As you remember, back on December 6th we hosted a guaranteed $5,000 coverall game, which 3 lucky members (redforbingo, glor55, Gailnks) shared the grand prize. We want you to have another shot at $5,000 guaranteed before the year ends. So how about it, will you join us on Saturday, December 27th for another shot at $5,000 guaranteed?

If you’re planning to, then be sure to let us know in the comment box below…who knows, maybe just before the game kicks off, you might just find a little good luck bonus in your account … of course complimentary of the Vega fairy : ) … don’t forget to include your Bingo Vega alias so the Vega fairy knows who to credit. (the cut off time will be 8pm EST on Saturday, December 27th)

Happy Holidays and hope all your wishes come true this holiday season.

p.s. Rumor has it, head CM will be blogging more frequently in ‘09. Let the gossip begin.

We had a blast on Sunday evening, hope you did too!

With the help of Amazon gift certificates, our very on own CM Beth and the rest of the Vega CM Team organized the $2,000 Shopping Spree contest and the following lucky Vegan’s walked away with these gift cards from Amazon.com:

1. SeasonsGreeting winner of the $1,000 Gift Card
2. RedXmasBingBow winner of the $500 Gift Card
3. ATLBravesGal winner of the $250 Gift Card
4. mysticpassions winner of the $175 Gift Card
5. his mistress winner of the $75 Gift Card

Now, we love to hear from our winners, what they plan to purchase from Amazon. And if you have any gift ideas for our winners, be sure to leave them in the comment box below. 

Hope you enjoyed the fun filled pre-xmas special and good luck on the upcoming big Holiday promotions.

Ps. If there’s one thing we want at BingoVega.com for Christmas this year, is the prestigious “Site of the Year” award. Would you help bring BingoVega’s Christmas wish true by casting your vote for us?

Please … : )

We’ve just heard some incredible news!  

The good folks over at WhichBingo have nominated Bingo Vega for the 2008 Bingo Site of the Year award, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.  Forget Santa leaving a Wii, electric guitar, or $5000 — all we want for Christmas is this prestigious title!

I’ve written my letter to Santa asking him to help us win this award.  Hopefully he will tell his elves to visit http://www.whichbingo.com/online-bingo-site-of-the-year/ and select Bingo Vega as their favorite bingo site.

In the meantime, could you do us a favor and help us by voting?  We know that Bingo Vega is the best place to play online bingo, here’s our chance to let the world know.

Please help our Christmas wish come true and bring this title home!

In the spirit of giving, we’re giving away a $5 bonus to the best 5 comments!  So leave your story in the comment box below.  (Contest extended until Friday December 19th)

The Holidays are coming.  It’s the time of year in which we see different commercials for products we wouldn’t normally see during the year (does anyone actually own a Chia Pet?), the time of year that we see three times the amount of traffic on any given day, and the time of year where parents literally step on each other in order to buy their children the “must have” presents of that particular year.

Blame it on manufacturers that don’t produce the supply to keep up with demand, parenting attitudes, or simply just the aspect of sporting competition; one thing is apparent — we’ve become animals!  I cannot help but to cringe after I read that during this year’s “Black Friday” a worker at a Wal-Mart was trampled to death by a mob stampeding into the store.

I’ve tried to think back and remember if things have always been this way.  Personally, I always made out like a bandit whenever Santa came to visit our household, but I don’t recall hearing any stories of my parents queueing in line for hours, or mad rushes to display stands in a barbaric free for all.  The only thing that comes to mind was the madness that was induced when every child had to have one of the “so ugly they’re cute” dolls: the Cabbage Patch Kids.

Now as a part time Santa for my children, I can slightly understand the drive behind wanting to get that one gift that will make them proclaim, “This is the best Christmas ever!”.  My kids are getting to the age where run of the mill toys and games won’t whet their appetites for what makes a great Christmas.  This year, they have been asking Santa for a Nintendo Wii, and not wanting to disappoint; I feel the need to deliver.

Therein lies the problem.  It seems that again, the demand is outweighing the supply and stores are being given limited quantities.  Last Friday, I was at the mall at 6am to stand in line in front of a store that was getting a shipment of Wii’s.  Not realizing that the mall actually opened at 7:30, I froze waiting outside the doors, repeating the mantra “I love my kids…” to myself over and over.  Ultimately my perseverance paid off and I was the first one in line to buy a Wii.  The store, having only received 9 units, had to inform a line of 25 people who had been waiting, to queue again the following Friday.  I couldn’t help but have a feeling of accomplishment, and in my mind I was sticking my tongue out and humming “nyah nyah” to the deflated consumers.  Animals indeed.

Let me ask you: I’m sure my story pales in comparison to the stories of others, but this was my first experience in any type of holiday rush for a present.  I would love to hear some of your stories and what you’ve done to track down that one elusive gift.  Have you seen the worst in people during the shopping season? Are there any examples that you can share where someone had put others before themselves in the true spirit of the holidays?

In the spirit of giving, we’re giving away a $5 bonus to the best 5 comments!  So leave your story in the comment box below.  (Extended until Friday December 19th)

On December 6th, Bingo Vega will be hosting a $5,000 guaranteed coverall game in 75 calls.  One lucky winner will be able to take away a whopping FIVE GRAND CASH.   Over the weekend, I thought a lot about what I would do if I had an extra 5k in my pocket.  Having $5,000 would help out a lot when it comes to the holiday season; I would restock my bar, double the gifts that Santa will bring the kids, and probably keep a little extra for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Then I thought about what I would do if I had to spend the $5,000 only on myself.  After much thought, I’ve narrowed it down to buying a new guitar or taking a vacation.

I’ve been playing guitar most of my life and have amassed a decent collection of instruments.  Since I haven’t purchased a guitar in over 5 years,  I’m finding myself quite bored with what I have.  It seems that every time I go into a music store, I’m star struck.  It’s like I’m 8 years old again with a dollar in my pocket, staring at the many rows of candy at the corner store.  I simply want everything.  However, there is one beautiful electric that I’ve wanted for quite some time now; a black Gibson Les Paul.

photo credit: anonymouse_0

If I were to ever own this guitar, I would spend every day playing it.  I would polish it and treat it like the legend that it is.  I would share my bed with it, having rock star dreams at night, only to wake up and wish it a good morning.  I would always remember to open my car door for the Les Paul, and my baby and I would only go to the fanciest of restaurants.

On the other hand, a vacation would be nice.  I would either go on a snowboarding trip, or somewhere warm.  It would be perfect to lounge near a pool and enjoy drinks that come with a little umbrella.   I can imagine eating exotic foods (not cranberry sauce), playing a couple rounds of golf, and enjoying amazing sunsets.  Since I’m petrified of the ocean, I could just lounge on the beach and slowly fall asleep; waking up a few hours later only to realize I’m badly sunburned and had my glasses on the whole time.

So what would you do if you won the $5,000 game?  Would you use it “responsibly” and pay bills or help with the holiday expenses?  Or would you blow it all on a new home theatre, down payment for a new car, or to take a vacation?  What would you do if you were holding five grand in cold hard cash in your hand, right now?