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ScroogieII

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  1. Also reputed to be the "Land of the Mammutti!"
  2. Call 'em and they will come a runnin'! Of course, one is a Texan, so I'm not sure that counts.
  3. And of course I even managed to forget that there are other great Canuckys (Canuckies?) to be found lurking in the weeds hereabouts. Sorry about that, guys! You may have noticed that, just because I made the assumption that Vicious Cycle is a Yankee, I decided not to include all the Yankees in the list of potential "Welcomes" (non of which we've yet heard from - - - Hmmmm...). I was correct in that assumption. Moreover, after checking his home page, I discovered that he's not all that far from me, about 780 km. by road, just 560 (or so) km. as the Canucky crow flies. I've Waymarked his hometown. OOPS! Turns out we didn't do Great Falls. Too many already done there, not a lot of interest left to examine. Oh well, we did have a REALLY good time and gleaned a lotta Waymarks through western & central Montana on two (or was it three, just can't remember fer sure?) trips to "The Treasure State". BUT, we got a LOTTA Waymarks outta Helena, and especially the Capitol (dozens & dozens), including a bit of an interesting small story about entering & touring the capitol building, recapped below: When we visited the capitol it was late in the day and everyone had gone home. Fortunately for the avid Waymarker, they had left a door unlocked - we won't say which one. We stealthily entered through the unlocked door to find ourselves alone in the building, save for a few of the cleaning staff. Avoiding the cleaners we went about our business, snapping shots to our heart's content. The capitol building may be an impressive edifice on the outside, but it is a true work of art inside. Filled with marble, tile, intricate woodwork, gold gilt, murals, stained glass, statuary and memorials, it offers a new and beautiful vista around each corner. We're very thankful that someone here was a bit forgetful but hope that it doesn't happen too often. Waymarking wise, Montana has been very kind to us, to say the least, as have the people. Keith
  4. OOPS!!! Sorry - somehow I forgot about the Brits - And, truth be told, the Aussies and the Kiwis!
  5. I agree! It's a simple, yet direct method of (hopefully) returning the category to its intended mission.
  6. Just the REAL juicy stuff, please. The forums would probably benefit from a really good scandal!! Well, ya, I guess... ... ... ... ... LOL Now about the pez dispensers, how many do you have? How many different ones could one have?
  7. And with just What in Particular did you NOT agree?!?!?! Just kidding, Andreas - What I really wanted to know about was - - - - - wait for it - - - - - pez dispensers. LOL LOL NEVER in my wildest dreams did I picture you as a collector of pez dispensers. What else do I not know about you that I feel I should, in order to keep thinking of you as a friend?!?!?!?!?!? Are there other, hidden, aspects of your personality that I should know about?!?!?!?! Do you root for Moldavia (instead of Austria) in Football? Do you think hockey isn't a real sport? Do you think vanilla ice cream is a communist plot? The world needs to know!!! - Keith
  8. What Ivo said!!! Woo Hoo - More FRESH MEAT!!! (That's an LOL) But really, WELCOME to "The Other Side"! I'm yet another who was brought to Waymarking through the chance encounter of a Benchmark in my then hometown, this back in 2012. After working out the complexities and peculiarities of the site, I ended up sticking around and am still here. Through the years it has transpired that Waymarking has led me to many places I otherwise would never have visited and to making friends I otherwise would never have met. Here, you may eventually meet some cranks and a few (very few) folks you'd prefer to not invite over for dinner, but, they will pale into the background in comparison to the many wonderful folks you'll meet who constitute the backbone of this small, but avid, community. Just as in Geocaching, here you'll be presented with the opportunity to meet some very interesting and accommodating folks from many countries and cultures, this to me being one of the greatest attractions of the place. As an example, the first "welcome" here was submitted by a Dutchman, and the second by myself, a Canucky... ... and, unless I miss my guess, you may well get a welcome from a couple of Frenchmen, an Austrian, a couple of Germans, a Spaniard, a Finn, a Portuguese, and maybe even a Czech or two. So, Papy, Thierry, Andreas, Erik, Andreas, Ariberna, Kai, Pedro and Tony, let's hear from yall!!! Let's Welcome this cycling nut into the fold in REAL INTERNATIONAL STYLE!!! Again, WELCOME, and, above all, HAVE FUN!!! "Vicious Cycle" - I will assume that you spend an inordinate amount of time atop and astride a pair of tall, spoked wheels. Keith
