Pointless Prize: 2023 Photo Scavenger Hunt

[Kbikeva]

3/10/23 Dancing Alligators

This sculpture on San Jacinto plaza in El Paso is a celebration of the live alligators that used to be in a tank on the Plaza. Originally introduced in the 1880s, they were removed to a zoo in 1974 for humane reasons. Called “Los Lagartos “ (the alligators), the sculpture is a fountain that is turned on in the summer.

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[Kbikeva]

3/10/23 Philosophy

In this heavily Roman Catholic city, it is lovely that this Buddhist temple sits in the middle of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) campus. Called a Lahkhang, it is a gift from the Kingdom of Bhutan to the people of the United States with the stipulation that it would be placed at UTEP, whose campus architecture was modeled after Bhutanese fortresses in the Himalayas. Buddhism is a philosophy that embraces unity among peoples of different backgrounds — so this is especially appropriate in its location.

It serves as a cultural center. I’ll have to go back on a day that it is open to see inside. I hear that it is stunning.

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[cvcalhoun]

3/10/2023 Philosophy
Couldn’t decide whether to use the philosophy section or the Socrates Café at Davis Library, so you get both in one photo.

[Nadine]

310/23- philosophy

I opted for BIKEY philosophy! I really wanted to share Pete’s, but this is social media after all so I’ll go with Waba’s:

The sign on the left says “BE CURTEOUS” and is legible in the photo but of course not on the forum.

So Waba’s trail philosophy is:
“Be courteous – share the trail so everyone feels safe.” [emoji177][emoji2186][emoji2191][emoji1395][emoji125]*🦼*🦽*🦼*🦯[emoji2211][emoji1632][emoji1360][emoji1360][emoji1360]

Fwiw, my other choice, Pete Beers’ philosophy is “WE SHOULD GO FOR A BIKE RIDE!” But he was totally into the sharing thing too. [emoji177]

[AlanA]

@Serdar 225191 wrote:

Some more winners of the main prize! Congratulations!

2/18/2023 Saturday Service – JessicaH for the photo of the spontaneous trail cleanup and CBGanimal for being inspired to pick up trash

2/19/2023 Sustainable Sunday – sszibler for one of DC’s largest community solar projects

2/20/23 Manic Monday – Nadine for the action photo of her new FS-er friend, DCAKen for how far a vehicle travels in the blink of an eye

2/21/2023 Timeless Tuesday – Boomer2U for an excellent action shot of people walking on the crosswalk

2/22/23: Wordle – CBGanimal for a selfie with bicycle coffee club goers, bikingjenn for a photo of bicycle coffee club goers

2/23/23 Thankful Thursday – Steve O for father-son bonds, DCAKen for the photo of Beach Drive, loved by all of us, closed to through traffic

2/24/23 Foodie Friday – AlanA for farm-grown pizza and beer; DCAKen for artistic shot of sushi restaurant at night

2/25/23 Wicked Witch – AlanA for hilarious traffic cone as witch hat mass production, JoM for the photo of the witch who cast a spell on bicyclists from the DC Area to ride and take photos every single day of winter in and out of the DC Area, including himself

2/26/2023 – Silver/Ruby Slippers – cvcalhoun for the shoes that many little girls might consider magical, bikesnick has a great pun!; KBikeVA for a great photo of feet sticking out; sszibler for Treasury connection (cool bike action shot, too)

2/27/2023 Yellow Brick Road – DCAKen yellow crossing bricks; CBGanimal yellow “brick” steps

2/28/23 Scarecrow – bikingjenn for a truly scary coconut

3/1/2023 Tin Man – Kbikeva for a tin man who offers you beer and pizza, CBGanimal for a tin man that looks almost just like in the movie, Boomer2U for a giant tin man

3/2/2023 Cowardly Lion – DCAKen‘s great lion shot

3/3/23 No place like home – Kbikeva for two cute baby goats living in a warm and dry home, sszibler‘s Emerald City

Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations!

Yay! I finally have a name instead of a particpant number!

[Kbikeva]

@Nadine 225239 wrote:

310/23- philosophy

I opted for BIKEY philosophy! I really wanted to share Pete’s, but this is social media after all so I’ll go with Waba’s:

The sign on the left says “BE CURTEOUS” and is legible in the photo but of course not on the forum.

So Waba’s trail philosophy is:
“Be courteous – share the trail so everyone feels safe.” [emoji177][emoji2186][emoji2191][emoji1395][emoji125]*🦼*🦽*🦼*🦯[emoji2211][emoji1632][emoji1360][emoji1360][emoji1360]

Fwiw, my other choice, Pete Beers’ philosophy is “WE SHOULD GO FOR A BIKE RIDE!” But he was totally into the sharing thing too. [emoji177]

Nadine, those aren’t WABA signs. They’re part of a Campaign for Courtesy by NOVA Parks on the W&OD. I’m sure WABA has the same philosophy, but these happen to not belong to them.

[karenbikes2@gmail.com]

3/10/2023 Philosophy
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“Untold Stories,” in Lake Anne Plaza, is a sculpture of Robert E. Simon by Zachary Oxman, Simon was the visionary responsible for the design and creation of Reston. His vision for Reston rested on 7 key philosophical points that would make Reston unique: 1. Reston would have housing for all; 2. Reston would allow resident to “live, work & play” in the same community; 3. Reston would put the importance and dignity or each individual as the focal point of planning; 4. Reston would be beautiful- nature would be fostered; 5. Reston would accommodate leisure time; 6. Reston would have amenities from the outset including a library, golf courses, art, and more; and 7. Reston would be financially successful.

[Boomer Cycles]

3/10/23 – Philosophy (belated due to being off the grid)

I became philosophical while trying to interpret the signs of the ancients at Capitol Reef National Park

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[Boomer Cycles]

3/10/23 – Philosophy (belated due to being off the grid w/ spotty connectivity)

I became philosophical while trying to interpret the signs of the ancients at Capitol Reef National Park

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[Kbikeva]

3/11/23 Dasher

My alma mater high school is hosting a Southwestern region track and field event. Where else to find a Dasher?

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[CBGanimal]

3/11/2023 Dasher

If you ride this bus you are a Dasher

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[AlanA]

3/11/2023 – Dasher

Quickie marts have great stuff for scavenger hunts!

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[JoM]

3/11/2023 – Dasher

Stopped at the PVS Championship swim meet at UMCP. These kids were dashing to the finish line in under 40 seconds!

[bikesnick]

3/11/2023 – dasher
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The worker who painted these lines could be called a dasher.

[cvcalhoun]

3/11/2023 Dasher

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