http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Mon, 25 May 2009 05:34:04 GMT 10 http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r93/xXHerBrokenHeartXx/vfkbanner.jpg http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/feed/? http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/anniversary-quest-t156.htm littleman4ever The VFK History of Anniversaries Quest! When and why do people celebrate birthdays and anniversaries? Since the time when people could tell the passing of a year by the moon, they have celebrated birthdays and other annual events. On today's quest, we will investigate the history of annual celebrations! Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and a Crystal First Anniversary Globe! Prizes: Crystal First Anniversary Globe + 1000 Credits ~littleman~ Quests Mon, 25 May 2009 05:34:04 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/anniversary-quest-t156.htm#525 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/anniversary-quest-t156.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/epic-quest-for-space-t155.htm littleman4ever Our Epic Quest for Space begins this Sunday May 24th, 2009 and Space Age will open the following Sunday!

Prizes:


Space Pin 1



~littleman~]]> Quests Mon, 25 May 2009 05:27:02 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/epic-quest-for-space-t155.htm#524 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/epic-quest-for-space-t155.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-roswell-incident-quest-t154.htm littleman4ever Almost sixty-two years ago, an "incident" took place in the desert on a remote ranch northwest of Roswell, New Mexico. A press release by the US military of Roswell Army Air Field was issued on the morning of July 8, 1947. It stated that "the wreckage of a crashed disk (UFO) had been recovered." The press release was sent over the wire services in time to make the afternoon edition of over thirty newspapers. After only hours, a second press release from the Fort Worth Army ... Quests Mon, 25 May 2009 05:15:54 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-roswell-incident-quest-t154.htm#523 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-roswell-incident-quest-t154.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-deep-space-probe-quest-t153.htm littleman4ever Shortly after the launch of the first space probe in 1957, the United States and the Soviet Union both began sending probes into space destined for the moon, Mars and Venus. From the early probes to the modern Mars Rovers, these technological marvels have reached into space, sending back information of distant planets, and preparing our way to the stars. These probes have been given exciting names such as Pioneer, Explorer, Venera, Luna, Mariner, Ranger, Voyager, Zond and Surveyor. On today's ... Quests Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:36:49 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-deep-space-probe-quest-t153.htm#522 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-deep-space-probe-quest-t153.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-easter-eggs-quest-t152.htm littleman4ever The egg, a classic symbol of Easter has throughout the span of history symbolized food, omen, mystery, magic and medicine. It is the universal symbol of Easter celebrations throughout the world. In ancient times, Easter eggs were originally created to symbolize the colors of the sunlight in spring. They have been painted, dyed, embellished and decorated. They have been given as gifts and used in egg rolling contests. On today's quest, we will explore the history of the beautiful, amazing and ... Quests Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:30:43 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-easter-eggs-quest-t152.htm#521 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-easter-eggs-quest-t152.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-galaxy-gardening-quest-t151.htm littleman4ever Here on Earth, plants help keep our air fresh and our water drinkable. When we go into space for long distance space travel, or to establish a colony on the moon or Mars, we will be bringing plants with us. Plants, as our fellow astronauts, will help keep our water drinkable and our air fresh in a space environment as well. On today's quest, we will explore the history and future of research on what it will take to bring plants with us to the planets and stars. Your reward for completing ... Quests Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:18:36 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-galaxy-gardening-quest-t151.htm#520 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-galaxy-gardening-quest-t151.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-april-fool-s-day-quest-t150.htm littleman4ever April Fool's Day, or "All Fool's Day," is a happy, fun holiday. You are not expected to buy gifts, cards, or take your family out for dinner at an expensive restaurant. No one is let out of school, or gets the day off from work. There are no required traditions, customs or special foods, other than to just have fun. Part of the fun is to pull pranks on people and try to fool them. Over the years certain pranks have become more traditional to play than others. Some of the most popular ... Quests Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:11:52 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-april-fool-s-day-quest-t150.htm#519 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-april-fool-s-day-quest-t150.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-lost-mines-quest-t149.htm littleman4ever On January 24th, 1848, James Marshall, the construction foreman at Sutter's Mill found gold in the American River in Coloma, California. This discovery ignited one of the most exciting and chaotic times in America history, the California Gold Rush. "Gold Fever" swept the country from California, to the east coast and around the world. With tens of thousands of prospectors and nearly an equal number of claims filed, it wasn't long before stories of "lost mines" began to arise. ... Quests Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:37:02 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-lost-mines-quest-t149.htm#518 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-lost-mines-quest-t149.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-agriculture-quest-t148.htm littleman4ever With the melting of winter snow and the coming of Spring, many people's thoughts turn to planting seeds in the soil and growing a wide variety of beautiful flowers and nutritious plants. Since the time of early hunter/gatherers, people have planted crops and practiced agriculture. But, when did early peoples learn that they could grow crops for food? On today's quest, we will explore the history of some of the most important plants in the world, from their origins to their current significance ... Quests Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:12:45 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-agriculture-quest-t148.htm#517 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-agriculture-quest-t148.