The Great VR Scavenger Hunt

[DocO]

Hi ya'll... I'm not a terribly active member here on this site, but I thought I'd share this with you all to see if you'd be interested in giving it a go. I can't claim this as an original idea, as someone on another motorcycle board I frequent came up with it... We're having so much fun (that thread is 115 pages now), I thought I'd pass it on here.

Since we are heading into some beautiful weather, and we're all looking for any excuse to ride, lets see if we can have fun while we're at it!!

Here are the simple and basic rules... Don't forget.. this is for fun and entertainment!!


The person who scores first on the target gets to set the next target.
Targets must be fairly generic so that anyone can hit them with a little effort. No targets like, you, your bike, and the Golden Gate bridge for instance.. A more suitable target would be - you, your bike, and a truss style bridge.
Nothing dangerous or illegal.
No old pictures. You must seek out the target after it's announced, not use a picture you already have.
No Photoshopping.
Targets must involve you and your bike in some way.
Anyone may announce a prize for hitting the next target (prizes should be of minimal value or for the purpose of fund raisers on this site). A suitable prize would be a ride bell for instance.
Post your picture (or a link to your picture) in this thread.some of the funnier targets from the other site were things like "you, your bike, and a drag queen", or "you, your bike in front of an employement agency, and you holding a sign that says 'will work for chrome'", and a favorite of mine "You, your bike, and at least two Hooters girls (dressed in Hooters attire)".

So let me kick this off by setting the first target!

You, your bike, and a covered bridge.

Good Luck, have fun, and be creative!



PS: Mods and Admins - Please modify rules here as necessary to be within site policy. I don't want to step on any toes with regards to "prizes" or "fundraisers".

[Squidley]

I like it Doc!

....and your enthusiasm with getting it rolling. Now some of us northerners are snowbound still, but that might make for some interesting ideas.

....now where did I see a covered bridge at :confused24:

[Freebird]

I really do like this. Sounds like a LOT of fun and we should get some great pictures from it. I don't understand how the prizes or any fund raising works though. Even without that, I think it would be great.

[BluesLover]

Dang ... too bad I can't move things back in time, 'cause I've got me the covered bridge and the Hooters girls already done!!!

Cheers,

P.S. Oh yeah ... good idea!!!!

[Tom]

Dang Blueslover...You need to get to Austin to VISIT your brother,also invite me along,if you can attract women like that we will REALLY get along well..Dont tell Debby!

[DocO]

I really do like this. Sounds like a LOT of fun and we should get some great pictures from it. I don't understand how the prizes or any fund raising works though. Even without that, I think it would be great.

It was something that just sort of happened on the other site I frequent. Someone who sells ride bells on the site announced in the thread that they'd award a bell to the next target hit, just to add a little spice to the mix. It's certainly not necessary, but just thought I'd mention it.

And yes.. it is a LOT of fun, and we've got a ton of amazing pictures to prove it! :)

[BluesLover]

One of these days Tom, one of these days!

My buddy and I go to Florida every November to kind of close out our riding season. Last year, we thought we'd have some fun and made it an "All-Hooters" tour. For a week, we visited a different Hooters in and around the area where we were staying ... the grand finale was on Saturday when we had an appetizer at the Ft Myers Beach store (where that pictire was taken), lunch at the Cape Coral store and dessert at the Ft Myers store ... wound up hitting 11 different stores in the 7 days ... :cool10: ... got the pictures with the girls at each of them :).

Cheers,

[Ferrantelli]

Dang ... too bad I can't move things back in time, 'cause I've got me the covered bridge and the Hooters girls already done!!!

Cheers,

P.S. Oh yeah ... good idea!!!!
OK BluesLover it looks like you score the first target, set the next one.

[Lone Eagle]

Joe, I think that is an old picture - not one for this new contest :confused24:

Cool idea.

[DocO]

Joe, I think that is an old picture - not one for this new contest :confused24:

Cool idea.

That's correct.. the idea is to get folks out and in search of the target. Old pictures don't count. How do you prove it's not an old picture? The honor system! :)

[BluesLover]

OK BluesLover it looks like you score the first target, set the next one.
Hey Joe - that would be cheatin' because those were taken last July and November... guess I'll have to find me another covered bridge (there is one within an hour's ride, but it's still a wee bit chilly to do that one up this way.

Cheers,

[BradT]

guess I'll have to find me another covered bridge (there is one within an hour's ride, but it's still a wee bit chilly to do that one up this way.

Cheers,

....now where did I see a covered bridge at :confused24:

Brad there is one not 30 minutes away and we have never brought you there. I figure for sure we will be there this year.

Lou is that the one up here.

PS sounds like fun. By the time you get back to post someone beat you too it :rotf:

Brad

[BluesLover]

Lou is that the one up here.
Hey Brad - the only covered bridge left in Ontario is the one at West Montrose (pictured below), so yup, that's the one that I was talking about.

Cheers,

[BluesLover]

Wow Lou, hope you didn't get any smudges on that black cherry..LOLDoes drool count as "smudge"???

In all seriousness, we all had a lot of fun with the "John & Lou's All- Hooters Tour", including the girls and the store managers. At every store, we approached the managers first and told them what we were doing, and got their approval to have the young ladies come out for a picture on the bike. At the last stop on the tour (Spring Hill, FLA), they even gave each of us a calendar ...

Cheers,

[gibvel]

Okay, but what's the first prize? :Bunny:

[Freebird]

Sorry...I sent the prize to those Hooters girls. :)

[Yammer Dan]

If you can attrack girls like that with a 2nd Gen what are they going to dop when they see the REAL VENTURE???

[gibvel]

Actually, I thought it was DocO who was supposed to supply the first prize.

[Ramblingman]

Lou : Darn you ....ya beat me to the punch ...I have a pic of the West Montrose Bridge here somewhere .... Oh well better luck next time

Tom : You remember that ride we took ...the two of the three sisters ...If I remember right you were getting direction from a pretty hot ...oppppppppps sorry ....Deb might read this lol ......:stickinouttounge:

[Freebird]

HEY....nobody has beaten anybody. I think all the pics posted thus far have been old pics. They have to be new ones, taken since the challenge was made. :)

[cliffno350]

Tere aint any covered bridges in New Mexico maybe Ok or TX time for ride????

[halfwitt]

This has some potential! Now I need to get to Lancaster before someone posts a pic...

[Freebird]

OK folks...I can't say that I will provide a prize for ALL of these but for this first one, I will provide a VentureRider Guardian bell or two VentureRider patches (your choice) for the first one who posts a NEW picture of their bike by a covered bridge. As said earlier, it MUST be a picture taken since this was started. NOT a picture taken last year or any other time previous.

hmmmm....if the picture is of your bike AND the Hooters girls, I will include the bell AND the patches. :)

[pegscraper]

I WIN! I WIN! Taken about an hour ago.

Next picture has to be by a caboose. It doesn't have to be on tracks anymore. Not many of them are. It could be converted into a restaurant or something. But it has to be a real caboose.

[halfwitt]

This one will be tougher...I know lots of covered bridges.

[DocO]

I WIN! I WIN! Taken about an hour ago.

Next picture has to be by a caboose. It doesn't have to be on tracks anymore. Not many of them are. It could be converted into a restaurant or something. But it has to be a real caboose.


Awesome job!!

[Black Owl]

Good job Lynn.

From the looks of the water level, another day or two and you might have to look for another bridge.

Don.....

Any way to pin this thread so that it doesn't become buried????

[dray]

I WIN! I WIN! Taken about an hour ago.

Next picture has to be by a caboose. It doesn't have to be on tracks anymore. Not many of them are. It could be converted into a restaurant or something. But it has to be a real caboose.

that couldnt have been taken today there aint no SNOW!

LOL just kiddin with ya!

Nice pic

Dray

[bikerjohn51]

I'm in... I'll build a covered bridge if I have to... (as soon as this dang snow melts):cool10:this idea will have me glued to this site , to see what's next... especially when I'm on my trip to the east coast this summer... I hate computers, but I will allow my wife to bring her laptop, just so I can participate............later dudes, and dudettes JOHN

[Freebird]

I WIN! I WIN! Taken about an hour ago.

