Esther Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Actually Esther, I've already started, but I've made them invisible. Our forum is set to bump all new activity to the top of the forum, so it wouldn't be very challenging for me to post as I have for previous contests. I've taken posts dating back months and have changed them to contest topics so it will truly be a hunt to find them. Once you post in these threads, they will pop up to the top of the forums for all to see, so timing will play a part as well. It is yet to be determined when I will make these post visible. I plan to disable certain features of the forum such as the search function and the ability to view members profiles, so I don't want to inconvenience members who aren't participating in the contest. I'll post an update with all of this once I hammer out the details. so, you're going to make us completely nuts! Oh, boy, I can hardly wait. :welcome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggyquade Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I am kinda new to this forum so I'm not really understanding the "search for threads" thing on this new contest...can anyone give me a little clue as to what or where I will be looking for these threads...I really don't have a clue. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 He won't tell us yet! Waaaahhh! I'm sure we'll be clued in as the time gets closer! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 This is gonna be fun. It's like a detective show. Look for the clues. Use your brains. Think. Push buttons. Fun fun fun. Dial up sucks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nursemini Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I'm still hunting for the elusive orchid Connie--Nursemini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 The hunt begins on Friday the 13th at 7pm EST. I expect it will be lots of fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Are the houses supposed to stay white or can you paint them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Once the house is yours, you can do what you like with it. I would leave mine white because I think it looks cool that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I am kinda new to this forum so I'm not really understanding the "search for threads" thing on this new contest...can anyone give me a little clue as to what or where I will be looking for these threads...I really don't have a clue. Thanks! "Threads" are the string of posts that we make in each topic. There must be thousands of topics that have been posted on this forum over time. The posts that you read here are part of the thread "Replying to Miniature Madness - The Hunt for the White Orchid". Hope that helps. (If I have got this wrong, someone please set the record straight, but I think I'm right.) :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I think it's going to be like looking for a needle in a haystack. The different posts won't be under the same topic thread, they'll be spread all over....and we've only got 10 minutes to find it and post in it before it closes. I think after a couple of hours of that we're going to be exausted! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Man Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 There must be thousands of topics that have been posted on this forum over time. 3,407 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quirky Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 you mentioned they would be up earlier..I'm assuming sometime Friday :w00t: I'll be looking :lol: all 3,407 places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 3,407 Thats a lot of searching L00L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Dean, After one person finds it and posts in it, will the "view new Posts" button work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Man Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 :w00t: I'll be looking :lol: all 3,407 places! That's the spirit! After one person finds it and posts in it, will the "view new Posts" button work? The 'get active topics' and 'view new posts' feature will be disabled during the contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quirky Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 well...ok...so when do we get to start searching!!!!!!!!!!! I'm DYING TO START!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ohhhh...wait I guess that would be cheating if you tell us when they are up huh :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 3,407 Gulp .... :confused: .... please let us know when we should start searching .... I have a feeling I won't get much sleep this week! :rockon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Gulp .... :confused: .... please let us know when we should start searching .... I have a feeling I won't get much sleep this week! :rockon: Me neither but I will cheer you on as much as I possibly can as at that time I will most probably be fast asleep... sort of anyhow, will see :w00t: I also need to make stock fo rthat possible mini show so that might also interfer with the computer time... Not sure just yet?! Will see how the enrgy level is on Friday night as I think it would be soooo nice to participate, this snowy white house gives me the feel of Narnia or a snow queen palace to be... Hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 3,407 :w00t: Dean you are going to let us know when we can start looking so we may be able to locate all 13 right? :lol: It will be a challenge but I'm up for it, no matter what :wub: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Man Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 I don't think finding the posts are going to be very difficult. I put an example topic in this forum, Site Info and Feedback, that is representative of what you be up against. The topic is titled: [EXAMPLE] Miniature Madness - The Hunt for the White Orchid Take a look, it sticks out like a sore thumb! The trick isn't finding them, it's keeping track of them all. You will be able to find the topics ahead of time, but you will have no idea on the order that they will unlock. I will make the topics visible on Friday the 13th. I haven't yet decided on a time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Found it Dean and as you said, it is sort of sticking out, and now that people know what to look for it will be easier to sort of visualize what to look for! Hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I don't think finding the posts are going to be very difficult. I put an example topic in this forum, Site Info and Feedback, that is representative of what you be up against. The topic is titled: [EXAMPLE] Miniature Madness - The Hunt for the White Orchid Take a look, it sticks out like a sore thumb! The trick isn't finding them, it's keeping track of them all. You will be able to find the topics ahead of time, but you will have no idea on the order that they will unlock. I will make the topics visible on Friday the 13th. I haven't yet decided on a time though. Dean, I'll be available all day, so at your leisure.... :w00t: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Your right it was easy to find, thanks Dean for putting the example up for us :lol: . Now I'll be counting the hours until Friday comes :w00t: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I found the example. This is going to be so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I feel like a five-year-old waiting for Santa! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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