kc0000
02-02-2003, 08:21 AM
A snippet from the website.....
BTW.... My sister is going to win the tug of war, she is going to kick all your arses!!!
www.beexcellenttoanother.com (http://www.beexcellenttoanother.com)
Saturday, May 3rd, 2003 - Cottonwood Cove launch on Lake Mohave
Schedule
6:30AM - 11:00AM Sign-in at the launch facility of Cottonwood Cove
7:00AM - 8:00AM Invitation Treasure Hunt / Poker Run, by invitation only
8:00AM - 11:00AM Treasure Hunt / Poker Run, open to all
1:00PM Conclusion of the Treasure Hunt / Poker Run, playing of all hands
1:30PM Awards and Raffle Drawing
2:00PM Conclusion, run to Hoover Dam and/or games on the beach
Sign-in
Sign-in will be open from 6:30 AM until 11:00 AM. We will be collecting your basic information such as address and email, and asking you to sign a liability waiver. Each boat will receive a Treasure Map of Lake Mohave marking five of the card stops and the event site, plus an instructions sheet for the Treasure Hunt. Additional Poker Hands can be purchased as well as raffle tickets, the "kids hands" will be free. See the details listed below under "Treasure Hunt Rules". The Treasure Hunt course will be set up the day prior to the event, based upon availability of coves, water levels and weather conditions - the distance on the course will be between seven and twenty miles.
Invitation Treasure Hunt / Poker Run
Insurance allowing..... there might be an Invitation Only Treasure Hunt between 7:00AM and 8:00AM, by invitation only, limited number of boats, staggered start times, assigned starting sequence - all participants and passengers will be required to sign liability waivers, must be over eighteen to be a participant or passenger, life jackets to be worn by participants and passengers while on coarse, lanyard style kill switch, blah, blah, blah.... Contact KC for details, intention is to get the high horse boats through the course before the masses.
Treasure Hunt / Poker Run - For Everyone!
This is going to be a self guided, self paced Treasure Hunt from Cottonwood Cove launch to the event site. No prize for fastest time! Â*Prizes will be awarded for "closest to the average time", best hand, worst hand, and so on..... There will be two types of cards supporting the treasure hunt, poker and a "kids hand" for those who do not play poker. The objective of the poker hand will be the best hand based upon five cards, there will be two draw cards for those who can find them by following the clues, riddles, map, instructions and keeping your eyes open and your mind sharp. The objective of the "kids hand" will be the lowest score since it will be a hand of the game UNO.
- Treasure Hunt Rules
Cards from the poker hand may not be combined with cards from the "kids hand"
Participants of the "kids hand" must be under the age of sixteen to be eligible for prizes
All card envelopes are to remained sealed until instructed to open or turn in by either course instructions or a BETA Representative
Un-sportsmen like conduct will be grounds for forfeiting your poker hands
- Treasure Hunt Requirements
At least one person will be required to get out of the boat at the card stop to read riddle or solve puzzle in order to retrieve cards
- Treasure Hunt Guidelines
The Treasure Hunt will be a timed event, but there will not be any prizes for the fastest times, only "closest to the average time". Statistically, it is to your advantage to buy a second poker hand, therefore it is highly encouraged that you do so. On the day of the event each boat will receive a complete map of the lake and the rules for the Treasure Hunt, follow the rules and guidelines, use you inquisitive nature, and you will find additional cards to better your hand of poker. The first Poker Hand for each boat will probably be $25, followed by $15 for each additional hand, the "kids hand" will be free. We must limit participation in the poker hand to 100 boats and three hundred hands.
