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Head to Head Contest: You Choose.

I've decided to test an idea for some friendly competition. The rules are simple: two volunteer members will be given a week to create an Instructable based on a common subject. Whoever creates the better Instructable (higher quality, cooler, featured, most voted for, etc) will win a patch similar to the images below. Because this is the first run, and I can't think of a subject, the competing members will have to agree on a subject of their choosing. If there is a flood of volunteers, the community will vote on who they want to see face off. In this trial, I will allow up to four separate pairs to compete. If this doesn't make any sense, well, I just woke up! :P

The stats are as follows:

Lithium Rain VS. gmjhowe: Card, any kind of card, and it has to plug into a computer. Deadline: to be determined.

Matt1497 VS. watermelonhead : Duct tape hoodie. Deadline: 10th of August.

_x_VS._x_ :subject.

_x_VS._x_ :subject.


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Matt21497 says: Aug 4, 2009. 6:42 PM
I have finished my instructable.
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Spl1nt3rC3ll (author) in reply to Matt21497Aug 9, 2009. 6:32 PM
Does watermelonhead need more time?
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Matt21497 in reply to Spl1nt3rC3llAug 11, 2009. 8:37 AM
watermelonhead has to forfeit as shown in the comment below.
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Spl1nt3rC3ll (author) in reply to Matt21497Aug 17, 2009. 12:17 PM
I'm in Chelan for a week with no internet, so she can have another week extension.
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Matt21497 in reply to Spl1nt3rC3llAug 9, 2009. 7:07 PM
I think so Just jump the headline up to the 17th cuz I dont no if she even started.
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watermelonhead in reply to Matt21497Aug 10, 2009. 11:03 AM
I did, but VERY sadly I'm going to have to forfiet

I lost my ducttape, and i've been looking for it, so um.
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Matt21497 in reply to watermelonheadAug 10, 2009. 11:24 AM
WEll talk to spl1nt3erc3ll and ask him for an extention.
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PKM says: Jul 29, 2009. 10:39 AM
I volunteer to be in a contest, as long as it's something I can make. No k'nex :P
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Sunbanks in reply to PKMJul 29, 2009. 12:12 PM
I want to go against you! :D
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gmjhowe in reply to SunbanksJul 29, 2009. 12:21 PM
You two would make for an epic battle!
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PKM in reply to gmjhoweJul 29, 2009. 1:21 PM
Indeed.. I'd probably have to put my crafty hat on though.
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Sunbanks in reply to PKMAug 11, 2009. 9:46 PM
Do you have a cat?
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Spl1nt3rC3ll (author) in reply to PKMJul 29, 2009. 5:03 PM
Hey, I have an idea. It's 130 degrees out cool me down!

Ok, it's really 103, but the thermometer that's been sitting in the sun all day says 130! It's never been this hot. Ever!
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Sunbanks in reply to Spl1nt3rC3llJul 30, 2009. 5:25 PM
It's cloudy and like 75 here -_- I was watching the news yesterday and nearly EVERYTHING was about how hot it was outside.
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PKM in reply to SunbanksJul 31, 2009. 9:46 AM
75? It's about 18 here! Oh, wait, metric.... (converts) man, I'd kill for 75 degree heat. It's more like 65 here- it's the end of July and I went to the shops at lunchtime wearing three layers >_<
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Sunbanks in reply to PKMJul 31, 2009. 10:34 AM
:( I hate having to layer clothes in summer to stay warm.
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Goodhart in reply to Spl1nt3rC3llJul 29, 2009. 5:38 PM
Here, stand under the shute (starts snow making machine)

