Anyone in NZ want a ring? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Tully Mars · 06-05-2009, 09:44 AM

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WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A New Zealand man, spurned by the woman of his dreams, has come up with a novel way of disposing of the diamond engagement ring he bought her -- a treasure hunt.

Anyone keen to pick up the ring, valued at NZ$5,000 ($3,268), will need to be in New Zealand's capital city, Wellington, on Saturday to join the hunt, the Dominion Post newspaper reported.

"I met this girl I thought was pretty cool, bought a ring, turns out she wasn't as keen," Anthony Gardiner, a 29-year-old call-center worker, told the Dominion Post.

Clues to the ring's whereabouts will start being posted on social networking site Twitter (http:/twitter.com/donoogle_com) at 8 a.m. local time on Saturday (2000 GMT on Friday).

Gardiner says he will keep posting clues, and if the ring is not found by the end of the day, "my clues will suddenly change into directions."

Having bought the ring in Hong Kong, he couldn't return it, and didn't want to sell it, so he hit upon the treasure hunt.

Hanging on to it in the hopes of finding a willing recipient is also not an option. "Obviously, it's been a pretty unlucky ring for me," Gardiner said, adding he hoped it would be found by somebody who has "found a cool chick and who wants to give them something they normally wouldn't be able to afford."

Interesting idea. I feel sorry the guys interest wasn't interested. But sounds like he's got a good attitude about the situation. Doesn't want the ring, isn't hoping/looking for a hook-up. Just doesn't want the ring for personal reasons, which are understandable. Plus wants someone else to be happy.

Wish I were in NZ, I like treasure hunt type stuff. Not that I have any want or need for ring. But if nothing else it would be a good conversation piece.

Thoughts?

Redjake · 06-05-2009, 10:21 AM

this is sort of like geocaching!

ShaniFaye · 06-05-2009, 10:28 AM

The guy I was dating before Dave lives in Wellington....I must tell him to find it for me lol

Tully Mars · 06-05-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Redjake

this is sort of like geocaching!

I tried that. My accountant is really into it. But down here it's not that popular. So I ended up placing several and finding a few. Got to the point where I was down to finding one's I'd left or ones I just gave up on.

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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye

The guy I was dating before Dave lives in Wellington....I must tell him to find it for me lol

You should! If I knew anyone living there I let them know. But chances are it's a well known thing down there.

Xerxys · 06-05-2009, 02:48 PM

This reminds me, Kiss FM in Kenya was giving away $1K USD in cash in a detergent tin somewhere down in Nairobi!! There was a MASSIVE scramble and for 4 weeks no one else was listening to anything else. Even the teachers in school devoted their free time to gathering vlues. There used to be several sessions of people calling in and a series of "Hot, hot ... hot ... lukewarm, Cold, frozen, other side of hell, warming up, breaking ice, warmer, warmer, hot hot ..."

It was fuckin' annoying!!

Tully Mars · 06-05-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerxys

It was fuckin' annoying!!

In the future could you tell us what you really think?

I find vague people sooooo fucking annoying.

Xerxys · 06-05-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tully Mars

In the future could you tell us what you really think?

I find vague people sooooo fucking annoying.

I just said, the process was annoying, so is this process ... sorry, thought that was obvious ...

dlish · 06-05-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerxys

I just said, the process was annoying, so is this process ... sorry, thought that was obvious ...

so did anyone end up finding the money???

...thats whats reaalllllly anoying me

CinnamonGirl · 06-06-2009, 12:04 AM

Who the hell spends that much on an engagement ring?

Tully Mars · 06-06-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CinnamonGirl

Who the hell spends that much on an engagement ring?

Lot's of people. Adjust for inflation and I did.

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Originally Posted by dlish

so did anyone end up finding the money???

...thats whats reaalllllly anoying me

No one cares what annoys you.

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Originally Posted by Xerxys

I just said, the process was annoying, so is this process ... sorry, thought that was obvious ...

So now it's the process, crap man spit it out.

blahblah454 · 06-06-2009, 09:26 AM

I was following this thread okay up until the last 4 or so posts. I fail to detect any sarcasm and only anger. May this be because I just woke up and my senses are still foggy? Plus its raining outside and it has not rained here in close to a month or so.

Anywho I hope some deserving lad finds that ring and not some rich tycoon of some sort (not sure what kind of tycoons hang out in NZ)

snowy · 06-06-2009, 09:27 AM

Yeah, you need some coffee, blahblah

CinnamonGirl · 06-06-2009, 11:16 AM

No anger here. I actually think this is kind of a fun idea. I was just in shock that people really spend that much...

Xerxys · 06-06-2009, 12:46 PM

Yeah, some dude who worked for a butchery found the cash in a detergent tin at some back of somewhere ... turns out he wasn't even looking for it. Rumor has it that they were in 1's!!

Tully Mars · 06-06-2009, 01:31 PM

Cash? Thought folks were looking for a ring? Who the hell needs cash?

The OP of this thread must be a real winner, can't even get the most basic of info right, moron.

Psst... you need more sleep, coffee or something Mr. Blah.

ASU2003 · 06-06-2009, 07:18 PM

I've been to Wellington, it is a nice city. It would be fun to take part in this search.

06-05-2009, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	The guy I was dating before Dave lives in Wellington....I must tell him to find it for me lol __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

06-06-2009, 12:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
CinnamonGirl She's Actual Size Location: Central Republic of Where-in-the-Hell	Who the hell spends that much on an engagement ring? __________________ "...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world." "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

06-06-2009, 09:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	Yeah, you need some coffee, blahblah __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

06-06-2009, 11:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
CinnamonGirl She's Actual Size Location: Central Republic of Where-in-the-Hell	No anger here. I actually think this is kind of a fun idea. I was just in shock that people really spend that much... __________________ "...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world." "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

06-06-2009, 01:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Cash? Thought folks were looking for a ring? Who the hell needs cash? The OP of this thread must be a real winner, can't even get the most basic of info right, moron. Psst... you need more sleep, coffee or something Mr. Blah. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

06-05-2009, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	this is sort of like geocaching!

06-05-2009, 02:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	This reminds me, Kiss FM in Kenya was giving away $1K USD in cash in a detergent tin somewhere down in Nairobi!! There was a MASSIVE scramble and for 4 weeks no one else was listening to anything else. Even the teachers in school devoted their free time to gathering vlues. There used to be several sessions of people calling in and a series of "Hot, hot ... hot ... lukewarm, Cold, frozen, other side of hell, warming up, breaking ice, warmer, warmer, hot hot ..." It was fuckin' annoying!!

06-06-2009, 09:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	I was following this thread okay up until the last 4 or so posts. I fail to detect any sarcasm and only anger. May this be because I just woke up and my senses are still foggy? Plus its raining outside and it has not rained here in close to a month or so. Anywho I hope some deserving lad finds that ring and not some rich tycoon of some sort (not sure what kind of tycoons hang out in NZ)

06-06-2009, 12:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	Yeah, some dude who worked for a butchery found the cash in a detergent tin at some back of somewhere ... turns out he wasn't even looking for it. Rumor has it that they were in 1's!!

06-06-2009, 07:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
ASU2003 immoral minority Location: Back in Ohio	I've been to Wellington, it is a nice city. It would be fun to take part in this search.