RYUKYU LIFE ONE MILLION VIEWS GIVEAWAY !

It could happen anytime now. So, I have to keep an eye on that meter.

When it hits the one million mark, it's time to give something away.

The Panasonic MW-20 Digital Photo Frame looks good to me.

I figure I can load up about 150 photos from the Ryukyu Islands on an SD card.

And then, give it to one of my followers along with the digital frame.

This contest is sponsored by Mike's Ryukyu Gallery.

Here Is What You Have To Do To Enter:

Make the comment on this blog post, or under the Facebook Page post for this contest:

“I want to see more of the Ryukyu Islands.”

That will get you entered into a random drawing.

Only one entry per person, please. Multiple entries will be deleted. Let's be fair.

The contest starts as soon as this post is published. It ends when the view-meter hits 1,000,000.

Who Is Eligible:

Anyone (18 years of age, or older) around the world, except employees of Ryukyu Life.

Shucks, I'm the only one who works here.

Not eligible: Someone living in a country that doesn't have good relations with Japan or

the USA. Start your own giveaway if you want.

How The Winner Will Be Selected:

In typical redneck fashion, this blog post and the Facebook Page will be printed.

Then, we'll use a scissors to cut the entries and toss them in a hat, drum, or bingo machine.

We don't get a million views around here often so, I have no idea how many entries there will be.

All I know for sure is there will be some celebrating going on with beer.

And, maybe we'll get some pretty girl do do the random drawing, maybe not.

Anyway, someone other than me will gitterdun, all nice and legal-like.

Speaking Of Legal Stuff, Here's The Terms And Conditions:

 

• To enter you must be 18 years of age or older.
• Multiple entries are not allowed so, please only comment once.
• Enter using, only a real name.
• No entries will be accepted after the view-meter reaches 1,000,000.
• The winner's name will be drawn at random by a real live human being, not a machine.
• Once selected I will notify the winner through Facebook, or this blog. I am aware of privacy issues and respect your privacy.
• I will need the mailing address for the winner.
• Purchase and shipping costs will be paid by Mike's Ryukyu Gallery.
• Taxes for contest winnings are the responsibility of the winner.
• The prize is non-transferable. It will be awarded to the winner.
• No cash will be awarded in lieu of the prize.
• Entering this giveaway binds entrants to the terms and conditions listed above. That means you agree, or don't enter this contest.

This contest is in no way sponsored, or endorsed by any of my affiliate companies.

It is just something I am doing on my own for my followers.

A few years ago, I would have never thought 1,000,000 views was possible for

someone writing on a Google Blogger in Okinawa, Japan.

It would be impossible without those who follow me regularly.

Thank you and good luck !

2011 Top Ten Blog Posts at Mike's Ryukyu Gallery

It may be early but, I don't have time to procrastinate.  So, here it is, the Top Ten Blogs from 2011.

Sunday's Silly Sign Jun 5, 2011 with over 6500 pageviews.

What's Wrong With That Picture?: Wrong Grandpa over 6800 views.

Laptop Cooling Tower: The Redneck Version over 6900 views.

Photo of the Week: Sunset at the Elephant's Nose over 8400 views.

Sunday's Silly Sign APR 10, 2011 over 8500 views.

What's Wrong With That Picture?  Drunk Pilots in India over 9600 views.

Today I went Down Some Spooky Old Stairs over 10000 views.

Flower: Sakura Okinawa, Japan over 12000 views.

Cherryblossom Festival Okinawa, Japan over 13000 views.

Elephant Ear Plant (Photo) Crazy.  What'll They Think of Next ?  Over 14000 pageviews.

2011 has been a heck of a year and those who read my blogs have been very supportive.

              Ya'll know I'm not the best writer in the world.  And blogging isn't what I'd rather be doing. 

        But, just enough of you keep coming back to see what Mike's Ruyukyu Gallery is up to each day. 

So, I try to come up with something new for you every day.  Your comments and mails are what keep me going. 

                                    These aren't really my top ten blog posts.  They're your top ten.

