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Newsletter, December 4, 2015

GreedyGirl

Pickled Onion
It's been a good while since I've sat down to pen a 'real' newsletter, but it's time to finally get my head back into things. So much has gone on in these past months, in both my personal and professional life that the distractions truly overwhelmed me. While I was so busy putting out fires and dealing with one upheaval after another, I was feeling proud that I was getting through...but the truth of it is that once I got through it all, I sort of hit a wall. I think my brain finally melted down a bit and I just needed a break.

Break-time is over and it's time to get on with life and my focus is where it should be: Here at GoneGambling.

GoneGambling has some daunting challenges ahead-everything from getting things repaired (and having Jeff, our long-time programmer, find the time to do these fixes) to boosting our traffic and points in between. It's not going to be easy...it's not going to be quick, but somehow we're going to find a way to get things done.

I don't want to belabor on tough stuff right now-what GoneGambling needs and our members deserve is to bring back the fun, joy and community of the site. And what better time than the holiday season to start making this happen?!?

So let's get into it!

MASSIVELY IMPORTANT SUNDAY IS FUNDAY CHAT TIME CHANGES/NEWS!!!


Yes, I've been reading all of the ideas in the 'Suggestion Box' in our forum and while plenty of the suggestions are absolutely stellar, many cannot be implemented immediately. One suggestion, however, can.

It was suggested that because of the time we've always held our Sunday is Funday chat, many members from outside of North America are unable to attend. So, in an effort to include as many members as possible, we are going to be trying something new: Beginning THIS Sunday, and every other Sunday, the Sunday is Funday chat will begin at 1 PM, EST (lasting until 5 PM, EST). This means for most of the folks in Europe, chat will take place in the late afternoon.

Just to be clear, this new chat time will occur EVERY OTHER Sunday and to make it even simpler to understand, here is the Sunday is Funday schedule for the next four weeks:
  • Sunday, December 6th: 1PM, EST
  • Sunday, December 13th: 6PM, EST
  • Sunday, December 20th: 1PM, EST
  • Sunday, December 27th: 6PM, EST

And so on. I think you get the drift. :)

Here's the deal, though. In order to keep the Sunday is Funday chat on this alternating schedule, we're gonna need to see that the participation remains steady. In other words, if this is something you're going to want, show your support!

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!!!


This is always my favorite time of year at GoneGambling-there's always plenty of holiday cheer, gifts and merriment to make even Scrooge want to join in! This year is no different and here's a bit of what's in store...


THE TWELVE DAYS OF GONEGAMBLING CHRISTMAS IS BACK!

That's right! Beginning December 12th, all our members will be treated to TWELVE fun-filled, extra-special days of gifts, prizes and wonderful surprises!

You can expect a mailing each and every day during the Twelve Days, each containing something you're sure to get excited about. Start counting down...only 8 days until The Twelve Days of GoneGambling Christmas kicks off!


OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY CHAT WITH DRUNK SANTA!


It's that yearly tradition that I have the ultimate love/hate relationship with: Our biggest, most raucous chat of the year, with all the egg nog, Christmas carols, holiday decorations and mistletoe. And one big fruitcake!

That fruitcake is better known as Drunk Santa. This is not your ordinary Santa Claus, no indeed. This Santa has no filter, can be a bit crude and tends to be a bit more touchy-feely than any Santa should be. I'm always on edge during this Holiday Chat, as I'm the one having to make certain Santa does not pass out in an alcohol-induced black-out or overly offend our members.

This year should be interesting, as Drunk Santa did some time in rehab. Unfortunately, he didn't make it through all thirty days at Betty Ford. He was tossed out of the program when he brought a keg into the group session. While he may only have made it through 32 hours of rehab, Drunk Santa insists he's on the road to sobriety!

Our Annual Holiday Chat with Drunk Santa will take place Sunday, December 20th, beginning at 1PM, EST and should end sometime after 3PM-some years it has gone on for many more hours, so you never know!

Of course, there'll be lots of presents under the tree for all our members joining us. Just be careful if Drunk Santa asks you to sit on his lap, or worse, check his 'sack' for his 'gift.'

Although he may sound awful, at his core, Drunk Santa is really a well-meaning guy and you'll kick yourself if you miss this hysterical GoneGambling tradition!

Hope to see you there!


