The super macro guessing game

[WxGuesser]

mudflap..

[AirBrontosaurus]

The tires/breaks on a car?

[misspix]

Not a mudflap, not tar, and not tires/brakes.

Okay....mostly found underground

[AirBrontosaurus]

I dunno... a pipe?

[BearLeeAlive]

corrugated steel pipe?

[WxGuesser]

corrigated black plastic piping

[misspix]

oooooooooohhh pipe is verrrrrry close. Here is a larger view

[AirBrontosaurus]

SEWER!

[WxGuesser]

so i guess bear wins....

[WxGuesser]

hey AirBrontosaurus so where did you get your tubes..i want to buy a set... i pm'ed you a link.. did you get yours cheaper?

[misspix]

Not sewer, and no one has gotten it yet, just close ;)

[WxGuesser]

it's some sort of steel drain pipe.. notice the rust..

[BearLeeAlive]

Well, if it isn't CSP (corrugated steel pipe) often used for culverts to drain ground water then I'll have to give up, 'cause it sure looks a lot like ones I've used in the past.

[misspix]

Well, if it isn't CSP (corrugated steel pipe) often used for culverts to drain ground water then I'll have to give up, 'cause it sure looks a lot like ones I've used in the past.

Culvert is what I was lookin for! If the correct term is corrugated steel pipe, my apologies (I am just a girl afterall;) ) You're up bearlee:D

[BearLeeAlive]

If the correct term is corrugated steel pipe, my apologies (I am just a girl afterall;) )
My instructor for surface water management would be appalled if the proper terminaloty was not applied....:lol::lol::lol:
I hear ya using the excuse of being a girl as a reason for not knowing, around here with a wife and 2 adult daughters often about they seem to know everything because "They are girls afterall";).

[Thompsunshine]

Good Lord....:o :lol: :o

[misspix]

My instructor for surface water management would be appalled if the proper terminaloty was not applied....:lol::lol::lol:
I hear ya using the excuse of being a girl as a reason for not knowing, around here with a wife and 2 adult daughters often about they seem to know everything because "They are girls afterall";).

At my house when the males, er, do what males do they are "just a boy":lol: . When us females don't want to change the oil or whatever we are "just a girl";)

[BearLeeAlive]

OK, this is part of an item used by both boys and girls.

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[misspix]

Looks lika heating element

[BearLeeAlive]

Looks lika heating element
But it is not;)

[misspix]

But it is not;)

I know it's not, just sayin it looks like:p

[BearLeeAlive]

I know it's not, just sayin it looks like:p
Then you, my dear, would be correct.

[misspix]

hmmmm, is it part of a copper bracelet?

[BearLeeAlive]

hmmmm, is it part of a copper bracelet?
No it isn't.

'tis bedtime for this ol' bear. Will be back in about 5 hrs.

One hint before I go. This image is a true SUPER macro and is only about 3 x 3 mm in size.

[WxGuesser]

maunal pencil sharpner blades/grinder.. you know the kind we had when I was in school...

[misspix]

Night Bearlee, I will sleep on this one!

[DDA]

First of all: SORRY guys! I had the opportunity to go out to the mountain for the day (August 1st is Switzerland's national day) and haven't been able to access my computer since... Even if I don't always post, I'm usually around this thread a few times a day ;-)

Nobody had the right answer. I'll post my pic again later when I'll win one guess and will be sure to be around to give you some feedback...

[DDA]

Now my guess: element of a shaver...

[BearLeeAlive]

Now my guess: element of a shaver...
Not part of a shaver.

And DDA, I certainly hope this is the last time you take off to have some fun, that is just not allowed around here.;) We have yet to decide your punishment, but something along the line of cleaning the horse crap outta Thompsunshines stables might be in order.:lol:

[Guineh]

Doubtful, but what the hey: Filament to a tungsten bulb.

[BearLeeAlive]

Doubtful, but what the hey: Filament to a tungsten bulb.
Nope, but to recap and add a clue.

1. Is used by boys and girls (men and women)
2. The image is about 3x3mm
3. It is not electrical itself, though in some cases is used with something electrical.

[thomascanty]

Ridges on the edge of a quarter?

[BearLeeAlive]

Ridges on the edge of a quarter?
I does meet the requirements of the clues, but sorry no.

[Guineh]

It looks like one of those metal flexible cable conduits, but at 3mmx3mm, each of those would be less than 1mm wide.. Hmmm.

[BearLeeAlive]

It looks like one of those metal flexible cable conduits, but at 3mmx3mm, each of those would be less than 1mm wide.. Hmmm.
Great deduction my dear Watson, you will make a wonderful sleuth........:lol:

[DDA]

And DDA, I certainly hope this is the last time you take off to have some fun, that is just not allowed around here.;) We have yet to decide your punishment, but something along the line of cleaning the horse crap outta Thompsunshines stables might be in order.:lol:

If all of you guys pay me the trip from Switzerland to Ohio, I'll be happy to do it :cool: ...

