2017 Sun Road Opening Contest

[Jay w]

Working on rim rock. Photo from NPS.



Jay

[Pizza Bob]

Dang it! It is now past my "expert" prediction.

[Jen]

Dang it! It is now past my "expert" prediction.

I'm out too.

[calicotraveler]

I'm out too. My guess was today at 9:00AM.

[poky5mom]

I don't remember if I guessed! June 26 10am!

[llholmes1948]

I don't remember if I guessed! June 26 10am!

Kim,

I think you are too late for this year's contest as predictions closed on May 15. You may of course still be correct on your guess.

Sorry,
Lyman

[Jay w]

Here's a summary (transcription) of the guesses:

6/17 8:00 am Paul
6/20 8:00 am toddnick
6/21 8:00 am smahurin
6/21 10:00 am Jen
6/22 9:00 am llholmes1948
6/22 2:15 pm Pizza Bob
6/24 8:00 am teapot57
6/24 9:00 am calicotraveler
6/28 3:30 pm dpratt
6/29 10:00 pm MarxMN
6/30 7:30 am Jay W

I had the list written for a while and meant to post it before 6/17.

Jay

[paul]

Here's a summary (transcription) of the guesses:

6/17 8:00 am Paul
6/20 8:00 am toddnick
6/21 8:00 am smahurin
6/21 10:00 am Jen
6/22 9:00 am llholmes1948
6/22 2:15 pm Pizza Bob
6/24 8:00 am teapot57
6/24 9:00 am calicotraveler
6/28 3:30 pm dpratt
6/29 10:00 pm MarxMN
6/30 7:30 am Jay W

I had the list written for a while and meant to post it before 6/17.

Jay

I don't think I'll ever get that virtual keg!

[llholmes1948]

I don't think I'll ever get that virtual keg!

Paul,

Hang in there and don't be discouraged. You (and !) were just overly optimistic by a few days.

Now that Jen has graciously agreed to provide the virtual kegs there will be many of them coming down the trail in years to come so I think you will get one someday.

Lyman

[Jen]

I don't think I'll ever get that virtual keg!

Bummer! It was going to be virtual Fat Tire for you, Paul!

[paul]

Thanks Lyman. I'll guess there's always next year's contest.

Jen, hold on to that virtual Fat Tire keg!

[calicotraveler]

I just checked the status of the Sun Road and it looks like it is OPEN!

[Jen]

Hey Doug! Would you like your virtual keg of beer shipped or should I just bring it out with me next month???

[llholmes1948]

The road is open and dpratt is our winner this year. Congratulations Doug!

As Jen indicated, be sure to contact her to arrange for the delivery of your virtual keg. Don't try to drink it all in one sitting.

Thanks to all participants this year. See you at next year's contest.

Lyman

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[toddnick]

Well done!!!

Enjoy the virtual keg!!!

Someday I'll savor those virtual suds; probably about the same time that my Buffalo Bills win a Super Bowl....