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Originally posted by Westpac:

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Originally posted by butchlambert:
Chic,
This is way over my head! If I win, will you just let me know.
Butch

You're not alone Butch. If I recall correctly, I knocked my 7th period math teacher on his ass and hitch hiked into town to see the Marine Corps recruiter. Neither move was particularly scholarly, but I'm working through it.

The stock market is about to close and with it we will start to select the winning number. If the unit digit( the one to the left of the decimal point) on the Dow Jones average today is a 1 or a 5, then the set of numbers from 1 to 100 is selected and the rest can go home. If it is a 2 or a 6 then the second set of numbers from 101 to 200 is selected, and if it is is a 3 or a 7 , then it is the third, 201 to 300 and lastly if it is a 4 or an 8, it is 301 to 400. If it is a 0 or a 9 then we have to go another day. Good luck

The Dow closed today at 12,265.13 so the number is 5 and we are looking at the tickets from 1 to 100. Tomorrow, using tomorrow's Dow closing unit number we will select the tens group 0 will be for numbers 1 thru 10, 1 will be for 11 to 20, 2 will be for 21 to 30, 3 will be for numbers 31 to 40, 4 will be for numbers 41 to 50, 5 will be for numbers 51 to 60, 6 will be for numbers 61 to 60, 7 will be for numbers 71 to 80, 8 will be for numbers 81 to 90, 9 will be for numbers 91 to 100.

Here is the list of folks who are still in the running.

Number Name
1 W Spinks
2 Rich Jackson
3 L Blackmon
4 K Kemp
5 M Beneson
6 D Buckbee
7 M Starling
8 D Baie
9 M. Robinson
10 M Skoteld
11 R Ralston
12 J Pylant
13 B Lambert
14 C Hazelett
15 R. James
16 J Gaffen
17 W Peters
18 Rich Jackson
19 B Boehm
20 Bob Jackson
21 J L T
22 R Sigler
23 M Haas
24 T Gerald
25 B Haack
26 W Berger
27 D. Markey
28 J Tucker
29 W Rorer
30 J Gallagher
31 J L T
32 P Kossman
33 J Kobe
34 W Walker
35 M. Robinson
36 C Chien
37 D Phillips
38 R Roesbeke
39 G George
40 B Haack
41 M McCabe
42 C Santoni
43 T Clarkson
44 T Clement
45 T Neal
46 H Homesley
47 L Shreker
48 B Lambert
49 O Montemayor
50 D Phillips
51 H Tate
52 C Tuppen
53 D. Markey
54 T Humphreys
55 H Bothe
56 T Clarkson
57 T Phenix
58 A Olds
59 S Yates
60 B Martins
61 M. Robinson
62 T Smetana
63 B Haack
64 D Shumway
65 H Bothe
66 D Buckbee
67 J L T
68 B Boehm
69 T Buffum
70 J Measamer
71 W Moschler
72 R Penick
73 J Toms
74 Rich Jackson
75 J Smith
76 J Stark
77 R. Distasio
78 K Kolosky
79 M Beneson
80 W Berger
81 J Bogart
82 D Baie
83 R. James
84 R Kehr
85 G Malmborg
86 L Blackmon
87 W Rorer
88 W Walker
89 R Johnson (Illinois)
90 R. James
91 H Brew
92 R. Distasio
93 M Dettorre
94 J Tucker
95 J Bennett
96 T Hepler
97 M. Robinson
98 J Pylant
99 D Diven
100 M Beneson

I see a couple of tickets for "D Phillips" still in the running. Somebody is going to have to step in and stop this madness.

OK, the last number today was #0. This means it's down to ticket holders #1-10 right?

Terry

The Dow closed at $12,200.10 so we are looking at the following folks. The number will correspond as before except for the number 0 will stand for #10. See you tommorrow. I am flying south so you will know before I do. Good luck.


1 W Spinks
2 Rich Jackson
3 L Blackmon
4 K Kemp
5 M Beneson
6 D Buckbee
7 M Starling
8 D Baie
9 M. Robinson
10 M Skoteld

Darn the luck, and Good on you fellas!

The stuff of dreams! What a beautiful rifle.


(Oh Lordy, PLEASE give me a SEVEN!

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Originally posted by Customstox:
The Dow closed at $12,200.10 so we are looking at the following folks. The number will correspond as before except for the number 0 will stand for #10. See you tommorrow. I am flying south so you will know before I do. Good luck.


1 W Spinks
2 Rich Jackson
3 L Blackmon
4 K Kemp
5 M Beneson
6 D Buckbee
7 M Starling
8 D Baie
9 M. Robinson
10 M Skoteld

I can't believe I'm still in it! With a #1 no less.

One in ten odds for the remaining few, can't beat that.

Congrats and good luck to the last ten. Dammit!

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Congrats and good luck to the last ten. Dammit

+1
Heck I'm only 57 there is still hope I'll win something ANYTHING before I go.

I've been occupied a bit much the past week and have forgotten to check in. Looks like the clock is running! Good luck to the final 10, wish I was lucky enough to be in the running, but know someone is going to be very pleased at the close of the market today!!!

