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Badge Drop #9: Comments & MORE to EXPLORE!

by mariah

Oh, hi there! Did we totally OVERWHELM YOU with the SERIOUS AMOUNT OF BADGE-NESS we dropped last week? Or are you taking it all in stride? From what we've seen, we're guessing Option #2, since we can see you've been out and about to EXPLORE terrariums, branches and parks GALORE!

So, just to keep the spirit of exploration going, we've got MORE EXPLORER badges for you this time around — badges that might help you get to know the WONDERS of the U-M LIBRARIES (yep, you can go there, even if you're not a student or staff member): two for in-person hunting, and another that takes you deeper into Detroit history via some of U-M's online collections. Cool, huh? We hope you like 'em!

This week's badges reward you for commenting, so help out other players in each thread, ask questions, and join in on conversation about library events. And so far, we've seen you getting (out in the) WILD, as well as SNAPPING SHELFIES, which — we admit — are our favorite kind of selfies. Keep those coming!

2014 Badge Drop #9
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We've still got a few more weeks of SUPER SUMMER FUN, so keep up the AWESOME GAME-PLAY, chime in to let us know which badges you LOVE THE MOST, and as always...



THANKS FOR PLAYING!

Comments

@fierce black girl It's there. They have a special section of new release movies for $1, and the paper with the code was on the end of the shelf I think.

Submitted by AprilCDB on Fri, 08/08/2014 - 8:42pm

My badge for the main branch has something wrong with it. I have entered 24 codes from the main branch but it's not counting three of them. I've sent an email through contact us several days ago and have not gotten a response.

@AprilCDB -

Some of the codes you get at the main library don't count for the badge (like the one found in the courtyard). There are actually some 28 codes in the building. Use the clues in the badge listing to find them all - also the clues are grouped by floor if that helps you.

Lat and I went to UMMA today. There was quite a bit of walking involved in getting the badge, but the art is amazing. I had no idea "we" had a Whistler masterpiece on display. What an amazing place!

Ah, well. I wondered if it was something like that. I'm only behind on the park explorer badges so I guess I'll have to revisit some badges from last year to keep me busy. Or I could, you know, vacuum or something...

Realized how little I commented/starred/reviewed/tagged this summer compared to last summer, especially commenting. As for the UM badges, yay Audubon! I actually have The Birds of America and it's not so much a read-read book as a stare-at-the-pretty-pictures book :)

Submitted by Avliss on Fri, 08/08/2014 - 11:00pm

Yay, new badges to complete! Is anyone else having trouble with the "A Tail Dark and Grim" badge? I collected all the codes, but it's still listed as incomplete. Ah, well, hopefully it will straighten out on its own.

My favourite this round was the pirate badge - I knew Stevenson made up a lot of pirate details, but I didn't know the factoid about the song "Dead Man's Chest". Really cool!

@avliss, Hmm... I saw you were having trouble, so I tried to earn the badge and enter all the codes myself, and the badge did seem to award just fine. See if the next time you have a "scoring event" or earn another badge the Grim badge shows up - sometimes badges are funny that way. It looks like a handful of people *have* been able to earn it do far. If it doesn't show up, though, please let us know through a "Contact Us" and we'll get to the bottom of it!

Lat and I went to the Hatcher Library (the Graduate Library), today. First time we'd ever been there. I was glad I had my phone to text in the codes, but they were pretty straight forward once we found the main entrance and the elevators.

Yes, that one was super cool. We could have an entire piratical set of badges! And a pirate hat or bandana with the AADL logo for a shop item.

Ok, seriously suggesting a bandana for the shop next yeat!

Submitted by beeniepie on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 12:26am

Hi fellow summer gamers,

I just spotted details about the summer game wrap up party on the events page: http://www.aadl.org/events/33755

I hope all of the active players can make it, I am not looking forward to the game ending, but I am eagerly anticipating the party!!!

I response to the comment about liking the Hatcher Library badges, Yes--the pay off for those badges is double or triple if a person hasn't been there before and sees for the first time how amazing the U of M's collection(s) is(are). I remember the first time I saw what was available in terms of maps--it was like being a kid in a candy store.

