boinky 0 #1 June 4, 2009 In honor of my birthday, I've decided to run my "Stop and Smell The Roses" contest again. This is the second edition. The rules will be the same, but I'm giving you a longer time frame to try and find a "moment." We've all had those moments when we've been presented with the opportunity to "stop and smell the roses." An "aaahhh" moment. An experience to see, hear or taste something new or unusual. Did we stop? Or did we rush on by? For some, this is your second chance to actually stop and take a moment to enjoy and possibly even broaden your horizons! For three weeks, from now until 12:01 a.m. CST, Thursday, June 25, 2009, I want you to actually stop. Enjoy an experience. And share it with the group. It doesn't have to be "smelling roses" per se. Just some different, weird or new thing that you might not have otherwise stopped for. In order to prevent folks from just "creating moments" just to win the contest, you must take a picture of the moment. And then send the picture and a short paragraph on the experience to me at boinky10 at yahoo.com. This isn't about expert photography. This is about experiencing life instead of just plodding through it. Any quality of photos will work, as long as they are bright enough to see the "moment." Shots by both fine cameras or phone cameras will be allowed. Experienced or professional photographers must not use their "work" pieces, but must also find random moments to use. Please limit your picture size to 1 mb. To make the experience fair to all, the "moments" can't be of your personal family or pets. You usually have to be there for those moments anyway. Plus, there are those who have chosen not to have one or both. Even though this is a skydiving web site, skydiving shots are not going to be allowed. It's too easy to get those. This is about stepping outside the box and actually looking at the world and what amazing things are going on that we might otherwise miss. I am taking this contest very seriously and request that pornographic or other sexually based "moments" not be submitted. If you submit them anyway, they will NOT be included in the voting thread. There is a limit of two entries per person, so pick your "moments" carefully. If you post more than two, only the first two posted will be judged. To make sure that no one gets any sneak previews of the "moments," please don't post your entries here. They will be considered invalid if you do. Instead, please send all entries to " boinky10 at yahoo.com." Also, there will be a limit of one vote per person. So make sure you are positive of your decision before you vote, as you can't re-vote. After 12:01 a.m. on 6/25/09, I will sort through all of the entries and make a new voting thread. Everyone will then have 24 hours to vote on the moment they feel was the greatest. In case of a tie, a separate "tie-breaker" thread will be started. Only the tied entries will be listed there for a final winning vote. For the winning entry, I will personally pay for two jumps at their favorite dz, up to a $50 limit. The winner must provide the name of the dz of their choice, so that I can call and have the money added to their account. Good luck to you all. And may all of your "roses" smell good! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #2 June 4, 2009 I want to take a moment to remind you of something. This is NOT about picture quality. As long as it's a legible picture, it's good. This IS all about the "moment" quality. And I will be stressing that when the voting thread comes up. So don't be chicken just because you think your picture sucks. Be creative in your paragraph, telling us about the moment. I want to hear all about why you stopped and "smelled the roses." Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 June 4, 2009 i'm abstaining from this comp again as EVERYTHING we do is a stop and smell the roses moment You REALLY dont want me sending you all my pics You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #4 June 4, 2009 Squeaky, I would LOVE to see some of your pics. But the contest states you can only pick 2 to submit, so YOU have to pick the two. Would you turn down the chance to win free jumps??? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #5 June 4, 2009 What if you don't know how to use a camera?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #6 June 4, 2009 Seeing as how the "naked guy post whore glory" and the "name that rack" threads are so popular, it looks like at least a few folks know how to use a camera! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #7 June 4, 2009 Quote What if you don't know how to use a camera? just push on that swich thingy with you tongue Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 June 4, 2009 Quote Quote What if you don't know how to use a camera? just push on that swich thingy with you tongue And, as I recall... don't let YOU borrow it!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #9 June 4, 2009 Thanks for doing this again Nina. It was fun last time. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #10 June 4, 2009 I just took baby geese pics for you again.They're on to me. They keep running away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #11 June 4, 2009 Quote I just took baby geese pics for you again.They're on to me. They keep running away. Just tell them the picture is for me. They'll stop and pose. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #12 June 4, 2009 Quote Quote What if you don't know how to use a camera? just push on that swich thingy with you tongue Oh yeah - It has been so long I forgot.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #13 June 5, 2009 You're very welcome! I expect entries from you! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #14 June 5, 2009 It's probably the stew pot you're trying to put them in and the orange sauce you're trying to pour on them! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #15 June 5, 2009 *bump* One day has passed and no entries yet. You've got 20 days left! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #16 June 5, 2009 I'd take a picture of the rain today, but I don't think a cell camera can capture the feeling... g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #17 June 5, 2009 LOL! I wish it would rain here! You could go out and dance in the rain and have someone take a picture of THAT! And I'm sure that the guys here would love it if you did that dance in the rain nekkid! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #18 June 5, 2009 Quote You're very welcome! I expect entries from you! Well poop! Since I can't drive and get out and about right now, this is going to be difficult. Maybe a cool looking bird will fly past my window. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #19 June 5, 2009 Um....I've sort of been out of the loop lately. Why can't you drive and get out and about right now? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #20 June 5, 2009 Quote Um....I've sort of been out of the loop lately. Why can't you drive and get out and about right now? ruh roh http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3580127;search_string=wth;#3580127 g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #21 June 5, 2009 Thanks Gia, but aren't you supposed to be out there doing a nekkid rain dance? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #22 June 5, 2009 LOL I'm multitasking right now between DZ.com, Facebook on my phone, working, eating, watching the rain thru the window, and cleaning my office desk. g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #23 June 5, 2009 My idea sounded a LOT more easy and carefree! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #24 June 5, 2009 Quote My idea sounded a LOT more easy and carefree! Well, I get easy and carefree for the next 10 days - getting everything in order before I leave! WOOHOOOO! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #25 June 5, 2009 Quote LOL I'm multitasking right now between DZ.com, Facebook on my phone, working, eating, watching the rain thru the window, and cleaning my office desk. g Post another picture of your drawer with all the cool pens in it. mmm dry erase Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
