Fan Mail

First off, since I'm not delivering right now, let me recommend a new delivery blog, Diary Of A Pizza Man.  The author seems to be working and updating regularly and will certainly have some stories to tell.

Also, I must be out of the loop becaus I didn't even know Pizza Hut was having a video contest.  I doubt this video will win, but they were the only one that emailed me so they are getting some free publicity here.

Valentines Monday

I usually like to work on Valentine's Day but since this year it was a Monday, I have had a feeling it wouldn't be as great a night as usual.  Many people celebrated already on Friday, Saturday, or even Sunday.

We were busier than a normal Monday but not by a whole lot.  And my deliveries seemed to be far-away, I think the other 2 drivers made out way better than me.  I worked 3.02 hours, took 7 deliveries, made $14 in tips, and drove 24 miles.

The only interesting thing was when I told a customer about the survey on the back of the receipt for a chance to win $1000, he remarked, "I could buy alot of pizza with that."  I chuckled.  Usually it's me with the funny lines.

Since I don't have much else to say, here are some interesting pizza-related links I have gotten recently:

• Cavit Wines is searching for the best original gourmet pizza recipe in its 6th Annual Cavit Gourmet Pizza Classic. Finalists receive a trip to NYC to compete for the grand prize—a trip for two to Italy and the title of “America’s Best Gourmet Pizza Chef”. For more information and to see last year’s finalist recipes visit: www.facebook.com/cavitwines
• Get Delivery Driver Jobs, a community for Delivery Driver professionals, included my site as a resource.  I wish them well!

Pizza Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut, already famous for eating hot dogs, showed his capacity for pizza by winning this contest. Sounds like fun!

Pizza Pick'Em Champ!

Well since nobody picked Memphis, Liprippers won my 2nd annual Pizza Pick'Em contest before the game even tipped off last night. He had picked Kansas to win and was already in 1st place.

Liprippers is also known as Reverand2Cent from the fantasy football website TheHuddle. Last year's champion Nathan, my 11 stepson who just turned 11, came in 2nd this year. He did pick Kansas to win it all, along with 6 other players.

Thanks to all 21 entrants and Reverand2Cent will be getting his free pizza certificate shortly.

Pizza Pick'Em Update

Well the final 4 teams have made it, all #1 seeds for I think the first time ever. North Carolina plays Kansas and Memphis plays UCLA next Saturday, with the championship game on Monday, a week from tonight.

I believe there are 8 possible outcomes. Yahoo! has a new "scenario generator" that I can use to quickly determine who will win in each scenario. Liprippers wins in 3 of the 8 scenarios so he is the favorite for now, but any of 5 teams are still in the running, including my stepson and defending champion, Nathan!

Memphis over (NC or Kansas), Kansas over Memphis - Liprippers

NC over (Memphis or UCLA) - I Like Pizza

Kansas over UCLA - Returning Champion (Nathan)

UCLA over NC - Steel

UCLA over Kansas - Irish

Tourney Pick'Em '08

Pizza Delivery Stories will once again sponsor a free tournament based on the 2008 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be hosted by Yahoo!

The group id is 41992 and the password is sausage. First prize will be a gift certificate for a free pizza. There may or may not be multiple prizes, depending on the number of entries.

My stepson Nathan won the contest last year. A new rule this year will be that the prizes will not be awarded to members of my immediate household.

Note that the brackets are not up yet so you cannot fill out the bracket, but you can create your entry and join the group.

Vote For Me!

Local Girl at An Island Life is having a photo contest. Please check it out and vote for me, WeekendsWithDad, if you are so inclined.

Thanks!

Win $25,000 From Pizza Hut For YouTube Video

Pizza Hut has announced a contest to find America's Favorite Pizza Fan.

By submtting your video to YouTube you can win $25,000 cash, free pizza for a year, a "company car" for 3 months, and the title Honorary Vice President of Pizza.

If you're reading this blog because you love pizza, you just might have a chance!