Sunday, 21 May 2017

The Great Sunday Prize Give-Away


A prize will be given to the person who gets the closest to marking the spot on this 17th century map of Bath by John Speede to where I currently reside.

I am not going to tell you what the prize is, and I might not even look at this post again to see who has won it, let alone send it to the winner.

Good luck.

This is Jack@'s guess. Close, but not close enough. X doesn't mark the spot, even thought she is very generous with her Xs. She may get a prize for effort anyway:


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45 comments:

  1. Rachel Phillips21 May 2017 at 05:30

    I believe there is a woman somewhere in the US who offers comment monitoring with adjudication and moralising included in the package and may be available to monitor this post for you. It will not include actually awarding a prize so it is win win win.

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    1. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 05:40

      I think others need her services more than I do.

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    2. Rachel Phillips21 May 2017 at 14:16

      9 hrs later: I think you could have used them after all..

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    3. Rachel Phillips21 May 2017 at 14:16

      9 hrs later: I think you could have used them after all..

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    4. Tom Stephenson22 May 2017 at 00:04

      If everyone duplicated I would.

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  2. KitKatCot21 May 2017 at 05:38

    Just east of Northgate?

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    1. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 05:44

      Yes, but you need to show me an X like Jack@ just sent me. People who have actually visited us are not eligible...

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    2. KitKatCot21 May 2017 at 12:10

      I know exactly where you live. (Dear God, I sound like a stalker!)

      I just don't know how to 'Show you an X'

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    3. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 13:26

      I keep losing track of the name a Bath friend of mine assigns herself here, but I don't think it is you. If you really want to enter this pointless game and win, just scan the map, put an X on it and either post it up or send it to me so I can, but I really don't advise it. It simply isn't worth it just for the glory.

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  3. Jacqueline @ HOME21 May 2017 at 05:47

    But I wasn't close enough !!! The best I get is no cigar !!! XXXX

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    1. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 11:39

      That may be the best anyone is going to get.

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  4. Rachel Phillips21 May 2017 at 06:32

    Did Jack@ mark the spot with multiple X's? If so I think she should be disqualified.

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    1. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 11:34

      No, she just used one of her Xs and stuck it on.

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  5. Joanne Noragon21 May 2017 at 06:44

    I couldn't make the map large enough to find the weir, but KitKat stuck the pin in the right place. We'll just pretend to cross the non-existent road, climb the steps of the unbuilt building and lean out the window of the etcetcetc.

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    1. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 11:34

      Using Google Earth disqualifies you as well.

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  6. A Heron's View21 May 2017 at 08:20

    I really don't think it would be right for me to enter this competition for I know exactly where you live including the postcode. So best of luck to all those who take part.

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  7. Britta21 May 2017 at 08:41

    Once in a while I follow Heron.

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    1. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 11:35

      See above. (I am getting off lightly here.)

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  8. Yael21 May 2017 at 08:59

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    1. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 11:36

      You give up so soon Yael? You may be the only one qualified to enter.

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    2. Yael21 May 2017 at 12:42

      Yes i gave up soon, i knew the adress...

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    3. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 13:27

      How do you know my address? Am I to expect a visit from MOSSAD?

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    4. Yael21 May 2017 at 13:32

      Don't worry, i am not going any where.

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    5. Yael21 May 2017 at 13:39

      I just guessed and turns out i was right, that is all, no need to panic.Google maps are helpful too.

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  9. Iris21 May 2017 at 09:11

    I was just going to alert you to the fact that John is now handing out prizes. The blog competition out there is stiff, my friend! But no price? Not even a wet handshake? Awwwww!

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  10. The Weaver of Grass21 May 2017 at 09:40

    Quarter the map and put my cross exactly where all four lines cross,

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    1. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 11:38

      Without even physically doing that, I make that dead-centre. No, sorry Weave.

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  11. Jacqueline @ HOME21 May 2017 at 13:20

    I should really be disqualified as I know your address !!!! XXXX

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME21 May 2017 at 13:23

      I did make the most effort though !! XXXX

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    2. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 13:28

      Oh yes... I forgot that you have already sent me undeserved prizes, door to door. I am expecting an Amazon drone to deliver the next one - through the roof.

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    3. Jacqueline @ HOME21 May 2017 at 13:51

      Be careful what you wish for !!! XXXX

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  12. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 13:30

    I have to say that I am a little shocked at how many of you know my postcode. I knew some did, but others I suspect of having even more time on their hands than Jack@.

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  13. Tom Stephenson21 May 2017 at 14:22

    Fuck. My reply facility has gone dead and I have nothing of great importance to say, so I am switching it all off until tomorrow. Night.

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  14. Cro Magnon21 May 2017 at 21:14

    I propose just down from the Duck and Dog, over the road from the Queen Vic, and three doors up from the Nag's Head. I claim the prize.

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  15. The Weaver of Grass22 May 2017 at 11:22

    Seedies arrived today, have been sewn and duly watered in. Thank you S.

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    1. Tom Stephenson22 May 2017 at 11:35

      In about six weeks you will want to wander outside and sniff the night air...

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  16. Iris22 May 2017 at 12:38

    I'm still trying to win that prize that will never be handed out. Is it right where 'C' (the market house) is?

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    1. Tom Stephenson22 May 2017 at 15:07

      No, but even it it was my prizes are as non-existent as John's.

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    2. Iris22 May 2017 at 17:27

      Ahh, it's a cruel world...

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  17. Sol24 May 2017 at 10:39

    I think it is the hay stack closest to the building jutting out into where the river is now.

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    1. Tom Stephenson24 May 2017 at 11:25

      To put you out of your misery, it is a spot right on the wall by the river where the ferry is situated.

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