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Huge disappointment…

November 17, 2009 by Mindy 18 Comments

I have previously posted about the undeniable fact that I never win anything. I’m just that type.I’m the one whose raffle ticket ends in 3when the winning ticket ends in 4. I stand at the cashier pouring over scratch-offs looking for some indiscernible sign that I should pick a specific one, finally deciding on one and…you got it. Not a winner. And most recently, I bought 4 tickets for the local Great Rotary Duck Race only for my little rubber friends to get caught up in some riverside foliage. Yup. No win.

I’m not bitter. I’m seriously not. I have just resigned myself to the fact that some people are winners of fabulous prizes, and some are not. That’s me.

Until last Tuesday when the fates determined a different ending to my usual story.

Last week I was shopping in my local neighborhood variety store…you know the type that you run to when in need of batteries, Tampax and jumbo pearl olives?? All too often. Those three things. Weird.

So, this particular store holds a contest-of-sorts each Tuesday based on your membership number. ($5.00 fora lifetime membership. And, the Tampax are cheap.) They actually give away some pretty nifty little items. I’ve seen barbeques, crockpots (and you know I love me a slow cooker), blankets, outdoor patio sets and various smaller items given away. They even have this “throw away” section wherein if you are able to match the last digit of your membership number to the featured number you can win free stuff like scotch tape, or even gum. I love gum.

Every Tuesday I stand at that Lucky Number board, perusing through numbers on a hope and a prayer that my number might be there and that I will be the “lucky” recipient of some great prize. Heck,at this point I’d even take an amputatedlight-up leg, a’la “Christmas Story”. So, this Tuesday, being no different, I was standing underneath those numberssomewhat dejected but resolved nonetheless.

And then I saw it.

My membership number was up there! And not only was it up there, it was proudly placed beneath the GRAND PRIZE…an electric skillet! You all, I completely forgot that I hadn’t actually done any shopping yet and raced up to the checkstand.

“I believe I am a winner,” I stated, rather jauntily, as I handed overmy membership card to thecashier. I stood there preening, looking around me and willing those shoppers completing their purchases to witness my triumphantsuccess!

“Yes, you are. Just a minute and let me type your number into the register here,” she said.

This is it. I have finally won something! I wish Jer were here. He would be so happy.

“Here you go, ma’am,” the cashier said, snapping me back from my thoughts.

I looked down, ready to hungrily accept my big prize. What the frick?!?

A bag of frosted animal cookies.

“That’s too bad, actually. You missed out on the Grand Prize by one number. That would have been exciting, huh?” the cashier asked.

I looked up at her, astonishment written all over my suddenlypale face. Imanaged to perform a tight smile and answered, “Right. Super exciting. Thank you.” I walked out of that store with a bag of animal cookies where there should have been an electric skillet. And I forgot my dang Tampax!

Oh, well. There’s always next Tuesday and someone’s got to win the big prize. Maybe, just maybe, it will be me. If not, I could always use some more animal cookies. Or tape.

Love to all, Mindy

Filed Under: Everyday Stuff, Family Life Tagged With: contests, I never win, prizes, the suburban life

Comments

  1. christina says

    November 17, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    Oh God, did I laugh at that one. Poor Mindy, only a bag of cookies. Maybe next time they will be giving away a years supply of Tampax. Those always come in handy.

    Reply
    • Mindy says

      November 17, 2009 at 9:40 AM

      Oh, a years supply of Tampax would be the bomb! =)
      Mindy

      Reply
  2. Shelli says

    November 17, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    My luck’s not as bad as yours, but it extremely similar! In my entire life, I’ve won 1) a bike, when I was 5 (it was a full sized men’s bike) from a coloring contest; I didn’t get to ride it until I was about 12, 2) tickets to see the midnight premier of “Star Wars ep. 3” a couple of years ago from a radio station (had to travel over an hour to the theater and still pay for snacks and drinks), and 3) a book from Goodreads.com a few months ago. Judging by the declining value of my prizes over the years, I can’t *wait* to see how pitiful my next win will be … that is if I ever have one again. 😀

    Reply
    • Mindy says

      November 17, 2009 at 9:41 AM

      Your poor little 5 year old self…had to wait 7 years to ride your own bike?! How cruel can one contest be, and why would they give away an adult-sized bike for a coloring contest? It’s a crazy world full of crazy people. =)
      Mindy

      Reply
  3. Marly says

    November 17, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    A bag of animal crackers? I hope it was a big, honking bag! Maybe you missed the part where she said it was a lifetime supply of???

    Reply
    • Mindy says

      November 17, 2009 at 9:42 AM

      Nope. Not big. Like 8 ozs. Seriously. =)
      Mindy

      Reply
  4. Spot says

    November 17, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    I love animal crackers! Just saying…

    ♥Spot

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    • Mindy says

      November 17, 2009 at 9:43 AM

      Okay, I’ll admit I was plowing through some serious cookie-age on my drive home. =)
      Mindy

      Reply
  5. Heather says

    November 17, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    What a bummer!
    Although animal cookies are real good and sound yummy right now.

    I also have the “no win luck”, so good for you!

    Reply
    • Mindy says

      November 17, 2009 at 9:44 AM

      Yup, I’ve got to call it a “win”. Just hope it’s not my one and only… =)
      Mindy

      Reply
  6. Angelia Sims says

    November 17, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    You got robbed!!! Tell me that’s not rigged…..

    🙂

    I was a never win anything person, ever, then I hit a streak. It’s been so weird. I get called things like lucky, and blessed. Huh, me?

    I can’t even deny it anymore, just waiting on the streak to end. I think your day is coming, my friend, it’s a comin!

    Reply
    • Mindy says

      November 17, 2009 at 9:48 AM

      Thanks Angelia! I’m a hopin’. Although, I feel slightly lucky that I won the general prize. That’s how non-existant my winning streak has been. =)
      Mindy

      Reply
  7. Valerie says

    November 17, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    You are to funny! I know how you feel I can’t beleive that we haven’t ran into each standing at that STUPID numbers board. I never win either. Oh I lied I won 9 books for my GREAT Bookclub!!!! Yep its true. ~Val

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    • Mindy says

      November 17, 2009 at 9:49 AM

      Yeah, that Lucky Number Tuesday board does draw a crowd, huh? It’ll be my luck that winning the stupid animal cookies will take me out of the pool for awhile. =) And, yes, you did win 9 (signed) books which was AWESOME! =)
      Mindy

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    November 17, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Were they the frosted kind with the colored candy dots? I’d take those. Those are awesome. Way better than a skillet….

    Reply
    • Mindy says

      November 19, 2009 at 9:43 PM

      Yep…those are the ones. And…the bag is gone. Guess it wasn’t such a horrible prize. =)
      Mindy

      Reply
  9. Mindee@ourfrontdoor says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Were they the pink and white frosted circus animal cookies? With the little sprinkles? Because I LOVE those and would totally choose them over a skillet.

    Reply
    • Mindy says

      November 19, 2009 at 9:44 PM

      Okay, okay. So I shouldn’t complain about the cookies! I get it! In fact, they were even more special as they were harvest colors. I’m grateful. Really. Sort of. =)
      Mindy

      Reply

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