Time for a contest!

[The Deacon]

Ok gang, as I write this it appears I'm about to hit a major milestone in online keyboard abuse. http://paulberetta.com/images/ani_gifs/oldman.gif By the time you read it, the count may have already passed the 10k mark. :eek: Anyway, I decided a contest was in order, so here it goes.

Rules are simple.


It's a "guess the number" game.

Anyone registered before today (with exception of Spyderco staff) can enter.

One entry per person.

One guess per entry.

Contest closes March 1st at noon EST, or when someone hits the exact number, if that happens first.

If nobody hits the exact number the closest guess, under or over, wins.

If there's a tie between under and over, earliest entry wins.
The number to be guessed is the odometer reading on my Jeep Patriot as I write this. Took a photo of the odometer yesterday when I got home from shopping. Car has not been driven since. Sent Kristi the number, and a copy of the photo to keep me honest.

Prize will be winners choice of one of the following:


Digital Camo Military (numbered)

Chinook III (numbered)

Mariner Salt (numbered)

Sprint Run (blue/grey) ZDP-189 Delica (numbered)

Kiwi (choice of Jigged Bone, Red Bone, Pearl/Abalone, or Carbon Fiber)

Here are some facts that may (or may not) help:


Took delivery of the Patriot on October 11, 2008.

It had 2 miles on the odometer when I drove it out of the dealer's lot.

It is my only vehicle, so it's used for commuting, shopping, "pleasure" driving, etc.

The area I live could best be described as "suburban".

My drive to work is approximately 10 miles each way (darn new odometers don't show tenths).

I work a 4 day "compressed" work week.

I've taken a couple weeks off from work since I got it.

I have not taken any long trips yet.

Mileage is well under half my post count.

It had its 1 month/1k miles checkup in mid November and had well under 1k miles on it at that time.



Can't think of anything else to add, so have fun. I'll not post to this thread again until there is a winner, unless someone finds a major boo-boo in the above.

[spydutch]

Nice contest Paul, let me the first one to join for a change.

Back and forth to work about 1600 miles until now. add some pleasure trips as wel...

My guess is about 2585 miles:D

I guess you already know which knife I really would love to have;)

[FLYBYU44]

My guess is 3143 miles, Thanks for doing the contest to, that's very generous of you.

[Free Radical]

2241 !!!!!!

thanks for the contest

[Bluntrauma]

4004

Thanks for the contest

[MCM]

1500
You sound like me
(12 miles round trip to work, same daily trek, 25 years last Dec):eek:
{with no end in sight}

.... My 95 has 120k

[Cuttingedge]

My gues is 2758 miles.....

[Sam Vimes]

2733

Thanks for the chance.:)

[JBE]

Thanks for the opportunity Paul. Some nice prizes you're offering up there....:cool:

My guess is 1974.....

[arnon]

3000
Thanks Arnon

[4cweber]

My guess is 3124

[CombatGrappler]

I'll chime in for 2222. Thanks!

[Domino]

Thanks man. 2584.

[Manix Guy 2]

Thank you for your time well spent here at the forum your guide to refinement of all things good have been greatly appreciated by me ! Honor to be part of this game : number 3,419 . Regards MG2

[spyderknut]

2174 for me

Thanks for the quantity and quality of your posts!

[duff72]

3015 thanks

[lerman]

10,000 posts, that's amazing.
cool contest, and some really cool prizes, i say... 2141miles.
thanks again Paul.

[Lockback]

Cool contest!

Instead of trying to calculate the number, I'm going with a blind guess of...

4014

Thanks, Deacon!

[druid]

4242 ml thanks for the chance

[vampyrewolf]

Lets try 2745miles

[El Tigre]

Thanks Paul.
My guess 1990 miles

"El Tigre"

[yablanowitz]

I'll guess 3217 miles, and thanks for the cool contest!

Congratulations on the impending 10K mark!:D

[RLR]

2113 that's it statistically and thanks for the cool contest. When I will, I'll pay it forwards with a little contest of my own!

[ccpmedic]

I'l venture a guess 1501.

[Sakuraba#1]

I'll guess 1776

[ousanas]

I'll throw out... 2347, thanks for the contest!!

[i.v]

Congrats for 10k, that really is incredible!
Thanks for the contest, my guess is 2143

[tonydahose]

congrata on the 10K Paul
2479 for me.

[picobrain]

3333

thanks for the contest!


peace

[Peter1960]

Congrats on the 10.000 post, Paul! I appreciate each of your posts with expertise and of course your humorous post too (upward trend lately IMO).

Nice car the Jeep Patriot, was on my short list as I've to look for a new one.

2712 miles ... my best guess :)

[raven]

Hey Paul, CONGRATS ON 10K Knifebro ;)!!! I'll guess 1612. Thanks for the contest. Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.

