Monday, May 3, 2010

Rebecca's giveaway.... and do you like Chocolate?


Rebecca is celebrating the opening of her gorgeous new blog shop.
She is having a very generous giveaway of the most beautiful fabric collage.
Also in the giveaway is a copy of Where women create ~ and Rebecca is featured in the magazine.
Go and visit her at rebeccaforvintageliving.blogspot.com and leave her a comment and be in the draw for this lovely gift.





OUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH


Don't tell me your age

YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH

This is pretty neat.
DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!
It takes less than a minute ...
Work this out as you read ...
Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!
This is not one of those waste of time things, it's fun.


1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10)

2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)

3. Add 5

4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator

5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1760 ..
If you haven't, add 1759..

6... Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.



You should have a three digit number

The first digit of this was your original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week).


The next two numbers are



YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!)


THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2010) IT WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT AROUND WHILE IT LASTS.
Chocolate Calculator.

Happy May and I just want to wish you all a wonderful week
Hugs
Carolyn
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38 comments:

  1. rudooMay 3, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    That is neat! How do people come up with these things? :-)

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  2. DeannaMay 3, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    hahahaha, It was right on!
    This was fun...have a great week!
    d

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  3. Draffin BearsMay 3, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Thanks for your visit Rudoo ~ yes, I do not know how people work these sort of things out!

    Many thanks Deanna, it was fun and really did work out. Enjoy your week.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  4. Anne LorysMay 3, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Hi Carolyn!
    I've done that chocolate math thing before, isn't that neat?

    I hope you have a wonderful week!

    Anne

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  5. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Hi Carolyn!!! wonderful to catch up with you !!! This giveaway piece is wonderful...I will have to head over and check out her blog....always great to meet new people....and that chocolate thingy is hilarious!!!

    Have a wonderful week!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  6. RosemaryMay 3, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Not a big chocolate fan, but I will do the fun little puzzle anyway. I love those kinds of games.
    Have a great week,
    Rosemary

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  7. Draffin BearsMay 3, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Hi Anne,

    Yes, I thought it was fun, but apparently it only applies to 2010.
    I hope that you have a wonderful week.

    Thank you Diana, and it is always lovely to meet new blog friends. Rebecca, has a lovely place and makes such gorgeous creations and is very talented.

    Many thanks Rosemary and have a great week.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  8. Julia @ Vintage with LacesMay 3, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    That was really neat! Thanks for the fun, Carolyn!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  9. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Love chocolate! The math puzzle is fun! It's good to visit your blog as always!
    (((hugs)))
    ~TattingChic ♥

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  10. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMay 3, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    My 40th birthday truly was the best as I threw a sit down dinner party for 20 friends and served them. It was a great nite. That helicopter ride looks like fun. Rebecca's collage is beautiful! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead. :) Tammy

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  11. Laura~Pretty PixMay 3, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Amazing and fun. Thanks for the math quiz!

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  12. AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Nice post, as usual!! Thank you for your comment on my blog!!

    Agneta

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  13. LolaMay 3, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    NEAT IDEA! HOPE YOU HAVE A FABULOUSSS WEEK!

    XOXO LOLA;)

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  14. Gypsy PurpleMay 3, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Loved your post!

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  15. UnknownMay 3, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Wow, never done anyhtining like this chocolate Math. :-))) It is a lot of fun! I even shared it with my daughter. :-))) The Give Away item looks so beautiful! I am wishing you wonderful week ahead.:-)

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  16. BarbaraMay 3, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Extraordinary! I always wonder how things like this work!!
    Such fun...will pass it on, Carolyn.

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  17. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    Ciao carissima!!!

    Sai DOLCISSIMA Carolyn che sei SIMPATICISSIMA??? ;o)

    GRAZIEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

    Troppo carina!

    Buona settimana anche a te tesoro caro!

    Kisses a you my sweet friend!!

    Forever...NI

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  18. Couture CarrieMay 4, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    Very cool, on both counts!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  19. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 4, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    That is the craziest thing! I'm going to blog about it, too! That was SO much fun! ♥

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  20. Draffin BearsMay 4, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    You are very welcome Julia, and many thanks for your visit today.

    Thanks TattingChic and lovely to have a visit from you.

    Hi Tammy,

    Glad that your 40th was a great time, having a dinner party with your friends. Wishing you a lovely week.

