How Many Beads in the Jar?
Posted by Matt on November 17 at 03:05 pmIf you guess how many beads are in the jar, we’ll give you a $100 Lima Beads Gift Certificate!
The rules are simple:
- You have until 2pm EST on Monday, November 24th, 2008 to make your guess(es).
- Guesses can only be submitted in the comments of this post.
- The winner will be the closest guess (without going over).
- If there’s a tie, the earliest entry will be the winner.
- You can guess up to once per day. At the end of the contest, only your most recent guess will be considered.
- If someone guesses the exact amount, we will announce it immediately. That person will automatically be the winner and the contest will end.
The Prize
The winner will receive a Lima Beads $100 gift certificate. The gift certificate can be used for absolutely anything in the Lima Beads shop and must be redeemed within 1 year. The winner will also be announced on the blog, so the whole beading world will know how incredibly awesome you are!
The first person to guess within 25 beads of the actual amount will receive a $25 gift certificate, so hurry and start guessing, but remember — you only get 1 guess per day!
Helpful Hints
We’ll be giving you a new hint every day. These hints won’t be free, it may take a little bit of research to get the numbers 
Here are a couple of hints to get you started:
- 11/17 – The dimensions of the jar are 3.5″ W x 3.5″ D x 7″ H
- 11/17 – The number of beads in the jar is less than the length of the Mississippi River (in miles) divided by 2
- 11/18 – The Atomic Number of Lithium is not one of the digits in the answer
- 11/19 – The answer is greater than the number of fluid ounces in four U.S. gallons of milk
- 11/20 - The number of beads in the jar is less than the number of words a picture is said to be worth
- 11/21 – The Final Hint! Some of you are soooo close. Remember that when we look for the closest guess on Monday, only your most recent guess will be used. There will not be new hints over the weekend. Today’s hint requires a bit of research, but the payoff if better! The hint: The number of beads in the jar is within 100 of the population (as of 2007) of Holly Ridge, NC USA.
On Nov 17, 2008 at 3:08 pm #
Kevin says:We wanted to show you someone holding the jar so you could get a better idea of how large it was…. So, we had Matt go out on the sidewalk and Rachel took pictures of him holding the jar. It turned out to be a hilarious good time. Here are some photos…
On Nov 17, 2008 at 3:23 pm #
Jeanmarie S says:875
On Nov 17, 2008 at 3:25 pm #
Mademoiselle M says:763
On Nov 17, 2008 at 3:33 pm #
Bonnie R says:95
On Nov 17, 2008 at 3:36 pm #
Marcia B says:My guess would be 345
On Nov 17, 2008 at 3:52 pm #
Karey says:I guess there are 1,069 beads in the jar.
On Nov 17, 2008 at 3:58 pm #
CAS says:My guess is 268.
On Nov 17, 2008 at 4:32 pm #
K Cherney says:My guess is – 501 beads
On Nov 17, 2008 at 5:02 pm #
TJ says:I’ll guess 1,150 beads.
On Nov 17, 2008 at 5:11 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:My guess is 293.
On Nov 17, 2008 at 6:40 pm #
ocean lady says:My guess is 703
On Nov 17, 2008 at 6:58 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:1120 beads
On Nov 17, 2008 at 7:24 pm #
M Seal says:1170
On Nov 17, 2008 at 7:38 pm #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:My guess is 967.
On Nov 17, 2008 at 7:54 pm #
Angele C says:999
On Nov 17, 2008 at 8:04 pm #
LeeAnn says:2284
On Nov 17, 2008 at 8:23 pm #
Lynx says:1024
On Nov 17, 2008 at 10:10 pm #
llela says:901
On Nov 17, 2008 at 10:37 pm #
C Yusczyk says:561
On Nov 18, 2008 at 12:07 am #
Anna C WonderChick says:462
On Nov 18, 2008 at 12:58 am #
F H says:514
On Nov 18, 2008 at 1:41 am #
J Yee smart chick says:1100
On Nov 18, 2008 at 5:52 am #
Lorrie C says:there are 510 beads in the jar
On Nov 18, 2008 at 7:26 am #
Perlemamma says:950?
On Nov 18, 2008 at 8:31 am #
Catherine F says:My guess is 961 beads.
On Nov 18, 2008 at 8:38 am #
Frances C says:my guess is 1000
On Nov 18, 2008 at 8:42 am #
Alice P says:My guess is 627.
