"Oh, you wouldn't have liked these lemons....they're the rejected lot from the quantum hydroponics tests and tend to unplode at random....very impractical, really"

*Gr raises his glass* "Why not, indeed"
*He then motions for you to look in your party messaging system for a very welcome surprise*

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"Seems like the party rocks more than you thought, as you've won a chance to pick one item for yourself from the party favors table. Do let us know what your choice will be(as a reply to this post) when you get the chance" :)

where is the cake? :OOO

Who knows? Maybe it's Black Forest Cake?

hope so ,that is one of the best

Well sir GR, I've been so happy in this party with all the entertainment available: live concerts... magicians... a circus... monster trucks... a casino... a quartet of luthiers with self made musical instruments performing all the hits of Johann Sebastian Mastropiero...
The place is crowded and only you know how to handle the time to reach every single person, have a nice conversation and make everyone feel well received! I'd really like to have your virtue of being such amazing host.
And not enough with all this joy sharing the celebration of your newest orbit around the sun now you tell me I am rewarded with a video game!
Oh my... it has been really difficult to choose among all those very good games: Those horror related I know must be la crème de la crème because you love the genre... I'll follow my gut and nervously choose Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
To be honest, I feel some sorry to overlook Curse of Monkey Island considering yesterday was the International Talk Like a Pirate Day... and pirates are another universal thing in my book like bacon! Ahoy, maties!

--In my lack of saying something meaningful to thank you for this party, this gift and wish you the best on your birthday, my only reaction is to start "making"a wave" raising my arms... hopefully some of the audience follow my ,,move,, to honor you...-- :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg10qGJ2zCg

Thanks a ton & happy birthday GR!!

*GR notes his guests wondering about the cake*
"No worries, folks, cake will be served in due time...until then, enjoy the fine music and other amusements on offer"

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*GR bows once more....then carefully un-bows, to avoid throwing his back out(again)*
"Thank you....I do try my best to make each of these events one to remember"

"It t'wer talk like a pirate day? And I forgot? Shiver me timbers......I must correct this when I get the chance"
*GR makes a note for a future contest idea, perhaps sometimes later in the year*

And thanks for the fine wave, and for coming to the party :)

"Ah, a fine choice....but first, I will be sending ye a message via your PM(re: a new addition to the prize table). After that, I will send you your selection post haste and toot sweet"

(update: the gift has been sent, and the guest is now enjoying it's company)

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Party Update

Contest extended until 11:59pm EST on the 21st......more party for everyone! :D

*GR steps back to the podium*
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"It seems your story of baseball games past was lucky....you have been granted the chance to pick a party favor! Simply pick one of those remaining from the list in the OP post, and it will arrive at your messaging area within a short time"

Thank you very much and happy birthday today (if it is today)!

I'm in for anything but the salame - I want, in fact, a nasi kuning. And trick Italian people into believing it's a zafferano risotto.

I'm in for Jack Orlando. Thanks! And happy birthday, whenever it is!

"Ah, a nice little diamond in the rough, that one is. Even better than Sam Miami" GR says, before snapping his fingers. Moments later, a rolling droid in a jester costume enters. GR puts a small card in it's utility pouch, and sends it on it's way to your message box.

Thanks again for the game! :D

Happy birthday, GR!

"Ah, a new guest has arrived....will they be entering any draws, I wonder? Either way, it's nice they've arrived"

GR says, before asking the above guest if they'd like to try entering for any of the main draws(star trek game credit, shadow man classic, or both).

Forgot to say that I'm not in. Just passing through to wish a long health and a good life. :)