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Post by Lady B on Jan 26, 2009 0:12:07 GMT -5
   There’s just no holding still when we are having FUN!!!!   Here is the second official puzzle in Lady B's Rocking Sudoku!!! Contest. This is a pretty easy Two-Star Puzzle. This second puzzle is The Mineral Category, and the Keyword for this puzzle is: SAUCONITE. - Sauconite is a complex phyllosilicate mineral of the smectite clay group. It forms soft earthy bluish-white to red-brown monoclinic crystals typically massive to micaceous in habit. It has a Mohs hardness of 1 to 2. It is found in vugs and seams in the oxidized zones of zinc and copper deposits. It occurs in association with hemimorphite, smithsonite, chrysocolla, coronadite and various iron oxides.
It was named for the Saucon Valley in Pennsylvania, where it was originally discovered in 1875.
In order to solve the puzzle you will need to follow this link: Adobe pdf format link: www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=1037870&da=yThere are additional instructions and helpful information in the puzzle file. This puzzle has a value of 2 Credits for trying to solve the puzzle; and 2 Credits for sending me your Solution by PM (user name ladybeabea) by 11:59 AM Eastern Time, Wednesday, January 28th. (You have until the official close of the Contest – 11:59 AM Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 – to submit your Solution if you are not trying to earn any Extra Credits.) By successfully solving this Puzzle you will earn FOUR Points out of a possible 60 for this Contest. Have FUN and Happy Solving!! Lady B |
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Post by Tonyterner on Jan 26, 2009 15:08:07 GMT -5
Hey Saucon Valley is right near me.
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jan 26, 2009 20:54:32 GMT -5
Oh fine!!
I have erased so much in the past half hour, I now have a hole in my paper.
Off to reprint .....
;D
Bring it on!!!
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Post by akansan on Jan 26, 2009 21:25:09 GMT -5
I think I have a system now. We'll see with #3!
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Post by Lady B on Jan 27, 2009 0:02:15 GMT -5
OH DEAR!!!! I meant to let every one know that an investment in erasers is a good idea for this Contest!!! ;D And #3 is just about to go on Board. Hope your system works, Ronda!!  LB |
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jan 27, 2009 18:28:55 GMT -5
Goodness and dam ....
Why does work have to get in the way of my Suduko game??!!! ;D
Trying to finish the two-star and hopefully I will have a whole free evening to knock out the three-star.
This is Great!!! Thank You Lady B
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jan 27, 2009 20:52:28 GMT -5
I have until 9 am Pacific time to get the two star done??!!!
That's it .... I am calling in sick!! ;D
just kidding
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Post by Lady B on Jan 27, 2009 23:21:33 GMT -5
I have until 9 am Pacific time to get the two star done??!!! That's it .... I am calling in sick!! ;D just kidding I'll be happy to write you a note explaining why you just had to stay home!!!  ;D LB |
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Post by colliel82 on Jan 27, 2009 23:37:13 GMT -5
Did you buy stock in an office supply store knowing that the sales of pencils and erasers would double or triple due to your contest? Way to help stimulate the economy. LOL
Thanks for the fun contest.
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Post by Lady B on Jan 27, 2009 23:51:45 GMT -5
Dang!!! I knew I forgot to do something before I started this crazy Contest!! ;D
LB
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jan 28, 2009 21:47:31 GMT -5
Finally ......... Lady B I am sending an email and oh my goodness ... I have just been informed of something very useful for Suduko players/addicts.
I have made a new post to make sure everyone understands the awesome nature of this.
Julie
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