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Post by Greg C. on Mar 3, 2008 17:02:56 GMT -5
I've come across a couple of things I can use as prizes so we will be having a contest this year! I know it's early but the early stages will be in the planning now. This year, I will be making all of the questions so Nef actually has a chance this year. Keep checking for updates as the dates have yet to be decided.
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Post by seguin on Mar 3, 2008 20:19:33 GMT -5
Great idea, Greg! Don´t make the questions too difficult to answer... ;D
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Post by Bromhead24 on Mar 4, 2008 0:36:28 GMT -5
I've come across a couple of things I can use as prizes so we will be having a contest this year! I know it's early but the early stages will be in the planning now. This year, I will be making all of the questions so Nef actually has a chance this year. Keep checking for updates as the dates have yet to be decided. I'm waiting with baited breath..... ;D |
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Post by alamojobe on Mar 5, 2008 16:36:36 GMT -5
I've been a reader of this site for a while, now I hope to post some so I can be eligible. What are the prizes going to be?
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Post by Greg C. on Mar 5, 2008 17:29:27 GMT -5
The prizes have yet to be announced. Check back soon!
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Post by nativetexianx6 on Mar 9, 2008 19:24:02 GMT -5
Cinco de Mayo? Are you guys kidding?  Ok, given that I'm new here, go easy....What is the "contest"? |
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Post by Greg C. on Mar 9, 2008 20:04:27 GMT -5
Cinco de Mayo? Are you guys kidding? Ok, given that I'm new here, go easy....What is the "contest"? Two weeks before the contest, 10 questions will be posted in this sub board. They are all Alamo or Texas History related. All the answers can be found on the site. Your answers must be submitted to be by May 5. To be eligible, you must be a registered member with ATLEAST TEN posts. |
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Post by seguin on Mar 9, 2008 22:48:02 GMT -5
What´s special about May 5? Some kind of Texan anniversary? Or somebody´s birthday?
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Post by Greg C. on Mar 10, 2008 6:02:23 GMT -5
What´s special about May 5? Some kind of Texan anniversary? Or somebody´s birthday? It's a Mexican Holiday... |
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Post by seguin on Mar 10, 2008 21:27:02 GMT -5
What´s special about May 5? Some kind of Texan anniversary? Or somebody´s birthday? It's a Mexican Holiday... I see! Thanks! - Do you happen to know why? And how come the contest relates to that Mexican holyday? |
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Post by Rick on Mar 11, 2008 15:34:43 GMT -5
Mexico has at least two Big Holidays: Cinco de Mayo and 16 de Septiembre. I can't recall exactly what each one celebrates.
What's funny -- and even sad in some ways -- is that Mexico as a general rule doesn't make a big fuss on either day. But Texas does. It even out-Mexicos Mexico, especially in the news media.
Equally sad, many Texas newspapers make a bigger deal out of May 5 and Sept. 16 than they do March 2, March 6 or April 21.
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Post by seguin on Mar 11, 2008 23:03:11 GMT -5
Thanks a lot, Rick! So, if you want to know about those two Mexican holydays - then read the Texan newspapers! That´s funny! ;D
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Post by neferetus on Mar 13, 2008 1:28:55 GMT -5
Thanks a lot, Rick! So, if you want to know about those two Mexican holydays - then read the Texan newspapers! That´s funny! ;D Well, it's not too funny, Seguin. On March 5th, 2008 the day after the election, some local news team was on Alamo Plaza to get the opinions of passersby regarding the election results. When someone asked the news team if they would still be there for the following day, March 6th, one reporter asked, "What for?" |
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Post by RebAl on Mar 13, 2008 2:14:01 GMT -5
Thanks a lot, Rick! So, if you want to know about those two Mexican holydays - then read the Texan newspapers! That´s funny! ;D Well, it's not too funny, Seguin. On March 5th, 2008 the day after the election, some local news team was on Alamo Plaza to get the opinions of passersby regarding the election results. When someone asked the news team if they would still be there for the following day, March 6th, one reporter asked, "What for?" That doesn't surprise me we have a Roman Fort in my town and you could ask dozens of people to direct you to it and they wouldn't have a clue. |
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Post by Greg C. on Mar 13, 2008 16:30:42 GMT -5
The questions have been posted! Check now to get a head start on the competition!
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Post by seguin on Mar 13, 2008 23:46:29 GMT -5
Thanks a lot, Rick! So, if you want to know about those two Mexican holydays - then read the Texan newspapers! That´s funny! ;D Well, it's not too funny, Seguin. On March 5th, 2008 the day after the election, some local news team was on Alamo Plaza to get the opinions of passersby regarding the election results. When someone asked the news team if they would still be there for the following day, March 6th, one reporter asked, "What for?" Jezuz! If it were locals they were asking and not tourists, then it´s really embarrassing! It´s incredible how little most people know about history! They view it as something that happend a long time ago, which has no meaning in their lives. They don´t realize that they´re the result of past history. If you don´t understand the past then it´s difficult to understand the present and what might happen in the future. But try and tell them that and they´ll look at you as some kinda nut... |
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Post by Greg C. on Mar 15, 2008 14:18:12 GMT -5
So, how are ya'll coming along with those answers?
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Post by Rick on Mar 15, 2008 17:52:53 GMT -5
So, how are ya'll coming along with those answers? Ver-r-r-r-r-r-r-y-y-y-y slowly -- it's gonna take some digging. |
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Post by seguin on Mar 15, 2008 22:04:31 GMT -5
So, how are ya'll coming along with those answers? Ver-r-r-r-r-r-r-y-y-y-y slowly -- it's gonna take some digging. Indeed! The digging aspect seems overwhelming... |
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Post by Greg C. on Mar 16, 2008 8:09:59 GMT -5
Ok, I've added a search bar that can be found at the bottom of every page. BY CLICKING THE CIRCLE ON THE RIGHT and then typing in key words of the question, it should redirect you to threads that come close to what you're looking for, which should make things easier.
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Ok, given that I'm new here, go easy....What is the "contest"?
