Ultimate weldshop winner

[Madmax]

Hello everyone, yes it is true I am the winner of the ultimate weldshop. I just found out about this sight a few days ago. I was reading some of the forum information and questions and best wishes. I would like to thank all of the people who have wished me well with the new equipment I have received from Miller(Thanks Miller!!) . I have my work cut out for me with the plasma ha ha! The tig will also be a challenge as a shake like a leaf in a tornado but I will make it.
The story is I went to get weld gas for my mig welder at Prax air in Winnipeg (Manitoba) and saw the ad board at the store. I proceeded to grab a ballot and enter the draw for the instant prizes. I figured to win the weldshop main prize was really far fetched. I entered the draw and it said I didn't win an instant prize so away I went. I was at home a couple months later when I received a phone call from Miller. I thought I had a recall or a warranty issue with my Miller 130 mig that I had previously purchased. I returned their phone call and talked to a very positive and polite Miller marketing representative. At first I didn't catch the beginning of the conversation and heard " I need some more information" well in this day and age you are always a little skeptical of this request. I asked a few questions and understood what was going on. We proceeded to talk for a few minutes to iron out the details and I received some information regarding the winnings.
The prizes were sent to the distributor in Winnipeg. It was arranged to meet the Miller rep and have some pictures, and accept some congrats from various people at the venue. I received the prizes and continued on my way quite excited to open all these new boxes. I had to get home it was really sinking in that I had this new welding equipment in tow. I frantically opened boxes like a little kid at Christmas! Well that is the story, still have to figure out how to use the plasma and the tig to precision (I need lots of practice), I mean lots. Thanks again

P.S. I will be asking you questions in the future hope you will give me a hand

Thanks Madmax

[bialecki]

WOW! Best wishes, glad you made the post. Keep us posted with what you won and how you are using your new equipment.

[willy]

Congrats and welcome to the board. WE would sure like to see some pics of all the new toys errr tools

[jamscal]

That's cool. It's good to hear from the winner of this.

Good luck with all your stuff.

-James

Insert jealous smile here

[triggerman]

All of us (well, most of us ) are happy for you. Welcome to the board and please post some pics.

Best of luck,
Ben

[wldrman]

That's fantastic!! Good for you.
I still gotta give you the "YOU SUCK" award. LOL
Pictures please!

[fun4now]

way cool.
lots of great people here willing to help. hang around, good to have ya.
and congrats on the new toy's.

[Green MT Welder]

i'm happy for ya (fingers crossed) good luck and welcome

[metal-doctor]

Congrats on the win. Really surprised it made it to Canada. Would be nice to see some pics if possible. Enjoy the new toys. If you can't use em all at once I'm just in the next province & could help put them to work

[Fishy Jim]

Congrats! And welcome to the forum.