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GEO936

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  1. A scientist? or inventor? or artist?
  2. Hi there If any of you are planning to attend or will be attending the Event for the prize giving and final scores of the TB Race (GC27MX6 - The 2009 Great SA TB Race - Chequered Flag), please could you let us know the number of children and their ages in your group/team/family/party? It will help us to determine the games for the kids. Thanks so much!
  3. I have absolutely no idea but was he a musician?
  4. After our Techno Event 2 this weekend, we had a session on the tips and tricks for hiding caches. I learned a very valuable piece of information! There is a document that Fish Eagle and GlobalRat put together which is available on a link under Fish Eagle's profile. It is a huge document, but there is a lot of detail, pictures, etc. all to do with successfully and correctly hiding a cache. Plus it goes into the various cache types. I feel it is an essential tool for geocachers in RSA to look at BEFORE they go hiding caches. Even as a non-newbie, I learnt a few tricks and things to be aware of. The good thing about it is that it has been researched for the South African geocaching setup, whereas the hints and tips on GC.com are predominantly for overseas.
  5. I'll give it to you DHC! Yes, it is 12 stars and they do represent Unity. Here is a blurb from Wikipedia: The blue represents the west, the number of stars represents completeness while their position in a circle represents unity. The stars do not vary according to the members of either organisation as they are intended to represent all the peoples of Europe, even those outside European integration. A further note: Against the blue sky of the Western world, the stars represent the peoples of Europe in a circle, a symbol of unity. Their number shall be invariably set at twelve, the symbol of completeness and perfection ... just like the twelve signs of the zodiac represent the whole universe, the twelve gold stars stand for all peoples of Europe – including those who cannot as yet take part in building up Europe in unity and peace. —Council of Europe. Paris, 7–9 December 1955 An interesting myth (also on wiki) is the following: Among the many myths that have developed about the origins of the design of the flag is the speculation that it relates to the twelve-star halo of the Virgin Mary seen in the sacred art of the Catholic Church. The flag's designer, Arsène Heitz, has acknowledged that the Book of Revelation (which is where the twelve-star halo of the Queen of Heaven was first mentioned) helped to inspire him. Revelation 12:1 is cited to explain the symbolism: "A great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars" (a crown of stars can be interpreted as a "Crown of Immortality"). It has been noted that the date the flag was adopted, 8 December 1955, coincided with the Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a feast decreed in 1854 by Pope Pius IX. Your go Damhuisclan!
  6. A quick and easy one. How many stars are there on the European Union flag and what do they mean?
  7. Okay, can I give the answer now? According to my Collins Concise Dictionary (the old fashioned printed version), here are the answers: Tripoli - a lightweight porous siliceous rock, which is used in powdered form as a polish. (cincol, you must've discovered this while doing research for an Earthcache ). Tripoli - is also the name of a port in Northern Lebanon on the Mediterranean. It is the second largest town in Lebanon.
  8. Okay, I checked my faithfull Collins Dictionary (proper printed book, NOT from the Internet) and I have the answers. Should I give someone else a chance? Yes, maybe. I will be on line again tomorrow night and will see if anyone else has got it right. If not, then I'll respond with the answer! Cheers, Silvia.
  9. It wouldn't be in Italy would it? Sounds too easy.... Or Maybe in Turkey?
  10. Okay cincol, I'll give it to you. To be exact, it is in South Korea. Here is some detailed info: From the Guiness Book of Records: The coastal city of Busan in South Korea has a prestigious world record to sit proudly alongside its beautiful beaches. The brand-new Shinsengae Centumcity Department Store is now officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ as the largest department store in the world. The architecturally impressive building has a huge 293,905 m² (3,163,567 ft²) of retail space. This beats the previous record holder, the famous Macy's store in New York City, by over 95,000 m² (1,022,571 ft²). The Shinsengae structure contains floor upon floor of designer names representing everything from fashion to books and from kitchenware to toys. It also contains a beautiful spa, a relaxing roof garden and an impressive 60-tee golf driving range. Guinness World Records Adjudicator Michael Whitty attended an official ceremony after studying the extensive surveyor's report and personally viewing the entire store. He was joined on stage by executives from the Shinsengai Corporation as well as the mayor of Busan. A large and eager group of journalists, photographers and cameramen were also in attendance as well as hundreds of happy shoppers. The story ran on national news all day and night. Many congratulations to the Shinsengai Corporation and to the city of Busan. 29 June 2009 PS: We drive a Hyundai!
  11. Both CH and cincol are very close. Hint: If you know us well, and know which car we drive this country produces this car brand.
  12. Nope - not any of those countries, but USA comes 2nd at the moment. Hint: The country was awarded with the title as having the largest department store in June 2009. So it is a very recent thing. If no correct answers by tomorrow I will give another easy hint which will give it away very quickly!
  13. Here I am!! So sorry! Had internet problems the other day and I don't know why, but each time I try to get onto the Forum (and often on GC.com), the page won't be displayed. Anyway, sorry about my absence. Okay a quickie: In which country is the world's largest department store?
  14. My thought: When opposite or opposing terms are used in the same sentence e.g. organised chaos. Then after I have have looked it up in my dictionary, here is the definition: an epigrammatic effect, by which contradictory terms are used in conjunction: living death. - Collins Concise Dictionary.
  15. GEO936

