Hey Guys,
Who wants a new 6" Dial Caliper. I'll pick a number between 1 and 250. Whoever guesses correctly or comes closest wins! No number can be picked twice so choose your number early. 1st runner up wins a five piece pick set.
Good luck! All members welcome :)
cool! my guess is 149.
277
169
Quote from: sandpiper on August 14, 2012, 04:05:19 AM
Huh?
;D ;D sorry, my old badge number ... didn't look at 250 limit ... sorry .. how about 27 ...
Quote from: KevinP on August 14, 2012, 04:08:03 AM
;D ;D sorry, my old badge number ... didn't look at 250 limit ... sorry .. how about 27 ...
Got that favorite number stuck in your head huh :P
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Nice offer, sandpiper.
105
Quote from: sandpiper on August 14, 2012, 04:22:11 AM
Got that favorite number stuck in your head huh :P
Yea ... played it at Saratoga race track yesterday for first 3 races plus the dd ... :) $$$$ first 3 races .. 2.. 7 ... 7 -- DD 2-7
( for those that know.. I play $ 5.00 across the board ) ....
17
224
140
7
Dale Jrs number 88 :-*
Mike 8)
48
51
220 :)
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1
contest rules? drawing date?
Sorry, don't mean to be impatient. Just the kid in me. :)
Quote from: sbcrockett on August 14, 2012, 08:16:12 AM
contest rules? drawing date?
Sorry, don't mean to be impatient. Just the kid in me. :)
Rules:
1) Limited to first 250! :D
Quote from: cmj21973 on August 14, 2012, 08:30:39 AM
Rules:
1) Limited to first 250! :D
Well...... Technically, he did NOT say a "whole number between 1 and 250", so fractions (or decimals) should be as good as any of the others. ;) ;D
Quote from: Davio on August 14, 2012, 09:53:18 AM
Well...... Technically, he did NOT say a "whole number between 1 and 250", so fractions (or decimals) should be as good as any of the others. ;) ;D
Good point.
Seeing as the prize is a caliper it would be to three decimal places (.001 = 1 mil).
1) Limited to first 250,000 !!! ;D ;D
133 for me 8)
69 the wife's fave number and mine too :D
Quote from: sbcrockett on August 14, 2012, 08:16:12 AM
contest rules? drawing date?
Sorry, don't mean to be impatient. Just the kid in me. :)
No problem :-* Let's give everybody a chance to guess and make it this Saturday. Rules: Guess between 1-250. Whole numbers! To be fair, I'll put 1-250 in a box and have one of my kids pull the number and video tape it. (Crosshairs idea) :) Dial caliper drawing first, runner up prize second.
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Dang, only 18 dudes in the drawing so far ??? Makes my odds of winning seem prettttty good :D
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This is gonna be a long thread!!!
Thanks for offering these in contest.
I'll pick 191.
Quote from: sandpiper on August 14, 2012, 02:11:18 PM
No problem :-* Let's give everybody a chance to guess and make it this Saturday. Rules: Guess between 1-250. Whole numbers! To be fair, I'll put 1-250 in a box and have one of my kids pull the number and video tape it. (Crosshairs idea) :) Dial caliper drawing first, runner up prize second.
or you could just use a random number generator. my old boss at work use to do that when he couldn't get any volunteers for crap projects!
83
007 8)
Quote from: kmanoni on August 14, 2012, 08:01:41 PM
007 8)
Great number but Chongman already guessed it. Pick again :)
Quote from: sbcrockett on August 14, 2012, 07:44:07 PM
or you could just use a random number generator. my old boss at work use to do that when he couldn't get any volunteers for crap projects!
Makes my life easier but I'd like everyone to see the drawing. Is that possible?
Quote from: sandpiper on August 14, 2012, 08:31:25 PM
Makes my life easier but I'd like everyone to see the drawing. Is that possible?
is what possible?
everyone seeing the drawing
record it from the time you drop the numbers in to the time you pull them out ???
Quote from: 1377x on August 14, 2012, 08:59:36 PM
is what possible?
everyone seeing the drawing
record it from the time you drop the numbers in to the time you pull them out ???