Submitted by LibraryMaven on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 9:35am

All of the UM libraries are a lot of fun to explore, and the Clark, apart from being the map and government documents library, is the connector between the Hatcher Graduate Library and the Shapiro Undergraduate Library. How convenient! Apart from the stuff highlighted in the awesome badge, the globes are worth a closer look. One is actually a globe of the moon, and another one shows constellations. My personal favorite is a globe from WWII that came with an envelope that you could send in after the war to get stickers to place on the globe and reshape country boundaries, depending on the political outcome of the war.

Submitted by beeniepie on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 3:38pm

Hi Fellow Summer Gamers,

I've never visited any of the UM libraries. Since it's a graduate library, I'm wondering if it's inappropriate to bring my 3 year old. He's been pretty good about finding library codes with me, but he's not always the quietest patron. Any thoughts?

Beeniepie, the ladies at the reference desk didn't mind my somewhat, er, exhuberant young child skipping through the room. I recommend Saturday mornings. No one is looking too stressed out as it's the summer. You won't be going through the stacks. I wouldn't worry about it. We had the Audubon room to ourselves. The Clark Library is basically along a walkway and there are lots of couches and neat globes. I think you'll be okay. You don't have to look extremely hard to find the codes, either.

If you haven't done the UMMA badge, it's right next door. (Mind the scary guards. One saw us coming and jumped up and was very protective of the labels, warning us not to touch.)

A general tip: leave out the article in the Audubon book title.

Finally, I've emailed a couple times over the past 2 weeks about six expired codes. I don't know what's going on, but could someone please get back to me? Thanks.

Submitted by SBNB on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 4:21pm

I don't usually like pop culture trivia, but I actually knew some of the answers to the pop music badge's clues. So thanks for dumbing this one down for me!

Submitted by amym on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 9:14pm

I've been in Canada the last few weeks, and I'm so behind. This game actually makes me not mi d coming back from vacation

Submitted by SBNB on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 9:38pm

I'm considering doing the Barton Nature Area badge tomorrow. Can anyone tell me what the trails are like? Are they stroller accessible? Thanks.

@SBNB Probably depends on your stroller. I'm remembering reasonably wide dirt paths, wood plank bridges, and one steep hill or stairs at the end. But it was my first trip there and it was a while ago that we did it, so someone else might be a better judge.

@SBNB: I didn't have to go on long trails to find codes for Barton so I don't know much about them. If you are going there just to find the codes: the first two can be found near the smaller parking area and you don't even have to go across the bridge or into a trail. Third code is easy. I drove up to the larger parking lot to get rest of the codes. I went across the bridge (up to that is stroller accessible for sure even though it is not paved), got the codes, walked back to go left toward the dam up to the impound to get the last one (which I eventually ended up finding on the internet as I had to get home early). It didn't take much time.

Submitted by mjanen on Sun, 08/10/2014 - 8:09pm

Just finished the Main Branch Master badge. For those that were having trouble, I was surprised that the terrarium code was also one of the Master Branch codes, without much of a hint. I assumed my missing code was the code I found in the hall and was waiting, for no good reason, to enter the terrarium one. Entering the terrarium code triggered the badge and the one in the hall was just a bonus. So maybe that caused some others confusion as well.

Submitted by sharmas on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 5:00am

Hi Summer Game Players,

I am having a problem with the 4th code for the With Fronds Like These badge. Any hints?

Submitted by crwilley on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 9:55am

There's also one code on the third floor of the Downtown library that's worth points but doesn't seem to be required for the Branch Explorer badge.

I love the Park Explorer badges, even though they're not all parks this year! It's really driving home the idea that the library is connected to the whole community, not just a place to go check out books.

Submitted by asopijw65 on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 10:32am

Almost done with all of the outdoor explorer badges (unless more get added)! I just have one left. I used my Saturday and Sunday to just visit the UM libraries and the parks.

Submitted by ginarae3 on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 11:19am

We went to Barton yesterday. The trails are probably wide enough for a stroller, but there are a lot of roots sticking up from the ground. A jogging stroller could probably handle it. Parker Mill is more stroller friendly, IMO.