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-st-patrick-s-day-quest-t147.htm littleman4ever St. Patrick's Day is commonly celebrated with icons of shamrocks, Leprechauns, pots of gold and everything green. Because Irish culture has long centered around traditional myths and oral legend woven around historical happenings, the story of St. Patrick has grown into exaggerated tales of his deeds and life. This has resulted in the majority of the stories told about St. Patrick being fabricated. On today's quest, we will explore the real truth and mythology about St. Patrick, the patron saint ... Quests Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:09:34 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-st-patrick-s-day-quest-t147.htm#516 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-st-patrick-s-day-quest-t147.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-ides-of-march-quest-t146.htm littleman4ever The Ides of March, or March 15th has become tied forever in history with the assassination of Julius Caesar. However before that time in history, the Ides of a month merely designated a particular part of the lunar cycle. On today's quest, we will explore the history of the Ides of March, both its significance in the calendar and its relationship to one of the most significant events in Roman history. Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and a Miner's Hat! Prizes: Miner's ... Quests Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:10:41 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-ides-of-march-quest-t146.htm#515 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-ides-of-march-quest-t146.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-american-space-exploration-ii-quest-t145.htm littleman4ever Since the first human ventured into space in 1961, both astronauts and cosmonauts have followed with the goal of spending greater and greater lengths of time in space. Humans have not been farther than the moon, however unpiloted robotic explorers have journeyed where their human creators could not yet go. On today's quest, we will continue exploring the history of man's adventure into space. Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and a Black Hole Teleporter! Prizes: Black ... Quests Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:56:35 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-american-space-exploration-ii-quest-t145.htm#514 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-american-space-exploration-ii-quest-t145.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-rockets-quest-t144.htm littleman4ever Rockets, which are the means of propelling man into space, find their origins back in ancient times. The rockets of today are the product of thousands of years of accumulated technological discoveries and advancements from many different cultures. In addition, the theory behind the rocket engine is based on Newton's Laws of Motion. On today's quest, we will explore the history of rockets from the first primitive steam propelled "rockets" to today's scientific wonders. Your reward ... Quests Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:26:27 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-rockets-quest-t144.htm#513 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-rockets-quest-t144.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-early-history-of-american-space-exploration-quest-t143.htm littleman4ever The Soviet Union launched the first man-made satellite named Sputnik 1, on October 4, 1957. This momentous event triggered the "Sputnik crisis" and the beginning of the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States. Being the first country to reach space was the primary focus of both countries. On today's quest, we will explore the history of the space program in America and the amazing technology behind our adventure into space. Your reward for completing this quest ... Quests Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:19:51 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-early-history-of-american-space-exploration-quest-t143.htm#512 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-early-history-of-american-space-exploration-quest-t143.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-valentine-s-day-and-washington-s-birthday-quest-t142.htm littleman4ever Valentine's Day and Washington's Birthday (the official name of President's Day) are close together this year. Valentine's Day is always February 14th. The date of George Washington's Birthday varies due to the 1968 Monday Holidays Act which places the official day at the third Monday in February. The third Monday can fall anywhere between February 15th and 21st. This means that Valentine's Day always occurs after Lincoln's Birthday, February 12th, and before Washington's Birthday, February 22nd ... Quests Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:09:47 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-valentine-s-day-and-washington-s-birthday-quest-t142.htm#511 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-valentine-s-day-and-washington-s-birthday-quest-t142.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-friday-the-13th-superstition-quest-t141.htm littleman4ever Friday the 13th, the unluckiest day of unlucky days. The number 13 and also the sixth day of the week carry unlucky connotations which go back to ancient times. Their coincidence several times a year causes many people to want to stay in bed all day instead of braving the hazards of increased misfortune. In 2009, there are three such conjunctions with two of them in consecutive months (February and March). This foretells of so much unluckiness so close together that it is almost too much for ... Quests Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:24:08 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-friday-the-13th-superstition-quest-t141.htm#510 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-friday-the-13th-superstition-quest-t141.