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Spl1nt3rC3ll (author) in reply to GoodhartJul 31, 2009. 12:06 PM
Want. Now.
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arylic says: Aug 8, 2009. 1:11 AM
I challenge goodhart for a death match to death. do you accept my challege goodhart ?
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Lithium Rain says: Jul 26, 2009. 12:28 PM
Can I volunteer for next week (this week will be exceptionally busy) ?
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gmjhowe in reply to Lithium RainJul 26, 2009. 1:32 PM
Can I volunteer to TAKE YOU DOWN in a deadly competition to the DEATH!
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Lithium Rain in reply to gmjhoweJul 26, 2009. 1:38 PM
>Rolleyes< you WISH! You're on!! We need to think of a category now...and a convenient week for both. :D
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gmjhowe in reply to Lithium RainJul 26, 2009. 4:05 PM
Im good for most weeks, now alot of furniture is moved over to the new house! So whenever is best for you.
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Lithium Rain in reply to gmjhoweJul 26, 2009. 4:10 PM
Cool, congrats on that! :) Hmm, okay, maybe not this week but next? What kind of project do you want to do it on?
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gmjhowe in reply to Lithium RainJul 26, 2009. 11:56 PM
It depends if you want to go for epic, or something small and skilful?
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Lithium Rain in reply to gmjhoweJul 27, 2009. 4:47 AM
I don't think I have time for epic atm...small and skillful? :D
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gmjhowe in reply to Lithium RainJul 27, 2009. 7:41 AM
Okies, how about something cardboard based? We can enter the competition then also!
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Lithium Rain in reply to gmjhoweJul 28, 2009. 9:27 AM
Sounds rockin'!
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gmjhowe in reply to Lithium RainJul 28, 2009. 9:41 AM
shall we pick a more specific item? I was thinking some kind of card based computer peripheral.
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Lithium Rain in reply to gmjhoweJul 28, 2009. 10:04 AM
Hrm...sounds good to me!
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gmjhowe in reply to Lithium RainJul 28, 2009. 10:27 AM
Ok It has to be Card, any kind of card, and it has to plug into a computer?
Rock Soldier in reply to gmjhoweAug 6, 2009. 1:16 PM
I have a question. When you say card...?
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Lithium Rain in reply to gmjhoweJul 28, 2009. 10:28 AM
Yup!
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Spl1nt3rC3ll (author) in reply to Lithium RainJul 28, 2009. 12:51 PM
Cool! :D

I added your challenge to the topic, but that doesn't mean you have to start this week.

It could be because I just woke up, but "added" sounds like a really weird word.
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Goodhart in reply to Spl1nt3rC3llAug 4, 2009. 3:28 PM
It could be because I just woke up, but "added" sounds like a really weird word.

It may be because of the way you used it in the sentence (not necessarily incorrectly, though - try reading it: I have just added your challenge or maybe even your challenge has been added and see if that sounds better to you. :-)
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Lithium Rain in reply to Spl1nt3rC3llJul 28, 2009. 1:36 PM
Awesome, thanks!

No, it's because you're crazy. ;)
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Spl1nt3rC3ll (author) in reply to Lithium RainAug 3, 2009. 6:27 PM
So, are you going to do it this week?
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Lithium Rain in reply to Spl1nt3rC3llAug 3, 2009. 9:02 PM
Yeah, if it works for Jake could the deadline be next Wednesday?
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gmjhowe in reply to Lithium RainAug 6, 2009. 2:25 PM
Next wednesday.. I might be able to manage that! I have come into some time this weekend.
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Lithium Rain in reply to gmjhoweAug 6, 2009. 3:52 PM
Ugh, that makes one of us (don't ask). I might just make a square of cardboard, draw a robot on it and call it an ible.
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gmjhowe in reply to Lithium RainAug 6, 2009. 11:52 PM
Aww, i would rather wait, and you have the time to make something good.
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Lithium Rain in reply to gmjhoweAug 7, 2009. 9:19 AM
Thanks. :D Haha sorry, I didn't expect to be quite so busy is all...
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Goodhart in reply to Lithium RainAug 8, 2009. 8:40 AM
as she secretly works on her project, in the mean time...

Just Teasing !


:-)
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Spl1nt3rC3ll (author) in reply to Lithium RainJul 31, 2009. 12:02 PM
Crazy! Who's crazy?! I'm certainly not! *Twitch*

*Storms away, muttering under breath about foil hats and aliens.*
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Spl1nt3rC3ll (author) in reply to Lithium RainJul 26, 2009. 12:36 PM
Sure! I forgot to mention that the week starts as soon as the competitors choose a subject.
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Lithium Rain in reply to Spl1nt3rC3llJul 26, 2009. 1:33 PM
Ahh, cool!
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Keith-Kid says: Jul 26, 2009. 7:48 PM
I volunteer the following!