@ginarae3 - Thanks for the extra info about Barton Nature Area. I don't have a jogging stroller, but if I take my husband, maybe he can pick it up when there are road blocks. But it will have to wait for a less rainy day!

Submitted by Fevvers - STAR473 on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 11:54am

Badges Badges Badges Badges
MUSHROOM! MUSHROOM!

Ahem. Carry on.

Submitted by ValerieL Staff on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 3:11pm

@Fevvers - LOL! Thanks for making me laugh with your "Badges Badges...." comment. I needed the laugh/smile today. So thanks.

Whoops - apparently I accidentally hit "save" twice. Oops!

Submitted by Fevvers - STAR473 on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 11:58am

Felt a bit too awkward last week to take a "shelfie" - had my arms full of books, anyhow. But Mallett's Creek was hopping, and there wasn't much in the way of a quiet corner to take a pic. Maybe will manage before it's too late.

I'd love to do more "In the Wild" ones, though.

Submitted by ssmyth on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 1:06pm

I'm struggling with the second clue for With Frods Like Us. I believe I know what to search on 'fxxxxx' but that returns 614 items in the catalog! YIKES. Does anyone have any hints for me?

Thanks!

Submitted by Fevvers - STAR473 on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 1:20pm

How on earth did you wonderful coders/game creators/writers manage to avoid the temptation of a "Hail Hydra" code? ;)

There is a lot of fun to be had just reading the clues and clever, punny codes. Well done.

Submitted by ginarae3 on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 1:26pm

I completed the Clark Library Exhibits badge yesterday. Beware: the library and the Audubon Room have different hours! I didn't get to do the Audubon Room and now I have to go back.

Submitted by mjanen on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 1:26pm

@ssmyth Sounds as if you don't have the right term yet. You should get 6 results. Perhaps you are trying the instrument rather than a part of the instrument. It has three syllables.

Submitted by chioma on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 1:32pm

I love those badges where you either like do a star rating or write a review and you get a badge. So Cool!
I love the aald summer game. All I have to do is read and I can get points to earn super cool prizes!
I love those badges where you either like do a star rating or write a review and you get a badge. So Cool!
I can not wait for the 2014 giga chocolate to come out. All my halloween candy had been out since!
I love the aald summer game. All I have to do is read and I can get points to earn super cool prizes!
five more until I reach my next badge
oops! Forgot the explamation point
almost there!
just a couple more!
I wish that there were a catagory for kids Tv shows. Especially this show called the regular show. I think thta it;s so funny. I also think that the badges look really cool, a lot cooler than the ones from all the last seasons!
three more comments till my next badge.......
I know it's about coffee but they already had a coffee one!
I wonder what the something simulating one is

Submitted by chioma on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 2:47pm

Some times what I don't like about the badges is that the clues are really hard for me to understand. When I don't understand one I go to the hits but i still don't understand them. Like for my bountiful berry days I had all the codes except the last one and it took my nearly a month to find! I'm so glad that I have the badge now, if I didn't that would mean I did all that work for nothing! I have had more badges that I have ever had since I started the aadl summer game. I think it's amazing, I love the prizes. The collapsible box is super cool and so are the glass tumblers. Most of all I love the binoculars and after that the water bottle. I think a third of the stuff that I have is from the aadl summer game. it's just amazing!

@chioma So glad that you like the prizes!

As for some of the trickier codes - remember that it's totally a-OK to ask other players for hints here in the comment threads. Lots of people help each other to solve some of the trickier clues/find the trickier codes - so don't feel bad about asking for help!

Submitted by hathaway1066@y… on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 5:31pm

Don't mean to be a party pooper--everybody's <em>fully </em> entitled to their own way of enjoying the Summer Game--but wanted to up-vote, or 'like' or whatever those who are make comments that have some substance to them. Thanks for the effort.

I find that replying to others' comments, so that there's a conversation started, or an exchange, is one way to do that.

Don't know if anyone feels the same and if not, I hope this doesn't keep you all from enjoying in other ways.

Submitted by hathaway1066@y… on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 5:50pm

Okay--don't know if I'm just missing something or if there's a glitch, any help/hint is appreciated: I've got 4 of the 5 for 'Why So Cerieus' and I <em>though</em> I had the 4th, but it doesn't show up as done.