Next picture has to be by a caboose. It doesn't have to be on tracks anymore. Not many of them are. It could be converted into a restaurant or something. But it has to be a real caboose.

Send me your address and your preference of guardian bell or two patches. Nice picture. :thumbsup2:

Good job Lynn.

From the looks of the water level, another day or two and you might have to look for another bridge.

Don.....

Any way to pin this thread so that it doesn't become buried????

Geezzz Mr. Owl...you DO know how to "stick" a thread. :) I've done it though.

I'm in... I'll build a covered bridge if I have to... (as soon as this dang snow melts):cool10:this idea will have me glued to this site , to see what's next... especially when I'm on my trip to the east coast this summer... I hate computers, but I will allow my wife to bring her laptop, just so I can participate............later dudes, and dudettes JOHN

Too late on the covered bridge. The winner has now designated a caboose for the next challenge. Heck...there is actually a caboose about 12 miles up the road from me that has been converted to a diner...if I could just get my bike out of the driveway I could win this one.

[cecdoo]

Have a caboose rite up the road, and the weathers fine, but the bikes in the shop:sick: Maybe next one??? Craig

[pegscraper]

PM on its way.

That pic did turn out better than I thought it would. Lori was ill today and couldn't go down with me to take it. I ended up propping the camera up on one of the posts that's rammed into the ground in front of the bridge to keep traffic off of it, and then using a stick to level and aim the camera. The ten second timer just barely gave me enough time to run up there and jump on. In fact in this pic, I was still getting the bike into balance and shifting my weight and I looked up just in time to see the flash go off. I figured that one was no good, so I did another one that went better, but then I ended up using the first one anyway. I liked it better.

It's been in the 40s and 50s around here for several days. Our snow is gone. The water does look high in that pic, doesn't it? It didn't strike me as being that high when I was there.

I didn't know if I had to take a picture myself of what the next target had to be. I didn't see it as being a rule, so I didn't. I wonder if it might be a fun additional rule though. I could have done it. There are two cabooses within ten miles of me, and a couple more within an hour's ride. I rode by one of them on my way back home. What I really wanted to pick was an old round barn, but I figured they are really too rare for there to be much competition.

[BluesLover]

Next picture has to be by a caboose. Ok you guys ... you're stealing all of my already taken pictures!!! Here's one that was taken on last year's New England trip ... oh well... as always ... a dollar short and a year late ... :):bang head:

Cheers.

[pegscraper]

But I don't see you or your bike in that picture.

C'mon, y'all knew with a covered bridge as the first target that it had to be me, the one who hosted the covered bridge ride last Nov. 3.
(I think that whole thread has been deleted now in the interest of conserving board space.)

[halfwitt]

Looks more like a dining car than a caboose!

[BradT]

Heck...there is actually a caboose about 12 miles up the road from me that has been converted to a diner...if I could just get my bike out of the driveway I could win this one.

You could always put it in the trailer, and tow it up there. :stirthepot: I assume Mr. OWls Venture Ranger in the photo Could win ? :rotf:

I know I am a Pain, BUT here is an idea only, is it possible to start a NEW Topic area and each time there is a winner someone makes a new post, with the new Item for the scavenger.

This way it may make it easier to find what we are looking for. JUST an idea.

Brad

[rosebud]

Here it is a real live caboose, and NEWTrk's bike, but NEWTrk was behind the camera instead of in front of it... Is it okay? Does he win? He doesn't know how to set the timer on the camera.

[pegscraper]

Targets must involve you and your bike in some way.

I believe the rules say that the rider has to be in the picture. You, your bike, and a caboose.

[MikeM8560]

One of these days Tom, one of these days!

the Ft Myers Beach store (where that pictire was taken),

I though that looked familiar, I was just down there this afternoon on Work, turnes out the place was mobed with spring breakers. ( I forgot my camera)

This sounds like fun but not very many covered bridges near me :confused24:

[pegscraper]

Hey guys, if this is going to work, y'all will have to pay attention here. If you read the entire thread, you'll see that the covered bridge has been done. The new target is a caboose.

You, your bike, and a caboose.

[MikeM8560]

I know I am a Pain, BUT here is an idea only, is it possible to start a NEW Topic area and each time there is a winner someone makes a new post, with the new Item for the scavenger.

This way it may make it easier to find what we are looking for. JUST an idea.

Brad
My though on that is one could miss a new thread but if all the photos are in one thread the original you just have to go to the last page to see the new target:confused24:

[halfwitt]

Not a great picture but this was at 12:09 PM EDT today. I had all sorts of thoughts for a new target but in honor of the opening of the new baseball season...

You with a baseball cap on, your bike, a baseball field (your bike doesn't need to be ON the baseball field)

Play ball!

[gibvel]

Ooooops, sorry, it has to be You, your bike and a caboose but your trunk must be shut!! :rotf:
Good job, looks like a winner to me.

[halfwitt]

I was trying to find a place to set the camera and had the bike there just to get everything in the frame. A jogger came by and I flagged him down to take the picture. As soon as he took the picture I realized the trunk was still open. But the guy didn't seem to eager to be a photographer so I didn't ask him to retake it. Oh well...

[EasyRider]

so far we have had 1.covered bridge 2. caboose 3.????I'm way behind planned on the trip tp the longest covered bridge in California tomorrow....:confused24:

[halfwitt]

Next target is:


You with a baseball cap on, your bike, a baseball field (your bike doesn't need to be ON the baseball field)


Where is the longest covered bridge in California?

[DocO]

Excellent.. you guys are doing great! Hmm.. I usually keep a cap in my bags.. wonder if it's in there. I might be able to stop somewhere on the way home from work and snag this one if someone don't beat me to it. :)

[EasyRider]

http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/KnightsFerry.htm surrounding area

[Animal]

Bike, ball cap, Animal, and TWO ballfields: The original Kempsville Pony Ball Field and the new Kempsville Pony Ball Field. Pictures taken less than an hour ago-Honey is behind the camera.

The next mission, should you decide to accept it is

Your Bike, You, and a Lighthouse

[EasyRider]

Get the lighthouse photo!!!!!Then suggest You your bike and a snowman so the bikes up north can play lol

[halfwitt]

Probably won't get a winner from Kansas on this one!

[Animal]

I have seen lighthouses in places where there is no water.... like in front of a restaurant so how is this: It does not have to be a water navigation lighthouse, but it does have to be bigger than the bike.

[halfwitt]

I wasn't complaining! Actually, I'm in PA and there is a lighthouse down by the mighty Susquehanna River not far from here. I like the lighthouse idea. I've always enjoyed taking photos of lighthouses. If I could get up to Maine in the next few days I would do it! Good job on the ball parks by the way. I was trying to think of something appropriate to NCAA basketball, tax returns and then it hit me....my favorite, no second favorite, make it third favorite thing in life is baseball. Had to go with that.

[BradT]

Get the lighthouse photo!!!!!Then suggest You your bike and a snowman so the bikes up north can play lol

Thanks Just have to roll the bike out of garage into the driveway. Snowbanks are even larger than the bike still.

BRad

[Cinderella]

How about a bike beside a dead battery????????????:whistling::whistling:

[Honey]

There are some beautiful lighthouses out there... Animal and I actually went out a got a great picture after posting the target. We are waiting for someone to post a pic and win and then we will show off ours.

[Honey]

So far we have:

1) Covered Bridge won by pegscraper on 3/24
2) Caboose by halfwitt on 3/26
3) Baseball field & wearing a ball cap by Animal on 3/26

New Target: Lighthouse

[Ferrantelli]

Does the lighthouse on my front lawn count?
I did start my bike to move it in the driveway.:rotf::rotf:

[gibvel]

I'm gonna say. :thumbsup2: Although this brings up the point...why can't you use miniatures of anything. So maybe not.

Judges, what do you think.

[dynodon]

If I didn't have a bum leg and bad cold I would have put up a pic yesterday of a 3 story "lighthouse" in front of a car dealership. Has a light, but they made them stop the rotating one!