TIME FOR THE DECEMBER TOURNAMENT TRIATHLON SPONSORED BY iNetBet


I'm begging you guys...someone PLEASE win this dang Bounty! 7.3 MILLION GG's and $730 in iNetBet cash all waiting to be scooped up by one of you! All you have to do is take First Place in both Individual Tournaments and be on the First Place crew in the Team Tournament. Oh yeah, and if you want the $730, you'll need to make a minimum $50 deposit at iNetBet, PRIOR to the start of the Team Tournament.

You can do it!!!

Here's the Triathlon line-up:

  • KIDNAPPED Tournament for Individuals - begins Friday, 1AM, EST
  • EARTHQUAKE Team Tournament - begins Saturday, 1AM, EST
  • MOON ROCKET Tournament for Individuals - begins Sunday, 1AM, EST

Each Tournament runs three days.

Let's get 'er done!

SOMETHING NEW AND COOL!


It's not all that often that I send our traffic away from the GoneGambling site (other than to one of our casinos, of course!), but I do want to tell you about something new that will be of particular interest to our U.S. members.

My good friend, former boss, and former owner of GoneGambling...and best known as Casinomeister, Bryan Bailey, has just launched a new site, Casinomeister.US.

This is an impressive site that will give folks the latest intel of what's happening in the U.S. on the online gambling front, as well as plenty of information on land-based casino establishments and more.

Definitely worth your time!

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

With having to move once again at the end of the month, I had vowed I was not going to fall into my psycho- bread baking/candy making/tamale or empanada preparing vortex this year.

I'm weak, though!

When I heard my hubby Joe would be going out on a guy's night, tomorrow, something inside me beckoned to buy mass quantities of flour and sugar and vanilla and chocolate and...

So since I'm going to be a baking fool this weekend, I may as well toss in a few Forum Competitions for our members!

Be sure to keep an eye on the forum this weekend for your chance to win some stuff from the GG junk drawer!

Have a wonderful weekend...hope to see you at our Sunday is Funday chat at its earlier time this Sunday...and as always, win BIG!!!

Greedygirl
 

babyspet2

Pickled Onion
It's been a good while since I've sat down to pen a 'real' newsletter, but it's time to finally get my head back into things. So much has gone on in these past months, in both my personal and professional life that the distractions truly overwhelmed me. While I was so busy putting out fires and dealing with one upheaval after another, I was feeling proud that I was getting through...but the truth of it is that once I got through it all, I sort of hit a wall. I think my brain finally melted down a bit and I just needed a break.

Break-time is over and it's time to get on with life and my focus is where it should be: Here at GoneGambling.

GoneGambling has some daunting challenges ahead-everything from getting things repaired (and having Jeff, our long-time programmer, find the time to do these fixes) to boosting our traffic and points in between. It's not going to be easy...it's not going to be quick, but somehow we're going to find a way to get things done.

I don't want to belabor on tough stuff right now-what GoneGambling needs and our members deserve is to bring back the fun, joy and community of the site. And what better time than the holiday season to start making this happen?!?

So let's get into it!

MASSIVELY IMPORTANT SUNDAY IS FUNDAY CHAT TIME CHANGES/NEWS!!!


Yes, I've been reading all of the ideas in the 'Suggestion Box' in our forum and while plenty of the suggestions are absolutely stellar, many cannot be implemented immediately. One suggestion, however, can.

It was suggested that because of the time we've always held our Sunday is Funday chat, many members from outside of North America are unable to attend. So, in an effort to include as many members as possible, we are going to be trying something new: Beginning THIS Sunday, and every other Sunday, the Sunday is Funday chat will begin at 1 PM, EST (lasting until 5 PM, EST). This means for most of the folks in Europe, chat will take place in the late afternoon.

Just to be clear, this new chat time will occur EVERY OTHER Sunday and to make it even simpler to understand, here is the Sunday is Funday schedule for the next four weeks:
  • Sunday, December 6th: 1PM, EST
  • Sunday, December 13th: 6PM, EST
  • Sunday, December 20th: 1PM, EST
  • Sunday, December 27th: 6PM, EST

And so on. I think you get the drift. :)

Here's the deal, though. In order to keep the Sunday is Funday chat on this alternating schedule, we're gonna need to see that the participation remains steady. In other words, if this is something you're going to want, show your support!

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!!!


