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Title: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on December 04, 2017, 06:23:02 PM
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO  CONGRATS EVERYONE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
https://youtu.be/pz3uaynuOI8

It is that time of year again where Forestry Forum member's want to pull out Santa Jeff's beard! This year our contest is way different than any from the past, yet, still, a bit diabolical ;D

I've spent a lot of time this past couple months beating off hackers and scammers and spammers from trying to access the forum and it's server. So I got to thinking, why should they have all the fun?  It's time for our Forum members to try and hack their way into the Forestry Forum Christmas Contest. So without further adieu, welcome to the

HACK THE FORESTRY FORUM CHRISTMAS CONTEST CONTEST! 8) 8)
First I would like to thank the Co-Sponsors for this years Prizes!

Logrite Tool (http://www.logrite.com)s and Council Tools (http://www.counciltool.com)
(https://forestryforum.com/images/logrite.gif) (http://www.logrite.com)
(https://forestryforum.com/images/sponsors/counciltool.png) (http://www.counciltool.com)
I'll list the prizes later on in this post, but I wanted to get the contest started because frankly,  some of you may need the time. ;)

Here is what you have to do.   I am going to give you a video clue and a link. The link will be username password protected.  The passwords through this whole contest are all the same, and that password is Christmas2017  It is the username you must figure out by using the video as a clue. The usernames are all farely well known Forestry Forum member usernames. As I said, use the video to figure out who that member might be. It might be obvious to some, it may be tough for others. T H I N K. I also encourage you to help each other behind the scenes.

There are 13 levels. Each Level has the same password, Christmas2017, but a new username and video clue.  Once you get to the final level, you will find the entry form to fill out and get entered. Winners will be chosen at random from the successful entries.

Tips:
1. The username must be exactly as the members name appears here on the forum with two exceptions. Two of the usernames are two word names. For those, you must insert an underscore between the names. Like this>>>  John_Smith There is a third two word username, but he already has an underscore in it.

2. I would take notes to record your progress, so you can get back to where you left off if you happen to taka break mid-stream.

3.You have until midnight Christmas Eve to get registered. Don't procrastinate! We have some great prizes! Winners will be drawn sometime on Christmas Day

4.As you proceed, you will notice the page address will give you a secret Christmas message.

5. You need to be a registered member to complete the entry form.

Okay, here is your first video Clue and the Link where you need to try to login to.  Good Luck and God Speed and

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dSoEu4Tcj8

HACK THE CHRISTMAS CONTEST STAGE ONE (https://forestryforum.com/Christmas2017)

Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 04, 2017, 06:24:29 PM
THIS POST RESERVED TO LIST PRIZES AND ADDITIONAL HINTS WHEN THEY ARE DEEMED NECESSARY.  :)

Here is our prize line up from our generous sponsors, Logrite Tools and Council Tool!

First up from Logrite (http://www.logrite.com) we have:
(https://forestryforum.com/images/logrite.gif) (https://logrite.com/)

60" Logrite Cant hook!(or choose a Logrite peavey) (https://logrite.com/store/Item/60inch-Cant-Hook)

Pair of Alissa bench legs from Riteleg (https://ritelegco.com/Item/alissabench)

Bluecreeper Value pack (https://bluecreeper.com/Item/Bluecreeper%20Value%20Pack) with Bluecreeper oil can!


And from our newest sponsor, Council Tool! (http://www.counciltool.com)
(https://forestryforum.com/images/sponsors/council-board.jpg) (http://counciltool.com/)

1 each of these  2# Wood-Craft Pack Axe, 24″ Curved Handle, Mask (http://counciltool.com/shop/wood-craft/2-wood-craft-pack-axe-24-curved-handle-mask/)

1 each of these  Velvicut® 2# Premium Hudson Bay Bush Craft/Camp Axe with Sheath (http://counciltool.com/shop/velvicut/velvicut-2-premium-hudson-bay-bush-craftcamp-axe-with-sheath/)

and 2 each of these! Velvicut® 1.25# Premium Hudson Bay Belt Hatchet w/Leather Mask (http://counciltool.com/shop/velvicut/1-25lb-velvicut-hudson-bay-belt-hatchet-wleather-mask/)



ANOTHER TIP!
Once you hack a level, if your browser asks you if you want to save the login, DO IT!  :)

Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 04, 2017, 06:36:39 PM
Let everyone know how you are progressing, Or Not progressing. ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 04, 2017, 06:53:59 PM
Does uppercase and Lower case come into play?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 04, 2017, 06:54:37 PM
YES!  The Password is exactly as I have given it, and the usernames are exactly as they are on the forum (with the note about the two word ones and an underscore)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 04, 2017, 07:19:31 PM
So far, laughing my butt off.....whoops.....I hit a wall at #8.

Can I get a HINT on #8 please.

Once you get it....ya feel like a Dumb Aspen Tree standing in a field all alone.  :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: thecfarm on December 04, 2017, 09:55:51 PM
8 got me too.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Dan_Shade on December 05, 2017, 06:32:31 AM
27, 389 members, this may take a while...
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 07:33:49 AM
You can't think about it that way. We've had some successful entries now without any further clues yet. You can do it!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 05, 2017, 08:42:12 AM
Quote from: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 07:33:49 AM
You can't think about it that way. We've had some successful entries now without any further clues yet. You can do it!

But you said clues as "Deemed Necessary ".
Me a thecfarmer is Deeming.  😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 08:57:38 AM
Is 8 the video with the herd of moose?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Hilltop366 on December 05, 2017, 09:29:33 AM
So I may be having technical difficulties. Whats suppose to happen if I enter the wrong user name?

What I am getting when I enter the name an password is the screen flashes and the password dots disappear then the progress bar goes 1/10 of the way across and stops, if I press cancel I get "error 401".

ps that hint is too easy, make them suffer a bit longer there is 19 more days. :D
Coming from the guy that can't get past the first clue. :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 10:01:59 AM
Wrong answer is entirely based on what browser you are using.  A correct answer takes you to an obvious web page, Wrong could be the prompt flashes for you try again, or closing the prompt without success would probably result in an Error 401!  page. I could customize that I suppose to let you know you didn't make, but, it should be obvious if you get that, you didn't make it!

Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Hilltop366 on December 05, 2017, 10:21:01 AM
Ok, I am using Safari Version 10.1.2 (10603.3.8), I let it sit and the safari froze up and then force quit after a bit, tried again and went to error 401 page after a while, it does not compete loading the page just sits at 1/10 progress so I was not sure if the problem was computer/internet or me. I can pm you the answer I was trying see if that is the problem.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 11:00:48 AM
Sure, I can give you a yes or no. :)   Me no do Safari. ;)   I'm thinking if it just sits there, it aint right, but I can't help with the apple.  Maybe use firefox or chrome for apple.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Hilltop366 on December 05, 2017, 11:46:06 AM
Ok I downloaded chrome and tried it, seems to work but I didn't have the correct answer :)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 11:57:56 AM
Okay, well if ya'll have any major stumbling blocks, I'll check in later this afternoon. I gotta go for now as I got a school bus driver offering to buy me a hamburger for lunch!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Hilltop366 on December 05, 2017, 12:45:56 PM
Going good on chrome up to #10, You see I thought #8 was #1 but then I figured it out. Enjoy your burger and yes I got the hint.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Dan_Shade on December 05, 2017, 01:46:03 PM
I found my problem :

