Winter 2013 competition - And the winner is..

[Jan1954]

The standard is so high it was hard to choose.

That is so true, but I got there in the end.

[Jan1954]

There are just over 48 hours to go until voting closes at 4:00pm GMT on Sunday.

[Jan1954]

The voting closes tomorrow, so there is not much time left for you to cast your votes.

[Ladkyis]

I read them all and then went away and made a cuppa. Then I thought about them and the one that left the most clear impression was the one that got my vote.
It was hard though, so many impressive stories. So many deserve a chance at the prizes.

[Mutley]

I must admit, I am still dithering. I have narrowed my choice down to 10.

But I better get a move on, less than 24 hours to go.

They are all so good they must have taken the entrants some time to research and write.
They deserve to receive our votes, just a few seconds of our time.

[Jan1954]

I know that it is hard to choose, but make your vote count!

[Mutley]

I finally made up my mind. I've chosen.

How are you all getting on with making a decision? It is difficult isn't it?

[Jan1954]

Voting in this competition has now closed and the winners will be announced shortly.

Thank you,

[Jan1954]

I am pleased to announce that the winner of the competition is Coromandel! Congratulations!

In joint second place is Thomasin and Pippycat. Frank, has kindly agreed to be an independent judge of these two entries and will let me know his decision. Once known, the prize choice can be made.

Meanwhile, Coromandel, please could you PM us with your choice of prize and your address.

Many congratulations to the winners and thank you to all of you who wrote such stunning entries.

Thank you.

[LittleSpark]

Many congratulations Jane - well deserved, a brilliant story!

Congratulations to Thomasin and Pippycat too.

The entries have all been fantastic and it's been really hard to pick a winner this time - so many good stories which have been fascinating to read.

Well done everybody - Sheila