The Twelve Days of RatMas-Contest

[Randall Flagg]

The Twelve Days of RatMas
A Haven Fund game for the holidays

On the first day of RatMas my true love gave to me: RATS RATS AND MORE RATS

We all know that He/She Who Owns the Most Rats Wins. Well somebody (penny) already won that contest, so we need a new rat game. The unofficial name is JellyRatz – official name is The Twelve Days of Ratmas.

The game: Guess the number of rats in Glenn Chadbourne’s newest creation and you WIN.

The Prize: An 11" x 17" original, one of a kind, Glenn Chadbourne painted color illustration signed and numbered (one of one!) and created just for the winner.

The Details: Similar to Guess the number of Jellybeans in the Jar game, we’re playing Guess The Number of Rats In The Artwork game. Over the next 12 days you can guess as many times as you want for $5.00 per guess – all proceeds go to the Haven Fund. He who guesses closest to the actual number of rats in the Chadbourne original piece (described below) is the WINNER. Winner will be announced on December 26. To make your guesses just PayPal (as a gift please) $5 per guess to Randall Flagg zoidsmith@aol.com and in your PayPal note tell him your guess or guesses on how many rats you think the artwork has. Glenn is the only one who knows the actual number of rats.

The Artwork Jar: We wanted to show you the artwork but Glenn is putting on the final touches so it’s not ready to post. But we’re ready to play! So use your imaginations and envision this:
The size is 15" x 31" – Its huge. And its wall to wall rats: big rats, small rats, medium rats. You can’t think of this as the usual 8 to 10 rat piece. Little hint – more than 100 rats can easily fit on this canvas. So many rats, in fact, that it will boggle the mind.

Guess how many and you win!

The Fine Print: Last day to guess is December 24 Midnight Pacific Time. Winner will be announced December 26. In the off chance there is a tie Glenn will be tie-breaker. Your prize will be shipped in January.

[Merlin1958]

Way Cool!!! Just to be clear, this is NOT a "Rat Remarque". That has to take place in a book so that title is still safe (for now!!! LOL) OK, I'm gonna make 5 guesses and send you a check to eliminate fees.

1. 100
2. 112
3. 105
4. 120
5. 130

This is so exciting!!!!! Santa AND the Haven Fund Whore all at once!!!! Who could ask for more!!! LOL

C'mon folks, $5 a pop for a $300+ art piece is a steal!!!! Get in there people!!!




Edit: Expect payment on the 18th

[Randall Flagg]

Not a rat remarque. An original piece for the winner 11"x17". The winner can consult with Chadbourne as to what theme for their piece.

[Jimimck]

I'm in.

[Merlin1958]

I'm in.


Then put your money in!!! LOL LOL

[Bad Penny]

Go for it James .... RAT OUT !!!!!! :panic:

[Merlin1958]

"Rat-Mas" LOL You folks should be on this like white on rice!!!! LOL LOL LOL

[Ben Staad]

Very cool. I just sent in my entries! Good luck everyone.

[Bad Penny]

An 11" x 17" colour painting by Glenn Chadbourne - with only the winner's imagination limiting the possibilities --- damn, wish I had of known about this BEFORE starting the Great Wall of Glenn project !!!!!! :shoot: J/OK

[Robert Fulman]

This is probably a dumb question, but are just guessing blind at the number of rats, or will the rat picture be posted at some point?

[Randall Flagg]

This is probably a dumb question, but are just guessing blind at the number of rats, or will the rat picture be posted at some point?
I hope to have an image/puzzle up by Monday-Tuesday at the latest. I understand most will wait to "see" before making a more educated guess.
I can reveal that there are more than 100 rats, and less than 1,019. Hope that helps.

[Jimimck]

For those of us who have guessed less than 100, can we update our guess??? :wink:

[Randall Flagg]

For those of us who have guessed less than 100, can we update our guess??? :wink:
Yes. Anyone who has already donated and guessed can revise their numbers when they see the image.

[Jimimck]

Phew!

Thanks RF

[Randall Flagg]

Just wanted to clarify again. The winner does NOT get the oversize image that has many many rats in it. The winner gets a commissioned 11"x17" Chadbourne piece. The contents of the original are to be agreed upon by the winner and Chadbourne.

[Merlin1958]

Just wanted to clarify again. The winner does NOT get the oversize image that has many many rats in it. The winner gets a commissioned 11"x17" Chadbourne piece. The contents of the original are to be agreed upon by the winner and Chadbourne.

Even cooler!!! So you win a free Chadbourne commission for anything you like 11x17 correct? That's a great prize!!!!! Rats, rats and more rats!!!! LOL

[Randall Flagg]

Keep in mind that this picture is far from finished, but this is what you get to guess with.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1355773873-Rat%20contest.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Keep in mind that this picture is far from finished, but this is what you get to guess with.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1355773873-Rat%20contest.jpg

You mean this, is what we are basing "guesses" on in order to win the "real" prize, right?


If I am understanding this correctly, yes? BTW awesome theme and piece!!!! BTW, our "benefactor" for this contest now appears apparent.

[Randall Flagg]

Yes. This is what you guess with.
Quite frankly someone here is likely to have a 1/50 chance (@$5 per guess).
I am done explaining it. At this point in time <10 unique individuals have attempted (and Ari isn't one of them). So odds are very good for a donation.

