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Richard
09-05-2010, 06:07 PM
Hmm ... I wonder what the total number of fingers will be in the bunch forming on my Dwarf Namwa? Guess the correct number and win a free banana pup of your choice from a list that will include Dwarf Namwa and other varieties I have at that time. Shipping via USPS (http://www.usps.com/) is included in the prize, which includes most international locations. If no one guesses the correct number then the closest guess wins. If there are two "closest" guesses, then two prizes will be awarded.

Here are the contest rules:
http://www.bananas.org/f211/rules-contest-forum-read-before-posting-2959.html

Here is a picture of the bud on 9/1/2010:
http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/image_gallery/Dwarf_Namwa_baby_hands_400x400.jpg

MediaHound
09-05-2010, 08:42 PM
Great contest, thanks Richard. Good luck everyone.

hammer
09-05-2010, 08:49 PM
Thanks for the contest i will go with 140

mbfirey
09-05-2010, 08:57 PM
Let's guess 136
Thanks for the contest!

buckeye5755
09-05-2010, 09:26 PM
I will guess 88!

sunfish
09-05-2010, 09:38 PM
210

stumpy4700
09-05-2010, 09:53 PM
Thanks for the contest. How about 123.

enigma99a
09-05-2010, 11:45 PM
Thanks:) 144

Richard
09-06-2010, 12:23 AM
Thanks everyone for your guesses this evening. Here's the stats so far -- keep in mind we won't have a result for weeks.

buckeye5755 = 88
stumpy4700 = 123
mbfirey = 136
hammer = 140
enigma99a = 144
sunfish = 210

Please read the 1st post before adding a new guess!

palmtree
09-06-2010, 12:37 AM
Thanks for the contest!! Im guessing 155.

the flying dutchman
09-06-2010, 01:57 AM
Hmmmm, lets say 90

Ron...

Simply Bananas
09-06-2010, 05:39 AM
111

Dalmatiansoap
09-06-2010, 06:58 AM
Naah, let me go again, 225 ;)
Thanks for the contest Richard
:nanadrink:

momoese
09-06-2010, 09:27 AM
Thanks for the contest Richard. Free shipping is really nice of you!

I've always edited the original post with all the current guesses to make it easy for people to find them. Just a thought.

Again no guess for me as I need to remove, not add plants!

xmoose
09-06-2010, 09:34 AM
Ill guess 173
Thanks for the contest !:nanadrink:

harveyc
09-06-2010, 10:10 AM
I'll guess 188. Thanks, Richard.

harveyc
09-06-2010, 10:11 AM
By the way, what happens if nobody guesses the correct number?

john_ny
09-06-2010, 01:13 PM
Thanks Try 160

Worm_Farmer
09-06-2010, 02:15 PM
Sweet! Mine just started to flower!

My Guess: 96

The Hollyberry Lady
09-06-2010, 02:26 PM
Just for funzies, I'll say...


95


: )

saltydad
09-06-2010, 03:31 PM
I'll choose my usual 137, even though I'm bracketed here by Hammer and Mike. Thank you so much, Richard, for the fun and very generous contest. You're the man!

Blake09
09-06-2010, 04:39 PM
I'll say 80

Thanks for the contest!!

Greenie
09-06-2010, 07:26 PM
168

Jamie p
09-06-2010, 09:44 PM
Hello,

I'm gonna guess 48 bananas. Ofcourse I'm just guessing. I'm new to banana growing so I have really no idea. :woohoonaner:

CValentine
09-06-2010, 10:03 PM
I'll say 85!!
Thanks Richard!! :D ~Cheryl

Richard
09-07-2010, 01:52 AM
Thanks everyone! Here's the stats so far:

Jamie p = 48
Blake09 = 80
CValentine = 85
buckeye5755 = 88
the flying dutchman = 90
The Hollyberry Lady = 95
Worm_Farmer = 96
Simply Bananas = 111
stumpy4700 = 123
mbfirey = 136
saltydad = 137
hammer = 140
enigma99a = 144
palmtree = 155
john ny = 160
Greenie = 168
xmoose = 173
harveyc = 188
sunfish = 210
Dalmationsoap = 225

This afternoon I peeked into the bud and found:
http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/image_gallery/Dwarf_Namwa_male_flowers.jpg

Please read the 1st post before adding a new guess!

sunfish
09-07-2010, 07:56 AM
Thanks everyone! Here's the stats so far:

Jamie p = 48
Blake09 = 80
CValentine = 85
buckeye5755 = 88
the flying dutchman = 90
The Hollyberry Lady = 95
Worm_Farmer = 96
Simply Bananas = 111
stumpy4700 = 123
mbfirey = 136
saltydad = 137
hammer = 140
enigma99a = 144
palmtree = 155
john ny = 160
Greenie = 168
xmoose = 173
harveyc = 188
sunfish = 210
Dalmationsoap = 225

This afternoon I peeked into the bud and found:
http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/image_gallery/Dwarf_Namwa_male_flowers.jpg

Please read the 1st post before adding a new guess!

Can I change my guess ?

Richard
09-07-2010, 10:34 AM
Can I change my guess ?

http://www.bananas.org/f211/rules-contest-forum-read-before-posting-2959.html

GoAngels
09-07-2010, 05:36 PM
I'll guess 99. Thanks for the contest!

natej740
09-07-2010, 09:48 PM
Thanks for the contest....Ill take 175

DoctorSteve
09-07-2010, 09:56 PM
I will guess 142.

proletariatcsp
09-08-2010, 12:54 AM
Thanks a lot for hosting the contest. I hope you get a huge bunch!

My guess is ..179..

modenacart
09-08-2010, 10:26 PM
101

Richard
09-08-2010, 10:51 PM
Here's the stats as of the evening 9/8:

Jamie p = 48
Blake09 = 80
CValentine = 85
buckeye5755 = 88
the flying dutchman = 90
The Hollyberry Lady = 95
Worm_Farmer = 96
GoAngels = 99
modenacart = 101
Simply Bananas = 111
stumpy4700 = 123
mbfirey = 136
saltydad = 137
hammer = 140
DoctorSteve = 142
enigma99a = 144
palmtree = 155
john ny = 160
Greenie = 168
xmoose = 173
natej740 = 175
proletariatcsp = 179
harveyc = 188
sunfish = 210
Dalmationsoap = 225

Please read the 1st post before adding a new guess!

Richard
09-10-2010, 04:50 PM
Contest Closed !!

Official Count = 113 !!!

Simply Bananas is the winner !!!!

Please choose from one of the following 2-gallon size bananas and send your shipping address !!!!!

Dwarf Namwa
Ice Cream
Misi Luki
Pisang Ceylon
1000 Fingers
Dwarf Orinoco
African Rhinohorn
Manzano

http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/image_gallery/Dwarf_Namwah_bunch_9-10-10_400x300.jpg

proletariatcsp
09-10-2010, 08:38 PM
Thanks for updating along the way, makes it more exciting. Look forward to the next one!

Congrats SimplyB!!!! Enjoy your winnings.

Simply Bananas
09-14-2010, 11:10 PM
Awesome! I'll let you know in a day or two, Richard. Thanks again.!