It doesn't work with Chrome on my phone
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 01:52:53 PM
hmm...  I have an android, galaxy 7 running chrome. I ran through it using that successfully.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 01:53:57 PM
Also you have to watch those phones, they will change your letter case on submit many times, causing it to be wrong. DANG AUTO CORRECT!  :D ;)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Magicman on December 05, 2017, 02:02:19 PM
Yeah Jeff, but someone probably gave you all of the DanG correct answers.  :-X
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 02:07:07 PM
Yea, they did, but my testing was for technical reasons.  :) I just needed to know it could be done. :)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: thecfarm on December 05, 2017, 02:37:55 PM
Ain't see the moose one. But I know who that is. The one that I am spinning on,starts out with,you can weld on this thing. Has a putty knife as a rod.  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 02:42:36 PM
Oh! That one. You guys are weak. I had an 8 year old here that watched only moments of it and she knew the answer without having ever being on the Forestry Forum.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Dan_Shade on December 05, 2017, 02:59:58 PM
My version of Chrome is 62.0.3202.84 LG-G4
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 03:06:53 PM
What isn't it doing? It's just a password prompt to view a web page, very elementary function..
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Dan_Shade on December 05, 2017, 03:44:53 PM
My stupid phone was putting a space behind the username
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 03:49:41 PM
ayup!  That'll screw it up!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Hilltop366 on December 05, 2017, 03:57:51 PM
I'm in!

Thanks for the contest!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 05, 2017, 05:36:25 PM
If anyone is using a Mac computer and you have a problem....refresh the page or get off forestry Forum and then come back on. You NO NOT have to log out of the FF.....just close it.
This helped me.


And as far as the welding battery man, the battery man can kiss my Grits!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 06:02:58 PM
Your login of the Forestry Forum has nothing to do with the contest pages.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 05, 2017, 06:10:05 PM
Quote from: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 06:02:58 PM
Your login of the Forestry Forum has nothing to do with the contest pages.

Thats right.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Ljohnsaw on December 05, 2017, 06:52:04 PM
I'm a morning person so I guess I'll have to try it then.  For the first one, I'm thinking a bus driver like Chuck_White or maple_flats but those don't work...
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 06:54:28 PM
 :-X
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Ljohnsaw on December 05, 2017, 07:06:58 PM
OK, I got it - but the reference was from an old post or something stuck in the back of my brain...
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Dan_Shade on December 05, 2017, 08:02:38 PM
I figured them out!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: thecfarm on December 05, 2017, 08:53:46 PM
Jeff,on the last page,my mailing address was requested and required. That means I won something,right??  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 05, 2017, 08:56:53 PM
No.... It means if you do win something I don't have to ask for it again. I'll be busy eating Christmas cookies, I got no time for chasing down thecfarm on Christmas day!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 05, 2017, 09:39:54 PM
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Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: thecfarm on December 05, 2017, 09:43:54 PM
I'm surprised my dinosaur computer survived all that youtubing.  ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 05, 2017, 10:22:15 PM
Well it took me 2 nights to do it......a genius of an idea.
A fancy and Spectacular contest may I say.

Thanks Jeff and thanks to Council Tools and Logrite for sponsoring this....I loved it!  8)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Mooseherder on December 05, 2017, 11:18:45 PM
#8 got me stumped.

I can't watch that video one more time! :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Mooseherder on December 06, 2017, 07:53:51 AM
I'm in like Flynn! ;D (old saying)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Ljohnsaw on December 06, 2017, 02:01:53 PM
Well it took me less then 24 hours! 8)  Which is probably WAY less time then it took to set it up, researching YouTube!

Thank you Jeff and Tammy and thanks to Logrite and the newest sponsor, Council Tools, for supplying the prizes!

8)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 06, 2017, 07:45:03 PM
There has been some serious slowdown on participation here.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: 51cub on December 06, 2017, 07:59:53 PM
I started a little while ago, but it shows that I don't get on here as much as I want to. I only got two so far
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: WDH on December 06, 2017, 08:14:04 PM
This one was fun.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: runmca on December 06, 2017, 08:15:27 PM
Quote from: 51cub on December 06, 2017, 07:59:53 PM
I started a little while ago, but it shows that I don't get on here as much as I want to. I only got two so far

same here. I got to I think #8 but didn't heed tip #2 and got hung up on my retry. I may give it another shot.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: 21incher on December 06, 2017, 08:17:08 PM
The first one was easy, going to take me a while to try loggin in with all 750 pages of different user names for the second. Hope it doesn't start with a z. ???
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 06, 2017, 08:21:44 PM
Yall clearly are over thinking this if you don't get the second one almost instantly
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 06, 2017, 08:24:02 PM
If you get stuck, ask your friends for help
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: 21incher on December 06, 2017, 08:35:17 PM
I was overthinking it.  ???. You mean we can cheat?  ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: WDH on December 06, 2017, 08:52:01 PM
Cheating is cheating  :). 
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: JJ on December 06, 2017, 08:55:36 PM
#8 got me stumped.
I try searching Flynn, and came up with no spark :(
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: JJ on December 06, 2017, 08:56:06 PM
Will names be repeated?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: WDH on December 06, 2017, 08:59:45 PM
#8 was a challenge.  You have to think it through. 
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 06, 2017, 09:10:32 PM
Quote from: JJ on December 06, 2017, 08:56:06 PM
Will names be repeated?

Nope.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 06, 2017, 09:24:15 PM
Need answers?
PM me before this contest ends.

$3.00 per answer.
All major credit cards accepted.
Operators are standing by.  smiley_computer_monitor smiley_computer_monitor smiley_computer_monitor smiley_computer_monitor smiley_computer_monitor

I have read the rules and understand 5% of the answer fees goes to the Forestry Form.

Goat

**** now back to your regular scheduled Christmas Contest ****
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 06, 2017, 09:30:31 PM
Quote from: JJ on December 06, 2017, 08:56:06 PM
Will names be repeated?

I repeated quit a few when I got to #8.   smiley_furious3 smiley_furious3 smiley_furious3 smiley_furious3 smiley_furious3
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 06, 2017, 09:38:08 PM
That was the simple one!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 06, 2017, 09:39:37 PM
That's a deal! Poston can get you registered for $39!!  :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: JJ on December 06, 2017, 09:57:59 PM
quit teasing me, I hack away...
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Roxie on December 07, 2017, 07:05:15 AM
I got to ten, and had to burst out laughing.  What a great contest.  Jeff, you the man.   :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: WDH on December 07, 2017, 07:45:06 AM
Some are pretty easy and straight forward.  #8 requires a leap  :D. 
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 07, 2017, 08:22:09 AM
The clue for 8 is that the answer is in the first few moments of the video. Clear your mind and the answer should jump out at you.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: sandhills on December 07, 2017, 08:57:22 AM
This a lot of fun as they always are but it's seriously cutting into my forum time, I can't keep up with y'all now!  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Ljohnsaw on December 07, 2017, 09:36:00 AM
Quote from: WDH on December 07, 2017, 07:45:06 AM
Some are pretty easy and straight forward.  #8 requires a leap  :D.
Or even a spark of imagination...

Hey, boss, what's the count so far?  If you're up to 6, the rest of you can quit trying. ;)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 07, 2017, 09:47:09 AM
And it just keeps coming in.

