Saturday Quiz No.12

I must have been so tired yesterday. I said that Garrie 'has left a really good clue'. Well, actually, he did better than that. He answered it correctly!

The absence of navels aka belly buttons, is what made scientist rethink the theory of evolution.

Today's quiz is relatively easy. So come on, if you haven't had a go... try now before Garrie wins another one!

Until Monday, have a simple Sunday.

Grace xx

Things are in the pipeline

You've probably guessed that I've had a fair bit on my plate if you were to judge by my last few posts. Not wanting to abandon my blog when times get busy, I thought a simple photo with a little blurb is enough to know that I am still committed to this project. It's just my way to say "I'm not abandoning you". By 'you' I mean you the reader, me in the mirror and my blog personified.

As for what's been keeping me busy, I am delighted to say that I have a few things in the pipeline - all of which are terribly exciting.

Firstly, I approached the owners of my gym and proposed that I run a women's 'fitness support group' for want of a better term (I've got my marketing cap on to come up with a more apt and inspiring term). The idea is to run weekly meetings where I start by sharing my journey and what I've learned. Then I'll invite others to share their stories, triumphs and tribulations. The objective is to create a supportive, informative and inspiring environment for women to strive for and achieve their fitness goals, which I hope will extend to their life goals.

Secondly, I've been actively practicing a number of Thermomix recipes in preparation for officially launching my Thermomix Queen Blog and YouTube Channel in 2011. The objective is to provide delicious, educational and inspiring recipes and tips for those who own or aspire to own a Thermomix.

Since becoming a consultant a few weeks ago, I have fallen into deeper love with my Thermomix. In the name of research and development, I have ventured into fields I have long been afraid of. I have become the Nigella of my own kitchen and have been whipping up bread, the best home made ice cream (OMG to die for), whole egg mayonnaise, real choc-orange custard and today I made my first ever chocolate mousse (divine).

Don't panic, I've been using low GI sugar to minimise the impact on my insulin levels - very cool and let's be honest, empowering.

I've also been answering a number of couch-surfing requests, which has been so fascinating. People from all around the world wanting to sleep on my couch. We have a few in the pipeline with an Italian Stallion, a French Femme Fatale and a very cool Aussie couple who read my blog, so a big g'day to them!

There are also a lot of other little things on the go, too many to mention - but all exciting and potentially opening new doors. I'll let you know if any of them open. I'm also getting closer to making the phone call I've avoided for over two years. My fear of the word 'no' has prevented me from taking the step. But with my confidence rising, I'm feeling that I'm getting ready to take the plunge and dial the number that could potentially turn my lyrics into a No.1 dance hit.

Jaala, I know you'll be happy about that - I'm getting closer.

So now you're up to date.

Saturday Quiz No.11 is still up for grabs. Garrie has left a really good clue. Have a go. The prize is VIP tickets to my song launch. Yep, that song is really going to happen - just haven't set the date yet.

Until tomorrow, keep working away at things and add them in your pipeline.

Grace xx

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.11

I don't have access to Internet outside of my iPhone, so I am very restricted to what I can do today.

What I have for you us a riddle. It's an oldie but a goodie.

Archeologists find two perfectly preserved bodies of a man and woman that they believe are without a doubt Adam and Eve. What was so significant about these two bodies that made scientists rethink the theory of evolution?

Until Monday, have a fiesta-filled Sunday.

Grace xx

Saturday Quiz No.10 - Clues

There have been a lot of guesses for last week's quiz, however no one has answered it correctly.

So here are a few clues - good luck!

Grace xx

ps. Congrats to Top Gun Tenor for correctly guessing Saturday Quiz No.9 - It was in 1977 where North Melbourne drew with Collingwood at 76 all.

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.10

It's baaaaaaaaack...

Saturday Quiz - woohoo!

Today's quiz is a little bit fishy, so good luck ;-)

Until Monday, have a whimsical Sunday.

Grace xx

ps. It's been so long since we've done a Saturday Quiz. Perhaps it was because no attempts were made to answer Saturday Quiz No.9 - so if you're up for a challenge, have a go at both. The virtual prize is still up for grabs.

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.9

It's been a while since the last Saturday quiz and today we have to keep it simple. I'm still in Melrose with no internet connection other than my iPhone 4.

So without any images today's quiz relates to today's AFL (Australian Rules Football) Grand Final that ended in a draw and requires a rematch next week.

Today's question is: When was the last time this happened?

Bonus questions: Who were the two teams? And what was the final result?

