So unfortunately, I miss out on the $1,000 prize but get a nice silver medal to wear round my neck. I am pleased with my performance at coming second out of 42 entries from all over the world, especially seeing as it was my first attempt.
I'll hopefully try agan next year and try to go one place better!
I think that is absolutely marvellous SB I voted for you both times and will vote again when you let us know next year. Personally I think the judges must have favoured Americans if they were all American. How could they possibly be impersonal about it.