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Monday, December 3, 2012

Sew Mama Sew GiveAway Day (Dec, 2012) - #1

 THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

OPEN TO THE ENTIRE WORLD!


If you have never participated in Sew Mama Sew's GiveAway Days you are in for a treat!  They happen twice a year in May & December.  100's of blogs participate by linking up to GiveAway craft/sewing supplies &/or handmade crafts.  I always find several new blogs to follow, which is great

This is my 3rd time participating with my own GiveAways.    



Fat Quarter Shop is sponsoring a Joy by Kate Spain Charm Pack.  You can find the same fabrics in a Layer Cake, Jelly Roll, Fat Quarter Bundle & Yardage.


HOW TO ENTER - EASY PEASY:
Tell us if you prefer to drive a vehicle with a stick shift or automatic.  I ONLY DRIVE AN AUTOMATIC, THOUGH DO UNDERSTAND HOW A STICK SHIFT WORKS.
This GiveAway is open worldwide.
GiveAway ends (Fri) 12-7 @ 8pm EST.  Winner will be chosen by Random.org and announced on (Sat) 12-8.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & HAPPY BLOG HOPPING!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED OF FUTURE GIVEAWAYS, PLEASE ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AT THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER OF MY BLOG.





401 comments:

  1. Every car I ever drove was a stick, until I had my son and bought a "Minivan" or, "Mommy Mobile". Wow, how life changes. For the better, of course. ;->

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  2. I prefer a stick shift - I just feel more in control.

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  3. It's been awhile since I drove a stick it would probably be fun to try it again but I do prefer
    an automatic. Much easier on the hills.

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  4. Automatic. I hate stick shifts. To much to think about.

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  5. I learned how to drive with a stick shift and I know that stick shifts are better than automatic. But, since I am deaf, I had to learn by feel. And, when I unintentionally wore out a clutch on my last stick shift, I decided automatics is better for me and have been driving them ever since..

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  6. Automatics for everyday driving, but stick shift is fun every once in awhile.

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  7. Automatic, although I learned to drive with a stick shift. It's good to know how ;-) Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  8. I have an HHR and it is a stick shift. I love driving it. Prefer automatic but drove stick many years before there was ever an automatic. LOL Thanks Missy KoolBeenz!

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  9. Last stick shift I drove was a VW beetle when I was in college (a few years ago!) I now drive an automatic. It's a lot better on steep
    hills and in traffic.

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  10. I can't imagine driving anything but an automatic!

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  11. I drive stick. First a bug, then a rabbit, and now a 1991 honda civic that's still going strong (we got it in 95)
    I've driven automatics too, but I find the sticks peppier.

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  12. I have never owned or driven anything but an automatic.

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  13. Oh, what a lovely givaway....I have a plan to make something with this line. =) Someday.

    I like Stick...but automatic is easier. =)

    Thank you.

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  14. I prefer stick shift...except on the days I have to drive through the city! Thanks for a lovely giveaway.

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  15. Stick shift! (But I'm European so..) I never forget the face of that Hertz guy when we picked up our car and I got in behind the wheel. He anxiously looked at my husband and said: it's a stick car does she know how to drive it?

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  16. I much prefer a stick shift! Just taught my daughter how to drive one, too! :)

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  17. Oh it had best be automatic if we wish for the car to survive. I do understand the concept, but I have horrible shoulders, and we would rather not put them through the rigors of the shifting, nor the gears of the grinding.. LOL.

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  18. I love a stick shift because they are more fun.

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  19. I'm comfortable driving either stick or automatic. I love the feel of a stick for moving around quickly, but the automatic is just so darn easy and handy in stop & go traffic.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  20. Such a unique questions! I haven't drove a stick shift in years. Would be fun to do that again!

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  21. I have an automactic right now but love driving a stick shift!

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  22. I only know how to drive an automatic. My husband tried to teach me to drive a stick many years ago, but I could never get the hang of it.

    Bree
    bdoody11 at yahoo dot com

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  23. I love driving a manual transmission, but right now drive an automatic.

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  24. I drive a stick, but I fear the day is coming where my knees will no longer allow it.

