Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Jun 12, 2008 22:40:49 GMT 1
Recently, a few off-board and inter-group challenges have been taking place and, although some hints and mentions of these have been made, not all could be revealed openly at the time.
One of these challenges was made to me, where I was challenged to get a smile out of the consultant surgeon who has been treating me. He proved something of an elusive fellow to meet up with, even in his own clinics. However, after negotiating a couple of second chances and a wee amendment to the terms, I am delighted to let everyone know that....
The 'Surgeon's Smile Challenge' was finally achieved on the morning of 2nd June and literally seconds before I blacked out under the anaesthetic! The TRPD PTSD Survivors Group have now accepted that as a win for me and donated goods to the value of £50 to The Oldies Club, and as chosen by Mary (Murtle) - who was probably one of the appointed adjudicators - my head's been too on painkillers to be able to say how, what, when, where or anything much else about it!
Various other members of the Survivors' group still have ongoing challenges and bets that mean I'm unable to give many more details about some of the other challenges going on at present, and that affect or benefit THIS TRPD Group. However, the Wolf Team's Shaman - yes, he is still alive but says he's been around in spirit if not in person (?) - has won a couple of things relating to off board challenges, and has asked that the WOLVES please decide where these should be sent.
1. A pack of 6 medium to wide, assorted length dog leads - won by Meirion (Wolf Team Shaman) for guessing when the surgeon would smile.
2. A pack of 6 assorted width and length dog leads - won by Meirion (Wolf Team Shaman) for guessing the results of my latest biopsies and having the courage to tell me what to expect before the doctor. Forewarned is forearmed, as they say.
He was spot on as far as I am concerned, and even down to telling me which doctor would deliver those, which means that the prize above IS secured for the rescue chosen by the Wolves Team. However, there's some question marks hanging over some of the other aspects of HIS challenge,and who actually pays up for those leads! It could end up with the Shaman facing a kangaroo court and charges of cheating! Only time will tell, but the Wildcat's Vice Cop is currently investigating, although admits there's no hard evidence of any cheating to date - merely much circumstantial evidence to indicate otherwise!
The 'Surgeon's Smile Challenge' - goods to the value of £50 to The Oldies Club, and as chosen by Mary (Murtle)
Meirion's won challenges:
A pack of 6 medium to wide, assorted length dog leads - won by Meirion (Wolf Team Shaman) for guessing when the surgeon would smile.
= Southern Lurcher Rescue, please
A pack of 6 assorted width and length dog leads - won by Meirion (Wolf Team Shaman) for guessing the results of my latest biopsies and having the courage to tell me what to expect before the doctor. Forewarned is forearmed, as they say.
= Greyhounds 4U
First part of another off-board challenge -The Naked Science Challenge - (the one where VIV and JUTTA had to verify) "each team can then nominate a rescue for a small prize parcel":
Wildcats: Millstream Animal Rescue
Wolves: St Giles Kennels & Rehoming Centre
"Hug a Dragon"–challenge: 1 fancy collar for TAILENDS
The 'Dragon's Pi e Challenge' - for a GFTDs travelling collar - won by by Al and for Greyhound Rescue West of England, please.
The 'I Drawn the Line at THAT! ' Challenge - for a slip lead - won by the Wolves' Team Shaman - I hope nobody minds, but they haven't had anything to my knowledge for ages and Dicker insists: Springer Welfare South West & Enfield Springer Rescue
'enraptured egg follicles' The above challenge goes to the WILDCATS and was won by Al recall lead and Wildcats to decide who gets it. Fireside chosen by Murtle please
'The Cat out of the Bag Challenge' - goes to the Wolves for a mystery prize wherever they want to send it.
'The El Gato Bares his Soul Challenge' - is all mine for the Wildcats... the things I do for nothing more than a dog collar Greyhound passport to retirement chosen by Nixy69 please
posting challenge battle whoever locates those first from there, and copies and posts them over to this thread will win a Recall Training Lead for the rescue of their choice. BIN chosen be AliBullie please
Survivor's Group name change there will be a prize for the rescue chosen by whoever can first post my new ID name in the Survivor's Group. Bull Terrier Welfare
chosen by AliBullie please
Weight challenge ?? ?? chosen be Ann K please
One of these challenges was made to me, where I was challenged to get a smile out of the consultant surgeon who has been treating me. He proved something of an elusive fellow to meet up with, even in his own clinics. However, after negotiating a couple of second chances and a wee amendment to the terms, I am delighted to let everyone know that....
