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(Created on 24th February 2013)
Vote #291
Question:
How do you top last week's corker of a question? Probably best not to try. This week I'm looking to spend the entire week in the Bay Area which will be a first for a very long time and then it's off to Vegas for the NASCAR race with Owen. Trouble is that the tickets were posted to the wrong address a couple of weeks ago. After several calls, I've finally got them to reissue them and send to the correct address ... or so they say. Will the Vegas NASCAR tickets for Owen and myself arrive this week?
Results:
No - more phone calls are necessary was the clear winner with 78% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes - they will arrive (22%)
- No - more phone calls are necessary (78%)
Pre-Result Discussion
Analysis:
Sadly no is the correct answer. The tickets have not arrived and after yet another confusing call with the track I'm not sure they will arrive. If they haven't arrived by the time I set sail for Vegas then I have to call to make arrangement for them to be at the Will Call office for pickup ... lets hope that works as a backup plan if needed.
(Created on 3rd March 2013)
Vote #292
Question:
It's that time of the year again where I get to repeat a vote question. Every year at this time, Mr O and myself have a race day or race days flutter on a couple of drivers, usually Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards, but others have come into play before. The question is, who will win the Vegas NASCAR bet?
Results:
Draw was the clear winner with 63% of the votes from the following selection:
- Rag (13%)
- Mr O (25%)
- Draw (63%)
Analysis:
A draw was not possible a we ended up with three $10 bets. And Mr O won all of them. The first was a great pick of Sam Hornish Jr in the Nationwide over my Austin Dillon. The second was a close call, but Kyle Busch finished one place ahead of Carl Edwards. The last bet was the lovers quarrel and Ricky Stenhouse well and truly beat his girlfriend Danica Patrick. Need to rethink my strategy for next year!
(Created on 9th March 2013)
Vote #293
Question:
This week's question comes courtesy of someone's T-shirt at the NASCAR race. If a man is alone in the woods. And there is no woman to hear him. Is he still wrong?
Results:
Yes - he will always be wrong was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes - he will always be wrong (60%)
- No - he has found sanctuary (40%)
Analysis:
Yes indeed, he will always be wrong .... but at least if he's alone in the woods, he won't have to hear about it.
(Created on 17th March 2013)
Vote #294
Question:
Well, I'm headed for another week in Vegas after spending a week in Vegas. Probably going to overload from the place, but that's just how the cookie has crumbled this year with my conference being put back. I did the first week without any gambling. In all fairness, I hardly even noticed the slot machines as I didn't really walk through the casino floor. Twice I think, the first time to get from reception to my room and the second time to go to dinner in the hotel. Anyway, this week's question is should I gamble when I'm in Vegas this week?
Results:
Yes - you only live once and No - keep it for a rainy day tied with 50% of the votes each from the following:
- Yes - you only live once (50%)
- No - keep it for a rainy day (50%)
Analysis:
Well, I'm sat in McCarran airport at the end of my second stint here. Interestingly enough, I voted for yes and fully intended to have a little flutter, but the actual answer was no. Really just down to the fact that I ran out of time. Not really sure where it went - Monday was busy working, Tuesday at the event and then a client dinner that took all night. Ended up getting back to my room at gone 1:00 which isn't that late I suppose, but it's getting there for an old fart like me. I also managed the most amazing pirouette in the walkway at the MGM. I have absolutely no idea how I managed it or how I didn't complete the move with a face plant, but I did hold it and stuck the landing .... so to speak. The problem was I decided to drink wine ... and those who know me realize I don't do this very often and the issue is that if you're somewhere that's taking a long time over the service and you start drinking it like beer, the room can get very blurry very quickly. Wednesday night saw a trip to the Hard Rock Cafe on the strip. Only a few drinks, but the walk killed me. Been a long time since I've walked down the strip with the hustle and bustle of Vegas tourists. Really not missed it if I'm being honest, just seemed to make it more difficult to hobble along. Still ended up being very late before I made it back to my room, so I just didn't end up with the time. I suppose I could have a quick flutter on the airport slots, but that just seems too sad. Think I'll leave it until next time.... whenever that may be.
(Created on 24th March 2013)
Vote #295
Question:
With the shenanigans that have been going on this week, I'm simply going to ask which of the following is more dangerous?