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  25. I can drive either but since my route to work is a lot of stop and go I prefer an automatic for that.

    Fawn

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  26. I drove the bmw till we outgrew it & bought a minivan. I love it!:)

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  27. I've driven an automatic for the last 30 years.

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  28. Automatic! I ruined my friends truck when I tried to learn stick shift. Thankfully he is a mechanic and could fix it easily, but he never offered to teach me again. Go figure.

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  29. I much prefer driving a stick shift. I feel like I have more control. The only time I prefer an automatic is in stop and go traffic.

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  30. I drive an automatic but miss a stick shift every once in a while :) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  31. I wouldn't have a clue how to drive an automatic! We hardly have them in the UK. We all just drive manual (stick) cars!

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  32. I drive a stick, I don't like driving automatics, I find I don't have to pay as much attention which makes for dangerous driving! Thanks for the give away!

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  33. Great giveaway! I learned to drive in a VW bug that was a stick. It was a fun little car, but an automatic is way easier to drive especially in the winter!

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  34. I'm a sissy and I have only driven automatic. Except the first time my dad let me drive on a back road in his 84 VW Rabbit. I tried to start it going uphill. Needless to say, that was impossible for someone who had NEVER DRIVEN BEFORE. haha

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  35. I drive an automatic, stick shifts are scary! :)

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  36. I don't have much of a choice as I don't know how to drive stick, but I'd like to--it'd just be so much cooler when I pass someone to kick it into a higher gear :)

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  37. I wish I had an automatic! So much easier! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  38. I drive both, we have both an automatice and a stick. Good to know both!

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  39. I currently have an automatic, but have always loved my standard shift cars. Will have another soon hopefully!! Thanks!

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  40. I alway had a stick untill my last car and now i never want to go back. I'm hoping my next car will have heated seats. lisaursino@msn.com

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  41. I can drive a stick shift and used to have one in a car, but I prefer an automatic. It is easier, don't you know. LOL

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  42. I prefer an automatic, much easier!

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  43. Stick shift. Never drove automatic myself, but I was driving as a passenger in an automatic car. Don't like te way how the gears change. Prefer to have control over my car.

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  44. Automatic for me. I drove my boyfriend's stick shift a little bit in college and managed to get it stuck between gears, which he said should be impossible to do. I did it at least twice. He married me anyway, but now we only have automatics.

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  45. I have no idea how to drive a stick shift, so definitely automatic.

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  46. Ha! I drive an automatic. I feel like it's easier with little kids since I'm always handing something into the back seat.

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  47. I drive automatic. I've never done stick shift.

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  48. oh I don't have a driving licence at all, can u believe it?! :)

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  49. We have 5 vehicles and 4 are stick and one is automatic, mine! I don't mind driving stick, just not in bumber to bumber traffic, kills my knee on the clutch. I learned to drive stick on a '60 Corvette with my dad. got to drive that car for a whole summer in the 80's

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  50. I always had a stick shift, and when I moved to the city I got an automatic, a big improvement in traffic!

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  51. Until we got our minivan, I was a stick shift only girl. My first car was a 73 Super Beetle (orange!).

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  52. I always drive stick shift. Thanks!

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  53. I love the more control with a stick shift, we had a camero that was stick and SUPER fun to drive...now alas we have children and have surrenderd to the four door SUV/car phase of life. jrae_228 at yahoo dot com

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  54. I don't know how to drive a stick shift so it's automatic for me

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  55. Has to be an automatic! Don't know how to drive a stick shift.

    Thanks for a chance to win your fun giveaway!

    Julie

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  56. Definitely an automatic, I never learned how to drive stick shift and now I think I would just confuse myself trying.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  57. Automatic. Unless I ever get a Lamborghini.

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  58. I drive automatic...but if someone was dying and the only car available was a manual, I could make it work =)

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  59. My first 3 cars were manual/ stick shift and I miss driving them! I wanted to get one when I got my new car. We test drove one, but with 2 small boys my husband (a cop) said I had enough distractions to deal with. :)
    saywah_j at yahoo dot com

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  60. I drive automatic. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  61. I learned on a stick shift, but enjoy my automatic!
    Thanks!