Usually there's something I missed, so I'm expecting that's so here, specially since others HAVE earned the badge, but I tried the 3 nick names/alternate names for the flower that Wikipedia gives, and there's one that leads to book in the 'teen' category with a code, and I've entered that code, but it doesn't seem to be what I need for that fourth spot.

Thanks for any input.

@hathawas - If you're searching for the right thing, you should get 6 results when you search by keyword for everything and then narrow the age group to teen. The code is in the first result. I think I remember finding a code that was actually for something else while trying to do this clue.

Submitted by mjanen on Mon, 08/11/2014 - 6:49pm

@hathawas Not sure what's up. I don't think the nicknames are particularly relevant here, but literature references are on the Wikipedia page. I'm guessing only one of those is a teen novel.

Submitted by willow on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 9:31am

I am emailing in via "contact us" my third request in two weeks for expired codes to be fixed.

I know that library staff are busy, but it is a bit frustrating that no one responded about two out of four cups being broken, and this batch of expired codes.

But when the first code in a badge was expired, I waited a week or more for a response, then the second code in the badge is expired, and I have waited more than two weeks for it to unexpire, and I can only assume all the rest of them are also expired, there is no hope of finishing before time runs out. I have basically given up in great disappointment, whereas I had been quite excited about making up for weak effort in previous years. (I've found a large number of expired codes.)

I can't remember exactly which badges they are from, anymore, but I am waiting for one code each to be unexpired in the "Tiny Bit Weird" and "Almost Weird" badges from 2012, for example.

Submitted by AprilCDB on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 12:37pm

Does anyone know if all of the codes are locatable and active from last years Park Explorer Badges for The Arb and Bandemer Park? I want to try and get these done before the SG ends this year, but it's going to be close (most likely doing on the 30 and 31st). I'm worried that if I have a problem with the codes, I won't have enough time to get the issues resolved before the SG ends.

@April, I know at least one of the Bandemeer Codes (the last one, I believe) is no longer up. However, anyone who goes - collect the codes you can, then send us a Contact Us request - we'll be happy to send you the remaining code(s) so you can get that badge. It might take us a little while to get back to you, but we will! :)

In the future, we hope to have the staff and time to spruce up/update some of the prior years' badges!

@mariah, will someone respond with enough time to get the codes in before the game closes? If I'm not able to go until the 30 or 31st I don't see how I can earn the badge this summer. I'm hoping I can go next weekend, but due to a medicall condition that I will be dealing with next Friday, I expect to be laid up all weekend and I don't know if I can get it done before then.

Submitted by Fevvers - STAR473 on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 3:45pm

Any chance the commenting and reviewing badges could carry over completely for next summer? (My reviews tend to be longer and more detailed than I plan and my fingers are falling off, but I really like doing them since I have some time for it.)

@Fevvers -- I track and review my books all year 'round at the Goodreads web site. When the summer game rolls around, I copy my reviews from the previous non-summer-game-months from Goodreads to the AADL site in order to earn the points for them.

Submitted by asopijw65 on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 4:51pm

I definitely appreciate well thought out reviews. I've been seeing a lot of reviews just to get the badge, like 'awesome' or 'good'. I feel like the reviews should actually be useful.

I really appreciate decent reviews. It's not very helpful when every review someone submits is, "I loved it!", making it possible for them to submit five in one minute. Amazon has a minimum number of characters required in their reviews.

It's annoying to see people not putting any effort into reviews. I mean, a few words for commenting is ok as long as it relates to the topic, but that doesn't apply for reviews! If the staff is busy with other part of SG I would be happy to find all sorts of low quality reviews for the staff and email the links...

I know the topic of points-o-matic comes up from time to time. The points earned from those do not go towards what you can use in the summer game shop. I think the aadl staff has said the points really just earn you bragging rights as you move up the all games leaderboard. I admit, when I found that out I stopped doing any points-o-matic things.

I knew I couldn't use the points for anything, and I don't do it anymore, either. I seem to get stuck in loops of typing in the same text three different times...and that's really boring.

