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PostPosted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 5:39 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Bout damn time....

I see the Jackass pizza jerk is using the Handicapped spot.... Mad
That's messed the hell up ..

Shoulda called their lazy ass out..

BTW....Good applicable challenge,,,
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NEXT UP: Your VW under a fireworks display.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 5:51 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

But he didn't use a breeder spot.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 6:33 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

And, even if you're not the first one to complete the challenge, I wanna see everyone's rides under a fireworks display!
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:44 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Well, not quite what I had in mind, but by the time the fun was underway, I couldn't get the car out under the EXPLODING fireworks display.

Here is my car under a less impressive "fireworks display" from the local Kroger affiliate.
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Since everyone else has avoided this particular gauntlet, I'll propose the next, if there is acceptance of my literal interpretation of the last challenge.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:53 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

It's boomin' and radiant- say it's a go! I wasn't about to take an old car around last night.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:40 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Ok- I'll roll it over.

Next challenge: Your VW in front of a crusty old AAA tow shop.

Yeah, they are still out there.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:31 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Hmmm... No replies! So, how about this. Can it count? Very Happy
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(Couldnt find a crusty AAA in my area but was able to find this)

If so, next challenge is: You VW at a baseball field
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 12:17 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

^^^
I'm saying it counts.

Here's my car in front of our minor league team stadium.
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Next challenge: Your vw in front of a skate park or skate shop.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:15 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

I apologize for my ignorance but are you meaning skate-boards, roller-skates, or ice-skates? Im pretty sure skate-boards but just checking Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:57 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Bug-nut wrote:
I apologize for my ignorance but are you meaning skate-boards, roller-skates, or ice-skates? Im pretty sure skate-boards but just checking Very Happy


Great thing about the fun challenge, you are free to interpret what they ask for, for instance:


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Next challenge
Your VW in front of a gay bar or in view of a gay pride parade. Bonus points if it is in the gay pride parade.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:44 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

[email protected] wrote:

Great thing about the fun challenge, you are free to interpret what they ask for

I feel that the "loose interpretation" factor only applies if the challenge is stalled for a week or two or agreed upon by the person that set the challenge or a few of the members, otherwise...
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I could use this & set the next challenge.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:15 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

TDCTDI wrote:
[email protected] wrote:

Great thing about the fun challenge, you are free to interpret what they ask for

I feel that the "loose interpretation" factor only applies if the challenge is stalled for a week or two or agreed upon by the person that set the challenge or a few of the members, otherwise...
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I could use this & set the next challenge.


Use it and move on, It keeps the game from stalling.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 8:31 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

sixfootdan wrote:
TDCTDI wrote:
[email protected] wrote:

Great thing about the fun challenge, you are free to interpret what they ask for

I feel that the "loose interpretation" factor only applies if the challenge is stalled for a week or two or agreed upon by the person that set the challenge or a few of the members, otherwise...
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I could use this & set the next challenge.


Use it and move on, It keeps the game from stalling.


That's a great interpretation, what's our next challenge?

You could make the next challenge a skatepark for skateboards with ramps and rails. No roller rink or Ice rink accepted.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 4:33 am    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

OK.
NEXT CHALLENGE: Your VW with a water tower, bonus for a "themed" water tower (We have one that is painted to look like a baseball, Georgia has a peach)
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 5:02 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

TDCTDI wrote:
OK.
NEXT CHALLENGE: Your VW with a water tower, bonus for a "themed" water tower (We have one that is painted to look like a baseball, Georgia has a peach)


WD-40 wrote:
VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
I think we are at
cseay1 wrote:

Next, how about a picture of your ride in front of a water tower


Got it. (Towel Rail's Thing)
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Next challenge: Your VW in front of... a pile of its own parts. Laughing


I believe water tower is already covered in #12 Smile

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list with all past and current challenge. Starting to see a few repeats for challenges. Take a look and make sure yours or the one you're thinking of coming up with hasn't already been done.

Pictures must be CURRENT, like you went out just to complete the challenge current.

NC = Not Completed (can be completed at any time but you do not get to pick new challenge)

