Snider-man Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 Hey gang! Well, just enough time to throw another cart at you folks before I pack up and leave for CGE next week. (That is, unless this giveaway ends within an hour or so…again.) While eagerly awaiting the DVD release of “The Lord of The Rings,” I came up with the idea for this month’s giveaway. How many of you read “The Hobbit?” Well, when Bilbo was far underground in Gollum’s lair, they traded riddles. If Bilbo won, he’d get his freedom. If Gollum won, he’d get to eat Bilbo. Well, Bilbo won when he felt in his pocket and touched The Ring. “What have I got in my pocket?” he asked, stumping Gollum. And that’s this round’s question. I have a specific item I constantly have with me, usually carried in a pocket. Tell me what it is, and I’ll send you a copy of “Mountain King” for the Atari 2600. (Seemed only appropriate.) As before, only one guess per person. I will occassionally come through and clear out the guesses, allowing those who have guessed before another chance at guessing. Place your guesses in this message thread. Do not e-mail me directly. Because this may be tough, here are a few clues to get you started. 1. My mom gave me this last year so that I'd always remember my home. 2. Your answer must be specific. Answers that are vague or "all-encompassing" ("Is it a piece of paper?") will be considered wrong. That’s it gang. I'll toss in more clues as we go. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesome_pa Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 a compass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnenhexer Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 a pic of your family? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimy007 Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 A Coin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 I don't really need the MT. King, but I'd like to guess anyway. Is it: a small pebble or smooth flat rock of some kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris++ Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 A folded-up version of that article you wrote about video game breakfast cereals a couple years back. (Chris turns invisible and storms off in search of the Sword That Will Be Re-Forged) -- Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris++ Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 Sorry. Here's my serious guess. A keychain with the name of your hometown on it. CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshk Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 I am guessing a Pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 Is it a buck-eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigor Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 Is it a small pebble or smooth flat rock of some kind? No, Stan, that would be my pocket. Here's my guess Sniderman: a key to your old house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 I'm going to guess the keys to their house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snider-man Posted July 30, 2002 Author Share Posted July 30, 2002 Interesting guesses. Well, two of you is on the right track. One of you is homing in on the object itself, whereas another is homing in on the specific "intent" of said item. No need to give you further clues, as some of you are obviously paying attention to the fact that there's info about me out there in Internet-land. Guesses are cleared. Previous guessers may go again. A few of you will kill yourself when you discover the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris++ Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 I already have Mountain King, so if I won, I'd donate my prize to someone who doesn't already have that great game. I don't know if that disqualifies me or not, but I wanted to get that disclaimer in here just in case. It's the spare key that was hidden under the mat, with which you let yourself into the house when you were younger, if your folks weren't home. CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snider-man Posted July 30, 2002 Author Share Posted July 30, 2002 Wrong Chris, but *that's* the kind of specific guesses I'm looking for (rather than "a key"). And darn nice of you to donate if you win. I'll throw this out. This object I carry is tough to find in any country other than the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnenhexer Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 So I cannot win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasty Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 A keychain with the U.S. flag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffy Arensmeyer Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 Is it a new, U.S. Quarter with your home state on it? ò¿ó Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snider-man Posted July 30, 2002 Author Share Posted July 30, 2002 Specifics needed. Last clue: Federal Hill. Who's fastest? Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffy Arensmeyer Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 Rhode Island? ò¿ó Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasty Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 If answers count has been reset (has it?), I'd say a medallion with the U.S. flag... But that's more the result of an internet search than the actual knowledge of what Federal Hill is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassidy Nolen Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 A new state quarter with Rhode Island? Cassidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassidy Nolen Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 oops, sorry. That was someone else's guess. Should have read more carefully. Sorry. How bout a map of RI on it? Cassidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffy Arensmeyer Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 That's dirty pool, Cassidy. You know that's what my last two posts meant. Let's not start rock throwing in here. ò¿ó Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a light in the black Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 a white house key chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffy Arensmeyer Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 That's dirty pool, Cassidy. You know that's what my last two posts meant. Let's not start rock throwing in here. Duely noted and appreciated, Cassidy. ò¿ó Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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