Author Topic: Race for the Lid XV (Read 15412 times)

BudGirl · « **on:** March 26, 2013, 01:17:27 pm »

You ready... here you go...
RACE FOR THE LID XV
Contest Rules:
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1. Whatever the rules are, BudGirl (your RFTL judge and jury for 2012) can change them any time for any reason, including whim. The purpose of this rule is not to promote chaos, but to preempt wailing, moaning, whining, and griping. Particularly griping.
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2. A Pick is determine the number of losses. Picks above 80 should not win, even if they’re right they’re wrong. They will be accepted and you can be a winner but no one will like you.
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3. All picks are in this thread. Picks out of this thread are DQ’d unless BudGirl changes the rules.
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4. One pick per person.
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5. If there are gaps in the high picks, say, between 95 and 162, the low pick gets the gaps down to the next highest pick. This does not work in reverse, i.e., above 95. We all win if the Astros lose fewer than the low pick.
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6. The grand prize, of course, is an Astros cap of BudGirl's choosing from Astros.com. BudGirl is allowed to make rulings on prize disputes that may arise... namely, she gets to tell you to go to hell if you whine that you should get the prize!
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7. NO PICKS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE OFFICIAL COMMENCEMENT TIME, WHICH IN THIS CIRCULAR DEFINITION WILL BE ON OR ABOUT 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 27th and Close Sunday, March 31st at the first pitch of the Astros first official historical American League game against their natural intra-state rivals (the Official Commencement Time). Anyone who posts before then will be DQ'd. No picks will be accepted after the first pitch on Opening Day. Or thereabouts.
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8. Ron Brand will assist in the verification of picks. He will also assist in any additional matters determined by BudGirl.
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9. If there is no correct pick BudGirl and Ron Brand will find a winner by a method of their choosing.
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10. Here’s the list of past winners:

2012 – Ebby Calvin
2011 – no winner
2010 - Lurch
2009 - Ron Brand
2008 - EasTexAstro
2007 - no winner
2006 - Fredia
2005 - Drew Corleone
2004 - Andyzipp
2003 - Jim R
2002 - no winner
2001 - Neil T.
2000 - no winner
1999 - Astrobabe

Good Luck and may be the best fan win!

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2013, 09:59:59 am »

subnuclear · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:00:10 am »

Noe · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:00:16 am »

Fredia · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:00:30 am »

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:00:36 am »

or 87 after 10 am

Jacksonian · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:00:39 am »

Ron Brand · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:00:43 am »

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:01:22 am »

geezerdonk · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:02:58 am »

Bench · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:04:47 am »

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:05:53 am »

Duman · « **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:11:22 am »

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:16:35 am »

NeilT · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:17:23 am »

MusicMan · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:29:13 am »

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:55:19 am »

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2013, 12:14:32 pm »

Outlawscotty · « **Reply #18 on:** March 27, 2013, 12:22:44 pm »

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2013, 12:29:29 pm »

99, or alternatively 69. BudGirl and Ron Brand will determine which entry is appropriate by a method of their choosing. BudGirl (as our RFTL judge and jury for 2012) can change this decision and/or my entry at any time for any reason, including, but not limited to the following:

whim, caprice, conceit, craze, desire, disposition, dream, fad, fancy, fantasy, freak, humor, impulse, inclination, notion, passing thought, quirk, sport, thought, urge, vagary, vision, and/or whimsy.

Should she so choose, 'just because' would suffice as well.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #20 on:** March 27, 2013, 12:34:43 pm »

BudGirl · « **Reply #21 on:** March 27, 2013, 12:39:41 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 27, 2013, 12:29:29 pm

99, or alternatively 69. BudGirl and Ron Brand will determine which entry is appropriate by a method of their choosing. BudGirl (as our RFTL judge and jury for 2012) can change this decision and/or my entry at any time for any reason, including, but not limited to the following:

whim, caprice, conceit, craze, desire, disposition, dream, fad, fancy, fantasy, freak, humor, impulse, inclination, notion, passing thought, quirk, sport, thought, urge, vagary, vision, and/or whimsy.

Should she so choose, 'just because' would suffice as well.

