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Richard
11-07-2018, 08:25 PM
Back by popular demand!

My "Namwa" banana cultivar is currently endowed with an inflorescence of bananas. Colloquially we refer to it as a "bunch", which is further divided into "hands" (sometimes what you get at the grocery store, although more often half and quarter hands), and finally "fingers" -- the individual banana fruits (what you'd normally count at a grocery store).

This contest is to guess how many fingers are in this bunch. The final count will be determined by the almighty banana counter *Janet* after said bunch is hung in the garage. Historically, at least one person has matched every contest.

All guesses (entries) will be tabulated on this site and a few other participating sites. Any and all entries that match the actual count will receive a free 5-lb bag of "18-8-24 Fruit Fuel Fertilizer" shipping charges included -- provided the USPS delivers to your city, state, and country (a surprising number of countries qualify).

Winners will be notified by personal message. If you don't wish to receive a prize that's fine -- you'll still get the glory!!

Disclaimer: I am 100% retired. I do not receive any income, royalties, etc. from distribution of this product nor will I share your mailing address with anyone. In fact, I'll keep it in a separate directory.

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MediaHound
11-09-2018, 03:20 PM
Great contest, thanks Richard. Good luck to everyone!

Dalmatiansoap
11-09-2018, 04:35 PM
148
:woohoonaner:

Richard
11-09-2018, 05:59 PM
Here's a list of the distribution of guesses :)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fde3R1-3HMaphPiedSu9fItfBv6ZklffTJFwJaIzXVU/edit?usp=sharing

beam2050
11-09-2018, 06:03 PM
127

Akula
11-09-2018, 07:30 PM
128

Tytaylor77
11-09-2018, 11:58 PM
94

Sarah Brubacker
11-10-2018, 06:06 AM
112

Iowa
11-10-2018, 07:31 AM
141

beam2050
11-10-2018, 09:24 AM
Here's a list of the distribution of guesses :)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fde3R1-3HMaphPiedSu9fItfBv6ZklffTJFwJaIzXVU/edit?usp=sharing

totally missed this one. what's where and where's when. am I like number 2 number 2 or you know what number 2?

Richard
11-10-2018, 12:49 PM
totally missed this one. what's where and where's when. am I like number 2 number 2 or you know what number 2?

GF = GrowingFruit.org
FB = Facebook
B = Bananas.org

when = order of entries so I hopefully don't miss anyone.

bananaT
11-10-2018, 01:05 PM
106

DucksinOr
11-10-2018, 03:29 PM
101:birthdaynana:

beam2050
11-11-2018, 01:37 AM
GF = GrowingFruit.org
FB = Facebook
B = Bananas.org

when = order of entries so I hopefully don't miss anyone.

thank you professor. I thought fb was best friends and I wasn't sure what B was but since your on the west coast ...well.

also thank you for a bit-o-fun. and for the fertilizer :ha:.

hdynad
11-11-2018, 12:59 PM
i lost,on my bunch that is hehe my 2yr old Namwa, only had 58, their is always next year!!


86 for me Richard, thanks for hosting the contest!

happy winterizing to all!!!!

Darla

mackmccaleb
11-12-2018, 05:04 PM
118

sputinc7
11-12-2018, 11:35 PM
77
Is it like the price is right and you can't go over?

Richard
11-13-2018, 12:34 AM
Is it like the price is right and you can't go over?

I've no idea!

geissene
11-13-2018, 01:19 PM
103

I was gonna say "1" in true price is right fashion.....

Stanleyross
11-19-2018, 09:08 AM
104:2722: 104

sputinc7
11-19-2018, 02:51 PM
It's your contest, Richard... You make the rules. :D

Richard
11-19-2018, 02:57 PM
Is it like the price is right and you can't go over?

I've no idea what "you can't go over" means. :)

sputinc7
11-19-2018, 04:31 PM
Have you never seen the game show called, "The Price is Right"?

The one who gets closest to the right number without going over wins. Or, in your contest, can one be closest from either direction, over or under? And if both directions apply, what happens in a tie? (For instance, if one person was 3 under the number, and another was 3 over)

Not being difficult, just anticipating possible issues and attempting to help you avoid them. It's why official contests must legally have a disclaimer and rules a foot long in 8 point font.

Richard
11-19-2018, 05:24 PM
Have you never seen the game show called, "The Price is Right"?

I have a vague memory of seeing it as a teenager in the 60's.

... just anticipating possible issues

This is the 13th contest I've offered on this site. No one has ever complained about the awards.

Contests! - Bananas.org (http://www.bananas.org/f211/) 🎉

TheOrganicMechanic2016
12-27-2018, 01:49 AM
96!
Thank you, Richard. :nanadrink:

Richard
02-03-2019, 09:06 PM
The infamous bunch of bananas is still green and enjoying our rainy season. I recently updated the list of guesses ... see the 1st post in this thread if you'd like to add yours too!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fde3R1-3HMaphPiedSu9fItfBv6ZklffTJFwJaIzXVU/edit?usp=sharing

geissene
02-03-2019, 09:14 PM
Very cool! IF all the cold weather is behind us, I guess they will ripen up in spring for you!

Nice to see I have the average / median guess number. Although the standard deviation has me a bit worried..... haha

Erik

zfallon84
04-10-2019, 09:10 AM
Did the contest end? If not, I'm guessing 98 bananas.

Akula
05-25-2019, 09:07 AM
Been almost seven months...any update available?

Richard
05-31-2019, 05:40 PM
And the official Namwa bunchsize count is ... 85 !
This year's winners: @hdynad and BG1977.
Thanks to all that participated and congratulations to the winners :)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=64675&size=1

hdynad
06-01-2019, 06:18 PM
Yay, me!!!!
Happy growing to all!

HMelendez
06-02-2019, 06:43 AM
Yay, me!!!!
Happy growing to all!




Congrats Darla!......Woohooo!......Awesome job!....




:2723::bananarow::2723:

beam2050
06-02-2019, 04:29 PM
I demand a recount was that before or after the last hand was cut off to plump up the rest. :ha:

thank you professor for the suspense it was a treat. :ha:

by the way is that lady married. I have a second grandbaby coming my wife needs help with diaper changing. daughter could use some gas money. :ha::ha::ha:

Backyard Banana Joe
10-30-2019, 02:39 PM
How about another contest Richard? Pleeeeeeeeezzzzeee? :ha:

Richard
10-30-2019, 02:52 PM
I'm over here: https://growingfruit.org/new

Backyard Banana Joe
10-30-2019, 05:28 PM
I'm over here: https://growingfruit.org/new

Why????