As for your picture, I really don't have any idea! :evil:

[Michael]

Something off an electric razor?

[BearLeeAlive]

Something off an electric razor?
Nope

[Guineh]

Hmm.. I'm stumped. It looks copper and decorative.

would it be a copper decorative thingy?

[DozerLYP]

maybe it's a pen...

[misspix]

Hmm.. I'm stumped. It looks copper and decorative.

would it be a copper decorative thingy?

Hey, I was gonna say that!:mad: ;)

[Skrim17]

pennies?

[BearLeeAlive]

Nope to all of the above. OK, one more clue to show I am a nice guy.

1. Is used by boys and girls (men and women)
2. The image is about 3x3mm
3. It is not electrical itself, though in some cases is used with something electrical.
4. The detailed name (which I don't need) is the same as an article of clothing worn by women (and the odd guy).

This last clue may be tricky but you will know you have it right if you get it.

[DDA]

Skirt? :lol:

[BearLeeAlive]

Skirt? :lol:
Not sure what the skirts worn in Switzerland look like, but this is not what it is. :lol::lol:

[G3owner]

A brazier?

[photobitz]

Well to me it looks like a guitar string wound around the tuning peg... and if I'm right I assume the article of clothing would be a g-string (so this is a G string on a guitar?) Nice clue :) very cryptic.

Off to bed now... back in the morning.

[BearLeeAlive]

A brazier?
I assume you mean brassiere. Then wrong.

Don't get too hung up on the article of clothing clue. As I mentioned it is a tricky clue and you may not get it by working backwards from this clue (though yet you may)

Bwahaha

[BearLeeAlive]

Well to me it looks like a guitar string wound around the tuning peg... and if I'm right I assume the article of clothing would be a g-string (so this is a G string on a guitar?) Nice clue :) very cryptic.

Good job, I woulda never guessed you to be the type to wear a G-string photobitz, but sometimes these kinky habits can work out for the best........lol

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[Guineh]

Well to me it looks like a guitar string wound around the tuning peg... and if I'm right I assume the article of clothing would be a g-string (so this is a G string on a guitar?) Nice clue :) very cryptic.

Off to bed now... back in the morning.

Now that you mention it... you're probably right. Gah! I never look at guitars closely enough to have ever guessed, but now looking its so very obvious :(

edit: you were right :)

[photobitz]

Yes, I'm sure everyone else is kicking themselves right about now :)

Kinky? Yep that's me... I've emailed you the pictures of me wearing one since you were so interested ;) Black suits me don't you think?

Hmmm... next pic eh? Kinda tired. Hold on a sec I'll see what I have.

[BearLeeAlive]

Kinky? Yep that's me... I've emailed you the pictures of me wearing one since you were so interested ;) Black suits me don't you think?
Yes, I quite like the black one with the pink lace, very attractive.:p Why do all the cute ones live halfway around the world.;)

[photobitz]

Like most of my posts, this will probably be solved in less than a minute...

Anyway off to bed now. See you in the morning or evening whatever the case may be...

[DDA]

I don't know the name, but the little "battery trap" that you can have on the back of a watch and which you open with a coin... (or something else ;-) )

[photobitz]

last post for tonight...

and... nope. Sorry. Try again.

[Guineh]

a screw

[BearLeeAlive]

Bottom of a chair or table leg?

[jr#8]

coin

[Thompsunshine]

And DDA, I certainly hope this is the last time you take off to have some fun, that is just not allowed around here.;) We have yet to decide your punishment, but something along the line of cleaning the horse crap outta Thompsunshines stables might be in order.:lol:

There is always plenty of pooh to clean up around here! ;-D

Now for the guess...I don't know what it is but it looks like silver and it is used an awful lot!

[photobitz]

Nope to everything so far, but Thompsunshine you are correct when you say silver (in colour anyway) and used an awful lot.

[Mathiau]

a key hole ?

[misspix]

a key hole ?

oooooooh! Good guess! I'm with Mathiau:D

[Mathiau]

now the suspense of waiting till morning

WAKE UPPPPPPPPPPp :D

[misspix]

now the suspense of waiting till morning

WAKE UPPPPPPPPPPp :D

*pacing*:lol:

[photobitz]

a key hole ?

Good guess Mathiau! It's the boot (trunk) latch keyhole from my 91 Toyota Camry piece of junk. Just got a quote from the mechanic and it's going to cost $1000 to fix an oil leak, so I'm in the market for a new car.

now the suspense of waiting till morning

WAKE UPPPPPPPPPPp :D

LOL

[Citizensmith]

Just got a quote from the mechanic and it's going to cost $1000 to fix an oil leak

Funny that, I've got a jeep that is finding whole new places from which to leak oil. :)

[DDA]

What time is it in Costa Rica? Shouldn't we have a new pic by now???