On Nov 18, 2008 at 8:48 am #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:831
On Nov 18, 2008 at 9:09 am #
Matt says:Today’s Hint is: The Atomic Number of Lithium is not one of the digits in the answer
On Nov 18, 2008 at 9:44 am #
Charlotte P says:My guess is 777.
On Nov 18, 2008 at 9:57 am #
Sherrie B says:My guess is 1042
On Nov 18, 2008 at 10:11 am #
Kevin says:Hi Everyone!
Someone that guessed yesterday won the $25.00 for being within 25 or the correct answer!
We’ll tell you who it was at the end of the contest.
The $100 Gift Certificate is still up for grabs because no one has guessed the exact amount yet.
Remember, you can guess up to once per day and only your most recent guess will be counted at the end of the contest.
On Nov 18, 2008 at 10:27 am #
Mary S AKA Sweet Chick says:My guess is 707
On Nov 18, 2008 at 11:31 am #
Angele C says:1001
On Nov 18, 2008 at 11:44 am #
Kristy C says:631
On Nov 18, 2008 at 11:57 am #
Pendant Moon says:My guess is 1003
On Nov 18, 2008 at 11:58 am #
Bonnie R says:580
On Nov 18, 2008 at 12:07 pm #
MiYata J says:My guess: 1158
On Nov 18, 2008 at 12:10 pm #
MiYata J says:My guess 1158
On Nov 18, 2008 at 12:21 pm #
Bead-itudes says:My guess is 1,173
On Nov 18, 2008 at 12:21 pm #
CAS says:My guess is 292
On Nov 18, 2008 at 12:24 pm #
CAS says:Pendant Moon – Gorgeous pieces, simple yet highly sophisticated. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
On Nov 18, 2008 at 1:10 pm #
K Chisholm says:My guess is 678
On Nov 18, 2008 at 1:14 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:I’ll take 427, Bob.
On Nov 18, 2008 at 1:17 pm #
Kerry P says:857
On Nov 18, 2008 at 1:24 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:974?
On Nov 18, 2008 at 1:26 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:Pendant Moon, I like your stuff! Simply beautiful!
On Nov 18, 2008 at 1:48 pm #
Lynx says:1017
On Nov 18, 2008 at 2:24 pm #
wendy says:900
On Nov 18, 2008 at 2:57 pm #
Katie-Mae says:I would be guessing 1075.
On Nov 18, 2008 at 3:01 pm #
Coteal M says:916
On Nov 18, 2008 at 4:01 pm #
TJ says:1027
On Nov 18, 2008 at 4:18 pm #
Mikell S says:I will guess there are 789 beads in the jar
On Nov 18, 2008 at 5:25 pm #
Klista H says:My guess today is 575.
On Nov 18, 2008 at 5:40 pm #
J Yee smart chick says:850
On Nov 18, 2008 at 6:00 pm #
Mademoiselle M says:779?
On Nov 18, 2008 at 6:45 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:My guess today is 288.
On Nov 18, 2008 at 9:21 pm #
Shannon M says:My guess today is 515.
On Nov 18, 2008 at 9:21 pm #
Johanne B says:my guess is 1094
On Nov 18, 2008 at 9:45 pm #
JOAN L says:556
On Nov 18, 2008 at 10:09 pm #
Lupe R says:I’m guessing there are 1166 beads in the jar
On Nov 18, 2008 at 10:34 pm #
Sandy S says:1067
On Nov 18, 2008 at 10:39 pm #
beadaholchick says:889 1/2 (just in case there is a broken one) Oh wait! L.B doesn’t have broken beads-so, my guess is 890;>
On Nov 18, 2008 at 10:40 pm #
beadaholchick says:By the way-if I win can I just have the jar of beads??:)
On Nov 18, 2008 at 11:02 pm #
Tab says:712
On Nov 19, 2008 at 6:18 am #
C Sakihara says:1111
On Nov 19, 2008 at 8:04 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:983 beads
On Nov 19, 2008 at 8:58 am #
D Schueler says:My guess is 276
On Nov 19, 2008 at 9:00 am #
Matt says:Today’s Hint is: The answer is greater than the number of fluid ounces in four U.S. gallons of milk
On Nov 19, 2008 at 9:14 am #
Alice P says:601
On Nov 19, 2008 at 9:17 am #
Alice P says:arghh, I posted before I read the latest hint!
On Nov 19, 2008 at 9:19 am #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:My guess is 524 beads in the jar.
On Nov 19, 2008 at 9:46 am #
MiYata J says:My guess is 586.