$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
and I have 2 more pages of this. It looks like a call center in my living room.
My $3.00 help has sparked an overwhelming disregard for the meaning of money.  :D :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: thecfarm on December 07, 2017, 09:56:57 AM
The ones that eat grits charges for hints.
The non-griter eater will do it for free.  ;D

Better not have too many hook ups in that living room. I would not want a spark to start a fire.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 07, 2017, 10:04:52 AM
Starting fires, thats a Raider Bill thing aint it?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: thecfarm on December 07, 2017, 10:07:07 AM
When that guy starts a fire you want something big to put it out with.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 07, 2017, 10:10:37 AM
Remember it IS the big stuff he sets fire! :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 07, 2017, 10:19:57 AM
Quote from: Jeff on December 07, 2017, 10:04:52 AM
Starting fires, thats a Raider Bill thing aint it?

Yep...Raider Bill is like Paul H.....using alternative fuels.  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: 21incher on December 07, 2017, 01:11:19 PM
Made it without cheating. Still laughing from #10.
Do loosers get a box of grits? ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Magicman on December 07, 2017, 01:29:34 PM
Some of you guys are so sick that I don't think even doctorb could heal you.   smiley_sick
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 07, 2017, 09:52:16 PM
I am busy blocking evil bots attacking the forum again tonight. Whilst I do that, Is anyone trying to get registered for the Christmas contest?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 08, 2017, 03:43:40 PM
The contest this year could be won by the Russians.......or Hillary.  ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 08, 2017, 03:57:11 PM
We have had some relative newbies get entered in the contest, so its possible for anyone, especially if you have been following along in this topic. :)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: 51cub on December 08, 2017, 05:41:23 PM
Thank you everybody! Once I remembered the underscore for my problem one, I did 3,4, and 5 in about 4 minutes
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: LIL on December 08, 2017, 11:57:27 PM
Questioning whether to spend $3 or not ;)

Or whether someone will take pity on this foreigner and give me a hint to keep progressing.  I am at slide 10 and have no idea about the youtube clip.  I have tried searching names based on what I can see in the clip - but am obviously way off base :D  If ya'd like to help a KIWI out - a pm would be most appreciated   :-* :-*
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 09, 2017, 08:08:07 AM
Is ten the Sanford and son junkyard guy clip?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: WDH on December 09, 2017, 08:36:13 AM
Nope. 
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Hilltop366 on December 09, 2017, 08:54:26 AM
Yes it is, Sanford the junk man.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 09, 2017, 09:00:06 AM
Lil made it in the middle of the night., well the middle of our night. :)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 09, 2017, 11:58:57 AM
16 days left!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Howdy on December 09, 2017, 02:37:40 PM
"It's time for the "Big One" and I feel the pain" he said clutching his chest.  Geeze I am stuck and after my "call a friend" has been used up, I am throwing myself on the collective wisdom of the entire forum.   I am old enough to remember Sanford and Son but it is in the dusty areas of my brain, you know, the little used part that contains things like wisdom, common sense, and listening to my wife.  The only memory of the program I have is when a fella drove in looking for a hubcap and the son took one off the other side of the car and sold it to him. 
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 09, 2017, 02:45:17 PM
Ask yourself, (or google) What did fred sanford do ?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: LIL on December 09, 2017, 04:12:57 PM
 :D  Thank you to ljohnsaw for the help - he sent me off in the right direction because I thought I was offbase, although I was quite close myself without knowing it  :D  That was fun!!! I look forward to the Christmas Contest every year :)  Thanks for the help behind the scenes - saved myself 3 bucks  ;) Might have to go get some candy canes  ;D  :christmas:

LIL
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: LIL on December 09, 2017, 04:15:00 PM
Quote from: Jeff on December 09, 2017, 09:00:06 AM
Lil made it in the middle of the night., well the middle of our night. :)

:D  It was about 6 pm New Zealand time - the sun was still out and it was hot so was nice to be inside trying to keep cool  :-X

LIL
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 09, 2017, 04:23:13 PM
I'm freezing!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: LIL on December 09, 2017, 04:27:39 PM
Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on December 09, 2017, 04:23:13 PM
I'm freezing!

Any rain with that freezing?  Currently adhering to water restrictions that are in place here.  Could do with a drop or two.  In exchange for some sunshine perhaps  ;)

LIL
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: thecfarm on December 09, 2017, 08:19:51 PM
Howdy,all set??
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Howdy on December 09, 2017, 08:25:09 PM
IT IS DONE.
May you have a Merry Christmas
and Blessings to all.
Howdy
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: TKehl on December 09, 2017, 10:38:15 PM
Whew.  8 was tough but seems obvious now.   ;)

Typed Rod ("you can weld with this thing") half a dozen times thinking I typed the password wrong.   :D

Havn't had to "phone a friend" yet!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: doctorb on December 10, 2017, 11:48:20 AM
So many of you guys have a love or hate for grits.....i'm stuck, and I just had some for breakfast!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 10, 2017, 11:50:13 AM
But there is one guy here that coulda wrote a book on no grits.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 10, 2017, 11:52:54 AM
I see he has even dispensed some pulverized corn wisdom on this topic!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: doctorb on December 10, 2017, 12:08:27 PM
Was just me being in a hurry.  I forgot the "the". 
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 10, 2017, 12:18:37 PM
Quote from: doctorb on December 10, 2017, 12:08:27 PM
Was just me being in a hurry.  I forgot the "the".

Open your eyes Doc and you can C better. You're getting old.  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: thecfarm on December 10, 2017, 02:50:48 PM
 :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: 51cub on December 10, 2017, 03:18:19 PM
I'm near about ready to spend the $3 for number 8. I'm so far behind it's not funny
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Magicman on December 10, 2017, 04:24:53 PM
Start reading at Reply #65 and you will get #8.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: thecfarm on December 10, 2017, 04:52:31 PM
Got it?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 10, 2017, 04:53:11 PM
I thought when I posted back there that it might spark just a little bit of creative thinking, that is all it'll take to make it.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 10, 2017, 06:08:22 PM
Quote from: Jeff on December 10, 2017, 04:53:11 PM
I thought when I posted back there that it might spark just a little bit of creative thinking, that is all it'll take to make it.

:D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Dan_Shade on December 10, 2017, 06:35:16 PM
In my struggles, I tried the answer to eight in the first one.  The sparks made me think that
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: 51cub on December 10, 2017, 06:49:47 PM
Thanks, everybody. I did get #8 with a pretty good nudge from ljohnsaw. It turned out I was getting the hints. I must have missed that one while I was trying all the names I could find, but must have missed that one, or spelled it wrong when I tried it. I'm on 12 now
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 10, 2017, 06:52:13 PM
I really can't figure out why more people don't get involved than have. The prizes are great and people are willing to help.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: 51cub on December 10, 2017, 07:05:29 PM
I have to say I'm glad I did. I'm having a blast! I want to be sure to give my thanks to Jeff, the sponsors, and everybody that put the contest together, and gave me hints!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: TKehl on December 10, 2017, 08:02:48 PM
Not to mention that it was FUN!  Had some good laughs in there!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: doctorb on December 11, 2017, 09:12:54 AM
Made it!.  If I could only get out of my own way sometimes, life would be easier!  Thx to our sponsors and thx for the clues, without which, I would still be hacking.  Lots of fun.  Required a bit of overuse of the FF search engine, but all seems to be running fine.

