If I ever found Paradise, then my first goal would be to understand what a "steeping" stone might be. I know the answer is hidden in the lines of the sand........and the big stone and the little stone. The secret is to embrace them all, ........ until they are washed away.
The dual winner would be the correct numbers of stones as well as the Zen's
..... so there could be 2 winners
......... and since we don't need the bird to decide who's who ..... we'll draw early Wednesday 9/3 before my Auntie arrives to celebrate her 90th Birthday in Maui
I love how everything you say is analyzed! First stepping is spelled as steeping and that has some scratching their heads looking into a deeper meaning....tea leaves, so mysterious.....and then zen has punctuation marks around it, "ZEN"...could be a spiritual hint or perhaps another numbers game...rhymes with TEN...or short for dozen...do-zen??? Your Aunt is coming, she is 90...hmmmm another clue? 90 dozen steeping??? Happy Birthday by the way, a very special Aunt! Another clue....photo clue with stepping stones...many have tried counting them, but is it complete? Do they continue around the bend? The word ARE is capitalized...what secret meaning is hidden there....and then another clue, that it is "coin related for TBD prize". Is the answer coin related as in a favorite coin's date...
Quick recap on entries:
0,1,2
10,11,12,14,18
21,27
32,33,36,38
42,44,47
50,52,53,54,55,56
60,64
72,76,77,78
84,88
99
104,108
113,121,136,168,240,250
and some in "zen" written form:
one, first, ten,
any or none,
many or none,
and few or many!
Hmmm, is Paradise gonna add or remove stones based on the number she draws?
No. Paradise's karma will ensure that the entrant name she draws will be the truthful answer to who should win the contest. It behooves all of us contest entrants to accept that truth.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be."-Albert Einstein
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein
Since it took a dozen steps to reach this Zen Moment catching the reflection in the pond, upon reflection I'll double that as a guess for what it might take to complete a passage on the stepping stones around your new house.
The photo is part of the landscape and stones are all over the place!
The closest ones (over and under) will be rewarded
@Onastone said:
I love how everything you say is analyzed! First stepping is spelled as steeping and that has some scratching their heads looking into a deeper meaning....tea leaves, so mysterious.....and then zen has punctuation marks around it, "ZEN"...could be a spiritual hint or perhaps another numbers game...rhymes with TEN...or short for dozen...do-zen??? Your Aunt is coming, she is 90...hmmmm another clue? 90 dozen steeping??? Happy Birthday by the way, a very special Aunt! Another clue....photo clue with stepping stones...many have tried counting them, but is it complete? Do they continue around the bend? The word ARE is capitalized...what secret meaning is hidden there....and then another clue, that it is "coin related for TBD prize". Is the answer coin related as in a favorite coin's date...
Quick recap on entries:
0,1,2
10,11,12,14,18
21,27
32,33,36,38
42,44,47
50,52,53,54,55,56
60,64
72,76,77,78
84,88
99
104,108
113,121,136,168,240,250
and some in "zen" written form:
one, first, ten,
any or none,
many or none,
and few or many!
Good thought there because I actually have ONE on the side used to hold the tall variegated HAU tree planted down the path BUT it will not be counted nor added
@amwldcoin said:
Hmmm, is Paradise gonna add or remove stones based on the number she draws?
@mr1874 said: I love how everything you say is analyzed!
The truth will be known after Paradise makes the drawing.
Comments
84
76, like trombones.
Pretty place!
Lance.
168!
Chinese consider 168 a lucky number, because it is roughly homophonous with the phrase "一路發", which means "fortune all the way"
That would take me to Heaven on Earth along with ache and pain getting there
Looks like a nice place to be. I’m in the city and concrete isn’t so nice. I’ll say 60.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wSgfjRHf7Kk
If I ever found Paradise, then my first goal would be to understand what a "steeping" stone might be. I know the answer is hidden in the lines of the sand........and the big stone and the little stone. The secret is to embrace them all, ........ until they are washed away.