    Where am I?

    Somewhere along the Transkei coast? Oops, is the Transkei still around or should I be using "Eastern Cape"??
  16. GEO936

    Where am I?

    Looks like you got it right!! Jors is an expert in the geocaching field and a great person too!
  17. GEO936

    Where am I?

    YES!! Wow, you know your caches in the Cape hey? Thought it would take a while....maybe I should've used one of the other obsure shots, but then they wouldn't of been as pretty! GCJ0WQ - Eagle's Nest by Kulwinder (2/2) but we reckon the Terrain rating should be at least a 3! Your go CapeDoc!
  18. GEO936

    Where am I?

    Centurion it is, but I was looking for something more specific like... Highveld Techno Park. Structured Unity (GC15KKA) by Urban Hunters (2.5/1) is at the entrance to this (mainly) office park, and inside you'll find the strange radio mast from the photo and Techno Cache (GCPY99) by Seeker Two (1.5/1.5) used to be there too. The picture was taken in December 2005, returning from my 24th find So, GEO936, show us where you've been? Thanks Jors Truly...we really didn't expect to get it right!
  19. GEO936

    Where am I?

    whoop! whoop! That was funny...did not think that funny structure was anywhere near us!! Okay Fynbos Finders....we have had the privilege to cache in the beautiful Cape. So here is a pic from us. Where is Rolf? (I was at our B&B while Nadia was still sleeping and only 6 months preggies with Enzo. So Rolf went to grab this one early in the morning - he really enjoyed it!):
  20. Not always, but in many cases you need to look for something that is "out of place". That is often where you'll find the cache!
  21. Rolf says: Switch on your GPSr at least 15 mins prior to looking for the cache. It just makes a difference with the accuracy.
  22. GEO936

    Where am I?

    Yes, Centurion, but can it be that easy? The picture is from a structure outside Highveld Technical Park...could that have something to do with it? I have no idea....Jors....Yours Truly....you have me stumped!
  23. GEO936

    Where am I?

    Looks to me like somewhere in the Limpopo province, but really not sure. Another guess would be somewhere in the Free State....the pic looks really old. Was it from one of the first caches you found in 2002 or something?
  24. GEO936

    Where am I?

    It looks to be a cache SOMEBODY did about a year ago. Is that the front door in the background, and if so are the people in this town really short are are the windows just exceptionally big? Hey - i recognise this family - it's the Damhuisclan minus Daddy Damhuis who obviously took the pic!! Gosh Anton, your kids have grown up quite a bit since this pic was taken!
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