Pointless Prize: 2023 Photo Scavenger Hunt

[Kbikeva]

@Nadine 225485 wrote:

I knew you’d brought her in your bike trailer. I love that you do that.

I brought Pinky in my bike trailer once (awhile back cuz 6 years ago she died & sent us a cat) and you shoulda seen her reaction when she realized I wanted her to get into the trailer! She was like this dainty lady saying ” You want me to do WHAT?”

But fast forward to maybe a half hour later & we’re riding by a woman walking a coupla dogs on Military Rd….. I looked back cuz no barking, and she always barked at strange dogs unless they were special somehow. And there she was sitting in the trailer with her head held high like she thought she pooped vanilla ice cream & was above barking at those dogs [emoji16]

The imagery here, Nadine, almost made me spit out my coffee. You’re hilarious. For those of you who are playing this weekend, I’m out of the running so you may yet win the prize! I got hit by a car on Friday and while I’m super sore and whiny, I’m counting my blessings because it could have been so much worse. Getting back on a bike is NOT in my cross check for at least ten days to 2 weeks. So get out there for that fabulous action shot with bike today!

[Indiana]

@Kbikeva 225487 wrote:

The imagery here, Nadine, almost made me spit out my coffee. You’re hilarious. For those of you who are playing this weekend, I’m out of the running so you may yet win the prize! I got hit by a car on Friday and while I’m super sore and whiny, I’m counting my blessings because it could have been so much worse. Getting back on a bike is NOT in my cross check for at least ten days to 2 weeks. So get out there for that fabulous action shot with bike today!

Oh no! I hope you got a medical check up if needed and heal quickly! That’s always so scary. Take care of yourself!

[CBGanimal]

3/19/2023 post action emotion…

Happy drinking beer after a hell of a gravel ride…at least for me and my missing teeth

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[consularrider]

#scavhunt – 3/19/2023 – Wild Card, Action, Emotion, Engagement with bike

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Wind, Honor, a walking loop around with a minute of silence

National Native American Veterans Memorial by the National Museum of the American Indian

[bikingjenn]

@Indiana 225488 wrote:

Oh no! I hope you got a medical check up if needed and heal quickly! That’s always so scary. Take care of yourself!

[mention]Kbikeva [/mention] Heal fast. That stinks so bad and I am so happy to hear you did not lose the fight with the car and the pavement.

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[Mtansill]

3/19/2023: wild card with action, engagement, and a bike

Rumi and I actually did randomly meet George on a bike on the trail. This photo encapsulates what I love about riding. Friends enjoying each other’s company on a beautiful day.

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[bikesnick]

3/19/2023 – action, emotion, and engagement
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action: yet another very windy day, as seen by the unfurled flags
emotion: I really enjoy riding a bicycle, outside, everyday
engagement: A bicycle gives me the freedom to engage with the surroundings and explore places, art, and nature

“Bikes are an instant smile machine, at any speed.”
— Matt Allyn

“When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.”
— Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1896

Thank you Janet and Serdar for a fun Photo Scavenger Hunt this year!

[sszibler]

@Kbikeva 225487 wrote:

The imagery here, Nadine, almost made me spit out my coffee. You’re hilarious. For those of you who are playing this weekend, I’m out of the running so you may yet win the prize! I got hit by a car on Friday and while I’m super sore and whiny, I’m counting my blessings because it could have been so much worse. Getting back on a bike is NOT in my cross check for at least ten days to 2 weeks. So get out there for that fabulous action shot with bike today!

Oh, no! Please make sure we are following one another on Strava (Steve Szibler) and keep us informed about your recovery, etc. I can at least send you anti-car infrastructure stuff. So angry recently with drivers hitting friends and coming so close myself.

Note the end of this video. It’s about more than making infrastructure easier for us.

https://youtu.be/bnFYOvcOn_E

[Kbikeva]

@sszibler 225499 wrote:

Oh, no! Please make sure we are following one another on Strava (Steve Szibler) and keep us informed about your recovery, etc. I can at least send you anti-car infrastructure stuff. So angry recently with drivers hitting friends and coming so close myself.