And thx to WDH for trying to help me.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: isawlogs on December 11, 2017, 10:24:53 AM
Wow... And here I sit stuck on number uno..... :-\     ::)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 11, 2017, 10:36:12 AM
Who is you favorite Bus driver Marcel?  If you get it wrong, she'll kick yer butt next time you see her. ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 11, 2017, 10:59:06 AM
Quote from: Jeff on December 11, 2017, 10:36:12 AM
Who is you favorite Bus driver Marcel?  If you get it wrong, she'll kick yer butt next time you see her. ;D

Marcel will be pushing Daisy's. 😂😂😂
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 11, 2017, 11:01:20 AM
And black eyed susans!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Don P on December 11, 2017, 11:06:11 AM
Marcel, I can give you a Wild guess there but that darned dozer on fire at #3 has got me  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: sandhills on December 11, 2017, 11:15:04 AM
Well I got stumped at 12 (pun intended) up until there is was just matter of getting spelling right.  I think you should give poor Marcel another hint so we don't all have to chip in to send him flowers.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 11, 2017, 11:17:51 AM
Quote from: Don P on December 11, 2017, 11:06:11 AM
Marcel, I can give you a Wild guess there but that darned dozer on fire at #3 has got me  :D

That fire was put out earlier in the topic. :)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Magicman on December 11, 2017, 11:19:42 AM
Just do not forget to add the under_score.   ;)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: isawlogs on December 11, 2017, 03:31:33 PM
  I know who it is, put it down with undér score.. but this dam computèr is Français and keeps putting ééééèèèèèëëêêê in places that it should not   ....  ::)   :P

  Please keep the driver calm, This drivér is still my favoritè .....   :-* :-* :-* :-*    :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: isawlogs on December 11, 2017, 04:04:34 PM
Ok .. I got this darn thing to keep off the accents on the eeeeeeeee....  Also, got the first one to work  :)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: isawlogs on December 11, 2017, 06:58:32 PM
    GOAT........... 
    You do '' E'' transfer  ???

       If so send me some hints on Numéro 5 !!   5      :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 11, 2017, 07:08:11 PM
Really?  Need help on that one? Not sure we have THAT kind of a doctor here.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: 51cub on December 11, 2017, 07:11:49 PM
I figured them out. My thanks to everybody for the hints. Especially to Jeff, and sponsors Council Tool, and Logrite Tool
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: isawlogs on December 11, 2017, 07:15:33 PM
  Sorry numéro 6 .. English lesson .. of all things.   ::) :P :P  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 11, 2017, 07:18:09 PM
Quote from: isawlogs on December 11, 2017, 07:15:33 PM
  Sorry numéro 6 .. English lesson .. of all things.   ::) :P :P  :D


Is that the one with the Grits?   Whats the 3 digits on the back of your card?  :D :D :D
                                               I just need to update your Canadian file.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: dgdrls on December 11, 2017, 07:26:31 PM
Quote from: Don P on December 11, 2017, 11:06:11 AM
Marcel, I can give you a Wild guess there but that darned dozer on fire at #3 has got me  :D

Well now I don't feel so bad about # 3  and being stuck  :-[

D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 11, 2017, 07:36:30 PM
the clues for that are in this topic. It should be obvious if you read the topic. They ae getting to be a ways back thee now. I've got no help for Marcel for 6 s that may be one of the easiest ones. Heck, the name is said out loud and number 6 is the clue too!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 11, 2017, 07:37:50 PM
Quote from: dgdrls on December 11, 2017, 07:26:31 PM
Quote from: Don P on December 11, 2017, 11:06:11 AM
Marcel, I can give you a Wild guess there but that darned dozer on fire at #3 has got me  :D

Well now I don't feel so bad about # 3  and being stuck  :-[

D

The guy has black hair like Adam and stands tall like Hoss but does not live on the Ponderosa.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: isawlogs on December 11, 2017, 07:52:11 PM
    Hey... don't you guys worry none, I got in !!!   smiley_lit_bulb smiley_lit_bulb  8)

That number 6 was not as easy as it seams for the less afluent English.  ::)

  I had help from a friend.  8)

   Goat you missed out on an occasion $$$   :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 11, 2017, 07:57:03 PM
Quote from: isawlogs on December 11, 2017, 07:52:11 PM


   Goat you missed out on an occasion $$$   :D :D


Your card was DECLINED anyway.  :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: isawlogs on December 11, 2017, 08:01:31 PM
 :snowball: :snowball: :snowball:
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Don P on December 11, 2017, 11:52:44 PM
Dragging in just before the new day  :D Thanks for the help  ;)
Did you figger out #3 dgdrls?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: samandothers on December 12, 2017, 12:09:56 AM
Really enjoyed the contest!  Jeff thank you for your time to create such a fun game for us to hack at!

I think I was my own worst enemy and over thought a few.  Then there were some I entered the same answer several times before I was convinced I was trying the wrong answer and not really entering it wrong.  ::)

Thank you Logrite and Council Tool Company for such wonderful gifts for the lucky winners!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: doctorb on December 12, 2017, 05:52:52 AM
I used an iMac with Chrome.  Worked fine.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on December 12, 2017, 09:37:34 AM
Well I'm elbow deep into it now.

My first stumble is that I was putting in gritz lovers not haters. Arrrr!
Now I can't spell a username.

Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: sandhills on December 12, 2017, 09:56:53 AM
Thank you Jeff and everyone behind the scenes here for another fun game!  logger Rk did you get in yet?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on December 12, 2017, 09:57:52 AM
I'm dead stopped right at the end.

Let me be subttle. HELP!!!! I can't even understand what they are saying... is that a clue?
I'm sure it's right in front of me.

Jon
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 12, 2017, 09:59:45 AM
Watch it. It will be right in front of you. It will be virtually handed to you.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on December 12, 2017, 10:04:17 AM
It was literally right in front of me!!

I got through it.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: straincm on December 12, 2017, 01:42:03 PM
This was a blast to complete. I started this last week and didn't think I would make it very far, but completed today. Thank you to Jeff and to the sponsors.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: dgdrls on December 12, 2017, 06:06:49 PM
Quote from: Don P on December 11, 2017, 11:52:44 PM
Dragging in just before the new day  :D Thanks for the help  ;)
Did you figger out #3 dgdrls?

Bupkis!  >:(

D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Don P on December 12, 2017, 06:28:40 PM
It's all about marketing
dgdrls check your pms,
I've added a "2x4 to the forehead hint services" bill to your tab  ;D

course I was hung on that one for 2 days  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: dgdrls on December 12, 2017, 06:58:05 PM
Progress, at #5

D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 12, 2017, 07:07:57 PM
Quote from: Weekend_Sawyer on December 12, 2017, 10:04:17 AM
It was literally right in front of me!!

I got through it.

Take them glasses off and you can see.  :D :D :D

Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: doctorb on December 12, 2017, 09:46:56 PM
Progress at #5???  I can't imagine who that could possibly be!!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: WV_hillbilly on December 12, 2017, 10:14:31 PM
Finally got through to the end. Puzzled me on a few , but a lot of fun .

Thanks Jeff and Tammy
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: dgdrls on December 12, 2017, 10:23:37 PM
Quote from: doctorb on December 12, 2017, 09:46:56 PM
Progress at #5???  I can't imagine who that could possibly be!!