  • Kiteman vs. gmjhowe
  • Kiteman vs. Fungus Amungus
  • A Fungus Amungus vs. gmjhowe rematch
  • Weissesteinburg vs. CameronSS
  • Goodhart vs. Skunkbait
  • And last but not least, Kiteman vs. Skunkbait.
Let's commence preparations for rumbling!!
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CameronSS in reply to Keith-KidAug 3, 2009. 6:53 PM
Oh dear. Wburg? Do you have an idea for a competition? I have an AWESOME photography-based Instructable planned for the distant future, but it requires an 18"f/4.5 mirror...
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Keith-Kid in reply to CameronSSAug 3, 2009. 7:23 PM
Photography could work as a cool subject for both of ya! I dunno, some techniques (lens, filters, editing), tips, tricks, hacks....
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Matt21497 in reply to Keith-KidJul 31, 2009. 12:34 PM
Kiteman VS GoodHart
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Keith-Kid in reply to Matt21497Jul 31, 2009. 7:34 PM
Nonsense! Do you want the site to explode from epic overload?
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Goodhart in reply to Keith-KidAug 4, 2009. 3:36 PM
*chuckle* yeah, I'll pick a radio tube out of my collection and we must then build a project around that tube LOL
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arylic in reply to GoodhartAug 8, 2009. 1:11 AM
I challenge you sir for a head to head match.
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Goodhart in reply to arylicAug 8, 2009. 8:38 AM
I haven't many tube left here sadly....I was mainly joking though I may have a 6AU4 or similar tube floating about somewhere. :-)
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arylic in reply to GoodhartAug 8, 2009. 4:13 PM
No not on tubes. Something else. How about we make a castle ? a cardboard castle and at the same time we could submit to the contest ? or do you have something else in mind ?
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Goodhart in reply to arylicAug 8, 2009. 4:18 PM
Well, I am kind of pressed for time......I am much better with electronics then I am with other materials (although I do like pyrography). I am currently preparing for a trip to NYC, so much of my time and concentration has been in that upcoming event. Let me think about it a bit. :-)
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arylic in reply to GoodhartAug 8, 2009. 4:43 PM
Ok, but do reply soon. Anways lets do something with cardboard and electronics.
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Goodhart in reply to arylicAug 9, 2009. 1:22 PM
How soon is soon? :-) My trip, which I am saving for, is this coming Sat. and it will be a week after that before I am paid again.

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arylic in reply to GoodhartAug 10, 2009. 12:42 AM
Ok, then have a good trip and best wishes.
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Goodhart in reply to arylicAug 10, 2009. 3:50 AM
I'm sorry, it is just bad timing on my end. Maybe afterward?
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Matt21497 in reply to Keith-KidAug 1, 2009. 6:49 AM
That would be the most epic battle. Heck I hear a sitcom.
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watermelonhead in reply to Matt21497Aug 3, 2009. 7:55 AM
Lol.
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Matt21497 in reply to watermelonheadAug 3, 2009. 8:14 AM
And I would defeat You In a battle of the Tapes. But first I need new tape I am out of the stuff.
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Lithium Rain in reply to Keith-KidJul 28, 2009. 1:35 PM
Hey! I wanna do Kiteman!
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DJ Radio in reply to Lithium RainAug 3, 2009. 8:03 PM
hahaha, I cant help but laugh.
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Keith-Kid in reply to Lithium RainJul 28, 2009. 1:56 PM
Eh, go for it.

Somewhere deep inside my subconcious, my gutterbrained self chuckles. "I wanna do kiteman"

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Kiteman in reply to Keith-KidJul 28, 2009. 2:59 PM
Kiteman gives KK's subconscious a meaningful glare.
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Goodhart in reply to KitemanAug 1, 2009. 9:43 PM
Sounds more like it needs to be cleaned with some mental floss
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Lithium Rain in reply to Keith-KidJul 28, 2009. 2:11 PM
Oh my God, I'm gonna kill you!!

>_<

>Is violently ill<
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Keith-Kid in reply to Lithium RainJul 28, 2009. 2:24 PM
Aww, you know I love you. I was just kidding! Besides, I put it in fine print (small text) It was read at your own risk. (this warning was in fine fine print)
hug.jpg
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Lithium Rain in reply to Keith-KidJul 28, 2009. 2:50 PM
>Mutter, grumble< >Hug<
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Lithium Rain in reply to Keith-KidJul 28, 2009. 2:50 PM
Seriously! I mean, he's 40 years old. :S
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Kiteman in reply to Lithium RainJul 28, 2009. 3:00 PM
Eh? 41, actually, and what exactly is wrong with a 41 year old?