I say accept the miniature, and let him set the next target!

[Kregerdoodle]

Naw!!!! Come on, lets have the real thing......

[yamahamer]

I say:thumbsup2: it didn't say a real lighthouse!

[rosebud]

It did say though bigger than the bike.....

[DocO]

I'd have to say :thumbsup2: on the lighthouse. It didnt' say "real lighthouse". I love the ingenuity! Let's not forget that the target should be something that most folks could get.. If you're a long way from the coast, your chances of getting to a lighthouse in a short amount of time are pretty slim.

[yamahamer]

It did say though bigger than the bike.....
yea but that was 2 hours and 46 minutes after the mission.:whistling:

[Animal]

Good job :rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf:

It's bigger than the bike except for the windshield and it's not a diorama model. :cool10::cool10::cool10::cool10:

I like it set the next task !:080402gudl_prv::080402gudl_prv::080402gudl_prv:

[EasyRider]

I've already wore out the computer setting up three locations for friday so.... lighthouse or new location Inquiring minds want to know..:whistling::confused24:

[Ferrantelli]

Ok...Ok...Ok...
The first picture was for fun.
The second picture was an hour ago, at the Great South Bay off the South Shore of Long Island.


Next You, your bike and a ferris wheel that can carry people!

Winner get a Venture patch in the picture.

[Cinderella]

geez we shouldnt have moved away from Ohio.........we had everything listed so far within a few miles of us.....

taint nothing out here in misserie..............

[Black Owl]

Hope we don't have to wait till fair season to get past the ferris wheel... :rotfl::15_8_211[1]:

[Honey]

Ok...Ok...Ok...
The first picture was for fun.
The second picture was an hour ago, at the Great South Bay off the South Shore of Long Island.


Next You, your bike and a ferris wheel that can carry people!

Winner get a Venture patch in the picture.

:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::r otf:
glad you got a real one and settled the discussion....
now where did I see a ferris wheel, and can we get the bike to it!

[Honey]

There are some beautiful lighthouses out there... Animal and I actually went out a got a great picture after posting the target. We are waiting for someone to post a pic and win and then we will show off ours.


Here they are. They are located at Fort Story, Virginia Beach

[MikeM8560]

Hope we don't have to wait till fair season to get past the ferris wheel... :rotfl::15_8_211[1]:

I was too tired tonight but tomorow if need be il take care of the Ferris wheel :322:

[Honey]

Animal got home from work, I jumped on the bike and we :7_2_104[1]: down to the beach front to get a :photographing: with the ferris wheel....

AND IT WAS GONE!
:eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes: :eek:

Looks like someone else is gonna have to get it!

[halfwitt]

Well, if nobody is going to get this then I'm off to Hershey Park tomorrow. The Ferris Wheel is right next to the road. My wife will enjoy her first ride of the season. You have 24 hours to beat me to it. If I win, I'll pick the snowman...

[kantornado]

Got the Ferris Wheel today at about 3pm..........................Ron



Next will be YOU,THE BIKE, and a
AMUSEMENT PARK SIGN
Have fun I did.............................................Ro n

[Rocket]

Got the Ferris Wheel today at about 3pm..........................Ron



Next will be YOU,THE BIKE, and a
AMUSEMENT PARK SIGN
Have fun I did.............................................Ro n

So where is the ferris wheel, that ride in the pics is not round.....................:2cents:

[pegscraper]

That thing isn't a ferris wheel. When the fair shows up in our local park, that is called The Zipper.

[eagleeye]

Right on, That things not a ferris wheel.
(sorry Ron)
Steve

[Honey]

I gotta agree.... try try again

[Ferrantelli]

I not so sure,:confused24: there is the word "wheel" is in "Ferris Wheel". That doen't look like a wheel.:whistling:

[dynodon]

It's a Zipper, nice try, good pics, but rules are rules! :)

[Honey]

I googled Ferris Wheel, and they were ALL round....
What do you say Ferrentelli?

( I wonder how long before googled gets in the dictionary ? ):sign20:

[kantornado]

I ask one of the carnies at the park if they had a Ferris wheel the guy pointed to this and I got the picture.
After reading your post I went back and asked the guy at the park who runs the ride and he told me some people do call it a Ferris wheel but its real name is Zipper.

Now I am totally embarrassed on a world wide web site...................Ron

[Ferrantelli]

I ask one of the carnies at the park if they had a Ferris wheel the guy pointed to this and I got the picture.
After reading your post I went back and asked the guy at the park who runs the ride and he told me some people do call it a Ferris wheel but its real name is Zipper.

Now I am totally embarrassed on a world wide web site...................Ron

Ron there is nothing to be embarrassed about you are among friends. Now you have another reason to go out and ride some more.:080402gudl_prv:

[halfwitt]

Well, if nobody is going to get this then I'm off to Hershey Park tomorrow. The Ferris Wheel is right next to the road. My wife will enjoy her first ride of the season. You have 24 hours to beat me to it. If I win, I'll pick the snowman...

Well, wife and I got on the scoot for a ride up to Hershey. Didn't get too far. Flat tire. I've been meaning to order some Ride-On. Is this only available on line? Does Wally World carry it?

[sarges46]

You's guys are killing us northeners! I agree with Brad.....what about a pic with the bikes still in the shed surrounded by snow! :( snowing again as I type! Dang.


All well...heading to Alberta tomorrow morning....maybe see some brown grass there!

This is a neat thread btw....great idea.

[dynodon]

Ron, the only way to be embarrassed would be to have never tried. Great picture, good try, and added to the fun. In E. Peoria in my area, there is a Christmas display on a hill that looks like wreath, but is actually an old ferris wheel. Wouldn't have counted though, because it can't carry people anymore!

[Dano]

I guess if I loaded up my torn down bike in the truck, went to a Ferris Wheel, unloaded it, took a pic, loaded it back up and went back home, I could qualify!!!!!!!!!!!:rotf::rotf::080402gudl_prv::080 402gudl_prv:

[86Royale]

:rotf:I think THAT would deserve extra credit!

[IH Truck Guy]

OK,we got the ferris wheel. :cool10::cool10:148 miles,37 degreees,1 hour trying to get camera to download pics.Afternoon spent with Shari, priceless...................

[Kregerdoodle]

cool.....uh...but where is the pic ????????

[Pyro]

LOL, Ya, I think one of the rules is that you POST the photo! LOL.

Are you too busy enjoying the "priceless time" w/ your sweetie to upload it? haha.

When you're finished, get the photo uploaded!!!

All in good fun.

Joe

[IH Truck Guy]

Working on the pic. It say's file to big.I have to figure out how to downsize the pics.:detective::detective:

[Dano]

Working on the pic. It say's file to big.I have to figure out how to downsize the pics.:detective::detective:

Right click on the pic, if you have an option that says "resize picture", select that and select 640x480. It will give you a copy of that pic that has the file name and says "small" after that. This is the file you want to upload. If you don't have that option, go here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx , look along the right hand column till you find the "picture resizer" file. Download to ur 'puter, then that option will come up when you right click on the pic. Orrrrr, email me the pic at danob11@comcast.net and I'll do it for you and then send it back to ya.

:080402gudl_prv:

Dan

OOPS: file says "image resizer"

[IH Truck Guy]

OK,let's try this again. IT's taking longer to attach the photo,then the 3 hour bike ride.:whistling::whistling:

[Dano]

Ok, how did you get the Ferris Wheel to lay down on it's side?!?!?!:rotf::rotf::rotf:

[IH Truck Guy]

This pc is really trying to tick me off.:(:(:(

OK,The next mission is a picture of you, your bike, and a zoo sign (not a handmande zoo sign or your own house with the kids in it LOL!:no-no-no::no-no-no:) Should be a local zoo, county zoo, etc.

[IH Truck Guy]

Ok, how did you get the Ferris Wheel to lay down on it's side?!?!?!:rotf::rotf::rotf:
We may not know how to use a PC, but we know how to use magnets (big ones):rotf::rotf:


Thanks for the downsizer heads up...

