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Subject: Dew Deadline Extended
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Man, I think you guys are losing it. The stress of waiting must be getting to you ;)

New HALOID forum, probably not. The fact that we're all constantly checking this topic just on the random chance of finding any possible sliver of information on any chance, no matter how small, that we've won the contest. Yah, that's probably more likely why we're all having our little party here.

  • 07.21.2004 9:20 PM PDT
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lol...you're right. You know what I've been doing for the last 2 hours lol??? I've been learning to play halo music on my guitar, which is taking forever because there are no tabs available and I have to figure it out by ear. Maybe Marty O'Donnell can stop by here and teach me lol...

  • 07.21.2004 9:32 PM PDT
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Well, I hadn't intended to whine about the idea that the contest might be more of a beauty pageant. The idea had just occurred to me after learning of the deadline change, and I decided to make it known to everybody else who might have over looked the potential in a similar manner.

In any case, this was our submission.

Random picture of the costumes
Another picture

These were not actually our submitted pictures. We chose these to showcase the work we put into it. Feedback would be appreciated.

And yes. We have too much time on our hands.
And yes. Not the most attractive face tentacles. I acknowledge that. But I can wiggle 'em. And it's ALL in how you use it.

  • 07.22.2004 1:21 AM PDT
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Very nice!! Good to know that whoever does win had some serious competition.

  • 07.22.2004 5:12 AM PDT
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Man, my team is old school, huh? Hadn't noticed this before, but just looking at this topic thread, my team (minus me) + SketchFactor are the only ones who joined pre-2003. In fact all 3 of them have SketchFactor beat. Eviljester only by 2 days, but BIGWooly has him beat by one year to the date.

That would be an interesting stat to see ... % of people who joined 2001, 2002, etc. Or even month by month.

OK, yah, I'm just trying to pass the time here so I don't go crazy, fine, you caught me. ....

  • 07.22.2004 5:20 AM PDT
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Yes, man am I glad I have to go to work this morning. When I get back at 12, there better be some good news. Can an atheist pray?

  • 07.22.2004 6:25 AM PDT
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By all means, please pray!

Hey, and nice suits to you guys that posted the latest submission pic's. Nicely done.

  • 07.22.2004 8:05 AM PDT
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Can the time pass any slower this morning... Good luck everyone.

  • 07.22.2004 8:21 AM PDT
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Ya good luck everyone (but I hope WE win - hah!)

How much longer do we have to wait? I can't take it.

  • 07.22.2004 8:43 AM PDT
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Still waiting . . . .

  • 07.22.2004 8:48 AM PDT
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Last Thurs the announcement that they had delayed by 1 week came about 9:20 or so. My bet is that it won't be any earlier than that.

But yes, I'm almost sick to my stomach from sitting here stressing out about this.

  • 07.22.2004 8:51 AM PDT
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9:20pm?!?!?! Oh wait, you mean 9:20am Pacific Time?

  • 07.22.2004 9:04 AM PDT
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yep see the start of this thread, SketchFactor:Posted: 7/15/2004 9:20 AM

Subject: Dew Deadline Extended

  • 07.22.2004 9:14 AM PDT
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9:20am on my clock here at work . . . nothing posted yet . . . I'm going crazy . . . bye bye . . . .

  • 07.22.2004 9:42 AM PDT
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Posted: 7/22/2004 9:42:15 AM
Subject: Dew Deadline Extended

9:20am on my clock here at work . . . nothing posted yet . . . I'm going crazy . . . bye bye . . .

Boy, your clock must be slow ;) Must .. keep .. it .. together ... Must .. have .. patience ..... AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!

  • 07.22.2004 9:48 AM PDT
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It's already been decided!

This e-mail confirms that you have been selected to participate in the
Mountain Dew Halo 2 photo shoot/LAN party at the Xbox facility in Redmond,
Washington on Saturday, July 24, 2004.

The facility is located at *************** in Redmond. The
building is in the ******* and is the second building in
the park. The building is not at the ***********. Check in at
the front reception desk in the building and let them know that you are
there for Mountain Dew.

There will be several teams there and time will be made for your crew to
play Halo 2 in a secure environment. Photographs will be taken before and
during the event and may be used for Mountain Dew advertising.
Participants must sign photo releases before participating.

Please arrive promptly at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 24. We will be
going until dinner time (approximately). Food and beverages will be
provided.

Please bring the attire that you wore in your photo submissions (including
body paint, etc.).

If you or any member of your crew will not be participating, please let us
know immediately by responding to this e-mail address with the information
and call Jason at ***********.

Attached is a list of hotels near Xbox if you are looking for a room to
stay overnight in the area.

Thanks and congratulations!

  • 07.22.2004 9:48 AM PDT
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CRAP! OK, at least let us see your entry then.

  • 07.22.2004 9:50 AM PDT
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And how long ago did you get that email??

  • 07.22.2004 9:55 AM PDT
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----- Original Message -----
From: <halo2shoot@mirrorball.com>
To: <halo2shoot@mirrorball.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 11:07 PM
Subject: CONFIRMATION: Mountain Dew Halo 2 shoot

I don't know how many teams won! Looks like the BCC the winners!

  • 07.22.2004 9:57 AM PDT
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Man, decided last night and we've all been sitting around like morons waiting for word. suck!

  • 07.22.2004 9:59 AM PDT
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ARGGGG!!!! Well, congrats. Please post your entry somewhere so we can check it out, or email it to one of us and we'll post it for you. Please???

  • 07.22.2004 10:01 AM PDT
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Yeah, if they decided it last night, they could have at least posted that news somewhere. Between that and extending the deadline, and the fact that they're announcing the winner so close to the date of the event, this was kind of poorly run. I'm not being bitter for not having won, but they could have at least posted the news of the winner last night. Good gawd. I wonder how long they were going to wait to announce this news publicly?

  • 07.22.2004 10:06 AM PDT
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Yah, had I received that email, I would have let everybody here know immediately. Out of pure excitement and respect for others waiting to find out. Ah well, water under the bridge now huh?

  • 07.22.2004 10:16 AM PDT
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PLEEEAAASE post your winning entry somewhere.

  • 07.22.2004 10:24 AM PDT
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I will let you guys know something once I get the details. I don't want to piss anyone off....

  • 07.22.2004 10:34 AM PDT