On Nov 19, 2008 at 10:04 am #
Mademoiselle M says:841
On Nov 19, 2008 at 10:11 am #
JILL D says:I would guess 452 !
On Nov 19, 2008 at 10:36 am #
Ranjit B says:757 beads
On Nov 19, 2008 at 10:49 am #
CAS says:My guess is 512
On Nov 19, 2008 at 11:01 am #
Bonnie R says:582
On Nov 19, 2008 at 11:14 am #
Angele C says:1002
On Nov 19, 2008 at 12:25 pm #
Sherrie B says:539
On Nov 19, 2008 at 12:32 pm #
Katie-Mae says:Today….today I be guessing 648.
On Nov 19, 2008 at 12:50 pm #
Allison H says:647.
On Nov 19, 2008 at 12:50 pm #
Mary S AKA Sweet Chick says:How about 1125?
On Nov 19, 2008 at 12:56 pm #
Johanne B says:1125 is my guess too… (for today)
On Nov 19, 2008 at 1:08 pm #
Karey says:I’ll guess 925 today
On Nov 19, 2008 at 1:09 pm #
Sari J says:My guess is 462.
On Nov 19, 2008 at 1:17 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:839 please
On Nov 19, 2008 at 1:19 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:PS- Thank you for today’s USEFUL hint!! lol
On Nov 19, 2008 at 1:29 pm #
Lynx says:1078
On Nov 19, 2008 at 1:34 pm #
TJ says:1,019 today.
On Nov 19, 2008 at 1:47 pm #
C Jackson says:648
On Nov 19, 2008 at 2:19 pm #
Kathyrn s says:3001
On Nov 19, 2008 at 2:24 pm #
wendy says:526
On Nov 19, 2008 at 5:19 pm #
Rachael B says:724
On Nov 19, 2008 at 7:17 pm #
Coteal M says:717 for sure
On Nov 19, 2008 at 7:48 pm #
beadaholchick says:Ok…..892…but I still want the jar of beads!!
On Nov 19, 2008 at 8:05 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:876 ?
On Nov 20, 2008 at 12:17 am #
Vickie L says:728
On Nov 20, 2008 at 12:22 am #
Sari J says:My todays guess is 962.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 2:01 am #
J Yee smart chick says:Aaarrgghhh…hhmmhh…780!
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:57 am #
ocean lady says:428
On Nov 20, 2008 at 11:43 am #
links says:1206
On Nov 20, 2008 at 11:48 am #
MiYata J says:My guess is 525.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 1:03 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:763?
On Nov 20, 2008 at 1:24 pm #
Catherine F says:1052
On Nov 20, 2008 at 1:26 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:672. Where’s today’s hint?
On Nov 20, 2008 at 1:33 pm #
Matt says:Sorry for the delay on Today’s Hint: The number of beads in the jar is less than the number of words a picture is said to be worth.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 1:40 pm #
C Jackson says:480
On Nov 20, 2008 at 1:44 pm #
CAS says:I’m going with my Dad’s guess today of 412
On Nov 20, 2008 at 1:48 pm #
Mary S AKA Sweet Chick says:785
On Nov 20, 2008 at 1:51 pm #
wendy says:992
On Nov 20, 2008 at 1:51 pm #
Alice P says:852
On Nov 20, 2008 at 1:54 pm #
Karey says:How about 891?
On Nov 20, 2008 at 2:02 pm #
Lynx says:957
On Nov 20, 2008 at 2:13 pm #
TJ says:987
On Nov 20, 2008 at 2:34 pm #
Sherrie B says:942
On Nov 20, 2008 at 2:51 pm #
Anita P says:I would say 537
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:28 pm #
Mary J says:I would say, based on my precise mathematical calculations, that there are 1,211 beads in the jar
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:29 pm #
Jessica F says:779
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:37 pm #
Patrice P says:753?
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:37 pm #
Jean K says:I’ll say 899 beads!
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:39 pm #
Melinda B says:I’m guessing 874 beads.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:43 pm #
Julie v says:My guess is 798
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:44 pm #
J Nocita says:842
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:51 pm #
Neoprene Queen says:Hmmm–I’m going to guess 704!
