XIPHOS CONTEST WINNER NAMED!!

Started by Vroomp, 02/09/2016 07:59 PM

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bmac7754

#25
02/10/2016 08:39 AM
Cool contest. I'll go .7754
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headfirst

#26
02/10/2016 08:47 AM
I see what you did there, but I don't think johncw will get it at all   :biggrin:
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DonM

#27
02/10/2016 09:15 AM
How about .6150, thanks for the contest!

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Mojo66

#28
02/10/2016 09:24 AM
Awesome contest Brad,

I'l go with .6666
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ntanner

#29
02/10/2016 09:58 AM
.7515 is my guess. Thanx for the contest.
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#30
02/10/2016 10:51 AM

QuoteMojo66 - 2/10/2016  12:24 PM  Awesome contest Brad,  I'l go with .6666

  How did I know you were going to use this number? :?:    :lmao:  :lmao:

 

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Mojo66

#31
02/10/2016 11:03 AM
QuoteVroomp - 2/10/2016  1:51 PM  

QuoteMojo66 - 2/10/2016  12:24 PM  Awesome contest Brad,  I'l go with .6666

  How did I know you were going to use this number? :?:    :lmao:  :lmao:

Maybe because it's the winning number? Or because it just makes sense, since they are such good cigars, that every 6.666 out of 10 cigars you smoke would be Xiphos. ;-)

 

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johncw

#32
02/10/2016 01:20 PM Last Edit: 02/10/2016 01:21 PM by johncw
Quoteheadfirst - 2/10/2016  11:47 AM

I see what you did there, but I don't think johncw will get it at all   :biggrin:

your right I got nothing!  :hitme:


Though my guess will be .4420

Otter

#33
02/10/2016 01:56 PM
.5172 Did I win?

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#34
02/10/2016 03:14 PM
.3968

Thanks for the contest
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#35
02/10/2016 03:17 PM
Thank you for the contest.  I will guess .6166

raize

#36
02/10/2016 03:29 PM
Quoteheadfirst - 2/9/2016  11:44 PM

0.2667

May I point out that this should be a 5 digit number, there must be a zero before the decimal point.  You're welcome. :smoker:

Sorry, but you fail at math.  4-digit number.  The 0 serves only to locate the decimal and therefore cannot be considered a significant figure.  Hence, my guess is .3125 or 3.125 x10^-1.  :-P
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sevencardstud

#37
02/10/2016 03:34 PM
.7200 Thats my guess. im sure its right :)
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headfirst

#38
02/10/2016 06:04 PM
Quoteraize - 2/10/2016  4:29 PM

Quoteheadfirst - 2/9/2016  11:44 PM

0.2667

May I point out that this should be a 5 digit number, there must be a zero before the decimal point.  You're welcome. :smoker:

Sorry, but you fail at math.  4-digit number.  The 0 serves only to locate the decimal and therefore cannot be considered a significant figure.  Hence, my guess is .3125 or 3.125 x10^-1.  :-P

It is a 5 digit number with 4 significant figures.

You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is "never get involved in a land war in Asia" - but only slightly less well-known is this:  "Never part an engineer's hair in math when you're an architect"!  Ha ha ha ha ha!!

 :smoker: :smoker:
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raize

#39
02/10/2016 07:16 PM
Quoteheadfirst - 2/10/2016  9:04 PM

Quoteraize - 2/10/2016  4:29 PM

Quoteheadfirst - 2/9/2016  11:44 PM

0.2667

May I point out that this should be a 5 digit number, there must be a zero before the decimal point.  You're welcome. :smoker:

Sorry, but you fail at math.  4-digit number.  The 0 serves only to locate the decimal and therefore cannot be considered a significant figure.  Hence, my guess is .3125 or 3.125 x10^-1.  :-P

It is a 5 digit number with 4 significant figures.

You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is "never get involved in a land war in Asia" - but only slightly less well-known is this:  "Never part an engineer's hair in math when you're an architect"!  Ha ha ha ha ha!!

 :smoker: :smoker:

Damned structural engineers... Shouldn't you be concentrating on calculating shear forces and such instead of lessening my chances of winning this thing?
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headfirst

#40
02/10/2016 07:39 PM
And shouldn't you be dreaming up some overbudget Taj Mahal with an irregular grid pattern right now?   :biggrin:

Alright, sorry everyone, hit us with some of these :offtopic: if you must, not trying to take over the thread, I just couldn't let Jason get away with that one, that was a lob I had to swing on.
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nirab

#41
02/11/2016 06:14 AM
The two of you should get together and build the ultimate jungle gym!!  :biggrin:  :shy:  :angel:
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raize

#42
02/11/2016 11:16 AM
Quoteheadfirst - 2/10/2016  10:39 PM

And shouldn't you be dreaming up some overbudget Taj Mahal with an irregular grid pattern right now?   :biggrin:

Alright, sorry everyone, hit us with some of these :offtopic: if you must, not trying to take over the thread, I just couldn't let Jason get away with that one, that was a lob I had to swing on.

Actually, I thought maybe I should design a building with nothing but load transfers and cantilevers.  Hell lets put it on the west coast while we're at it.
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Vroomp

#43
02/11/2016 01:09 PM

Quoteraize - 2/11/2016  2:16 PM  
Quoteheadfirst - 2/10/2016  10:39 PM  And shouldn't you be dreaming up some overbudget Taj Mahal with an irregular grid pattern right now?   :biggrin:  Alright, sorry everyone, hit us with some of these :offtopic: if you must, not trying to take over the thread, I just couldn't let Jason get away with that one, that was a lob I had to swing on.
Actually, I thought maybe I should design a building with nothing but load transfers and cantilevers.  Hell lets put it on the west coast while we're at it.

 

       

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headfirst

#44
02/11/2016 01:33 PM
Probably looks just about right to Jason.   :biggrin:
When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name...
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raize

#45
02/11/2016 04:05 PM
Just remember, if it wasn't for structural gymnastics we wouldn't need nearly as many engineers...
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Vroomp

#46
02/11/2016 06:05 PM
Just remember the Tacoma Narrows Bridge......... :biggrin:  Engineering~! :lmao:  :lmao:
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Vroomp

#47
02/11/2016 07:19 PM

Just a hint for everyone that is playing along and the folks that may be having trouble visualizing this contest in context........

 

Here is a picture of all the bands I collected the other day before the contest started~!

 

I sure hope that helps you geeks~!   :biggrin:


 

 

:?:

  By the way,,,,, one geek is already within .0050 of taking home this prize~!

  I think that's the same rate my bank pays interest on my savings~!

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ntanner

#48
02/12/2016 05:53 AM
New guess.  .3757
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I used to be a people person, but then people ruined that for me.

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nirab

#49
02/12/2016 06:16 AM
.3800...now did I win?  :biggrin:
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"It is possible to live happily in the here and now. So many conditions of happiness are available - more than enough for you to be happy right now." -

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"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments, and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance - that principle is contempt prior to investigation."

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