God Bless :)


-raven-

[JaM]

3021.

Thanks for the contest, now up to the next 10.000 posts !! :cool:

[jeff189]

3254?

Thanks for the shot.

[cyberspyder]

1552 for me.

[Castillo]

1965 from me.

[nuubee]

I'll guess 1900.

Thank you for this opportunity!

[cobrajoe]

Congrats on the 10k mark Deac!

I'll take 4442

Thanks for the contest!

[ColonelX1]

2580 is my guess

Cheers on the 10K!

that CF kiwi is tempting the colector in me:spyder::p:spyder:

[Jeremy McCullen]

3014

Thanks

[cougar337]

I'm going with 1983

Thanks for the contest!

[hickster]

1673 miles

hickster

[Sequimite]

I'm guessing that you took the photo before deciding to have the contest because the number was unusual in some way. Even if I guessed correctly, there are many numbers that would be very noticeable. I'll try 2009.

[224477]

I say 1982 miles on it.
Congrats on your coming 10k Paul, man, thats a serious number really.
Thanks for the fun ;)

[BuffaloBill]

2,789 miles

[kankryb]

I hope this isn´t taken.. 1981.

[mikebandw186]

3,258! I haven't seen that few miles on a car, ever. Especially not my own.

[David Lowry]

Paul,

Congratulations on your 10k posts. You're very generous man here on the forums and outside the forums.

I enjoy reading your posts and I wish you another 10k posts in the futre.

Thanks for the contest.

I'll take 2,813 miles.

Say, how do you like the Patriot compared to your PT Cruiser?

[JLS]

I'll go for 4783.

And a big thanks for the contest.

[The Mastiff]

3787? Very cool choice of prize Paul. Out of all of them I only have 1. I have a lot of spydercos too. Joe

[stonefrog]

Um

2222.

Cheers for the comp

James

[Shenmue728]

Thanks for the contest and your contributions to the forums. Your knowledge of :spyder:s is astounding.

My gues will be 2728

If i win i'll have a bigger problem choosing the prize :confused: :D Each are so awesome!

[GoMeR]

I will pick 1,822 miles! Thanks!

[The CoPilot]

4775. Thanks, Paul!

[Netsquash]

My guess is 3145

Nice job on the 10k posts. I hope to make it there some day.

[Kapow]

My guess is 2008 miles
Thanks for the 10,000 well thought out and informative posts.

[thibaud.1.80]

3752 thank's

Tibo.(France).

[jzmtl]

I'm going to try 3185.

[erix]

I would like to choose 2164 miles!

ok,
erix

[bh49]

Paul,
Congrats on 10k and thank you for all help to any Forum member in need.
Thank you for contest. My number is 2040.
Roman

[amen74]

Paul, thanks for the contest and congratulations when you hit the magical 10k mark.

I'll go for...1945. Sounds good.

[spyderHS08]

2,754 paul thanks!

[dwong]

2888 thanks

[ozspyder]

Very generous of you Paul, and what a mighty post count :D

My guess would be 2,582

Thanks mate :)

[brandonreed2008]

2,043.6 :cool:

[dialex]

Hi Paul, congratulation on your impressive mileage.
Thank you for being a pillar in this community where you constantly spoil us with quality postings and awsome pics of your spectacular collection :D
A Patriot, hmm... I might have sworn your car is a PT Cruiser... :confused:... oh well... since there is a number to be guessed, I'll toss 3570.
Good luck to the participants and thank you Paul for the fun!

[Spygineer]

thank you kind sir.

my guess is 1290

[Dr. Snubnose]

Congrats Paul on the 10,000 milestone...I'll take 1701 miles...Doc:D

[buferoe]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the contest.
My guess would be 2347.


kind regards,

Werner

[EarthDog]

Paul,

Thanks very much for the continuing quality of your contribution to the Spyderco Forums, and thanks for the generous game. Those are some remarkable knives in your post.

I'll guess 2,561.

[Fairlane]

Well, Paul...

I've read half of your posts, at least :D

I'll have 2122!

Congrats on the 10K posts. I'll never get there, i think.

[araneae]

Thanks for the opportunity Paul. I will guess the odometer read 1875.

[type00rev]

Thanks for the intellectual contest Paul, and congrats on hitting the 10K mark.

---My guess is going to be 1520

[dcrutch8]

Thanks for the contest!

I'll try 2999

[Left Hand Path]

3750

Thanks!

[JT]

Thank you very much Deacon for sharing us your knowledge. I enjoy reading your posts alot! :)

Gongrats on the 10,000!

