YemonYime

I'm in. Thanks Rick!

Heh, not a problem Gatoulis, because... (wait for it) it's all Greek to me! Har, har, har... Actually, we just got back from spending the whole day at Legoland Discovery, and the Navy Pier in Chicago! So I missed all the dessert and dancing. Photo Challenge III will take place in a few weeks, and will be back to the standard "First To Photo" rules. We'll seeya then for more ridiculosity!

Our winner is... El Presidente catsnfish!!! And let's hear it for our new VP, El Presidente Secondente, mekk!!! *applause cheers applause* *baby kissing* *symphony plays Stars And Stripes Forever* Sincere thanks to our candidates for their participation, campaigning, and their wonderful sense of humor! I've got limited internet access while in the Midwest, so I'll get in contact with the winners, and send the winners' prizes out sometime next week. Mrs. Yime has yet to review the secondary entries, so we'll let you know on those as soon as possible. VIVA DEMOCRACY!!!

I cancel that vote with one for MEKK So if Yime's math was correct in post 194, it's still even!! SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE POLITICIAN !!!!! Sheesh.... Well your first vote has to count. Quoted From The Yime Post... For The People, By The People: Just like America, the winner will be decided by popular vote! But just like America, a secret cabal of influential individuals (The Yimes) will determine the top three candidates. On Super Tuesday (July 6th), I will post the three candidates and open voting in this thread until the polls close at 11:59 EDT, July 6th. The votes will be tallied, and the winner announced! One vote per GC ID, and no sock puppets! (See Rule #1 for eligibility)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You voted for CnF, no fair changing for a bribe. Nah, opalsns, I think they were just saying that their new vote just evened out your vote. There shall be no shenanigans at the polls, lest they face the fear of citrus squirts in their eyeballs.

Oh geeze, this cointest stuff ain't easy as it is, so now do I have to go back and check for votes being edited too? Okay citizens, to be fair, please don't edit your vote posts...just like the rules for posting of photos. Since you didn't post prior to that, please just post again with your vote (and dontcha dare edit that!) Please keep my sanity right where it is, it's hard to see the itty bitty text on the iPhone.

It's DEAD EVEN with less than 6 hours to go in the voting! Looks like we shall have no landslide here! Let's go forum irregulars, shoot out your vote and give someone your support! You don't need a reason. It's no different than voting for the guy with the coolest signs along the roadside, or for the semi-hot Alaskan soccer mom that's easier on the eyes than the bald guy. One vote here can make a REAL difference! Oh, and hey, where's all the other extended entrants??? Yinz guys lobbied for 'em, so let's see 'em for FSM's sakes! Oh, and no changing of votes once they're placed, or I'll squirt ya in the eye with something citrus. Try that at your local fire hall, and they'll laugh at you all the way to the booking room. Bring on some democracy!

Classic forum quote, and the self-imploding standard to which all sock puppet accounts will be forever held to.

*scratches his head* "Hmmmmmm".... He says in a ponderous voice to himself. "Though I try to communicate to the people of this district," *he then strokes his chin* "it seems that at times, I might do better just banging my forehead against a Betty Crocker cookbook." *searches around for a large book* "Ahem...", he says as he climbs slowly to the microphone. "May I remind today's voters, that the primaries are complete". The crowd continues to stir, as he bangs a small wooden gavel to redraw their attention. "Folks, please keep in mind that only the candidates that qualified in the Primary Race are eligible for the office of El Presidente." Some glance up and seem to acknowledge, and some continue their conversations. "Please vote for either Rep. catsnfish, or Sen. mekk...only! The others are running for a different office." He steps down from the podium, glancing over to his table of constituents...receiving a series of "thumbs up" from the chimpanzees, and shoulder shrugs from the orangutans. One of which is holding up a cookbook.

The polls are now OPEN!

Ahhhhhh, a candidate that knows how to campaign. Being friendly and gracious toward your opponent is how it works here in the U. S. of A. As well as the increasingly biting "negative ads" that escalate as we get closer to Election Day. So...you didn't seriously think I was going to leave the very essence of American politics out of this cointest did you? Aww hecks no! Afterall, Representative catsnfish and Senator mekk are running for a very important position! They need to establish trust in the voting public in order to be victorious! That means getting out there on the road, shaking hands with people, kissing babies, and striking down their opponent with a calm, calculated vengeance! And so it is with a rather large grin that I post the SECOND part of their challenge!!! That's right...Representative catsnfish and Senator mekk, YOU MUST NOW CAMPAIGN! This means, do ANYTHING you can to sway the voters your way. You could post a pic of yourself holding a puppy, or shaking hands with a senior citizen. Or, you could just tell us why your opponent is unworthy! Like...Her cupcakes have been known to cause nausea, or she kicks kittens! Slam your opponent and make yourself look good! All in fun, of course. Just in case anyone misses the point here, I'll declare right now that any "roasting" of either opponent is entirely done in fun, and that no offense will be inferred by anything said. This is now officially a sarcasm-filled zone! These two candidates have shown an extraordinary sense of humor, so I hope to see some more creativity from our fun-loving candidates! And so, my fellow citizens, listen to what your candidates say. Watch what your candidates do. Judge them in any way you choose, and then make your voice heard with your vote! LET THE CAMPAIGNING BEGIN!!!

Great Balls of Fire!!! It certainly looks like we had some patriotism on display in the streets of America! As always, I love hearing the aftertales of on-lookers' reactions. If anything, THAT is what this is all about...spreading the fun around! Excellent work by catsnfish and mekk, who will face-off in a Super Tuesday Election Extravaganza! Voting officially begins at 12:00am midnight tonight (EDT) and will run for 24 hours. Please hold your votes until then, as it's more organized. I'll only count those with a July 6th posting date (my time, EDT) I hear your feedback about the cointest deadlines, but there had to be a deadline somewhere. Gotta stick to what was posted because it was what it was. I was anticipating being out of communication for the better part of Monday, so I chose times that I'd be around for. Hey, it's my dime up for grabs! But I do realize that some of you are having trouble posting photos, or were confused by the times posted. I'm not much help, as I'm away from my usual methods of uploading. But I'd be a-googlin' for some suggestions. That being said, catsnfish and mekk are our candidates, with "El Presidente" receiving the Silver Prize. The runner-up will be our Vice President, and will receive one of my other Geocache America Geocoins! With all of that said, I am indeed NOT a sour citrus. When citizens show such pride in their country, it should be seen. So, with the power vested in myself, by myself...I will extend a second chance to those who would still like to show off their statuesque physiques. So listen up this time, ya hear? Post your photos from now until the Primary Voting ends at 11:59pm, Tuesday, July 6th, and I will appoint one additional person as Mayor of East Yimesburgh for one day, and send them a geocoin. Now get out there and strike the pose! And don't forget to post your votes for Representative catsnfish and Senator mekk tomorrow!

Okay, the family and I are currently on the road heading to Illinois, so I'll review the photos when I can see them better on the laptop. Probably should've gone through tonight for photo submissions, but let's stick to the current rules because it wouldn't be fair to the ones that posted on time. If you do have a photo that you'd like to post for fun, go right ahead for giggles. Perhaps you'll leave a strong impression in the minds of future voters! I'll check back tonight and set things up for our election!

Just to clarify, this challenge is open to multiple entrants with no rush to be the first to post. All of the previous rules apply except for Rule #5. However, Eartha will be enforcing Rule #6 heavily. Everyone knows her agents will be out on the streets looking for trouble tonight, so don't even TRY to break Rule #6. Deadline to post a photo is 12:00 EDT Monday, July 5th. If we get enough entries, I'll post the top three candidates by early Tuesday morning...and the voting can begin! One vote posted per GC ID, with the standard "no sock puppet" rules in play. Voting ends at 11:59pm EDT on Tuesday, July 6th. In case of a tie, the Speaker of the House (Mrs. Yime) will decide the winner. Special thanks to FSM for the added swag earlier, and for going well with a nice chianti. God Bless America.

As America celebrates her 234th birthday, I invite yankee doodle dandies everywhere to join in a FOURTH OF JULY FREE-FOR-ALL * * * * * * * * * * "FIRST TO PHOTO" RULES DO NOT APPLY * * * THIS COINTEST IS FOR MULTIPLE ENTRANTS * * * * * * * PHOTO CHALLENGE II: "Freedom, Frosting and Fireworks" * * * * * * * Post a picture of a team member... draped in Old Glory, wearing a crown, holding a Betty Crocker cookbook (left arm), holding up a cupcake (right hand), with a lit candle and a geocoin in it, with fireworks!!! * * * * * * * Free-For-All Rules: This challenge is NOT a "First To Photo" as the first one, but a challenge open to multiple entrants. All the standard rules apply except for Rule #5. All listed items, objects and actions are to be taken literally, and must be clearly visible in the photo. One photo per Geocaching ID Team, with a deadline of posting by Monday at 12:00pm EDT. (That gives entrants time to celebrate, pass out, sleep in, take some Advil, and post their photo the next day with a hangover.) For The People, By The People: Just like America, the winner will be decided by popular vote! But just like America, a secret cabal of influential individuals (The Yimes) will determine the top three candidates. On Super Tuesday (July 6th), I will post the three candidates and open voting in this thread until the polls close at 11:59 EDT, July 6th. The votes will be tallied, and the winner announced! One vote per GC ID, and no sock puppets! (See Rule #1 for eligibility) Specific Ridiculousness: This challenge is open to everyone, but obviously geared towards us yanks as we celebrate today. Don't worry Denmark, you can play in the next challenge. Any crown or tiara will do, but today's theme is obviously to look like the Statue of Liberty. You read that right. A Betty Crocker cookbook. Someone in your family has one. The more frosting the better, but the candle's gotta be lit, and the coin stuck in the cupcake. The key to the fireworks is timing! You've gotta have a thunder-boomer going off in the picture, so your camera buddy better have the flash ready to capture you striking a pose at just the right time! The Prize: The winner will receive... A .999 Silver (One Troy Ounce) 2006 Geocache America! Geocoin Trackable and Unactivated! * * * * * * * My fellow Americans, FLAUNT YOUR FREEDOM! GOOD LUCK, AND HAVE A JOYOUS FOURTH OF JULY!!! * * * * * * *

Hey now, how 'bout that! Thank ya very much, Chuck. I'll be in contact soon.

This one's for Red_wing Dave... Happy Canada Day.

I love a good mystery, and apparently, so does Cosmo. Thank you very much!

Well...blow me down, me bucko! BRAVO, rockymtn8iv, BRAVO! Excellent! Just flat-out excellent!!! Congratulations, and my sincere thanks for kicking off this project with exactly the spirit I was hoping for. I can only imagine the looks you got as you stood there in the water like the Karate Kid. A job well done! And to the victors, go the spoils... Not only have you earned your Compass Rose booty, but I am proud to present you, rockymtn8iv, with the first ever... Certificate of Ridiculosity It is well known that geocachers are rarely ashamed to put their enthusiasm on display for all to see. Yet, there are those that truly go the extra mile in spreading the spirit and essence of what the sport of geocaching is all about. This prestigious, yet nonsensical award shall be bestowed only upon those select few individuals who demonstrate the extraordinary ability to stare embarrassment directly in the eye... and enthusiastically embrace their inner imbecile. Let's hear it for rockymtn8iv ---> applause, applause and more applause <--- * * * * * * * That's our show for today, folks. But be sure to stay tuned for our Fabulous Fourth of July special!

Arrrrr, me mateys. It appearrrrs that we have a brave soul stepping forwarrrrrd. I'm out on the sea havin' me choppers scrubbed by some old scallywag a-pokin' at me gums. I'll be rowing the dinghy back to shorrrre to take a closerrrrr inspection at this here beauty of a snapperrrrr.

PHOTO CHALLENGE I: "Shiver me timbers, I found me treasurrrrrrre!" * * * * * * * Post a picture of a team member... wearing a pirate hat, and an eye patch, with a parrot on their shoulder, standing barefoot, in a public fountain, at least ankle deep in water, holding THIS MAP, and a geocoin... TRIUMPHANTLY!!! * * * * * * * Standard Caveats: All listed items, objects and actions are to be taken literally, and must be clearly visible in the photo. And of course, the Cointest Rules posted here apply as well. Specific Ridiculousness: 1. Avast, ye! No homemade paper hats, or cut-out parrots. 2. Polly wanna shoulder? The parrot can be a stuffed animal, puppet...or even real, but its gotta be on the shoulder. 3. Get yerrr feet wet, ya land lubberrr! If it's winter in your part of the world, improvise, but you need to be ankle deep in water, and in a fountain. 4. Aye, here be me booty! Put the "oomph" in triumphant. I need to see some serious jubilation, or you'll walk the plank! * * * * * * * Ladies and Gentlemen, start your search engines! GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!! * * * * * * *

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE PHOTO CHALLENGE I will begin within 24 hours. Ye have been warned...

Creating a proxy would've made the original geocoin feel lost and confused, leaving it prone to violence and insensitivity towards other geocoins. There's plenty of cinematic precedent set to back up my theories. Just look at Ben Affleck's character in Pearl Harbor, or Lotso Huggin' Bear in Toy Story 3. You did the right thing, Chris. That's one lucky geocoin to have an owner as kind, loving and patient as you. I hope you two can get back together soon and frolic happily as you once did. *sniff* I love a happy ending...

Ahhhhh, impatient one...you know not the pitfalls and potholes I have perilously planned for this joyous journey into the jowls of jackassery!!! Great idea. However, ya kinda just stole my thunder a little there, cap. Y'see, I've been planning this series thing out for a while on a yellow frame of Post-it Notes stuck around my monitor. One of which has "Nuke The Rules, Let's See More Fools!" written on it, which was gonna be a surprise challenge. Dude, you sunk my battleship. Like every good game show there's variety and a little suspense. This was planned to be a series of challenges, so give me some time to set the game up, mKay? Now put your name tags on and obey when the "Applause" sign flashes...like a good audience. I'm going back to my dressing room.

Heh, just reading through some of your posts, and I can already tell that some of you are gearing up for photographic warfare! Well, I really don't want anyone losing any sleep this early in the game, so I will go ahead and tell you that I won't be posting the first challenge within (at least) the next 24 hours. That's a promise, because I haven't yet decided how far down in the well of evil I want to dip into. Mwuuuhahahahahahahaaaaaaa....

Now don't get your tropics all in a bunch there, Gaia-Gal...but you hold your orbit there for just a minute. Your vacation brochure specifically said "anywhere on Eartha" when I booked it, so don't even try to go "retrograde" on me now. Besides, if you would simply read the short list of rules I posted, I'm sure you'll notice the caveat that clearly states that I am NOT responsible for typos.