Trying to be funny and pointing out missed edits can get you disqualified.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #22 on:** March 27, 2013, 12:47:50 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 27, 2013, 12:39:41 pm

Trying to be funny and pointing out missed edits can get you disqualified.

Of course it would. However, given my inability to properly use punctuation (primarily apostrophes and commas) and generally bastardized approach to the English language as a whole, I am at loathe to do such things (and even if I somehow did feel need to do so, am certainly not brave enough to have done so in a manner which could even remotely have resulted in drawing the ire of BudGirl. Just sayin'...).

JimR · « **Reply #23 on:** March 27, 2013, 01:15:01 pm »

Andyzipp · « **Reply #24 on:** March 27, 2013, 01:19:12 pm »

97. Has that been picked yet?

ValpoCory · « **Reply #25 on:** March 27, 2013, 01:53:14 pm »

drew corleone · « **Reply #26 on:** March 27, 2013, 02:00:40 pm »

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #27 on:** March 27, 2013, 02:04:13 pm »

I gotta say...this is an optimistic bunch. I admire that in March.

subnuclear · « **Reply #28 on:** March 27, 2013, 02:29:45 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on March 27, 2013, 02:04:13 pm

I gotta say...this is an optimistic bunch. I admire that in March.

Many of us didn't read the rules as carefully as we should have before posting.

pots · « **Reply #29 on:** March 27, 2013, 02:48:18 pm »

hostros7 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 27, 2013, 09:06:09 pm »

Tralfaz · « **Reply #31 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:03:56 am »

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #32 on:** March 28, 2013, 05:20:32 am »

Andyzipp · « **Reply #33 on:** March 28, 2013, 06:07:43 am »

Really feels like people didn't read the rules this year...

Fynn · « **Reply #34 on:** March 28, 2013, 06:24:53 am »

homer · « **Reply #35 on:** March 28, 2013, 08:07:52 am »

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #36 on:** March 28, 2013, 08:13:35 am »

Quote from: Andyzipp on March 28, 2013, 06:07:43 am

Really feels like people didn't read the rules this year...

I read the rules. I just try to pick the same number every year. It doesn't make a difference on wins or losses. I would actually be pleasently surprised if my pick were correct (even though it would still mean losing.)

VirtualBob · « **Reply #37 on:** March 28, 2013, 08:22:14 am »

BudGirl · « **Reply #38 on:** March 28, 2013, 09:07:38 am »

geezerdonk   63
Tralfaz    65
Sphinx Drummond   70
Ebby Calvin   72
pots     76
drew corleon   77
subnuclear   78
Jacksonian   79
ValpoCory   80
Noe in Austin   82
EasTexAstro   87
JimR 88
Virtual Bob   92
Ron Brand   93
Neil T     94
AppyAstros   95
Andyzipp    97
Ty in Tampa   98
OregonStrosFan   99
Outlawscotty   100
Bench     104
homer     105
GreatBagsBeard   107
Mr. Happy    108
Fynn     110
HudsonHawk   116

BUWebguy · « **Reply #39 on:** March 28, 2013, 09:48:05 am »

NeilT · « **Reply #40 on:** March 28, 2013, 10:15:28 am »

I thought my 94 was incredibly optimistic, and I read the rules.

Craig · « **Reply #41 on:** March 28, 2013, 10:59:16 am »

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #42 on:** March 28, 2013, 11:45:15 am »

Quote from: NeilT on March 28, 2013, 10:15:28 am

I thought my 94 was incredibly optimistic, and I read the rules.

I thought my 116 was optimistic too.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #43 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:45:23 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on March 28, 2013, 11:45:15 am

I thought my 116 was optimistic too.

Same with my 108, which is only one more than last season, despite having moved to a much tougher division.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #44 on:** March 28, 2013, 03:54:49 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 28, 2013, 10:15:28 am

I thought my 94 was incredibly optimistic, and I read the rules.

Yep. And I missed that 96 was (is) still available, so chose the least-overly-optimisitc number I could find (92).

