Thanks for your kind words, Wendy. The sad thing is that I've tried to be as humble as possible through this whole thing. The night of our win, .It wanted to wear our new outfits on the street for closing...but I though it would feel like we were rubbing it in others noses. So I didn't wear my outfit. I guess no matter what someone does in a situation like this, there will always be envy and jealousy. It's sad. It's sick to see the people who are throwing the 'greedy' and 'selfish' and 'hoarding' comments around...when THEY are the very examples of which they speak! It's even worse that it's adults who are SUPPOSED to be setting examples for the kids they keep talking about helping and caring so much for. VFK needs to start handing out mirrors to those people so they can get a good look at themselves...instead of focusing all their attention on others. I am not a jealous person...so maybe I just don't 'get it'.
I did think of you, Wendy. I remember what you went through with the Ride Competition. I imagined it would happen again this time. It's a shame that I was right. (hugs) to you and your family for having to deal with that crap again.
Like I said, we were prepared to fail with grace. We talked to our kids about it and they were ready for it. We were also prepared to win with humbleness...instead of showing off and boasting/bragging. It's a shame our kids have to see blech like this. I've had so many people ask me in public if .It and/or Hero are my clones.
I congratulate you again Wendy for your win and your families win. I'm thankful for your encouraging words, and for the REAL friends we have here on NOBS. I will try my best to look past the blech and wear my hard-earned prizes with pride. This is also the perfect time to teach my kids what poor sportsmanship looks like and how to identify a sore loser
(hugs)
ADDING: thanks to you as well, Lisu. You and .It managed to post while I was composing this short novel. ROFL (HUGS)
Flame and family,
I can assure you that nobody here would even consider that you all cheated. Not sure how cheating could even be possible at racing anyway. I believe I am aware of a few of the people you might be talking about and I am very sorry you have to deal with people trying to steal the joy of your victory. You all raced and practiced every day and you all deserved your first place prizes. I know what you mean about being good at video games, especially if they were/are a big part of your recreation and relaxation. Our kids could have most likely been right up there with all of you had they spent any time racing this week. They are both so natural at these types of games. I am actually surprised there were not more players tied for the different positions on the Final race day. It seems totally normal to me that people can come in so close in times. Hugs to you all, wear your new "Flaming" suits with pride.
I will tell you that I have had my fair share of unkind comments in game as well. A few people commenting that I should not have been allowed to enter another building contest and someone even saying that I am selfish and greedy to build great rooms knowing I was going to be taking prizes from children. I had the same thing happen last year, and I have learned to just ignore it. I know that I build rooms because I love to build. If I could trade my prizes, you can bet my kids would be wearing a necklace around here and there. 
Your true friends will stand by you and support you and be genuinely happy for you. Those are the things in life that are really important. 
The sad thing is, these people are adults. My 9 year old could teach them a thing or two about being joyful for others. She had a phase a few years ago where she was jealous of things her big brother could do, etc. We would always explain how that kind of jealousy and bitterness not only steals the other person's joy, but steals any joy you had in the experience. There were many rooms from friends here that I thought should have placed in the Garden Competition. Yet, everyone has been joyful in the success of friends. My friends experiencing success makes me happy, it often brings me more joy than my own good fortune. Hugs to all of you.
Congrats Again!!!
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