2018 Namwa bunch size contest

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.

MediaHound · 11-09-2018, 03:20 PM

Great contest, thanks Richard. Good luck to everyone!

Dalmatiansoap · 11-09-2018, 04:35 PM

Richard · 11-09-2018, 05:59 PM

Here's a list of the distribution of guesses

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

beam2050 · 11-09-2018, 06:03 PM

Akula · 11-09-2018, 07:30 PM

Tytaylor77 · 11-09-2018, 11:58 PM

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

Iowa · 11-10-2018, 07:31 AM

beam2050 · 11-10-2018, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard

Here's a list of the distribution of guesses

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?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

Quote:

Originally Posted by beam2050

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

DucksinOr · 11-10-2018, 03:29 PM

beam2050 · 11-11-2018, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard

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

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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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sputinc7

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

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