Ok there is no quiz thread , so I will put this here :)
First person to name my monster dog gets the prize.
Guess once a day and first correct answer gets the set:yahoo:
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Quote from: 'trout' pid='2063' dateline='1351583288'Ok there is no quiz thread , so I will put this here :)
First person to name my monster dog gets the prize.
Guess once a day and first correct answer gets the set:yahoo:
Here is the Beast
Now here is the prize
Smelly, now :yahoo:
Smelly,
:welcome:
I have called the little stinker that at times but NO, Its not her real name.
Try again tomorrow:tease:
Don't be shy you mob.
This isn't a scam, I do this every now and then because I simply enjoy giving stuff away to fellow collectors every now and then. And it is a good example for other members to share as well:yahoo:
So give it a crack you may get the 2012 coins you are now activly hunting for.
:dance2:
Terry, Terrie
Quote from: 'Graham' pid='2066' dateline='1351585786'Terry, Terrie
No sorry
Second letter in your guess is correct ( I guess it is fair to give hints)
Try again tommorow :cards:
Trout - I would be shocked if your dog was not called "Florin" :D
Pedro
Quote from: 'Pedro' pid='2069' dateline='1351586022'Trout - I would be shocked if your dog was not called "Florin" :D
Pedro
HeHe It would be IF I named her but no the missus ( She who MUST be obeyed) called the shots there.
Tomorrow is another day :cards:
Ok, I'll go with beaver.
Quote from: 'gnome' pid='2072' dateline='1351588013'Ok, I'll go with beaver.
Just because she is a girl doggy i suppose :laugh2:.
No good guess but try again :cards:
I have sent gobbledock (Mark) the answer.
So no hounding him.
Sorry mate , but things have to be above board here:yahoo:
My guess is Ben
I have a cute little dog like this, his name is Jack, so I am going to guess Jackie.
Quote from: 'gac_1808' pid='2074' dateline='1351590536'My guess is Ben
Ben , Krikey mate its a girl dog.
A couple of more hints,
Its a girls name
It is also an iconic Aussie name.
No more hints :cards:
Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='2075' dateline='1351590962'I have a cute little dog like this, his name is Jack, so I am going to guess Jackie.
Nice try Trigger, it is part jack russell ( ya gotta love em)
But No look at the hints I have given :ok:
How about Melba?
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='2081' dateline='1351593935'How about Melba?
Nice try ( now we are thinking) but sorry No :(
elle.
Quote from: 'Australian coin' pid='2083' dateline='1351594346'elle.
Sorry AC, Look through the clues.
When the name is found everyone will kick themselves:give_heart:
Nellie ?
(I used google for this one!)
Quote from: 'Fr45h3R' pid='2085' dateline='1351595086'Nellie ?
(I used google for this one!)
Almost there, But No Sadly :(
Is it Penny?
Quote from: 'enworb' pid='2087' dateline='1351595604'Is it Penny?
No but that and Florin would hve been my choice :good:
QuoteNice try Trigger, it is part jack russell ( ya gotta love em)
But No look at the hints I have given :ok:
They are the best dog. :)
Here's mine.
How about Nelly ?
My 2nd guess: Kelly
2nd guess- Melba
Going with Bell....
Quote from: 'gnome' pid='2100' dateline='1351629228'Going with Bell....
That has a nice ring to it :)
But no not yet.
I have inside information, Trout please re-read this page.
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='2097' dateline='1351624980'My 2nd guess: Kelly
BINGO
We have a winner:wavemulticolor:
send me a PM with your mailing details and your hunt for 2012 uncirculated coins is OVER :yahoo:
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='2109' dateline='1351632194'I have inside information, Trout please re-read this page.
How on earth did I miss that post:sleepy:
Thanks for the contest. :grin:
Watch this space as I will be announcing a contest as soon as I can decide on a prize. :winkextra:
New Quiz: Guess who is my favourite Author. You may ask questions, but only one question or guess per person per day. If it looks like taking too long, I might give some hints.
The prizes:
Unc 2010 Melb Cup 50c on Card
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Unc 2010 Royal Engagement 50c on Card
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Is it a lady?
Wilber Smith :angel:
Quote from: 'trout' pid='2134' dateline='1351643771'Wilber Smith :angel:
Sorry, No.
Bryce Courtenay
James Mitchener?
Your prize is on its way Nev :yahoo:
ha ha the person who wrote 50 shades of grey
Greg McDonald :)
Virginia Andrews ?
Sorry, no to all the above guesses / questions so far.
J.R.R. Tolkein.
Quote from: 'markn' pid='2187' dateline='1351711330'J.R.R. Tolkein.