This is always my favorite time of year at GoneGambling-there's always plenty of holiday cheer, gifts and merriment to make even Scrooge want to join in! This year is no different and here's a bit of what's in store...


THE TWELVE DAYS OF GONEGAMBLING CHRISTMAS IS BACK!

That's right! Beginning December 12th, all our members will be treated to TWELVE fun-filled, extra-special days of gifts, prizes and wonderful surprises!

You can expect a mailing each and every day during the Twelve Days, each containing something you're sure to get excited about. Start counting down...only 8 days until The Twelve Days of GoneGambling Christmas kicks off!


OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY CHAT WITH DRUNK SANTA!


It's that yearly tradition that I have the ultimate love/hate relationship with: Our biggest, most raucous chat of the year, with all the egg nog, Christmas carols, holiday decorations and mistletoe. And one big fruitcake!

That fruitcake is better known as Drunk Santa. This is not your ordinary Santa Claus, no indeed. This Santa has no filter, can be a bit crude and tends to be a bit more touchy-feely than any Santa should be. I'm always on edge during this Holiday Chat, as I'm the one having to make certain Santa does not pass out in an alcohol-induced black-out or overly offend our members.

This year should be interesting, as Drunk Santa did some time in rehab. Unfortunately, he didn't make it through all thirty days at Betty Ford. He was tossed out of the program when he brought a keg into the group session. While he may only have made it through 32 hours of rehab, Drunk Santa insists he's on the road to sobriety!

Our Annual Holiday Chat with Drunk Santa will take place Sunday, December 20th, beginning at 1PM, EST and should end sometime after 3PM-some years it has gone on for many more hours, so you never know!

Of course, there'll be lots of presents under the tree for all our members joining us. Just be careful if Drunk Santa asks you to sit on his lap, or worse, check his 'sack' for his 'gift.'

Although he may sound awful, at his core, Drunk Santa is really a well-meaning guy and you'll kick yourself if you miss this hysterical GoneGambling tradition!

Hope to see you there!


TIME FOR THE DECEMBER TOURNAMENT TRIATHLON SPONSORED BY iNetBet


I'm begging you guys...someone PLEASE win this dang Bounty! 7.3 MILLION GG's and $730 in iNetBet cash all waiting to be scooped up by one of you! All you have to do is take First Place in both Individual Tournaments and be on the First Place crew in the Team Tournament. Oh yeah, and if you want the $730, you'll need to make a minimum $50 deposit at iNetBet, PRIOR to the start of the Team Tournament.

You can do it!!!

Here's the Triathlon line-up:

  • KIDNAPPED Tournament for Individuals - begins Friday, 1AM, EST
  • EARTHQUAKE Team Tournament - begins Saturday, 1AM, EST
  • MOON ROCKET Tournament for Individuals - begins Sunday, 1AM, EST

Each Tournament runs three days.

Let's get 'er done!

SOMETHING NEW AND COOL!


It's not all that often that I send our traffic away from the GoneGambling site (other than to one of our casinos, of course!), but I do want to tell you about something new that will be of particular interest to our U.S. members.

My good friend, former boss, and former owner of GoneGambling...and best known as Casinomeister, Bryan Bailey, has just launched a new site, Casinomeister.US.

This is an impressive site that will give folks the latest intel of what's happening in the U.S. on the online gambling front, as well as plenty of information on land-based casino establishments and more.

Definitely worth your time!

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

With having to move once again at the end of the month, I had vowed I was not going to fall into my psycho- bread baking/candy making/tamale or empanada preparing vortex this year.

I'm weak, though!

When I heard my hubby Joe would be going out on a guy's night, tomorrow, something inside me beckoned to buy mass quantities of flour and sugar and vanilla and chocolate and...

So since I'm going to be a baking fool this weekend, I may as well toss in a few Forum Competitions for our members!

Be sure to keep an eye on the forum this weekend for your chance to win some stuff from the GG junk drawer!

Have a wonderful weekend...hope to see you at our Sunday is Funday chat at its earlier time this Sunday...and as always, win BIG!!!

Greedygirl

Love it can't wait!!!
 

marielynne

Fried Onion
Sounds like loads of fun! I may have to be at some of the chats in spirit as we have the final push to get my parents into their new home! If I miss chat, will need lots of reporting of the events in the chat forum afterwards... :wine:
 
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