[Bad Penny]

Not that I have any inside knowledge about this little game at all, however; I understand that, a couple of days hence, we may have something a little more ... complete ... to base your guess(es) :smile:

PS- Who's using my name in vain ???? :eek:

[bdwyer19]

I had to look up what a 'ronguer' is :) Looks like that's going to be a great addition, BP!!!

[Roseannebarr]

I had to look up what a 'ronguer' is :) Looks like that's going to be a great addition, BP!!!

i will be guessing. just not yet. i hope to guess on Monday.

[divemaster]

Sure! I'll guess. But waiting to see more rats...

[Bad Penny]

The rats are coming within the next 18 hours, so the rumour goes (some fortunate son heard it through the grapvine while running through the jungle, so it goes) :scared:

[thecollector]

Ok I'm in. Payment and guesses sent.

I am curious what will happen to the rat painting itself.

[Patrick]

The rats are coming within the next 18 hours, so the rumour goes (some fortunate son heard it through the grapvine while running through the jungle, so it goes) :scared:
I see trouble on the way.

[carlosdetweiller]

The rats are coming within the next 18 hours, so the rumour goes (some fortunate son heard it through the grapvine while running through the jungle, so it goes) :scared:
I see trouble on the way.

I'll bet those rats never saw the good side of a city.

[TwistedNadine]

The painting that you're supposed to guess # of rats belongs to Bad Penny
Sounds like we'll be able to see a visual of the completed work soon


Ok I'm in. Payment and guesses sent.

I am curious what will happen to the rat painting itself.

[Merlin1958]

The rats are coming within the next 18 hours, so the rumour goes (some fortunate son heard it through the grapvine while running through the jungle, so it goes) :scared:
I see trouble on the way.

I'll bet those rats never saw the good side of a city.

LOL Good one, Bob!!! Although I do believe they have hitched a ride or two on a River Boat (Queen)

P.S. Bob: I know how you feel about "smilies ", but if there was EVER an occasion for you to use one THAT was it!!! LOL :dance:

[Bad Penny]

Okay guys, here it is (not before time - but kudos to Glenn for coming through on this one).

Happy guessing - remember it's for a fantastic cause and a great prize for the lucky winner :rock:

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Art/BadPennysCirquedeRonguers.jpg

[TwistedNadine]

Now that theres an image I think I will lay out the rules again:

1. Guess the number of rats in the image
2. Paypal $5 per guess to RF (proceeds all go to the Haven Fund). Paypal: zoidsmith@aol.com
3. Whoever guesses the closest to the actual number of rats WINS
4. The prize: A Commissioned original 11x17 Color Illustration done by Glenn (content is winners choice)

Lets Play!!



Okay guys, here it is (not before time - but kudos to Glenn for coming through on this one).

Happy guessing - remember it's for a fantastic cause and a great prize for the lucky winner :rock:

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Art/BadPennysCirquedeRonguers.jpg

[Jimimck]

I assume that isn't the whole image? (ie its just not a matter of now counting how many rats are in the above?)

[Bad Penny]

It's the whole image my Kiwi friend :onfire:

[Merlin1958]

Man!!! That's a lotta Rats!!! LOL LOL

[Randall Flagg]

Do I see a rat biting the a woman's tit?
Did Chadbourne draw himself flipping the bird?
Is King in there?

[Merlin1958]

Do I see a rat biting the a woman's tit?
Did Chadbourne draw himself flipping the bird?
Is King in there?

That sure as hell is Glenn, if ya ask me!!!

And King in the Sgt. Pepper get up!!! LOL

[Bad Penny]

1 outta 2 ain't bad guys :evil:

[Merlin1958]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyC8T8DBMbA

[sgc1999]

really cool rendition of that song musically. brings back High school memories:)
thanks Merlin:)

[TwistedNadine]

I noticed the fingers - did not notice it was Glenn
ha ha good one penny man

[Bad Penny]

No idea watcha talkin' Nadine, it's all a mystery to me :evil:

[Ben Staad]

1 outta 2 ain't bad guys :evil:

Looks great, Mr. Penny!

[Roseannebarr]

I cant guess the rats. i didnt even notice the finger, sk, rat biting, clown juggling, my powers of observation or nil! that is sure the neatest picture i ever saw!

[Merlin1958]

I cant guess the rats. i didnt even notice the finger, sk, rat biting, clown juggling, my powers of observation or nil! that is sure the neatest picture i ever saw!

Ahh, it's for charity. $5 and throw out a number over 100. You just may win!!!

[TwistedNadine]

So who's put in a guess or two??

[George at C-Springs]

I put in one or two ... or ten. And that was before the artwork was shown!

[Ben Staad]

I put in one or two ... or ten. And that was before the artwork was shown!

Yep. I made a few guesses as well. I think I may have went to high but I'm leaving them as is.

[Merlin1958]

I made 5 guesses, but I'm usually confused! LOL

[Patrick]

Very cool artwork, Grant! It is perhaps my favorite of any GC depictions featuring rats.

I need to look at it on a larger screen than my little laptop.

[Merlin1958]

Curiosity is getting the better of me, RF So, how many guesses are in and how many people? And the period to guess in is from when to when again?

Oh and put me down for 2 more guesses

1. 150
2, 175

So that's 7 total guesses for me!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Once you pay that will be 37 guesses total by 10 unique individuals.

[Merlin1958]

Once you pay that will be 37 guesses total by 10 unique individuals.

