Brute-Force

The problem I have with paying 2nd day prices is that I've been nailed by some companies. Like a mirror cell for the big telescope I was building. They didn't have it in stock at the time and had to make it. I got it in 2 days alright. Just took them 1 1/2 months to process the dang thing. Even after I called in advance and was told they had it. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Good to go! See ya'll out there. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

And.I wanna go! If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

So, if one goes up to Columbia, just where in town would this stuff be located? Sounds interesting. I have to go up into Martell/Jackson and Sonora areas this week. Hope I get that GPS by then to take. Actually, I tracked it and it's here in town already. Showed up at fed-ex at 10:30 yesterday but they didn't deliver it cuz I didn't pay the 2 day. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Yes, a new one already! Some of us don't have the luxury of driving with a lap top in the vehicle connected to a gps steering them around. I'm trying to cut down on my ( dang, I'm on the wrong side again ) syndrome. Besides, the deal was much too good to pass up. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

No, the new GPS is a gift to myself. Nothing to wrap or shake. I got notification that it has shipped and it's in Oakland already! Maybe get it Monday or Tuesday. X-mas? I couldn't possibly wait THAT long. lol. Have fun in Kansas Ron. I just found out that my son (Who lives in Kansas) will be here for x-mas. WooHoo! If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot! [This message was edited by Brute-Force on December 13, 2002 at 10:58 PM.]

This is what I've liked about this sport/hobby. I don't even need a GPS at this point to have any fun. It's nice to have this forum with all the GREAT folks here in the valley to chat with. I've enjoyed meeting and chatting with so many people. Even if we do pick at each other at times. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

OK OK! I admit it! I looked for Jaunt 2 but did not find it. But, it was dark and I don't do very well hunting caches in the dark. And, the gps was acting up and I was way too tired. And, I forgot to post the DNF. Do we feel better now? If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

HAHA! Too funny. I saw an Ozzy figure keychain in a Wal Mart today and thought of you. Hmm, I give Pat the cache to hold. I give him my cell phone number. And you need even more help?? I still think it's so funny that the hard ones to find are the ones I just plopped into place thinking they would be easy. Ah well, not having the GPS will give me more time to finish up a couple caches I'm working on. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Sorry, guess that was a bit vague. Yes, getting a new GPS. The new one costs way too much for me to buy outright at this time of the year. So, I needed to get some bucks off of the old one. I'll be down a couple of weeks, but due to the extra work I've been doing weekends, my time is limited at this point anways. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Some may be busy and some may be out caching. Then, there are some of us who have gotten rid of their GPSs. Hmmm, dangit! Will I still be able to claim the dinner as a find without a GPS? The next few weeks are gonna be tough! If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Or, a whole cache finding squad! Congrats on the new youngun. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Gee thanks Ron, I needed to see that just before dinner. LO. I really like the Sirius. So many stations to choose from and the ones I like have no commercials. The big difference between XM and Sirius is the monthly rate. XM is about $10.00 a month vs $13.00 for Sirius. However, XM gets some of it's earnings by selling commercial time. Not many, but they are there. Sirius does not. It's commercial free. I didn't want to PAY for service and still have to listen to commercials so, the 3 extra bucks is worth it. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Congrats on attaining the 300 finds. That's great. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

That got found fast! I think someone must have flown out there. Happiness is letting satellites guide me from cache to cache while listening to commercial free Sirius Satellite radio. Never cut out, even down in the gullies. Now, if they could just steer the car too. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Ok. Thanks Mike. I feared I may have stepped on some toes. I have seen others talking about calling and hints given but I didn't know who all was ok with it. I think Fallen had his mind more on a leaking tire since he didn't find it. So, we'll see if he can find this one! LOL! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=44985 George was talking EVIL? This is most evil too! Should be easy to spot after container is found though. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

I need some input on giving hints to others. I don't wanna go and get somebody mad at me again. I 've given several hints on my caches to others as they request and feel it's no biggie. I will not give a hint on one until it's been found 1 time though. Yesterday though, I gave a hint on one that wasn't mine. Sorry Mike! It didn't seem to help much though. I didn't realize until it was too late that maybe I shouldn't have do so. Since I do not yet know all the quirks and feelings of others here, please post up any thoughts. Until then, I'll stick to this. Ask me on mine. Ask them on theirs If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

I'm Rich! Oh, were you talking about money? Anyways, put me down for two at the dinner. Would this make a good time for people wanting TBs to place a large order and get the cost down per unit? Also, I'm going to be in Santa Cruz this week. Most likely in the morning. I need a phone number of anyone home that I could call to get a web cam shot of me! I see a couple of them there. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Not yet. I've been asking for help from seekers but, I've not gotten any new coords yet. I did however adjust the hint to help make it real easy to find. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Holy Cow!! No 3 minute find this time. In fact, I got dusted by EVERYONE there. I first noticed LO walking up on the road and then breaking out into her little victory dance. Then over an amount of time, more and more were up on the road until I was the only one left! Even my brother was up there just grinning while I suffered more in my quest for the cache. I think they were all snickering at me. Finally, I found it just as the next group of cachers arrived and I hurridly placed it back in it's spot. Good one Fizzy........ If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Funny what is hard or not hard to find to some. It makes me laugh. I plant what I think is a tough find and 3 guys get it right off. Then I plant some easy ones and then I'm evil ! HA! Mike found Devious but did not find Impaired. A guy with 12 finds found my Pump house when Ron with close to 500 could not. Guess sometimes it's luck and/or great reasoning more than just looking in the right spot. Impaired can actually be seen from a standing position. Pat will find it. He's held it already. lol. Maybe I'll take a trip to Ripon. After all, I did find Fizzys other 4 star cache in about 3 minutes. : If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Congrats on reaching 500 Ron! Glad you liked "Yikes!" and that it was the 500th. Hope I make it that far.. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

I've been around. Just not as much. Been training a new guy to take over my Fresno area run. Can't cache this week! I'm going to be getting more territory up around Concord, Antioch & SF. I got a couple this weekend and put out a couple. I still need to get the caches up by T4, so I'm available as a tagalong. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

I think it took me about 43 days to get to 99. Then I waited 4 more days for 100. Could have the 100th at 43 days too. 4 more today on the way home. If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!

Thanks go out to Jaimee for taking the time to make all the arrangements for our get together. THANKS! If a little Brute Force doesn't work, try using a lot!