boinky 0 #1 January 27, 2009 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? Now is your chance to actually stop and take a moment to enjoy and possibly even broaden your horizons! For one week, from now until 12:01 a.m. CST, Tuesday, February 3, 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 2/3/09, 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
DJL 235 #2 January 27, 2009 QuoteI 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. And I just got done mounting the camera to my telescope. I like the idea."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #3 January 27, 2009 This is an interesting idea... I guess I can't submit my rose though... since you'd probably consider it professionally done... despite the fact that I'm a consumant amature.... oh well... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #4 January 27, 2009 I'm glad you like the idea. I hope to see many creative entries! 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 #5 January 27, 2009 No, you can't use that pic. But you are more than welcome to go out into the world and take another one of something. One of my favorite things to do is to go to Sam's and "stop and smell the roses" literally! Mmmm.....they have the best smelling flowers ever! But better would be catching someone ELSE enjoying those same roses (and not your honey)! 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
Icon134 0 #6 January 27, 2009 Quote But better would be catching someone ELSE enjoying those same roses (and not your honey)! That's a brilliant idea... I'll take a picture of some random person at Meijer Smelling the flowers... I just have to hope I don't get arrested in the process... although I have been wanting an excuse to take a trip down to the Cincinnati Krohn Conservatory for a while now... but I'm not sure I'll be able to make it by the 3 Feb... especially with the weather we've been having here in Ohio... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #7 January 27, 2009 That's a WONDERFUL idea! I've never seen myself while I'm smelling them, but I'm sure the look on my face is quite joyous! If you're not terribly irritating and fairly tactful in your picture taking, I can't imagine anyone having a problem with it. 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
Icon134 0 #8 January 27, 2009 Quote If you're not terribly irritating and fairly tactful in your picture taking, I can't imagine anyone having a problem with it. And there in lies the problem... I've gotten better at photographing people (with hanging out at the dz and taking pictures of jumpers) but it is still awkward to photograph people... I know there's an art to but I haven't taken the time to develop the art of portrait photography.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #9 January 27, 2009 Remember, it's not the quality of the photograph, but the quality of the moment! 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
skymama 37 #10 January 28, 2009 All right, I was enjoying a moment today, then I thought, "oh, I should take a picture for Boinky's contest!" So, I have my pic. I'll write something and send it to you later. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #11 January 28, 2009 EXCELLENT!! I just checked the e-mail address. If you post, you'll be the first. And if no one else enters, you may automatically be the winner! 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
skymama 37 #12 January 28, 2009 Woohoo! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #13 January 28, 2009 And I won't even make you buy for being the first entry either! 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
mnealtx 0 #14 January 28, 2009 Quote And I won't even make you buy for being the first entry either! Sacrilege!!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #15 January 28, 2009 Okay, then why don't YOU be a gentleman and be the first entry instead? That way, she will technically not be the first entry and therefore not owe any . 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
mnealtx 0 #16 January 28, 2009 Quote Okay, then why don't YOU be a gentleman and be the first entry instead? That way, she will technically not be the first entry and therefore not owe any . Where's the fun in that???Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #17 January 28, 2009 Done! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #18 January 28, 2009 But...but...but...but...I thought you were all about being a gentleman? Doesn't that mean giving of and sacrificing yourself? Now you're too late! Now you're just an ordinary guy! 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 #19 January 28, 2009 Okay everyone, we have our first official entry! YAY!! She did make me think of one more thing, though. When you send me your entry, you will want to include your dz.com username. That way, when I make the voting page, I'll know who to put down as an entrant! 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 #20 January 28, 2009 I'm pleased to report that we now have to entries into the contest. Looks like someone wants to take that money away from Skymama!! In order to respect a person's privacy as I don't know whether they would want anyone to know they entered or not...I won't be actually mentioning who has entered. If you would like to create some friendly competition or brag that you entered, by all means, mention it in this thread! 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 #21 January 28, 2009 When you create the voting page, are you going to number the pictures and have us vote that way? Or are you going to put the dz.commer name? We don't want anyone playin' favorites. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #22 January 28, 2009 Each person is ONLY going to get one vote. I don't think there could be much favoritism that way. But if everyone agrees, I will post each "moment" and their picture, without mentioning who submitted it. 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 #23 January 28, 2009 Quote Each person is ONLY going to get one vote. I don't think there could be much favoritism that way. But if everyone agrees, I will post each "moment" and their picture, without mentioning who submitted it. I think not mentioning names would be the best way to get an honest winner result. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #24 January 28, 2009 To be honest, you weren't the first one to bring that up. Eener mentioned it yesterday. But since I have until next Tuesday before I post the things, I hadn't made a final judgement call yet. I'd LIKE to think that everyone would vote on the actual "moment" and not their favorite dz.commer. But I guess I live in a "dream world." 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 #25 January 29, 2009 We're into day three of the contest. 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
