Thought I was going to have a break down refreshing the page every few seconds before the deadline! Great that the numbers went up substantially. How long before they announce the winner? Best of luck Kate!
No idea, Valkrye! I’ll have to potter off and do my homework to find out today. Thank you, for your help, but also for your encouragement, which was absolutely brilliant.
that looks a bit strange coming from the mouth of an alpaca – but we make really weird humming sounds, and that just wouldn’t have worked on this occasion 😉
My dog, Maggie, my cat, Shadow and my PT Cruiser all had fun voting today. Then I ran out of voting devices both at home and work. Andrea’s stats for today are going to be really skewed.
Have a great trip, Rosemary. I always look forward to you getting back with sumptuous photographs which appear on your site so beautifully framed. Thank you so much for all your help.
Much more relieved now, Chris. Probably because there’s nothing more I can do. If I’m the sort of person they want, they’ll choose me; and if not, I’ll have a golden Summer exploring with the kids anyway. Friday’s the day we’ll find out.
Kate Shrewsday 
It looks to me like you surged Kate! Yay!
Your help – including that last minute flurry – was most appreciated, Lame. Thank you so much.
Thought I was going to have a break down refreshing the page every few seconds before the deadline! Great that the numbers went up substantially. How long before they announce the winner? Best of luck Kate!
No idea, Valkrye! I’ll have to potter off and do my homework to find out today. Thank you, for your help, but also for your encouragement, which was absolutely brilliant.
Woof, woof, waggy, waggy 🙂
that looks a bit strange coming from the mouth of an alpaca – but we make really weird humming sounds, and that just wouldn’t have worked on this occasion 😉
Ha! Mac apreciates this comment as only an extremely smelly terrier can. I’m sure I need say no more.
It looks as though the site is still recording votes . . . hope someone caught the numbers at midnight.
Congrats, Kate.
Fingers still crossed.
I took a screen shot, Nancy 😀 Couldn’t have things running away while I slept, could we?
I just voted, and brought the count to one one one one! Keep voting!
Ruth, thanks for all your help 🙂
My dog, Maggie, my cat, Shadow and my PT Cruiser all had fun voting today. Then I ran out of voting devices both at home and work. Andrea’s stats for today are going to be really skewed.
😀 Thatt’s a lot of votes from most of creation. Laughed out loud when I read this comment.
I posted your earlier blog on this on Facebook. Hope it all pays off to a win win for you and Macaulay.
Judy, thanks so much! It did indeed pay off. I have never seen anything like that last minute surge!
Keep on keepin’ on.
Cheers, Gale 🙂 Made it in the end.
At 11:45 pm this side of the pond, it looks as if you climbed nearly to the top! Yippee!! I hope I’m seeing the total count!
Huzzah- it all worked out with a little help from my friends, KAen. Or rather, with a LOT of help…
My friends came through and voted, too. Now they’re asking me how it all came out! We’re ALL pulling for you. 🙂
Thanks, Debra – it all went well in the end. Thank you so much for all your hard work. I feel very lucky to have such friends.
My laptop and ipad are holding thumbs
Thanks Sidey, I think we should be in the clear now…
yaay!
Fingers crossed for you!
Yay! Looks like you’re in the top ten!
*Doing little party dance*
Good luck – looking forward to the further adventures of Macaulay…
Hi Darrel, thanks so much 🙂
I kept trying to get in a sneaky second vote, but the system always knew… Blame NSA 🙂
One vote is enough, Fiona, and it’s very much appreciated!
I am just about to leave the country, but lovely to go knowing that you are in the top 10 Kate – well done♥
Have a great trip, Rosemary. I always look forward to you getting back with sumptuous photographs which appear on your site so beautifully framed. Thank you so much for all your help.
Well done, Kate. Hope it works out well
Myfanwy, thanks SO much. We’ve done all we can. Now at least it’s down to a panel of judges!
Can’t wait to hear. I’m sure they will love your style of writing.
Good luck Kate!
Congratulations on getting into the top ten! Good luck for the next step!
If my heart is in my mouth and I’m holding my breath for you Kate, how must you feel?
Much more relieved now, Chris. Probably because there’s nothing more I can do. If I’m the sort of person they want, they’ll choose me; and if not, I’ll have a golden Summer exploring with the kids anyway. Friday’s the day we’ll find out.
Exactly the right attitude, Kate.
I’ve just re-watched the Top Ten videos. Most are intriguing with something to offer which might appeal to Robert MacFarlane.
Time will tell. Until then, keep breathing. 😀
I can stop holding my breath now! What a special writer and person you must be to be able to muster such loyal warm support.
Excellent news!! I wonder how many countries and continents pulled together for you…
Congratulations on making it to no.7 Kate!! Good luck with the next stage 🙂
Thanks, Madhu!