David in Jackson · « **Reply #45 on:** March 28, 2013, 04:08:24 pm »

Then I take 96.

jwhudson · « **Reply #46 on:** March 28, 2013, 04:54:57 pm »

Reuben · « **Reply #47 on:** March 28, 2013, 11:47:11 pm »

102... [/sadfaceemoticon]

Nate in IA · « **Reply #48 on:** March 30, 2013, 05:03:39 pm »

90 is still alive I think so I take 90. And yes, I did read the rules.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #49 on:** March 31, 2013, 01:59:42 am »

T. J. · « **Reply #50 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:38:33 am »

hostros7 · « **Reply #51 on:** March 31, 2013, 01:27:06 pm »

JackAstro · « **Reply #52 on:** April 01, 2013, 10:41:37 am »

One. They will lose one game. And it will be on purpose, just to remove the pressure of a potential undefeated season heading into the playoffs.

BudGirl · « **Reply #53 on:** April 01, 2013, 02:01:13 pm »

I'm sorry JackAstro but your pick is disqualified due to not being submitted in a timely manner.

Limey · « **Reply #54 on:** April 01, 2013, 02:44:26 pm »

remy · « **Reply #55 on:** April 07, 2013, 01:50:13 pm »

I'm sure it's probably too late, but my pick is 106.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #56 on:** April 07, 2013, 02:46:42 pm »

Quote from: remy on April 07, 2013, 01:50:13 pm

I'm sure it's probably too late, but my pick is 106.

Just a tad too late.

remy · « **Reply #57 on:** April 07, 2013, 08:36:58 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 07, 2013, 02:46:42 pm

Just a tad too late.

161 then!

NeilT · « **Reply #58 on:** April 07, 2013, 09:17:27 pm »

Quote from: remy on April 07, 2013, 08:36:58 pm

161 then!

That's not fair. You already know there was one win.

remy · « **Reply #59 on:** April 07, 2013, 10:46:13 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 07, 2013, 09:17:27 pm

That's not fair. You already know there was one win.

Was being facetious. But damn, wasn't it a good win, though?

BudGirl · « **Reply #60 on:** September 16, 2013, 09:45:07 am »

Someone may actually win this year.

Quote from: BudGirl on March 28, 2013, 09:07:38 am

geezerdonk   63
Tralfaz    65
Sphinx Drummond   70
Ebby Calvin   72
pots     76
drew corleon   77
subnuclear   78
Jacksonian   79
ValpoCory   80
Noe in Austin   82
EasTexAstro   87
JimR 88
Virtual Bob   92
Ron Brand   93
Neil T     94
AppyAstros   95
Andyzipp    97
Ty in Tampa   98
OregonStrosFan   99
Outlawscotty   100
Bench     104
homer     105
GreatBagsBeard   107
Mr. Happy    108
Fynn     110
~~HudsonHawk   116~~

T. J. · « **Reply #61 on:** September 16, 2013, 10:48:26 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on September 16, 2013, 09:45:07 am

Someone may actually win this year.

I had 103.

BudGirl · « **Reply #62 on:** September 16, 2013, 10:56:17 am »

Quote from: T. J. on September 16, 2013, 10:48:26 am

I had 103.

I can add you, if you made the deadline and you win. Otherwise, I'm not going to worry about it much.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #63 on:** September 16, 2013, 11:12:13 am »

Quote from: T. J. on September 16, 2013, 10:48:26 am

I had 103.

Actually, I had 103

T. J. · « **Reply #64 on:** September 16, 2013, 11:48:11 am »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on September 16, 2013, 11:12:13 am

Actually, I had 103

Crap. I swear I checked that 6 months ago. I think since this year is "opposite rules", last pick takes precedence.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #65 on:** September 16, 2013, 12:28:35 pm »

My money is on Bench.

Bench · « **Reply #66 on:** September 16, 2013, 12:59:41 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 16, 2013, 12:28:35 pm

My money is on Bench.

7-6 would be a strong way to end the season. Especially considering the rest of the season is all against teams that are very much in the playoff hunt.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #67 on:** September 16, 2013, 01:11:32 pm »

Quote from: Bench on September 16, 2013, 12:59:41 pm

7-6 would be a strong way to end the season. Especially considering the rest of the season is all against teams that are very much in the playoff hunt.

I have a good feeling about the rest of the season.

chuck · « **Reply #68 on:** September 16, 2013, 01:21:13 pm »

Quote from: Mack Brown on September 16, 2013, 01:11:32 pm

I have a good feeling about the rest of the season.