[IH Truck Guy]

LOL, Ya, I think one of the rules is that you POST the photo! LOL.

Are you too busy enjoying the "priceless time" w/ your sweetie to upload it? haha.

When you're finished, get the photo uploaded!!!

All in good fun.

Joe

OK,we got the photo to upload and now we are taking the bike to dinner.:):)

PS....This ferris wheel does carry people,in the summer!!!!

[Ferrantelli]

OK, how did you get the Ferris Wheel to lay down on it's side?!?!?!:rotf::rotf::rotf:

I know why there's no one on it.:think:
They all fell out!:rotf:

OK Dan we'll accept the photo!
Every one seems to have forgotten about the prize when some one wins.
I have not, Dan if you PM me with you address I'll send you the Venture patch.:thumbsup2:

[kantornado]

Dynodon your right about never trying. I don't ride amusement rides when I got there and asked the guy at the carnival if they had a Ferris wheel and he says ya that over there. Times change and rides change, when is the last time you saw a rottary phone.

OH well it was a nice day great ride and had fun getting the pic.
Now on to the next challange............................Ron

[IH Truck Guy]

Ok, how did you get the Ferris Wheel to lay down on it's side?!?!?!:rotf::rotf::rotf:

OK,I guess the problem was that I didn't ask the 10 year old.:doh::doh:.Well,I guess I won't be going on the show."Are you smarter then a 5th grader?".........

I'm sorry for any problems or sore necks this may have caused. :buttkick:

[Busta]

Joe,

FYI, I found one out in Bridgehampton - Bridge Lane. I'm still going to take the ride. Does a game farm satisfy the Zoo sign target? I do not feel like going to the Bronx.

Ricardo

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

Am I Too late for this one

[IH Truck Guy]

Joe,

FYI, I found one out in Bridgehampton - Bridge Lane. I'm still going to take the ride. Does a game farm satisfy the Zoo sign target? I do not feel like going to the Bronx.

Ricardo

No,it has to be a Zoo..

[IH Truck Guy]

Am I Too late for this one

Yes,too late...The new target is you,and your bike by a zoo sign..:080402gudl_prv:

[Squeeze]

Has the Bike to be my 1Gen ??

My Wardrobe has seasonal Plates, not on duty until 1st of May. Max or Turbo would be on duty ...

[cliffno350]

picture of me and sister at zoo, next mission should you accept it is you, your bike and a "wild" cactus. (not potted cacti.)

:7_6_3[1]::7_6_3[1]::7_6_3[1]:

[MikeM8560]

Say that ferris wheel dosnt lok lik eit can carry anyone theres no seats:confused24: Ill let it pass I went out this mornign with my camera glad i didnt go to the ferris wheel here instead went to the marina. Now wheres a wild cactus?

[IH Truck Guy]

Say that ferris wheel dosnt lok lik eit can carry anyone theres no seats:confused24: Ill let it pass I went out this mornign with my camera glad i didnt go to the ferris wheel here instead went to the marina. Now wheres a wild cactus?

They take all the seats off for the winter.

[IH Truck Guy]

Has the Bike to be my 1Gen ??

My Wardrobe has seasonal Plates, not on duty until 1st of May. Max or Turbo would be on duty ...

Speaking for myself,I'd say any motorcycle will do....:080402gudl_prv:

[Honey]

Am I Too late for this one


yep, way too late, but it is a good picture.


NEW TARGET: you, your bike, and a wild (not potted) cactus

[Guindalf]

OK,I guess the problem was that I didn't ask the 10 year old.:doh::doh:.Well,I guess I won't be going on the show."Are you smarter then a 5th grader?".........

I'm sorry for any problems or sore necks this may have caused. :buttkick:

I call foul! This Ferris Wheel has no gondolas on it so it's incapable of carrying a person!!!!

:)

[IH Truck Guy]

I call foul! This Ferris Wheel has no gondolas on it so it's incapable of carrying a person!!!!

:)

This is winter in Wisconsin.They take stuff apart and store it for the winter.I will go back when they open for the season and take a pic of it action..:):)

[Honey]

Has the Bike to be my 1Gen ??

My Wardrobe has seasonal Plates, not on duty until 1st of May. Max or Turbo would be on duty ...


Rules don't say it has to be a Venture...

[Switch]

A car without wheels is still a car... isn't that true??? So, a ferris wheel without seats is still a ferris wheel.

[lonestarmedic]

I will pass on this one. All I have to do is pull out of the garage!!
Good luck northerners.

JB

[dray]

id say a ferris wheel is a ferris wheel even if its going down the road on a truck disassembled it dont take away from what it is unless its stated it must be assembled and in running order

[MikeM8560]

wild (not potted) cactus
Define Wild, my neighbor has a big on in his front lawn:confused24:

[Kregerdoodle]

I`ll pass on this also...have one in the front yard.............Good luck, if ya`ll can get all the snow off of them to get a good pic!!

[Pyro]

I'll have ta look real hard for the wild cacti on the side of the road here in NH.

picture of me and sister at zoo, next mission should you accept it is you, your bike and a "wild" cactus. (not potted cacti.)

[BradT]

I will pass on this one. All I have to do is pull out of the garage!!
Good luck northerners.

JB

YAh Right, where do you think we will find a WILD catus ? I can even take one out of the pot and put it in the ground without showelling snow :rotf:

Brad

[cliffno350]

noun
–adjective 1.living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese. 2.growing or produced without cultivation or the care of humans, as plants, flowers, fruit, or honey: wild cherries.
as defined by dictionary.com dont want it to be too easy and will have prize for winner. LED bulbs ?

:bobby:

[BradT]

2.growing or produced without cultivation or the care of humans, as plants, flowers, fruit, or honey:

So, will this one will be harder to find than the ones in your yards ?

BRad

[cliffno350]

yup lol actully dont have any in yard, hate the things:rotf::rotf:

:rotf::rotf::bikersmilie: BTW Yucca is a type of cacti if that helps???.....

[cliffno350]

Any Cactus?? am I allowed to change target specifics??

[Honey]

Oh, leave it stand... there is lots of cactus growing wild along the east coast... If no one gets it by Wednesday, Animal will.

(And no, Yucca is not a cactus!)

[MAINEAC]

Oh, leave it stand... there is lots of cactus growing wild along the east coast... If no one gets it by Wednesday, Animal will.

(And no, Yucca is not a cactus!)

OK Honey tell Animal to ride up here to Maine and call me when he finds one so I can go take the picture for him.

[Honey]

Oh, leave it stand... there is lots of cactus growing wild along the east coast... If no one gets it by Wednesday, Animal will.

(And no, Yucca is not a cactus!)

OK Honey tell Animal to ride up here to Maine and call me when he finds one so I can go take the picture for him.

okay, okay, SOUTH EAST coast... I have seen them in VA and NC

[Animal]

Pictures taken by Honey about 2:30pm today.

What say you judges...

[MikeM8560]

Thats just a little cacti, so whats the new target?:thumbsup2:

[IH Truck Guy]

Pictures taken by Honey about 2:30pm today.



What say you judges...



I say you are the winner..........I never knew the East coast had wild cactus..:confused24:
I figured someone in the Southwest would have won this..

[Honey]

I say you are the winner..........I never knew the East coast had wild cactus..:confused24:
I figured someone in the Southwest would have won this..

I don't think the cactus are native to this area, but they have definitely escaped!

[Animal]

Thats just a little cacti, so whats the new target?:thumbsup2:


:no-no-no: Nobody said anything about size... :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

Okay, new target: Something that can be found most everywhere

You on your bike with a historical monument
(a real monument, no miniatures please)
and tell us what the monument is for.

:080402gudl_prv:

[cliffno350]

cool going animal :beer::beer:
thats a cactus

[Ferrantelli]

OK, folks it looks like we lost momentum.
You guys gave me to much time.
Here are my picture taken today, finally the sun came out and the temperature is above 50.

Dan did you receive the patch and how does Shari like it?


NEXT "YOU YOUR BIKE AND A PADDLE RIVER BOAT"
NOT necessarily on the water but a real boat!