That's what I planned to do with the video drawing but a number generator was mentioned and with that I'm lost ???
sandpiper - you are a gentleman and a scholar.
The engineer in me want to guess Pi but as that is against the rules I will take 75.
12
49
Quote from: sandpiper on August 14, 2012, 09:18:35 PM
That's what I planned to do with the video drawing but a number generator was mentioned and with that I'm lost ???
if you use a random number generator
i guess i would show the numbers being entered in the generator on the screen hit enter
its recording the monitor
i used a r#g before they are quick once you hit the button
for me, 13 of course...
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Quote from: 1377x on August 15, 2012, 01:50:35 AM
i used a r#g before they are quick once you hit the button
good point, Ed. so maybe the better way is to get a big wheel like the Price is Right just to add to the tension and excitement! :P
Quote from: sbcrockett on August 15, 2012, 06:19:03 AM
good point, Ed. so maybe the better way is to get a big wheel like the Price is Right just to add to the tension and excitement! :P
that would be interesting!
i know you have an old life game sandpiper,doesnt everybody ;D
do a wheel of fortune raffle :)
Quote from: 1377x on August 15, 2012, 06:40:10 AM
that would be interesting!
i know you have an old life game sandpiper,doesnt everybody ;D
do a wheel of fortune raffle :)
Better be careful. I got some of them Game of LIFE "share the wealth" cards. Make them real and I'll mess you up! ;) ;D ;D ;D
I don't think I saw #200 taken, if not that's me ;)
This gentleman would like to enter the contest with # 000 please :D ;D
Quote from: BDS on August 15, 2012, 03:34:39 PM
This gentleman would like to enter the contest with # 000 please :D ;D
Looks like he could eat peanuts out of a Coke bottle without even turning it up! ;D
Quote from: BDS on August 15, 2012, 03:34:39 PM
This gentleman would like to enter the contest with # 000 please :D ;D
Noted and registered :-*
Quote from: BDS on August 15, 2012, 03:34:39 PM
This gentleman would like to enter the contest with # 000 please :D ;D
daring choice. but I would expect nothing less from Mr. Larson. :P
daring choice ;D ;D ;D
hey thats not a valid choice
(http://moesucks.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/eat-my-shorts.jpg) ;D ;D :P
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30...................249.250
did I win? lol jk I do not need calipers but it is very nice of you to give the calipers away!
Quote from: 1377x on August 15, 2012, 08:52:36 PM
hey thats not a valid choice
(http://moesucks.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/eat-my-shorts.jpg) ;D ;D :P
Oh, I thought he was registering for the gumball in a jar counting contest ???
Quote from: sandpiper on August 15, 2012, 10:01:02 PM
Oh, I thought he was registering for the gumball in a jar counting contest ???
;D ;D ;D
Bucky said...Hey, that's not a valid choice (#000)
Wow... that Bucky is sharp as a basketball ain't he? :D ;D
Found a few number generators on the web and kinda like sbcrockett's idea. One last detail, what about a tie? Suggestions?
#9
and if I win, you can give it to the runner up and move the picks to the #3 spot......ok? (I have a couple sets).
Quote from: arkmaker on August 16, 2012, 01:38:42 AM
#9
and if I win, you can give it to the runner up and move the picks to the #3 spot......ok? (I have a couple sets).
You got it, very generous :)
Quote from: sandpiper on August 16, 2012, 01:28:48 AM
Found a few number generators on the web and kinda like sbcrockett's idea. One last detail, what about a tie? Suggestions?
how can there be a tie?
Quote from: 1377x on August 16, 2012, 02:46:43 AM
how can there be a tie?
Because if nobody guesses the exact number it goes to the closest guess. If someone guesses one number below and someone else guesses one number higher we would have a tie.
Quote from: sandpiper on August 16, 2012, 04:14:42 AM
Because if nobody guesses the exact number it goes to the closest guess. If someone guesses one number below and someone else guesses one number higher we would have a tie.
so what is the random number generator for?
im confused now
is a drawing? or guess closest to the number you picked ???
then I guess sandpiper gets to eenie, meenie, minie, moe!