I'll keep working at it,

thanks

D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Don P on December 12, 2017, 10:44:27 PM
 sail_smiley
Quote from: doctorb on December 12, 2017, 09:46:56 PM
Progress at #5???  I can't imagine who that could possibly be!!

Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: WV_hillbilly on December 13, 2017, 08:07:12 PM
Another Thank You goes out to Logrite and Council Tools for providing prizes for the Christmas Contest . 

I have tools from both of these companies that are top notch . I use them almost daily . Everytime I have one in my hands ,  I marvel at the value and quality of each one  .

Thanks  Logrite and Council Tools
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: dgdrls on December 13, 2017, 09:19:45 PM
Nicely done!! 

I would not have cleared all the hurdles without a hand from some very kind FF members, thanks guys!!
So, in the spirit of their kindness I'll also extend a hint or two to anyone who may need a little direction with the game

Thank-you LogRite, Council tool the FF and Jeff,

:christmas:

D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Sheepkeeper on December 15, 2017, 07:56:38 PM
Well I finally got through. A couple of them had me stumped for a while but I persevered. Now the waiting begins - 9 more days.... Thanks to Logrite and Council Tools for their sponsorship of this years Christmas contest. What a nice lineup of prizes!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 15, 2017, 08:21:18 PM
Still 9 more days to get registered! Your forestry forum fellow members will help you! I think all the answers now are also pretty much in this topic.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 16, 2017, 07:48:43 PM
8 DAYS LEFT PROCRASTINATORS!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 16, 2017, 07:59:59 PM
The prizes this year IMO seem to be the best yet since I've been here.
I mean GREAT prizes!!!!! If anyone has not clicked and looked at the pictures of the prizes so graciously being given away by the sponsors of this contest do so.....they make my mouth water. :D :D :D :D

So I am asking that no one else enter the contest. If you do, it will cut down my chances of getting one of those hatches or a set of Tammy's legs.  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: WDH on December 17, 2017, 07:14:47 AM
David,

You can always take the members on a Forestry Forum Snipe Hunt.  That will keep them occupied so that they will not mess with the contest.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 17, 2017, 09:33:39 AM
Only a week left!   A would be Contest hacker would by now probably change tactics and start searching for the backdoor.   Just sayin...
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: OlJarhead on December 17, 2017, 11:07:42 AM
Hmmm....I must be dense! lol....thought "Hmmm this might be fun"...watched the first video and went..."huh?" we have a member who's a crazy school bus or something?  Ya, guess I don't know but I'll do some digging and see what happens...thanks for making me go to work on the site now! ha!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 17, 2017, 11:14:30 AM
Yes a very important member she is. In fact it is Jeff's number one and most favorite member too.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: OlJarhead on December 17, 2017, 11:19:42 AM
Funny, that one wasn't bad once I got started...but the dang dozer has me stumped
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 17, 2017, 11:23:31 AM
The man from FL that went to Tenn on his Haley.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 17, 2017, 11:34:41 AM
Crap! I posted this artsy fartsy in the wrong topic. :-\


 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/1494249322029~0.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1513528461)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 17, 2017, 11:36:44 AM
Jeff :D  ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: OlJarhead on December 17, 2017, 11:52:51 AM
Killn me smalls
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: terrifictimbersllc on December 17, 2017, 12:32:03 PM
Q:  What could be more fun than trying to log in online, and having your username/password NOT WORK?  Downright annoying, made me so mad I almost quit before I even got started.  >:( >:( >:(

A: Hanging in there and completing this contest.  #8 was easy.  They were all good but Sanford and Son was the beist.  !!! :D :D :D

Merry Christmas  :christmas:  and   :new_year:
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 17, 2017, 12:33:47 PM
I kinda like the fanbelt one.  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: OlJarhead on December 17, 2017, 12:44:08 PM
Missfit toys?  Hmmmm
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: OlJarhead on December 17, 2017, 01:12:00 PM
WhooHoo!  Don! :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: YellowHammer on December 17, 2017, 09:15:54 PM
Got it.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: ladnerlogging on December 18, 2017, 01:04:19 AM
Done. Thanks to some hints from this thread, I was able to get it done in a little less than an hour.  :christmas: to all and a big thanks to Logrite and Council!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on December 18, 2017, 07:18:32 AM
 So, I'm not much for contests but this one was fun and I know all of the members (answers) even though I didn't know all of the answers!

What made up my mind to enter, and I'm glad I did was the prizes!
I want at least one of each!!!

Thanks to all who helped me through it.
Don't hesitate to ask for help if you are stuck but reading this post helped me through most of them.

BTW, I got the bulldozer one right away. Fantastic story.

Jon
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest!
Post by: Jeff on December 18, 2017, 08:30:09 PM
Quote from: Jeff on December 17, 2017, 09:33:39 AM
Only 6 days left!   A would be Contest hacker would by now probably change tactics and start searching for the backdoor.   Just sayin...
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 19, 2017, 07:26:46 PM
Take a try,you will enjoy it.
I think this is the best one yet.
Get stuck,someone will get a chain out and pull you out.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 19, 2017, 08:15:45 PM
Quote from: thecfarm on December 19, 2017, 07:26:46 PM

Get stuck,someone will get a chain out and pull you out.

$3.00 per clue.

Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 19, 2017, 08:19:40 PM
Don't take the bite all you Christmas Contest hackers.
He'll just spend it on some fowl tasting grits.
I am here as a friend,I'm not dressed up in some goat skin.  :D

And I'm still trying figure out that huge clue in reply #157
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Don P on December 19, 2017, 08:31:58 PM
Quotesome fowl tasting grits

And a new holiday recipe too   :)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: chet on December 19, 2017, 08:55:06 PM
After about three hours of try'n, I gave up on dat huge clue and dat backdoor hacky thingawhatever, and did it da ole fashion way. It wuz much easier.  :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 19, 2017, 08:58:25 PM
I guarantee its not.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 19, 2017, 09:49:42 PM
I don't know what the Back Door is either.  :(
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Ljohnsaw on December 19, 2017, 11:24:33 PM
Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on December 19, 2017, 09:49:42 PM
I don't know what the Back Door is either.  :(
I'm already in but the backdoor was WAY faster!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: chet on December 19, 2017, 11:40:20 PM
I think my key musta been bent, or I wuz at door #2 and it wuz #3.   :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Peter Drouin on December 20, 2017, 05:38:27 AM
It won't even take my password  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Logger RK on December 20, 2017, 05:59:46 AM
It won't take mine neither. Maybe my phone can't do it. It did step one,then I came back to do step two & no go. Kept saying error. Now I can't even get through one. But I'm still hunting for the back door.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Logger RK on December 20, 2017, 06:01:57 AM
I didn't mean my password,I ment I use Christmas2017.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 20, 2017, 06:17:58 AM
Then you are using the wrong username. Using a phone, they have a habit of changing what you enter.
Glad to see someone figured out the backdoor.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: straincm on December 20, 2017, 09:21:30 AM
Completed this last week. Found the back door Monday after Jeff's clue and is way faster and easier. Made this even more fun to try both ways. Thanks again Jeff.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on December 20, 2017, 10:44:59 AM
I completed it the hard way.  :D

Still havn't found the illusive back door.  >:(
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: okmulch on December 20, 2017, 03:16:09 PM
Well I tried the back door and it was locked so I finished the hard way to get in.
Thanks to the sponsors for the prizes!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: YellowHammer on December 20, 2017, 09:33:00 PM
Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on December 19, 2017, 08:15:45 PM
Quote from: thecfarm on December 19, 2017, 07:26:46 PM

Get stuck,someone will get a chain out and pull you out.