Cool. And tomorrow night, midnight is the deadline, right? PST?

[Robert Fulman]

If I win, I think I'll ask Glenn to draw Roland holding a sandwich and a soda, with a speech bubble that says, "I always wash my popkins down with Nozz-a-la!"

[Merlin1958]

If I win, I think I'll ask Glenn to draw Roland holding a sandwich and a soda, with a speech bubble that says, "I always wash my popkins down with Nozz-a-la!"

Of course the sandwhich will be "Tooter-Fish", right? LOL LOL

And if you want to win you better get a guess or two more in there!!!! LOL LOL The "Haven Fund Whore" comes early this year!!! LOL

[Bad Penny]

Piquant phraseology Wild Bill - one can only picture in one's head what sort of mess that leaves behind :emot-roflolmao:

[Randall Flagg]

Once you pay that will be 37 guesses total by 10 unique individuals.

Cool. And tomorrow night, midnight is the deadline, right? PST?
Less than 15 hours to go...

[Merlin1958]

Folks? You gotta get in there and GUESS!!! $5 for a chance to win a personal Chadbourne commissioned piece??? That's a GREAT deal in any world!!!!!

You can't win it if, you ain't IN IT!!!!!!

[divemaster]

I made a guess. It was very scientific. I even used a formula!

[Randall Flagg]

Modified version of x^=2 and a=rand(0,12) and x′=−rand(0,100). ?ax2−(2+x′)x+2x′=0 ?

[sgc1999]

im in with 5 guesses:)

[Bad Penny]

As the time draws nigh, I wish all players the best of luck with the upcoming draw (and sincere thanks for supporting a monumental fund) :thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

... Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night!!!!







Rats!!!!!!!! LOL

[EXPLORER]

Feeling lucky tonight after finding some long misplaced treasures...... (New Lieutenants Rap ..... 2 versions) so had to throw in a few rat-full guesses for the cause..

[Patrick]

Good luck everyone!

[Ben Staad]

Good luck everyone!

Agreed---

So who won?

[Patrick]

Good luck everyone!

Agreed---

So who won?
:lol: I know Jerome said the winner would be announced on the 26th, but it's only been the 26th for half an hour here in California.

[Ben Staad]

Good luck everyone!

Agreed---

So who won?
:lol: I know Jerome said the winner would be announced on the 26th, but it's only been the 26th for half an hour here in California.

LOL! Well it is 10 am here and I'm sure its almost bedtime (on the 26th) for the Aussies & Kiwis.

Edit: Okay. I guess I can wait a few more hours. :wink1:

[Jimimck]

Yup, 10:10pm here. Off to bed to dream about my new artwork...

(hows that for optimism???)

[EXPLORER]

Actually anxious to hear how much was raised for the Haven Foundation?
Assume that could be noted even before winner of the art and it should show we are off to a good start.

[Ben Staad]

Actually anxious to hear how much was raised for the Haven Foundation?
Assume that could be noted even before winner of the art and it should show we are off to a good start.

Very good point. Maybe I became a little overexcited.

Staying on topic some of you may be familar with author Tom Piccirilla. I don't know Tom personally but via FB I heard he was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year. From what I can gather (from FB posts) treatments have been going well and from these same posts he noted he has been assisted by The Haven foundation along with a few other named charities.

Sometimes for me I know I lose sight that places like The Haven foundation do actual good work on a daily basis for people in need. In my jumbled and disjointed way I am trying to put this whole fundraiser thing in perspective and share a real life example of the good they do.

So please chip in anyway you folks can. This is for a great cause and they help out many creative folks whose work we have enjoyed over the years.

[Randall Flagg]

Actually anxious to hear how much was raised for the Haven Foundation?
Assume that could be noted even before winner of the art and it should show we are off to a good start.
The Ratmas contest generated $235 in donations from 10 members. I am waiting to hear from Glenn Chadbourne as to the official rat count. I hope to hear from him today.
We have raised >$435 before the official 1/1/2013 kickoff!

[George at C-Springs]

I'm stunned that only 10 of us entered, and sorry but am disappointed that we raised only $235. I thought this was a really good fundraising opportunity with a great prize, and expected there to be many many more entrants. Perhaps it was just the timing with the holidays, combined with the economy? Still, at just $5 a guess I thought we'd have brought in much more. Thanks to Glenn and Bad Penny for putting this together, its toward a good cause (and I think the ten entrants are pretty pleased with their odds!).

Let me throw in an edit ... I'm concerned because I'm also working to acquire a very unique item for this year's (well, next year's) fundraiser, and now am just a bit concerned that time, effort and $$$ will be for naught. Would I be better off just donating the $$$? I hope not, it's nowhere near as much fun!

[Merlin1958]

Sorry, Grant. I should have trotted out Bomber "The Haven Fund Wonder Dog" for this contest!!! He's usually good for a few Awwwww, donations!! LOL


Presently, he is at a "Photo Shoot" for his 2013 unveiling!! LOL

[TwistedNadine]

I was also hoping it would generate some bigger bucks for the HF. Cant wait to hear who won!

Anyone have any guesses as to who the other Finger Wielding fellow is?

[Merlin1958]

I was also hoping it would generate some bigger bucks for the HF. Cant wait to hear who won!

Anyone have any guesses as to who the other Finger Wielding fellow is?

I thought that was obvious. It's Zombie-Grant (Bad Penny)!!!

