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Celebrate your fellow Mumsnetters by nominating a Mumsnetter who deserves a treat

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JustineBMumsnet · 24/07/2019 14:19

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As some of you will know we had a lively discussion last week around our new quest (along with generous prize-donors Silent Pool Gin) to spread some joy by asking you to nominate the MNer who you think most deserves a treat this week (you can read the thread here if you, er, must).

We’ve made a few changes following your suggestions and we’ve cleared up a bit of confusion too (not least here at MNHQ) and we thought we’d start a spanking new nominations thread so that everything is nice and tidy. Fear not, all your nominations from the previous thread were included in the prize draw for last week or will still be included in this week’s draw.

So, to reiterate: 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 asking you to nominate the users who you think encapsulate the spirit of Mumsnet - whether that’s entertainment, wise advice, steadfastness, kindness or appallingly rude jokes. They'll be giving one bottle of gin per week to a winning Mumsnet user, and so following on from last week’s thread, we’d like you to continue nominating the users you think deserve a treat. In addition, if your nominee wins, you'll also receive a shopping voucher worth £30.

Here’s what Silent Pool Gin have to say:
“It represents our independent mindset and our uncompromising commitment to producing an exceptional gin with a refreshingly individual character, something we’re able to achieve through our unique four-stage distilling process - find out more about this here.

For the spirited is about following your own path. It’s about doing something kind, inspiring, creative, different. It 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 spirit of the Mumsnet community, we are launching the Silent Pool Gin For the Spirited award.
Also we’d love to hear your spirited stories so please tag us in at #forthespirited @silentpoolgin

Simply nominate a Mumsnet user for the #FortheSpirited award on the discussion thread and they'll be in with a chance of winning the prize of a bottle of gin (or a rather fab Silent Pool candle if they’d prefer something free of booze). In turn, if your nominee wins, you'll also receive a £30 voucher. Win, win (gin) Gin. We’ll be running the next prize draw on Monday, 29th July.

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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 Insight T&Cs can be found here.

Celebrate your fellow Mumsnetters by nominating a Mumsnetter who deserves a treat
OP posts:
JollyAndBright · 07/08/2019 09:13

I nominate Merryoldgoat because she is amazing.

sjonlegs · 07/08/2019 10:28

I'd like to nominate @hardheadedwoman for going above and beyond and finding the ring for @lostengagementring - I was really touched by this story and it's totally reinstored my faith in human nature! This @hardheadedwoman clearly has a big heart and needs a bottle of Silent Pool as a Thank You!

IWouldBeSuperb · 07/08/2019 11:43

I'd like to nominate @queenoftheandals- lurking on her royal style threads has got me through many nightmare cluster feeding evenings! Grin

TellMeItsNotTrue · 07/08/2019 18:37

I'd like to nominate @DifficultSituation19 for -
bringing happiness to MN with her adorable hamster pictures 😍 HERE for anyone who's missed it
Saving hamsters, even when it means giving up half of her house and all of her £ 😂😍
Giving them the best life a hamster could have! 😍😍😍
and for being an all-round good egg !

Kneehighinshit · 07/08/2019 22:19

Can I nominate @Reastie (I think that's how you spell it) for saving everyone's Christmas. Every. Single. Year. Bloody love that poster.

nettie434 · 08/08/2019 07:38

I’d like to nominate @holidayharpie too - for exactly the reasons FinnBalorsAbs says.

IamEarthymama · 08/08/2019 18:17

I would like to nominate @Datun for her wisdom and clearsighted posts on FWR.
This is so, so important, one of the most pressing rights issues of our time
@Datun
Her insights are inspiring and I want to thank her, all the other posters on FWR and MN for facilitating this discussion

Ornery · 09/08/2019 01:41

Just in case my post upthread was missed in the crossover, I nominate KatieAlcock and AgnesBadenPowell, for their absolute spirit in standing up for their beliefs for the sake of girls and young women, and their courage in doing so.

Grasspigeons · 09/08/2019 11:09

I nominate @NothingSince1985 who has a tiny food budget and could do with a boost. S/he can have my voucher too.

ConorMcGregorsChin · 09/08/2019 14:56

I nominate TheElementsSong for the entertaining posts and Brexit Bingo!

FenellaMaxwell · 09/08/2019 20:28

I nominated myself before because my toddler wasn’t bloody sleeping... and he’s still not fucking sleeping. Alternatively, I nominate Bluntness because I find it really impressive she always lives up to her username with wisdom.

whatthewhatthewhat · 10/08/2019 20:04

@Otterses!!

Kerrywerrywoo1 · 10/08/2019 21:25

I’d like to nominate poster NannaNoodleman ...poor lady’s had shit off her family and could do with a break!! ( She has a verrrrry long post on her with lots of Mumsnetters commenting )

BuggerThisForALark · 11/08/2019 09:24

sparkle12mar08 for explaining bra measurements. Got me wearing a decent bra for the first time IN MY LIFE 😁

AbbiCMumsnet · 12/08/2019 17:16

Hi all,
Our winners from the past week of nominations are @Kummerspeck, who nominated @BIWI for 'putting in many hours of helping many people with their weight and health.'
Congratulations to the both of you!
Next nominations will take place on Monday 19th August.
Thanks!
Thanks
MNHQ

BIWI · 12/08/2019 17:28

How fab! Thanks very much - and also thank you to @Kummerspeck for the nomination

Gin Grin
managedmis · 12/08/2019 20:43

Anyfucker for telling it like it is

managedmis · 12/08/2019 20:43

Congratulations, BIWI

GrinWine

TellMeItsNotTrue · 13/08/2019 00:08

I'd like to nominate @Reastie for all the hard work and time that goes in to the Christmas threads Xmas Smile, it's all kept organised and easy to follow and it's saved me a fortune AND helped with tricky gift ideas for a few years now, definitely the angel on the MN Xmas tree Halo

I've not been there this year Sad things offline have been too manic, but I aim to find you all again before the DC go back to school Xmas Smile let the shopping commence hears a tiny groan coming from the direction of my purse Xmas Wink

perfectstorm · 13/08/2019 20:48

Goldmandra for her SEN help and advice - on and off the boards.

AwkwardPaws27 · 13/08/2019 23:14

I'm nominating @EatingTheElephantInChunks for her amazing thread following her journey supporting a friend to declutter his home. Her posts amuse, amaze and inspire (& I know she likes a Gin )

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/housekeeping/3335997-Please-will-you-kindly-support-and-advise-me-as-I-try-to-help-a-friend-sort-out-his-home?

TheVoiceInTheShed · 14/08/2019 08:39

@AnyFucker because she always says exactly what I would say if I was slightly more intelligent Grin

OnlyTheTitOfTheIceberg · 14/08/2019 09:55

I'd like to nominate @TinselAngel for starting the Transwidows threads, and for her unstinting, unselfish and steadfast support in giving the forgotten, silenced, often emotionally abused women who are collateral damage in the "stunning and brave" narrative not just a platform from which to speak their own truth, but also the benefit of her own experience. TBH I'd like to nominate all the Transwidows but without TinselAngel they may never have found each other, so I am putting her name in the ring to stand for them all.

BIWI · 14/08/2019 19:17

Thank you @managedmis!

BeverlyGoldbergsHairAndJumpers · 15/08/2019 23:23

@Anyfucker because she only writes short sentences but they say what needs to be said.