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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Scavenger Hunt!

Wow you guys, since it's drizzling, my boss's kids got a snow day. She calls me and asks if there is a good pizza place we can order from as her younger set of twins will be joining us for lunch.

Then she asks me if I could make a scavenger hunt for them.

Now, I'm glad my creativity is appreciated here but I'm a goddamn asst., not a kid's events coordinator. Thank goodness for rhymezone. Here are the hints, in order, that will make a set of 7 year old twins and their friend race around the office.

"Snow days must be very fun
But also come in handy
When you get to visit your mom's work
A go on a hunt for candy

You will find notes like these with hints
So for now ignore the weather
But remember that to win the prize
You must work together!

Here's your first hint- so get ready
Go on and stretch your legs
Remember to use the map as well
As your next clue's in the office of [co-worker]

So when you find him on the map
In his office the hunt begins!
You'll find your next clue
Right behind the twins.

So I put the following behind a copy of this guys' X-mas cards with his kids:
Congratulations- you found the clue!
Looks like you can task it!
Your next clue you will find
In a brown wicker basket

So off you go to find it!
You are hot on the track!
The basket can be found
Where we keep the snacks

Kitchen. Duh:
You guys are too smart! Great gob!
You really take good care-a
The next clue will be found
In the office of Miss [co-worker]

It could be anywhere in there
And great wits you must exhibit
For the clue can be found
In the thing that may say "ribbet"

Frog Rain Boots:
You guys are doing so well!
But hard work you must maintain
Your next clue is in [co worker]'s office
Behind the big thing that repels the rain

Big Umbrella:
You are getting so close
Soon you will have your candy stash
You'll find the next clue in [co-worker]'s office
Underneath where you put the trash

Trash can:
You are almost to the end now
And must be hungry, I presume
Your next clue is next to something with horns
In the BIG conference room

Bull statue:
Excellent work- you're doing great!
We're almost near the finale
The next clue is in [co-worker]'s office
Behind the thing which at home, you can't watch if you have "tally's".

Ok, I should explain that if the kids have "tally's" for bad behavior, they can't watch TV. So this was behind the TV:
The next clue can be found
In something you'll need when you cry
So head to the SMALL conference room
To the thing that will dry your eye

Tissue box:
This next clue is a hard one
Let your brains be your guide
The next hint is in an empty room
On a thing where you might go for a ride

Bike:
Only two more clues left
But for this, real teamwork is required
The next hint is near where [co-worker] sits
In the thing that helps fight fires

Toy Fire Engine (don't ask):
Finally you are near the buried treasure!
A bag of chocolate snacks!
You'll have to go to mom's office
And dig in a place where you may relax."

I put this big bag of candy underneath the cushions of her couch. That was her idea.

Just call me Mary "Tempy" Poppins.

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