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:51 pm #
S LaPointeBrookes says:I believe there are 3276 beads
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:53 pm #
Jennifer says:593
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:53 pm #
Cathy B says:MY guess is 722
Cathy Barnes
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:55 pm #
Helen T says:my guess is based on the clue today would be 989
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:56 pm #
Jan T says:872
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:57 pm #
Susan K says:512
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:57 pm #
Theresa K says:I would guess the number of beads to be 856.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:58 pm #
Terri S says:My guess is 842 beads.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:58 pm #
S LaPointeBrookes says:999
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:58 pm #
Clark l says:1630
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:59 pm #
Cynthia L says:749
On Nov 20, 2008 at 3:59 pm #
Susan K says:516
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:00 pm #
Melissa D says:My guess is 112.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:03 pm #
jenniferlpope says:684
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:03 pm #
A Kingsbauer says:429
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:04 pm #
Cathy d says:I hope there’s 767 beads in the jar because…. that’s my guess and I’d love to spend the $100. Keeping everything crossed….
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:06 pm #
Janis M says:Love the hints!
I guess 925.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:06 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:547 is today’s guess.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:07 pm #
Lynn in Oz says:I am going to guess 840 because I really have no clue. I am an ossie and have no idea how long the river is or how many fluid ounces in 4 gallons and because this is supposed to be fun, I am not going to google LOL
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:08 pm #
Deann L says:822 beads
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:10 pm #
Brenda W says:Love you Beads and your e-mails!!!
I’m guessing 453 beads in the jar..
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:13 pm #
CarolynB says:827
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:13 pm #
JOAN L says:495
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:13 pm #
S estrada says:My guess is 687
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:13 pm #
JESSICA E says:My guess is 250
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:13 pm #
steppin_razor says:619
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:15 pm #
jessbell says:845
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:20 pm #
Frogzen says:788 beads in a jar!
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:21 pm #
B Peick says:705
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:22 pm #
L Hollett says:Okay, I’ve got spreadsheets and ranges and numbers crossed out and google answers -I really want the beads!! My guess is 954. Please!!!
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:22 pm #
Necklaced says:971 beads in the jar
971 beads…
take one down
pass it around
97…. beads in the jar
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:24 pm #
Margareta says:I’d say, 994…
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:27 pm #
M Baars says:I think there are 624 beads in the jar.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:28 pm #
Frogzen says:props to Cheri g for completing my thought!
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:33 pm #
C vanderhorst says:733 I think…no wait…ya that’s it…ohh…maybe…my husband said: just hit enter already!
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:35 pm #
Lauri R says:This looks like my new kitten (Wren) guesses 738 Thanks
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:35 pm #
Josephine B says:I think there is 859..in the jar.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:39 pm #
Jane S says:862
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:40 pm #
Marlissa m says:525
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:53 pm #
Laura A says:758
On Nov 20, 2008 at 4:53 pm #
Dale S says:I’ll go with 966 beads in the jar.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 5:05 pm #
Merry D says:667
On Nov 20, 2008 at 5:18 pm #
Robin M says:My guess is 920
On Nov 20, 2008 at 5:19 pm #
Gisela R says:I guess 986 beads
On Nov 20, 2008 at 5:21 pm #
M Bowler says:871
On Nov 20, 2008 at 5:33 pm #
Mirjam E says:My guess is 714
On Nov 20, 2008 at 5:39 pm #
Karen N says:748
On Nov 20, 2008 at 5:46 pm #
ML B says:878
On Nov 20, 2008 at 5:53 pm #
Kelly L says:My guess is 561
On Nov 20, 2008 at 5:57 pm #
Leslie W Mtn Chick says:1788
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:03 pm #
Jana F says:851
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:07 pm #
Pearl550 says:I say 821 beads in the jar
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:08 pm #
Jaque R says:Wow, if all the beads were the same size this would be fairly easy….but they’re not.
So I will try to guess by the clues you have provided.
646
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:08 pm #
D Coller says:my guess 921?
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:10 pm #
Nancy O says:my guess on the jar is 649 and I’m sticking to it…..until tomorrow.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:13 pm #
Kathy S says:802
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:15 pm #
Cindy D says:my guess is 243 beads
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:20 pm #
S Renick says:I think I have my guess narrowed down. I’m guessing 992!
Sharon
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:33 pm #
Holly says:112
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:46 pm #
Ma H says:977 beads
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:50 pm #
Kathy S says:Got in the game late….From the clue of someone being off by 25, there about 22 possible answers, 10 of those have been submitted……. boy this is FFUUUNNN! Can’t wait for the next clue!
On Nov 20, 2008 at 6:55 pm #
Shelley J says:864 beads in the jar !!
