CONGRATULATIONS!

Once again, thank you and congratulations to everyone who participated in the squirt-out! Here is a recap of the awards:

Best Strategy: Clements’ Family
--Set up a fire pit and roasted smores in their front yard to attract members of the neighborhood. Even though they almost burned their house down, it resulted in squirtout hits.

Funniest Story: Robert Petersen
--Dressed up in his scout uniform and lured neighbors out of their houses by asking about their scout flag placement.

Sneakiest Squirtout: Roseann and Pete Owen
--Drove around on their moped dressed in all black and concealed squirt guns in small backpacks
--Hid in the Ward’s bushes and ambushed them as they got out of their car

Most Creative Squirtout: Amanda Ward
--Pretended to sip from a Diet Pepsi can that was filled with water. Would dump the can out on people as they were unsuspecting.

Most Squirted: Sharon Slack
--Sharon had seven people squirt her and never defended herself or sought out to squirt her targets. Someone with that much patience deserves an award.

Master Soaker: Doug Christensen
--With his far-reaching, high-powered super soaker, targets were no match for Doug. Even though he was tattled on more than any other player, the squirting paid off.

And here are the final point results:

The End

Don't be too sad, but the 1st Annual Squirtout is coming to an end. You still have a few hours to get your targets! Be sure to get them before midnight tonight. And don't forget to join us at the neighborhood BBQ tomorrow night @ 6:00 p.m. at the church!

Oh, and another rule clarification:
If you have a target and your target happens to also have you, if you defend yourself against your target the 24-hour rule applies. However, just shooting your target does not make the 24-hour rule take effect. Hope that makes sense!

Point Standings

As it looks right now, Doug Christensen and Amanda Ward are tied for 1st place (17 points) and Mollie Petersen and Anderson Clements are tied for 2nd place (15 points).

Re-Assignments

So I've arbitrarily kicked people out of the game and made re-assignments.  If you have a question as to who your targets are, please check your e-mail or send me an e-mail.  It's easiest for me to deal with this by e-mail because then I have everything in writing in front of me, in case I forget! 

Also, as the game comes to an end I am going to send everyone their points so you can double-check them for me.  I'd hate to cheat anyone out of their well-deserved points on accident.

POINT STANDINGS

I am going to have to ask everyone to double-check my point standings because even though I have tried to carefully keep track, my pregnant brain gets easily convoluted and confused.  So as of this morning, here is who I have as our leaders:

Anderson Clements and Rachel Ward - 13 points
Amanda Ward, Preston Ward, Maggie Ward, and Doug Christensen - 12 points
Mollie Petersen - 11 points
Marc Clements - 10 points

I was going to post the names of those with the most negative points, but I think I'd rather make a big deal out of that at the BBQ.  That will be much more fun.

I'm making a plea to those who have the above-listed people as their targets - GO GET 'EM!!!

Another Rule Clarification

--If you visit someone's house on "church business", you CAN be squirted and the squirter will receive points.  The rules state "Sundays and church activities are off limits."  Church business visits taking place during the week are not off limits.

--You are in a safe zone if you are inside a car.  Even if your arm is hanging out the side of the window and you are squirted on your arm, the squirting does NOT count because you are technically in a safe zone. 

If you have any other disputes, please let me know.  And keep in mind, my decisions are binding and non-reversible so whining does not help.  Wow, I feel powerful.

Updates

Hi all, a few things - first of all, it's been decided that any squirting that takes place at the stake co-ed softball games does NOT count.  Even though Amanda Ward carries her water gun with her to the game, it doesn't mean you can steal it from her, squirt her with it, and expect to receive points (Greg Schern).  However, credit is due for the quick thinking and attack plan!

Second, just a reminder that if you have NOT squirted anyone and you have NOT been in contact with me about the game at all, I am going to be changing targets on the 14th.  This way I can get all of the people in who want to play before the game ends on the 29th. 

Thanks for all of your great stories, I will try to get them posted on here for people to read. 

Okay, people...

Soooooo, I have lots of people who want to play and lots of people who aren't taking any action.  Therefore, if you have not squirted your targets by July 14, I am going to take them away from you and re-assign.  THIS ONLY APPLIES TO THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SHOT ANYONE YET.  If you have shot someone and are on the game board, keep your targets.  Nothing changes for the active players.  I'm only re-assigning the targets of the inactive players.  I hope you understand...  So get out there and get someone wet!

Squirt-Out Testimonies

Robert Petersen
Dressed in his scouting gear from head-to-toe, Petersen successfully squirted an unsuspecting Kaitlan Toole and Deb Brown with ease.  Too bad he stands out as a target because he has been hit by both Anderson Clements and Amanda Ward, which resulted in negative points.  Sometimes dressing up isn't a good idea.

Maggie Ward
Amanda needed to borrow an egg from the Rich's, but in the phone call insisted that only Kaden could bring the egg over.  Hmmm, sounds suspicious?  Nice scheming, Maggie.

The 4th of July Fireworks also proved to be deadly with multiple "kills", including Kyle McFarlane being drenched with a water bottle by Kyle Brunetti.  I hope McFarlane wasn't planning on impressing any lovely ladies that evening.

Keep the stories coming, I love to hear them!

I'm Baaa-ck

Everyone who e-mailed or texted me their targets over the weekend should now have new targets.  If not, please let me know ASAP.  So far, Rachel Ward has taken the lead!  Watch out for her, she is deadly.  There are multiple individuals tied for second place.  Everyone knows second place is the first loser so get goin' people!  And here's a shout out to all you people who have been squirted multiple times but have not squirted anyone in return (you know who you are!) I am feeling really bad for you right now!  Negative points are not very pretty!  I'll post a few stories later, you've gotta love the enthusiasm!

If you want to get in on the Squirt-Out action but missed the sign-up deadline, shoot me an e-mail and I will put you on the waiting list.

This Weekend

Hi Everyone, I thought I would be able to access the Internet this weekend and keep up on re-assignments for the Squirt-Out but this is going to be my only opportunity to get online until I get home.  I tried to open my spreadsheet but because I am on a slow network it will not open and it times out.  SOOOOOOOO I apologize but new assignments will not be able to be made until Monday evening.  All of you die-hards, take a little break.  All of the rest of you, this is your chance to catch up!

Anyone care if the squirtout goes until July 14 rather until the end of the month?  I have a few people who may go temporarily insane should the madness continue for a full month.  Let me know what you think...  Have a wonderful 4th of July!!!

Day 1 Update

So Day 1 is now almost officially over.  Mollie Petersen was the first to report the completion of squirting her target - Benjamin Brown.  Her tender heart felt a little guilty about it, but I think I talked her out of repenting.  Rachel Ward and Mark Clements successfully squirted both of their targets on Day 1!  We now know who the over-achievers in the 'hood are!  (Or maybe they're just the most sneaky.)

Signups and Assignments

Neighborhood Squirt-Out signups are now officially closed!  If you did not sign up and would still like to participate, shoot me an e-mail and I'll try to get you in to the second round.

Assignments have been made and e-mailed, so check your e-mail to discover the poor souls who you now have permission to drench.  The start date is not until July 1, but the assignments have been sent out early so you can arrange your plan of attack.  If you signed up for the Squirt-Out but did not receive your assignment, please let me know ASAP! 

Good luck everyone!