[Guineh]

Withdrawl setting in...

[Mathiau]

Sorry all, i am in toronto right now :) just woke up myself.

i just realized dont have any macro's on me here - so someone can take my turn :)

[DDA]

So maybe I'll put back the one I had previously...

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Hint: It is not man-made and is related to my country...

[MAH]

Mouldy cheese in snow

[Guineh]

Mouldy cheese in snow

Looks more like the mold has overcome the cheese. The yellow spot is the last remaining bit of cheese left :) Man, I'd faint if I were right

(edit) Hummm... please o' please tell me its not swiss cheese. (It looks like that close up? eeew...)

[DDA]

No, don't worry, it's not swiss cheese (nor chocolate for that matter ;-) )...

It is something that can be found (seldom) in the nature...

[Skrim17]

a truffle?

[Thompsunshine]

A potato pancake in snow. :-D ]

psst. Is that at least snow?

[DDA]

No and no...

But as a few of you already pointed out, it can be found at the same place as snow (but not at the same time...) ;-)

[WxGuesser]

it's the making of swiss cheese.. in some sort of vat... the white out the outside is the bubbles and the center is the cheese part..

[MAH]

Edelweiss?

[JSolie]

I don't suppose it's a Ricola that lodged in someone's throat which was subsequently hacked out in a fit of coughing and landed on the carpet?

Naahhh...

[DDA]

Edelweiss?

You're up! :cool:

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[Guineh]

Not cotton, is it?

Nevermind... :P I see that its not

[DDA]

I don't suppose it's a Ricola that lodged in someone's throat which was subsequently hacked out in a fit of coughing and landed on the carpet?

Naahhh...

It may have been ;-) :lol:

[BearLeeAlive]

Good guess MAH, I woulda never got it.

[DDA]

Yes, I know it's quite a strange looking flower!

And my picture wasn't the best :o

[MAH]

Good guess MAH, I woulda never got it.

Cheers.... I was going to say snowdrop but then remembered the clue about it's related to Switzerland


Here's my effort

http://homepage.mac.com/fourfootone/pics/DPP_0077.JPG

[AirBrontosaurus]

Telephone receiver?

[misspix]

???hmmmm, some kinda glowy thingy at the top or bottom of something!

[Thompsunshine]

I think they look like push buttons posted upside down. :-D

[MAH]

Nope... ditto....ditto :)

[jr#8]

lightbrite board

[MAH]

Last post for today... Sorry nope

[Guineh]

Domino

[JSolie]

dice? # 6 or #3 perhaps? Or a 5 as my 11 year old just pointed out...

[MAH]

Sorry no to both.

As a clue DDA might have one

[BearLeeAlive]

An Edelweiss seed starting tray?

[Thompsunshine]

I second Bearly. :-D

[JSolie]

Pock marked Ricola ? ? ? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

-- John

[DDA]

Hhhhmmmmm.... It doesn't look like chocolate, cheese, a cockoo clock or a bank :?

It doesn't look either like some part of skis...

I just don't know! :???:

[MAH]

An Edelweiss seed starting tray?

We have a winner...... not :lol:

[MAH]

More clues.

It's something DDA might have but not ski's. They've been to Bearlys city of residence.

[Thompsunshine]

"They" implies more than one...

DDA in Switzerland might have them and they have been to Calgary. hmmmm

Snowshoes?

[MAH]

Snowshoes?

Nope

[DDA]

Is it at least something related to a winter sport or are we heading in the wrong direction?

[jr#8]

roller blades

[MAH]

Is it at least something related to a winter sport or are we heading in the wrong direction?

Who needs satnav..... you're heading in the right direction.

I would post a larger view but don't have one here atm :(

[DDA]

The grip of ice hockey stick?

[MAH]

Getting warmer.

[Michael]

Who needs satnav..... you're heading in the right direction.
If this is some type of crypric clue I would guess that its some part of a compass?

[MAH]

If this is some type of crypric clue I would guess that its some part of a compass?

And if it's not a cryptic clue then.... Compass is wrong :D

[walla]

Ice hockey skates...

[MAH]

Ice hockey skates...

Nothing to do with Ice Hockey

[G3owner]

The grip of a downhill ski stick?

[MAH]

The grip of a downhill ski stick?
Well done.

http://homepage.mac.com/fourfootone/pics/DPP_0078.JPG

Over to to you :D

[G3owner]

Wow! I was just following the hints - couldn't have guessed it from the pic...

