This month Mumblings has been hosting Words for Wednesday. Her word for this Wednesday was 'television'.
I thought you would enjoy my true television story here, I usually just post it within the comments on the WFW hosting blog:
Many years ago I was going to a Parent’s Luncheon and fundraiser for my kids’ elementary school. One of the moms offered to car pool to the event. It was one of those events where you get all dressed up and go to a banquet hall. The hall was beautifully decorated for the party. There was a silent auction, I had a look through the items. I decided to buy a $20 ticket to the raffle that was being held for a 40 inch flat screen television. It was a pricey raffle ticket I thought, but what the heck it was for a good cause.
We went to sit at our assigned tables. As we ate, we chatted and enjoyed our formal meal. The principal made a nice speech, among others. Finally, it was time to draw the raffle prize. Unbelievably, it was my number! It was beyond exciting. I had won the television! It is not often that I win anything and this was a fabulous prize!
The mom who had driven me helped me load the television into her car, I had not even thought of how I was getting it home, still euphoric. She then helped me transfer the television into my own car when we got back to the school. I still have so much appreciation for her efficient kindness and thoughtfulness.
Needless to say, it was a happy moment arriving home that evening with brand new, state of the art equipment! For months I had fun telling my family and friends the story of my free television.
I thought you would enjoy my true television story here, I usually just post it within the comments on the WFW hosting blog:
Many years ago I was going to a Parent’s Luncheon and fundraiser for my kids’ elementary school. One of the moms offered to car pool to the event. It was one of those events where you get all dressed up and go to a banquet hall. The hall was beautifully decorated for the party. There was a silent auction, I had a look through the items. I decided to buy a $20 ticket to the raffle that was being held for a 40 inch flat screen television. It was a pricey raffle ticket I thought, but what the heck it was for a good cause.
We went to sit at our assigned tables. As we ate, we chatted and enjoyed our formal meal. The principal made a nice speech, among others. Finally, it was time to draw the raffle prize. Unbelievably, it was my number! It was beyond exciting. I had won the television! It is not often that I win anything and this was a fabulous prize!
The mom who had driven me helped me load the television into her car, I had not even thought of how I was getting it home, still euphoric. She then helped me transfer the television into my own car when we got back to the school. I still have so much appreciation for her efficient kindness and thoughtfulness.
Needless to say, it was a happy moment arriving home that evening with brand new, state of the art equipment! For months I had fun telling my family and friends the story of my free television.
19 comments:
Oh my gosh! That is just so very awesome! I can’t remember ever winning anything that big.
What a great win, you must have been thrilled. Hugs, Valerie
Hi Christine oh I love your story,I am so glad you won that TV xx
That was a stellar day indeed.
Congrats on winning such a fabulous prize. I bet your husband was happy, too.
How wonderful!!!
Winning a prize such as this is very exciting!
Wow! What a happy story. I can only imagine your excitement!
awesome...congratulation
What a fabulous win Christine …
All the best Jan
Hope your day has been productive and pleasant.
A TV sET - That's what I would call a Win.
Wishing you many happy wins like that!
what a sweet story, I really like it when people/ strangers or half strangers help you even with little things and that television must weight a lot. it's good to hear nice things about people.
have a lovely day.
Luckily it was a manageable flat screen
I read this over at Delores's mumblings. What a great way to get a new flat screen TV. A very Lucky night for you.
There is something amazing about winning anything, but this was a biggie!!!
What a happy day! A wonderful memory :)
Yay! You won the flat screen.
Found you through Words for Wednesday - my first time.
I did the list of words: derelict, broken...
Just read about the television prompt today.
I love that I can check off cool, interesting etc. on your posts - never saw it before.
You most recent post about the Swedish Meatballs got me thinking about IKEA. Take care
how exciting it must have been for you - ..i have never won anything in a raffle.
such an exciting story dear Christine :)))
how can one forget such free gift no matter how many better things you already have
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