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:06 pm #
Debbie p says:I think I will gues . . .975
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:13 pm #
Janis G says:I too am getting in late BUT…….I’m guessing that there are 673 beads in the jar.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:14 pm #
Danielle L says:My guess is 475.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:15 pm #
Janis G says:Oh SHOOT I sure messed up!! Oh well, I’ll try again tomorrow.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:15 pm #
Danielle L says:My guess is 502
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:21 pm #
Paula N says:How about 911 beads in the jar?
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:25 pm #
Elizabeth K says:???659???
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:28 pm #
Sheri P says:My guess is 294
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:35 pm #
D Marvin says:My guess is 877.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:44 pm #
RaggyDaggyDo says:There are exactly 586 beads – give or take.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:49 pm #
Sherry C says:My guess is…..1,320 beads
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:53 pm #
Michele T says:I say 548
On Nov 20, 2008 at 7:58 pm #
Katie-Mae says:Today’s I’m betting on 926.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 8:05 pm #
J Kwong says:My guess is 725
On Nov 20, 2008 at 8:21 pm #
P hamilton says:I think 982
On Nov 20, 2008 at 8:24 pm #
KAY B says:My guess today is 1049. Are we having fun yet??
On Nov 20, 2008 at 8:49 pm #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:My guess for today is 552:)
On Nov 20, 2008 at 8:52 pm #
Dora H says:my guess for today is 890
On Nov 20, 2008 at 8:58 pm #
P Miles says:I’ll guess 542
On Nov 20, 2008 at 8:59 pm #
Atomic Toad says:742
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:02 pm #
Bead Girl says:625
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:03 pm #
Ralph I says:I’m going to try for the number 969 beads in the jar.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:03 pm #
Jackie R says:947
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:17 pm #
Kerri B says:686
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:19 pm #
Joyce D says:My guess is 427.
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:22 pm #
laurad says:hmmm… 581
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:23 pm #
Sandy S says:907
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:24 pm #
Laura says:957?
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:38 pm #
MARILYN K says:how about 746
On Nov 20, 2008 at 9:59 pm #
L Briscoe says:932?!
On Nov 20, 2008 at 10:02 pm #
K McSpedden says:I guess 1111 beads:)
On Nov 20, 2008 at 10:17 pm #
L Kendrick says:My guess is 756 beads
On Nov 20, 2008 at 10:25 pm #
Vanessa L says:My guess for the number of beads is: 689
On Nov 20, 2008 at 10:26 pm #
Bonnie R says:ok guys – google the answers
my guess is 788
On Nov 20, 2008 at 10:31 pm #
W Reeves says:my guess is 869
On Nov 20, 2008 at 10:34 pm #
C stone says:I guess 379
On Nov 20, 2008 at 10:34 pm #
Jyll P says:742
On Nov 20, 2008 at 10:35 pm #
Kyle T says:734
On Nov 20, 2008 at 10:35 pm #
Vickie L says:my guess today- 476
On Nov 20, 2008 at 11:05 pm #
craftydancer says:ummmm let’s see now – how ’bout 1120?
On Nov 20, 2008 at 11:12 pm #
craftydancer says:guess i shoulda read blogs before guessing for the 1st time! but would like to know if correct guess is made can i have the beads in the jar?
On Nov 20, 2008 at 11:30 pm #
Randy z says:673 beads….
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:28 am #
M Brown says:547
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:43 am #
Sheri P says:How about 926
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:08 am #
J Schauer says:I’m guessing 620
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:23 am #
Debbie h says:1029
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:38 am #
Suzanne ML says:I’d say 392.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:32 am #
Gayla G says:522?
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:55 am #
Pat q says:1215
On Nov 21, 2008 at 4:09 am #
Pat q says:oops, should have read all the hints first!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 4:22 am #
Frogzen says:i got all geeky with my excel and have determined that there are still 171 possibly correct guesses left! (The respondent who said there were only 10 possible answers did not understand that the $25 gift certificate winner won the prize for being within a 25 range of the correct answer, not exactly 25 off…).
On Nov 21, 2008 at 5:15 am #
Lorrie C says:there are 556 beads in the jar
On Nov 21, 2008 at 6:56 am #
Kara A says:There are 744 beads in the jar.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 7:00 am #
Kyle T says:370
On Nov 21, 2008 at 7:28 am #
Leslie W Mtn Chick says:I guess 2149.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 7:45 am #
Leah B says:768
On Nov 21, 2008 at 7:47 am #
S Renick says:My guess for today is 728.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:00 am #
Vickie G says:My guess is 978 beads
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:10 am #
C Hartle says:927 is my guess.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:23 am #
Catherine F says:952
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:30 am #
K gordon says:There are 656 beads in the jar.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:36 am #
Nathalie c says:350
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:55 am #
P Miles says:Where is today’s clue?
