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rms · 07/10/2009 6:38 am

Back by popular demand, the new Potential Giant challenge for the September 30th deadline is now officially on.

The rules:

Anyone interested in becoming a Giant Squid lensmaster is eligible and asked to keep track of their progress and lens count here, in this thread. That's it!

Keeping track means that you check in here from time to time. Dropping in with a single post will not count. We want to see numbers, and or comments, and some serious cheerleading going on in here.

The goal is to help and encourage each other on the road to Giant Squid status.

The Prize:

Every lensmaster who keeps track of their progress on this thread AND becomes a Giant on September 30th 2009 will get a Spotlight feature at the Giant Squid Community Showcase blog. http://www.giantsquidshowcase.com

Your Greeters are also running a Giant Squid Challenge.
You can learn more about the Greeters Challenge and choose your team by visiting:
Giant Squid Challenge September 2009

Not-Pop · 07/10/2009 9:42 am

I'm up for it (I think). I've got well over 50 lenses but many of them obviously need more polishing and content before I'm ready. I look forward to the interaction and competition!

Kylyssa · 07/10/2009 2:19 pm

I think I'm going to give it a try. I've only got 18 lenses so far and I think only about ten of them would qualify towards the goal. So it looks like I need to make about forty quality lenses before September 30. That's pretty intense.

mysticmama · 07/10/2009 2:27 pm

Kylyssa wrote:
I think I'm going to give it a try. I've only got 18 lenses so far and I think only about ten of them would qualify towards the goal. So it looks like I need to make about forty quality lenses before September 30. That's pretty intense.

You can do it...I have faith in you & your talent...I will be cheering you on

a_willow · 07/10/2009 2:28 pm

Not-Pop wrote:
I'm up for it (I think). I've got well over 50 lenses but many of them obviously need more polishing and content before I'm ready. I look forward to the interaction and competition!

I'm glad to see you all excited!

Now that I see only two answers to this post, reminds me to put a link into WiWon team lens to threads for potential Giants and 100 club members...

Hope to see many more participate here and creats a tons of great lenses by the end of September!

And don't forget to have fun!

Brookelorren · 07/11/2009 12:47 am

I will do it this time! I came so close for June, but I just couldn't find the time. I'm still 5 away from the minimum of 50, and then there are a few that I made earlier on that won't really help me. I can certainly make five lenses and change in a few months, especially with the traveling that I'm doing right now. I've been taking pictures of many of the sites that I've been visiting, and hopefully I'll be able to put together some unique lenses for them.

Lens #45 for me is of Ocean Shores. One of the things that I really like about this lens is that most of the pictures that I used were my own pictures. For some topics, it's difficult to use your own photos and you have to rely on public domain and stock photos, but I just recently went there, so I got pictures for the lens.

vbright105 · 07/11/2009 2:27 am

Go Future Squids - GO! You all are going to have a great time AND work hard! There are a lot of people rooting for you all!

BevsPaper · 07/11/2009 9:20 pm

Good luck to all of you potential Giants! This will be an awesome experience for you. Be sure to join a team!

Home-Interior-Designer · 07/12/2009 2:36 am

I'm aiming to become a Giant Squid in September too. Good luck to all those going for the same goal.

I have 34 lenses at the moment. I'd guess 15 of those would be up to Giant Squid standard. I'll keep an update of my progress.

Brookelorren · 07/12/2009 12:40 pm

Lens #46: Ford Mustang. Made for the August Carnival of Squid Dream Cars entry.

stargazer00 · 07/12/2009 2:42 pm

For anyone who has not chosen a team yet, Joan4 is heading up a great team with lots of encouragement and coaching! If you want to join our team go and sign up in the guest book on this lens: Joan's Jolly Judicious Jettsetters Hope to see you there!

rms · 07/13/2009 6:56 am

Anyone else up for the challenge?

MarleyK · 07/13/2009 12:35 pm

I'm in with the JJJ group, and very excited. Hadn't really thought about it, until it was suggested so... hopefully it will go well.

I only have 13 lens and an add'l 4 WIP. Lots of ideas, though. I will need to concentrate on not only the creation of so many lenses, but the quality, as well. Not sure I have that part down yet.

Good luck to everyone and I'm sure this will be tons of fun.

kab · 07/13/2009 2:21 pm

Kab's Fab Squid Squad is actively seeking members up for the giant squid challenge.
You are officially invited!

wolftyrs · 07/13/2009 8:07 pm

I'm on team WiWon. Started this challenge with 44 lenses and a few wip. I'm looking forward to improving what I have and getting whatever I can over the minimum done.

Here's my #45: A Beginner's Guide to MapleStory

Last edited by wolftyrs (07/13/2009 8:14 pm)

Vacation-In-My-Head · 07/14/2009 5:53 pm

I have joined Team WiWon, and am going for Giant. I am very excited to get started. Good luck to everyone going for Giant!

BevsPaper · 07/14/2009 6:39 pm

If anyone is undecided on a team...we would love to have you at Team One

http://www.squidoo.com/teamone

flipflopnana · 07/15/2009 5:16 am

I'm going for it!
Lot of work to do though, I only have 15 lenses, but several WIP.
I have joined WiWon for support.

Good Luck to all joining the challenge!

shajo · 07/15/2009 8:46 pm

I'm on team WiWon!! I have 30 lenses to create and at least 5 I know for sure that have to be redone! What am I doing here? I better get to work!!

Kylyssa · 07/15/2009 9:49 pm

I just published lens #19 How to Make Fondant Starfish with more in draft and waiting for photos.

paperfacets · 07/15/2009 10:00 pm

I am seriously going for Giant Squid for Sept. I have 31 lenses and the speed I have maintained I will have to not slack at all
or I will miss it again. I will have to make at least two lenses a week. Published one yesterday. Is it Giant worthy?

http://www.squidoo.com/Claremont_Farmers_Market

Thanks for any input.
Sherry

seashell2 · 07/16/2009 7:54 am

Well I'm on the team Dianne's Squidazzlers! I've got just over 50 lenses... a few to polish up but looking for to the challenge of becoming a Giant Squid!

stargazer00 · 07/16/2009 10:53 am

Yay seashell2!! The Squidazzlers are a subgroup of Joan's Jolly Judicious Jetsetters. Go Jetsetters!

MsSnow4a · 07/16/2009 12:43 pm

I'm in

ajgodinho · 07/16/2009 12:56 pm

I'm trying to play catch up and am here a little later than most, but I'm up for the challenge. I know it's going to be a steep climb since I have only 9 lenses so far, but I'm going for it. I'm part of the WiWon team and I feel energized and enthusiatic and hopeful that I will make it. I'm exicted about being part of this challenge and being part of the WiWon team!

I would like to encourage all the potential Giant Squids to press on and give it their best shot...all the best!

Cheers,
AJ

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