Saturday, March 08, 2008

Jake's Party!

I wanted to do something "youthful" for Jake's big 30th party, so I decided on a scavenger hunt. I wasn't sure how it would go over or if everyone would get in to it, but everyone was great...and a little too competitive, there was even a few cases of sabotage! (I won't go into names, but you know who you are :-) ). Each team was made up or 4 or 5 people and was given a list of items to collect in 90 minutes. They were given a few dollars for the items that may cost money. The team back with the most points won:

Find the following:
-A receipt for 50 cents worth of gas. (1 point) $$
- A disposable fast food cup with a business logo signed by an employee. (2 points)
-A one cent stamp. (3 points)
-One (inflated) balloon. (1 point) $$
-A bank deposit envelope. (1 point)
-A pizza coupon. (1 point)
-The business card of a cosmetics salesperson. (3 points)
-A birthday card for Jake complete with signatures from all team members (2 pts) $$
-A birthday hat for each team member (1 point) $$

Answer the following questions:
-The phone number of the phone booth at _____________ (address). __________ (2 pts)
-How many swings are at Aiden’s Place Playground? __________ (2 pts)
-How big is the ice surface at ice skating rink in Culver City? (1 pts)

Take Photos of the Following:
-A team member pumping a stranger's gas. (1 pts)
-A house with a white car parked in front. (2 pts)
-A photo of an out-of-state license plate. (1 pts)
-Graffiti in a local business' restroom. (2 pts)
-Someone 85 years old or older (holding their id). (3 pts)
-Team sharing one soda (everyone needs their own straw). (2 pts) $$
-The tallest member of your team standing next to a local bus. (1 pt)
-Team receiving a dessert complete with a lighted birthday candle in honor of Jake. $$ (2)

Congratulations to Team "RusDerson" for collecting everything on the list!
(a name blend of the Andrus' and Andersons)
* a close second went to Team "JOkaMoto"
(Jake,the Okas & the Omotos)


Here is some of the pictures that were taken from the scavenger hunt:
(click on picture to watch)

7 comments:

Stephanie said...

What fun idea! I may just have to "Borrow" it for Doug's 40th b-day coming up this year. You can bet he's going to have to "suffer" through a party! You are a great wife, I'm so impressed with you!

Katie Anderson said...

That was the best idea for a birthday party. We had a great time!

Dr. Joel Henriod said...

we are so bummed that we missed this! What fun. Happy birthday Jake. Celeste, you are too clever!

skcoe said...

What a clever idea! Great idea for the next adult party in our neighborhood. We're always looking for something besides movies and dinner!

Life these days...... said...

How fun....I'm sad we missed it! I'm going to steal that idea though! LOVE YA!

Taylor said...

Celeste, you're amazing. what a great thing! Sorry you had to join the club Jake, but it's better than the alternative...

Kaymee said...

How creative!! looks like fun!!! You guys have so many friends!! :)

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