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Old 11-25-2009, 10:02 PM   #1
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For the usual contest we have every plugfest, how about if we only have 2 categories? I think that would be enough. And for voting, maybe limit those also to keep it simple.
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Old 11-25-2009, 10:03 PM   #2
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Old 11-26-2009, 11:06 AM   #3
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I would like to suggest if we could call the prize for the best plug the "Steve Shiraka award" in honor of Steve as he was such a plug aficionado.

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Old 11-26-2009, 11:08 AM   #4
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Maybe for best "Copy of an original" plug??

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Old 11-27-2009, 08:56 AM   #5
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Maybe for best "Copy of an original" plug??
I think this category would be fitting to be named after the tall guy. I know how much Steve luved the old school stuff. It is by far my favorite.

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Old 11-27-2009, 10:09 AM   #6
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He did! He loved the vintage stuff! Might be cool if the entrant showed an example of the original along with the replicated plug!!

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Old 11-26-2009, 11:42 AM   #7
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I would like to suggest if we could call the prize for the best plug the "Steve Shiraka award" in honor of Steve as he was such a plug aficionado.
Good call Lu ,,, Keep Steve with us as long as Plugfest exist ..
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Old 11-26-2009, 09:31 PM   #8
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Why not rename Plugfest after Steve? As well as teh contest.
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Old 11-26-2009, 09:46 PM   #9
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PlugFest should always be PlugFest......but it will always miss Flaptail. Honor him with the Flaptail plug contest and name the "Best of Show" award after him!

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Old 11-26-2009, 10:40 PM   #10
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Bruce,

I totally agree on dedicating it to Flap. I think if you want to enter a plug into plugfest this year, there should be a mandatory flaptail made. And those flaptails will go into a flaptail category all by themselves. I also think that only entrants should be able to vote.

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Old 11-30-2009, 04:35 PM   #11
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For the usual contest we have every plugfest, how about if we only have 2 categories? I think that would be enough. And for voting, maybe limit those also to keep it simple.
Plus the Novice Builder award? It was one of the best things that ever happened to me!

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Old 11-30-2009, 05:43 PM   #12
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Novice Builder award? Hell yes, I love getting put in my place. The rookies are doing some amazing things these days.
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Old 11-30-2009, 06:24 PM   #13
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Took a look at the old threads and these are the categories we had last year. I bolded 3 I think need to be a part of plugfest. Though I do like having the several categories as it encourages people to build things that are out of the box. I think one way or the other a decision should be made on what categories are going to be included so people can get to building.

Best first year builder
Best representation/restoration of a classic
Best of show
Best hand carved
Wall Hanger
Most likely to catch a cow on its first cast
Novelty plug
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Old 11-30-2009, 06:37 PM   #14
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I would think we keep at least most of the same categories, at least in spirit maybe combining some.

Best overall
Rookie Plug
Best Classic - homage to / restoration of - Steve was big into rebuilding old and dilapidated classics too. Interesting he won it every year (though tied for it some times)
Novelty Plug

We've generally varied the categories but these above I think best inspire the fest.

When you pay admission you get a ticket for door prize AND your simple voting slip and only those slips will be taken for the vote - that should keep it more simple


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Old 11-30-2009, 07:33 PM   #15
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I agree with that John
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Old 12-07-2009, 08:01 PM   #16
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so I guess we'll have 4 plug contest categories

best overall
best Flaptail plug in honor of Steve
best rookie
best novelty
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