Oh, I'll guess 1973 miles

[clovisc]

2324

Thanks for the contest, Paul... and more importantly, thanks for all of the wonderful posts you've made over the years. :D

-Jason

[Peruna]

Keep posting and...

3431 miles

[ChaosSpear]

Thanks for the contest, and all the great posts! even in my short time being here i welcome your knowledge!

my guess is 2342

[Chris_H]

My guess is 1344 miles.

Congratulations on the milestone. I hope you're taking preventive measures to mitigate repetitive stresses with your keyboard! :p :D

[jag-engr]

I'm going to take a stab at 3,500.

Great giveaway, Deacon, but I can't believe that you're offering to part with Kiwis. :p

[Simple Man]

I'll throw 1627 in, depending on the "misc." driving. Thanks Deac

[silverback]

Hi,

thanks for all your fine posts and this contest.
I'll guess 2555.

[Jay_Ev]

oracle (noun)
-An oracle is a person or agency considered to be a source of wise counsel or prophetic opinion.

I consider you to be the oracle of this forum. Your knowledge and help to the newcomer is appreciated.

That being said, I will guess 2020.

Thank you for the contest and opportunity.
Congratulations on the 10,000.

Jay

[jabba359]

Let's go with 3,742 miles.

Thanks for the contest!

[tpro68]

Thanks for your wisdom on here. As a newbie (read recently addicted) member I learn every time I get on here. My guess is 1589.

[slice22358]

2358 for me:D

[Raqudu]

Thanks, Paul, and congratulations on the 10,000 milestone.

I'll go with 2923, please.

[Elsilrac1]

2404 for the win!

[ClockWork]

3333

thanks for the contest!



Ah you stole my number!

;):cool:

[Detdaddy]

1865?

[bigcat]

2040

thanks for the contest.

[Tank]

Ill Choose 1889

Congrats on the 10K, that is a hugh number.
Thanks for the contest Paul.

[zozo]

How about 3,948?

[jezabel]

Thanks Paul, I'll take 3247!!

[PolishSumgai]

3579 is my guess

[Loomit]

My guess is 3331

[battlecreek1]

Thanks for the contest, I look forward to many more of your posts.

I'll take 3030 please.

[losabio]

Sweet, it looks like I (barely) qualify to take a swing at the pinata! Has 3636 been taken yet?

Congrats on the milestone Deacon, the place wouldn't be the same without you. At least, that's what I'm told. I just got here. ;)

[wec12]

Hm, 3260...

Thank you :) .

[mrappraisit]

Paul, thanks for the opportunity. I will guess 2600 miles.

CONGRATS ON ONLY 16 MORE DAYS:)

[Shike]

Um

2222.

Cheers for the comp

James


A heads up! Combat Grappler already had that #. See post # 12

[Shike]

Paul:
Congrats! And thanks for the contest. My pick 1422

[drf]

2444

Thanks for the contest, and here's to another 10,000 posts.

[Domanfp]

wow great prizes!
My # will be 3712

[kimjune01]

2538
thanks

[vaa]

2089

Thanks for doing the contest and offering up the great prizes

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[Agent Starling]

thanx for the contest, deac...my guess is 3001.

Agent Starling

[Katdaddy251]

My Guess is 2,149 since it was Feb. the 14th 2009 when you took the pic....Hope I'm first to guess that.....Thanks and good luck to all..:spyder:

[quattrokid73]

2094!

thanks for the contest. congrats!

[O,just,O]

3220
Thanks for the oportunity mate. :)
O.

[Stenny]

I will take 2452.
Thanks for the opportunity :)

[KP]

Thanks, Paul. What an achievement on the "abuse" :)

I'll go for 3028

[psimonl]

Hi...

If you took a picture, it must have been because it meant something...

I would say 5000...

Take care and thank you for bringing that forum to the 10K step!!!

Simon

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha Bro!

Only because you asked me too...um...I say...

1043

Congrats on PASSING the 10k mark, and I am curious if you will be cruising with the :spyder: Crew after you retire?;)

God bless, and Lava ya bro!:)

[Spyderwings]

Congrats on the 10k Deacon. I'm gonna guess...2671

Thanks for the great contest!

[stonyman]

Congrats on your post Deac. 3555

[lilbuj]

My guess is 2500. Thanks for the contest. and Congradulations on your post count, and thanks for all you have contributed to the site.

[fret]

try 3983

[Firefighter880]

Great contest!!

Thanks for the chance.

I'm going to guess.... 3928.

:spyder:

[tkdman41]

thanks for the contest. I'm going with 1337 :)

[artdoggy]

Hey Deacon,

Congrats on the 10K+ plus and thanks for the generosity! My guess is 1978.

[StuntDouble]

Congrats on the milestone Deacon. What kind of daily average does that work out to?

