It's the "Sorry I ain't been around" contest!

gagners · #1 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 02:29 PM

sorry guys, but life has been awfully hectic of late - ergo, no time for alot of stuff I enjoy, like chiptalk.

So, although my schedule hasn't slowed much, I'd like to give you guys something to nibble at. This is pretty tough, I gotta say: wifey couldn't even solve it and she was there for all of it.

So here's the contest. attached are a bunch of photos that explain why 2007 has been so busy. Simply figure out the events, with enough detail, in order, and win the prize (which is also part of the game, you'll see). Value = +/- $25.

Not sure how long I'll let this run, but here we go...

EDIT: IF YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT WHAT I DO FOR A LIVING, SOME OF THIS WILL BE SUPER-TOUGH...
EDIT #2: THE BOAT PHOTO REQUIRES AT LEAST 4 PIECES OF INFO TO BE CORRECT...

noelsarchs · #2 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 04:48 PM

1. a torch
2. planning a wedding
3. picking out colors and materials for renovation
4. a cruise
5. kissing significant other
6. rock climbing
7. where you live

Big Mike · #3 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 05:06 PM

1. You ran across the country with an Olympic flame
2. You joined the Masons.
3. You made soap.
4. You went on a fabulous caribbean cruise in a starboard side penthouse-type cabin.
5. You got married.
6. Spent a lot of time rock climbing.
7. You dropped smart bombs.

UtahRod · #4 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 06:31 PM

Attended Pathfinder School
Became a Mason
Made soap
Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Valor, sails out of Miami, standing at the front of te ship, looking rearward, near the slide that goes to the dolphin pool
got, or renewed, wedding vows
Ranger School, Benning Mountain Phase
Fort Lee, Va

DE OPPRESSO LIBER

cpiaaq · #5 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 11:31 PM

5.You got married.
6.You got deployed by the military.
1.You joined an elite group of soldiers, possibly earning a medal.
4.You never had a proper honeymoon, and there was the special cruise for returning soldiers.... so you and your new and sorely missed wife spent 7 days on the Carnival Valor.
2.Post-deployment, you've decided to become a mason.
3.With your wife started a small business making organic hand-crafted bath products.
7.The fruits of which have allowed you to purchase your first home.

mike33 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 12:17 AM

Assuming the pictures are out of order;

1. You joined the Masons

2. You went to Ranger School
3. Airborne jump over Ft Lee
4. Earned your pathfinder badge
5. Got married - Congrats!
6. Honeymoon on Carnival Valor...they had the military discount, the casino for you, the spa for your wife, and you took the western route.
7. You started making home made soap.

RadixLecti · #7 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 06:38 AM

While competing in the special olympics (1), you were abducted by the illuminati(2), stuffed in a box with only a wet sponge(3) for your sanitary needs, and shipped to an undisclosed destination via a cargo ship(4).

High atop a cliff, the box was opened and you were forced into a shotgun marriage(5). Managing to finally escape by enticing the new wife into kinky sex and handcuffing her to the bed, you started to climb down the cliff(6). Losing your grip, you fell the last kilometer(7), miraculously surviving by falling into a pile of manure.

gagners · #8 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RadixLecti

While competing in the special olympics (1), you were abducted by the illuminati(2), stuffed in a box with only a wet sponge(3) for your sanitary needs, and shipped to an undisclosed destination via a cargo ship(4).

High atop a cliff, the box was opened and you were forced into a shotgun marriage(5). Managing to finally escape by enticing the new wife into kinky sex and handcuffing her to the bed, you started to climb down the cliff(6). Losing your grip, you fell the last kilometer(7), miraculously surviving by falling into a pile of manure.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! Holy poop batman! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

I have been laughing, cereal, for 5 minutes straight.

You sir are (not) correct. But PM me your address and I have something coming to you for this...

gagners · #9 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 06:51 AM

Good guesses all, but UtahRod's shot group is most impressive - although a bit off still. but what else could I expect from a QP?

You guys have all of them except 1. It's is nowhere near correct yet - except for one of the words used in the guesses. There's 2 that require a tad more detail. One was getting there, but fell a little short (hint: specifics, not generalities), the other has been technically answered correctly, but WHY would I add that place???? (MAJOR hint there).

EDIT: NOONE HAS EVEN MENTIONED THE ATTACHED PIC. ALL THE OTHERS SHOW EXCEPT FOR THAT ONE... SHOULD BE EASY ENOUGH THOUGH.

Sorry to be a pain in the ass, but... no wait. Not sorry, this is fun

doing well guys!

RadixLecti · #10 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gagners

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!! Holy poop batman! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

I have been laughing, cereal, for 5 minutes straight.

You sir are (not) correct. But PM me your address and I have something coming to you for this...

Lol. I'm glad I was able to entertain, but are you sure a laugh is worth the cost of shipping to Sweden?