Mall Scavenger Hunt - February 3, 2017

Godfrey: Do you mind telling me just what a scavenger hunt is?

Irene: Well, a scavenger hunt is exactly like a treasure hunt, except in a treasure hunt you try to find something you want, and in a scavenger hunt you try to find something that nobody wants.

~ William Powell and Carole Lombard in My Man Godfrey ~

On Friday, February 3, 2017, 9 Women Who Wine joined Christy for a Scavenger Hunt at the Tucson Mall. Teams were chosen randomly. While Christy shopped until she nearly dropped, the 3 teams were given instructions, a deadline and a list of items to find. Such a list! On top of that, there were riddles to solve with points given for each correct answer and 2 more for a picture of the store with at least one team member.

There were 36 items to find, including collecting items such as a french fry, an ice cream sample spoon, napkin with a store name (thank you Starbucks!) and red, purple or white candy.

At the end of the hunt, we all know that the kiddie Helicopter ride costs $.75, a slice of Stromboli pizza is $5.29, the Lost & Found is on the 2nd floor next to JCPenney, Dillard's bathroom on the lower floor has 5 stalls, and it costs $5.00 to rent a Racer Smart Carte for children. Our teams also were told not to take pictures of store signs and security guards. The new whole world of mall security. Good thing phones have that reverse thing so you can take a picture backwards.  

LtoR - Connie, Judy and Cathy
Team Chardonnay

LtoR - Debbie, Judy and Vicky
Team Merlot

LtoR - Kelly, Daryl and Susie
Team Zinfandel

A sample of the items we had to find:

Picture of a person with a neck tattoo. This guy was terrific!

Selfie with security guard...Apparently not from the front!
Susie is having a good time, Daryl is concentrating like heck and
Kelly looks like an evil elf!

Mannequin with Purple or Red Dress

The Most "Blingy" shoes - Wow!

Shopper with dyed red or purple hair - nailed it!

Thank goodness Christy warned us to wear comfy shoes for this event!

Afterwards we convened at The Cheesecake Factory for lunch and libations. Carole and her Mom, Delores, were able to join us for lunch.

We completed our scoring with Team Merlot (Debbie, Judy and Vicky) winning top score, Team Chardonnay (Connie, Judy and Cathy) won second and Team Zinfandel (Kelly, Daryl and Susie) placed last but not least.

Our fabulous organizer Christy!

LtoR - Vicky, Susie, Daryl, Kelly Connie and Pam
Cathy, Delores (hidden), Carole, Connie, Debbie and Judy