Or did someone already win?
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:57 am #
P Miles says:OOps sorry I didn’t look at the clock
On Nov 21, 2008 at 9:05 am #
B Pettis says:I just have to do it! My guess is 666
On Nov 21, 2008 at 9:16 am #
Kevin says:Staci H-
Wow, I like it! Geeks are right at home at Lima Beads, trust me
On Nov 21, 2008 at 9:21 am #
Mirjam E says:The suspense is killing me! The kindest thing you can do right now is put me out of my misery and give me the gift certifacte…
On Nov 21, 2008 at 9:22 am #
Mirjam E says:That would be certificate. See, I’m barely functioning!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 9:28 am #
A Smith says:1,025
On Nov 21, 2008 at 9:28 am #
ML B says:Today’s guess: 918
On Nov 21, 2008 at 9:33 am #
Tammy C says:550
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:10 am #
Beth W says:817
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:13 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:627
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:20 am #
Linda J says:I would guess 197 beads in the jar
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:27 am #
K Peterson says:678
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:47 am #
Ravenna F says:793
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:52 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Please let it be 873!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:54 am #
Ravenna F says:1100 Beads
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:58 am #
M Baars says:586
On Nov 21, 2008 at 11:19 am #
Lori m says:988 is the correct quantity of beads (today)
On Nov 21, 2008 at 11:28 am #
Matt says:This is the Final Hint! Some of you are soooo close. Remember that when we look for the closest guess on Monday, only your most recent guess will be used. There will not be new hints over the weekend.
Today’s hint requires a bit of research, but the payoff if better!
Today’s Hint is: The number of beads in the jar is within 100 of the population (as of 2007) of Holly Ridge, NC USA.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 11:37 am #
Laura A says:885
On Nov 21, 2008 at 11:38 am #
Tammy D says:I think there is 1540 beads in the jar
On Nov 21, 2008 at 11:51 am #
CAS says:Per my Dad it’s 894
On Nov 21, 2008 at 11:54 am #
TJ says:585
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:05 pm #
V B says:675
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:11 pm #
P Miles says:I hate story problems – it depends on how you read them as to what the answer is – arrgh
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:19 pm #
DeAnn W says:782
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:19 pm #
Sari J says:1126 is my guess for today..
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:29 pm #
Sherrie B says:724
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:30 pm #
MarilynF says:My guess is: 927
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:38 pm #
S Kinder says:My guess is 637 beads.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:39 pm #
Trinka M says:728 is my guess
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:39 pm #
H Black says:756
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:42 pm #
Lauri R says:Wren loves to play in my bead room…and yes I do need a room for my beads I can spend many hours there. But as you know we can always use more beads. So my guess today is 801. Hope this is it.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:42 pm #
Karey says:Here goes; 901
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:45 pm #
LennyL says:My guess is going to be 902
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:49 pm #
beadaholchick says:Ok, Craftydancer-we had the same idea about just winning the jar-guess we’ll have to share if we win. L.B-you seem to have “hit the jackpot”;> w/ this idea-how about doing this a few times during the year?? My guess is 799-& I still want to get my hands on that jar!!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 12:57 pm #
C Jackson says:725
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:01 pm #
Conni L says:637
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:01 pm #
Mirjam E says:Here’s my guess for today: 786
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:12 pm #
Mademoiselle M says:still 52 possibilities
868?
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:14 pm #
Frogzen says:924 is my guess for today
– i had it down at 64 possible answers…several answers ago, so hard to keep up!
hey kids – to check if your answer has already been given you can use the “find” function to scan the page for you…noticed some people are repeating numbers that were already guessed.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:20 pm #
Vickie L says:922
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:36 pm #
Gail R says:I’ll say 726
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:47 pm #
J Yee smart chick says:Thanks for all the fun clues!!
Okie dokie, hhmmm…870!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:48 pm #
Andrea C says:According to my highly scientific calculations there should be 201 beads.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:49 pm #
L Hollett says:919?
