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Gizzer
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Posted: 08:36AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Go to First Challenge
Voting List for Round 1:
brainster please vote for V_Bapat
cinnamon30 please vote for V_Bapat
grilledcheese please vote for V_Bapat
Harmony_Girl please vote for V_Bapat
HScott13 please vote for brainster
knocknock please vote for brainster
ltblupngn please vote for brainster
lukeschett please vote for HScott13
menz please vote for HScott13
mer4 please vote for HScott13
Mysterious please vote for lukeschett
PineappleMama please vote for lukeschett
ppjones please vote for lukeschett
Scubee please vote for lukeschett
Smeraldina please vote for Mysterious
TanCW please vote for Mysterious
Trillionaire please vote for Mysterious
V_Bapat please vote for Smeraldina
WittyKitty please vote for Smeraldina
ZzTwoTonezZ please vote for Smeraldina
Do not be concerned about voting in a majority - this is a non-elimination round, and you will not be fired as long as you solve the first challenge. Just make sure you save your vote! Failure to vote will result in mandatory elimination.
I'm sure you will all be too busy working on the game challenges to play hangman, but the link to the Roadblock page will be provided at the bottom of the starting post for each round. Remember that a new letter will be revealed as each challenge is solved - either by a game player or someone on the sidelines!
So, if you are ready, it's time to swing into action with a little Lindy Hop! Have fun! 
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Scubee 
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Posted: 09:06AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Gizzer, I need a refresher. Once we solve each puzzle and verify our answer is correct, do we need to PM you? Are the roadblocks part of this game or just a sidetrack puzzle? Sorry for the questions, but this is my first Carmen game.
What would Scooby Doo? |
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Gizzer
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Posted: 09:11AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Yes, you should PM me when you have verified that you have the correct answer to a challenge.
The Roadblock challenge is not part of the game itself, it was given to pass the time while waiting for the game to start. You should focus on the game challenges for now. 
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cinnamon30 
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Posted: 10:10AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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My vote is in. The first challenge is tough.
Knowledge is not power. The USE of knowledge is power. |
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knocknock
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Posted: 10:19AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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My vote is in. That video is awesome!
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menz
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Posted: 10:41AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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My vote is in, and I'm already grinding my teeth over this first challenge. Tough!
"If you're going to tell a story, here's an idea: Have a point! It makes things so much more interesting for the listener!!!" -Planes, Trains, and Automobiles |
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Smeraldina
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Posted: 10:46AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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The first challenge is a tricky one...I love that we're off to a challenging start! I wish I could devote more time to it, but it turns out I have to actually do the work I'm being paid to do today. No fair! 
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Gizzer
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Posted: 11:04AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Strange. I thought you'd all find the first one to be easy! I guess that's further proof that I am a poor judge of challenge difficulty. 
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TanCW
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Posted: 11:17AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Gizzer wrote: Strange. I thought you'd all find the first one to be easy! I guess that's further proof that I am a poor judge of challenge difficulty.
no
it just that you make it.
it like a teacher will not say a test that he or she set is too hard
btw is this game like the last one??
you know, like we can play on when we get the answer??
what is sense??and if i am not making sense, then why i say it?? I SAY IT COZ IT MAKE SENSE TO ME BUT WHY IT DON'T MAKE SENSE TO YOU????????? sorry!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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lukeschett
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Posted: 11:22AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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This one is very hard. I still can't get it. There aren't any hints, are there?
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Gizzer
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Posted: 11:52AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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TanCW wrote: btw is this game like the last one??
you know, like we can play on when we get the answer??
Yes.
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Gizzer
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Posted: 11:56AM Mar 31, 2008 |
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lukeschett wrote: This one is very hard. I still can't get it. There aren't any hints, are there?
Ordinarily, hints would be provided at the beginning of the next round.
I didn't expect anyone to need a hint for this one, which is why I chose this as the first challenge.
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lukeschett
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Posted: 12:19PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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But if we can't solve the puzzle, we get fired, right? Then what's the point of the hints because the people who got it moved on? Or does each round have multiple questions?