1. YVWNT a military vehicle
2. Your VW next to a historical landmark
3. Something weird you've put on your dashboard or rear view (completed as repeat #8Cool
4. YVWNT a fire station
5. Your VW next to the sea
6. A pic taken with A jet fighter plane
7. Your VW with a locomotive...
8. Your VW and a windmill
9. Your VW at a Doughnut house
10. your VW parked next to a motorcycle of the same color
11. your ride next to a stop sign
12. your ride in front of a water tower
13. Your VW in front of... a pile of its own parts.
14. your VW with a cute chick
15. Your VW next to a New Beetle
16. Your VW next to one or both of your proud parents.
17. your VW at a VW Dealer
18. your VW next to the same year car/truck of another manufacturer.
19. Your VW next to a classic bicycle.
20. your VW with some fall foliage
21. Your VW with the moon in the background
22. Your vw and a lovely Lady in a Bikini (NC)
23. ur VW with holiday decorations (completed when repeat #91 and #99)
24. Your VW in a car show.
25. springtime shot including your car
26. your VW next to a Waterfall. (completed as repeat #103)
27. your vw at a gas pump getting gas.
28. your VW in front of a sports stadium/arena.
29. Your VW in the rain
30. Your VW at a Drive In.. (movie or restaurant)..
31. your vw next to a structure (building, house, bridge, etc.) built the same decade as the vw
32. your VW in front of a Church sign with a serious (read funny) message posted on it
33. your VW in front of a USPS mail pick-up box
34. Your VW with, near or next to a pay phone.
35. your VW with or next to an orange traffic cone.
36. Your VW with a girl posing with it.
37. your vw next to a no parking sign..
38. Your VW in front of a State Park sign
39. your car at a hooters... "Any titty bar like joint"
40. Your VW in front of a courthouse.
41. Your VW with your other hobby . . .
42. Your VW next to a building of the same color.
43. Your VW at a restaurant - a new picture, not from a club night archive!
44. Your ride with another samba members ride.
45. your ride dirty.
46. your VW next to a Military display or monument.
47. A pic of your VW with your pet(s) in the driver seat
48. A pic of your vw next to a police car. Bonus points if it's behind you with its lights on.
49. A pic of your vw with a home brew (*microbrew) in the picture.
50. Your vw with some sort of advertisement for the new beetle in the pic. (NC)
51. Your VW in a car wash with soap on it.
52. Your car at your local VW dealership (repeat #17)
53. your car next to road kill.
54. your VW with a "stereotypical" hippie. You know, long hair, tie-dye shirt, peace symbol...
55. Your VW at an ice cream shop
56. In front of your FLAPS (*auto parts store)
57. Your aircooled VW in front of a Redbox
58. your VW next to another classic car (non VW)
59. Your VW next to the mail delivery vehicle.
60. Your vehicle in front of a flag. Pick a flag, any flag.
61. VW parked in front of an old Motel
62. Your VW and a barn.
63. your VW with someone smiling, giving thumbs up, waving or showing how excited they are Dancing
64. A VW in a National Park
65. your aircooled with your pet cat.
66. Your VW doing donuts, getting side ways or leaving black strips.
67. your VW and your significant other, but not at your house.
68. Your VW in front of a tattoo shop
69. your aircooled in front of a park bench
70. picture of you working on your VW
71. Your VW at/with/in.... a tunnel (mountain, harbor etc Not under a long bridge..)
72. your VW in front of "Back to School" type sign
73. Your VW with/at/near: a street vendor.
74. Your VW in a parking space, that required parallel parking.
75. your VW with a bucket of soap getting a good wash. (#51 similar)
76. your vw in the dirt.
77. Your Vw by a covered bridge.
78. your VW in reflections
79. your vw parked in a really tight spot.
80. VW on a ferry
81. Your VW at/with/near/in.... A Pumpkin Patch...
82. your Vw at a Tile store, Flooring, tile ect. HomeCheepoDeepo does NOT count
83. your VW near/under a train trestle
84. Your VW with one of these (wavy arm guy) or any other type of INFLATABLE attention getter.
85. Your VW in front of a large wall mural or graffitied alleyway (something colorful & artistic, not just tagging).
86. Your vw with a big rig/semi truck/lorry of the same color.
87. Your VW in some beautiful fall foliage. One of them postcard type settings.
88. Something weird you've put on your dashboard or rear view. (repeat #3)
89. your VW with in a "where's Waldo?" type picture. Striped shirt not required Laughing
90. your aircooled next to your favorite java joint...IE 7-11,Wawa,Starbucks
91. your VW in front of THAT neighbors Halloween display.
92. Your VW in front of a Mom and Pop owned locksmith.
93. Your VW in front of a grocery store, bonus points if it's a locally owned
94. Your VW by a military display, Plane or Tank or something. (repeat #46)
95. YVWNT your favorite burger joint. (Hopefully not a McDonalds)
96. your VW at a barber shop
97. next to a wagon wheel
98. your VW at a golf course in the snow
99. your VW with "that neighbor's" epic Christmas light display.
100. next to a large flag, the bigger the better. (repeat #60)
101. your VW in front of a historic mansion
102. Your VW at the garbage dump.
103. Your VW at a waterfall (repeat #26)
104. Your VW with a large statue - CURRENT

Lets keep this game going! Less bickering (not that any of you are) and more driving!!!

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:18 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

OK, so it has, your VW in front of hobby shop.

Anyone want to compile a list of all the challenges?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 2:13 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

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If accepted, next challenge is: your VW in front of a hospital
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:20 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

Perfect!

Next up: Your VW in front of a hospital.

Nice bug BTW. & I like the reflection of the rear in the window.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:40 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

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Next up: Your VW in front of an old church.
Bonus points for neat architecture


As a side note, we really should allow repeats after a while..
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:07 pm    Post subject: Re: VW Fun Challenge Reply with quote

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As a side note, we really should allow repeats after a while..


Nah. Just think harder and be creative.
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