Dru Morgan

Just to clarify. I DID have to sign in to the site again when I got home last night. And again, today, at work I have to log in to the site. Seems to be the same as it has been for a few weeks. If you switch computers, your cookie is useless. Not unmanageable, but I'm not sure what the person who started this post was referring to then, as I see no change. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

For a fellow computer nerd, you sure don't like any kind of stats, do you? Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

Hmmm, is it true? Did I get into the page today without having to log in? I think so. But, I'll know for sure when I get home and try from that computer. If so, that will be great. Funny how the little things are so annoying. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

I know that caches get archived and sometimes we lose ground in our country total, but 7? That seems like a little more than chance. My theory is that the database got changed and some countries are now combined. Maybe some territories that originally counted as their own country for the count are now combined with the main country. Am I close? Does anyone know the answer? Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

Sounds a bit like the recipe for SLUT RED RASPBERRIES IN CHARDONNAY JELLY that I learned last night. From Nigella Lawson Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

The best thing to do if you get an email like that asking for personal financial information is to go to the official database update site here. Put in your confidential information, and you even get a name generated for you when you do. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

I've heard that some people have gotten their hats from the second place coupons. But, has anyone gotten their grand prize yet? I mailed in my ticket, certified mail, but haven't heard back yet. I'm wondering if they will wait to get them all and then do the drawing, or if they just pick a prize as the tickets come in. Also, one side note, after the contest got off to a rocky start with the coordinate confusion in California. I spoke with Karen Carbonnet from Magellan and she was really helpful. A follow up story is, that when I got home this weekend, I got a 'care package' from her. She sent me a t-shirt and a first aid kit as a thank you for alerting her to the web site problems. She also included her business card and a nice letter. I'll say this... If more companies would take their customer relations this seriously, they would be a lot better off. So far, I have been a Garmin user just by chance. I have not really had a preference. But, from now on, I certainly have a reason to seriously consider purchasing Magellan products. I figure if they care enough to sponsor a contest for our group, and care enough to make sure that any problems get ironed out, I can care enough to shop for their products. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

Logged Visits (149 total.) Sin City Micro I'd love to see how my hide compares to other caches. This one is increasing relatively quickly, as it is in a high tourist area. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

There is a Braille Institute down the street from my house. I'll check in there and see if they have any suggestions. I'm sure if we could work this out, this would serve as a great way to build some good relations with our sport. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

Well, if you think it has been stolen, a "Not Found" with an explanation would let the next seeker know to expect a challenge. If you KNOW that it has been stolen, then a "Archive" would be the appropriate log. This is how the whole system keeps the data pure. If you don't log anything, or put a Found, then nobody would ever know to fix the cache. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

quote:Originally posted by Jomarac5:Wow. Godwins Law invoked right in the first post. Seems that you lost this one right out of the gate Team Smoke. Quite Sad really. ***** OK, I had to look this up. But, to quote Homer Simpson, it's funny because it's so true. http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?GodwinsLaw Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

Looking around the net today for something about Oobi on Noggin (kidspeak for another toy from television for my 4 year old) I found this... ************* http://www.deuceofclubs.com/oobi/3pack2.htm oobi is a message center for conveying your written thoughts to other human beings. oobi has no home, no owner, but is forever going somewhere, on his way, in transit, never dying. oobi counts on the kindness of strangers to journey him ["journey" as a transitive verb?] towards his destination, but only the person to whom oobi is addressed may open him. When he is finally broken open, it is only to free oobi's spirit. You may buy oobi, but you never "own" oobi. You buy oobi to make him free. ************************* It is not the same character on television now, but apparantly Parker Brothers had the travel bug idea back in the 60's. That website has pictures and more explanation. Pretty interesting historical find. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

quote:Originally posted by carleenp:I stopped to log a rest area cache while on a trip but then found that I would have to go through 200 feet of nettles to get there and I was wearing shorts and sandals. I suppose I could have went and changed clothes, but I was in a hurry, so I said forget it! Have you started itching yet? Mmmmmm Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