I'd prefer to brag about my position in the summer game overall than over points-o-matic, I think, if I were inclined to brag. ;)

Submitted by camelsamba on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 11:53pm

Hey @Zekicmom, when I want a 5 or 10 minute mindless online activity during non-summer-game months, I turn to points-o-matic. I find it works better for me than many other forms of web surfing / time-wasting, since I can easily quit within 5 or 10 minutes. (For the helpful reviews mode, I tell myself that I will quit once I see 10 helpful reviews. The ratio of unhelpful to helpful can be quite skewed!!)

Yeah, I hate to admit, it, but since I discovered that Points-O-Matic points couldn't be used in the shop, I've done almost none. Oh well, what can I say?

Totally agree. A minimum number of characters would be good. And I would like to be able to flag reviews right from the catalog entry. Too many are vague, unhelpful, and sometimes completely irrelevant to the item. It's especially bad when badge-hunting in the catalog and a review is just a few words about the badge hint. Really not in the spirit of things, I feel.

I've noticed when looking for some badges that there tend to be clusters of reviews around a given day. My theory is that people find the book while hunting for the badge codes, and write a quick review before submitting the code. Most of these tend to be of the (nearly useless) "good" or "I liked it" variety. Ugh!

Submitted by Cloverdale on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 8:50pm

Stuck on Old News-Drawing of UFO. I swear we've tried every combination of the required name-first, last with middle initial, with out, and even tried the title (rank). Help! Thanks!

Submitted by AprilCDB on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 9:07pm

I am very frustrated with the Audubon Room badge. I did not realize the room has completely different hours than the library and I missed accessing the room by 30 minutes. SG people, please, please, when sending us to locations with hours it would be appreciated if in the info you'd give us their hours of operation. I would have planned my trip downtown differently had I known and I made the mistake of looking up the libraries hours and did not look for a web page for the room itself. I don't know if I can get to the room during their hours of operation now.

Oh no! AprilCDB, sorry to hear you went when it was closed. I went to the library on a Saturday morning and so I didn't encounter that. But I didn't realize the hours were different.

I don't understand how the Audubon badge will work, given the page is turned weekly.

I noticed the hours when looking for terrariums downtown. I thought they were all in windows so I could go anytime. It turns out this is only the case for one. The rest are inside the stores. Luckily they were open, but I clearly didn't understand that aspect.

AprilCDB -- that's weird, I was there right before 11 am last Saturday. I went to the library first because UMMA hadn't yet opened. I was able to finish both U of M badges.

Curioser and curioser, AprilCDB! That schedule of hours is definitely helpful. I sure didn't check it, and I'm sorry it was closed when you went.

It is one of the most frustrating codes to enter, in my opinion. I was in the room, staring right at the item in question, and had to text about 5 things to the library before the code was accepted. The solution was to omit the leading article from the title.

Thanks for the tip. I know the hint says you might be able to guess the first code (I did) but you won't be able to guess the second code. I tried Goggling info on the book and tried numerous different things, and I could not guess the second clue. So I am going to try and get down there on Saturday afternoon to get this one code that I need.

The book is open to a page with a picture of a bird. The code is written on the page and is the caption of the illustration, naming the pictured bird. (However, since the pages are turned weekly, I am not sure how the badge is going to account for this.)

@willow, if you look at the badge, it shows there are four codes for the second code. To earn the badge, you only need one of the four codes. So my guess is, AADL asked for the info on each of the four pages that would be displayed during the remaining time of the game so that anyone of the codes will work for whenever a player goes.

Submitted by beeniepie on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 12:22am

@AprilCDB -- It looks like the Audobon Room badge was updated with the hours, thank you! I plan on visiting the UofM libraries on Friday, and knowing the hours will be a big help. Especially since we only have a few weeks left of the game.

Submitted by beeniepie on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 12:31am

@AprilCDB -- and I just completed the Arb badge two weeks ago, and all of the codes were still posted except the first code.

Submitted by beeniepie on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 12:36am

@AADL staff -- Since this string brought up both points-o-matic and reviews, I'm curious what you do with the data collected during helpful review mode? I'm wondering if maybe if some of the less stellar reviews gets enough "not helpful" votes, they will disappear, or at least appear near the bottom.