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Gizzer
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Posted: 12:24PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Each round has as many challenges as you can solve. When you solve the first challenge, you get the second challenge, and so on.
You're right, if people can't solve it, then according to the rules, they will have to be fired.
I honestly didn't think anyone would need a hint for this challenge.
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cinnamon30
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Posted: 01:19PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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There is no obvious pattern that I can see. I have tried many different scenarios but none have worked. I may be overthinking it, as I tend to do that. 
Giz, is the number itself the next page or do we pm you the answer and you give us the next page?
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Knowledge is not power. The USE of knowledge is power. |
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Gizzer
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Posted: 01:28PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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The answer (ie the number) is the next page.
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Smeraldina
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Posted: 01:45PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Gizzer wrote: Strange. I thought you'd all find the first one to be easy! I guess that's further proof that I am a poor judge of challenge difficulty.
For me, series challenges aren't a particular strength, so I'm not a good judge of what makes an easy or hard series challenge.
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PineappleMama
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Posted: 02:25PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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K, my vote is in... off to take a peek at the Challenge... *bites nails*
I Feel Like Chicken Tonight Like Chicken Tonight... |
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ltblupngn
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Posted: 02:45PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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my vote is saved
"Fall down again Bella?" "No Emmet, I punched a werewolf in the face." |
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menz
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Posted: 02:53PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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I may be out of this one early, as I am completely stuck on this challenge and my available time to devote to braingle is dwindling for this round.
Maybe a beer will get my puzzle-solving juices flowing.....
"If you're going to tell a story, here's an idea: Have a point! It makes things so much more interesting for the listener!!!" -Planes, Trains, and Automobiles |
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TRILLIONAIRE
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Posted: 02:56PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Vote saved.
Ah, I think I solved this one. I'll be back in a minute to see if it was correct.
-Nope, I was wrong.
-- Ah, I think I found the answer to the series. Gizzer asks for the final number in the series. Because the numbers keep increasing, we can assume the the final number would be infinity. Too bad that was the wrong answer. 
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lukeschett
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Posted: 04:35PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Nice thought though.
This signature is better than your signature. It's true. |
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Gizzer
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Posted: 04:56PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Yes it is a nice thought.
**Wonders how she can use that in a future challenge.**
On a completely unrelated topic, I've been receiving calls from phone number 123-456-7890 for a couple of weeks now, and ignoring them. Tonight they switched their number to 512-345-6789. *Sigh*
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PineappleMama
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Posted: 04:59PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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OMG Trill I though of the EXACT same thing!!
Oh well... back to the drawing board.
I Feel Like Chicken Tonight Like Chicken Tonight... |
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HScott13
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Posted: 05:04PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Well, I've cast my vote, but I'm getting nowhere with this challenge. I suspect I won't be in this game very long! Oh well, back to the challenge, and hope for a flash of inspiration.
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Harmony_Girl
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Posted: 05:10PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Noooo idea. My best option is to go with random numbers and hope one works out.
"Charlie, we accept the love we think we deserve." |
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HScott13
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Posted: 05:19PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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That crossed my mind too!
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lukeschett
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Posted: 06:22PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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I did that.
This signature is better than your signature. It's true. |
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cinnamon30
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Posted: 07:36PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Me too.
Knowledge is not power. The USE of knowledge is power. |
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lukeschett
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Posted: 07:39PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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I got it!
This signature is better than your signature. It's true. |
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Gizzer
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Posted: 07:45PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Just a gentle reminder that players should not indicate that they have solved a challenge publicly.
Thank you.
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TRILLIONAIRE
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Posted: 07:59PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Gizzer, I don't think I'll be able to solve this by the round ends, is that alright? My local internet is starting maintenance tomorrow and they said it should last until the afternoon.
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Gizzer
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Posted: 08:16PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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I'm sorry, Trill, but you have had opportunity today to work on the challenge, and still have time left before "tomorrow" to work on it. I cannot make an exception for you because you will not have the full round to work on the challenge, as that is basically true for everyone, for various reasons. Just do the best you can with the time you have left.