Guess what? I don't know either. I can't add up that many numbers. I do know how many Mtn-Bike Coins I have found, though. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

Must have been quite the bran muffin that could make an "8ft rock cairn BM" Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

<rimshot> Thank you! Thank you! We'll be here all year. Be sure to tip your waitstaff. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

Ever notice that anyone who posts more than you is an idiot, while anyone that posts less than you do is also an idiot? Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

Luckily, no chiggers in SoCal. But, after I got my legs all burned up by the stinging nettles a few weeks ago, as it started to heal it got ever so itchy. I took to just scratching the bejeezus out of my legs. I can't tell you how great that felt. I was sort of hypnotized into this scratching ecstasy. I don't know how else to explain it. I'm sure it looked pretty weird to someone not experiencing what I did, but man, it was great. The best part about it was the after about 10 minutes of straight scratching, the itch went away. It didn't make it worse like what happens with a mosquito bite. I halfway want to walk through that field again just to experience it one more time. OK, I've revealed a little too much. I'll stop. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

How about everyone have their unit off. Then you have to turn it on, mark a waypoint, walk a set distance away (maybe .5 miles) then use your GPS to direct you back to the waypoint. Point for fastest to do all that and the closest to the original waypoint. I thought of this because I got to a parking lot once, turned on my unit, immediately marked my parking spot. Spent the day in the park, then used the GPS to get back to my car and was 200 feet off. I know I could have gotten a better waypoint if I waited longer in the beginning, but that is the challenge. Do you wait to get more accurate and possibly lose the race? Or do you go for speed and lose some accuracy? Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

I Tivo Monk and just watched this yesterday. It was great. My first exposure to GPS technology was a Hertz rentacar with a Magellan system built in. Just like most computers in television, they look nothing like the real thing. I didn't see any maps at all on the screen, just text with directions. Also, the premise was that the GPS system ran from the CD. So, when the criminal switched the CD, he got the system to run differently. My experience is that the GPS system runs from its own chip, but you can load extra maps from a CD. So, the show didn't really make sense. But, it was fun to see it anyway. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

quote:Originally posted by sbell111: quote:Originally posted by Dru Morgan:...yawn Hey, it was Fuzzy's joke. Blame him. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

quote:Originally posted by logscaler:But it also begs the question(s): How is he dressed (undressed) to get to-from the cache starting point? That doesn't sound like the definition of begging the question I learned in school. Begging the question is not doing something that 'begs' you to ask another question... It is... The truth of the conclusion is assumed by the premises. Often, the conclusion is simply restated in the premises in a slightly different form. In more difficult cases, the premise is a consequence of the conclusion. Basically, in order to believe that the premises are true we must already agree that the conclusion is true. Examples: * Since I'm not lying, it follows that I'm telling the truth. * We know that God exists, since the Bible says God exists. What the Bible says must be true, since God wrote it and God never lies. (Here, we must agree that God exists in order to believe that God wrote the Bible.) from Logical Fallacies Also see logic links Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

quote:Originally posted by The Pet Posse:Well said GPSaxaphone!!! Tolerance should be the word of the day! Heck! It should be everyone's mantra! Sounds like you are trying to force your ideas on the rest of us. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

Jolly, I won in CA and my wife still thinks I am an idiot. Just think if I hadn't won. You better hope you're fast. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan

I'm impressed we made it this far without being Markwelled. Maybe it is a sign of the times that there are so many new people and all the old timers who did this thread last year have moved on (or mellowed out). I'll answer again. I first started here with "TheHeavenlyHost" as that is my domain name. I have a web hosting business, and am a Christian, so the play on words just worked. But I spend a lot of time in #geocaching, and people started calling me THH or had to type the whole thing out. I changed my nick in there to DruMorgan (which is my real name) and then people didn't associate me with my geocaching alias. So, I paid my membership and changed my name to Dru Morgan and my title to The Heavenly Host. Once I made the transition, I dropped the title in favor of changing it to suit my mood. Now, I'm stuck with my real name. Besides, who wants to go to a picnic and have people say, "Hey, there's FTF-Dude-69!" hehe Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan