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Discussion in 'Quizzes, Competitions & Games' started by Shorts, 14 Jan 2012.

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  1. TeaLovingDave

    TeaLovingDave Moderator Staff Member 10+ year member

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    Looking through this thread again, let it be noted that even though the challenge has been won, I suspect that my current total of 6 bear species all seen via public transport puts me in the lead for the Green Award ;)
     
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    I'll stay at home and look at 2013's challenge on the internet, how green will that make me?;):p
     
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    We did a fair amount of travelling by train and even car-shared to HWP, but some collections are near impossible without a car or a deep pocket (Woburn for example).

    I still haven't received even the slightest hint of a cup though, so I think the whole thing is a bit of a swizz. ;)
     
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  4. Shorts

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    Kids of today, no patience:p.

    Seriously, it's on my agenda, it's just my agenda's a little full at the moment. I've just spent two days searching the internet for some Twycross postings that went missing without a trace:) -I didn't dream them did I?:confused: (to be fair, if they're as I remember I can understand why they disappeared).*

    *Note, this isn't a request to restart those posts, just wanting to confirm I'm not imagining it.:D
     
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    You remember correctly and the posts that started the chains as you say were probably best lost if we want zoochat to continue!
     
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    Excuses, excuses. :rolleyes: ;)
     
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    The (small but perfectly formed) trophy's now ready, you should PM me to arrange delivery or possibly a meet up to pass it on to you.

    For anyone keen/crazy enough to be interested I intend to give details of the 2013 Zoo Chat UK Challenge on New Year's Eve.
     
    Shorts, 15 Dec 2012
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    Whoo hoo! Although I joked about it, an actual trophy was a little unexpected to be honest, but a lovely surprise. Thank you. :eek:
    Looking forward to it.
     
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  9. TeaLovingDave

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    Excellent, I look forward to it - I may have failed to reach Whipsnade or find a way of doing Woburn by vehicle, but this challenge gave me the much-needed impetus to get myself back to Highland Wildlife Park :)
     
    TeaLovingDave, 15 Dec 2012
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    I'm looking forward to you making your mind up which one you go with for next year,and have started making plans ready for which ever one you go with.:p:eek:
     
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  11. Shorts

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    I think my thinking's changed a bit since last we discussed it, so you might have to go back to the drawing board:p:D.

    Suffice to say you're going to have to travel a lot and have a little luck to win. Like Highland Wildlife park it's likely they'll be one far-flung collection/area that'll be essential to visit in completing the challenge.
     
    Shorts, 16 Dec 2012
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  12. Shorts

    Shorts Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    It's probable, given your tenacity and previously demonstrated commitment, that lack of a vehicle won't be a problem this year -that's not to say there's not serious traveling involved though (the word "Challenge" is the clue:)).
     
    Shorts, 16 Dec 2012
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    Thats not a problem you don't know what potential challenges I was preparing for,as I know a bit of how your mind works!!
     
    zoogiraffe, 16 Dec 2012
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  14. TeaLovingDave

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    Hehe, I'll certainly be giving things a jolly good attempt ;)
     
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