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:55 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:how about 682 for today.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 1:57 pm #
Shamrock Girl says:length x width x depth x mass of average bead?…oh forget it…I’m just gonna guess 748!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 2:01 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Let’s go for 800, Matt!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 2:17 pm #
wendy says:899
On Nov 21, 2008 at 2:34 pm #
Olga A says:999
On Nov 21, 2008 at 2:45 pm #
Bonnie R says:Based on the last clue – my last guess 787
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:02 pm #
Jill B says:Should get a winner before the time deadline at the rate of these posts! My guess for today is 698.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:17 pm #
RaggyDaggyDo says:Today’s winning number is 882 – am I right?
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:21 pm #
POF Chick Nina says:My guess is 731
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:29 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:846 ???
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:36 pm #
JOAN L says:646
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:45 pm #
Perlemamma says:750
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:47 pm #
Atomic Toad says:789
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:56 pm #
Melissa D says:My guess today is 940.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:56 pm #
MiYata J says:My guess is 652.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 3:58 pm #
Klista H says:My guess today is 775.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 4:05 pm #
Lynx says:877
On Nov 21, 2008 at 4:14 pm #
Lori m says:I guessed before today’s clue-I’m in North Carolina does that allow me 2 guesses today???? =)
On Nov 21, 2008 at 4:22 pm #
Kevin says:Lori M-
Only if you are from Holly Ridge
On Nov 21, 2008 at 4:23 pm #
Mary S AKA Sweet Chick says:745
On Nov 21, 2008 at 5:01 pm #
Frogzen says:Hey Kevin and Matt — are you going to check/announce a winner over the weekend or not look at the entries until Monday? I’m trying to decide if I should keep guessing over the weekend or just stick with my Friday entry.
Great game – thanks!!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 5:06 pm #
Kevin says:Staci H-
We were just talking about this! Matt, Steve, and I are going to do our best to keep an eye on the comments over the weekend. If we see someone guess the winning number (I almost just typed it by accident), we’re going to announce the winner. If no one guesses exactly, we’ll close the comments at 2PM EST on Monday and announce the closest guess (the winner).
Have a great weekend everyone and thanks for guessing. We’ve had LOADS of fun with this. We’ll definitely be doing similar things in the future.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 5:29 pm #
Jana F says:910
On Nov 21, 2008 at 5:37 pm #
Rachael B says:803
On Nov 21, 2008 at 5:44 pm #
Sherry says:986
On Nov 21, 2008 at 6:01 pm #
Allison H says:752. I split the difference between the different population numbers I found!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 6:04 pm #
M Seal says:876
On Nov 21, 2008 at 6:06 pm #
Bead Girl says:759, by using the clues….
On Nov 21, 2008 at 6:09 pm #
Elenora K says:My guess is 829.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 6:14 pm #
Jan T says:741
On Nov 21, 2008 at 6:44 pm #
K LaForgia says:687
On Nov 21, 2008 at 7:03 pm #
Pearl550 says:I believe its 845 beads in the jar.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 7:04 pm #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:My guess for today is 888
On Nov 21, 2008 at 7:06 pm #
Pearl550 says:This is fun……:)
On Nov 21, 2008 at 7:33 pm #
Nichole P says:I’m Nichole. Nice to meet yáll!!!
Just saw the contest in my email and went over all the hints….
I think that there are 612 beads in the jar.
Nichole
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:01 pm #
K henning says:HI I am thinking,1513,,,
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:35 pm #
vess00075 says:How about 627
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:40 pm #
Katie-Mae says:Well, how about 769 then???
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:54 pm #
Bruce D says:866
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:55 pm #
P Miles says:887
On Nov 21, 2008 at 8:58 pm #
Zach P says:764
On Nov 21, 2008 at 9:21 pm #
Susan t says:I’ll say 707!! I used hints and my daughter was 7lb.7oz. when she was born, Hope this is a good luck sign!!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 9:48 pm #
Alice P says:899
On Nov 21, 2008 at 9:57 pm #
Cheryl C says:785 beads in the jar!!!!!!
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:36 pm #
Julie v says:747 beads in the jar
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:42 pm #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:829
On Nov 21, 2008 at 10:54 pm #
JoanneGirlies Bling says:My guess is 704
On Nov 21, 2008 at 11:29 pm #
Sandy S says:827
On Nov 21, 2008 at 11:34 pm #
Tab says:I’m keeping my first guess. I too have gone super geek and have the remaining numbers it could possibly be (with all hints used of course) typed out in a notepad document, haha.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 11:35 pm #
Tab says:If I’m right, there are only 46 possible answers left.