[TwistedNadine]

Wasnt obvious to me until I saw a pic of The Penny!
Pretty freaking funny



I was also hoping it would generate some bigger bucks for the HF. Cant wait to hear who won!

Anyone have any guesses as to who the other Finger Wielding fellow is?

I thought that was obvious. It's Zombie-Grant (Bad Penny)!!!

[Merlin1958]

Wasnt obvious to me until I saw a pic of The Penny!
Pretty freaking funny



I was also hoping it would generate some bigger bucks for the HF. Cant wait to hear who won!

Anyone have any guesses as to who the other Finger Wielding fellow is?

I thought that was obvious. It's Zombie-Grant (Bad Penny)!!!

Yeah it is. Those two (Glenn & Grant) are cut from the same mold!!! I wouldn't want to be in town if they ever got together!! LOL

[TwistedNadine]

I would! Would be VERY entertaining

[Merlin1958]

I would! Would be VERY entertaining

Very true!!! LOL

So, Glenn is counting "Rats" as we type? LOL LOL


Glenn? Count faster!!!!!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

I'm stunned that only 10 of us entered, and sorry but am disappointed that we raised only $235. I thought this was a really good fundraising opportunity with a great prize, and expected there to be many many more entrants. Perhaps it was just the timing with the holidays, combined with the economy? Still, at just $5 a guess I thought we'd have brought in much more. Thanks to Glenn and Bad Penny for putting this together, its toward a good cause (and I think the ten entrants are pretty pleased with their odds!).

Let me throw in an edit ... I'm concerned because I'm also working to acquire a very unique item for this year's (well, next year's) fundraiser, and now am just a bit concerned that time, effort and $$$ will be for naught. Would I be better off just donating the $$$? I hope not, it's nowhere near as much fun!
We were dissapointed too. The people who came up with the idea were very excited about having the contest here. I felt that we would have been better off auctioning the opportunity for a Chadbourne original on ebay. I believe it would have generated twice the amount.
The intention was to get members involved, have a lot of fun and keep the prize in house.

For the record, here are the people who donated and submitted guesses:
Ben Staad
George at Colorado Springs
jimimck
skcollector.com
Merlin 1958
Divemaster
Robert Fulman
Hannes O.
Expolorer
sgc1999


That is also why when the fundraiser officially kicks off, virtually everything to be auctioned off will be on ebay-we simply get a much wider audience and more revenue even after paying listing and Paypal fees.
The other main source for donations will be the Paypal widget that will be on the top of the forum pages We get quite a few donations that way as people donate $5-$50 here and there throughout the 5 months and it isn't a significant financial burden on them.

[Merlin1958]

I'm stunned that only 10 of us entered, and sorry but am disappointed that we raised only $235. I thought this was a really good fundraising opportunity with a great prize, and expected there to be many many more entrants. Perhaps it was just the timing with the holidays, combined with the economy? Still, at just $5 a guess I thought we'd have brought in much more. Thanks to Glenn and Bad Penny for putting this together, its toward a good cause (and I think the ten entrants are pretty pleased with their odds!).

Let me throw in an edit ... I'm concerned because I'm also working to acquire a very unique item for this year's (well, next year's) fundraiser, and now am just a bit concerned that time, effort and $$$ will be for naught. Would I be better off just donating the $$$? I hope not, it's nowhere near as much fun!
We were dissapointed too. The people who came up with the idea were very excited about having the contest here. I felt that we would have been better off auctioning the opportunity for a Chadbourne original on ebay. I believe it would have generated twice the amount.
The intention was to get members involved, have a lot of fun and keep the prize in house.

For the record, here are the people who donated and submitted guesses:
Ben Staad
George at Colorado Springs
jimimck
skcollector.com
Merlin 1958
Divemaster
Robert Fulman
Hannes O.
Expolorer
sgc1999


That is also why when the fundraiser officially kicks off, virtually everything to be auctioned off will be on ebay-we simply get a much wider audience and more revenue even after paying listing and Paypal fees.
The other main source for donations will be the Paypal widget that will be on the top of the forum pages We get quite a few donations that way as people donate $5-$50 here and there throughout the 5 months and it isn't a significant financial burden on them.

"Paypal Widget"? What is this "Widget" of which you speak? Have we had it before? Do folks actually contribute to it? When will it be unveiled?


:emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao::emot-roflolmao:



Edit: YOU didn't guess, RF? Ahh I suppose that was because you were administering the contest. In that case, I donate my last two guesses to you RF, Merry Christmas!!! Big Spender, huh? LOL

[Randall Flagg]

I did not guess. I am ineligible, as are the donor of the gift and their coordinator. Much the same as our Grand Prize (Patrick and I are both ineligible).

[Randall Flagg]

"Paypal Widget"? What is this "Widget" of which you speak? Have we had it before? Do folks actually contribute to it? When will it be unveiled?
Check out this thread for info on the 2013 Fundraiser Benefiting The Haven Foundation (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?16943-2013-Fundraiser-Benefiting-The-Haven-Foundation&p=744135#post744135)

The "widget" should appear shortly.

[Patrick]

I'm stunned that only 10 of us entered, and sorry but am disappointed that we raised only $235. I thought this was a really good fundraising opportunity with a great prize, and expected there to be many many more entrants. Perhaps it was just the timing with the holidays, combined with the economy? Still, at just $5 a guess I thought we'd have brought in much more. Thanks to Glenn and Bad Penny for putting this together, its toward a good cause (and I think the ten entrants are pretty pleased with their odds!).