$3.00 per clue.

I'll give them for $2.50.  I've got a Square, I can take credit cards. ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 21, 2017, 08:54:01 AM
The back door has been found. A member had to help me out. But I enjoyed the contest more.
Tha backdoor clue was a good one. But something needed to be added to make the back door open. Now I will always remember Christmas and backdoor in a whole diffeant way. I used up all my allowed searches for the year. I had to send $300 to POSTON to get more.  ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Magicman on December 21, 2017, 09:23:11 AM
I imagine that the Forestry Forum Search Fluid is very low.   ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 21, 2017, 09:24:54 AM
I top it off each night with Christmas cheer, so it's ready to go.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: btulloh on December 21, 2017, 09:27:29 AM
The search fluid has run out here and I still need a lot of it.  I've had very little time to work on this thing and time is running out on me.  Tick...  Tock...
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 21, 2017, 10:21:41 AM
Take me literally, look for the backdoor, it's a quick way in.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Ljohnsaw on December 21, 2017, 01:15:46 PM
Quote from: Jeff on December 21, 2017, 10:21:41 AM
Take me literally, look for the backdoor, it's a quick way in.
I've helped a few - funny how people don't know the synonym for "look"...
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: okmulch on December 21, 2017, 04:02:06 PM
I found the backdoor, of course I am all ready in from the other way. It is a lot easier.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: btulloh on December 21, 2017, 04:48:21 PM
In! That was fun.  Thanks Jeff!  Very entertaining.

I still have to find the back door.  I got on a roll using the front entrance and I was enjoying the trip.  Maybe tomorrow I will look for the back door, seeing as how it's pretty been much spelled out by now.

The only question I have is:

How could anybody HATE GRITS?

Merry Christmas everybody!

(and thanks for that LITTLE clue to #1)

Bob Tulloh
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 21, 2017, 05:59:17 PM
Quote from: btulloh on December 21, 2017, 04:48:21 PM

The only question I have is:

How could anybody HATE GRITS?




Its a disease.  smiley_sick
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 21, 2017, 06:21:12 PM
And there is no cure for it!!!!!!  And yes,I have tried the Dang things too.
And I have no idea where Jeff came up with the video,but fanbelts are just about right.  ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Magicman on December 21, 2017, 06:49:28 PM
Soooo Ray, you have tasted fanbelts eh??    :o
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 21, 2017, 06:58:06 PM
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 21, 2017, 07:02:34 PM
Just going by what the guy on the video said. He sounds like a good spokesman person. I saw it on the internet,so it must be true.  ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 21, 2017, 09:10:59 PM
Quote from: Magicman on December 21, 2017, 06:49:28 PM
Soooo Ray, you have tasted fanbelts eh??    :o

Good morning Ray
Good morning Sue

What da ya have for breakfast Ray?

Sue I think I'll have 2 eggs scrambled....sausage toast and Fan Belts.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 21, 2017, 09:32:59 PM
Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on December 21, 2017, 09:10:59 PM
Quote from: Magicman on December 21, 2017, 06:49:28 PM
Soooo Ray, you have tasted fanbelts eh??    :o

Good morning Ray
Good morning Sue

What da ya have for breakfast Ray?


Sue I think I'll have 2 eggs scrambled....sausage toast and fanbelts grits.She looked at me kinda odd and I told her,You know,the things that taste like fanbelts. Than Sue said,Oh yea,grits.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

All please take note on revision 2.8 A.
I did go,just once,to a place that did serve grits,if you requested it,at breakfast. I told the waiter when he was taking our order to not even mention grits.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 21, 2017, 09:53:18 PM
Whats bad is when you can't get in the back door and you have been handed the key.  >:(
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: chet on December 21, 2017, 11:24:29 PM
Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on December 21, 2017, 09:53:18 PM
Whats bad is when you can't get in the back door and you have been handed the key.  >:(

Check yer key, it's probably bent like mine wuz.   Seems like us old farts don't make good hackers.  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 22, 2017, 06:26:31 PM
2 more days to register! Plenty of help to be had to get in!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: JB Griffin on December 23, 2017, 09:03:09 AM
Im in through the backdoor, way easier.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 23, 2017, 09:39:44 AM
But not near as satisfying ;) :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: JB Griffin on December 23, 2017, 10:06:37 AM
Quote from: Jeff on December 23, 2017, 09:39:44 AM
But not near as satisfying ;) :D

Maybe not, but I got stuck at #5 and gave up.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: sprucebunny on December 23, 2017, 10:50:21 AM
I think I've spent more time looking for a backdoor than it took to complete the Contest.

Merry Christmas to all and
Many thanks to Council Tool and Logrite for the prizes  8)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: btulloh on December 23, 2017, 02:00:59 PM
If you got in through the back door, congratulations, but you should finish the contest just for entertainment.  I'm still chuckling about some of those videos. 
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: doctorb on December 23, 2017, 02:23:06 PM
JB = Don't give up!  I'm sure you can find a doctor here someplace to give you a hand!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: btulloh on December 23, 2017, 03:29:55 PM
Now that's what I call a clue.  Always follow doctorb's orders.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: JB Griffin on December 23, 2017, 05:12:17 PM
Went back and finished it. Had to do some serious butt scratching for sure.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 23, 2017, 06:06:27 PM
So you took doctorb up on his offer!  BAHAHAHA!!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 23, 2017, 06:07:37 PM
Doc told me he don't work on Goats!  :-[
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Magicman on December 23, 2017, 07:34:15 PM
Quotehe don't work on Goats!
I do and I have a sharp knife.  :o   :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: JB Griffin on December 23, 2017, 09:11:43 PM
Quote from: Jeff on December 23, 2017, 06:06:27 PM
So you took doctorb up on his offer!  BAHAHAHA!!

I had done and.got that one, it was the next one that had me stumped.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: WDH on December 24, 2017, 07:20:46 AM
I cannot find the backdoor.  I must keep going thru the frontdoor but nobody is home  :).
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 24, 2017, 12:00:44 PM
Not much time left to get registered!!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 24, 2017, 12:46:22 PM
Quote from: WDH on December 24, 2017, 07:20:46 AM
I cannot find the backdoor.  I must keep going thru the frontdoor but nobody is home  :).

.......but if you do get in the back door, this is what will greet you.  :D :D :D :D



 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/24625/Jeff.jpeg?easyrotate_cache=1514137489)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: samandothers on December 24, 2017, 12:57:58 PM
Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on December 24, 2017, 12:46:22 PM
Quote from: WDH on December 24, 2017, 07:20:46 AM
I cannot find the backdoor.  I must keep going thru the frontdoor but nobody is home  :).

.......but if you do get in the back door, this is what will greet you.  :D :D :D :D



 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/24625/Jeff.jpeg?easyrotate_cache=1514137489)

Glad I made it via the 'front door' if that is the back door greeting! 
Actually found the backdoor prior to seeing that greeter!

Thanks again to Council Tool and Logrite for the great gifts and sponsorship of the forum!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 24, 2017, 09:36:47 PM
Tic...toc...tic...toc...tic...toc...
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 24, 2017, 09:39:00 PM
There is always,a chance I may fall asleep and forget to shut it down at midnight. That gives you an extra shift if that happens!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 24, 2017, 10:19:09 PM
Quote from: Jeff on December 24, 2017, 09:39:00 PM
There is always,a chance I may fall asleep and forget to shut it down at midnight.