On Nov 21, 2008 at 11:57 pm #
Alisa T says:I’m gonna guess 828
On Nov 22, 2008 at 12:03 am #
Gayla G says:Tab, you’re not alone. I, too, have all the possible numbers typed out (again, based on my understanding of the hints) and, going on the assumption that no one has been correct since the the last “offical” post, my count has us at 44 remaining choices.
So, here’s for leaving it at 43 choices…
My guess today is 778.
On Nov 22, 2008 at 12:03 am #
Alice P says:904
On Nov 22, 2008 at 12:04 am #
Holly says:829
On Nov 22, 2008 at 12:04 am #
Gayla G says:Yikes, I hate typos but don’t see an edit. Sheesh, I do know how to spell official. Really.
On Nov 22, 2008 at 12:05 am #
Sandy S says:906
On Nov 22, 2008 at 12:15 am #
L Smith says:778
On Nov 22, 2008 at 12:15 am #
Shannon M says:727
On Nov 22, 2008 at 12:38 am #
Sari J says:977
On Nov 22, 2008 at 1:41 am #
beadaholchick says:803-can’t wait to hear the answer-I’m having dreams about that jar!!
On Nov 22, 2008 at 1:43 am #
Joyce D says:I’ll guess 867
On Nov 22, 2008 at 1:58 am #
Johanne B says:Today’s guess: 752
On Nov 22, 2008 at 3:47 am #
Frogzen says:Whew, I thought Saturday would never come….my new guess is now 886!
On Nov 22, 2008 at 3:50 am #
Frogzen says:and my vlook-ups are telling me there are 39 possible answers left — keep guessing folks we are almost there!
On Nov 22, 2008 at 7:32 am #
Olga A says:I think 923
On Nov 22, 2008 at 8:26 am #
Tammy C says:765
On Nov 22, 2008 at 8:32 am #
Posse Mom says:My guess is 861. : )
On Nov 22, 2008 at 8:53 am #
Shelley R says:I guess 862
On Nov 22, 2008 at 9:05 am #
Jill B says:my guess for today is 695
Good luck everyone
On Nov 22, 2008 at 9:05 am #
S Renick says:My guess is 685
On Nov 22, 2008 at 9:24 am #
links says:917
On Nov 22, 2008 at 9:58 am #
Bead Girl says:785
On Nov 22, 2008 at 9:58 am #
K Peterson says:How ’bout 671?
On Nov 22, 2008 at 9:59 am #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:Ok, here is my guess for the day: 858
On Nov 22, 2008 at 10:00 am #
Bead Girl says:OOPS! Someone already guessed than number… so I guess 784
On Nov 22, 2008 at 10:01 am #
Bead Girl says:^ that
On Nov 22, 2008 at 10:02 am #
kohl says:—-My guess is : 791
On Nov 22, 2008 at 10:02 am #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:704 is my guess.
On Nov 22, 2008 at 10:24 am #
TJ says:568
On Nov 22, 2008 at 10:28 am #
Repete says:This looks like fun! I like story problems and I think I’ve narrowed it down to a reasonable chance. My guess (still a guess at this point) is 897
On Nov 22, 2008 at 10:31 am #
Catherine F says:842
On Nov 22, 2008 at 10:40 am #
Joyce D says:My guess today is 879
On Nov 22, 2008 at 10:47 am #
Kyle T says:732
On Nov 22, 2008 at 10:51 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Okay today my guess is 761. But look at what you guys are doing to all of us! We’re goin crazy!!!
On Nov 22, 2008 at 11:00 am #
M Baars says:747
On Nov 22, 2008 at 11:06 am #
Leslie W Mtn Chick says:I guess 732
On Nov 22, 2008 at 11:53 am #
CAS says:My guess is 895
On Nov 22, 2008 at 12:17 pm #
Lynx says:898
On Nov 22, 2008 at 12:33 pm #
RaggyDaggyDo says:Okay, I figure there’s only 18 possible answers now so I’ll lower that to 17 by guessing 881.
On Nov 22, 2008 at 1:08 pm #
Miss M says:677
On Nov 22, 2008 at 1:18 pm #
Mary S AKA Sweet Chick says:772
On Nov 22, 2008 at 1:26 pm #
Mademoiselle M says:781
On Nov 22, 2008 at 1:39 pm #
wendy says:850
On Nov 22, 2008 at 1:42 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:has anyone guessed 880 yet? 880!
On Nov 22, 2008 at 1:44 pm #
Steve says:To all guessers…
A lucky beader has guessed the correct amount of beads in the jar!!! The winning guess was entered today, and we will announce the winner on the blog shortly. Stay tuned!
- The Lima Team