Let me throw in an edit ... I'm concerned because I'm also working to acquire a very unique item for this year's (well, next year's) fundraiser, and now am just a bit concerned that time, effort and $$$ will be for naught. Would I be better off just donating the $$$? I hope not, it's nowhere near as much fun!
We were dissapointed too. The people who came up with the idea were very excited about having the contest here. I felt that we would have been better off auctioning the opportunity for a Chadbourne original on ebay. I believe it would have generated twice the amount.
The intention was to get members involved, have a lot of fun and keep the prize in house.

For the record, here are the people who donated and submitted guesses:
Ben Staad
George at Colorado Springs
jimimck
skcollector.com
Merlin 1958
Divemaster
Robert Fulman
Hannes O.
Expolorer
sgc1999


That is also why when the fundraiser officially kicks off, virtually everything to be auctioned off will be on ebay-we simply get a much wider audience and more revenue even after paying listing and Paypal fees.
The other main source for donations will be the Paypal widget that will be on the top of the forum pages We get quite a few donations that way as people donate $5-$50 here and there throughout the 5 months and it isn't a significant financial burden on them.
In retrospect, I think that greater participation may have been achieved with a deadline after Christmas rather than on midnight of the 24th. Heavy focus on other demands, distractions and logistics immediately before the holiday may be the issue rather than a purposed choice not to participate.

That said, kudos to the ten participants!

[Ben Staad]

Either way it was a cool and fun contest. Great idea and I'm sure drew some interest to the fundraiser. Good job to whomever came up with the idea and thank you to the folks who put it on.

[Randall Flagg]

UPDATE:
The two people who dreamed up this idea, and donated their time and Glenn's work did a dollar for dollar match-and then rounded up to make the total amount raised for this contest $500!!!

Special thanks to them.

[George at C-Springs]

UPDATE: The two people who dreamed up this idea, and donated their time and Glenn's work did a dollar for dollar match-and then rounded up to make the total amount raised for this contest $500!!!

Special thanks to them.

Wow, good on ya, that's awesome!

[Ben Staad]

UPDATE: The two people who dreamed up this idea, and donated their time and Glenn's work did a dollar for dollar match-and then rounded up to make the total amount raised for this contest $500!!!

Special thanks to them.

Wow, good on ya, that's awesome!

That is wonderful news. Great job folks!

[George at C-Springs]

Check out this thread for info on the 2013 Fundraiser Benefiting The Haven Foundation

The "widget" should appear shortly.

Widget operational, first donation made!

[Merlin1958]

Check out this thread for info on the 2013 Fundraiser Benefiting The Haven Foundation

The "widget" should appear shortly.

Widget operational, first donation made!

Seconded!!!!


Here we go folks!!!!

[sgc1999]

UPDATE:
The two people who dreamed up this idea, and donated their time and Glenn's work did a dollar for dollar match-and then rounded up to make the total amount raised for this contest $500!!!

Special thanks to them.

right on!

[Patrick]

Very generous, guys! :clap:

[Jimimck]

Well done to the people involved in organising this and who donated the additional funds!

[EXPLORER]

UPDATE:
The two people who dreamed up this idea, and donated their time and Glenn's work did a dollar for dollar match-and then rounded up to make the total amount raised for this contest $500!!!

Special thanks to them.

right on! Very nice! Obviously feeling the generous spirit!

[George at C-Springs]

Well fellow rat-guessers, it's officially my bedtime, can't wait up any longer to see if it gets posted ... hopefully hear the results tomorrow? Night all!

[Bad Penny]

I was also hoping it would generate some bigger bucks for the HF. Cant wait to hear who won!

Anyone have any guesses as to who the other Finger Wielding fellow is?

I thought that was obvious. It's Zombie-Grant (Bad Penny)!!!

Oops, well spotted Wild Bill - I forgot that there's a happy snap of the "real" me floating around here (and, not forgetting the sometimes photo-travelogue I used to have on the CD forum - which, I add, you dragged me kicking and screaming away from - MATE !!!!) - sigh, so much anonymity :unsure:

So, anyway, I'll spill some beans, not all, but some, and it may seem a little cryptic to some (tuff .. hehehehehe) but there actually was an underlying intent to the painting .... apart from being used for this fun little game that a few chose to play (and I understand the announcement of the winner is imminent) :dance:

The original title of the piece was to have been "Bad Penny's Noir Complet, Sans Etoiles Cirque de Ronguers et Squelettes" (however, Glenn couldn't squueze all of that into the banner, thus the current title will have to suffice).

Some of you that have paid attention in recent times, when using the title in conjunction with the various components of the piece, will get it, I'm sure :emot-roflolmao:

Anyways, the piece itself arrived today - so here's a preview so that those that made guesses (or thought of making guesses) can see how many rats were not as clear on on the original scan as they are here - RF, you might like to check your little lady friend out (the one whose breast you appear to covert) as she has a little more rat action going on than was apparent at first) :evil:

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Art/RATZ2.jpg

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Art/RATZ3.jpg

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Art/RATZ5.jpg

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Art/RATZ4.jpg

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Art/RATZ1.jpg

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Art/RATZ6.jpg

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Art/RATZ7.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Per Glenn, the official count is 134 Rats. One member guessed exactly. I am sure he knows who he is...

