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Old 07-21-2002, 11:56 AM
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Balderdash - talipot -

talipot (ta-lip-pawt)



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To learn how to play, please read Introducing Balderdash - EA style.

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Old 07-29-2002, 01:51 AM
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Clap! The Definitions.

One
A dictator who comes to power using an unsanctioned military action.



Two
A prayer of thanksgiving.



Three
A small amulet worn around the neck to protect against evil spirits.



Four
An East Asian fragrance with a light jasmine topnote.



Five
Dilemma or muddle.



Six
East Indian tree leaves used for umbrellas and fans.



Seven
The collection of rocks at the foot of a glacier.
 
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Old 07-29-2002, 07:09 AM
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Since I'm only muddling through anyway I'll take 5.

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I think these are all wrong, but I'll choose 6
 
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Old 07-29-2002, 02:42 PM
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Old 07-29-2002, 02:45 PM
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Old 07-29-2002, 04:26 PM
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I'll go with #6
 
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Old 07-29-2002, 04:40 PM
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Oh, good lord! I was just about to post a guess. A different guess. Having decided that it definitely wasn't, among other possibilities, #3.

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Old 07-29-2002, 05:19 PM
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Competing with Cindy? At least her second guess was the same as her first.

 
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#3 for me
 
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Old 07-29-2002, 05:47 PM
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Competing with Cindy? At least her second guess was the same as her first.

Heaven forfend! I would never dream of competing with Cindy. I am not that foolish.

 
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I'm going with three, frequently. But only once.


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I'm going with 5, too!
 
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Old 07-30-2002, 12:31 PM
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Five - it's multipurpose, it describes me, and the list of definitions.
 
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Old 08-04-2002, 12:14 AM
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The envelope please ...

Six
Submitted by: BALDERDASH
East Indian tree leaves used for umbrellas and fans.
Votes received: Two
theworm *
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*First person to select the correct definition.
 
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Old 08-04-2002, 12:15 AM
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The Selections.

One
Submitted by: quasar
A dictator who comes to power using an unsanctioned military action.
Votes received: Zero



Two
Submitted by: theeye
A prayer of thanksgiving.
Votes received: Zero



Three
Submitted by: theworm
A small amulet worn around the neck to protect against evil spirits.
Votes received: Four
MrsNormanMaine
theeye
kurt_messick
hadassahchana



Four
Submitted by: taurusmoon
An East Asian fragrance with a light jasmine topnote.
Votes received: Zero



Five
Submitted by: hadassahchana
Dilemma or muddle.
Votes received: Four
taurusmoon
wivabef
sylvanb
hypotenuse



Six
Submitted by: BALDERDASH
East Indian tree leaves used for umbrellas and fans.
Votes received: Two
theworm *
quasar


Seven
Submitted by: MrsNormanMaine
The collection of rocks at the foot of a glacier.
Votes received: Zero



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Old 08-04-2002, 12:16 AM
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Post The Scores.

by name

06 theworm*

04 hadassahchana

02 quasar

00 hypotenuse
00 kurt_messick
00 MrsNormanMaine
00 sylvanb
00 taurusmoon
00 theeye
00 wivabef




by score

04 hadassahchana
00 hypotenuse
00 kurt_messick
00 MrsNormanMaine
02 quasar
00 sylvanb
00 taurusmoon
00 theeye
06 theworm*
00 wivabef




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Old 08-04-2002, 12:19 AM
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Old 08-04-2002, 12:20 AM
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Oh, good lord! I was just about to post a guess. A different guess. Having decided that it definitely wasn't, among other possibilities, #3.

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So, do you remember what your second choice was?
 
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Old 08-04-2002, 12:22 AM
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BALDERDASH: As the worm turns.

 
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Old 08-04-2002, 12:28 AM
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Re: The Selections.

Quote:

Three
Submitted by: theworm
A small amulet worn around the neck to protect against evil spirits.
Votes received: Four


Five
Submitted by: hadassahchana
Dilemma or muddle.
Votes received: Four
Boy both Cindy and theworm had a good turn out
 
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Old 08-04-2002, 12:46 AM
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So, do you remember what your second choice was?
Seven.

I am clueless. (Hey, JP -- toss some clues in with the relents, would ya?)
 
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