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-checkers-quest-t140.htm littleman4ever Checkers, or Draughts as it is called in Great Britain, is one of the most ancient games known. It has been played in various formats for thousands of years and is still popular today. With only slight modifications, this game involving two colors of flat pieces, a checkered board and jumping moves to capture another player's piece, has stayed relatively intact through the centuries. On today's quest, we will investigate the fascinating history of this great game and learn more about the origin ... Quests Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:02:58 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-checkers-quest-t140.htm#509 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-checkers-quest-t140.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-american-football-quest-t139.htm littleman4ever American Football can trace its origins back to the 1800's to the English game of Rugby. Rugby was a rough sport made popular by the Rugby Boys' School in England. Football also borrows from the early game of soccer which was being played back in the 1820's. On today's quest, we will explore the history of one of the most popular sports in America and the game being played on Super Bowl Sunday. Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and a Football Chair! Prizes: Football ... Quests Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:27:16 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-american-football-quest-t139.htm#508 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-american-football-quest-t139.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-galaxy-quest-t138.htm littleman4ever Our solar system is part of a larger celestial system called a galaxy. Galaxies are comprised of stars, gas and dust which are kept together by gravity. Researchers have estimated that the number of galaxies in the visible universe is greater than 100 billion, yet only a fraction of them have been photographed through telescopes by astronomers. On today's quest we will explore what is known about galaxies, including our own galaxy, the Milky Way. Your reward for completing this quest will ... Quests Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:59:15 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-galaxy-quest-t138.htm#507 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-galaxy-quest-t138.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-solar-system-quest-t137.htm littleman4ever With the exception of the two dominant features of the sky, the sun and the moon, most the solar system blends in with the other lights in the night sky. As a result, the planets need magnification to distinguish them clearly from the stars. The solar system includes the sun at the center of the system orbited by the planets, dwarf planets, more than 61 moons, a belt of asteroids, meteors, comets and assorted rocks and gas. On today's quest, we will explore some of the history of the solar system ... Quests Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:04:35 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-solar-system-quest-t137.htm#506 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-solar-system-quest-t137.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-constellations-quest-t136.htm littleman4ever On a beautiful clear night away from the bright lights of towns and cities, you have only to gaze overhead to witness a dazzling display of stars, planets and constellations. These myriad of small lights have fascinated man for thousands of years. Over the centuries, we have attempted to unravel their mysteries. The advances in today's astronomical sciences make the celestial bodies more understandable everyday, however we still know only a fraction of the information that the heavens hold. On ... Quests Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:02:34 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-constellations-quest-t136.htm#505 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-constellations-quest-t136.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-calendars-quest-t135.htm littleman4ever Calendars have come about due to the need to know how long it would be before it was time for the harvest, or for a religious festival, or how many days it was until an important event happened. Early calendars were heavily influenced by the geographic location of the people creating the calendar. For people from cold regions the year was largely defined by the cycle of the seasons. In warmer areas where there was little indication of the seasons, the moon was more important in determining the ... Quests Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:47:39 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-calendars-quest-t135.htm#504 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-calendars-quest-t135.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-calendars-quest-t134.htm littleman4ever Calendars have come about due to the need to know how long it would be before it was time for the harvest, or for a religious festival, or how many days it was until an important event happened. Early calendars were heavily influenced by the geographic location of the people creating the calendar. For people from cold regions the year was largely defined by the cycle of the seasons. In warmer areas where there was little indication of the seasons, the moon was more important in determining the ... Quests Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:47:34 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-calendars-quest-t134.htm#503 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-calendars-quest-t134.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-timekeeping-quest-t133.htm littleman4ever The heavenly bodies of the sun, moon, planets and stars have given us a means of measuring the passing of time throughout the history of mankind. Ancient peoples used the movement of these celestial objects to keep track of days, months, seasons and years using a variety of methods. For our quest today, we will look into the keeping of time over the ages from how people kept time in prehistoric times to the state of the art technology we know today. Your reward for completing this quest ... Quests Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:25:16 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-timekeeping-quest-t133.htm#502 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-timekeeping-quest-t133.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-christmas-story-quest-t132.htm littleman4ever One of the greatest celebrations in our country is Christmas. Even people who are not Christians acknowledge and recognize Christmas and participate in Christmas activities. Cultures such as Japan and China even call the day Christmas. Some people believe that Christmas has become too commercialized and that the real meaning behind the holiday has become blurred. For our quest today, we will explore how much we really know about the story of Christmas and we will be singing Christmas carols as ... Quests Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:35:20 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-christmas-story-quest-t132.htm#501 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-christmas-story-quest-t132.