Friday, January 14, 2011

Pig Alert! Lottery Fever?

Hi everyone! I'm not a big fan of the lottery but that last $380 million one did get my attention! Of course not long enough to actually buy a ticket... but I did hear about it on the radio! While I was standing in line at the store the other day I couldn't help but notice a little pink piggy in the lottery machine...
Oh yea baby, could this be an omen???
So I scratched...
Woo Hoo I matched!
...wait a minute, I won a free ticket. So back to the store I go...
And I scratch some more...
Bummer. 
This my friends is why I don't play the lottery too often.
I'm hoping I have better luck on the Super Bowl Pool at work!
Happy Pink Saturday:@)
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1/15/11-I'm editing this post to participate in Saturday Centus,
how funny the two topics overlapped! The prompt this week is:

The lottery ticket...
Promises hope and the American dream,
But losing only makes me want to scream!
The end:@)
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51 comments:

  1. Susan FreemanJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Bummer! It did seem like a good omen to me too.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  2. EG CameraGirlJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Best of luck!

    The trouble with big prizes is the more the money, the more who play so your chances go down. But hey! You never know - you MIGHT win. :)

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  3. DonnieJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Thought you had it and I know you would've shared it...lol....Cute pink though so at least you won a Pink Saturday post.

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  4. JacquelineJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Me too! I will save my money for plates or dishes or something!

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  5. Donna@Conghaile CottageJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    BUT LYNN, If you WON, would we LOOSE YOU HERE!!! You'd be off world traveling and attending banquets and WHAT WOULD WE DO!!! Only Kidding! I would want you to have ALL THAT!!! MAYBE buy one more ticket, WHO KNOWS! Let "Earl" scratch it off for Luck!!!
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  6. The Decorative DreamerJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Awww Man! When I saw that piggy on there, I just knew you had won. Oh well, better luck next time! :))

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  7. CharJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I remember one year I bought a lottery ticket (scratch off) and won. I didn't scratch off the amount, but instead put the ticket in a box and wrapped it up as a Christmas gift to my husband. I figured it would be so fun to let him see the amount. It wasn't fun for me though to wait for Christmas. I had a dream the house burnt down and the gifts with it.......it was a huge winner. Well, in reality, it was for $2.00, but it was fun for awhile.....Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  8. bjJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    YEP..this is the very reason I have bought maybe 5 tickets in all these years.
    Good luck the next time around.:))

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  9. JaneJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    How cute....I was rooting for you!!
    Jane

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  10. LVJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I used to buy the scratch offs like this. Finally gave up as I could never win. However, for Christmas, someone gave me ten. I actually won $20 on one of them. It does not happen much. I have not seen these with the little pig.

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  11. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Shucks! I don't play the lottery or buy tickets but I was with ya on this one!

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  12. KathleenJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Oh snap, I would have thought that pig would bring you luck! Hope you do better with the pool!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    You are too cute! I couldn't resist if I was FORCED to, I love the 'possibility'.

    Have a happy PS weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  14. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    LOL! I hear you, but I keep on playing and have every intention of winning! :-)

    XO,

    Sheila

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  15. LaJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Everyone in our department plays when the jackpot is big enough to promise early retirement. Did you use Pudge to scratch it off?

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  16. Nancy's NotesJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Well, wishing you great luck in the pool!

    Nancy

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  17. TaraJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    That last jackpot got my attention too but I didn't make it to the store in time to buy any tickets! One of the winners was from my state though. Wrong side of the mountains though so I guess I wouldn't have won anyway! Better luck next time you play the Pink Pig! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  18. danaJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I hear ya! I rarely buy lottery tickets cuz I have the worst luck!!! However, that Hog Heaven would certainly be a HUGE temptation!

    I hope you have a great PS and a wonderful weekend!! dana

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  19. KristinJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    SUPER cute Pink Saturday post! I'm a first-timer, looking forward to seeing more of your pink! :)

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  20. Maison MuttJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    LOL....I will win the lottery when pink pigs fly!
    Happy PS!
    Licks & Wags, Niki

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  21. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Ha! Nope, we don't play either. However, my step-dad was one of 7 people who shared an 8.8 million jackpot a few years ago. His generosity to our family completely changed our life! The money's all gone now but we are all in much better financial situations having spent it wisely...and it was fun while it lasted! :)

    HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
    Sarah

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  22. viridianJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    How appropriate - a pig pig lottery scratch-off!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Happy Pink saturday!