[Honey]

Animal says it's a winner... You did not tell us about the monument, but the plaque is self-explanatory.
:clap2:

[IH Truck Guy]

OK, folks it looks like we lost momentum.
You guys gave me to much time.
Here are my picture taken today, finally the sun came out and the temperature is above 50.

Dan did you receive the patch and how does Shari like it?


NEXT "YOU YOUR BIKE AND A PADDLE RIVER BOAT"
NOT necessarily on the water but a real boat!

Joe,really neat patch and yes,Shari loved it.:)
I got to tell you,that monument is really sharp looking...

[Kregerdoodle]

That Monument is Awsome !! First time I have ever seen it!! Thanks!!!

[pegscraper]

A paddle river boat? Boy, you are looking to kill momentum, aren't you. There won't be one anywhere around me.

BTW, how long after winning one can we jump back in and play again? I've been sitting out for a few that I could have gotten.

[Russ]

A paddle river boat? Boy, you are looking to kill momentum, aren't you. There won't be one anywhere around me.

BTW, how long after winning one can we jump back in and play again? I've been sitting out for a few that I could have gotten.

hop on the bike and ride to Peoria, IL. they still got one. If only I had my bike running....

[Freebird]

I know where there is a paddle boat about 30 miles up the road on Lake Erie. Now if I just had time to get my bike out of the moth balls. :(

[Cinderella]

I know where there is a paddle boat about 30 miles up the road on Lake Erie. Now if I just had time to get my bike out of the moth balls. :(
is that still running? see all these things used to be very very close to us.....:crying:
oh well..........

[Ferrantelli]

That Monument is Awsome !! First time I have ever seen it!! Thanks!!!
You are right! It is an awesome Monument, the pictures do not do it justice. Standing at it's feet it a very humbling experience.

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

Its really there it was hard to get a good angle on the boat since it was in motion circling the Lake at Stone Mountain Park Stone Mountain Ga.

For good measure I went ahead and thru in pictures of a covered Bridge and Historical Monument The carving on the side of the mountain I would have included a cactus but the batteries died in the camera. All of which were at the same place. come to think of it I could have done a caboose too, But, Been that done that.

[cliffno350]

I just wonder whats next I think there is an inquiring mind around here somewhere.... Im just not sure where I put my mind last

:beer::beer::beer:

[granby]

I have really enjoyed reading about this competition. This sounds like loads of fun.
Can't wait 'til me and Big Ed :bobby:can get out and see if we can get any
pictures to add.
What is the next challenge?
We are planning to ride to Daniel Boone Inn in Boone, NC for lunch Saturday 4/12/08.

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

try this one on for size

You, Your Bike in front of a Live Giraffe

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

A paddle river boat? Boy, you are looking to kill momentum, aren't you. There won't be one anywhere around me.

BTW, how long after winning one can we jump back in and play again? I've been sitting out for a few that I could have gotten.

go Ahead and jump on back in,
Good Luck

[cliffno350]

Your Mission

try this one on for size


You, Your Bike in front of a Live Giraffe


Not sure how to get my bike across that pond between here and Africa.....

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

Not sure how to get my bike across that pond between here and Africa.....

Everything you need to know to complete your mission is covered by the following hints:

Necessity is the mother of invention
Imagination is the bridge between here and there
If there is a will there is a way
If you fail to plan you plan to fail
Every adventure begins with the first step
To follow your dream point your nose in that direction, then follow your nose
Walking ain't crowded, but riding is more fun.
It's not the destination it's the journey
Can't never could do anything
Life is fleeting so don't forget your camara
You don't need to know everything as long as you know how to find out what you need to know
I don't know what I know, but, I know what I don't know
Do not attempt to use motorcycle as ocean going vehicle
There are Giraffes on the North American Continent

[cliffno350]

I personally havent seen any free roaming giraffe's nor have I seen any motorcycles in a zoo.....:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::bluesbrothe r:
But I may try it ....

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

I personally havent seen any free roaming giraffe's nor have I seen any motorcycles in a zoo.....:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::bluesbrothe r:
But I may try it ....Free Roaming was not mentioned as a quallifying factor, and if you think you may, you probably wont. Go ahead get off the sofa, crank the scoot up, use your imagination and Get-er-done.LOL

[Cinderella]

I suddely see this game at a halt for a while..............


a live giraffe?????with your bike??????:bang head:

[Gray Ghost]

I have seen some at exotic game ranches, actually believe there is one on one of the three sisters. But I am a long way from Texas with no time to go.

[Honey]

We got a zoo with giraffes, but they are not visible from the road and we can not get the bike into the zoo... I think we will have to sit this one out.

Good Luck to somebody.

[MikeM8560]

.

Targets must be fairly generic so that anyone can hit them with a little effort. No targets like, you, your bike, and the Golden Gate bridge for instance.. A more suitable target would be - you, your bike, and a truss style bridge.
dosent this new target defy the rules?

[Dano]

I might be able to sneek my fairing into the zoo, does it have to be the whole bike???????!
Just tryin' to play!!

Dan

[Ferrantelli]

How about a picture of me in jail.:mugshot:
One of my bike in the impound lot.:no-no-no:
After I try riding inside the local Zoo.
:bobby:

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

dosent this new target defy the rules?

OK, I agree that my target may require a little more effort than the previouse targets so far. It is also not my intention by the choice of this target to make it so difficult as to kill the game. My choice was selected with the intent of making the game more interesting by making it a little more challenging.

In my perspective, I felt that the fun of the game, was in large part, added incentive to get the scoot out of the garage and enjoy spring time riding with a goal and a destination in mind. The fact that this target may require a little more effort in forethought, research and planning was by design. But by no means impossible regardless of your geographical location.

The target, Purposely selected to be more of a challenge was due to the realization that so far, in my case, at least one of every one of the targets can be located and photographed within a three mile radius of my driveway. Some of the targets there are multiple examples within that distance. In Fact, at this moment I can walk outside to the driveway and take a picture of a Giraffe within three feet of where my bike is parked at now, without cranking the bike and going anywhere. But that was too easy where's the fun in that. The fact that that Giraffe is only three foot tall and made of concrete prompted me to add the word live to the criteria.

I did not select this target at random to stump the band and did actually some research and homework before posting Giraffes as the next target. With the help of my housemate, who in a past life and career was one of the foremost exotic animal handelers in the United States and had placed, handeled or transported 90 % of the live Giraffes in the lower 48 and can recite by memory the sex, age, name, temperment and exact location of every one of them. But to post that information would defeat the challenge intended.

Statiscally, even though there may not be one located on your block, or maybe not even in the geographical confines of your home town. If you reside in one of the 48 lower continental United States and Hawaii there is at least one living in your home state. Alaska and the provinces of Canada may be more of a challenge because of Climate considerations. However, still not impossible considering the quallifying criteria, or the logistical restraints if you consider the problem with a little imagination and think outside of the box. The US state with the highest number of Giraffes is home for 35 or more of the critters.

With all of that said, and in the spirit of the fun of the game and as to not kill the game, upon the request or concensus of opinion as to the validity or fairness of my target selection I will respectfully and cheerfully withdraw my target, select an easier new target, or pass. Whatever the concensus deems appropiate. Maybe a thread pole to determine the concensus of opinion may be a fair way to decide what best fits the nature and spirit of the game.

Regardless, I sincerely apologize if my participation made the game more complicated or less fun in any way, That certainly was not my intent.

Bob,
AtlantaDragonSlayer

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

I suddely see this game at a halt for a while..............


a live giraffe?????with your bike??????:bang head:
Cinderella,
I'm surprised at your ineffective approach by attacking the problem with your forehead against a brick wall. Weren't you the one that went to the Prince's ball riding in a pumpkin pulled by rats that had been turned into horse's and then dance with the prince all night long backwards and in glass slippers. And correct me if I'm wrong but didn't you end up marrying the prince when the whole village thought you the least likely to be chosen.

Now i'm just a Dragonslayer, but I thought for sure you would find a magical way to solve this problem. Maybe if you consulted your Fairy God Mother she might assist you with her magic wand.