- Treasure Hunt Card Stop
Five card stops will be clearly marked on the Treasure Map. Additionally, at least one "draw" card stop will be on the map, though you must find it. There will either be another unmarked card stop, or another way of collecting a "draw" card by following the guidelines received at sign-in. Each Card Stop will be identified by a bright orange traffic cone inside of the cove. On the traffic cone will be a riddle or puzzle to be solved, pointing you in the direction towards finding a box containing the cards for the poker hand and the "kids hand". Please collect one marked envelope for each poker hand, and one marked envelope for each "kids hand". We will do our best to place the traffic cone near a sandy beach area, making it easier to park your boat and retrieve the card. Have you seen puzzles and toys marked with "recommended age", most of the riddles and puzzles will be structured towards the ten year old age range, so some of you might be seriously challenged. The person retrieving the card at the card stop, may have to walk/hike up a hill to find answers, nothing far, but be aware of nature and critters living in the desert.
- Event Location
There are two porta-potties North of Cottonwood Cove, the event site will be near one of these two locations, clearly marked on the Treasure Map. We will try to congregate on a sandy beach, providing good parking spots for the boats, good play areas for kids and dogs, as well as space for additional activities. As you arrive at the event location look for the finish line marked by another traffic cone, walk up and sign-in to the event site collecting your finishing time in the process. The finish for the "Invitation Treasure Hunt" will be slightly different.
- Treasure Hunt - Playing the Hand
There will be six individuals available between 1:00 and 1:30 for you to walk up to and play your hand, recognizable by the clip boards that they will be carrying. At 1:30 the results will be posted and prizes distributed to the winners, followed by the raffle drawing. Prizes will be given for the following categories for the Poker Hand:
Closest to the average time
Best hand within seven cards
Worst hand within seven cards
Best hand within six cards
Best hand within five cards
Worst hand within five cards
Fewest cards found
For the "kids hand", prizes will be given for the following categories:
Lowest hand of UNO
Highest Hand of UNO
Every hand of UNO will win a goodie bag
- Additional Activities
Volleyball anyone! Tug-of-War! At 2:00 there will be a departure of boats headed for Hoover Dam, this is a very pretty run up the river. Also, many people have indicated that they want to camp, the event site should provide everyone with many opportunities to meet others.
More to follow soon.....
Thanks for your time, KC
BTW.... My sister is going to win the tug of war, she is going to kick all your arses!!!
www.beexcellenttoanother.com (http://www.beexcellenttoanother.com)
Saturday, May 3rd, 2003 - Cottonwood Cove launch on Lake Mohave
Schedule
6:30AM - 11:00AM Sign-in at the launch facility of Cottonwood Cove
7:00AM - 8:00AM Invitation Treasure Hunt / Poker Run, by invitation only
8:00AM - 11:00AM Treasure Hunt / Poker Run, open to all
1:00PM Conclusion of the Treasure Hunt / Poker Run, playing of all hands
1:30PM Awards and Raffle Drawing
2:00PM Conclusion, run to Hoover Dam and/or games on the beach
Sign-in
Sign-in will be open from 6:30 AM until 11:00 AM. We will be collecting your basic information such as address and email, and asking you to sign a liability waiver. Each boat will receive a Treasure Map of Lake Mohave marking five of the card stops and the event site, plus an instructions sheet for the Treasure Hunt. Additional Poker Hands can be purchased as well as raffle tickets, the "kids hands" will be free. See the details listed below under "Treasure Hunt Rules". The Treasure Hunt course will be set up the day prior to the event, based upon availability of coves, water levels and weather conditions - the distance on the course will be between seven and twenty miles.
Invitation Treasure Hunt / Poker Run
Insurance allowing..... there might be an Invitation Only Treasure Hunt between 7:00AM and 8:00AM, by invitation only, limited number of boats, staggered start times, assigned starting sequence - all participants and passengers will be required to sign liability waivers, must be over eighteen to be a participant or passenger, life jackets to be worn by participants and passengers while on coarse, lanyard style kill switch, blah, blah, blah.... Contact KC for details, intention is to get the high horse boats through the course before the masses.
Treasure Hunt / Poker Run - For Everyone!