I will be back with a pic in about 4-5 hrs - I'm at work right now and no camera.... :confused:

Bamce

[G3owner]

Or...wait...actually I DO have a camera. Forgot that my trusty old G3 is in my laptop bag .... :D I'll be back with something very soon...

Bamce

[MAH]

Wow! I was just following the hints - couldn't have guessed it from the pic...

Is was a bit obscure, I meant to upload a larger pic but forgot last night. :(

[G3owner]

Ok. Here we go...

[MAH]

All I can come up with is fuzzy stuff (cheezy string) that's got run over by a push bike.

Or perhaps road kill :)

[G3owner]

Nope :)

It's really macro - that area is only some 3x3 mm. Most of you have it (even though yours may look a little different for various reasons... ;) )

Bamce

[BearLeeAlive]

More clues.

It's something DDA might have but not ski's. They've been to Bearlys city of residence.
They've been here? I knew I had seen this somewhere before but I just couldn't place them.;)

[MAH]

They've been here? I knew I had seen this somewhere before but I just couldn't place them.;)

You must have seen them when they arrived, nice and straight. Not when they left all bent..... it must have made it much more difficult, I'll let you off ;)

[BearLeeAlive]

You must have seen them when they arrived, nice and straight. Not when they left all bent..... it must have made it much more difficult, I'll let you off ;)
My ski poles always end up bent too, must be something in the air around here......:D

[Guineh]

Dust bunny. Hm, again, I concede clueless.

I'm batting 1000 lately..

[MAH]

Most of you have it (even though yours may look a little different for various reasons... ;) )

Bamce

Head Lice :lol:

I haven't a clue :confused:

[G3owner]

Head Lice :lol:


Nope. Closer to your hand than to your head. I'll be back in about two hrs with more clues and/or a bigger picture.

Bamce

[BearLeeAlive]

It's really macro - that area is only some 3x3 mm.
That's about the size it shows on my screen too. Those wee pics are really hard on me ol' eyeballs.;)

[photobitz]

watch band?

[Thompsunshine]

A pipe cleaner?

[G3owner]

Nope. Let's give you a bigger view.... Needs to be cleaned...

[photobitz]

Ummmm... BearLee's G-String? (the wearable one)

[G3owner]

Ummmm... BearLee's G-String? (the wearable one)

Uhhh ... NO! :p:D

[Guineh]

Velcro?

[G3owner]

Velcro?

Negative.

[BearLeeAlive]

Ummmm... BearLee's G-String? (the wearable one)

LMHO, I guess I kinda deserved that. Sure is a good thing he didn't take a shot of the "unwearable" one, it would have had to be yanked by the moderators.:lol:

[Guineh]

Hairbrush?

[Master-D]

Hairbrush?

No.

Hope yours is cleaner...

[G3owner]

No.

Hope yours is cleaner...

The message above was written by me -
(used my sons account by mistake... :) )

Bamce

[misspix]

Ummmm... BearLee's G-String? (the wearable one)

:shock:

[G3owner]

A little bigger still...

[photobitz]

LMHO, I guess I kinda deserved that. Sure is a good thing he didn't take a shot of the "unwearable" one, it would have had to be yanked by the moderators.:lol:

LOL :)

[Thompsunshine]

Ummmm... BearLee's G-String? (the wearable one)

aka crack floss lol


My guess would be a piece of tape....used.

[misspix]

Gonna guess: carpet fiber having a bad fiber day :p

[G3owner]

Gonna guess: carpet fiber having a bad fiber day :p

You get one point for the first guess in a while... :D But, no, no carpet fiber... :cool:

Maybe a hint: It's jerky when in looks like this. It shouldn't....

Bamce

[AirBrontosaurus]

Vacuum cleaner wheel?

[form]

It's a trackball or ball-mouse's inner wheel that spins when the mouse gets moved.

[BearLeeAlive]

It's a trackball or ball-mouse's inner wheel that spins when the mouse gets moved.
I likes this guess.

And thanks to all that think my butt is macro sized, kinda makes we fell special.......:lol::lol:

[G3owner]

It's a trackball or ball-mouse's inner wheel that spins when the mouse gets moved.

CORRECT! A dirty inner wheel....

Bamce

Your'e up,form!

[misspix]

Jeesh! My first thought was "hm, looks like and electrified rats tail" So Close!:rolleyes: :lol: :rolleyes: :lol:

[form]

Kay. This one may be pretty easy.

[photobitz]

CORRECT! A dirty inner wheel....

Bamce

Your'e up,form!

OMG that is disgusting! Being the IT support guy at our company, I remember having to clean all that gunk out of other people's mice a few years ago. It really is a horrible thing to have to do. It's bad enough when it's your own but other people's...:confused:

It's worse when people have really bad dandruff - all gets stuck in there too.:(

Luckily we've moved to optical mice.