To celebrate reaching 500 posts on this board, I thought I might hold a contest.
The prize is not something flash, but it is a little unusual, and it might appeal to a collector or be usefull in fixing your project. Anyways, you can see from the pic, that it has seen some use, with the spine coming apart, creases and some water staining, etc. The book is complete and still together and was released in 1965. Postage included if needed.
Here's the contest:
On my garage wall, I have 14 license plates from 9 different states in the USA. The first person to correctly guess 4 of the 9 states will be the winner.
Contest conditions:
You may guess as many times as you like, but there must be 2 guesses from other users between your guesses. My decision is final and I reserve the right to change the rules if needed. Must be registered member to play.
I will try to visit and give progress scores as often as possible. I will also give hints if the contest goes on too long. So pick 4 US states and let the contest begin.
Regards
Alex
Mmmmm okay one must be from California then maybe Texas would be a chance. Oklahoma would be worth a shot and my last guess would be Mississippi..
Hows that lot?
I'll try Michigan, New York State, Hawaii and California.
???
I'll try some obscure ones, New Hampshire, Washington,
Virginia and Mississippi
How'd I do?
Jock
Hmm.
California, Miami, Texas, New York.
Close??
Rob J
how about...california,tennisee,michagan,texas,
Ohio, Alaska, California and ::) Missouri :-/
We're off to a good start.
Here's the score thus far:
Dam-mad - 1
rabbit - 1
Jockster - 1
4-hammers - 1
robbzfc58 - 2
Dam-mad - 1
Keep 'em comin'
Regards
Alex
oh...another try..
california.tennisee,kansas,ohio
California, Michigan, Ohio, Alaska
:)
You guys are keen, must have been waiting for my reply.
Check out the scores above, I double checked the scores and changed some results, whilst you guys were posting...sorry.
Latest scores:
robbzfc58 - 1
4hammers - 2
Regards
Alex
How about Louisiana, New Jersey, California Michigan
ok..another try
california..michagan...misissippi..new york
Ok here goes again
California, Washington, Michegan, Nebraska
Cheers
Jock
ok here goes,Canada California,Virginia and New York State
California, Alaska, Ohio and Hawaii
I'm goin,
California
Tennessee
Florida
Mississippi
ok here i go ??? ???
new york
california
florida
nebraska
California, Michigan, Arizona, Dakota
:)
California, Michegan, Washington, Alabama.
;D ;D ;D ???
Here's the latest update.
Harko - 1
robbzfc58 - 1
jockster - 2
Nicko - 0
dam-mad - 1
Emu - 0
smithy - 1
4hammers - 1
fevanv6 - 1
Hope this helps.
Regards
Alex
How about
Ohio...Alaska...Virginia...Texas
OK, I think I have it :-/
Michigan, Texas, Ohio & Nebraska
:D ???
Rob J
a whole new set..oklahoma,alabama,kentucky,georgia ;
We have a winner.........4hammers has guessed 4 of the plates.
Congratulations Rob.
Email your addy, and I will get the book out to you.
custom@idx.com.au
Thanks to all who played.
Hope you had fun!
The plates were:
Texas, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Iowa, Indiana, New Hampshire, Michigan and Wisconson.
Regards
Alex
alex thanks for the enterainment & congrats to you for your 500th & also to you rob on ya win ;D ;D
Thankyou, Thankyou!!
Again, my head swells to unimaginable proportions. ;) But, I do have to admit, my wife Tamzen was the deductive genius behind this win. I got a bit confused & the "Puzzle Wizard" (or is that Witch ;D) came to my rescue & helped me out.
Thanks, Alex, for the entertainment. Address is on the way.
Regards,
Rob J
Thanks Alex
That was good fun...
Jason. ;D
Hey Alex.
Do you want to keep this going?? I will forfeit the book, & we can all try & guess 4 of the other 5 states. What do you reckon?
Let me know, as I am happy to let it carry on.
Regards,
Rob J
Hey Rob.
Nice gesture, but I already listed all 9 plates.
These comps are a lot of fun, as you have just found out. Why not have your own comp. Adds interest to the board, the prizes don't need to be worth huge dollars.
Something to think about. Anyone else want to try one?
BTW.....I think everyone assumed I would have a Californian plate on the wall, but that is not the case. This will all change very soon, as I Just bought this on eBay.....
Regards
Alex
DOH!!
I didn't see you had listed the others, as I was stoked to have won & didn't read the list.
Regards,
Rob J