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  23. LeslieJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I have crappy luck with that stuff.
    Have a fantastic weekend.

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  24. KathyJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I don't go for the lottery either - this was quite funny!
    Happy Pink Saturday,
    Kathy

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  25. xinexJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Aw shucks! And I thought all bloggers were going to be treated to something spectacular! Better luck next time....Christine

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  26. ElaineJanuary 15, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Bummer..no big winning.. It's hard to beat the odds against us..but fun to try once in awhile.

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  27. Savannah GrannyJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    OOOOOOH! I am sorry you didn't win. You have my kind of luck. Bob and I DID purchase tickets for the "big draw". We also registered at our bank for a "customer appreciation" prize. Guess which one we won!!
    We enter two drawings for the week and won a bag promotional items. At least when it rains, I will not get a soaking. I will be a walking advertisement.
    We figure we made a donation to the state "Hope Scholarship Fund".
    Better luck next time?

    Hugs, Ginger

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  28. Diann @ the Thrifty GrooveJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Oh bummer! I figured if you had won, you would have sent all of us bloggy friends a plane ticket to the big party you were hosting on some remote tropical island. I guess I will unpack my bag! Those poor cute cabana boys are going to be so disappointed! LOL :)

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  29. Pam KesslerJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I thought you were announcing that you had won the big one! Well winning a ticket is better than nothing. I actually thought about buying a ticket for the big one, but the lines were rediculous.

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  30. Sue McPeakJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Pig Alert!!!! Good One!!! At least you got to Scratch/Rub a Pigs Belly....Twice! Cute post!! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  31. AmesJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    If I collected pigs I wouldn't pass up that ticket either.A small price to pay for fun.~Ames

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  32. Susan AndersonJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    This one's great. And very funny!

    =)

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  33. aspiritofsimplicityJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Oh I always lose because I never play.

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  34. DeborahJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I would have been drawn in too by the omen! hehe
    a perfect SC, so well done ... and good luck with the S B Pool :o)

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  35. KatJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Great Centus. And how could you NOT buy that ticket? This was a really fun post. Kat

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  36. JudieJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    My son bought a lottery ticket a few months ago, and lo and behold, he had a winner! He just knew he had won a million dollars, so he rushed to Safeway to claim his prize. Like you, his prize was another ticket. Bummer is right!!

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  37. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I love it when people take their theme seriously. If you have a blog with a pig as your mascot or symbol you simply must buy that lottery ticket with the picture of the piggys on it, and do exactly as you have done and photograph the process... (I know... we're not supposed to have illustrations with these writing exercises...but it fits in with your theme!!)
    Great post!
    Best wishes,
    Anna
    Anna's SC#37-The lottery ticket

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  38. MalisaJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    We risk a lot for the big chance!

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  39. cj SchlottmanJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Great compact post! You made powerful use of so few words. Kudos..........cj

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  40. SueJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I buy about 4 tickets a year...only the dollar ones. If I win (the most ever being $2) I turn it back into lottery tickets. You just reminded me that I have 2 to scratch off in my purse!

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  41. TgoetteJanuary 16, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    I would have bought that ticket too! Of course I am a compulsive gambler so I would have done it regardless. LOL! Loved your Centus! Great job!

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  42. JoJanuary 16, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    I loved your take on the centus!

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  43. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    I'm enjoying your cute piggy post and blog. Thanks for the smiles.
    xoRobyn

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  44. TerraJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Hilarious that the topics matched for you this week! Like your centus, sorry about your scratching blues...

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  45. JeanneJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Hi Lynn, I was expecting great news here. Sigh. I almost never but those things. I have seen my friends win though. Not me. Besides, we have a blessed LIFE, so who needs the lottery. Everyone!! Ha! The piggy should have been lucky and I love your 'poem'

    Hugs, Jeanne

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  46. VikiJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    LOL, too funny. I think you speak for a lot of people about the lottery, ha. Good centus.

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  47. danaJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I rarely buy lottery tickets for same reason......I hate throwing my money away! Loved the piggies one, however!

    Hope you're having a great weekend! dana

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  48. TinaJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Well talk about leading you on and getting you excited for nothing. damn it!

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  49. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I know the feeling :)

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  50. JennyJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Love your little micro-gem!

    But love the pig lottery ticket story even better!

    What a cute link this week!

    Thanks for the smile.

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  51. BonnieJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    So funny! Better luck next time.

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