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Do Tell: Share the Silliest Reason You Need a Vacation to Win a Weekend for Two in Vegas

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A couple of weeks ago, we asked you to leave a comment telling us why you deserved a date night out to be eligible to win a nice dinner for two.

Ka-WOW. The stories you told had the BlogHer staff gobsmacked.

We were expecting comments along the lines of "Because that project by which I train my cat how to grill isn't going so well," but -- well, let's just say it, the recession isn't over. Not by a long shot.

So this week, we're going for the lighter side. We want the silliest reasons you need a vacation. Any comment you leave makes you eligible to win, so have some fun!

Acceptable responses might include:

  • "Kate Gosselin has 2 TV shows and I've got bupkis. The universe owes me."
  • "That project by which I train my cat how to grill still isn't going so well."
  • "I'm feelin' lucky. Vegas lucky."

Just comment to be registered for the drawing, which will take place at noon Pacific on Friday, June 25, 2010. Read the official rules here.

Make sure you have your e-mail address in your BlogHer profile, so we can contact you if you win.

One comment on this post equals one entry into the contest. We will put all the comments into a randomizer to choose the winner. Comment as many times as you want! Good luck!

Update: This contest is now closed.

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Just Barely 5 pts

Because there's cat puke on the carpet, kid pee on the bathroom floor, and a snake loose somewhere in the house.

pamelaschmidt 5 pts

My life is so hectic even Las Vegas would be relaxing.

trippyjanet 5 pts

If I dont go on a vacations soon, I am about to be single. I hate to fly, so we have not went on a vacation in almost 10 years!

ma04santos 5 pts

I will feel very lucky if I would to not be with my mother in law for the weekend:)

carolpie 5 pts

I want to outdo my neighbor who goes to Vegas all the time, gambles away his money and gets drunk. I could do better than that and get nuts and make a scene bigger than he ever could!

slehan 5 pts

Because my foot itches. Thanks for the contest.

chiefs1970 5 pts

On our last trip to Las Vegas my wife won $10 and about had a cat. She was very excited and had to stop as she could not bear the idea of losing. We did see three great shows including Barry Manilow and Elvis. The great part was seeing the Liberace Museum during the anniversary of the museum and they had two great Las Vegas entertainers playing on his famous pianos.
We are ready again to return to Vegas!

dvice 5 pts

It would be great to sit down to a meal without having to push aside a pile of toys

chiefs1970 5 pts

I need the trip as my wife gave me black vinyl pants when we dressed "Goth" at Halloween. Vegas is about the only place we can dress up and not look out of place.

bobspinkhouse 5 pts

Like the song says... I wanna be a billionaire..if I won in Vegas that would be a good start.

bobspinkhouse 5 pts

You know it's time for a vacation when you can't remember the last one...

bobspinkhouse 5 pts

I need a vacation because I'm talking to myself... and answering back!

bobspinkhouse 5 pts

Vegas, it's everywhere you want to be!

bobspinkhouse 5 pts

I was a cirque de soleil dancer in another life.

bobspinkhouse 5 pts

Taking a picture with the Welcome to Vegas sign is on my bucket list!

bobspinkhouse 5 pts

Because there's only so many times you can trick your significant other into a 'stay-cation' at home.. haha.

bobspinkhouse 5 pts

Vacations keep you healthy and wise! Maybe not wealthy..

jennafer211 5 pts

I want to find a place where my dogs won't be able to find me. Then maybe I could go to the bathroom by myself for a change. Thanks!

jessiconnolly 5 pts

Because I love blogher and will sing the praises of the network all over the world if I win!

Jessi Connolly

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jessiconnolly 5 pts

of ocean's eleven. and twelve. and...

Jessi Connolly

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jessiconnolly 5 pts

My parents would LOVE some time with my kiddos!

Jessi Connolly

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jessiconnolly 5 pts

I've always wanted my husband to try his hand at card counting:)

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jessiconnolly 5 pts

Seriously. That's all the reason I need!

Jessi Connolly

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jessiconnolly 5 pts

Because it's hard to believe that drive-in wedding chapels exist without having ever seen one!

Jessi Connolly

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jessiconnolly 5 pts

I live in washington state. Enough said!

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jessiconnolly 5 pts

Can my reasons just be the names of my children? I love them, but come on! Mommy could use a weekend away!

Jessi Connolly

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jessiconnolly 5 pts

This summer is my five year wedding anniversary! 5 years, 3 kids. Need a vacation:)

Jessi Connolly

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jessiconnolly 5 pts

Because I could just lock myself in my room with my husband for the weekend and be in heaven!

Jessi Connolly

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jessiconnolly 5 pts

What else would make for a better Friday than winning this contest?

Jessi Connolly

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216amyc 5 pts

Amy

Because I am on the verge of foreclosing on my home and I need an temporary escape from all of my financial problems!

ma04santos 5 pts

Time to get away from my mother in law. Need to relax:(

ladyvon5845 5 pts

Its summer and reruns have begun and I need to make my own summer rerun.

Atreau 5 pts

Because the universe owes me one! I've been so good this year, it's time to be a little bad!

colorfulcarla 5 pts

My husband has a crazy Hawaiin shirt that his grandfather gave him and he wants to wear it. If we're going to go out in public together, it better be in Vegas where nobody will know me, and better yet, where nobody will notice.

ava02 5 pts

my reason is so that i can get drunk and erratically get married in Vegas.

fatmeatloaf1 5 pts

I'm just hungry and want to eat at as many buffets as possible until I'm so full I can't move.

fangirl 5 pts

I need a vacation for 2 to Vegas, because I'm not really sure my husband and I are up for a Threesome!

susansmoaks1 5 pts

i just want to lay around and do nothing for a whole week

garrettsambo 5 pts

I need a vacation because in this one cat town Joan Rivers has started looking good to me and I need to get away to Vegas to see some real women. garrettsambo@aol.com

ndmom8 5 pts

The dog ate my homework.

(Now, if that were true Id have a ba-jillion dogs!!)

tlannan30 5 pts

I can't take the voices any more!

aliciabrandt 5 pts

It's my 52nd birthday and I need to explore my inner tramp

ma04santos 5 pts

Sometimes we just need a break from our kids as they need a break from us.

Melissa Irwin 5 pts

Because I need a reason to shave my legs. And the hubs would be grateful.

Melissa Irwin 5 pts

Because I need a reason to shave my legs. And the hubs would be grateful.

descango 5 pts

I deserve a vegas getaway because no matter what ails me what makes me sad what makes me mad Just looking at a picture of "THE STRIP" makes it all better

descango 5 pts

I deserve a vegas getaway because no matter what ails me what makes me sad what makes me mad Just looking at a picture of "THE STRIP" makes it all better

JRG 5 pts

Because I've lived over 50 years now, 22 of which has been married with my spouse. We deserve it. Ha.