Needless to say, the competition was very
intense, but it seemed like Mary Henderson and her co-judges, Lucy James and
little girl, were quite unanimous in their ultimate selection. Like
always, there were a number of entrants calling for a recount.
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Mary Margaret and Ken Goldestein returned for Christmas and were in attendance. |
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The Pargots (Scott, Richard, and Arlene) also made it, with Richard & Arlene just coming this afternoon. |
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Leroy & Margaret Wiedman are also recent arrivals, and Leroy is having another go at the trophy. |
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Jack & Ann Kennedy have been around for the marathon home owners meeting, and they are looking glad that it is over. |
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Friends of the Kennedys are wondering what all the hullaballoo is all about. |
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Julie & Mike are pushing for Mike's shirt because of the design on the back. Turn around Mike. |
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Wally & Jan Koenst are over from Aventuras Akumal, looking to throw a challenge at Wendell. |
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Malu seems to be lending her support to Wendell Day, who is sporting yet another classy shirt. |
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Dan Freeman has his endorsement for Corona, but it looks like he is going up in flames. |
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Dave Zucker has one of the most colorful entries, and he has to be among the front runners. |
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Mary Henderson is all smiles as she surveys the throng of people and colorful contestants. |
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Roberto - who is this guy - is already striking his "I'm no crook pose" in anticipation of victory. |
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Well, that is quite impressive. |
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Jamie Foshee is looking down on all the other contestants, as Yolanda lends her support. |
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Richard & Cami Mazzola are placing friendly wagers on who they think is going to win. |
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Bud & Alice Blatner are ready for the hoe-down as they scout out the neighborhood for Groundhog Day. |
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Jim Farrell is all smiles as he prepares his acceptance speech. |
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Loquito is giving everybody the evil eyes as he mounts a serious challenge. |
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Steve Clouther looks like an odds-on favorite with his casual, but elegant, entry. Now this has a long story. |
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The judges have been moving through the crowd taking notes and making observations. |
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Annette and Malu think the whole thing is a real blast, and they have their favorite selection. |
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The crowd at the bar is starting to get anxious as they await the judge's decision. |
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Cheryl is not in attendance, as she needs to tend to the phones in the office; sorry. |
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Yolanda Froshee could care less too, as she recuperates on the sidelines. |
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John, Allyson, Carolynn, and Hugh are pushing for John, but it's a wait-and-see moment. |
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Russ Motley could care less, as he has his arms full of Stephanie and Ingrid. |
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"OK, let's gather around, because the judges have finally made a decision." |
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"OK, Lucy, tell the standing-room only crowd who the winner of the January 2011 Best Shirt Award is." |
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"It is Roberto and his flashy Picasso shirt." |
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"What an honor. I am humbled." |
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Hang onto your hats, it's gonna be a bumpy ride. Groundhog Day on the 2nd. Best Shirt on the 4th, and Super Bowl on the 6th. Go Patriots. |
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This looks like this could be THE shirt to beat in February, so start shopping now!! |
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