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Recognise your fellow Mumsnetters by nominating your favourite Mumsnet user to win Silent Pool gin

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AbbiCMumsnet · 12/07/2019 11:12

To tie in with their new #FortheSpirited campaign, Silent Pool Gin is on a quest to unearth the UK’s most spirited characters – and the search starts right here. For two months, the award-winning distillers will be celebrating the spirit of Mumsnet by getting you to nominate the users who you think show the most – well – spirit. They'll be giving one bottle of gin per week to a winning Mumsnet user. In addition, if your nominee wins, you'll also receive a shopping voucher worth £30..

Here’s what Silent Pool Gin have to say:
“For the spirited. Three small words that capture the essence of Silent Pool Gin. It represents our independent mindset and our uncompromising commitment to producing a gin with a refreshingly individual character.

For the spirited is about following your own path. Embracing life and living for the best things it has to offer. It’s about doing something kind, inspiring, creative, different. Could be finally handing in your notice, booking that round-the-world trip, starting that new Japanese course or even just deciding to make your very first post on AIBU.

Whatever your version of ‘spirited' is, we applaud you. However, applause only gets you so far, so to officially recognise the wonderful achievements of the Mumsnet community, we are launching the Silent Pool Gin For the Spirited award. Each week, one lucky Mumsnet member will be recognised as a kindred spirit and will win one bottle of Silent Pool Gin.

Also we’d love to hear your spirited stories so please tag us in at #forthespirited @silentpoolgin

There's no such thing as a best Mumsnet user but you probably have your favourite(s). Is there someone: Whose posts you always read? Who brightens your days and whose views keep you glued to the screen? Who has given you priceless advice, yet you wouldn't know from Adam in real life?

Every week for two months, Silent Pool will be giving the #FortheSpirited award to one lucky Mumsnet user – with the prize of a bottle of gin. Simply nominate your favourite Mumsnet user on the discussion thread and they'll be in with a chance of winning. In turn, if your nominee wins, you'll also receive a £30 voucher. Win, win (gin) Gin.

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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Terms and conditions of prize draw:
Activity specific T&Cs: Mumsnet will run a random prize draw once per week. The nominees within the winning entries will be contacted via email or PM to inform them of the win, and to ask if they would like to receive the prize. A non-alcoholic prize will also be available if desired. To receive an alcoholic prize, nominees will need to provide a copy of photographic ID to Mumsnet (eg a photograph of a passport or driving licence), as well as a physical name and address for the prize to be dispatched to. The name and address will be shared with Silent Pool Gin, with the user's permission. Mumsnet will dispose of this information within one week of users' receipt of the prize. Posters of the winning entries will be emailed by Mumsnet to inform them of the win, and to give them the opportunity to choose the voucher they would like. Their name and email address, with the user's permission, will be shared with Mumsnet's voucher fulfilment company for the purposes of ordering the voucher. Voucher winner's details will be retained for audit purposes. Winner's details will be used for the purpose of the prize draw and prize delivery only, and not for any other marketing purpose. Standard Mumsnet T&Cs can be found here.

[POST EDITED BY MNHQ to remove language around 'courage' and 'bravery']

Recognise your fellow Mumsnetters by nominating your favourite Mumsnet user to win Silent Pool gin
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bellinisurge · 13/07/2019 18:50

@RedToothBrush . No question.

Saucery · 13/07/2019 19:04

Does anyone know if this gin is any good?
I’d be reluctant to give my address to MnHQ unless it was Aviation Gin and they got Ryan Reynolds to deliver it personally. I might risk it then.

ElGuardiandenoche · 13/07/2019 19:07

Any one of the lovely Night Watcher clan who do such a fabulous job in the wee small hours deserve the bottle of gin.

@ANightwatcher
@NiteWotcha
@WatcherOfTheNight
@EineKleineNachtwatcher

HiacinthBouquet · 13/07/2019 19:19

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LoseLooseLucy · 13/07/2019 19:22

Ooooh, name names then...

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FaFoutis · 13/07/2019 19:25

I'm sure the gin is very nice but this popularity contest leaves a nasty taste.

I nominate myself : FaFoutis

SparklyMagpie · 13/07/2019 19:52

Ooh I now also nominate you @Saucery as if that were the case, I want me some Ryan Reynolds gin delivery Grin

Saucery · 13/07/2019 20:02

We shall meet at a mutually agreed anonymous point SparklyMagpie. You, me and Ryan. In his Deadpool suit, natch.

Jux · 13/07/2019 20:10

I'm not sure this is a terribly good idea.

PaleBlueMoonlight · 13/07/2019 20:12

@Datun

Shirazza · 13/07/2019 20:12

I'd like to nominate Paxillin, Reastie, and OhYouBadBadKitten 🙂

LordScamperdale · 13/07/2019 20:20

BertrandRussell who asks intelligent and thought provoking questions.

I have a second nomination, but since they post on one of the "dry" threads, gin might not be appreciated.

wizzler · 13/07/2019 20:21

How about Oldbutstillgotit but only to share with Anne and the other ladies who went on holiday without Dick

Saucery · 13/07/2019 20:26

Maybe a publisher, chocolatier or florist could step up for future giveaways?

EmpressLesbianInChair · 13/07/2019 20:41

I’m just waiting for ‘Vote for me!’ PMs from the front runners to appear in my inbox.

I can be bribed with chocolate.

FenellaMaxwell · 13/07/2019 20:43

@PenguinsRabbits thank you!! The little sod slipped out of his backpack harness, evaded me, DH and my mother, hopped up onto the counter and crammed a load of fruit and veg in his mouth before I could stop him. We can never go back there!! Blush

ILoveJigsaws · 13/07/2019 20:44

'BertrandRussell who asks intelligent and thought provoking questions'

Are you joking? I can't tell, there's been a bit of sarcasm on this thread Grin

SparklyMagpie · 13/07/2019 20:49

Oooh you have yourself a deal there @Saucery ! I'd even be happy for him to drink my gin Grin

PenguinsRabbits · 13/07/2019 20:49

Fenella After a bottle of gin it will be fine to go back Grin For you that is, not the toddler.

QOD · 13/07/2019 20:49

@knotty&thingy or reastie and @QOD cos she’s amazing and loves gin

FenellaMaxwell · 13/07/2019 20:50

@PenguinsRabbits if I drink a bottle of gin before I go, it’ll probably be ME hopping up on the fruit and veg counter Grin

Natsku · 13/07/2019 20:50

@LucindaE for her hyperemesis support threads that got me and countless other women through our difficult pregnancies

Whereismyfigleaf · 13/07/2019 20:51

Ilovejigsaw i thought it was joke.

Whereismyfigleaf · 13/07/2019 20:56

A joke, darn it.

Btw I'm forrin', namechange and don't like gin, but if there is anyone out there who would like a vote/mention just say so.

I'm sure we namechangets and newbies can help each other out 😀.