And The Winners Are...

Carmella · #1 05-17-2007, 08:26 PM

Hello everyone,

Many took on the challenge I put out in my last blogpost and found their way to our new forum. Some actually had quite the journey, still they persevered...

The following members were the first 30 to join Raw Freedom Community, and as such, can expect to receive a free copy of my ebook, The Best Of The Sunny Raw Kitchen, in their inbox when it is released sometime in June.

Ama
Audry
Coonlie
Elfie
ellesgarden
fuzzywater
greengirl
gudfolkes
happy.soul
Inaara
jenergy
jenna
jessica
juusan
keggleston
laurensina
MaRaw
mblessed
moonstone
pinhole_goddess
Raw Vegan Mama
rawmama
ruthie
sueturner04
Susanna
Tirza
Valerie Winters
Vegan Princess
TracyJPrez
t-raw

Well, I gotta tell you, the place feels a lot better now that it isn't so empty. It's been a really incredible last few days! Don and I are totally charged up and energized as the community is coming to life. We've been working hard at getting RFC all spruced up before officially opening our doors this weekend. It's Don's birthday (59 years young) on Sunday, so we thought we'd throw a huge virtual b-day/house warming party! Woo-Hoo!

Hope you'll all come hang out and join us for the fun!

Thanks everyone for breathing some life into this space and making it feel more homey!

Blessings,

Carmella

Damzlfly · #2 05-18-2007, 05:58 AM

Hi Carmella,

Not to be a pest here, but I was one of the first 15 but I had those activation problems

jenna · #3 05-18-2007, 06:56 AM

Oh, wow! What a treat.

And Happy early Birthday, Don!!

Carmella · #4 05-18-2007, 09:02 AM

Shayna,

OF COURSE!!! Somehow your name didn't show up on the list I used (probably due to the confirmation thingie.) Not to worry though, you will be getting your free copy of the ebook too.

Sorry about that...

Carmella

Damzlfly · #5 05-18-2007, 09:50 AM

Woohoo! Thanks Carmella!!

Can't wait!!

pinhole_goddess · #6 05-18-2007, 10:12 AM

mee too!!!! i can't wait either!

love sheila

Carmella · #7 05-18-2007, 10:44 AM

Just heard from Fairygirl and she'll be sending me her new recipes next week. I' right with you here... I CANNOT WAIT!!! lol

BTW, the word is that she might be able to pop in for a while for the big party on Sunday... Woo-Hoo!

Raw Vegan Mama · #8 05-18-2007, 11:12 AM

Thanks Carmella,

The ebook is just an added bonus! I would have done the search just for fun!

Looking forward to it though.

Oh, and Happy Birthday Don!

laurensina · #9 05-18-2007, 02:40 PM

Your recipes are so inspiring! I've been following your wonderful and well written blog since I discovered it recently. I'm looking forward to being a part of this online community, and to the e-book. Thanks!

Carmella · #10 05-18-2007, 03:43 PM

laurensina,

Welcome, welcome, welcome!

Thanks for your kind words. I feel so blessed to have my blog and now this medium as an outlet for my creativity and ever-growing desire to share. ;-)

So glad you can join us on this incredible journey!

moonstone · #11 05-19-2007, 04:53 AM

Yeah! Glad to have found this new home.

I like the freedom here....

aisah · #12 05-19-2007, 10:40 AM

*frantically searching for my name*..... thought it would be by alphabetical order??! hmmmm can you make it to the first 31st? Or whichever ranking I came in?? hee hee.... just kidding!

Cannot wait for the ebook to come in June. I can only imagine how good it will be as I have been visiting your blog regularly.... very regularly!!

Well its Sunday for me, here's a shout out to Don....

Have a BLAST on your BIRTHDAY DEAR DON!! Have a BIG bite of that raw cake for me would ya??!

best ~ a

gudfolkes · #13 05-19-2007, 02:49 PM

I am so happy I won a free copy of your book, I really like your Sunny raw kitchen blog and I know that I am going enjoy this forum. I hope I did not miss the party, because I have great recipe I think you all will love and I made it up all by myself!

Carmella · #14 05-19-2007, 04:25 PM

Aisah,

You crack me up!

Thanks for your wishes! I've already passed them along to the bBoy!

gudfolkes,

Welcome to the club! We're so glad to have you here!

No worries, you haven't missed the party! hehe Tomorrow is the big day! Activities will be starting around 9AM (PST) and will go on until 9PM. It really should be a lot of fun! Don and I have been coming up with different contests and we'll be having a treasure hunt too. Oh, and there will be prizes (including the chance to win Fairygirl's upcoming recipe book!!!)

Hope you can make it! We'd LOVE to find out more about your raw creations!

Blessings,

Carmella

Coonlie · #15 05-19-2007, 09:19 PM

Carmella, I'm so excited to be getting your free ebook. I read your blog regularly and love the entertaining and informative posts. You've shared so many great recipes. I know your ebook will be fabulous.

Best wishes on the party and Happy Birthday to Don. Don't know if I can stop by tomorrow or not, but will try to for a bit if I can.

Coonlie