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  62. I know how to drive a stick but love my automatic.

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  63. I prefer to drive an automatic shift. Thanks to fqs and you.

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  64. I'm old now so love the automotic....grin. I learned on a stick as well and drove them for many years.

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  65. I have an Automatic... but I think a stick would be more effective at keeping me awake :)

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  66. A stick, always. Once I learned how, I had a really hard time driving an automatic.

    limor477 at aol dot com

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  67. I drive an automatic. 3 people have tried to teach me to drive a standard shift, but it got ugly. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  68. i do not know how to drive automatic.. so i have a stick shift ;)

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  69. I drive a automatic but prefer a stick.

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  70. i learned to drive a very long time ago in a little car with a stick shift ... i was in my middle twenties then. my whole neighborhood was entertained [and on the lookout for me] as i practiced my stop and go, shifting, backing up, turning corners, etc. have driven an automatic shift for the last 45 years ... don't think i could drive a stick anymore.

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  71. Good question! I have always been a fan of the stick shift, but a few years ago we upgraded to a bigger car (to accommodate for our growing family) and it is not a stick shift. I love how smooth it is!

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  72. Here in Spain we use stick shift. If you want it automatic you'll have to do a special order and it's much more expensive.

    Fantastic giveaway!

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  73. I drive an automatic and I've never learned how to drive a stick!

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  74. AUTOMATIC for sure! My dad tried to teach me how to drive his manual once and I almost drove into the swing set. I gave up.

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  75. I learnt on a manual car (stick) but now drive an automatic. Hill starts can be a pain in a manual, but you have control over shifting gears.

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  76. I would prefer automatic but as johanne said before me, in Spain most of the cars are stick shift. Terrific giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!

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  77. I can drive either, but my current van is an automatic.

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  78. Automatice only! I can drive a stick but don't want to.

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  79. Yup, automatic for me. Had a stick shift years ago but not anymore.

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  80. i drove a stick until i started having trouble with my back

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  81. Kate Spain fabrics are the best!

    I drive both stick and automatic as we have one of each. No real preference here, I just want them to work when I need them to work!

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  82. Strictly stick shift for me but did own a automatic once.

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  83. I prefer an automatic - it's one less thing to worry about while driving. (I'm lazy... )

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  84. I prefer automatic. Sticks were fine when I was younger, but they don't do anything for me anymore.

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  85. I drive an automatic these days but I learned on a stick shift. It was so fun to learn.
    Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  86. I have driven a stick shift and I hate it, lol.
    I hate hills and always worrying that I will roll into someone, so automatic for me;)

    Debbie

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  87. Have always driven a manual (stick shift) so never think about driving anything else.

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  88. Automatic, I used to prefer stick but there are scary hills if I drive in the big city here!

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  89. Totally automatic!! I love how random that question was! Sweet giveaway!

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  90. I learned on a stick shift, and had a VW with a stick. But now I drive an automatic SUV. So I prefer the automatic now! :) Thanks for a chance to win! :)

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  91. Right now I drive an automatic, but I learned on a stick, and it's way more fun! :)

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  92. I love to drive a stick shift. Learned on a 1971 Fiat.

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  93. I don't drive yet as we can't afford the insurance for me right now, but from what I've heard...automatic is way better. ;)

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  94. Automatic for sure! Tho learned in a stick shift truck! lol

    Thanks for chance to win your drawing! :)

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  95. I love the Christmas fabric you're giving away-so cute! I drive an automatic. My boyfriend and I joke that we should learn how to drive a stick in case we compete on the Amazing Race. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  96. I drive a stick, but just pre my vehicle to have gas in it!

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  97. I learned to drive in a car with a stick shift. Since moving to hilly Georgia, I love my automatic transmission:) Thanks for participating in the giveaway!

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  98. I only drive an automatic. Never drove a stick shift.

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  99. Since living in CA, I prefer automatic because the traffic is crazy around here and having to shift often will kill me.

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  100. well, i don't have my license, but if i did drive, i'd prefer automatic!