Keep trying I believe in you and in magic.

AtlantaDragonSlayer

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

How about a picture of me in jail.:mugshot:
One of my bike in the impound lot.:no-no-no:
After I try riding inside the local Zoo.
:bobby:
Sometimes, permission is easier than forgiveness. Perhaps if you sought permission from the authorities they would be less likely to cop an attitude about your unauthorized access and forgo the need for having you placed under arrest and your bike impounded.
Give it a shot , what can it hurt.

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

I might be able to sneek my fairing into the zoo, does it have to be the whole bike???????!
Just tryin' to play!!

Dan Hey Your getting warm, at least you got the lid off the box and are trying to play. I would accept enough of you, your bike and a live Giraffe in the photo to be able to determine it is you, your bike and a live giraffe. But if you get a little further out of the box you might find a way to be granted access so that you can get all of you, your bike and the Giraffe in the photo. Think of how you might pitch the Zoo Keeper to get him on your side so that you can get you and your bike inside his Zoo.

PS. The Giraffe may need to be bribed as well carry some carrots in your pocket.

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

We got a zoo checkwith giraffes,Even better but they are not visible from the road SO and we can not get the bike into the zoo.Why Not.. I think we will have to sit this one out. Don't Give up so easily, The Giraffes are bigger than your bike and somebody got them into the Zoo. Those Giraffes aren't gonna photograph themselves.

Good Luck to somebody. I would rather be a good winner than an unlucky loser

When I was a little boy and would make up excuses why I couldn't do whatever I was being asked to do my mother's favorite retort was:
Can't never could do anything, just think about it.

[Dano]

Hey Your getting warm, at least you got the lid off the box and are trying to play. I would accept enough of you, your bike and a live Giraffe in the photo to be able to determine it is you, your bike and a live giraffe. But if you get a little further out of the box you might find a way to be granted access so that you can get all of you, your bike and the Giraffe in the photo. Think of how you might pitch the Zoo Keeper to get him on your side so that you can get you and your bike inside his Zoo.

PS. The Giraffe may need to be bribed as well carry some carrots in your pocket.


You gotta remember, my bikes apart for maintenance right now!!!!!!!

[rosebud]

When we moved to Oklahoma 4 years ago one of the first things we ran across was someone in Bixby Oklhoma just on the south side of Tulsa who had 2 LIVE giraffes in their front yard. Haven't been past there is a couple of years, will need to take a detour and see if the giraffes are still around.

Keep your eyes open and you never know what you might see.

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

You gotta remember, my bikes apart for maintenance right now!!!!!!!
Oh yea, I forgot about that in your case you may need the box. I don't recall any specific rules stating you had to actually be riding the bike. If it were up to me I would tend to award "A" for effort providing that you were photographed with a large enough piece of your bike to establish without doubt that it was your bike and that you followed the nature and intent of the game to the best of your ability considering the current condition of your ride. That's just me and not wishing to exclude you as a fellow member. But we may need to ask for a ruling in your case from a higher authority than me. Does anybody know if there is a higher authority to referee the rules. Maybe Freebird or the original thread starter?

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

When we moved to Oklahoma 4 years ago one of the first things we ran across was someone in Bixby Oklhoma just on the south side of Tulsa who had 2 LIVE giraffes in their front yard. Haven't been past there is a couple of years, will need to take a detour and see if the giraffes are still around.

Keep your eyes open and you never know what you might see.
Rosebud, you are so very right and your signature says it profoundly. In my lifetime I have been blessed on so many occassions to have been granted the priveledge and opportunity to witness first hand many of the wonders of God's creation. None of which would have been possible had he not given me the gift of sight or if I choose to have kept my eyes closed. Good luck on the detour.

[dray]

this is not that hard to do there are a few ways of doing this

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

this is not that hard to do there are a few ways of doing this

Hey thats what i thought too.

[Cinderella]

Maybe if you consulted your Fairy God Mother she might assist you with her magic wand.

Keep trying I believe in you and in magic.

AtlantaDragonSlayer



Bibiddi bobiddi boo http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/rella_photo/test/fairygm.jpg

[kbran]

I've got it.

[Cinderella]

sure kenny make it look easy..............:rasberry:

[kbran]

Pics taken at the Global Wildlife Center out from Folsum La. in the country. It is a big open area with all kinds of animals. About a 30 mile ride for me. More pics

[Rocket]

this is not that hard to do there are a few ways of doing this

Sure, get Charlie to photoshop something together.......:stirthepot:

[Swifty]

KBran...you can even see him working that remote,
so what's the next target????????????????

[kbran]

KBran...you can even see him working that remote,
so what's the next target????????????????
Yea it was set the timer on the camera or use the remote. The remote was easier.LOL
Ok maybe a little easyier for some. How bout you your bike and a town outside large clock, either at the bank, courthouse what ever.

[Sweetnothing]

Great Job Kenny!! I was wondering when someone was gonna get this one!!:confused24:

So what is the next mission?:confused24:

[kbran]

Great Job Kenny!! I was wondering when someone was gonna get this one!!:confused24:

So what is the next mission?:confused24:
Back up one post and read.:rasberry:

[Honey]

Ok maybe a little easyier for some. How bout you your bike and a town outside large clock, either at the bank, courthouse what ever.

Here it is

[Rocket]

How bout you your bike and a town outside large clock, either at the bank, courthouse what ever.

Got it tonight....... Right in the middle of an intersection, by a bar.
BTW this is also the local Cenotaph for Rememberance Day.

Next will be You, your bike & at least one cop car (uniformed cop in pic is optional) at a Donut shop, Doughnut shop sign must be visable in one pic.

[Animal]

Got it tonight....... Right in the middle of an intersection, by a bar.
BTW this is also the local Cenotaph for Rememberance Day.

Next will be You, your bike & at least one cop car (uniformed cop in pic is optional) at a Donut shop, Doughnut shop sign must be visable in one pic.

Here are Rocket's pics again after a little light balancing. Hey, there is a bike in there after all. Good Job Rocket!

[kbran]

Got it tonight....... Right in the middle of an intersection, by a bar.
BTW this is also the local Cenotaph for Rememberance Day.

Next will be You, your bike & at least one cop car (uniformed cop in pic is optional) at a Donut shop, Doughnut shop sign must be visable in one pic.

Hey, good going. I'd like to see that one during daylight hours. Nice looking clock.

[MikeM8560]

Here are Rocket's pics again after a little light balancing. Hey, there is a bike in there after all. Good Job Rocket!
Yes and its a MK1 !

[Rocket]

Yes and its a MK1 !

Yup, it's the Deer Hunter, I was wearing a parka over my riding jacket, as it was 32*F outside at the time. Will get some daytime shots this weekend of the clock.

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

I've got it.
Great Job Kenny, I knew it could be done. I wonder if those earlier Naysayers are eating humble pie. lol

[AKRefugee]

This was taken at the State Trooper HDQ in Bridgeport CT.
I didn't tell the trooper the whole truth about why I wanted his pic.
The Dunkin Donuts is across the street. Location Location Location
The 3rd pich is a zoom in on the sign.
16936

16937

16938
Does this count???

[dynodon]

AKR, that is a great pic, but if we go by strict rules, the cop must be AT the donut shop, not across from it. Close but no cigar is my vote. Still, GREAT try!

[Rocket]

AKR, that is a great pic, but if we go by strict rules, the cop must be AT the donut shop, not across from it. Close but no cigar is my vote. Still, GREAT try!

Agreed.

[hale374]

Plus he's not with his bike in the photo.

[dray]

am i wrong or is the rider of the bike supposed to be in the pic with the bike too?

Dray

[AKRefugee]

That's okay. Just another excuse to go do some more riding.
Ya got to admit though the DD across the street from the
Trooper HQ is pretty funny.

Also can't get me in the pic cause better half is out of town.

[RedRider]

That's okay. Just another excuse to go do some more riding.
Ya got to admit though the DD across the street from the
Trooper HQ is pretty funny.

Also can't get me in the pic cause better half is out of town.

Get the cop to take the picture - that would be double bonus!!

