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Yeah! Just heard reports of that when I checked my email. Will look into fixing that issue. Seems the giveaways are a little glitchy right now. Lots of changes this year, seems some things have shifted in flight. :)

Thanks for reporting back!

Hey everyone!

Tech team member here, we're looking into the problems with the form. We've pushed out some fixes so hopefully more of you should see it after a refresh. But if not, let's try something. Here's another (uglier) link, http://www.thekitchn.com/community_proxy/giveaways/new?giveaway_id=5094250e8806074ab2000be1 does that work for everyone that's having trouble seeing it above? Or does it show the same thing?

Again, so sorry for the trouble. We're on it right now!
Brandon

Ahh, I think I know what might be going on. The Enter Now link above takes you to the contest page. There, you don't see the Enter Now button unless you're signed into http://community.apartmenttherapy.com

I think that is normal. The form's view of the images isn't the same as what we'll be using to post them (hmm, maybe it should be?) - but rest assured that we did receive your whole image. :)

As someone who essentially did redshirt as a kid (funny enough, in Indiana), it's is interesting the advantages it gives you. I was one of the bigger kids, had exposure to a few subjects via homestudy before K and as a result came in doing very well in my class immediately.

Another thing is that the kid can always skip a grade or two if it turns out their current grade just isn't challenging or if the age differential isn't working out (8th grade is perfect for skipping, being largely review in many systems and since kids tend to change schools then the social upheaval is a bit less). You get the advantage of the high momentum start and things being easier along with being able to graduate "on time". Much better than holding the kid back later.

@FIPPSS The term red shirting comes from college sports where a freshman will delay his first year of eligibility to get better developed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redshirt_(college_sports)

(though I think your definition is far funnier :D )

Sounds like it's not a dry mead, if it were your options would be much larger. Bummer.

As it is, you might be able to do infusions with things like blueberries, raspberries, etc. I've also seen a blueberry mead dry hopped like a beer for a few weeks, then carbonated (carbonation drys things out a bit) and served chilled (I've also had it still). A

nother option would be to work with some cocktails. My favorite meadery - New Day Meadery in Indianapolis - does lots of things with pepper infusions, cardamom syrups, vanilla, cherry, and even strawberry rhubarb.

Another option would be to save some and use it as a base for mulling. Though, again, that might be more suited to the dry variety. Good Luck!

Ack! There was a bug that broke favoriting on this and we only just now found out about it (normally we know within seconds). Very sorry about that everyone!

The good news is that it is fixed!

Favorite on!

@KAJABARA - These are user submitted, so do nominate your sister's site! The link for nominating is at the bottom of the list.

@Denizk - Going to any of the categories above you should see a link that says "Nominate a blog!" or if you don't have an Apartment Therapy Community account a couple links inviting you to sign up or sign in to nominate a blog.

If you still have trouble hit us up at help@apartmenttherapy.com.

Hope that helps!

As an owner of clocky the top image is exactly how I feel.

But not for the reasons you may think - it's the alarm sound (i've never actually seen clocky move). It's so horrible that when I use clocky I wake up in a panic multiple times during the night in fear of it going off. It sounds like someone torturing R2-D2. It's terrible. :(

On the other hand I've never gotten up late with it!