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  101. Manual sempre,só dirijo carro velho...fazer o que???...
    Obrigada.

    tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  102. I prefer driving automatic.

    carolinebock1 at yahoo dot com

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  103. i currently drive an automatic but I love driving a stick.

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  104. I can drive a stick, but after living in some very hilly places, automatic for me!

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  105. I learned to drive in a manual car (stick shift) but I definitely prefer our automatic!

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  106. I drive a stick - and I never want to go back to automatic. :) I like knowing exactly what my engine is doing! The only con is that I have only myself to blame for poor gas mileage now. Ooops. Gotta stop shifting at the redline. Hee hee!

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  107. I don't drive! I made the decision years ago, much to everyone elses horror! I figured there were enough cars on the road without adding one more!

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  108. Automatic, only because that is all I have ever driven. My husband keeps trying to get me to learn in his jeep, but I have no confidence and feel like I am going to get into a wreck.

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  109. Automatic. I've never driven a stick and I think I would probably grind out the motor if I tried. I'm not good at such things!

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  110. Automatic. The last time I drove a stick wa years ago and I almost got rear ended.

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  111. I learned to drive on a stick...but I no longer feel the need to peel out at stoplights, or hit 70 in 8.5 seconds...so my sedate automatic suits me fine. ;-)

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  112. Automatic, but I know how to drive a stick....

    amandaj@cinci.rr.com

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  113. Because I have joint pain, I drive only an automatic, but I know how to drive a stick.

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  114. I drove a stick for over 20 years. I need automatic now.

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  115. I have an automatic, but I enjoy driving a stick shift

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  116. Automatic only for this girl! I have driven stick but it has been twenty some years!

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  117. I have a standard (or stick) car right now, but I kinda miss my automatic. Do enjoy the shifting too though, it's just a little more work!
    annesimonot@sasktel.net

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  118. I prefer to drive an automatic!

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  119. I can drive a stick but prefer an automatic myself.

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  120. I can't drive stick... so automatic :)

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  121. I prefer the automatic. I drive a stick but hate to it bumper to bumper traffic:(

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  122. automatic, but I can drive a stick!

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  123. Definitely an automatic.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  124. I can drive either without any issues. I refuse to drive a "Sportronic" because a stick-shift w/o a clutch is ridiculous.

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  125. I have had both type of vehicles and living in Austin with its terrible traffic jams I am very glad to have an automatic now.

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  126. I've only driven automatic, but my boyfriend has promised to teach me to drive stick.

    michaelacking(at)gmail(dot)com

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  127. Definitely automatic. I am kind of a nervous driver anyway-don't need one more thing to worry about!!

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  128. I love a stick shift. The one I have now is kind of Sporty so I like zooming a little when I have a chance - just getting up to the speed limit as fast as I can.

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  129. Definitely automatic. I learned stick enough to drive around the block a couple of times, then never did it again! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  130. Definitely a stick shift unless I am stuck in traffic jams, then an automatic is much better!

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  131. I'm automatic all the way... all my attempts to learn stick have been total failures. Luckily my hubs knows how so if we're in a situation together where someone needs to drive one he's got my back! Thanks for the fun giveaway :)

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  132. Automatic! My husband once tried to teach me to drive a stick in an empty parking lot and I was pulled over by police....never tried again...

    Thanks for a chance!

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  133. I learned on a stick shift but at my age I prefer automatic.

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  134. Never tried automatic, that's not so common here in Spain. So stick shift it is!

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  135. I think my voice would be stick shift, that's all I've ever had

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  136. I used to drive a car with a stick shift but I hate driving and I quit many years ago. Hope I can still enter your giveaway! :)
    Thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  137. I do drive an automatic, but actually prefer a stick shift- makes me feel more James Bond-ish! thanks for the chance to win!

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  138. I like the ease of an automatic, though I do know how to drive a manual

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  139. I've always driven a manual (stick shift!!)

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  140. Automatic for sure! I've never driven a stick (unless attempting to help my son at Chuck E Cheese counts).