Dave

I was pretty happy to make it into the second round. Wish I was still in it. I really admired Maurice. I'm just glad I could help out with my small contribution.

Well... It wasn't me

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Originally posted by ramrod340:

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Congrats and good luck to the last ten. Dammit

+1
Heck I'm only 57 there is still hope I'll win something ANYTHING before I go.

+2!

It's 4:30. The charts are up marked 4:02 pm EST. DJIA shows 12,247.00.

Does that mean what I think it means?

Looks like you are the lucky dog. Congratulations.
Butch

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Does that mean what I think it means

I would say "Yes you are one lucky son of a gun". Congratulations.

I'd say it means you better bring it to texas next time we go hog hunting!!!

Congratulations Mike. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

Congrats, a beautiful rifle! My old friend came close but, no cigar.

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Originally posted by mstarling:
It's 4:30. The charts are up marked 4:02 pm EST. DJIA shows 12,247.00.

Does that mean what I think it means?

Yep, it means #85 won it! Congratulations #85, whoever you are!

Oh yeah, and you too Mike.

Malm,

Thanks for explaining the rules. I knew that I must have missed something. I did get lost in that translation from 7 to 85 though. I'll bet you could explain it to me.





It's going to take an official note from Customstox to make me really believe this one. Am so tickled! (But kinda waiting for a shoe I haven't seen to fall on my head.)

Congratulations Mike a great heirloom, a stunning rifle and true piece of art.

Good luck and enjoy,
Roland

Use it well Mike, congratulations.

Recoil Rob

Whooo Hoooo!!!! Congratulations Mike!!

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Originally posted by mstarling:
Oh Lordy, PLEASE give me a SEVEN!

I'm changing religions to whatever you're practicing.

congratulations first off to mstarling! but also, congrats to everyone that participated. I was only able to buy one ticket, but the total number sold makes a nice sum in the end for Monika.

heath

Mike,
Congratulations. I just got home from a one day whirlwind trip to Sacramento and back. I will contact you and make arrangements. I want to thank everyone who has helped with the rifle and all those who have contributed. It has been a long journey but worth every minute. Now Monika has some much needed funds and Mike has a great new rifle he can cherish for a long time. Hard to beat that outcome.

THANK YOU to the artisans who committed their care for Maurice and Monika Ottmar into a genuine work of art and most fitting remembrance. We should proud to be part of a community whose members do such things from time to time!

To have been so fortunate today simply takes my breath away. I do not part with treasures and memories easily. This rifle will indeed become an heirloom. Like my Grandfather's Win 94 it will go to one of my sons ... who have already expressed their awe at the lovely work. (I swear I could hear the "Wow and whoop" from the youngest and he is in Afghanistan!)

Again, THANK YOU to all involved ... makers and members.

Mike

Good on you.
Maybe a late Christmas peasant an early Valentines Day peasant, good Carma or just great luck.
Enjoy.

James

Fw: Re: C'mmoooooonnnnnn Seven !!!

Congratulations, Mike!!!

It's hard for me not to be inclined to think that the close of the DJIA on the 7th would providentially be the number SEVEN.

While there are more weighty matters to bring to the throne of the Almighty, I have to admit that my wife and I did send up a request for Doctor Mike regarding this lovely work of art.

I would have done my own supplication, but the Good Book specifies that "...The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." [James 5:16, TNIV] -So, I asked my wife to intercede regarding this exciting event.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in EVERYTHING, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." [Philippians 4:6]

Peace and blessings to y'all. Enjoy your new baby, Mr Mike!

Mr T in WV

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Mr Mike-

We're pullin' for ya--

I asked "The Mrs" to say a prayer, too...
T

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Root for the stock market's close tomorrow to end in 7 just to the left of the decimal. I am 7 in the last 10 for the Ottmar Rifle Raffle on the gunsmithing section of AR. Roll'um a SEVEN Baby!!!!!

(Beautiful and tastefully engraved 6mm Rem rifle on a Mauser action.)

mike

Mike,
KUDOS on winning the rifle!!!
Good for you.. THAT is awesome..
I'm happy for you man...
Couldn't happen to a better guy..
Now, how did you pull it off????

Don

I have had the pleasure of speaking to Mike on the phone as he packed to return from a pig hunt in Texas.

To say he was happy is an incredible understatement. He tells me this rifle will be a family heirloom to be passed down and that does my heart good.

I know this rifle has found a special home. The whole long process has been a lot of work for a number of people, but the rewards have been just wonderful.

Congratulations, Mike. It counldn'ta found a nicer home.

Hey wait a minute, if you look up at the top of this page, I mentioned the number 7 before the stock market did... Spooky shit!

I think it's very important to thank Chic for all the hard work he's done in bringing the raffle together. That was no small fete.
Thank you,

Don

I'm a little new around here and i kind of took a back seat and watched. (wish now i had'nt) I do not know the winner but can say you got one hell of a prize there, and know it will be enjoyed! For the rest of you who had anything to do with this in any way, no matter how big or small... MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU, for the good that came out of this project!