"Hey Guys,
Who wants a new 6" Dial Caliper. I'll pick a number between 1 and 250. Whoever guesses correctly or comes closest wins! No number can be picked twice so choose your number early. 1st runner up wins a five piece pick set.
Good luck! All members welcome "
Here's the original post. If there's a tie I'll flip a coin or something :-*
ok!
i got confused when the random number generator was mentioned.i have seen them used for raffles.it would be a first to it used used to pick a number .its a good idea.
i had a giveaway cant remember if it was herr or a firearm forum all i remember is it was for a part..i gave everybody who entered a number in the order they responded.i used the random generator to pick the winner
is that what you are going to pick a number with?
if so then now i get it,i just assumed you had a number pre picked :-[
now im inspired to do another giveaway i have to look and see what i have
saturdays coming up fast
good luck everyone!!!
FYI:
Random number generators are not random. That's why mega-jackpot lotteries use numbered balls.
Quote from: 1377x on August 16, 2012, 06:48:54 AM
if so then now i get it,i just assumed you had a number pre picked :-[
That was the original idea but a video of the number being picked is a bit more exciting and is better for the integrity of the contest.
Quote from: sandpiper on August 16, 2012, 12:46:40 PM
That was the original idea but a video of the number being picked is a bit more exciting and is better for the integrity of the contest.
None of my business, really, but if you want exciting... maybe put all the numbers on a wall and bring somebody in blindfolded with a Crosman gun and let them take a shot. Whatever number is closest to the hole wins. Film the whole thing. :D
Or put all the numbers in a pinata. Shoot it with a Crosman gun until one readable number falls out (might take awhile), then another. Film THAT! ;D
I'll go with 3.............
Thanks for the contest, fun to play! :-*
Quote from: Davio on August 16, 2012, 01:44:48 PM
None of my business, really, but if you want exciting... maybe put all the numbers on a wall and bring somebody in blindfolded with a Crosman gun and let them take a shot. Whatever number is closest to the hole wins. Film the whole thing. :D
Or put all the numbers in a pinata. Shoot it with a Crosman gun until one readable number falls out (might take awhile), then another. Film THAT! ;D
Now that's tempting :-*
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Thanks
Here's where we are.
1 Plasticclassic
3 Slapstik
7 Chongman
9 arkmaker
12 Woody
13 Serpents Den
17 Sir William
27 Kevin P
48 2thepoint
49 Trophyhunter49
51 Noah
69 crossliner
75 AZAG
83 BDS
88 Crosshairs
91 DJhammer
99 728b
105 Breakfastchef
113 gdm620
125 Cowray
133 Big Ern
140 1377x
149 sbcrockett
169 QB78Guy
177 Fronzdan
191 Tater
200 seagullplayer
202 cmj21973
220 1772225
224 Davio
233 YSYEO
Last call 9:00 A.M. Saturday morning (US eastern standard time) so there's still time to guess.
I'll go with 233. Thanks!
OK guys, after a long argument with my iphone, computer and youtube I finally have the contest video. And the winners are .......... I won't spoil it. Watch the video and remember the member with the closest guess to the number wins :)
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLz3rF_A23s#ws]CAPOF Contest[/url]
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;D ;D I think the contest is over ....
so who won? ???
winners please step forward! :D
Here's where we are.
1 Plasticclassic
3 Slapstik
7 Chongman
9 arkmaker
12 Woody
13 Serpents Den
17 Sir William
27 Kevin P
48 2thepoint
49 Trophyhunter49
51 Noah
69 crossliner
75 AZAG
83 BDS
88 Crosshairs
91 DJhammer
99 728b
105 Breakfastchef
113 gdm620
125 Cowray
133 Big Ern
140 1377x
149 sbcrockett
169 QB78Guy
177 Fronzdan
191 Tater
200 seagullplayer
202 cmj21973
220 1772225
224 Davio
233 YSYEO
Congrats to crossliner (dial caliper) ad chongman (picks) :-* who came closest to the number drawn. Be sure to send me your mailing info.
congratulations to the winners! and thanks to sandpiper for making this week a little more exciting! :-*
congrats to the lucky winners!
