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Gohan921
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07-16-2010

Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 10:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gohan921 a private message Print Post    
So Gemma, Nice to meet you. Meeting in LA would be perfect. When do you think they will notify people if they made it or not? I've been a nervous wreck ever since i posted my video. Pushing hard and promoting a ton too. I really want to be on this show. Hope to meet you in person.

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 1:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Hi Gohan,
It's nice to meet you too. I think they will start to notify people soon since filming starts at the end of next week. This is a very nerve wracking process!

Right now everything is playing out on a website where you are my opponent! LOL! I think that there are some players who might take that sentiment farther than others!

One person surges and everyone reacts and the votes climb! You have done a great job getting votes in such a short period of time!

I have to get ready for work! Relax, don't make your family crazy, and keep up what you're doing!

Landileigh
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07-29-2002

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 8:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landileigh a private message Print Post    
gemma, i've been voting every day, and looking at other videos. i love this one too: http://memelabs.com/mdc/?play=15452

Gohan921
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07-16-2010

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 12:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gohan921 a private message Print Post    
Yeah, it's extremely nerve racking. At least our chances are good. They said they would be picking 20 people. 20 in 128 so far. That almost 1 in 6 odds. Not bad for a chance to win a million. My family has been big supporters of me. That has helped but I do think I am driving them nuts. If you hear anything, let us all know. I will do the same.

Biloxibelle
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12-21-2001

Monday, July 19, 2010 - 1:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biloxibelle a private message Print Post    
Got all my votes in. Good luck to all.

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 2:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Hey Landileigh! I clicked on that video and it was ours! LOL! Thank you for your votes! We really appreciate it! I like the Ninja Turtle guy. He's so funny!

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 2:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Biloxibelle,

Thank you so much. Hopefully our steady and consistent build will keep us on the judges radar.

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 3:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Hi Gohan,

I hope they pick from the top votes, and I hope they also take views into account. Wouldn't it be awful to be one with high views and no votes?

We keep telling each other here that there are multiple levels of decision making going into the choice of participants. Good TV-Q is vital. Who people want to watch, and more importantly the Russell-factor from Survivor, who people want to watch and love to hate.

I keep planing my life as though we won't be chosen, but the adrenaline surges I have every hour remind me of being a teenager! LOL! We want this so much! I know you do too.

Just remember, after this is all said and done, we have to live with the results! I hope to meet you next week!

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 2:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Good morning everyone!

We are currently at 244 votes, and holding steady in 9th place! I am so glad that this is probably the last week of suspense, fear, and anticipation. We have been in the top 10 for a long while, and we have people here at TVCH to thank for helping us get here.

I can't tell you how hard it is to want something this badly, and needing to get people to vote for us. I feel like I'm imposing on others, and it's just not comfortable. At the same time, I want others to tell me about things like this so I can help them. Yeah, I know, DUH!

I want to make sure you know how very grateful I am. It's very humbling to know that there are people here who don't really know me who are helping us with something that could be so profoundly life changing.

Gohan921
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07-16-2010

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 5:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gohan921 a private message Print Post    
Gemma,

I've been watching all the new videos. There is 3 that could be very strong competition. On one of the videos, the guys poker buddy is his daughter who had half of her brain removed due to complications when she was 9. He's gonna donate the money to charity to help her. Some videos say they're gonna do it but this guy sounds for real.

I'm glad you are staying strong. I'm 11th place in votes with 183 votes. Only 7 votes away from being in the top 10. I don't think I can catch up to you in anyway at all but it would sure be nice to get in the top 10.

Hopefully one more week of stress! I feel the same as you. I could never be a politician. Good luck!

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 2:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Good Morning Gohan,

One thing this experience brings home to me is that we all go through our lives oblivious to the difficult situations everyone around us deals with on a daily basis.

Honestly, if Ed wins, my first concern is getting out of debt completely. Then getting better cars. Mine are currently begging for walkers! LOL! Then we'll address other things in order of importance.

This opportunity means so much to so many people. I just hope the producers like what they see when they look at both of our teams!

Gohan921
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07-16-2010

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 5:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gohan921 a private message Print Post    
One person for sure has been picked. I did a google search for mdc and I found this facebook post. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=sent#!/profile.php?id=1321164124&v=wall

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 6:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Gohan. I don't think so, They said:

"So out of 10,000 people, Joe has won his spot to play on the pokerstars.net Million Dollar Challenge! Las Vegas here we come!!! Woo Hoo!"

First of all, you and my husband have both won the same spot. You both had to beat 10,000 other players in your qualifying round.

Second, It's not in Las Vegas, it's in Los Angeles. They haven't been notified. If they had been, she would have had her facts straight.

Keep breathing! Remember, the people who finished playing on Sunday have 10 days to post their videos and get votes. It's not past the 10 day mark yet.

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 6:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
well, I guess maybe he did!

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 7:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Gohan, I went and read further down the post, and there it was. Sorry I thought you were wrong! So, have you been called yet? Hmmmm?

Now we need to depend on what makes good TV for the final decision. I wonder how much of this is based on votes. If that were the sole criteria, they would have chosen both of us. Maybe we won't be notified until tomorrow. They may be notifying the first group, and we'll be in the second group.

I've been so unfocused at work lately! They better call or email us tomorrow! LOL!

Gohan921
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07-16-2010

Friday, July 23, 2010 - 3:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gohan921 a private message Print Post    
It could still be on votes. That video was 8th in votes. So who knows. The way that I knew that it was real was in the comments when they said that they leave august 3rd. I'm gonna wait until the 28th and keep my fingers crossed.

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Sorry for the long break! My birthday was July 23rd, and I took a break from everything to enjoy my family.

We are still in the running! People are starting to be notified one way or the other, and unfortunately Gohan921 received an email today stating he had not been selected. I am so sorry Gohan. I know how important this is.

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 1:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Here I go again! Trying to type on my notebook and not close everything accidentally is tough! I just lost my entire post for the second time!

Hopefully we will find out today if Ed is what they want for their show. He'll be home today because it's his day off, so that would be perfect!

If you are still voting, thank you! Please keep voting! You have helped us immensely, and I am so very grateful for your help.

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Good morning everyone!

Yesterday afternoon the voting closed, and people from my office started calling me to let me know they could no longer vote. I was stunned, and I kind of panicked for a few seconds! LOL!

We have still not heard anything, and we are going with the "No news is good news." philosophy. We all know that good news is good news, but let me live in my fantasy world!

I didn't expect to return to my high school emotions throughout this process. Every new bit of news induces adrenaline surges and uncertainty, which induces adrenaline after-shocks! LOL! I'm a quaking surging mass of uncertainty and excitement!

Like, I'm so sure they are TOTALLY going to pick us! Fer Sher! Totally! That would be so radical!

Please stop gagging now.

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Sunday, August 01, 2010 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
Hello to anyone who is interested in this sort of reality show. I swear that the drama is all behind the scenes long before selections are made!

So far my husband hasn't received any notification either negative or positive about where he is in the selection process. we are just hanging out in limbo, checking our email and moving on with our normal lives.

I have been in touch with other hopeful contenders, some of whom have been chosen, and others who have been disqualified. I'm going to post everything I can about this show, and let you know what I know.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, August 01, 2010 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the updates! Good luck!!! keep us posted