[Merlin1958]

Per Glenn, the official count is 134 Rats. One member guessed exactly. I am sure he knows who he is...

Rats!!! I had one guess at 130!!!


Recount????

:wtf:

Ahhh, c'mon RF!!!! The suspense is killing me!!!

[Ben Staad]

Per Glenn, the official count is 134 Rats. One member guessed exactly. I am sure he knows who he is...

Congrats to the winner!

[Robert Fulman]

Congrats to the winner! My count came to 107, so I guess there were 27 pretty well-hidden rats in there.

[George at C-Springs]

I have no idea what my guesses were, except that a couple were in the 200-300 range (before the circus was shown, obviously). I didn't get a Fhloston Paradise message though, so it probably wasn't me (a little Fifth Element reference there for all you fans .... Multipass!).

[sgc1999]

I have no idea what my guesses were, except that a couple were in the 200-300 range (before the circus was shown, obviously). I didn't get a Fhloston Paradise message though, so it probably wasn't me (a little Fifth Element reference there for all you fans .... Multipass!).

and for non fans it looks like this :)

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k599/sgc1999/1251548345456_zpsee294e3b.jpg

[George at C-Springs]

AZIZ, LIGHT! Much better, thank you Azziz.

Love that movie! Would also love to know who won (still holding out hope!).

[Bad Penny]

Yeah, who won for crying out loud, enquiring clown minds need to MUST know :onfire:

[George at C-Springs]

It was Ari, wasn't it? Even though he didn't enter. Rat bastard. (I've been waiting to use that!)

[EXPLORER]

Feeling lucky tonight after finding some long misplaced treasures...... (New Lieutenants Rap ..... 2 versions) so had to throw in a few rat-full guesses for the cause..

Took a bit for me to research the guesses I made..... I knew one was 136......... AND it appears another was 134.

[TwistedNadine]

Hey! So you win Explorer!
Congratulations!!
Got ideas for the commissioned piece?

[Ben Staad]

Feeling lucky tonight after finding some long misplaced treasures...... (New Lieutenants Rap ..... 2 versions) so had to throw in a few rat-full guesses for the cause..

Took a bit for me to research the guesses I made..... I knew one was 136......... AND it appears another was 134.

Great job! Enjoy the prize and please be sure to share (if your inclined to) the finished piece.

[Bad Penny]

Awesome !!!! Congrats Explorer :smile:

[Merlin1958]

Feeling lucky tonight after finding some long misplaced treasures...... (New Lieutenants Rap ..... 2 versions) so had to throw in a few rat-full guesses for the cause..

Took a bit for me to research the guesses I made..... I knew one was 136......... AND it appears another was 134.

Rat Bastard!!!!!!!


LOL Congrats!!!

On a side note, my best count was 124!!! There's gotta be some really well hidden one's in there I missed

[EXPLORER]

Feeling lucky tonight after finding some long misplaced treasures...... (New Lieutenants Rap ..... 2 versions) so had to throw in a few rat-full guesses for the cause..

Took a bit for me to research the guesses I made..... I knew one was 136......... AND it appears another was 134.

Great job! Enjoy the prize and please be sure to share (if your inclined to) the finished piece.

Thanks.. I will SURELY SHARE


Hey! So you win Explorer!
Congratulations!!
Got ideas for the commissioned piece?

Having come across some of Glenns art in a quaint Tavern (THE OLD GOAT) while staying in a small town in Maine I grew an appreciation for both his art and my good fortune. As noted in my post "ART Found in Maine", my wife and I by chance dropped into a small pub in Richmond Maine and while talking with the owner who was serving us cold drafts conversation ventured to Mr King. Scott asked if we had paid attention to the pictures on the wall behind us. He also noted those as well as the graphics on the outside wall had been done for him by Glenn Chadbourne. What was the chance of that happening? I have since paid more attention to Glenn's work and feel he is quite talented and feeling a connection knew I would have to join in this opportunity to give towards The Haven Foundation. Who knew karma might continue?

I DO HAVE SOME IDEAS.... Will need to see if my thoughts can meld with Glenns.
Thanks all who gave and made this possible.

[Merlin1958]

Feeling lucky tonight after finding some long misplaced treasures...... (New Lieutenants Rap ..... 2 versions) so had to throw in a few rat-full guesses for the cause..

Took a bit for me to research the guesses I made..... I knew one was 136......... AND it appears another was 134.

Great job! Enjoy the prize and please be sure to share (if your inclined to) the finished piece.

Thanks.. I will SURELY SHARE


Hey! So you win Explorer!
Congratulations!!
Got ideas for the commissioned piece?

Having come across some of Glenns art in a quaint Tavern (THE OLD GOAT) while staying in a small town in Maine I grew an appreciation for both his art and my good fortune. As noted in my post "ART Found in Maine", my wife and I by chance dropped into a small pub in Richmond Maine and while talking with the owner who was serving us cold drafts conversation ventured to Mr King. Scott asked if we had paid attention to the pictures on the wall behind us. He also noted those as well as the graphics on the outside wall had been done for him by Glenn Chadbourne. What was the chance of that happening? I have since paid more attention to Glenn's work and feel he is quite talented and feeling a connection knew I would have to join in this opportunity to give towards The Haven Foundation. Who knew karma might continue?