The 'Surgeon's Smile Challenge' was finally achieved on the morning of 2nd June and literally seconds before I blacked out under the anaesthetic! The TRPD PTSD Survivors Group have now accepted that as a win for me and donated goods to the value of £50 to The Oldies Club, and as chosen by Mary (Murtle) - who was probably one of the appointed adjudicators - my head's been too on painkillers to be able to say how, what, when, where or anything much else about it!
Various other members of the Survivors' group still have ongoing challenges and bets that mean I'm unable to give many more details about some of the other challenges going on at present, and that affect or benefit THIS TRPD Group. However, the Wolf Team's Shaman - yes, he is still alive but says he's been around in spirit if not in person (?) - has won a couple of things relating to off board challenges, and has asked that the WOLVES please decide where these should be sent.
1. A pack of 6 medium to wide, assorted length dog leads - won by Meirion (Wolf Team Shaman) for guessing when the surgeon would smile.
2. A pack of 6 assorted width and length dog leads - won by Meirion (Wolf Team Shaman) for guessing the results of my latest biopsies and having the courage to tell me what to expect before the doctor. Forewarned is forearmed, as they say.
He was spot on as far as I am concerned, and even down to telling me which doctor would deliver those, which means that the prize above IS secured for the rescue chosen by the Wolves Team. However, there's some question marks hanging over some of the other aspects of HIS challenge,and who actually pays up for those leads! It could end up with the Shaman facing a kangaroo court and charges of cheating! Only time will tell, but the Wildcat's Vice Cop is currently investigating, although admits there's no hard evidence of any cheating to date - merely much circumstantial evidence to indicate otherwise!
WINNINGS
The 'Surgeon's Smile Challenge' - goods to the value of £50 to The Oldies Club, and as chosen by Mary (Murtle)
Meirion's won challenges:
A pack of 6 medium to wide, assorted length dog leads - won by Meirion (Wolf Team Shaman) for guessing when the surgeon would smile.
= Southern Lurcher Rescue, please
A pack of 6 assorted width and length dog leads - won by Meirion (Wolf Team Shaman) for guessing the results of my latest biopsies and having the courage to tell me what to expect before the doctor. Forewarned is forearmed, as they say.
= Greyhounds 4U
First part of another off-board challenge -The Naked Science Challenge - (the one where VIV and JUTTA had to verify) "each team can then nominate a rescue for a small prize parcel":
Wildcats: Millstream Animal Rescue
Wolves: St Giles Kennels & Rehoming Centre
"Hug a Dragon"–challenge: 1 fancy collar for TAILENDS
The 'Dragon's Pi e Challenge' - for a GFTDs travelling collar - won by by Al and for Greyhound Rescue West of England, please.
The 'I Drawn the Line at THAT! ' Challenge - for a slip lead - won by the Wolves' Team Shaman - I hope nobody minds, but they haven't had anything to my knowledge for ages and Dicker insists: Springer Welfare South West & Enfield Springer Rescue
'enraptured egg follicles' The above challenge goes to the WILDCATS and was won by Al recall lead and Wildcats to decide who gets it. Fireside chosen by Murtle please
'The Cat out of the Bag Challenge' - goes to the Wolves for a mystery prize wherever they want to send it.
'The El Gato Bares his Soul Challenge' - is all mine for the Wildcats... the things I do for nothing more than a dog collar Greyhound passport to retirement chosen by Nixy69 please
posting challenge battle whoever locates those first from there, and copies and posts them over to this thread will win a Recall Training Lead for the rescue of their choice. BIN chosen be AliBullie please
Survivor's Group name change there will be a prize for the rescue chosen by whoever can first post my new ID name in the Survivor's Group. Bull Terrier Welfare
chosen by AliBullie please
Weight challenge ?? ?? chosen be Ann K please