Hello Jeff?
Oh hey Wildflower.....this is Goat.....is Jeff there?
Yes Goat but he's asleep.
Well can you wake him up and tell him its time to end the contest and post the winners?
Ok Goat....I'll see what I can do.
Thank You...Merry Christmas.....byyyyyyyyye.



 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/24625/goat_telephone.jpeg?easyrotate_cache=1514171739)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: chet on December 24, 2017, 10:27:59 PM
I found it.  8)  In spite of all da hints, an havin' been given da bent key, I FOUND DA BACKDOOR.    And it only took me 5 days  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Logger RK on December 24, 2017, 11:08:29 PM
I'll give it a try next year it looks. I'm not to good at this I Phone yet.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: thecfarm on December 25, 2017, 08:07:10 AM
POSTON,looks like the 3rd shift is still open.  ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! (HUGE CLUE GIVEN POST 157)
Post by: Jeff on December 25, 2017, 09:00:03 AM
Not if you have never been there, or if you refresh the page if you have.  ;)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on December 25, 2017, 11:57:52 AM
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO  CONGRATS EVERYONE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
(much better if viewed full screen)
https://youtu.be/pz3uaynuOI8
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 25, 2017, 12:32:42 PM
I didn't  win anything but this was the BEST contest I think I've ever entered in my life.
The spinning wheels was GREAT!!!!  8) 8) 8)
Can't wait until next year!

Note: Just for fun you know I am and everybody else is gonna play the video again just to see if we
win something the next time around.  :D :D   :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Ljohnsaw on December 25, 2017, 12:51:14 PM
Congratulations to all the winners!

Needless to say with all the wonderful gifts donated by such awesome sponsors, 8) I'm disappointed I didn't win something. :-\  I did win two years ago (Bluecreeper pack that I'm halfway through!) that is fantastic stuff I'm using all the time - amazing what it will fix! 8)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Magicman on December 25, 2017, 12:55:41 PM
Congratulations to the Winners and Thank You Logrite and Council Tool for sponsoring this year's Christmas Contest.

Also, Thank You Jeff and Tammy for an awesome year.  Merry Christmas. 
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Hilltop366 on December 25, 2017, 02:31:50 PM
Yee Haw! Congratulations to all and thanks to Council Tool, Logrite and Jeff & Tammy!   :christmas: :new_year:
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: sandhills on December 25, 2017, 02:57:49 PM
Thanks to Jeff and Miss Wildflower for another fun contest and to the sponsors for the great gifts, although I still haven't found that back door you all keep talking about it was a lot of fun!  Merry Christmas everyone!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: dgdrls on December 25, 2017, 03:41:28 PM
Many thanks to the FF supporters who provided prizes and congratulations to the winners,

No luck with the back-door, 

:christmas:

D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on December 25, 2017, 04:24:31 PM
The backdoor.  Go to the forum search and search for "the backdoor"  it you look at the first few search results, you will see a topic named magical moments. If you open it, right there is a direct link to the entry form along with the username and password.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: samandothers on December 25, 2017, 05:52:14 PM
WOW!  What challenge and fun this contest has been right up to and including learning who won!

While playing the You Tube Jeff created for revealing the winners I kept clicking on the screen trying to get the wheel to spin!! :D  Of course this caused the You Tube to stop so it would not play.... finally I clued in.  ;D

Thank you Jeff for creating and executing a wonderful game!  It was great fun right to the end!

Council Tools and Logrite, thank you for such wonderful prizes/gifts!  All were great gifts and everyone would be happy to have any of them.  I must admit I am contemplating purchasing some.

It was great seeing folks assist one another!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: 51cub on December 25, 2017, 06:23:54 PM
It's been said, but I have to add my thanks to Jeff & Tammy. I think that's the most fun I've had on the computer. Also, my thanks to Council Tool, and Logrite. Congratulations to the winners!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Roxie on December 25, 2017, 06:35:15 PM
The reveal was as much fun as playing!  Awesome job Jeff and Tammy, and thanks to the sponsors for such great prizes. 

:new_year:
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: WDH on December 25, 2017, 07:18:42 PM
Where but the Forestry Forum  ;D.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on December 25, 2017, 07:33:27 PM
Someone should console thecfarm.  :D  He's unable to see his name on the wheel and can't watch the video. I'm thinking he needs to find a way dontcha'll?
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: thecfarm on December 25, 2017, 07:59:46 PM
I hope tommorrow at work. Looks like I will have to do it during lunch.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on December 25, 2017, 08:05:51 PM
Lets just say we know sumpthin you don't know!  ;)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: runmca on December 25, 2017, 08:06:32 PM
WOW! I won!  8) Thank you Logrite and Council Tool for sponsoring the contest and the awesome gifts! The contest was a lot of fun and challenging for a relative newbie to the forum, thank you Jeff.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

here you go Jeff - https://youtu.be/OR07r0ZMFb8?t=1m10s (https://youtu.be/OR07r0ZMFb8?t=1m10s)   :laugh:






Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on December 25, 2017, 08:08:45 PM
  :D :D 8) 8)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 25, 2017, 08:13:55 PM
Quote from: runmca on December 25, 2017, 08:06:32 PM


here you go Jeff - https://youtu.be/OR07r0ZMFb8?t=1m10s (https://youtu.be/OR07r0ZMFb8?t=1m10s) 

I watched the video. At first I thought it was Scoop Doggy Poo.....then I realized Run DMC. So I pulled my pants down and showed my drawers and danced.  ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Shotgun on December 25, 2017, 08:28:08 PM
Now look what you 2017 Christmas Contest folks have done to Jeff!  You drove him berserk! Just look at his avatar. Not sure if it was Goat, or Magicman though. 


Great contest, Jeff and Tammy.


Norm
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: thecfarm on December 25, 2017, 09:15:24 PM
I got,I got it. At about 5:42. I kept trying,kinda like the contest,and I got it to work. My internet is not the best,even on a good day.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 25, 2017, 09:21:55 PM
Quote from: Shotgun on December 25, 2017, 08:28:08 PM
Not sure if it was Goat, or Magicman though. 


Probably Rocket Man from North Korea who's been trying to bomb the FF for weeks!
Good job Jeff.  :snowball:
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: sprucebunny on December 25, 2017, 09:23:59 PM
My internet situation isn't much better than Ray's but I heard from Marcel that I won some Blue Creeper.

Excellent  8)  Thank you very much !!
I'm running low on my bottle that is Reaper and Creeper... a nice bluegreen.

Thanks again to Jeff and Tammy and Logrite and Council Tools.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: YellowHammer on December 25, 2017, 09:54:49 PM
I just got my last Christmas present for the day! I'm excited about winning and thanks to Jeff, the Forum and the sponsors.  I'm excited to start picking a slab to go with the legs.  I'm definately going to do it right, and I'll post as I get it done.
Great contest, and thanks again.
Robert
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on December 25, 2017, 10:03:22 PM
Quote from: YellowHammer on December 25, 2017, 09:54:49 PM
I just got my last Christmas present for the day!

Don't give up yet! its only 10:00. Did you look behind the couch and the drapes? There could be more...
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Dan_Shade on December 25, 2017, 11:06:53 PM
I was so close! Twice!

