'dup - in previous pools, 2nd place would get 20% of the winnings, and not have to send anything to 1st place . . . . It's your pool, and you should have final say on the rules, but I'd suggest that 2nd place doesn't have to pay out . . . Sending cigars would only serve to detract from winning anything . . . .
Also, a couple other points - Get everyone's email addresse's and keep folks updated via email during the chase . . . 2 months is a long time to keep track of everyone on Cbid, and by the time the chase ends, you may not be hearing from some folks again . . . . I can vouch for Gonesledn & Eric, as they have played in my pools before . . . .
Another thing, is to try to round up everyones mailing addresss ahead of time - it's much easier to have the winners address ready, and you can just email it to everyone immediately following Homestead . . . then, just periodically check with the winner to make sure everyone's been sending their packages to him . . .
Obviously, communication is a big key to making these run smoothly . . . . .
Shoot me an email when you get a chance . . .
rev440 at rochester dot rr dot com
Good job on the pool, thanks for setting it up . . . .
. . . But, I still think Jimmy Spencer will win it all . . . .