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-christmas-trees-quest-t131.htm littleman4ever The evergreen tree and its boughs are traditional symbols of the Christmas season and play a central part in the symbolism and decorations for Christmas. Because these trees with their thin needle leaves stay green all winter, they keep the color of spring and summer in an otherwise wintry world and provide a reminder of the warmer seasons. For our quest today, we will explore the rich and symbolic history of the Christmas tree! You will not want to miss this coat, as there is something ... Quests Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:23:28 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-christmas-trees-quest-t131.htm#500 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-christmas-trees-quest-t131.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-christmas-decorations-quest-t130.htm littleman4ever When you bring out your boxes of decorations and start "decking the halls" with Christmas cheer, take a minute to think about the amazing inventions that were created just for use during the celebration of Christmas. In today's quest, we will look at the origins of some of our most common and beloved decorations and explore their long and interesting history! Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and a Candy Cane Pole! Prizes: Candy Cane ... Quests Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:03:11 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-christmas-decorations-quest-t130.htm#499 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-christmas-decorations-quest-t130.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-it-happened-in-november-quest-t129.htm littleman4ever November is known for many world changing events in history. The events have been tragic in some cases, but there are some momentous events that have made headlines and have caused a worldwide sensation. In today's quest, we will look back at past Novembers, and explore the exciting events which have given us cause to reflect and celebrate in the eleventh month of the year! Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and a pair of Earmuffs! Prizes: Earmuffs! + 1000 ... Quests Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:53:44 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-it-happened-in-november-quest-t129.htm#498 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-it-happened-in-november-quest-t129.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-first-thanksgiving-quest-t128.htm littleman4ever The Pilgrims settled in Plymouth because after searching diligently, they found the location to offer many positive features. Plymouth had an outstanding and safe harbor. The river provided excellent fishing and their Native American neighbors, the Wampanoag, were a peaceful group and did not prove to be dangerous to them. In today's Thanksgiving Day Quest, we will look at the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the New World! Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, ... Quests Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:09:58 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-first-thanksgiving-quest-t128.htm#497 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-first-thanksgiving-quest-t128.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-pilgrim-history-part-iii-quest-t127.htm littleman4ever Safe at anchor in Cape Cod Bay, having escaped persecution in England and finally safe from the hazards of the ocean deep, the Pilgrims had many reasons to give thanks. They had drafted and accepted the Mayflower Compact and the next task was to set foot on the "land of promise." Our quest today explores the stories surrounding the Pilgrims' first months in their new home and all the different events which prompted them to collect together for "Thanksgiving." Inspired by their ... Quests Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:23:59 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-pilgrim-history-part-iii-quest-t127.htm#496 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-pilgrim-history-part-iii-quest-t127.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-pilgrim-history-part-ii-quest-t126.htm littleman4ever The Pilgrims made their two month arduous journey across the Atlantic fleeing religious persecution only to find themselves in an area far north of their intended destination, out of supplies and on the edge of winter. Our Pilgrim history quest today explores the story of what the Pilgrims did once they reached America, but before they truly settled into their new home. Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and an Autumn Leaf Divider! Prizes: + 1000 ... Quests Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:58:48 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-pilgrim-history-part-ii-quest-t126.htm#495 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-pilgrim-history-part-ii-quest-t126.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-veterans-day-quest-t125.htm littleman4ever Veterans Day, or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world is an annual holiday to honor military veterans. In the United States, Veterans Day is recognized as a holiday on both the federal level and the state level and is observed on November 11th. On your quest today, we will explore the history of this special day. We want to say a special thank you to all the military personnel, past and present and their families who have served our country with such dedication to protect our ... Quests Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:02:26 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-veterans-day-quest-t125.htm#494 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-veterans-day-quest-t125.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-pilgrim-history-quest-t124.htm littleman4ever The Pilgrims, early English settlers who founded the Colony of New Plymouth, known for short as the Plymouth Colony, colonized the first permanent settlement in New England. The formation of Plymouth Colony was one of the most significant events in the history of the early American colonies, and set America on its path to democracy. On our Pilgrim History quest today, we will find out about the events leading up to the Pilgrim's daring journey and some facts about the dangerous adventure across ... Quests Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:49:28 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-pilgrim-history-quest-t124.htm#493 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-pilgrim-history-quest-t124.