Results:
Putting your life savings into a Cypriot bank was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Asking a cannibal for a blow job (0%)
- Putting your life savings into a Cypriot bank (100%)
- Using Dennis Rodman as your political ambassador (0%)
Analysis:
Looks like a unanimous decision that putting your life savings into a Cypriot bank would be the most dangerous thing to do. I have to be honest, the whole thing seems really strange to me. Back when I were a lad, we were told to save your money. There was so much on how to save with fantastic interest rates to attract you to do so. Now it seems the only thing to do is to get into as much debt as possible. If you owe a lot of money then the banks just collapse rather than asking for it back. If you have a lot of money in savings then the banks are starting to take it away from you. (It's not only Cyprus that's looking at negative interest rates - there was a discussion in the UK).
Still, I'm not smart enough to solve the problem, so I'll stop worrying about it and focus on worrying about my job, health, family etc. etc. Good job for beer!
(Created on 31st March 2013)
Vote #296
Question:
Well, happy Easter to everyone. Hope you had a good weekend chasing the bunny around. I kept looking for one, but it didn't appear ... guess I must have been looking in the wrong place. Did the Easter Bunny deliver for you?
Results:
No was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (0%)
- No (100%)
Analysis:
Hmmm. Misery all round then. Seems that nobody got what they wanted. That could be a function of getting old, because I certainly know of one little boy that was rather pleased with the loot left by the Easter Bunny. Or maybe everyone just had too high expectations.
(Created on 7th April 2013)
Vote #297
Question:
Well, it looks like things are hotting up with North Korea. There seems to be quite a lot of chat about what's going on and it hasn't gone unnoticed here at EastBayRag. So this week we ask the all important question. As I look toward my next trip back to England, I can't help wondering - did I buy some new fishing feeders last time I was back or do I need to buy some more?
Results:
No - you're going to need to buy some new ones was the clear winner with 67% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes - you have lot of feeders and don't need anymore (33%)
- No - you're going to need to buy some new ones (67%)
Analysis:
I don't actually have an answer to the question as my dad's been too busy with his hectic life to have a look. The general consensus is that I do have some, but it's not going to hurt to buy some more, so I'll probably end up buying some online before I head back. Actually going to need to start thinking about ordering soon as want to make sure the arrive in plenty of time. Wouldn't want something to not be there when I get back .... something important ..... like a chair for example ....
(Created on 14th April 2013)
Vote #298
Question:
Well, most of my last couple of weekends has been spent building out a site for a friend. Seems I now know more about copper and other metal theft than I ever wanted to know. Do you think copper theft is on the rise?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (100%)
- No (0%)
Analysis:
A unanimous vote for yes! Well, I understand that it is indeed on the rise, but I'm not the expert. If you are interested, you could always register for a training course at Copper Theft Training.
(Created on 21st April 2013)
Vote #299
Question:
I've bought myself a new toy and along with it some accessories. What accessory did I buy for my new toy this week?
Results:
Flying Crack Feeder, Sinking Butt and Sliding Rear Entry tied with 33% of the votes each from the following:
- Bottom Glider (0%)
- Buoyant Backside (0%)
- Floaty Backdoor (0%)
- Flying Crack Feeder (33%)
- Sinking Butt (33%)
- Sliding Rear Entry (33%)
Analysis:
I'm sure this question has bee weighing heavily on the minds of the few voters that bothered to reply. Voting was down quite significantly as I didn't vote. Didn't seem to make sense as I already know the answer. Nobody actually got it right, the correct answer is a floaty backdoor. This is not something you expect to find on a homosexual club med holiday, but rather an add on for my camera so that it will float and is visible if it goes in water.
(Created on 28th April 2013)
Vote #300
Question:
For some strange reason my TV went ahead and recorded the Leicester v Watford game. I wish it hadn't as Leicester went down 2-1. I think we were the better side and deserved a draw from the game, but it wasn't to be and I have to admit, the second Watford goal was perfection. Anyway, one game to go and we need to win away at Forrest and then either Crystal Palace need to lose or Bolton need to lose or draw for us to go into the play-offs. Quite a lot of stars needing to align, but it is still technically possible. Will Leicester make the play-offs?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (60%)
- No (40%)
Analysis:
A little bit surprised as to the faith shown by the voters, but it was well placed. The good old boys in blue did the job, thwarting their arch nemesis The Forrest. The interesting thing that I just realized is that if Leicester happen to make it to the finals, I'll be in England which means I'll have to try and see if I can get tickets to Wembeley. First things first, got to make it through the next round which won't be easy.
20:24:52
24th February 2013