And as far as my guess..I'm going with..2981. Hopefully that wasn't taken yet.

[Spydergirl]

Congratulations on the posts! I'm gonna go with a Space Odyssey, 2001

[ghostrider]

Congratulations Deacon, and thanks for the contest.

I'm going to guess 3578.

[Kev-Man]

Congrats on a mile stone Deacon. At the rate I am posting I probably will need 2 or 3 life times to reach that much. That is unless your next 10k posts are all contests, ;):D.

1460 for me which is half the miles I put on my truck last month.

Thanks for the contest.

Kev.

[NoFair]

Great contest Paul:)

Have appreciated quite a few of those 10 000:D

My guess: #2323

Sverre

[PSU]

Thanks for the contest. I'll guess 1721

[Sweetness34]

Thanks for the contest. I will guess 3485.

[tap]

My guestimate is 3375. At 22 MPG. I hope some of those blades have teeth.:D

[Brad S.]

Thanks for the Giveaway Paul!!!

3252 is my guess

[THG]

3489, random numbers FTW! Thanks!

[The Deacon]

Combat Grappler, who chose 2222 in this post (http://spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=479982&postcount=12). Congratulations! Please PM me with you address and choice of prize.

To everyone else, thanks for entering and for the kind words.

Actual mileage was 2214. Ten years back, I put about that on my Metro in about 2 weeks.



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[StuntDouble]

Congrats to you Combat Grappler!

Now, the real question is, what to do with the rest of those knives, eh Deacon?;)

[tkdman41]

Congrats Grappler. Let us know what you choose.

[David Lowry]

Dude, congratulations.

That's awesome.

Thanks Paul for the contest! :)

[mrappraisit]

Congrats CG! :)

[Bluntrauma]

Hey congratulations to the winner!! I was way off. I could almost feel that Chinook in my hands.

[CombatGrappler]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooo!!!!1bbq!! !1!!! I can't believe I did it! Since I've already got versions of the other knives on the list, I picked the Pearl/Abalone Kiwi. I don't have anything like it and it will be a great addition to my collection. I hope I don't catch "Kiwi Fever" like The Deacon! My wife won't be happy with that many extra Spydie purchases :D

Big thanks to The Deacon: you were amazingly generous to give all the fine folks on this forum a chance to win a free knife. I actually sat down and did some rough calculations based on the info you gave...can't remember exactly how I did it, but I guess it worked. :cool:

Shazam! I'm still beaming :)

[The Deacon]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooo!!!!1bbq!! !1!!! I can't believe I did it! Since I've already got versions of the other knives on the list, I picked the Pearl/Abalone Kiwi. I don't have anything like it and it will be a great addition to my collection. I hope I don't catch "Kiwi Fever" like The Deacon! My wife won't be happy with that many extra Spydie purchases :D

Big thanks to The Deacon: you were amazingly generous to give all the fine folks on this forum a chance to win a free knife. I actually sat down and did some rough calculations based on the info you gave...can't remember exactly how I did it, but I guess it worked. :cool:

Shazam! I'm still beaming :)YVW CombatGrappler.

As for you wife, you never know, she may just take a fancy to that Kiwi. :D

Got your details, Kiwi is all packed up and ready to go, will get it out to you ASAP.

[EarthDog]

Congrats, Grappler!

And Paul, thanks for the excitement of a very generous game.

[Dr. Snubnose]

Congrats to you CG:DDoc:D

[Shike]

Congratulations GC:D And Thank you Paul for the contest

[spydutch]

Congrats and enjoy CG:cool::cool:

[CombatGrappler]

YVW CombatGrappler.

As for you wife, you never know, she may just take a fancy to that Kiwi. :D

Got your details, Kiwi is all packed up and ready to go, will get it out to you ASAP.

Oh no! I showed my wife what that Kiwi looks like and her exact words were, "That would look great in my purse!" You've created a monster, Paul! :D

[Manix Guy 2]

This was fun . and congrats to the winner ! MG2

[CombatGrappler]

The Kiwi came in yesterday and it is a beauty! It is the first Spydie I've bought that my wife actually wanted to hold, and my son thought it was cool, also. I took it to work and showed it off.

I told folks how I won the contest and most just couldn't believe that someone would be so generous as to give out a free knife. I told 'em, "That's how we Spyderknuts are...we take care of each other."

Thanks again to The Deacon for being a heck of a guy! :)

[JBE]

Congrats CG! Those kiwi's are some nice knives, especially that MOPA variation.

And thank you Paul for allowing us the chance to participate and win such generous gifts. :)

[NoFair]

Congrats on a great :spyder:

Thank you again Paul for doing this:)

Sverre

[dialex]

Thanks Paul for the fun and congratulations to the winner. May he enjoy his new fine knife :)