LIF: Married People's Edition

Discussion in 'Beer It Forward' started by Duffman929, Apr 9, 2012.

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  1. Duffman929

    Duffman929 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2010 Illinois
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    Over the past few months of really being active on the forum, I have been lucky enough to meet, in person and via web, some really great people. I've been trying to win something in order to create a LIF, but I keep coming up short. So, I have decided to just create one, and my goal is to have one every few months with random topics. This first one seemed fitting, for a variety of reasons, but this is a reconnection it forward of sorts. They will not all be this lavish, but this one is time sensitive. There are a few rules to this, so please read them:

    1. You must be married to someone and it has to have been for more than a year (no girlfriends/boyfriends-- legally married, don't care if it is gay or straight. I am not the marriage police, so I will have to believe you are--please don't lie about it).
    2. You must be able to take a day or consecutive days off with your spouse between now and mid-May
    3. You both have to have valid passports and can get to Niagra Falls
    4. You promise not to re-gift or sell your winning. You will use it and post follow-up pictures.
    5. You will start up a LIF of random kindness that requires the winner of yours to do the same.

    If you still qualify, here is your task:
    Between now and Sunday, April 15th, you and your spouse (no children, friends, etc.) must take a picture of something fun (BA appropriate, please) you are doing together. It can be something you've never done, something that you haven't done in a long while, or something that you do all the time. It doesn't have to involve beer, but if it does include beer bottles in the pictures, could win bonus points. It cannot be a previous picture on a trip, it has to be something that happens this week. No photo-shopped or altered pictures. You can post the picture here or send it to me (if you don't feel comfortable posting), but you have to post a blurb explaining what you are doing and how you both decided on that idea or how it is meaningful to you. I will judge what I like best and choose a winner. The winner will receive:

    Two-night stay for two adults in a traditional room at the Sterling Inn & Spa, Niagra Falls (http://www.sterlingniagara.com/)

    Included is:
    • $50 CAN dining credit, valid at AG Inspired Cuisine
    • $50 USD casino voucher, valid at Seneca Niagara Casino
    • Wine tasting for two at five Niagara wineries
    No, I am not kidding. You just have to pay for your way there and back--and of course whatever you want to do on top of what is already included. So, you have 1 week.....stop wasting time.
     
  2. ReTag

    ReTag Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Minnesota

    cool idea for a LIF
     
  3. hopsbreath

    hopsbreath Savant (1,157) Aug 28, 2009 Florida

    Very generous offer you're putting out here! Good luck to everybody who attempts to win this one. I'll be checking in to see the pics.
     
  4. jsilva

    jsilva Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2009 Massachusetts

    Cool idea and nice random spot. Very generous of you.
     
  5. ninner00

    ninner00 Zealot (583) Mar 5, 2010 Ohio

    Yeah this is really a great idea but I can't do it since my wife is 7 months pregnant and would be pissed if I won this LIF ha!
     
  6. JM03

    JM03 Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2010 Ohio

    Very generous LIF and a cool idea. Unfortunately we have a 6mo old baby, so its would be too hard for us to get away for 2 days without him.
     
  7. DarthKostrizer

    DarthKostrizer Initiate (0) May 13, 2011 California

    Love this idea does having a conversation with my wife count?? You asked for something we haven't done in awhile. In all seriousness I will be sending you a pic before April 15th. Cheers and thanks for the chance
     
  8. Duffman929

    Duffman929 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2010 Illinois
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    As long as the conversation is happening while you are doing something outside of your neighborhood, go for it. So far, you are the only one that has verbalized you are trying. Could be the easiest free trip you've ever won.
     
  9. YaKnowBrady

    YaKnowBrady Pundit (809) Jul 23, 2010 New Jersey

    Yeah, mine is 6 mos., and would definitely be pissed too. Great LIF idea though!
     
  10. LostTraveler

    LostTraveler Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2011 Maine

    Too bad my fiance and I have put off getting married and her getting her passport....
     
  11. Duffman929

    Duffman929 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2010 Illinois
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    If you like this one....my next one is really fun. Get your cameras ready!
     
  12. brees6221

    brees6221 Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2009 Western Sahara

    Married...check. Passports...check. Unfortunatley my wife just started a new job and doesn't have any time off yet. Great LIF, hopefully some deserving BA who meets the requirements sees this!
     
  13. ant880

    ant880 Savant (1,179) Nov 7, 2010 New York
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    This is an awesome LIF and really generous of you! Wish I could get involved, but like a lot of the other BAs I have a little guy who just turned 1 so its tough to get away. Good luck to everyone who participates
     
  14. Duffman929

    Duffman929 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2010 Illinois
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    Well, it seems the underlying point of this has been lost (ditch kids, have fun)....so, I will open this up to engaged or long term dating people (meaning you live together and have been for over a year). Again, this is an honors system...but the weekend is coming up fast.
     
  15. Duffman929

    Duffman929 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2010 Illinois
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    Wow.....no one wanted a free trip. Well, I tried!
     
  16. MarkIntihar

    MarkIntihar Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Michigan

    Wow indeed. I'd have been all over this one if I qualified...
     
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