HRMINI

OKay, I've seen this done on other sites, including our friends down at Tar Heel MINI's.

Here's the way it works:

RULES - PLEASE READ
1) No photoshop. If it ain't in the picture, it ain't in the picture. PERIOD.

2) Please only post pictures of  the MINI(s) in YOUR family, this way you will actually have to go out and take a picture if necessary. YOUR MINI means your actual MINI that you drive - not any scale replicas/models that you own.

3) No dupes - let's be creative.

4) If you are the poster who meets the picture challenge, please put your next request in a BOLD and CAPITALIZED font so it's easy to find (maybe even use some color). Note that as the poster of the challenge, you are not eligible to participate in your own challenge unless required to do so per rule #5 below.

5) IF the challenge isn't met within 7 days the person who put the challenge up then has 24 hours to complete the challenge themselves. If they cannot complete their own challenge, they are docked one point and then pick a new challenge.

6) No challenge is to be made that involves any of the following:

    * Illegal activities (this includes, but is not limited to: drugs, street racing, thievery, and sexual activities).
    * Guns
    * Real currency (the participants of this game will not be limited to those with immediate access to large amounts of funds. There is one thing that we each share, regardless of the size of our bank accounts - and that is the fact that we each drive some flavor of one of the greatest cars ever made.) Stupid rule, but I understand.
    * Nudity or NSFW stuff.
    * Destruction of one's own property, anyone else's property, or any public property.
    * A reference to a specific, past event
    * Trespassing on any property. All sites must be open to the public.

7) A picture or drawing of a thing or place or person is not the thing or place or person. (Guidance - e.g. MINI with an eagle - you cannot draw or print a picture of an eagle and hold it up next to your MINI. A statue or stuffed toy of an eagle, or a picture of an eagle on the sign of a commercial business that you had to drive your MINI to, may count depending on the wording of the challenge.)

8) A subset or part of a thing or place or person is not the thing or place or person and vice versa. (Guidance - e.g. a steak is not a cow and a pig is not bacon.)


9) In case of a dispute, the member that posted the challenge, the last prior winner and myself will decide the winner.

10) POINTS
     * 1 point for meeting a challenge.
     * 1 bonus point for meeting challenge within 24 hours of posting.
     *  if the challenge isn't met within 5 days, the challenge poster can post a pic within 24 hours (6th day) and claim
         the 1point.   If they can't produce a picture meeting their challenge, they will lose 1 point.

Remember, this is intended to be fun! At the end of the game, no prizes will be awarded. Points are just points.




I'll post the first challenge, I'll make it simple:

Your MINI and a school bus


MINI PHOTO CHALLENGE SCORE

Baby BMW    1
hr404           1
2FUN4ME      2

i like this game!

Your MINI and a guy/gal on a horse.

Can be a statue but cooler if real!

Dang, that was fast! Good Job!

Dude, horses, really?   :110:

Shawn

Actually....whose MINI is featured in the main page pic?

That person should be allowed to choose the next "subject" since their MINI is pictured with a soldier on a horse statue.

Just sayin'....

True, but the guy is not "on" the horse.  I know, technicalities!   :wink:

Shawn

True Shawn, no horse, no points! Oh wait, we don't give points. Well if we did, he wouldn't get any.

Actually, my photo qualifies.  I took it when mom and I went to Gettysburg, PA in September 2009.  It's my tribute to my old '02 MCS and American freedom.  Mom is in the passenger seat.  The horse by the tree has a rider on it.  The statue to the left is of MG John Buford.  This is along U.S. 30.

Here's an easy one:  Your MINI next to a train engine.  Engineer waving would be a plus.

(http://www.cybertekit.net/mini/2002/gettysburg.jpg)

I knew my eyes weren't tricking me...thanks, Adam for posting an enlarged version of the pic.

I'm surprised you guys DIDN'T see the statue on the far right...it's a good thing Adam provided an enlarged version of the pic since it appears that you guys are experiencing vision issues at the moment...  (j/k)

Agreed! On my Playskool monitor here at the shop I didn't see that far over. PLus, it really get's lost in the trees too. On the other hand, while reading your response, and reading the reference Mom I got kinda worried where we were headed with that!

But YES, we have our second winner!

So Adam gets to choose the next challenge. (hint, MINI with a Maaco sign would be nice!)

Are we allowed to dig up old pictures of our cars to fit the challenge? Sounds kind of uninspired. Having to spring into action and set up the picture with your MINI sounds like the fun part for me, not digging through old photos ; )

The Tar Heel MINI group referred to this as the "Pay it Forward Photo Game."  I kept up with it while the contest was going.  From what I understand, members could submit new or old photos.  The idea is to be as creative as possible in both suggestion and response.  Whoever responds gets to pick the next category.  The person with the most posts wins the game.