Sorry, No
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='2188' dateline='1351711664'Quote from: 'markn' pid='2187' dateline='1351711330'J.R.R. Tolkein.
Sorry, No
I think you are mistaken. He's everyone's favourite author. :yahoo: :yahoo:
Quote from: 'markn' pid='2191' dateline='1351716133'Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='2188' dateline='1351711664'Quote from: 'markn' pid='2187' dateline='1351711330'J.R.R. Tolkein.
Sorry, No
I think you are mistaken. He's everyone's favourite author. :yahoo: :yahoo:
Never read anything by him, so obviously NOT
everyone’s favourite. :grin:
Want a clue? The only thing my favourite author has in common with Tolkien is that they are both "Deceased". :winkextra:
Agatha Christie?
I will Keep a note of authors guessed for next time I am browsing in a second hand bookshop. Might put me onto something worth reading.
Jeff
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='2202' dateline='1351720967'Agatha Christie?
I will Keep a note of authors guessed for next time I am browsing in a second hand bookshop. Might put me onto something worth reading.Jeff
Sorry - No, Females already ruled out. :biggrin:
Stephen King ?
Quote from: 'accumulator' pid='2214' dateline='1351723914'Stephen King ?
Sorry - No
Was he prolific?
I woulod say your favorite auther would be "your boss"
He is the bloke that writes the pay checks.
I know for certain my boss is MY favorite auther:yahoo:
Quote from: 'Graham' pid='2244' dateline='1351734537'Was he prolific?
Reasonably so, 14 Works that I know of. :winkextra:
Quote from: 'trout' pid='2246' dateline='1351735326'I woulod say your favorite auther would be "your boss"He is the bloke that writes the pay checks.I know for certain my boss is MY favorite auther:yahoo:
I s'pose you could say my Boss is the Treasurer, seeing as I'm retired and receive the OAP. :blush:
Ian Fleming?
Quote from: 'Pedro' pid='2252' dateline='1351739702'Ian Fleming?
You're the closest so far, totally different genre though. :whistle2:
Zane Grey
Quote from: 'Fordprefect' pid='2260' dateline='1351746976'Zane Grey
Sorry - No.
Robert Fleming? :O
Quote from: 'AaronG' pid='2298' dateline='1351766240'Robert Fleming? :O
Sorry, No. Close clue was related to Country of Author. :grin:
Haha my bad, any clue onto what sort of books he wrote? :P
Bryce Courtenay ?
Quote from: 'accumulator' pid='2319' dateline='1351780576'Bryce Courtenay ?
Sorry No, he was already guessed back on Page 1.
I can't be too specific with the clues, but all up there are 12 letters in his name.
William Blake?
Quote from: 'AaronG' pid='2351' dateline='1351819696'William Blake?
Sorry, No.
OK, let's see if we can find a winner.
Clue: He had another profession before and after becoming an author.
i say clementine ,, yep that,s it ..
,, kel ,,
Quote from: 'keldaw' pid='2485' dateline='1351937204'i say clementine ,, yep that,s it ..,, kel ,,
Sorry No. I think you might be answering an earlier quiz though. :winkextra:
Enjoying this thread - my question - Is author English?
Quote from: 'adud2304' pid='2504' dateline='1351992444'Enjoying this thread - my question - Is author English?
Yes!!
Lewis Carroll ?
Quote from: 'accumulator' pid='2509' dateline='1351998077'Lewis Carroll ?
Sorry, No, but the letter count for each word is correct. 1st Name 5 - Last Name 7 :winkextra:
Edith Sitwell...?
Bruce Channon?
Quote from: 'AaronG' pid='2523' dateline='1352024343'Edith Sitwell...?
Quote from: 'Ozcoins' pid='2529' dateline='1352029993'Bruce Channon?
Sorry, No to both.
How about "James Herriot"?
Quote from: 'Ozcoins' pid='2541' dateline='1352065665'How about "James Herriot"?
YES!!!! Congratulations! :yahoo: :dance: :dance2: :grin: :laughingneqw:
Whew! Thank goodness that's over. It took a lot longer than I thought it would.
Congratz Ozcoins!
Thanks Nancy!
My NCLT collection is growing!
My prize from trout's quiz arrived here Tuesday, lovely set! Thanks trout! :biggrin:
Ozcoins prize from my Quiz was posted yesterday. :whistle2:
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='2675' dateline='1352325872'My prize from trout's quiz arrived here Tuesday, lovely set! Thanks trout! :biggrin:
Ozcoins prize from my Quiz was posted yesterday. :whistle2:
No worries :good:
I'm glad you like em:friends:
Thanks Nancy!!