            THANKS FOR A GREAT 2011.  HAVE SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS THROUGH THE NEW YEAR !

VISIT MY WEBSITE FOR THE PHOTO OF THE DAY

Light at the End of the Jungle (Photo) and the 750,000 Giveaway

It will happen real soon.

There is really light at the end of the jungle.

That view meter has less than 5,000 views left, before it hits 750,000 !

Just a quick reminder to anyone planning on winning a free photo from my gallery.

There are two important requirements you need to meet in order to enter and win.

One of them is JOIN THE MAILING LIST

The other is LIKE MIKE'S RYUKYU GALLERY ON FACEBOOK

All the rules, plus how to take a screenshot of the 750,000 views event

MAY BE FOUND HERE

750,000 VIEWS GIVEAWAY: SHOOT THIS BLOG

Now, I've got to run and try to catch up with that maniac chasing the light at the end of the jungle !

VISIT MY HOMEPAGE FOR THE PHOTO OF THE DAY

Winners of the 500,000 View Giveaway Ta-Ta-Ta-Ta Tah-Dah !

It really happened this time. Not only did the viewmeter crank over and hit a goal, people actually got their entries in through Facebook or emails and we have two winners.  That's what I'm Tah-Dah-n' about, today.

Ladies first, a friend I met through StumbleUpon,  Betty-Boop chose "Attracted to Orange" a flower and butterfly photo.

Betty, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA reads my blog, follows me on Facebook and even chats at me a few times a day. So, it feels good to give her get one of my photos.

The other winner, Jerry, goes by the handle FishHawk and hails from Springfield, Missouri, USA.

Now, I haven't know him very long but, we've seen each other's comments on that crazy Scotsman's Channel Scotland Here and Now.

Fish Hawk, is another name for an Osprey and I have a whole pile of Osprey photos but, this is the one Jerry chose, only I'll give him a more spiffed-up version of it.

When he entered the contest, he said he didn't really care about winning a photo. He just wanted to beat that Ryan Dude from Scotland out of a prize. Hah !

It will take me awhile to get their photos ready for mailing.  That's another blog I can do as tips for those interested in learning the tricks of the trade.

Meanwhile, if you get a chance, visit the blogs of these 500,000 views winners, say, "Hi" and congratulate them.  They're both great people to know. 

I'm glad I met them and honored to have my photography displayed in their homes. 

Wonder if they'd mind me scratchin' my name on the frame with a pencil ?

Half A Million Views Contest

Ladies, Gentlemen and Others, it could happen anytime, now.  That meter up in the corner will turn over and hit the 500,000 mark so, it's about time we had a contest.  It'll be one that's easy to win.

In the past, I had a few contests but, the rules must have been too difficult to follow because everybody kept losing or the counter turned while they were sleeping.  This time, someone is guaranteed to win.

It'll be someone who looks at my photos and doesn't just come here to read, I hope.

THE PRIZE: Any one of my photos chosen by the winners.  It will come right to your house, postage paid.

It doesn't matter where in the world you live, I'll get the photo to you, as long as you have mail service.

There's a madness to my method.  I want a fan of this blog to win, not someone who just fell off a turnip truck or accidentally Googled me today.

A Fan, would be someone who clicked on that Facebook Badge over there and liked my Facebook Page.

Other fans of mine are folks who don't have a Facebook account but, we have each other's email addresses.

There will be two contest winners. Each will receive an A4 size photo, of their choice from:
Ryukyu Life (dot) com.



The Rules:

Guess the date, according to my blog post header, that the view-meter will hit 500,000 views.

Enter by posting in a comment on Ryukyu Life Facebook Page, your guess.

Or, email me with your guess of the date you think the counter will hit 500,000 views.

The winners will be those who were the first to guess the correct date.

In the event no one gets the correct date, the person who is closest to the correct date will win.

Winners will be one from Facebook and the other from my email.

Sounds simple enough, to me.  May the best Lady, Gentleman, or Other WIN !!!