Submitted by asopijw65 on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:26am

Don't forget about the codes at the coupon sponsors! I still need to visit Zingerman's, Moosejaw, and the others.

Submitted by cinderellariley on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 4:14pm

Glad I finished up the Downtown Library badge before the closure.

Submitted by AprilCDB on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 9:25pm

Thank you SG staff for adding hours to the Audubon badge quickly after I brought the issue up. Your attentiveness and quick response are appreciated and shows what a great library we have!

Submitted by edbak on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 10:19am

The "A Tail Dark and Grim" badge was fun. I always love looking through the pictures on the Old News site.

Submitted by sara on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 10:56am

Trivia Question for Readers of Mystery Fiction:

Often, on page 100 of a mystery book there is a slash through the middle 0. Why? What does this mean? Is it a superstition? Someone is making the slashes, so someone must know the answer.

Submitted by mjanen on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 7:09pm

Finally made it to the Audubon Room. The papyrus related exhibit takes up most of the little room and was quite cool. Also though the page changes the badge seems to recognize that; so don't worry about the page changes. The one you see should work. Though I had trouble even with glasses seeing the letters...

My husband went downtown for me this afternoon since he got off work early. He was texting me while I was at work with different things to try for the bird and none of them worked. He gave me the common name of the bird and I was able to find a copy of the print online which gave me the code. So... I recommend having the ability to enter the code while standing in front of the book .

I recommend trying to enter the codes while trying to complete all the explorer badges. My attempt at one code failed, leading to my realization that I'd misread the sign and entered the wrong thing.

@willow - I'd say if you're not entering the codes at the park as you go along, take a picture of the sign/bench/area so you're not relying on your memory or what you might have written down.

I, personally, don't like trying to enter the codes on my phone personally because I don't like switching windows between the list of clues and a window for entering codes. So if I take a photo of the requested thing, then I can enter the code later at home. :) Works well. :)

I've written down the wrong answer before. I always take a pic or enter it on the spot now. But for the Audubon Room I recommend entering the second clue on site to ensure you've got it right. My husband tried to take a pic and the writing on the print is to light so the pic didn't turn out.

I like to take photos of the codes in the libraries, too, to make sure I get them right. Sometimes if I text the code from inside I'm in a hurry or it is just slow to for the conformation message to reach me. I try not to be obnoxious about taking the pics inside somewhere.

Submitted by Gabriela Valderrama on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 8:10pm

The newest plant badge isn't coming up on my or my friend(she's also doing the SG)'s badge lists but it's showing up on the badge drop. Is anyone else having this problem??

Submitted by beeniepie on Sat, 08/16/2014 - 8:55pm

@camelsamba -- what a great idea about copying and pasting your goodreads book reviews. Thanks for sharing! I'll have to keep that in mind.

Submitted by asopijw65 on Sun, 08/17/2014 - 5:29pm

For the park badges, I always print out the clues and enter them on my phone as I find them. I don't want to risk using the wrong code after I leave the park lol

I do what asopijw65 does....and besides, my phone doesn't even have a camera! My kids and I share reading the clues and writing them down from a print-out. :)

Submitted by asopijw65 on Sun, 08/17/2014 - 9:37pm

Oh yah I take pictures of the codes in the library too. Sometimes it gets awkward, especially when people are nearby or sitting near the codes.

We were in one park and saw several people also standing by the signs, reading them very closely. We thought we'd stumbled on summer gamers! But I ended up concluding they were students, as I eventually saw that they were filling out long worksheets.

@willow

We got asked by a man at Dolph park if we were there for just codes or to walk the trail lol! We wanted to walk the trail but the poison ivy scared me off since I am super allergic to it!

Submitted by beeniepie on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 10:08pm

Yes, I drew some odd stares when I was trying to take a shelfie. Alas, I ended up using a photo of my preschooler because he looked relaxed and happy, whereas I looked self-conscious -- a Kardashian I am not.

Submitted by estermyer on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 4:39pm

I just earned the Ultra Comment Master Badge :D yay! only have to do 25 more to get the supreme one :)

Submitted by wendylv on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 10:12pm

I liked these new park explorer badges. They were a good change of pace.

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