Sorry, readers, I didn't win the award. I know this because I have been in touch with the person who did win and the person who came second, but thanks to your support, I think I achieved third place.
I say "I think", because the Dorset Cereals website doesn't yet show the results of the January contest, but I did look at their Leaderboard late in the evening on 31 Jan, and at that time this was the state of play:
- 1st: Fake It 'Til You Make It http://learnerchef.blogspot.com/
- 2nd: Kat Got The Cream http://www.katgotthecream.blogspot.com/
- 3rd: Mark's Veg Plot
So, congratulations to Peggy, and commiserations to Kat. I came nowhere close! (Maybe I wasn't even third??)
I believe this scheme was a genuine award scheme, and we must presume that the results were fairly arrived at by means of the reader voting scheme. I noticed however that a lot of the many blogs that were nominated were not private blogs, but commerical ones (probably nominated by themselves). It's therefore quite satisfying to see that most of those scored zero votes!
I believe this scheme was a genuine award scheme, and we must presume that the results were fairly arrived at by means of the reader voting scheme. I noticed however that a lot of the many blogs that were nominated were not private blogs, but commerical ones (probably nominated by themselves). It's therefore quite satisfying to see that most of those scored zero votes!
Recently there have been quite a few other "award" schemes circulating. Actually, some of these are not real awards at all, but just a type of chain letter. They ask you to do something like "Write 7 facts about yourself that other people might not know", and then ask you to invite more people (often a strangely large number) to "qualify for the award" by sending it on to them. If you do, you can put a badge on your blog page. Sorry, but although this may be a fun thing to do, it is NOT an award!
My new Mark's Veg Plot Chilli Award, on the other hand IS an award! I'm not having any of this voting malarkey, or "write a million embarrassing things about yourself", or "send it on to 150 other recipients". Instead my Award Committee (me; possibly with some occasional assistance from Jane) will decide who is WORTHY of an award. I will then invite them to accept it. If they do, they will be able to display on their blog page my home-made Chilli Award badge!
I have chosen the chilli as the "signature plant" for my blog, and the award will hopefully reinforce my brand image. Will this become a highly-coveted award of international significance? I doubt it. But at least it will give me a way of showing my appreciation for some of the fascinating, informative and amusing blogs I visit.
The first bloggers to whom I have given my award are:-
1. David Offutt (aka the Gastronomic Gardener). The person who got me hooked on blogging. An ambitious chef and purveyor of myriads of useful cooking hints, tips and recipes. Probably one of the most prolific bloggers and Facebook-ers on the planet!
2. Hazel Dene. A person with a clearly visible desire to re-shape her life, showing a highly-commendable emphasis on a return to a more sustainable lifestyle, with less adverse impact on the planet. Oh, ... and with a wicked sense of humour!
3. Ali, from Mud Pie. A self-deprecating amateur gardener, with a ready wit. Always eager to participate in the discussions; always has something funny (and sometimes even useful! J) to contribute. One of my most consistent sources of amusement!
4. F. Fernandez del Castillo (Fer). Author of My Little Garden in Japan. A leading exponent of ways to maximise the usefulness of small spaces for gardening purposes. One of the most interactive bloggers in existence, always willing to assist others, and full of good ideas. Host of a couple of very successful Blog Carnivals.
P.S. I hope that no-one will be offended if their name is not on this first list. I'm having a good think about who else to invite... There are just so many lovely people / blogs to consider! Maybe you're next?? Thank you ALL for your contributions.
I have chosen the chilli as the "signature plant" for my blog, and the award will hopefully reinforce my brand image. Will this become a highly-coveted award of international significance? I doubt it. But at least it will give me a way of showing my appreciation for some of the fascinating, informative and amusing blogs I visit.
The first bloggers to whom I have given my award are:-
1. David Offutt (aka the Gastronomic Gardener). The person who got me hooked on blogging. An ambitious chef and purveyor of myriads of useful cooking hints, tips and recipes. Probably one of the most prolific bloggers and Facebook-ers on the planet!
2. Hazel Dene. A person with a clearly visible desire to re-shape her life, showing a highly-commendable emphasis on a return to a more sustainable lifestyle, with less adverse impact on the planet. Oh, ... and with a wicked sense of humour!
3. Ali, from Mud Pie. A self-deprecating amateur gardener, with a ready wit. Always eager to participate in the discussions; always has something funny (and sometimes even useful! J) to contribute. One of my most consistent sources of amusement!
4. F. Fernandez del Castillo (Fer). Author of My Little Garden in Japan. A leading exponent of ways to maximise the usefulness of small spaces for gardening purposes. One of the most interactive bloggers in existence, always willing to assist others, and full of good ideas. Host of a couple of very successful Blog Carnivals.
All these good people have been gracious enough to accept the award, which makes me very happy!
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