This is going to be a self guided, self paced Treasure Hunt from Cottonwood Cove launch to the event site. No prize for fastest time! Â*Prizes will be awarded for "closest to the average time", best hand, worst hand, and so on..... There will be two types of cards supporting the treasure hunt, poker and a "kids hand" for those who do not play poker. The objective of the poker hand will be the best hand based upon five cards, there will be two draw cards for those who can find them by following the clues, riddles, map, instructions and keeping your eyes open and your mind sharp. The objective of the "kids hand" will be the lowest score since it will be a hand of the game UNO.
- Treasure Hunt Rules
Cards from the poker hand may not be combined with cards from the "kids hand"
Participants of the "kids hand" must be under the age of sixteen to be eligible for prizes
All card envelopes are to remained sealed until instructed to open or turn in by either course instructions or a BETA Representative
Un-sportsmen like conduct will be grounds for forfeiting your poker hands
- Treasure Hunt Requirements
At least one person will be required to get out of the boat at the card stop to read riddle or solve puzzle in order to retrieve cards
- Treasure Hunt Guidelines
The Treasure Hunt will be a timed event, but there will not be any prizes for the fastest times, only "closest to the average time". Statistically, it is to your advantage to buy a second poker hand, therefore it is highly encouraged that you do so. On the day of the event each boat will receive a complete map of the lake and the rules for the Treasure Hunt, follow the rules and guidelines, use you inquisitive nature, and you will find additional cards to better your hand of poker. The first Poker Hand for each boat will probably be $25, followed by $15 for each additional hand, the "kids hand" will be free. We must limit participation in the poker hand to 100 boats and three hundred hands.
- Treasure Hunt Card Stop
Five card stops will be clearly marked on the Treasure Map. Additionally, at least one "draw" card stop will be on the map, though you must find it. There will either be another unmarked card stop, or another way of collecting a "draw" card by following the guidelines received at sign-in. Each Card Stop will be identified by a bright orange traffic cone inside of the cove. On the traffic cone will be a riddle or puzzle to be solved, pointing you in the direction towards finding a box containing the cards for the poker hand and the "kids hand". Please collect one marked envelope for each poker hand, and one marked envelope for each "kids hand". We will do our best to place the traffic cone near a sandy beach area, making it easier to park your boat and retrieve the card. Have you seen puzzles and toys marked with "recommended age", most of the riddles and puzzles will be structured towards the ten year old age range, so some of you might be seriously challenged. The person retrieving the card at the card stop, may have to walk/hike up a hill to find answers, nothing far, but be aware of nature and critters living in the desert.
- Event Location
There are two porta-potties North of Cottonwood Cove, the event site will be near one of these two locations, clearly marked on the Treasure Map. We will try to congregate on a sandy beach, providing good parking spots for the boats, good play areas for kids and dogs, as well as space for additional activities. As you arrive at the event location look for the finish line marked by another traffic cone, walk up and sign-in to the event site collecting your finishing time in the process. The finish for the "Invitation Treasure Hunt" will be slightly different.
- Treasure Hunt - Playing the Hand
There will be six individuals available between 1:00 and 1:30 for you to walk up to and play your hand, recognizable by the clip boards that they will be carrying. At 1:30 the results will be posted and prizes distributed to the winners, followed by the raffle drawing. Prizes will be given for the following categories for the Poker Hand:
Closest to the average time
Best hand within seven cards
Worst hand within seven cards
Best hand within six cards
Best hand within five cards
Worst hand within five cards
Fewest cards found
For the "kids hand", prizes will be given for the following categories:
Lowest hand of UNO
Highest Hand of UNO
Every hand of UNO will win a goodie bag
- Additional Activities
Volleyball anyone! Tug-of-War! At 2:00 there will be a departure of boats headed for Hoover Dam, this is a very pretty run up the river. Also, many people have indicated that they want to camp, the event site should provide everyone with many opportunities to meet others.
More to follow soon.....
Thanks for your time, KC