Results from my first contest
Nebraska, United States
Joined: August 12, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 09:02 AM UTC
Hi everyone. I just got back from my first contest. I entered "Brave Souls" in Omacon2004. It placed first in the dios category. I was very surprised that it also took Judges Grand award and Peoples Choice award. I never expected such results for my first show.
Cheers Kevin
Wellington, New Zealand
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 09:08 AM UTC
Congrats Kevin Nice work!!!!!!!!
I told you you would do well.
"Da Kiwi Kid"
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 09:16 AM UTC
Congrats Kevin.... and I also hope you enjoyed the show. PvtParts and I went up to AMPSEAST today.... had a great time, but alast..... I returned home exhusted ( really a long day getting to bed at 2 am and getting up at 6 am) and a lot poorer.
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Oklahoma, United States
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 09:21 AM UTC
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 10:04 AM UTC
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I was very surprised that it also took Judges Grand award and Peoples Choice award
Surprised??These dio was AWESOME!
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 10:07 AM UTC
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Texas, United States
Joined: March 05, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 10:08 AM UTC
Hey Congrats Kev!
I figured you would sweep the place! Great work!
Washington, United States
Joined: September 28, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 11:09 AM UTC
Congratulations Kevin. You may be surprised however, after seeing your excellent work I am not. Good job.
Jay
Nebraska, United States
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 11:29 AM UTC
Guys thanks for the words of confidence!! I was very nervous. I am glad I did so well. I can't wait till the next show. Hopefully I will have the new dio done in time
Cheers Kevin
California, United States
Joined: July 28, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 12:55 PM UTC
If brave souls won i think your gonna win a second time when you finish the current dio....who knows u can make it a dio hat trick!
ian :-)
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Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Joined: May 22, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 02:41 PM UTC
Kevin,
like in the SAS....Who Dares.... Wins
I knew your entry would rock the contest since it's an awesome piece of work !
Congratulations on a job well done !
Danny
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England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: December 24, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 06:05 PM UTC
nice one Kev look forwards to seeing your next one got any ideas yet?
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 07:05 PM UTC
Kevin - Congratulations!!! Here's one on me
You are sooo humble

This deserves the awards
Brave SoulsNebraska, United States
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 02:08 AM UTC
Thanks again guys

Cheers Kevin
Visayas, Philippines
Joined: September 01, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 02:16 AM UTC
Congratulations KEvin! Wow!
Angela
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Metro Manila, Philippines
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 06:29 AM UTC
Congratulations Kevin....man who gave you the idea that you wouldn't win...your Brave Souls dio as fantastic...
Cheers
Kikladhes, Greece / Ελλάδα
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 03:11 PM UTC
Well i remember Friday when u said ur nervous , i told u that this would mean an award, but i didnt really expected 3 !!!!!!!!
U really deserve this my friend Kev, and with u r new
Dio , i bet from now that in next contest u ll be having even more prizes and awards highly deserved !!!!
BRAVO !!!
Costas
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Praha, Czech Republic
Joined: February 09, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 04:19 PM UTC
Congratulations Kevin! good job.
Nemanja
Victoria, Australia
Joined: November 08, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 05:05 PM UTC
Very well done Kevin!
i knew you would win something, but you did VERY well!
cheers
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New Jersey, United States
Joined: September 23, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 06:50 PM UTC
Kevin,
Great job and well deserved! Your work is an inspiration.
CB
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Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 07:51 PM UTC
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Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro
Joined: October 25, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 08:07 PM UTC
a marvelous dio!
Congrats for the first place!!!
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Texas, United States
Joined: June 16, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 09:24 PM UTC
Congratulations on those well deserved awards Kevin! You should not have been surprised at all! I can only imagine what your Mid-Carpathian diorama will win!
Keith
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Posted: Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 10:29 PM UTC
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Nebraska, United States
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Posted: Monday, September 27, 2004 - 03:58 AM UTC