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-election-day-quest-t123.htm littleman4ever From the very first Presidential Election in 1789 when George Washington ran unopposed to become the first president of the United States, we have elected our presidents by voting. On this special quest today, we will look into the exciting, controversial and usually passionate history of US Presidential Elections! Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and the Secret Ballot Pin! Prizes: Secret Ballot Pin + 1000 Credits ~littleman~ Quests Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:05:19 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-election-day-quest-t123.htm#492 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-election-day-quest-t123.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-halloween-fun-quest-t122.htm littleman4ever On today's quest, we will explore some of the lighter side of Halloween! Some parts of Halloween are meant to be scary, and many parts are meant to be fun! From the candy to costumes and from monsters to pop-songs, let's dive into some of the fun history and facts related to Halloween! Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and a Purple Bubbling Cauldron! Prizes: Purple Bubbling Cauldron + 1000 Credits ~littleman~ Quests Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:18:29 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-halloween-fun-quest-t122.htm#491 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-halloween-fun-quest-t122.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-halloween-quest-t121.htm littleman4ever What do you know about Halloweens past? This spooky holiday has a history dating back to ancient times and has been celebrated by many peoples over thousands of years. The day started as a celebration of the year's end and was considered a time when the spirits could walk among the living. In later times, this day was part of Hallowmas, a three day holiday including All Saints day. Even though the celebration has its roots in ancient festivals, it is a Christian feast day which honors the saints. ... Quests Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:33:54 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-halloween-quest-t121.htm#490 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-history-of-halloween-quest-t121.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-ghost-quest-t120.htm littleman4ever Ghost stories have a long history and date back to ancient times. There are many people who claim to have seen ghosts and even more that are skeptical. Ghost stories originate in many different cultures and are a popular topic of folklore and legends. On your quest today, we will explore some of the spooky, scary and often unexplained world of ghosts! Your reward for completing the VFK Ghost Quest is 1,000 credits and a Crystal Ball Claw! Prizes: Crystal Ball Claw + 1000 ... Quests Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:59:30 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-ghost-quest-t120.htm#489 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-ghost-quest-t120.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-columbus-day-quest-t119.htm littleman4ever Columbus Day, October 12th, celebrates the anniversary of the date that Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas in 1492. This day is observed not only in the Americas, but also in Spain. Columbus was born in Genoa in 1451 and had a rather controversial and high profile career. On our quest today, we will explore the interesting history of Christopher Columbus, his discoveries and his life. Your reward for completing the VFK Columbus Day Quest is 1,000 credits and the Columbus ... Quests Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:17:15 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-columbus-day-quest-t119.htm#488 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/vfk-columbus-day-quest-t119.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-7-t118.htm littleman4ever Our epic journey continues with our seventh quest! In this final day of your epic quest for Twilight Enchantment, we will prowl around famous legends and stories behind shape-shifting! The concept of "shape-shifting" is not a new concept, and also is not just confined to primitive peoples. It is found throughout history in popular childrens-stories, legends, myths and lore. In today's quest, you will receive the Twilight Enchantment Wolf pin, which allows you to assume the shape ... Quests Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:28:13 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-7-t118.htm#487 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-7-t118.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-6-t117.htm littleman4ever Our epic journey continues with our sixth quest! In this sixth day of your epic quest for Twilight Enchantment, we will explore the creepy, crawly, insect sized world of spiders! Halloween images almost always include spiders. They are one of the most "creepy" symbols of this holiday. For most people, a sudden encounter with a spider or its sticky web can cause a heart-stopping fearful reaction anywhere from raising mild goose-bumps to causing someone to run screaming from a room. ... Quests Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:28:54 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-6-t117.htm#486 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-6-t117.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-5-t116.htm littleman4ever Our epic journey continues with our fifth quest! In today's quest, we explore the world of a creature commonly associated with twilight, the Bat! Bats, one of the most misunderstood and "villain-ized" members of the animal kingdom are fascinating creatures. First of all they are flying mammals, which sets them apart from the crowd. Secondly, they use echolocation to find their food, and thirdly, they are just plain spooky looking! This makes for an exciting fifth day of our epic ... Quests Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:06:04 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-5-t116.htm#485 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-5-t116.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-4-t115.htm littleman4ever Our epic journey continues with our fourth quest! In today's quest we look into the facts and legends behind the Coyote! Coyotes and their yipping calls are synonymous with the "Wild West". No Western movie is complete without their cries in the distance, and southwestern art is full of the iconic representation of the coyote. Despite being such an integral part of the image of the west, the coyotes' range is not limited to the desert and mountains of the southwestern US. They ... Quests Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:06 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-4-t115.htm#484 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-4-t115.