  9. Well, Ivo, judging by the complete and utter lack of response to date, I am about to go out on a limb and suggest that others in the community are at as complete a loss as myself with regard to what, exactly, it is that you propose here. Not being a member of the geological profession, I have no idea what might constitute a "typesite location", nor am I familiar with "archeological culture", or even what might lead to a "material tradition", though I will admit that a "geological formation" has been within my vocabulary for eons. "link[ing] a certain location to a certain archeological culture or material tradition or geological formation" may sound to you a splendid idea, but, outside your profession it, as a proposal to action, appears to be falling on deaf ears. Here we have a proposal more in need of Expansion, Explanation, Education and Elucidation than any I've encountered in this life time, or in any others, for that matter. Keith
  10. Problem solved - Bear and Ragged, I can guarantee you that both officers are "solid as a rock" with regard to their reliability and abilities! Mind you, neither are English speakers, especially pmaupin (AKA Phil, AKA Papy), but that's never hindered either in the past. Keith
  11. Cool! if not quite today, you likely have a valuable, resalable, if not usable, tape deck which may or may not have been a "fake", but will be quite desirable in just a few decades. Just kidding!!! Over the years I have managed to give away more than a few old stereo components, some near top line, such as Marantz, that I never thought would ever become valuable. Had I gotten full "antique" value from the stuff I've given away or trashed, including old computer stuff, I could prolly buy myself another house!!! Keith
  12. Now this is how a true human being would address his contemporaries... And yes, this is a response to the recently closed thread concerning the gripes and complaints addressed therein, which eventually turned south, from which I will reiterate the penultimate, and certainly the most pertinent, comment submitted, this by my dear friend, Papy: It might be time to stop these bickering kids, it's like in a schoolyard. We are adults, Waymarking is a game, and we play it with great pleasure, in order to discover places, monuments, shops, stories, ....., to the community. None of us are immune to making mistakes (me and others), but it's part of the game, so let's continue with joy and good humor. Papy Phil Smile - Be Happy - don't p#*s away your short time on this planet! Keith
  13. Too cool, bootron!!! But the meter is a bit faulty. ALSO, SERIOUSLY DEEP, wonderfully obscure, manifestly poignant... Keith
  14. Well, Toro, this is one "Bug" I have noticed, and dealt with, since essentially forever. Coords come off my GPS in decimal form - Waymarking's default has always been degrees & minutes. NONcompatibility! Sooooo - I've always created a set of Excel formulas to do the translation and used degrees & minutes when submitting. Occasionally, however, when doing just one or two, I would just use decimal degrees, knowing that I would have to go around at least twice to have them approved/accepted. I had optimistically hoped that the last round of Bootron's ministrations might have rectified that situation, but your post causes me to believe otherwise. I haven't posted much of anything recently, but possibly others could confirm or deny the rectification of the long time decimal degrees issue?!?!?!?!?! Keith
  15. I've just had the pleasure and privilege of approving a Waymark dealing with a site which has become iconic in the realm of Spanish architecture. It is a Waymark I found quite interesting, both for its historic value and, more importantly, its architectural value, in that it was/is "one of the greatest exponents of rationalist architecture" of Spain. Nearly destroyed in the face of urban reconstruction, it has, solely as the result of public outcry, managed to survive complete demolition. Further outcry has led to its being reconstructed in its original architectural form, thereby salvaging a truly iconic architectural treasure. Following are excerpts from The Waymark: "In the center of the capital we find this gas station that is, by all accounts, different from the ones we are used to seeing in our cities and highways. Built at the end of the twenties of the 20th century, it is one of the greatest exponents of rationalist architecture in our country, which was about to disappear when in the 70s they wanted to tear it down, the protests managed to stop it. It was commissioned by Ignacio Fuster Otero for Petróleos Porto Pí, SA, a company that had a monopoly on the refining and sale of Russian oil in Spain. It was built that same year in the record time of fifty days, and is considered one of the masterpieces of Spanish rationalism. According to the writer Soledad Puértolas, "Fernández Shaw's gas station represents a touch of ingenuity and innocence amidst the gray moles of this stale neighborhood of Argüelles, and takes us back to a moment when the taste for