P.S.  This was my suggestion in the last post:  Your MINI next to a train engine.  Engineer waving would be a plus.

Yea Mike, old pics will work, kinda been there done that thing. But let's make it somewhat relevant. I'll add a new twist:

Picture must be of you CURRENT MINI of which you NOW OWN.

As if  things aren't already complicated enough..........Adam still "ownes " that Mini  :044:

Tis true, that's why I'm giving him credit.  :055:

Actually, possession is 9th's of the law right?

Now I'll get complicated.  What if we take a picture of someone else's MINI in that required pose?  And submit it?

I think we stick with a MINI currently owned by you or an immediate family member. Such as Tyler for me or Dave for you, Steve for Elaine. Thoughts.....

I think couples taking pictures of each other's MINI is acceptable.  On more than one occasion, they drive the other's MINI or ride together in one.

So nobody had a picture of a MINI and a train engine. I'm working on a few more rules and even a scoring system.

NEW CHALLENGE:

A MINI with Wildlife. (ie; deer, raccoon, possum, bear etc. Dogs, cats and birds don't count.)

You have one week. Time starts NOW!

Hmm... I need to go back and read the rules set forth by THMMC.  I had 24 hours to solve my own post.   :icon_sad:

Incase you need some clarification, read here:  THMMC - Pay It Forward Photo Game (http://www.tarheelminis.org/showthread.php?3788-THMMC-Pay-It-Forward-Photo-Game).

Those are THEIR rules not OUR rules.

I'll post ours soon. Modified for HR MINI.

How about a tiny Reindeer?

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i116/mrarneson/reindeer.jpg)

^  :044:

Mike is the win!

(http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w336/kathy4051/IMG_2287.jpg)

       Oh deer! 

I take it back. Kathy is the win!

OK, Kathy.  You have to explain that one.   :icon_mrgreen:

Its like this Adam.  I went outside to water my flowers and what do I See but someone taking off with D aves car. I held up my cell phone camera and yelled STOP. Got a photo of the culprit when he glanced back in my direction.You can tell he knew he had been caught by that deer in the headlights expression.

I don't care what challenge we ever come up with, no one will ever win with the gusto Kathy did! Talk about above and beyond!

Kathy, you get to choose the next challenge!

 :045: :003: :001: :080: :wink: :icon_biggrin:

It looks like Dave was being kidnap, I can see him in the passenger seat. :044: :045: :016:

                  YOUR MINI WITH A ONCE BITTEN DONUT

                Go ahead and get yourself a cup of coffee with that.

DANG! I had donuts today!

I know nothing  :icon_mrgreen: Now, go find a donut !

Poor Francy Pants how embarrassing.  :icon_redface:

He asked if he could do it. I said no at first, but how could I resist those sad little eyes.

Here is a pic of our tasty treat!

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj92/eshell5977/IMG_1410-1.jpg)

WINNER!

Man, y'all really go all out to win!

Steve picks the next challenge.

 :026:  Awesome - Steve will be so excited when he finds out that he won!!! He went to bed early because he is a crazy man! He plans to auto-x tomorrow in the 100 degree weather. Me, I am the sane one. I plan to sit in air conditioning all day. :055:

Actually that would be you Elaine. You posted the pic so you get to choose the next challenge.

as for Steve, tell him to take care tomorrow. That heat is going to be very tough!

Now pick that challenge!

First post updated with rules. Let me know if you think those will work. I eliminated photoshop, if it ain't in the pic it ain't in the pic. period.

Official game begins August 1

Until then, enjoy the pracitce

 :059: Keep your eyes peeled. The next challenge is going to be a doozy  :077:  I will have it posted before the day is done.

The Challenge is Your mini and a flying fire breathing dragon! :115:

:076: you stinker :076:  :077: :077: :077: :077: that's a good one.

Remember, after 5 days, if no one wins, Elaine has 24 hours to post a picture that fits. Otherwise, she loses a point (After Aug 1) and is on super secret double probation. Okay, I made the last part up.

Dale can we extend that to a seven day limit so people always have a weekend to work with? I am thinking of winter daylight hours crashing with working hours and no time to take photos in the daylight.

Photo challenges need not be difficult since simple ones can enjoy the race of being the first to post.

(http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w336/kathy4051/2010%20MOTD/IMG_2142.jpg)

I am halfway there!