    Hi Laura,

    It was fun and glad that you enjoyed the maths quiz.

    thank you Agneta, lovely to have a visit from you.

    Many thanks Lola and Nora, and I hope that your week is wonderful.

    Thank you Gypsy.

    Hi Anya,

    Glad that you and your daughter enjoyed the little chocolate maths game. Rebecca's giveaway is beautiful. Happy week.

    Hi Barbara,

    Yes, I wonder at someone sitting down and working out things like this. They must have a different brain to mine.

    Many thanks, dear Ni and wishing you a very happy week.

    Thank you Couture Carrie.

    Hi Diane,

    Was fun and glad that you enjoyed this. Thanks for your visit.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  21. The Victorian ParlorMay 4, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Yes I love chocolate! Isn't that age in chocolate thing great? I did this at work and was amazed that it was my exact age:).

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  22. Marsha @ Tattered ChickMay 4, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    How cool is that!!!

    I'm a bit behind in visiting blogs! Yesterday I was so tired after the mini flea market I didn't make my rounds!

    Thank you for visiting today!

    xxoo

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  23. maría ceciliaMay 4, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Hola dear Carolyn, a very precise chocolate calculator!!! how fun!!
    Thanks for the link to this so gorgeous fabric collage, it`s sooo pretty.
    Muchos cariños,
    Maria Cecilia

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  24. Draffin BearsMay 4, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Hi Kim,

    Amazing how it comes up with your correct age.
    Thanks for your visit.

    Hi Marsha,

    I enjoyed seeing your miniatures today, the chef and kitchen are wonderful.

    Many thanks Maria Cecilia for visiting me today.
    Rebecca's collage is lovely and a beautiful giveaway.
    Happy week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  25. koraleeMay 4, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    That is amazing...now who thinks of these things? Hugs for a great new week. xoxo

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  26. Draffin BearsMay 4, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Many thanks Koralee and it is interesting that someone can work this out.
    I hope that you are having a great week.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  27. JeanneMay 4, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    I love everything you share
    I love you
    Jeanne

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  28. Queen BeeMay 4, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Very cool trick that chocolate age calculator!

    That Rebeccar is so wonderful and talented.

    Have a wonderful week!

    Denise

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  29. Haute WorldMay 4, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    Wow, can't believe the chocolate calculator worked! There most be some bored mathematicians out there, but good for us ;-)

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  30. Wish on a WhiskerMay 5, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    Hi Carolyn~ I enjoyed catching up on your blog. I love the ~Age by Chocolate~ quiz. I'll get my husband to do it when he gets home. FUN! Your daughter's cupcakes are inspiring me to do some baking. *smile* Have a lovely week! ~Mandy (I sent you a little note through your website. Hope you get it.)

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  31. NancyMay 5, 2010 at 5:05 AM

    Oh, that is very cool! I'm not sure I want to be reminded of my age...but I'll take chocolate anytime!!
    Love the post below of you going in a helicopter. Fun, Fun!

    Hope you are having a lovely day!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  32. Draffin BearsMay 5, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Thank you Jeanne, for your visit and kind words.

    Many thanks Densie and I agree with you, Rebecca is very talented and love what she creates.

    Hi Haute World,

    Yes, it really does work and the mathematician that came up with this must be interesting to have worked this out.

    Many thanks Mandy, for your visit and kind words. I did get your email, thank you very much.

    Thanks Nancy, and yes, we do not really want to be reminded of our age, but the chocolate will be nice.
    Happy week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  33. Faded PlainsMay 5, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    That's so weird...wonder who comes up with this stuff...too cool.

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  34. Draffin BearsMay 5, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Hi Andrea,

    Thank you for your visit.
    All I can say, the people that work out these sort of things, must have a lot of time, to do this.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  35. icandy...May 5, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    sweet carolyn,
    this chocolate calculator is really making me want something sweet!!! :)
    i hope that you are having a beautiful day!
    hugs,
    christina

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  36. Draffin BearsMay 5, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Thanks Christina, for visiting me and I hope that you are having a great day.
    Sorry I have made you hungry for some chocolate.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  37. Bella SinclairMay 6, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    No WAY! Huh. Wonder why it only works this year. Well, I certainly will not wrap my brain around that.

    Thanks for the fun!

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  38. Draffin BearsMay 6, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Hi Bella,

    No don't ask me that question - maths was not a strong subject of mine.
    I thought it was fun and glad that you liked this.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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It always makes me happy to read your comments
and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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