RR

[1sttenor]

Hey, you guys are getting a little close to home! After all, we have to eat too!

[Rocket]

Hey, you guys are getting a little close to home! After all, we have to eat too!

Yup, that's why I thought this would be an easier one, than what else I had in mind. With the LEOs we have here, I would have thought one would con a buddy or 2 to help with getting the shot needed.

Back at home the RCMP had started, parking in different areas of the parking lot, to avoid group photos of the cars with the "Tim Hortons" sign above the cars. Here we get RCMP & MPs (Military Police) meeting at the local Timmies (nickname for Tim Hortons).

[dray]

Hey, you guys are getting a little close to home! After all, we have to eat too!


would you mind holding my Donuts and coffee while i take a pic of you standing between your car and my bike (sure) thanks only take a sec.

just kidding but i bet most officers would not mind if you talk to them and explained what you wanted it for

[Rocket]

Hey, you guys are getting a little close to home! After all, we have to eat too!
So get the needed photo on your next visit, so we can proceed on to another target.......... If the guys you work with are that ugly & are concerned for your camera's lifespan, use a disposable...........

[Honey]

Next will be You, your bike & at least one cop car (uniformed cop in pic is optional) at a Donut shop, Doughnut shop sign must be visable in one pic.


Just a reminder of the current target... :080402gudl_prv:
:fingers-crossed-emo

[Mordalo]

sigh... unfortunately, New Mexico is a virtually doughnut-free state. My wife is still mourning the loss of Krispy Kreme. Albuquerque's mayor actually instructed the cops here not to patronize doughnut shops while in uniform for a while back in the late 90's.

[MAINEAC]

sigh... unfortunately, New Mexico is a virtually doughnut-free state. My wife is still mourning the loss of Krispy Kreme. Albuquerque's mayor actually instructed the cops here not to patronize doughnut shops while in uniform for a while back in the late 90's.
Donut free state HUH???

https://www.dunkindonuts.com/images/global/spacer_clear.gif

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https://www.dunkindonuts.com/images/ddcard/ddcard_icon_small.gif1085 S Saint Francis Dr Santa Fe , NM 87501 (http://javascript<b></b>:submitForm('frm4', 'PrxDriveInput.aspx');)505-983-2090
42.44 M/67.9 KM

[pegscraper]

The cops were ordered to stay out of donut shops and the donut shops are going out of business? Wow, that's bad. Evidently there was a reason they had to be ordered to stay out of donut shops.

[MikeM8560]

Common nobodys got any donut cops pics yet?

[Honey]

Doesn't look like it,
but the weekend is just starting...
Okay, everybody drive to your favorite donut shop
tomorrow morning and camp out
until a cop gets there!
:fingers-crossed-emo

[Rocket]

Doesn't look like it,
but the weekend is just starting...
Okay, everybody drive to your favorite donut shop
tomorrow morning and camp out
until a cop gets there!
:fingers-crossed-emo


In my home area, late evening is the best, multiple targets to choose from.......

[Cinderella]

well I could probably easily go and get this picture ...because i know most of the cops in town now from my job.........
but I can't drive the bike ...and the bikes battery is dead..........

now if you would allow us women to get in this game by allowing us to use our cages or simply the picture requested without a scoot since the majority of us don;t have our own bikes.......:whistling:

I even have a Venture (van):innocent:

[IH Truck Guy]

Doesn't look like it,
but the weekend is just starting...
Okay, everybody drive to your favorite donut shop
tomorrow morning and camp out
until a cop gets there!
:fingers-crossed-emo



ROTFLMAO

[Honey]

well I could probably easily go and get this picture ...because i know most of the cops in town now from my job.........
but I can't drive the bike ...and the bikes battery is dead..........

now if you would allow us women to get in this game by allowing us to use our cages or simply the picture requested without a scoot since the majority of us don;t have our own bikes.......:whistling:

I even have a Venture (van):innocent:

Check out the Lady's Lair: MamaMo started a cage scavenger hunt!
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=193170&posted=1#post193170

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

well I could probably easily go and get this picture ...because i know most of the cops in town now from my job.........
but I can't drive the bike ...and the bikes battery is dead..........

now if you would allow us women to get in this game by allowing us to use our cages or simply the picture requested without a scoot since the majority of us don;t have our own bikes.......:whistling:

I even have a Venture (van):innocent:

SEE FAIRY GOD MOTHER, Bippity Bopobity BOO HOO HOO HOO:crying:

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

In my home area, late evening is the best, multiple targets to choose from.......
In the county were I live you would have to go to a bar, liqoure store or Ilegal Video Poker gambling casino to find a cop. If you need potection you better be packing a gun or a condom in your pocket because thats the only potection you gonna get. The cops are useless around here. Unless you park your motorhome on the street for a minute or forget to cut your grass one weekend they will come by and write you a code violation ticket while at same time, within site of a gang banger drive by shooting. My neighbors are considering changing the name of the subdivision from Creek Dale. to Crack Dale. I kid you not. I'd Love to see a cop at a Donut Shop at least I would think he was getting a little Cafiene and sugar energy rush to fight crime with. But in this county he'd probably just be shaking the merchant down for freebies.

My Apologies If I offended any of the Good Cops out there, I sincerely appreciate and respect the job all the honest cops do, I just wish you would move here there seems to be a lot of openings at high scale wages. We need more honest cops around here. I'm just angry because our Police Dapartment can't seem to Police themselves.

I'll shut up now, this is probably not the venue to vent on this subject but I didn't bring up the Cop at the Donut Shop target. I choose Giraffes.

[Mordalo]

Don't hold back... I sense a bit of frustration... are you getting enough fiber?

[AtlantaDragonslayer]

Don't hold back... I sense a bit of frustration... are you getting enough fiber?Oatmeal every morning and as many fresh fruit and vegtables as a human can eat. Digestion is not my problem. Heart is good, Blood pressure is good, My colon even checks out ok. I Really even don't have any stress or anger issues except for this one thing.


Sorry for venting, I should not have trobled you folks with my isues. Please excuse.

[Mordalo]

Ah but that is the beauty of forums... it's a place where we can express feelings and ideas that our spouses, friends and coworkers are tired of hearing. The best part is, nobody has to know!

P.S. So the gas stations in Albuquerque sell doughnuts... if I can get a picture of a Cop standing at their car holding a doughnut they purchased at that gas station next to my bike with me on it would that count? How 'bout if I include a signed affidavit.

Cheers,
DJC

[sarges46]

Can someone please tell me where an officer can go for a coffee at 3 in the morning? Most of the guys and gals go to the timmies...there is nothing else open for them.....they are allowed coffee and lunch(supper) breaks just as the rest of us working fools are.

I would get that pic easy....cept I just dragged the bikes out from the shed and my fairing is hostage in the paint shop...dang...wasnt fast enough to get it yesterday from its new paint job.

[Pyro]

Hey, All I asked was if I could take a PICTURE!



just kidding.... old photo

[IH Truck Guy]

All the cops around here must have been tipped off.Every time I pulled into a donut shop on the bike,all the cops took off.:confused24::confused24:

[Dragon Snoot]

Thought this would be an easy one for me since my neighbor is the chief of police here, plus I have two friends I grew up with that are officers. But for some reason they just don't see the humor in it. I got a flat NO from all of them!!! :confused24:

[dray]

Thought this would be an easy one for me since my neighbor is the chief of police here, plus I have two friends I grew up with that are officers. But for some reason they just don't see the humor in it. I got a flat NO from all of them!!! :confused24:

dont let it get to you they cant stay away long :banana:

if some one dont get it before schools out im going to call some friends and arange to meet them for coffee at a dounut shop LOL and ill get the pic i bet so as one now you only have two weeks

[Just-Jack]

All the cops around here must have been tipped off.Every time I pulled into a donut shop on the bike,all the cops took off.:confused24::confused24:
well could it be tht your pipes are too loud or is it the people that you ride with:rotf:

[Ferrantelli]

Got it tonight....... Right in the middle of an intersection, by a bar.
BTW this is also the local Cenotaph for Remembrance Day.

