Showing posts with label challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label challenge. Show all posts

Saturday, 19 December 2009

Florida Challenges - the Results

My friend Jo and I have both recently been on holiday to Florida and decided to have a bit of friendly competition and set ourselves some challenges

A test of character - Jo kicked my arse on this one with 58 characters v. my 33. I wasted the first couple of days as I was too embarrassed to approach the characters, but after the first few I was completely shameless. Jo and I both agree that Wolverine at Islands of Adventure was weirdly over-friendly.





A test of nerve - I had stopped screaming and was making an effort to smile in my photo (notice the empty seat beside me - Mr Beet couldn't even be persuaded to go on the ride), but Jo just took it to another level. A worthy winner.





A test of guts - Lucy (independent arbitrator) has ruled my food photos (meat loaf and key lime pie) more worthy than Jo's efforts (weird junk food). Yay! A little pride salvaged.





Thursday, 29 October 2009

Florida Challenges

I'm off on my hols soon, and venturing outside Europe for the first time to go to Florida. What could be better than sunshine and rollercoasters? Well, sunshine and rollercoasters PLUS a bit of friendly competition.

My friend Jo* is also going to Florida a couple of weeks after me (she got so envious when I was telling her about my holiday plans that she promptly booked herself a flight). So we thought we'd spice things up by setting ourselves some challenges.

Challenge 1 - a Test of Character

How many photos can you get of yourself with theme park characters?

Rules - not just Disney characters, but anyone dressed up in a silly constume will do. You must be posing with the character (i.e. just sneaking up and getting a photo next to them doesn't count).

Challenge 2 - a Test of Nerve

Who can come back with a rollercoaster photo in which they look the most composed?

Rules - We have nominated that a shortlist of rollercoasters for this - it's got to be a scary one! You only get one ride and you must purchase and display the official rollercoaster photo no matter how embarrassing.

Challenge 3 - a Test of Guts

Who can order the most American sounding meal?

Rules - You must also consume the whole meal - photo evidence of a clean plate required. It can be more than one course, and beverages will also be taken into consideration. While "Americanism" is somewhat subjective, consideration will be given to:

How traditionally American it sounds - i.e. pumpkin pie etc
How exotic it is - i.e. a big mac is pretty American but we have that here so not so interesting. Ideally, it will be something you can't get over here and are not entirely sure what it is.
Portion size - the bigger the better
Presentation and ambience of restaurant

*I realise that I have now mentioned Jo twice in this blog and have never mentioned anyone else. I do have other friends, honest!

For the results click here