Kitewife quite likes, er, what KK's subconscious said.
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Keith-Kid in reply to KitemanJul 28, 2009. 3:08 PM
Lith, you just got served.

No way Im replying this to HER comment....
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Lithium Rain in reply to Keith-KidJul 28, 2009. 3:11 PM
>Kicks viciously<
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Keith-Kid in reply to Lithium RainJul 28, 2009. 3:12 PM
Owie.....sorry ma'm.
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Goodhart in reply to Keith-KidJul 30, 2009. 9:36 PM
oh so this thread is where all that started....I don't know how I can be in here so much and still miss so much (turns on long range scanners)
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Lithium Rain in reply to Keith-KidJul 28, 2009. 3:14 PM
Okay then.
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Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanJul 28, 2009. 3:05 PM
Wellll, our dating ranges don't really overlap.

At all.

Nothing wrong with 41-year-olds , just a bit lot oogey in my case.

*cough* There is nothing in my brain's social programming to indicate how to respond to that...
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Kiteman in reply to Lithium RainJul 29, 2009. 10:11 AM
..I like the creepiness rule - I know a guy who should really pay attention to that (52 vs 21!)
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Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanJul 29, 2009. 10:14 AM
O_p <------------ eye blowout
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Kiteman in reply to Lithium RainJul 29, 2009. 12:24 PM
This will blow your other eye out - she has a kid by him.
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Goodhart in reply to KitemanJul 30, 2009. 9:34 PM
not the, um, comedian?
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Kiteman in reply to GoodhartJul 31, 2009. 5:41 AM
No, his is a real, non-celebrity person that I know in real life.
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Goodhart in reply to KitemanAug 1, 2009. 9:46 PM
Besides, I once worked with a guy that was in his late 60's and was married to a 26 year old. I dropped by his farm once to pick up some hot compost (horse manure is very active and referred to as hot compost, once it gets working).
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Goodhart in reply to KitemanJul 31, 2009. 7:14 AM
Ah ok, I was hoping you didn't know Woody Allen in real life, so I wasn't going to drop the name :-)
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Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanJul 29, 2009. 1:17 PM
q_p I'm blind now... Ugh, that's seriously just not right...
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Goodhart in reply to Lithium RainAug 4, 2009. 3:41 PM
blind? It looks like you are merely wall-eyed ;-)
briackman in reply to Lithium RainJul 30, 2009. 4:42 PM
shoots lithuim rain with a rpg
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Keith-Kid in reply to Lithium RainJul 28, 2009. 3:08 PM
"loading, please wait"
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gmjhowe in reply to Keith-KidJul 26, 2009. 11:57 PM
I would be up for a gmjhowe vs kiteman paper folding extreme competition.
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Keith-Kid in reply to gmjhoweJul 27, 2009. 8:07 AM
So be it.
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Kiteman in reply to Keith-KidJul 28, 2009. 1:12 PM
Hey! I don't remember volunteering for anything!
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Keith-Kid in reply to KitemanJul 28, 2009. 1:15 PM
Tough cookies! Now get building! Gmjhowe's got a lead now!
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Kiteman in reply to Keith-KidJul 28, 2009. 1:30 PM
Paper folding? Not really my thing... How about "something that climbs"?
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gmjhowe in reply to KitemanJul 29, 2009. 9:45 AM
But, you make loads of paper things?
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Kiteman in reply to gmjhoweJul 29, 2009. 12:07 PM
I thought he meant origami...

(I'm in the middle of an entry to the cardboard contest - the glue needs to dry overnight - want a sneak preview?)
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Keith-Kid in reply to KitemanJul 28, 2009. 1:54 PM
I didn't suggest any topics....Anyway why are you telling me this?! Gmjhowe's paper mountain-climbing robot is half way done!

(And HA! the - prevents you from making a paper-mountain joke!)
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caitlinsdad in reply to Keith-KidJul 26, 2009. 9:15 PM
< sad that you didn't volunteer me for anything. What did I ever do to you, wait a minute, scratch that... >
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watermelonhead in reply to caitlinsdadAug 3, 2009. 8:04 AM
I say caitlinsdad VS scoochmaroo!
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