I guess it's a bad sign that this deal has been extended. Popular demand, however, has prompted the management of the Rabbit Hill Inn to stretch out its "Pink Slip Getaway Giveaway" program. Originally planned to run through the end of the year, it's now going to last until April 2010. Every month – except September and October, the Rabbit Hill Inn will pony up at least one two-night getaway fro a couple that has been unemployed for at least six months. Hey, if it makes unemployment easier, why not?

"We initially planned to run the Pink Slip Getaway Giveaway program from April through December 2009, giving one getaway away per month," co-owner Leslie Mulcahy said. "However, we received so many entries, we gave away additional getaways during the last few months, she continued, "Choosing the winners has been the toughest part." So, the only solution was to give away more!

The conditions are pretty straightforward. You have to be at least 25 years old and been out of work for half a year or longer. Once you arrive, everything else is covered .. including a rabbit's foot. To join, e-mail your story in a page or less to info [at] rabbithillinn.com.

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