Clestis - actually the theme of the contest was more for us. Since we got started late on the contest, we figured we didn't want to hunt down a judge. Hence the idea of "you don't get a vote." And it did tie in with the election year.
And, Cletis -- it was
suppose to be
funny :p
There are some good shots in there -- so you should be sure to vote for the "People's Choice." And since we were doing a calendar, that's why we let people send in more than one ... and even send in one they may have sent before.
Maybe the idea of IRWIPI has been lost? John and I were wondering that. We've been getting Christmas cards from friends - with their Stovebolt on the cover. We wondered if we should put It Ran to bed and instead have folks send us their Christmas cards. Of course, that would make a weird calendar

but it would be something for ... WINTER !!!
(No calendar - I was kidding
:p
Peg