I thought it might be fun to have a contest that has something to do with the Beijing Olympics that will start in four days (Friday 8 August ). I'm calling it the Aussie Go For Gold Contest. All you have to do is guess the number of gold medals that Australia will win over the course of the games. To stretch the odds a bit you also need to guess the total number of medals, gold + silver + bronze that Australian athletes will win. Here are the rules:
The contest is open to all Knights irrespective of length of service or number of posts.
You will guess two numbers; the first is the number of Aussie gold medals that will be won, the second number is the total number of medals (gold + silver + bronze) that the Aussies will win.
One guess per member. (Gizmo and Vaughan are also eligible)
If more than one person guesses the correct number of gold medals won then closest to the total Australian medal count (high or low) will win.
In the event of a tie the person (or animal) who guessed first is the winner.
No edits to guesses allowed.
No drug cheats.
Guessing closes when Australia wins its first Gold medal.
I reserve the right to amend these rules if necessary.
The prize will be four GOLD (coloured) coins. One of each mintmark, C, M, S and B, of the new uncirculated RAM 2008 $1 coin "100 Years of The First Australian Coat of Arms" posted to anywhere in the world.
Good Luck and guess high.
Guesses so Far
7 Gold -26 total - Scottishmoney
13 Gold -47 total - Nevol
14 Gold -64 total - buda
15 Gold -52 total - Topher
15 Gold -55 total - Erik
16 Gold -49 total - AdamL
17 Gold -53 total - Tobyle
17 Gold -50 total - TwoShadows
18 Gold -61 total - ElleKitty
19 Gold -42 total - Arthrene
20 Gold -48 total - Coin Crusader
22 Gold -50 total - Nighthawk
24 Gold -58 total - KurtS
25 Gold -62 total - humpybong
27 Gold -108 total - Tiddyathome
36 Gold -88 total - Muckeye
37 Gold -122 total - triggersmob