BudGirl · « **Reply #69 on:** September 16, 2013, 01:36:05 pm »

Quote from: BizidyDizidy on September 16, 2013, 11:12:13 am

Actually, I had 103

You guys really think the Astros are going to win 8 more games?

NeilT · « **Reply #70 on:** September 16, 2013, 02:03:26 pm »

I had 103.

JimR · « **Reply #71 on:** September 16, 2013, 02:03:55 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 16, 2013, 02:03:26 pm

I had 103.

I did.

Bench · « **Reply #72 on:** September 16, 2013, 02:04:14 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on September 16, 2013, 02:03:26 pm

I had 103.

I thought Spartacus had 103?

BudGirl · « **Reply #73 on:** September 16, 2013, 02:04:23 pm »

I bet I have the number that wins.

JimR · « **Reply #74 on:** September 16, 2013, 02:23:58 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on September 16, 2013, 02:04:23 pm

I bet I have the number that wins.

103?

Fredia · « **Reply #75 on:** September 16, 2013, 06:10:40 pm »

the year i won it i took it on the last day

Outlawscotty · « **Reply #76 on:** September 17, 2013, 06:50:32 am »

Someone may actually win this year.

Quote from: BudGirl on March 28, 2013, 09:07:38 am

geezerdonk   63
Tralfaz    65
Sphinx Drummond   70
Ebby Calvin   72
pots     76
drew corleon   77
subnuclear   78
Jacksonian   79
ValpoCory   80
Noe in Austin   82
EasTexAstro   87
JimR 88
Virtual Bob   92
Ron Brand   93
Neil T     94
AppyAstros   95
Andyzipp    97
Ty in Tampa   98
OregonStrosFan   99
Outlawscotty   100 and 103
Bench     104
homer     105
GreatBagsBeard   107
Mr. Happy    108
Fynn     110
HudsonHawk   116

There.

NeilT · « **Reply #77 on:** September 17, 2013, 07:23:50 am »

Quote from: Fredia on September 16, 2013, 06:10:40 pm

the year i won it i took it on the last day

That's amazing.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #78 on:** September 22, 2013, 06:09:13 pm »

The club has to go 3-3 for me to win it. No fucking chance. My money is on Fynn. What happens if the club finishes with 109 losses?

strosrays · « **Reply #79 on:** September 22, 2013, 10:32:49 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 22, 2013, 06:09:13 pm

The club has to go 3-3 for me to win it. No fucking chance. My money is on Fynn. What happens if the club finishes with 109 losses?

Inside beats outside. Everyone knows that.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #80 on:** September 22, 2013, 11:51:02 pm »

Quote from: Dark Star on September 22, 2013, 10:32:49 pm

Inside beats outside. Everyone knows that.

But BG is judging this one, so we don't know.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #81 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:17:47 pm »

It's going to be a moot point after tonight, because the Astros will have their 109th loss, thereby making the home record worse than the 27-54 road record they compiled with this travelling horseshit show. The Yankmees probably will sweep, leaving the Good Guys at 51-111 and losers of 15 in a row to close it out. Sigh.

Fredia · « **Reply #82 on:** September 28, 2013, 05:46:04 pm »

the cold winds of the void are sweeping in

BudGirl · « **Reply #83 on:** October 02, 2013, 02:18:08 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 28, 2013, 09:07:38 am

Fynn 110

As judge and jury of RFTL, You are hereby sentenced to contact me with your choice of lid and delivery address. Congratulations and may that number never ever fucking win a race for losses for the Astros again.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #84 on:** October 02, 2013, 02:28:30 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 02, 2013, 02:18:08 pm

As judge and jury of RFTL, You are hereby sentenced to contact me with your choice of lid and delivery address. Congratulations and may that number never ever fucking win a race for losses for the Astros again.

Indeed.

NeilT · « **Reply #85 on:** October 02, 2013, 02:34:20 pm »

Fynn,

Congratulations?

Neil

Fynn · « **Reply #86 on:** October 02, 2013, 02:46:37 pm »

Well, I hope to God that the winning number next year is nowhere near this.

Big thanks to Budgirl and RB for their unending support of the astros-a helluva job for sure.