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  141. I've always driven a manual and have only been in an automatic once - it was a hire car my dad had for work (the only time he'd had an automatic) and on our first trip up the road he went to change gear and pushed the clutch all the way to the floor...except it wasn't the clutch it was the brake! I almost introduced my forehead to the windscreen! Fortunately there was no-one else on the road ;o)

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  142. I have an automatic, this summer my husband tried to teach me how to drive a standard...again, no luck!

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  143. I can drive a manual but not confidently. I have always had a Auto and have only driven manuals when needed.

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  144. LOVE this fabric and drive an automatic.

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com

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  145. Automatic. I would be in trouble if I had to drive a standard. I haven't driven one since I was in high school and that was a long time ago. Thanks for the giveaway. Love this fabric!

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  146. I love standards but I'm getting to old and traffic is getting too bad so I now drive an automatic

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  147. I prefer a stick shift all day long, but my husband can't drive one & would never let me teach him, so we've only owned automatics since my last "single girl" car died. xo

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  148. I've only driven automatics. Wouldn't have a clue how to drive a stick shift :)

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  149. I like to drive stick shift especially old pick-up trucks or jeeps.

    sowingstitches [at] gmail [dot] com

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  150. I learned on a manual and always swore that I would drive a manual. I now drive an automatic...how did that happen?!?!

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  151. I drive a lil HHR automatic,and love the ease when running to town and what not.. but I also drive a Dodge 3500 dually 5 speed.. I love feeling like I own the road and shifting gears.plus when 5'2" me hops out of the truck I can see people look like what? it's kinda funny.

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  152. I actually prefer driving a manual transmission (my husband's car) although mine is an automatic. Thanks so much to you (and FQS!) for participating in Giveaway Day!

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  153. automatic

    alliana88m At yahoo Dot com
    evans s

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  154. We don't have many automatics in the UK, well only for the old folk! I drive a normal car with a gear stick!

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  155. I like stick, but I have to drive big cars with 4 kids so I only have autos.

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  156. I learned to drive in with a stick but prefer automatic now!
    hulseybg at gmail dot com

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  157. I only drive stick shifts :) But I prefer automatics in a traffic jam!

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  158. I am not coordinated enough for a stick shift! I wish I was - I think they are much "cooler"

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  159. Lovely prizes,love the colors.We have auto with vehicle with a stick shift.Lovely giveaway,thanks for the chance to win it.

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  160. Automatic, though I really miss my stick! Makes you feel in control of the beast. Hehe

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  161. I drive an automatic. But for years I drove stick and there is something powerful about stick and it is fun to drive.

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  162. i drive an automatic! I wouldn't know what to do with a stick.

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  163. I prefer an automatic transmission, but I can drive both!

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  164. I drive a stick shift, and was really surprised at the car wash the other day that no one working there could drive it.

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  165. I am strictly an "automatic" gal - could not drive a standard shift!

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  166. Greetings from the frozen north!!!!

    I'm a stick shift girl. We live in the mountains, standard driving is so much easier on a vehicle in the snow and all the up and down. Much better for the ol'brakes.

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  167. I wouldn't get far in a stick shift. I can only drive an automatic
    mframe00@gmail.com

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  168. I will choose a stick shift every time

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  169. My first car was a stick and I loved it. but now I prefer an automatic

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  170. I LOVE automatic.

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  171. I love stick shift, but my husband can't, so we only own automatics :)

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  172. Love the Joy fabric line. I drive an automatic now but learned to drive using a stick shift and my first car had a stick. An automatic is easier. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  173. Automatic all the way!
    mrs(dot)hbraun(at)gmail(dot)com

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  174. No license. I drive a big stroller

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  175. Automatic. I haven't driven a stick shift since high school. Plus, with kids, I seem to need an extra hand. Thanks! kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  176. I drive an automatic. Though I still miss my little 5 speed pickup!

    brookeali(at)hotmail.com

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  177. Just automatic , i don't know how i pass test drive on a stick I think ii was luck . Now I even don't know how start whit it

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  178. Stick shift, they are so fun to drive.
    Thanks for such a great giveaway.
    Erin
    emstone28@gmail.com

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