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Harmony_Girl
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Posted: 08:47PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Giz, if we absolutely can't get the challenge, what should we do then, I'm a bit lost...
"Charlie, we accept the love we think we deserve." |
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Gizzer
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Posted: 09:05PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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Anyone who absolutely can't get the challenge before the end of the first round will have to be fired. I will really feel bad about that, because there are a lot of players still in that situation, and I really didn't expect that.
If you don't want that to happen then you have 2 options:
1) Try again using a different approach.
2) Ask for help from someone who has solved the challenge.
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grilledcheese
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Posted: 10:06PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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voted
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Gizzer
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Posted: 10:21PM Mar 31, 2008 |
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OK, folks, I have got to log off and go to bed before someone else sends me a PM.
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WittyKitty
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Posted: 01:28AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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Wow, I get to vote for Smeraldina without a reason for once!
Baila como si nadie está mirando. |
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Smeraldina
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Posted: 02:36AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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I haven't noticed that that ever stops anyone else....
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V_Bapat
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Posted: 06:04AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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This is a really tough one. None of my logic worked on this sequence. Tried googling but of no use.  
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Gizzer
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Posted: 06:45AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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Good morning everyone. You've been busy; I have 8 new private messages in my box.
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cinnamon30
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Posted: 06:48AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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Hey dina, this is the 2nd game that I haven't voted for you in the first round!
Good morning Giz. I think you may have stumped many of us with your challenges already. I did the same as V_Bapat and found some interesting ideas, but none have worked.
Knowledge is not power. The USE of knowledge is power. |
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Smeraldina
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Posted: 07:42AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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LOL! Oh, that was a good one.
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Smeraldina
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Posted: 07:43AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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EDITING my post out, because I realized in joking around I was giving away an answer. Sorry, Gizzer. 
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Gizzer
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Posted: 07:51AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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It seems you caught it before I saw it, Smeraldina.
Maybe you can share the joke later.
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brainster
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Posted: 07:59AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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I voted but didn't get the answer yet. Still trying to get my overworked brain to figure it out. Sigh...Evil Genius I tell you!
The tools of the mind can be wrongly used, but the mind possesses no wrong tools. |
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lukeschett
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Posted: 08:15AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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Who, me? Why yes, I am.
This signature is better than your signature. It's true. |
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Gizzer
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Posted: 08:50AM Apr 1, 2008 |
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Time's up folks!
I am pleased to report that everyone voted as requested. However, there are 2 players who did not solve the first challenge.
I would like to stress once again that players NOT discuss the number of challenges that they have solved.
There are a number of people who indicated in this round that they had not solved the first challenge. Fortunately, many of those players later solved it. Some did not.
For the record, folks, brainster got in under the wire and is very lucky she did.
All players must realize that, if you publicly declare that you are in last place or do not meet the conditions to continue to the next round, I will have to fire you, even if you are in an alliance.
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V_Bapat
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Posted: 12:55PM Apr 1, 2008 |
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Doesn't look like anyone has reported solving the second one
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PineappleMama
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Posted: 02:47PM Apr 1, 2008 |
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Anyone else thinking that a straight jacket is THE new spring accessory?
I Feel Like Chicken Tonight Like Chicken Tonight... |
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knocknock
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Posted: 02:47PM Apr 1, 2008 |
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Does anyone else need a hint?
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knocknock
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Posted: 03:44PM Apr 1, 2008 |
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Funny...we posted that at the same moment.
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cinnamon30
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Posted: 06:18PM Apr 1, 2008 |
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Piney, I'll take that straightjacket. I have pulled out so much hair I will be bald soon. I know they say married couples tend to look alike after a few years of marriage but I thought I had many more to go before that happened.
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V_Bapat
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Posted: 11:11PM Apr 1, 2008 |
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knocknock wrote: Does anyone else need a hint?
I would rather ask if there is anyone who does not need a hint.
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ZzTwoTonezZ
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Posted: 12:49AM Apr 2, 2008 |
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Gizzer
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Posted: 07:02AM Apr 2, 2008 |
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Round 2 will begin shortly.
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