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-3-t114.htm littleman4ever Our epic journey continues today with our third quest! In today's quest, we look into facts and legends surrounding birds of prey! The immense size of many of the Eagle species, the speed and precision of the hawks and the mischievous boldness of the ravens have captured the imagination and have inspired awe in people since before recorded history. These birds occur in myths, legends and stories and are revered in many cultures. If mythological gods turn themselves into birds, they often ... Quests Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:38:28 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-3-t114.htm#483 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-3-t114.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-2-t113.htm littleman4ever Our epic journey continues with our second quest! In today's quest, we explore some of the history and lore behind one of the most well known of all animals, the cat! There are many superstitions about cats through the centuries and across many cultures. Cats are believed by some to be good luck, while by others, they are seen as bad omens. Black cats are also one of the most traditional icons for Halloween. For our quest today, we are venturing into the mysteriously aloof world of cats ... Quests Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:43:12 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-2-t113.htm#482 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-2-t113.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-1-t112.htm littleman4ever Twilight, or the period just after sunset when the soft light is fading away to darkness has long been considered a magical time. It marks the time when the world "transforms" from day to night, and is symbolic in oral traditions of any kind of complete change. Today we will embark on a 7 day epic quest to be able to assume the form of an animal shape. Ancient and indigenous cultures believe in "shape-shifting." Australian aboriginal elders are said to have the ability ... Quests Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:49:10 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-1-t112.htm#481 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/twilight-enchantment-epic-quest-day-1-t112.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/fourth-of-july-fireworks-game-f29/fourth-of-july-fireworks-game-high-score-board-t75.htm PirateinBlack This thread is to post the forum's top 10 Fireworks game players on the forum. There are some t&c's that apply though: - You must post a screenshot of your high score for it to be valid - The moderators will try and update the high scores as frequently as possible - If you get the equivalent to someone else on the board, you will knock them off, and you will be replaced onto the board 1. PirateinBlack - 8324 2. cooledcoyote [EmpressMulan] - 7575 3. Littleman4ever[littleman] ... Fourth of July Fireworks Game Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:01:03 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/fourth-of-july-fireworks-game-f29/fourth-of-july-fireworks-game-high-score-board-t75.htm#404 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/fourth-of-july-fireworks-game-f29/fourth-of-july-fireworks-game-high-score-board-t75.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-7-t110.htm littleman4ever Our epic journey continues with our seventh quest! Get ready to head out on your last quest for Merfolk Enchantment. The history of Merfolk is ancient and well founded and references to them are consistently present in our history over time, right alongside dragons and fairies. Over thousands of years from our earliest recorded history, people have told tales of merfolk. In our quest today, we will explore the history of merfolk and their undersea rulers. Your reward for completing ... Quests Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:54:05 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-7-t110.htm#478 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-7-t110.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-6-t109.htm PirateinBlack Our epic journey continues with our sixth quest! Whether deep water or shallow, the seas are home to a myriad of fascinating creatures. From the tiniest plankton and fish to the largest whales and giant squid, the sea is filled with interesting animals. For our quest today, we will explore some of the most intriguing creatures that share the seas and oceans with our merfolk! Your reward for completing this quest is 1,000 credits and the sixth pin in the Merfolk Collection, the Starfish ... Quests Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:36:49 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-6-t109.htm#477 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-6-t109.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-5-t108.htm PirateinBlack Our epic journey continues with our fifth quest! In today's quest we will enter the facinating world of shipwrecks, and find out some of the history behind both famous and not so famous shipwrecks throughout history. Once sunk below the waves, these ships create a magical underwater haven for living creatures. In tropical zones, the ships create a firm footing for the development of reefs. In other regions, the wrecks create an environment where fish prosper. For our quest today, ... Quests Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:35:31 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-5-t108.htm#476 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-5-t108.htm http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-4-t107.htm littleman4ever Our epic journey continues with our fourth quest! In today's quest we will explore one of the most colorful and diverse underwater wonderlands ever, coral reefs. Merfolk have been associated with these underwater structures made by living creatures for centuries. You can just imagine merfolk swimming through the clear water amongst the towering reef rocks and making their homes in the maze of coral. For our quest today, we will be finding some of the amazing facts of coral reefs and the ... Quests Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:17:30 GMT http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-4-t107.htm#475 http://vfkforumsonline.forummotion.com/quests-f31/merfolk-enchantment-epic-quest-day-4-t107.htm