As for the winner of Saturday Quiz No.8's double delight, that would be recent birthday boy Garrie AKA Top Gun Tenor. Gaz guessed correctly and has one a virtual jacuzzi which can be enjoyed in the blink of an eye anywhere anytime.

Until Monday have a grand Sunday.

Grace xx

Saturday Quiz No.8 - Double Delight

Saturday Quiz No.8 is still up for grabs and we have yet to spot one of the 10 differences in yesterday's challenge.

So today, I'm doing a double delight and putting both quizzes on one page.

So here it is... Saturday Quiz No.8 (reposted) and yesterday's Spot the Difference challenge.

To get the ball rolling, I'll give you Clue 1 - It is Australian slang.

Enjoy the challenge and I look forward to reading your answers in the comments below.

Until Monday, have a glorious Sunday.

Grace xx

ps. A BIG Happy Birthday to Top Gun Tenor and former No.1 commenter Garrie (it's okay Gaz, I know you've been busy settling into your new city). Have a great day and I hope that all of your wishes come true.

Hip hip hooray.

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.8

And now the moment you've all been waiting for - it's time for Saturday Quiz No. 8 [clap, cheer, roar].

After testing today's quiz on Patrick, he suggested that I give a few clues - so if it's too easy, please send all complaints to him.

The rules remain the same... please answer in the comments section below (if you're reading this on email, then you'll have to visit the blog by clicking on the heading).

And now for last week's quiz results...

leelee needed a few clues, which were provided by Liza and Garrie - the clue being Eliza Doolittle who was the character in My Fair Lady.

Then we had three correct guesses from the lovely Kirajmartin, whom I virtually met via an organisation for women with POF (if you need to refresh your memory what that means, then click here), Kmbspeedy, who is this week's mystery guesser (would love to know more about you) and fellow bloggess Diana Kennedy, who does amazingly creative and inspiring scrap booking.

All three guessed "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain," which is what Eliza Doolittle practised repeatedly in the aforementioned film.

Congratulations to all three of you!

You've each won this week's über deluxe prize, which is a 100% virtual trip on a private yacht through the Greek islands. The trip includes Champagne sunsets after your daily relaxation massages, while your personal on-board chef prepares fresh gourmet meals at your request. This trip can be taken anytime you close your eyes, so waste not a moment longer and enjoy!

Until Monday, have a blissful Sunday.

Grace xx

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.7

I am so excited about today's quiz. It came to me last night before I went to bed and I just couldn't wait to get up this morning and create it.

So here it is... Saturday Quiz No.7

Please insert your answers in the comments section below and the winner will be announced next week. Everyone welcome to guess - go on, have a go!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Our last quiz, Saturday Quiz No.6, ran for two weeks and concluded with three concurring answers. Yes, all three of you correctly guessed "Home Sweet Home" and the winners were:

1. The clever (and glamorous) CS Joyce
2. Scrapbook extraordinaire Diana Kennedy
3. The mysterious 'kirajmartin' whom I'd love to know more about

All three of you have won a virtual escape to a mountain top spa retreat that you can visit whenever you close your eyes. It smells of cedar and alpine flowers and each room has a view of snow-capped mountains with a glacial lake in the foreground. Just stunning. You can curl up with a book or get horizontal on the imaginary comfort top king sized bed - deluxe!

Until Monday, have a soulful Sunday.

Grace xx

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.6 - Still up for grabs!

Last week's quiz is still up for grabs... and you know we can't go up to No.7 until No.6 has been reached.

So here it is again...

C'mon, don't be shy. I know you know it ;-)

Until Monday, have a chilled out Sunday.

Grace xx

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.6

Today's quiz is a relatively easy one. It was inspired by this week's events in an attempt to encourage some of the quiet Project Grace 2010 followers to come out of their shells.

If you've already correctly guessed a Saturday Quiz, then I am asking you to give the shy ones in our community a chance. Perhaps you can circulate among your friends with young children who might like to have a go - that would be cute.

Whatever you decide, you are welcome to visit again in a few days and if it hasn't gone off - then you may guess till your heart's content.

LAST WEEK'S WINNER

A big congratulations goes out to Grahamophone aka Christine for last week's Saturday Quiz No.5, who wrote:

'PENANG!!! (The hanging pen minus the H ... pen(h)ang) Woo-hoo!!!'

Your woohoo is justified, you are 100% correct!

Your prize is a Virtual Portable Problem Solver. Wherever you are, whatever problem you are faced with, your VPPS has all the answers (and is much more reliable than a GPS). Enjoy your problem-free future with this fabulous prize.