Next will be You, your bike & at least one cop car (uniformed cop in pic is optional) at a Donut shop, Doughnut shop sign must be visible in one pic.

Folks all we need is "YOU, YOUR BIKE & AT LEAST ONE COP CAR" uniformed cop is optional just the car will do!:confused24::confused24:

[cliffno350]

I think/vote to let akrefugee have this one his was very close..??
and he can pic next target????

[Mordalo]

Nah... I think we need to stick to our guns on this one... If we (and by we I mean someone besides me) can't come up with something this cliche this thread is DOOMED.

[AKRefugee]

Okay folks here it is.
Me, my bike, a cop car (errrr make that THREE COP CARS) at a donut shop (Dunkin Donuts) AND I got one of the cops to take the pic.

By the way the city went to the Dodge Charger for the police and now the only ones that do not drive the Charger are the Supervisors. Note that NONE of the cars are Chargers therefore making all these police officers Supervisors. :cool10::cool10::cool10:

Does this one count?

[cliffno350]

Congrats imho that is very much what is called for great job, whats next????

:beer::beer::beer::beer:

[Honey]

works for me. good job! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[Ferrantelli]

Hey, AKRefugee is that on Long Island? I did not think there was another Blackcherry Venture on Long Island other than mine.
You got my vote!:thumbsup2: Whats next?
I'll keep an eye for you when I ride.

[Rocket]

Does this one count?

Only potential problem is the lack of the doughnut shop sign in one pic, as the sign above the door on the building behind the cars doesn't seem to match up, to the stated shop. Can you get another pic of the sign, from a better angle, to verify it is a doughnut shop.

Try & get part of the dounut shop building in the pic with you, bike & cop car. If needed take another pic of building with sign showing & normally the building style should match between the various pics.

Other than that very good, I was hoping we would be moving on, but if we are strictly keeping to the goals of the picture(s), I guess this one is still open.

:2cents:

[BluesLover]

I guess this one is still open.
Paul - I disagree.

When you enlarge the pictures, you can see the reflection of the Dunkin Donuts sign in the window, and in the second picture you can see the sign at the front of the store.

I think this one is done!

Cheers,

[Freebird]

Geezzz...tough crowd. :) I say GREAT JOB. :thumbsup2: Now AKRefugee has to come up with the next challenge.

[Squeeze]

Ladies and Gentlemen, the White Hat has spoken ... TV-Review is out of Service

[AKRefugee]

This does not require you in the picture (For those who ride solo).
This is about location and timing.
Your bike,
A single engine passenger carrying airplane,
Taking off or landing.

By the way, first gens do not count as airplanes, contrary to any illusions they my have about this! :322:

[AKRefugee]

Hey, AKRefugee is that on Long Island? I did not think there was another Blackcherry Venture on Long Island other than mine.

Joe, ummm no this also was taken in Bridgeport, CT.
What can I say, our cops LIKE DONUTS!! State Troopers and Local.:rotf::cool10:

[Rocket]

Paul - I disagree.

When you enlarge the pictures, you can see the reflection of the Dunkin Donuts sign in the window, and in the second picture you can see the sign at the front of the store.

I think this one is done!

Cheers,

Ok he gets it (never thought of a reflection of the building in front of the cars), now what is next???

Please no Bison (4 legged or 8 wheeled), as we have a bunch here on base of both types. Part of the base is a Buffalo park & there is a herd maintained here, there is also a good selection of vehicles for Afganistan work up training.

[cliffno350]

Your bike,
A single engine passenger carrying airplane,
Taking off or landing.


thats what:beer::beer:

[Mordalo]

So... do you think Homeland Security has an exception for bikers with cameras?

hehe. I'm willing to bet the smaller airports won't be stupid with their security though. That gives me an excuse to take a bunch of be er.. um.. soda and hang out at an air strip all day...sewweeet!!

[dragerman]

Here it is folks...

[utadventure]

Dragerman is quick on the draw!! What's next?

[dragerman]

I’ve been thinking about this one. In respect of the tough winter a lot of us had and the fact that there’s still some snow around I’d like to see a SNOWMAN!! :snow2:

Yup you heard me right... and to make it as fair as possible it can be made from artificial snow but must be about 12 inches tall or at least as tall as your helmet, so get your bike and helmet in the picture.

Be creative, if you have an indoor ice rink around that gets scraped and cleaned once and a while, live near the mountains, have a big snow bank that hasn’t completely melted yet or perhaps a snow cone machine, see if you can scratch up enough to make a snowman!

... keep your cool, it can’t be any harder then when I was digging in the snow to find a ‘wild cactus’. Hopefully if anyone hasn’t shoveled out their bikes yet this might get them motivated.:080402gudl_prv:

[Rocket]

I’ve been thinking about this one. In respect of the tough winter a lot of us had and the fact that there’s still some snow around I’d like to see a SNOWMAN!! :snow2:

Not sure if Charlie has moved out of his igloo yet (before it melts), so he may have a chance at it.
:stirthepot:

[Squeeze]

Not sure if Charlie has moved out of his igloo yet (before it melts), so he may have a chance at it.
:stirthepot:

Yeah, but he has no Bike, he has a HONDA !!





Sorry, couldn't resist :sick::sick::whistling::whistling:

[Honey]

This does not require you in the picture (For those who ride solo).
This is about location and timing.
Your bike,
A single engine passenger carrying airplane,
Taking off or landing.



Animal says let it go, but I'm challenging this one: the plane is supposed to be landing or taking off, and I do not see that here.

The attached pics of Animal have it all...

[Rocket]

Animal says let it go, but I'm challenging this one: the plane is supposed to be landing or taking off, and I do not see that here.

The attached pics of Animal have it all...



True the plane in your pics is closer to the runway, but the control tower can be seen between the bike antennas in the second pic & another airport building is shown in another pic (painted in red & white squares). This airport is on an island off shore of Toronto.

A ruling is needed on this one........

[scotty]

Was someone looking for a snowman?
The carbs have yet to be installed so I brought the snowman to the bike.
Scotty

[RedRider]

Was someone looking for a snowman?
The carbs have yet to be installed so I brought the snowman to the bike.
Scotty


Outstanding Scotty!!! Well done in the face of adversity.

RR

[dragerman]

True the plane in your pics is closer to the runway, but the control tower can be seen between the bike antennas in the second pic & another airport building is shown in another pic (painted in red & white squares). This airport is on an island off shore of Toronto.

A ruling is needed on this one........
Yes, this is a single engine aircraft departing from the Toronto Island Airport.

The control tower can be seen between the antennas of the bike... I’ve cropped the picture to give you a better view.

[dragerman]

Was someone looking for a snowman?
The carbs have yet to be installed so I brought the snowman to the bike.
Scotty
That’s awesome Scotty well done :cool10: … now how long before the bikes on the road??? :confused24:

[scotty]

OK the carbs are in and its running.
Next is a pic of you and your bike parked in front of a kenworth with the driver of the truck.
Its an easy one but it reminds me of the time I looked in my mirrors and saw nothing but grill!
Scotty

[Pyro]

I 'love' the smile on that snowman!

But how can one NOT smile when standing next to a Venture???:confused24::cool10:

Was someone looking for a snowman?
The carbs have yet to be installed so I brought the snowman to the bike.
Scotty

[RedRider]

OK the carbs are in and its running.
Next is a pic of you and your bike parked in front of a kenworth with the driver of the truck.
Its an easy one but it reminds me of the time I looked in my mirrors and saw nothing but grill!
Scotty

Just remember the key word here is "parked" in front of a Kenworth.

I need to get the Venture out of storage.

RR

[rosebud]

OK the carbs are in and its running.
Next is a pic of you and your bike parked in front of a kenworth with the driver of the truck.
Its an easy one but it reminds me of the time I looked in my mirrors and saw nothing but grill!
Scotty

Is this the Ken Worth that lives down the block from me? :whistling: Or any Ken Worth in the world. :whistling:I wonder how many Ken Worths there really are????:whistling::whistling:

Sorry - was having a blond moment... Couldn't help myself:rotf::rotf::rotf: