COMPETITION...the end is nigh

[Ironballs]

Still on target (cough) just... :shock:

 

[DaveL]

I am going to drop out of this. Lot of things have diverted my attention and time has caught up with me, I lost most of the last weekend so I have run out of time, sorry to let you all down.

I will at some point be making the door, I hope the current one lasts the winter or the shop could be very draughty.

 

[Escudo]

I am sure I entered as an intermediate Nibbs, but quite fancy taking you on. .

I am feeling super confident right now.

Although, your chess table represents formidable opposition.

Testing finishes at the moment. Will update my wip soon.

Cheers, Tony.

 

[Lord Nibbo]

I am sure I entered as an intermediate Nibbs, but quite fancy taking you on. .

I am feeling super confident right now.

Although, your chess table represents formidable opposition.

Testing finishes at the moment. Will update my wip soon.

Cheers, Tony.

Just had a look yes you are intermediate :? OPJ is in Advanced though so let the battle commence :lol:

 

[woodbloke]

OPJ is in Advanced though so let the battle commence :lol:

Olly's got to finish and post first of all Your Nibbsship, so for the moment you're on your tod! - Rob

 

[Lord Nibbo]

OPJ is in Advanced though so let the battle commence :lol:

Olly's got to finish and post first of all Your Nibbsship, so for the moment you're on your tod! - Rob

Well perhaps houtslager has been working in secret on his storage unit [-o< come on everyone in Advanced Level get on with it :shock:

 

[wizer]

I think Olly's already said he won't be completing his project.

 

[woodbloke]

I think Olly's already said he won't be completing his project.

Correct. I've just had a PM from Olly who won't be completing his project as outlined in his DB, so unless anyone else in the Advanced category inputs something before midnight on the 31st, His Nibbsship will have a clean sweep - Rob

 

[frugal]

If the number of entrants does not increase is it worth considering putting everybody in one category, but taking into account how well they did compared to their skill level and just having a first and second prize.

We currently have 5 entrants for 7 prizes and the comments on the forums look like there will be at most one or two more entrants before the deadline. Not that I want to do anything to reduce my chances of getting my grubby mits on those Ashley Isles chisels, but I would be embarrased if I got a prize purely for taking part (and kind of ashamed to be part of a competition that has let down the organizers and the prize donators so badly).

 

[woodbloke]

If the number of entrants does not increase is it worth considering putting everybody in one category, but taking into account how well they did compared to their skill level and just having a first and second prize.

We currently have 5 entrants for 7 prizes and the comments on the forums look like there will be at most one or two more entrants before the deadline. Not that I want to do anything to reduce my chances of getting my grubby mits on those Ashley Isles chisels, but I would be embarrased if I got a prize purely for taking part (and kind of ashamed to be part of a competition that has let down the organizers and the prize donators so badly).

The rules stand. If there are insufficient entries (I'm hopeful this won't [-o< be the case with almost two weeks still to go) then the prizes will be shared accordingly. No doubt there will be considerable discussion between the judges if this is unfortunately the case, but I'm hoping it won't.
If there is any 'cybersquabbling' though, I'll adjudicate as normal - Rob

 

[RobertMP]

I entered mainly to motivate me to get on with the project. I have no objection to any change those in charge of running it might see fit - including calling it off if there is deemed insufficient take up.

 

[woodbloke]

including calling it off if there is deemed insufficient take up.

The 'take up' was excellent back in May...that would have been the time to call a halt if it hadn't. Things have progressed this far so I think as a forum we need to see it through to the end. Entrants know exactly when the deadline is, so I'm very hopeful that we'll see some more finishers in the next few days - Rob

 

[jlawrence]

I should start applying a finish to the last part of mind tomorrow. Having a problem uploading to photobucket at moment which is hindering my wip.

 

[big soft moose]

including calling it off if there is deemed insufficient take up.

The 'take up' was excellent back in May...that would have been the time to call a halt if it hadn't. Things have progressed this far so I think as a forum we need to see it through to the end. Entrants know exactly when the deadline is, so I'm very hopeful that we'll see some more finishers in the next few days - Rob

I agree that it would be unfair to those who have got it together to call it off now - but its a shame more entries havent made it to the line.

I've a few days off following a small operation and am going quietly stir crazy so as I didnt formally withdraw I'm tempted to try and knock up an entry after all (not that i sensibly expect to give jack55 and frugal a run for their money) - I just wish i'd made my design breif more ambiguous as a sheep inspired patio table isnt going to be the easiest thing to make in 10 days

 

[OPJ]

...unless anyone else in the Advanced category inputs something before midnight on the 31st, His Nibbsship will have a clean sweep - Rob

I looked at the list again earlier and I think I read that Maltrout is in the Advanced category - we've definitely seen some work-in-progress from him, over the summer! :wink:

 

[jlawrence]

Well, I've got 3 drawers to make, a finish to put on, and only 2 days to do it in - today and the 31st. Going to be a challenge to get this finished in time but I'll do my best.

 

[woodbloke]

Well, I've got 3 drawers to make, a finish to put on, and only 2 days to do it in - today and the 31st. Going to be a challenge to get this finished in time but I'll do my best.

Let's hope you can get it finished and posted in time - Rob

 

[Ironballs]

Mine got dropped off with the glaziers today, so I'm in their hands - though they will get about 15 calls next week. Once I have glass mine is finished

Rob I must admit I'm torn, on one hand I think the more the merrier would be better for a healthy competition and shows the appropriate gratitude to the sponsors, but on the other I've burned a lot of midnight oil to get mine done in time.

I'll be happy with whatever the judges decide though and would rather see a competition where I have a 1 in 15 chance of winning rather than a 1 in 3

 

[woodbloke]

Mine got dropped off with the glaziers today, so I'm in their hands - though they will get about 15 calls next week. Once I have glass mine is finished

Rob I must admit I'm torn, on one hand I think the more the merrier would be better for a healthy competition and shows the appropriate gratitude to the sponsors, but on the other I've burned a lot of midnight oil to get mine done in time.

I'll be happy with whatever the judges decide though and would rather see a competition where I have a 1 in 15 chance of winning rather than a 1 in 3

Hi Damian - if you've done the necessary burning of t'oil and others haven't, then more power to your elbow. Agreed, I would have like to have seen a lot more entries at this late stage, but there are still a couple of weekends (a weekend and a half :roll: ) so I'm anticipating a few more entries by the witching hour on the 31st - Rob

 

[woodbloke]

Some really excellent news on the deadline for the Competition. Having just spoken at length with Philly, he'll lock the Entries thread at around 1am instead of midnight, so you've got an extension of about an hour
My generosity knows no bounds - Rob