OINK
55?
Collector, occasional seller
my purple image thingee shows up as seen on screen above ,as if it has a mind, server, or just plain,, SAG... of its own
14
Paradise on earth? Many say Hana. How many steps to Hana? Few or many depending on where you start.
42 is the answer to the “ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything,”
I'll guess 108 - for the 108 different sins and worries in our minds which block our path to achieve enlightenment.
Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!
72
240
64 just cause
Hey hey mama, Said the way you move, gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove.
Oh wait, you said Zen moment.......never mind.
Just one, if it's the correct one.
It would only take me 2-3 steps there to reach my zen... but I am guessing there are 78 around your house
Z Z moves no matter how you look at it
The dual winner would be the correct numbers of stones as well as the Zen's
..... so there could be 2 winners
......... and since we don't need the bird to decide who's who ..... we'll draw early Wednesday 9/3 before my Auntie arrives to celebrate her 90th Birthday in Maui
Congrats to Auntie ! Ask her secret.
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My guess was 10 but considering we are on the eve of the drawing, I also guess 11 if it's allowed to make more than one guess.
I now have two entries for the contest. Let the drawing begin!
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein
I love how everything you say is analyzed! First stepping is spelled as steeping and that has some scratching their heads looking into a deeper meaning....tea leaves, so mysterious.....and then zen has punctuation marks around it, "ZEN"...could be a spiritual hint or perhaps another numbers game...rhymes with TEN...or short for dozen...do-zen??? Your Aunt is coming, she is 90...hmmmm another clue? 90 dozen steeping??? Happy Birthday by the way, a very special Aunt! Another clue....photo clue with stepping stones...many have tried counting them, but is it complete? Do they continue around the bend? The word ARE is capitalized...what secret meaning is hidden there....and then another clue, that it is "coin related for TBD prize". Is the answer coin related as in a favorite coin's date...
Quick recap on entries:
0,1,2
10,11,12,14,18
21,27
32,33,36,38
42,44,47
50,52,53,54,55,56
60,64
72,76,77,78
84,88
99
104,108
113,121,136,168,240,250
and some in "zen" written form:
one, first, ten,
any or none,
many or none,
and few or many!
79 for me. Hawaii is amazing.
Professional Numismatist. "It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
40 - looks like a beautiful spot.
Jim
42 steps
I love how everything you say is analyzed!
The truth will be known after Paradise makes the drawing.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein
70 for my birthday this month.............................................................
Hmmm, is Paradise gonna add or remove stones based on the number she draws?
Hmmm, is Paradise gonna add or remove stones based on the number she draws?
No. Paradise's karma will ensure that the entrant name she draws will be the truthful answer to who should win the contest. It behooves all of us contest entrants to accept that truth.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be."-Albert Einstein
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein
Since it took a dozen steps to reach this Zen Moment catching the reflection in the pond, upon reflection I'll double that as a guess for what it might take to complete a passage on the stepping stones around your new house.
2 x 12 =24
Awwwww ..... you are just so thoughtful @Onastone
The photo is part of the landscape and stones are all over the place!
The closest ones (over and under) will be rewarded
Another part of many parts
you all may change your guess if happened to be confused of the word "ZEN"
Good thought there because I actually have ONE on the side used to hold the tall variegated HAU tree planted down the path BUT it will not be counted nor added
Twenty four as I see it. Hello mango! Peace Roy
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The 17th of this month is a special day so let’s double it to 34 for my guess.
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National Commemorative Medals of the U.S. Mint:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/medals-tokens/national-commemorative-medals-united-states-mint-1940-present/alltimeset/195526
I would guess 30 stones.
39
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Welcome to CU family and Thank you for your participation
I'll pick 90 in honor of your aunt!
I’m gonna say 69 stones.
Later, Paul.
Thank you!!
Professional Numismatist. "It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
100
That's not a guess, but a point.