gambling -in fact, this gas station is like a great toy, a giant toy-, the desire for experimentation, the faith in the inexhaustible variety of form, were combined with the confidence in the fair and rational progress of humanity.» According to the architects Casariego, Arean and Vaquero in their book Madrid. Lost Architectures 1927-1986 «This is one of the most characteristic works of an architect concerned with European cultural currents. It is considered one of the three works that marked the origin of modern Spanish architecture». In addition, "its demolition was absurd, since it continued to function as a gas station but in ruins", and "one of the examples [of] regrettable aspects of urban renewal»” Respectfully submitted for your approval, Keith
  16. Well, WAY TO GO, Ariberna! You've fought through the many down times and persevered! You've been forced to deal with language issues, misunderstandings and other hindrances to your achievement of this goal, yet soldiered on! You have my respect for never having given up! WELL DONE, Ariberna!!! Those Spaniards are obviously a tough lot! Keith
  17. WOW!!! Having only ever been a member of the "Outer Circle" I never had any idea who was responsible for the creation, maintenance and upkeep of Waymarking since its inception! Moreover, strangely, it had never even occurred to me to ask the question. I guess this means that I shall have to dash off a few more "Odes to Bootron", and mebbe even a couple to Bryan. But in the meantime: THANK YOU BOOTRON & THANK YOU BRYAN for all that you have done to make this place possible, for having given us a pleasurable diversion from the realities of life, for encouraging us to go "Where no man has gone before", for helping us learn of the people and places around us, of which we may well have otherwise remained ignorant, for expanding our vision and appreciation of our world, for our learning of the intricacies of nature, for our standing in awe before the wonderment of both the natural and architectural marvels of our earth, for our expanded knowledge of the whole of the planet we share, even for encouraging our attention to the tiniest detail, otherwise irrelevant to those who may, unknowing, walk or drive past it on their daily journey to and from "life", and especially we thank you for aiding us in having made the acquaintance of friends who we now cherish in our lives. Keith
  18. The Dreaded Error Page (Or - An Ode to our Bootron) In past when e'er that Error Page Has shown its gruesome face, I find it's been preceded by A work I CAN'T REPLACE. An Error Has Occurred today But luckily this time, A backup-click produced my work Still perfect, still sublime. So Joy, has somehow Bootron's work So diligently applied, Finally made the magic work And truly turned the tide? Keith
  19. I'm guessing that Bootron may have missed this, allowing a "change" to only be considered when it occurs in specific fields, but Not including coordinates fields. This has been a shortcoming in the past, as well, if I recall. Keith
  20. Good point! However, I feel that "Approval Date" is of greater importance only to those concerned with how prompt specific officers/categories are in their approvals, which, for the most part, I'm not. I know that my Waymarks will eventually be addressed, and so lose little to no sleep over them. When I view a Waymark, whether it be mine or that of another, I'm almost universally concerned with "Date Posted". Keith
  21. Torgut, I completely agree with your sentiment regarding historic fountains. As it stands, it would seem that historic fountains find themselves orphans, without a place to land, saving their having been somehow converted to another purpose, such as a large flower bed or some such. HOWEVER, I will note here the preface to the Converted Fountains category description, which reads as follows: Any fountain that once featured running water but is now permanently out of service or converted to another use. That alone should be the "foot in the door" for historic fountains. Further: Expanded Description: Any outdoor or indoor fountain that previously had running water but no longer does. If the fountain now has another use, please describe it Those should allow any historic fountain you might find to be included in the category, with no muss or fuss. If, however, a historic fountain still has running water, it's still admissible in the Fountains category so, again, no problem! Keith
  22. Well, Erik, I just have to assume that either you're vastly more fluent in French than am I, OR that Phil is fluent in German and has neglected to mention that to me. A second thought is that Phil may have had his handy-dandy phone-translator with him, which is equally likely. For us, that turned out to be an indispensable thing to have on board when certain things just couldn't be properly and effectively expressed through Fractured French, sign language and desperate hand gestures. Keith
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