Until Monday, have a splendiferous Sunday.

Grace xx

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.5

It's back...

Saturday Quiz!

Woohoo! (cheer, roar, clap)

All guesses are welcome - just pop your answer in the comments section below.

What about a clue?

Hmmmm.... let me see...

It has something to do with my present moment.

Until Monday, have a very good Sunday.

Grace xx

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.4 - Mega Clue

Seeing I'm travelling and Saturday Quiz No. 4 is still up for grabs... I thought I'd give you a few more clues... in fact, it's a MEGA clue:

1. It is one word, though it can sound like a 3-word statement said quickly
2. The word is made up of 4 syllables
3. The first syllable is the name of a famous a Scottish Loch (aka 'lock')
4. The third syllable is depicted in the picture
5. It is essential

Good luck!

Until Monday, have a chilled out Sunday.

Grace xx

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.4

First things first.

A big congratulations to Garrie top gun tenor and quiz solver extraordinaire, who correctly guessed Saturday Quiz No.3.

The answer was COMBAT.

Well done Garrie, you have won the Eiffel Tower keychain, which was last week's jackpot prize.

Please email me your postal address so I can send you your fabulous prize.

The winner of today's quiz will also win a prize, though I haven't bought it yet so I can't tell you what it is.

I can say that it will be Swiss (or made in China for the Swiss) and it is unlikely to be more than 5.00 CHF (Swiss Fancs) as that's all I have in my purse.

Until Monday, have a splendiferous Sunday.

Grace xx

PS. There are two possible answers for this quiz, however in the words of The Kurgen in Highlander, "There can be only one"... and that is the one that inspired the quiz in the first instance.

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.3 - JACKPOT!

Okay people, Saturday Quiz No. 3 has not had a single response...

other than a very good clue added by Top Gun Tenor, Garrie who wrote:

"It's to do with the army!"

Yes, one could say that. And one did.

So instead of creating a new Saturday quiz, I've decided to do a JACKPOT give away. Only this time the prize is tangible.

You have till next Saturday to correctly guess last Saturday's quiz - so what are you waiting for?

The winner will receive this fabulous genuine reproduction Eiffel tower keyring valued at a whopping 0.25 Euro (pictured above). I can post it anywhere in the world and the parcel will have French stamps on them (or possibly Swiss, as I'll be in Switzerland next week).

I'm also in the process of posting a few videos, so check out My YouTube Channel if you'd virtually like to join me here in Paris. You can also subscribe to my videos so you can stay aboob, I mean abreast, of my adventure.

Until Monday, have a wonderful Sunday.

Grace xx

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.3

I'm loving the Saturday Quizzes so here's another one for you.

Guess away in the comments section below and I'll publish the answer on next Saturday's post.

The answer to Saturday Quiz No. 2 was (drum roll)...

To be or not to be.

Now there were a few cheeky answers, which in a cut throat commercial environment would have been shot down in flames for being 'technically' incorrect.

Luckily, or unluckily, no one's making money here so we can afford to be lenient.

Christine the professional opera singer and bloggess extraordinaire wrote:

"Geez, this is a tough one, Grace. All I see are two bees, an oar, a knot, and then two more bees. What are you trying to tell us? That is the question. ;-)"

Srapbooking queen and master bloggerina Diana came up with:

"Two bees...oar...knot...two bees...what was the question (again?) :o)"

And lastly, fellow self-exploratory bloggeister Inga O topped it off with:

"2 bee oar not knot 2 bee THAT is the question! Love it!"

You are all cheeky monkeys and for that I have three virtual prizes for you. You each have won an imaginary masseur whose gender and nationality can change with your desires. Simply close your eyes and your personal masseur will massage all your troubles away.

Until Monday, have a wonderful Sunday.

Grace xx

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE

Saturday Quiz No.2

To the right you will see a magnificent creation by yours truly. Yes, artist extraordinaire I am, I am.

I enjoyed reading all the answers from Saturday Quiz No.1 so much, that I was inspired to create Saturday Quiz No.2.

At this point, I must confess, that I'm rather tempted to make a habit of it. We shall see.

I won't give you any clues for now. Just have a guess and see if you can figure out what this picture is saying. Write your answer in the comments section below and I will announce the winner next Saturday.

Also feel free to invite your friends to guess. The more the merrier, I say.

Until Monday, have a fabulous Sunday.

Grace xx

If you a. love me, b. love my blog, c. love this post or d. all of the above - please SHARE