I DO HAVE SOME IDEAS.... Will need to see if my thoughts can meld with Glenns.
Thanks all who gave and made this possible.


That's an excellent idea, Jim!!! I remember your post well and something along those lines will be both inspired and original. I'll bet it will get Glenn's creative juices going as well!!!

[TwistedNadine]

I really did like those pieces from the Tavern you had posted.
Cant wait to see what you come up with and the finished piece!

[EXPLORER]

After bidding and feeling lucky I started thinking about what I might like to own if I had the opportunity to hang a Chadbourne in my home.
I reviewed several items and found the work in "Colorado Kid" interesting. Living in Florida and enjoying "Duma Key" I have considered to request a scene related to it. I also considered the idea of requesting a picture of Mr. Kiing himself. Another option might be SK drawn into a scene fom "Duma Key". I do not know what the options are however I am sure Glenn could do justice to any thought I have and I would connect with it. HOWEVER>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Merlin1958]

You'll find Glenn is absolutely wonderful to work with and extremely amicable to any and all ideas!!!

[EXPLORER]

I'm stunned that only 10 of us entered, and sorry but am disappointed that we raised only $235. I thought this was a really good fundraising opportunity with a great prize, and expected there to be many many more entrants. Perhaps it was just the timing with the holidays, combined with the economy? Still, at just $5 a guess I thought we'd have brought in much more. Thanks to Glenn and Bad Penny for putting this together, its toward a good cause (and I think the ten entrants are pretty pleased with their odds!).

Let me throw in an edit ... I'm concerned because I'm also working to acquire a very unique item for this year's (well, next year's) fundraiser, and now am just a bit concerned that time, effort and $$$ will be for naught. Would I be better off just donating the $$$? I hope not, it's nowhere near as much fun!
We were dissapointed too. The people who came up with the idea were very excited about having the contest here. I felt that we would have been better off auctioning the opportunity for a Chadbourne original on ebay. I believe it would have generated twice the amount.
The intention was to get members involved, have a lot of fun and keep the prize in house.

For the record, here are the people who donated and submitted guesses:
Ben Staad, George at Colorado Springs, jimimck, skcollector.com, Merlin 1958, Divemaster, Robert Fulman, Hannes O., Expolorer, sgc1999


That is also why when the fundraiser officially kicks off, virtually everything to be auctioned off will be on ebay-we simply get a much wider audience and more revenue even after paying listing and Paypal fees..

HOWEVER>>>>>>> as much as I would love to own a piece of Chadbourne art...... I would also like to make a more sizeable donation to The Haven Foundation by offering :
The Prize: An 11" x 17" original, one of a kind, Glenn Chadbourne painted color illustration signed and numbered (one of one!) and created just for the winner.
to be auctioned with the benefits going to The Haven Foundation. (if Glenn will consider that option.)

[Merlin1958]

I'm stunned that only 10 of us entered, and sorry but am disappointed that we raised only $235. I thought this was a really good fundraising opportunity with a great prize, and expected there to be many many more entrants. Perhaps it was just the timing with the holidays, combined with the economy? Still, at just $5 a guess I thought we'd have brought in much more. Thanks to Glenn and Bad Penny for putting this together, its toward a good cause (and I think the ten entrants are pretty pleased with their odds!).

Let me throw in an edit ... I'm concerned because I'm also working to acquire a very unique item for this year's (well, next year's) fundraiser, and now am just a bit concerned that time, effort and $$$ will be for naught. Would I be better off just donating the $$$? I hope not, it's nowhere near as much fun!
We were dissapointed too. The people who came up with the idea were very excited about having the contest here. I felt that we would have been better off auctioning the opportunity for a Chadbourne original on ebay. I believe it would have generated twice the amount.
The intention was to get members involved, have a lot of fun and keep the prize in house.

For the record, here are the people who donated and submitted guesses:
Ben Staad, George at Colorado Springs, jimimck, skcollector.com, Merlin 1958, Divemaster, Robert Fulman, Hannes O., Expolorer, sgc1999


That is also why when the fundraiser officially kicks off, virtually everything to be auctioned off will be on ebay-we simply get a much wider audience and more revenue even after paying listing and Paypal fees..

HOWEVER>>>>>>> as much as I would love to own a piece of Chadbourne art...... I would also like to make a more sizeable donation to The Haven Foundation by offering :
The Prize: An 11" x 17" original, one of a kind, Glenn Chadbourne painted color illustration signed and numbered (one of one!) and created just for the winner.
to be auctioned with the benfits going to The Haven Foundation. (if Glenn will consider that option.)

That is a simply AWESOME gesture on your part, Jim!!!!!

Way to go!!!!

:biggrin1:

[Bad Penny]

Explorer Jim - your munificence is exceeded only by your good looks :dance:

That is a fantastic gesture, and Glenn has no problem at all with this, quite the opposite.

I look forward to the auction !!!!!

[Ben Staad]

Explorer Jim - your munificence is exceeded only by your good looks :dance:

That is a fantastic gesture, and Glenn has no problem at all with this, quite the opposite.

I look forward to the auction !!!!!

+1! Awesome act of good will Mr. Explorer!

[Merlin1958]

This will be a real "Bonanza" since we had a fun contest, raised some HF funds, had them "matched" and are now going to auction with the item!!! What a Quad-fecta!!!!! LOL

Can't think of a better way to kick off our most daunting fund raiser to date!!! You folks are AMAZING!!!!