One question :102:...do you get a point if you post a photo or only if you are the FIRST to post a photo?

You have to be the one to post the picture first, then you choose the next picture challenge

Too bad I'm out of town during this challenge.  If it is extended until tomorrow, I can do it.   :112:

Okay, with the last unofficial challenge ticking away, Elaine has 24 hours to post a pic now.

Kathy, starting August 1st, we'll allow 7 days for a challenge to be answered. If it isn't the original challenger has the 8th day to post up or lose a point.

Points will officially start Sunday, August 2. Of course, points are just for bragging rights.

I do need to find out who picks the next challenge if Elaine can't answer her challenger......

All you have to do is look at my antenna topper in my avatar picture from the Dragon :044: :044: :044:.

No, all YOU have to do is take a PICTURE of your antenna topper, THEN post it HERE! :044:

OH!! And time is running out........

I made it home too late.  Spent too much time driving in the mountains on the way home.   :icon_mrgreen:

Steve's Laurel Clubman at the Dragon.
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj92/eshell5977/MOTD%208%20May%202010/IMG_0465.jpg)

Congrats! 

Now, you will officially start the Photo Challenge. Remember to read the rules and don't forget, we now have 7 days to post a winning picture and claim the winning point. If no one posts a picture within the 7 days, the original poster has 24 hours to claim the prize with a picture and garner one point.  If they can't come up with a winning picture, they lose a point. If the challenger can't answer their own challenge, I will pick the next challenge.

So Elaine, you have the honor of posting the first official challenge.

I CALL SHENANIGANS!...How do we in fact know that that is a MINI antenna? Could be any car with a dragon topper..... :110:

Definitely a MINI antenna. Now is it THEIR MINI? We'll allow them the benefit of the doubt, this time :045:

So Elaine, we're waiting for you to pick the first official challenge........

The first official challenge is .... Your mini in the Sun!  :039:

Not a sun on a Mini? Dang I could have had that covered !

 :116:

i got a photo to upload but it says the file is full?

Link it from another source like Photobucket or Flikr

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj92/eshell5977/MINI%20in%20the%20Sun/0809000644.jpg)

How's this for a MINI in the Sun. :112:

I'd have to say that's a winner!

Steve scores the first point.


No remember, you also get to choose the next challenge. post away. But remember, if no one gets it, and you can't produce a photo to back it up, you lose a point. Let the next challenge begin!

The challenge will last for 7 days, after that, it's up to Steve to post a pic.

A MINI or Mini burn out. :017:

Would a picture of Tommy Chong or Cheech Merrin behind the wheel of a MINI/Mini count?

Yea, if you can get either one of them to do it. :044: :044: :044:

Of course my Steve is the winner.  :038: He is the man. No, I am no prejudiced.  :057:

Did we forget about this challenge?

YEP. :075:

Since it went too long, no penalty points this time.


Here's the next challenge: Your MINI on a bridge

How about your MINI in a Hurricane? :icon_lol:

Gratuitous Bridge Pic
(http://hr404.smugmug.com/photos/992039773_jeULW-L.jpg)

Cameron scores that point!

Now it' sup to you to pose the next challenge.

Remember, members have 7 days to post a pic fulfilling the challenge. After that Cameron has 24 hours to fill it or risk losing a point.

(http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w336/kathy4051/8bed1f0c.jpg)

Looks like Kathy won this one. :023:

Next Challenge   Your MINI next to a maxi vehicle (in other words BIG)

We gotta get more timelier than we have been. But yea! We'll give Kathy that point!

Come on! That one was easy!   But I must admit, I keep looking under the photo section of the forum to reply to these challenges

(http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w336/kathy4051/5957e99d.jpg)

Okay, Kathy wins that point. I can't believe no one post a pic of a bigger vehicle and their MINI. I was by Cook's moving the other day and there were about 10 semi tractors ready to roll and I thought of this thread.

Kathy takes the lead by a point.

Kathy, choose the next challenge!

Actually Dale, since that was my own challenge and no one posted to it I was only preserving my original point! 

Next Challenge

Your MINI AND A PERSON WITH A MUSTACHE

Good point. Pun intended. I'll give you the point for being honest!

Is the Photo game over?

It never really took off very well honestly. The guys at Tar Heel MINI's have a great time with their photo thread.

Look for something new coming for 2011 on a photo thread.

We still never got Your Mini with a person with a Mustache. 

Thats to easy Kathy.  :077:

Just trying to get a little participation...   :062:

Be patient fellow MINIacs. Changes are a comin' to the pics contest.