am
TwistedStitcher says:
Please pick me. I have the perfect place for a hanging basket. I am sorry about the abuse of your work though. If you weren’t so good you wouldn’t have these problems.
On July 15, 2011 at 10:36 am
shewhobeads says:
Lovely baskets, I would like to be in the drawing.
On July 15, 2011 at 10:40 am
mygirls01 says:
enter me please!
On July 15, 2011 at 10:45 am
marymac says:
Glad to hear all’s well that ends well, please enter me for a basket!
On July 15, 2011 at 10:52 am
Rhonda says:
PLEASE ENTER ME IN THE BASKET GIVEAWAY..THANKS AND HAVE A BLESSED WEEKEND…RHONDA
On July 15, 2011 at 11:29 am
luvthecountry says:
I would like to be entered in the drawing too. Thanks!
On July 15, 2011 at 11:39 am
beforethedawn says:
Well that is nice of him. Hope I’m not too late to throw my name into the basket. 😉
On July 15, 2011 at 11:42 am
Evelyn says:
The least he could do. Count me in :wave:
On July 15, 2011 at 12:07 pm
countrydreams64 says:
Congratulations to the winners…and especially to Patricia. I’m so glad you made sure she got one.
I hope the winners do make sure to report once they receive their baskets. I want to be sure that this Mark is ‘good’ on his word.
On July 15, 2011 at 12:35 pm
rustinsmommy says:
Yahoooo! I never win drawings! I am so happy to win a hanging basket. My porch will thank you and so do I! :snoopy:
On July 15, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Liz Pike says:
Congrats, winners!! And I’m glad Patricia got the first one!
On July 15, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Journey11 says:
Yippee! I can’t believe I won something. :happyflower: Thanks!!
On July 15, 2011 at 5:19 pm