Note the end of this video. It’s about more than making infrastructure easier for us.

https://youtu.be/bnFYOvcOn_E

Thank you Steve and everyone — I’m actually doing a lot better today. My son is checking the bike out right now. I think it’s fine too (I was kinda hoping for a new bike …) . Steve, I’m not on Strava except during FS so I’ll be signing off it tonight. I’m very involved with bike safety in VA, but that doesn’t help me much down here in El Paso. But thanks. Have fun tonight everyone! Be safe!

[Serdar]

And … another round of the main prize winners!

3/4/23 Lines – sszibler for a great shot of the tunnel on CCT

3/5/23 Squares – LGRides and bikesnick for outdoors squares. And LeftyLaura for finding many colorful squares. With the grandchildren!

3/6/23 Donut – karenbikes2@gmail.com for donut art & drevil for donut moon halo

3/7/23 Hole – ALClayville‘s tree hole; Kbikeva‘s cyclist in a hole; LeftyLaura bike in a hole

3/8/23 Sparrow – Mtansill‘s house sparrow in front of her house!

3/9/23 Rainbow – Nadine for rainbow on fence plus spirit socks, karenbikes2@gmail.com for rainbow painted fence, CBGanimal for finding a little girl in a rainbow dress

3/10/23 Philosophy – Kbikeva‘s gorgeous Buddhist temple shot

A bonus point for bulldog wearing pants – sszibler and cvcalhoun

A bonus point for alligator dancing – cvcalhoun and Kbikeva

A bonus point for something from Pago Pago bikesnick and Kbikeva

3/11/23 Dasher – Kbikeva, JoM, and cvcalhoun for action shots

3/12/23 Dancer & Prancer – Kbikeva for Tigua dance troupe rehearsing the Buffalo dance

3/13/23 Vixen – CBGanimal for finding a lovely statue of a vixen

3/14/23 Comet – bikesnick for finding an encyclopedia on a trail and looking for a comet in it, Boomer2U for finding an interpretation of Comet in Utah

3/15/23 Cupid – CBGanimal finding a heart clinic to save those who get shot by Cupid

3/16/23 Donner &/or Blitzen – consularrider for a photo of live deer that have been so elusive for many scavenger hunters

3/17/23 Rudolph – bikesnick for finding a Rudolph flag

Congratulations to the winners! Janet and I will announce the winners of the two last days soon.

[karenbikes2@gmail.com]

3/19/2023 Wild Card – action, emotion, and engagement

These young people are playing hockey, and judging from their joyful whoops and hollers, are fully engaged in the game and having a blast!

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[sszibler]

Serdar,

Did I also get a point for Pango Pango, which was also on the official list? �� ����

[cvcalhoun]

3/19/2023 Wild Card – action, emotion, and engagement (with bicycles)
Participants in FSLNHPP were definitely emotional about the end of Freezing Saddles.

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[sszibler]

Getting the 3/19/2023 Wild Card – action, emotion, and engagement (with bicycles) shot I wanted tonight was difficult, but I’m pretty happy with this.

On my ride you can see where the glass (which was A LOT and it’s hard to see how much of the “protected bike lane” it covers. It’s been there for WEEKS!) ended up. I wouldn’t be surprised if this was responsible for one of my flats. But the satisfying CRUNCH CRUNCH CRUNCH CRUNCHITY CHRUNCH of cars rolling over it was well worth the time and trouble.

I also took pics of Congress with a lone office lit by TVs. Who was it since they’re out of session? Do they live there? Were they working?

Almost got a pic of someone PARKED in a PROTECTED bike lane after circling the block. I guess my yelling worked. Last seen they were blocking cars instead.

Should have stayed at Hains even later. I see some showed up! It was cold even earlier. 30 min. 36 average according to the 1030.

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[Kbikeva]

Wow – thanks, Serdar and Janet for a great motivator to get out and ride! I always look forward to the scavenger hunt each year!

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