Kathy, You're right, choosing three is what makes it so difficult and also what makes it so special.  I think many of us are afraid of offending someone by leaving them out but if they look at it in a different light, it's not like that at all.  It's a wonderful contest and I hope to provide an entry.

Carole-Good morning....and you got it. This isn't something to acknowledge everybody and their mother (like a High School Graduation or Academy Award)....Did you read Frans Post on Margaret?????  She made him a new header, and sent it to him.......he didn't know about it until she di....a random act of kindness I think he said.  That act was one he chose to acknowledge :)

In your case the person that sent you the Christmas Ornament...this one just popped up in my recollection, this person was publicaly acknowledged by you, and that would have been a perfect entry :)  Everything is how we look at it. 

Kathy,

Here's my link...I think I tagged it right!!! Thanks,   Fran

P.S. Thanks for saving me a 'parking spot'!!! :)

Fran-I am glad you re-tagged it....your example is perfect because you wrote it before the contest....proving that you are not neglecting others, but just giving a special "shout out".  thanks and I will get that in there right now :)  Have a good day, and the header looks great :) 

This is going to be wonderful to see all the entries. You do good putting things all in one place :)

Sally- Agreed on the entries, and thank you for the compliment :)  The ice is broken...Fran has his entry in ......and Margaret gets double the exposure....a nice gift for sure.

I have a couple ideas, but I have to admit this contest was a little harder than I thought it would be. It is hard to write about someone, especially when I have so many here to thank. I've started four different ones and I am letting my wife decide which one to post when I'm done.

Hi Todd- I am sure whichever one you come up with it will be from your heart and that is what matters....remember it can be up to 3 Gifts (people)......and for a variety of things....I might just have to put another unentry entry in this contest like I did Sally's Contest :)  Hey, I forgot you have a blogging team :)  Don't forget to leave me a link....and the tags.

I have an entry I am working on. Your contest is wonderful because every entry is a winner due to the fantastic people that provided the subject for it. I had a great experience yesterday and I'll be sharing it soon and it will be a suitable entry.

William- Almost everything you write is wonderful, and I am curious on your entry......sounds like someone did something that made an impression :)  Perfect.....

Cynthia Tilghman told me about this contest when she commented on my post, Another reason I Love ActiveRain - Katerina Gasset - 'Looks like the contest was announced last week when I was without wireless (and therefore MIA from ActiveRain).  This just goes to prove you can't miss a day!  Thanks to Cynthia's nudge, here is my entry!

Margaret- I'm glad Cynthia told you about the contest.....we're still waiting for her entry LOL :)  As you see I have included your entry.....thanks, and you are right Katerina does a lot around here.  That was a nice gesture, and now look you are both entries :)

What a fabulous idea for a contest! I stumbled upon it accidently but now I look forward to reading all the entries. It's not about a winner here (for a nice change). Because saying 'thank you' in any form is the ultimate prize!

I am so thankful for everyone of my AR friends!!!

Kathy, I fully intended to enter this contest. My business has become so busy I have not had the time. Is it too late? Please tell me it's not. Thanks a bunch.

Hi Jennifer-I will second your comment....being grateful for my AR Friends :)  Now, coes this mean you will be writing your acknowledgement for someone on here ???? :)

Deb- No, it's not  too late....get it in :)  I really want to see it.

Kathy, I created one today for your contest. Lots of fun in appreciating others. Here's my link.

Gary- Great...I will read this later...am on my way out the door to my Daughters House.....I loved your graphic by the way :)

Kathy, Just to let you know, I do have an entry but I'm not able to complete it yet. I can't get it to take any pictures so I'm putting it on the shelf till all is well again. Thanks for the extension!

Later in the rain~Deb

Kathy - not sure if this article fits your contest but it was inspired by recognizing 2 special AR members - here's my tribute...just a small way to say thanks!!  http://activerain.com/blogsview/500078/Why-Active-Rain-Still

Deb- the picture thing works now :)

Cyndee- Yes your Post is perfect...The only thing that is against the rules is a Members Only Post....well, I put it up here anyway, but now the Public can't see your entry :)  Thanks for posting it....

Kathy - I changed itto Public :) thanks for letting me know.

cyndee- Perfect :)

Kathy, please notice that when I posted this it had already been hit 40 times! They were all me. I had a heck of a time getting mine to work. Yea! I did it! Thank you so much for the reminder! I'm going back up to read all the entries! Have a wonderful day and thank you for this contest Kathy.

Later in the rain~Deb

Deb---so where's the link :)

Kathy, this is a great contest for paying those ThemThem pats on the back to our Active Rain Family members, good job.

Kathy, just wanted to let you know that I got one in (very well deserved, I might add):

http://activerain.com/blogsview/510908/Gift-of-Appreciation-goes

Duane- Thanks....the original idea was Misty Caulk's then Cynthia Thilgman's....I just followed through on it, and gave it the twist of awarding the points to the person being acknowledged :)

Peter- Thanks, I just put it up and will read it later.....the contest will end Friday night, and winners announced on Monday.

Kathy, you are welcome, glad I could help. You may want to add this post to the ThemThem Group so we can all watch it. All but one of the entrees are from ThemThem Group Members.

Duane- OK, it's added.....:)

Kathy, thanks, I'll make it a feature as there are some great ThemThem's already linked in here for the Group to follow.

Kathy, here's an entry for your contest.

Duane- thanks.....will read it in a little while, but got it into the Post :) 

Kathy-Here is the link to my gift of appreciation post. Duane Marlink is my nominee
http://activerain.com/blogsview/511486/Gift-of-appreciation-My

I'll have to stew on this a minute and possibly go througth my blogs and narrow down to one.  It will be difficult and many have shared positive feedback and moments that made you smile or say "wow".

Hi Kathy,  Here's the link to my GOA post.  Thanks!  =)

http://activerain.com/blogsview/511717/One-Mother-of-a

I tossed in my entry.  We'll see if it is as good as the subject.

http://activerain.com/blogsview/511973/2-4-6-8

Lane- Every single entry is  "good" and so is the author.  Writing about someone else for no other reason than to Acknowledge them Publically is a selfless act.  That is what this contest is/was about......Your entry it is up there now, thank you for entering.

Hi Kathy...Here's my entry for the contest...'Sometimes the Wind Kisses a Wisp of Dandelions'

Lola- Thanks....it is up there, and I must say that was a beautiful entry :)

Kathy, looks like the judges have some reading to do, good turn out.

Duane yes we do....and since none of us are Procrastinators we have been reading them.....the choices....I think every single one is a winner, both the Poster and the one Acknowledged....but as contests go we have to pick.....look for the results on Monday.  I always put a Monday Post up, so I will use it for the contest Winners.....

Again thank you for helping by getting the word out to your Group.....this truly fits the Them- Them group :)

Kathy, you are most welcome, I'm glad you are part of the group and the contest certainly fit the ThemThem Groups guidelines to a "T". You did a great job with setting up the contest, neat idea. Please, if you would share the Monday post with the Group.

Have a great day in The Rain,

Duane

Duane- :)