We have a winner...well two actually!
After many long weeks of the Big Boston Quiz, we have our winners. That's right, I wrote winners! I have reviewed the submissions for the BBQ Gi-norm-ic Grand Finale (they are below) and, with Solomon-like wisdom, I have decided that Steve Smyth and Sue Pelletier should share the coveted title of BBQ Grand Champions!
Congratulations Steve and Sue!
Now I know that the purists out there will say that a "tie" is like kissing your sister. Well, this isn't a tie. (And besides, I think the NHL made a mistake doing away with ties, so there!) This is understanding that two very busy people stuck this out over a long time and they both deserve to be recognized for their efforts, and since I'm the BBQ Master, that's exactly what I have decided to do!
So check out Steve and Sue's final essays by clicking the "Continue" link, and post your congratulatory comments below! Steve and Sue, we will get together in Boston to make sure you get your "lovely" prizes! And thanks to everyone who participated in the BBQ!
BBQ Final Submissions
From Steve Smyth
Boston: Bo-Sawx, Blogs but no beans – who knew?
This is the first ASAE Annual Meeting I’ve attended in over 12 years, so I’m particularly excited that ASAE 2006 will be in Boston, the infamous “city on a hill”, home of the Sox’s nine MLB MVPs and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones!
I feel very connected to Boston, thanks to Jeff’s efforts in leading intrepid readers through a weekly discovery of Boston-based trivia. My trivia mission will be complete if I can find out why “Boston Baked Beans” are not made in Boston!
My other Boston ASAE goals: experiencing the new Boston Convention Center; absorbing enlightenment from innovative speakers, energized exhibitors and some of the best education available to association senior management; trying avidly to avoid most, if not all, of the “Big Dig” tunnels.
From Sue Pelletier
Classifieds: Love Match
Association seeks city for a short-term yet meaningful relationship. State-of-the-art convention center, great hotels, fabulous food, a sense of history, and a commitment to the future are musts.
--ASAE and The Center
Dear ASAE and The Center,
Alls I’m saying is, one taste of my chowdah and you’ll want more than a four-night stand! I’ve been around since 1630 (but don’t look a day over 300, honest). While my recent facelift still needs some reconstructive surgery—they don’t call it the Big Dig for nothing—I’ve been running marathons for years and can keep up with any association exec. And who says you have to go to Virginia to visit Williamsburg? It’s all right here—let’s get Moving in Stereo!
Love,
Boston