Thanks for a great contest Jeff and Wildflower.

Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: OlJarhead on December 26, 2017, 09:01:34 AM
Darn!  So close!  Thanks for running the contest!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: btulloh on December 26, 2017, 09:51:45 AM
Close, but no guitar.  Congrats to the winners.  It was a fun contest.  Thanks to Jeff and Tammy and all the sponsors.  I can't wait to see what you come up with next year!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: thecfarm on December 26, 2017, 01:37:27 PM
Winner,winner chicken dinner. ;D  Council Tool Park Axe!!!!!!     :o
I have read and understood the rules to the 2017 Christmas Contest and it stated that no substitutions was allowed or permitted. So no grits.
Magicman is busy sawing so he won't have time to do any cooking in Chesterville,ME.   ;D
It was a lot of fun solving and helping out other members.
I am looking forward to next years contest. But really looking forward to what is coming to my house.
All packages will be scanned at the Kittery Border. If needed said package can be opened and inspected.

All you other winners will need to take a picture of yourself with the prize that you won. That was in the rules too.  ;D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: reride82 on December 26, 2017, 03:43:01 PM
Awesome! Thanks to Council Tool, Logrite, and especially Jeff for operating such a great forum so we can all participate in these fun Christmas contests! I'll make sure to post a picture once I get to put my axe in action! Belated Merry Christmas to everyone and have a happy new year!

Levi
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: LIL on December 26, 2017, 08:24:16 PM
Thanks from Kiwiland too

I have loved participating and following this thread.  I am a bit  :( that it has to come to an end so quickly but can't wait for the next 350 odd days to pass to start again  :snowball:

A huge congrats to all the winners and grinners :D I think we are all winning just being on this forum alone. 

Again THANKS  :-* to all those who made this competition what it was :)

LIL
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Tam-i-am on December 28, 2017, 01:49:08 PM
Congrats to all the winners! 

Thanks to Jeff for putting it all together.

The prizes went out today via FedEx so Runmca you should have yours tomorrow.  Sprucebunny on Saturday as the two of you live nearby.  Yellowhammer you could have yours on Saturday as well but I would guess more like Tues.

Tammy
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: thecfarm on December 29, 2017, 07:32:55 PM
I got it! I got it! I got it!
I am so excited that's all I can say!!!!!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on December 29, 2017, 07:42:34 PM
 8) 8) come on! Tell us about It! Show us!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on December 29, 2017, 07:44:22 PM
That post from ray reminded me of when the dad gets the leg lamp on a Christmas story. :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: thecfarm on December 29, 2017, 08:26:47 PM
Well,if I had a picture taken now,all that you would see is a big grin and some missing teeth.   ;D
What an axe.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on December 29, 2017, 08:56:08 PM
Quote from: thecfarm on December 29, 2017, 08:26:47 PM
Well,if I had a picture taken now,all that you would see is a big grin and some missing teeth.   ;D
What an axe.

Now you can chop your own Grits.  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: runmca on December 30, 2017, 10:40:50 AM
woot! Mine arrived!  8)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/43657/2017-12-30_10_23_39.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1514648211)

:new_year:
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: YellowHammer on January 06, 2018, 11:34:18 PM
My bench legs showed up last week, and they look great.  So I put them in the showroom, leaned them against the wall. and we had our first open business day since the Christmas holidays.  Despite the freezing cold, we had a good turnout with well over a hundred people showing up to buy and browse our wood.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/21488/IMG_1062.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1515296372)


(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/21488/fullsizeoutput_12c.jpeg?easyrotate_cache=1515288929)

The legs were a big hit, and throughout the day, we and our customers mocked the legs up on several of the slabs.  I got so tired of telling people the Logrite/Rite Leg company name and website address that I went and dug their cardboard shipping box of the trash and leaned it against the wall so people could just take a photo of the address and contact info.   

Here's what the legs look like mocked up on some flame, woven bark, box elder:
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/21488/IMG_1046.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1515295841)

This is what they look like on the Osage:
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/21488/IMG_4572.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1515120293)

On the Walnut:
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/21488/IMG_4568.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1515120244)

On the Kentucky Coffee:
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/21488/IMG_1048.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1515295851)

On the Palownia:
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/21488/IMG_1049.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1515295847)

And on the Curly Cherry:
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/21488/IMG_1042.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1515295831)

So now I need to find the time to actually mount the legs to a slab and make the bench, which I will leave in the showroom for people to sit on and rest their legs.  Our customers know I will only endorse products that I have personally become familiar with, and which stand the test of time for quality and ruggedness.  When I told customers that these were made by the same company who also builds my professional and high quality cant hooks, they paid attention.  I had mentioned to Tammy at Logrite that I had been meaning to buy some of these to try out, but just never got around to it.  So now that I have them, maybe it will work out for everyone.  I get some free legs, and Tammy may get a few extra sales. 

I'll post how the bench turns out when I get it built. 

Anyway, thanks for the fun Christmas contest, and thanks to Tammy and Jeff for making this happen.

Robert



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Post by: Hilltop366 on January 12, 2018, 08:50:38 AM
I got my package from Council Tools!!
Much to my surprise there were two hatchets!

Thanks again.

Took some pictures.

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/18975/IMG_0177.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1515764450) 

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/18975/_DSC2182.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1515764409) 

 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/18975/_DSC2178.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1515764406)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on January 12, 2018, 08:54:41 AM
I bet theirs too!  :D

That's a fine looking Hatchet!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Magicman on January 12, 2018, 09:05:01 AM
Obviously my hatchet was sent to you by mistake!   :o  (Actually the prize list stated two.)

Congrats on the win!   :)
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Hilltop366 on January 12, 2018, 09:13:23 AM
I should have bought a lottery ticket that day, I rarely win any prize draw. :D

MM stop by and pick up your hatchet anytime.

Yep, I did double check with Rooster before I mentioned it just in case someone was missing theirs.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: thecfarm on January 14, 2018, 03:44:24 PM
Here it is!!!

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10436/council_axe_Christmas2017.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1515962062)

What an axe it is.  :o   When the 19 year old grandson comes up I will let him hold it,but it has to stay in the house. And I will be watching him too.  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Jeff on January 14, 2018, 04:47:39 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Roxie on January 14, 2018, 05:07:55 PM
 8)  What a nice prize!
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on January 14, 2018, 06:22:19 PM
Scares me!  :o
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: WDH on January 14, 2018, 08:20:12 PM
Would you feed grits to that man  ???
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: thecfarm on January 14, 2018, 08:25:45 PM
Not with my Council Axe in my cold dead hands.  :D
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: Sheepkeeper on January 14, 2018, 09:27:03 PM
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/32940/20180107_115522.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1515982747)
Finally got the picture off of my phone. One sweet hatchet. Thanks Council Tools for sponsoring the Forum and providing the prizes.
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on January 14, 2018, 10:09:41 PM
 :o  :o  :o Holy Sheep!

Friday the 13th: Freddy Lives
Title: Re: 2017 Christmas Contest! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! SEE FIRST POST!!
Post by: sprucebunny on January 15, 2018, 08:03:38 AM
Thanks again to Logrite and Blue Creeper  8)

No picture of me but Ted (the J5) is just like me.... you can put all the paint you want on and we will both still not look very good or new. We are both over 60, after all  :)



 (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11412/DSC02837.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1516021206)

Darn... it's blurry... I'll try for a better one  ;D