[Shannon]

What a great gesture! :)

[George at C-Springs]

Really nice thing to do Jim, don't know that I could/would have done the same. Then again, I wasn't really worried that I'd win ... I never win contests! Even with great odds like this one had (10 entrants, 37 guesses, 10 of those were mine, so 27% chance if I do the math right), its just not in my genes. I found my guesses in PayPal history, my closest was 137. I'm kinda bummed, had a great idea in mind for the work ... but at the same time, I'm glad the way it turned out for the Haven Fund. Like DeNiro said, "I'm real conflicted about it"! Of course, he was talking about whacking a guy, I'm not at that point. Yet.

Bad Penny, bonus points for munificence.

[Merlin1958]

Really nice thing to do Jim, don't know that I could/would have done the same. Then again, I wasn't really worried that I'd win ... I never win contests! Even with great odds like this one had (10 entrants, 37 guesses, 10 of those were mine, so 27% chance if I do the math right), its just not in my genes. I found my guesses in PayPal history, my closest was 137. I'm kinda bummed, had a great idea in mind for the work ... but at the same time, I'm glad the way it turned out for the Haven Fund. Like DeNiro said, "I'm real conflicted about it"! Of course, he was talking about whacking a guy, I'm not at that point. Yet.

Bad Penny, bonus points for munificence.

LOL But look at it this way, you get a second shot at it!!! Lok for the auction!!! The Haven Fund is "Live" a week early!!! LOL LOL LOL

[George at C-Springs]

I lose at solitaire.

[TwistedNadine]

We have some very generous members around here.

[Patrick]

Very philanthropic of you, Mr. Explorer!

Bad Penny, I like that final version, it is quite entertaining!

[Jimimck]

Well done Explorer!
You're a better man than I for donating it back :wink:

Now I'll have to check out this auction for a second chance...

[Merlin1958]

Well done Explorer!
You're a better man than I for donating it back :wink:

Now I'll have to check out this auction for a second chance...

Already over $200!!!!!

[Roseannebarr]

donated the $10 forgot to go online monday and guess the rats. Thanks! Glen and Kimberly R

[Merlin1958]

Of course, one of your guesses was 134, right? LOL LOL


You still get an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing and thank you so much for donating!!! You will not regret it!!!

:clap::clap::clap:

[Randall Flagg]

I have "heard" a rumor that there is a book that has a record number of rats hand drawn in it...

[Bad Penny]

Did I hear ..... ratz .... ??? I ... love ... ratz .... :P

[Randall Flagg]

There may be more rats in this book than in this painting.
Still a rumor I am looking into. If I had verifiable info, there would be a dedicated thread.
<--------------Hunting down 3 sources to verify.

[Merlin1958]

There may be more rats in this book than in this painting.
Still a rumor I am looking into. If I had verifiable info, there would be a dedicated thread.
<--------------Hunting down 3 sources to verify.

I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of this purported tome!!!

[TwistedNadine]

Pull out the wallet Bad Ass Penny

[Bad Penny]

Nadine, between Wild Bill and his HF enticements and RF and his accursed Pennywise postings. I don't even bother putting the wallet back in the pocket anymore <_<

[Randall Flagg]

Nadine, between Wild Bill and his HF enticements and RF and his accursed Pennywise postings. I don't even bother putting the wallet back in the pocket anymore <_<
It would just be easiest if you gave me the PIN for your bank account. It would save time.

[Merlin1958]

Nadine, between Wild Bill and his HF enticements and RF and his accursed Pennywise postings. I don't even bother putting the wallet back in the pocket anymore <_<

Don't worry, Grant. Do you really think anyone could possibly usurp your "Rat Remarque Title" by 100 rats? I mean really!!! TN and RF are just messing with you!!!! It can't be done!!!



Or can it????

[Randall Flagg]

Who said Glenn did it?

[Merlin1958]

Who said Glenn did it?

No one. Are you a bit confused?

[Merlin1958]

Nadine, between Wild Bill and his HF enticements and RF and his accursed Pennywise postings. I don't even bother putting the wallet back in the pocket anymore <_<

Don't worry, Grant. Do you really think anyone could possibly usurp your "Rat Remarque Title" by 100 rats? I mean really!!! TN and RF are just messing with you!!!! It can't be done!!!



Or can it????

What is going on around here? There seems to be a "Ghost in the Machine"!!!! LOL

[Randall Flagg]

Who said Glenn did it?

No one. Are you a bit confused?
I should have quoted you. Much like sgc1999 did. You can go back and change history, but that post will live in ignominy forever.

[Merlin1958]

Who said Glenn did it?

No one. Are you a bit confused?
I should have quoted you. Much like sgc1999 did. You can go back and change history, but that post will live in ignominy forever.

I'm Confused, RF!!! LOL LOL LOL

[TwistedNadine]

Oh poor Bill
Got some good laughs on this one

[ChristineB]

We should have a contest for the HF: guess how many times in a certain week people can confuse Bill. hehe

You are the best Bill.

[Jimimck]

How about Bill has to donate $1 for every confusing post?

[Randall Flagg]

How about Bill has to donate $1 for every confusing post?
He would go broke.

[Merlin1958]

How about Bill has to donate $1 for every confusing post?
He would go broke.

How about, Jerome donates $1 every time he confuses me???? LOL LOL LOL

Did I just type that out loud??? I think I'm confused again!!!