Very Nice!!! Congrats to the winners. :)
Thanks for the raffle, that was fun :-* :-*
Dang man, first time ever I won something ;D
Thanks very much for the pick set and congrats to the first place winner :-*
I'm going to look in my special stash...think I have something for round two 8)
Congrats to the winners and very nice contest.
Very generous of you sandpiper.
Congrats to the winners and thank you sandpiper for the contest.
Appreciate all of the nice comments but I have to give credit to all the awesome members of this forum, Brutuz for creating this little community and giving me the go ahead to do the contest and certainly Crosshairs for the awesome idea. I was lucky enough to win his raffle!
Congrats to the winners. Sandpiper, you have a SE PA accent.
Quote from: breakfastchef on August 18, 2012, 11:26:31 PM
Congrats to the winners. Sandpiper, you have a SE PA accent.
Yup, picked up on that huh.
Anyone have crossliner's email? Still haven't heard from him.
Congrats to the winners. RC
Quote from: sandpiper on August 20, 2012, 04:28:13 PM
Anyone have crossliner's email? Still haven't heard from him.
he is in the philippines and was last active yesterday morning before the drawing.he'll probably be checking in soon
Congrats to the winners, and to everyone else: maybe next time.
Quote from: 1377x on August 20, 2012, 08:02:54 PM
he is in the philippines and was last active yesterday morning before the drawing.he'll probably be checking in soon
Thanks Ed, It's sitting here waiting for him :-*
Quote from: sandpiper on August 20, 2012, 11:49:05 PM
Thanks Ed, It's sitting here waiting for him :-*
no problem have you pm'd him?
if someone hasnt been active and i pm them, they seem to respond quickly
Quote from: 1377x on August 21, 2012, 02:46:48 AM
no problem have you pm'd him?
if someone hasnt been active and i pm them, they seem to respond quickly
Yup, pm'd him but no response and no profile email link. He'll show up :)
Hola Mr. SP :) I seem to be lucky when it comes to raffles and women :D Been very busy at my brother's farm lately supervising construction works but not too busy sniping roof rats at night :-*..Got more than a doz. no misses so far ( off topic gents sorry ) and I must say that the 1399'd standard-barreled 1377 is really doing its job and more. W/ the CAPOF-recommended trigger and some simple mods it has become an anathema to the rat populace..Special thanks to mr. SP. Best regards.
Very cool John congrats to the winners :-* that was fun.
Mike 8)
Thank you Mr. sandpiper, pick set arrived this morning :-*
A big thank you to all the forum members who picked the wrong number too :D
Quote from: chongman on August 23, 2012, 08:14:22 PM
Thank you Mr. sandpiper, pick set arrived this morning :-*
A big thank you to all the forum members who picked the wrong number too :D
thats funny!
enjoy your prize and dont prick yourself ;) ;D ;D
Quote from: chongman on August 23, 2012, 08:14:22 PM
Thank you Mr. sandpiper, pick set arrived this morning :-*
A big thank you to all the forum members who picked the wrong number too :D
You're welcome. Now go pick some old o-rings out and reseal something :-*
Pick them Crosman vaults :D
Pick and Grin ;D I'll need some backup...
Hola Mr. SandPiper..Notice from the post office arrived late this afternoon..Bummer coz today is a Friday and I swear I hear it saying come and get come and get me :( :-X Thanks a bunch and best regards.l
I'm going with 133
Thanks! :-*
Too late mr. Slapstik ;D Mr. Chongman and crossliner baby are the winners of this contest sorry 8)
Quote from: crossliner on September 14, 2012, 03:31:52 PM
Hola Mr. SandPiper..Notice from the post office arrived late this afternoon..Bummer coz today is a Friday and I swear I hear it saying come and get come and get me :( :-X Thanks a bunch and best regards.l
Cool, I was wondering if you'd ever get it. It's only been about twenty days :)
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Hey Guys, Contest was over a couple weeks ago. Watch for the next one.
Quote from: sandpiper on September 15, 2012, 02:03:50 AM
Cool, I was wondering if you'd ever get it. It's only been about twenty days :)
I have had better luck before Mr. SP..Items from the US arriving in less than 15 days and vice versa,..My 3 Crosmans are another story though..Tomorrow is a Monday :-* Best regards.