South_Cache

quote:Originally posted by Dave54:Gasoline -- $2.09 per gallon Short length of garden hose -- $2.00 Filling your tank for free while leaving some hapless geocacher stranded in the woods with an empty tank -- priceless! ======================================== Friends don't let Friends geocache drunk. Good one Dave!! (I better find my locking gas caps. South Cache "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

I was building my own IBM-PC compatibles and writing my own software. I connected to the college computer system with a 300 baud modem to do my programming home work. Later on I got a 2400 baud modem and set up my own BBS at my home. We played RPG games on the BBS. You had to call in and take your "moves" each day. Only locals played because it was a long distance call to contact some BBS computers. I was a member on 35 different BBS systems and faithfully logged on to 10 or 15 of them per day. Email was handled by FIDO-NET relays and while I could talk to some one across the country it took at least one day for the relays sometimes two or more days depending on the distance. Something like this could have been done using maps and directions, the GPS system and internet just makes it so much easier. If we had environmentalist 50,000 years ago we wouldn't have the Grand Canyon today. South Cache "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

quote:Originally posted by Mr. Snazz: quote:Originally posted by South_Cache:People like to bash me because I work for an oil company. Ok, I'll bash you for a totally different reason: _being completely off topic_. Why does your self-justifying shopping list have anything to do with Geocaching? Because I can: "If you have a topic that doesn't quite fit anywhere else, post it here. " Boy I got a big one! Really you were too easy. Where is that Mopar dude??? South Cache "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

quote:Originally posted by BassoonPilot:Those are all examples of "discrimination," which is not in itself a bad thing ... it's a _positive_ attribute. The guy asked for opinions... so shoot me or don't. South Cache "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

People like to bash me because I work for an oil company. Gasoline isn't that high. Perhaps his will put it into perspective. Diet Snapple: 16 oz $1.29..............$10.32 per gallon Lipton Ice Tea: 16 oz $1.19............. $9.52 per gallon Gatorade: 20 oz $1.59 .....................$10.17 per gallon Ocean Spray: 12 oz $1.25 ...............$10.00 per gallon Brake Fluid: 12 oz $3.15 ................. $33.60 per gallon Vick’s Nyquil: 6 oz $8.35 ..................$178.13 per gallon Pepto Bismol: 4 oz $3.85 ................. $123.20 per gallon Whiteout: 7 oz $1.39 ........................ $25.42 per gallon Scope: 1.5 oz $0.99 ......................... $84.48 per gallon And this is the real kicker ... Evian water: 9 oz $1.49 ................. $21.19 per gallon $21.19 for WATER - and the buyer doesn’t even know the source. So, the next time you’re at the pump, be glad your car doesn’t run on water, Scope, or Whiteout, or God forbid Pepto Bismol or Nyquil. South Cache "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

This website could offer many more features and incentives to join than creating MOCs. I don't like them I won't create them or patronize them. It is just another form of discrimination. South Cache "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=55936 So how did this get approved? Shouldn't a cache container be a little more durable than a zip lock bag? I am all for rules, one of my virtuals was disproved because it broke a rule. That is fine it doesn't meet the spelled out criteria. It will once I gather more information. The cache above could have been handled differently. If you wish to leave a bug for transportation leave a note with coordinates or contact a local, we'll help out. South Cache "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

Let's see them find the cache in there... South Cache "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

of New Orleans visit the Bon Ton Cafe. Very much near Mothers. While Mothers has great food the Bon Ton is closer to true New Orleans cusine. Make sure to order the turtle soup appetizer with a little sherry added. It is awesome!! Oh' yeah and Bon Ton won't break your wallet. Even Emeril's has great food, but since he has become a TV personality his prices first doubled then tripled. I only eat there on someone else's nickel. Have fun and keep us posted! South Cache "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

Be sure to stop in at the Hitch Hikers Rest Stop in beautiful Covington, Louisiana. Hitch Hikers Rest South Cache "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

I wish I could have spent the night, I'll have to invest in a sound proof tent. It was really great meeting everyone. I took a cue from Phil and I have changed my "handle" to reflect my geocaching hobby. Capn_Skully fits my sailing activities but here I'll be known as South_Cache. Since I travel all over the south for work I think it will be appropriate. Thanks again for welcoming me as friend, the good times and great caching! Capn Skully "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

quote:Originally posted by mtn-man: I guess the one thing that makes me feel good is that there are tens of thousands of happy Geocachers out there that just enjoy playing the game and enjoy playing within the guidelines. You are so correct. A few of us braver and more boisterous geocachers get into these forums and post our opinions and greivances. We also have sock puppets, trolls, and outright fishermen. I have been known to troll a bit myself. It is fun catching the big fish. How many geocachers out there never type a word here? How many are just lurkers laughing at every cheap shot? I would guess only 10 or 15 percent of all cachers actually read and post in these forums. Just like radio call in shows of the whole audience maybe 10% call and only 1% actually get to say anything. Capn Skully "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

The date I pick is May 5th... Daughters b-day Some one else asked and I ask again why not ZZZZ? The puters can't handle it? Capn Skully "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

Go all the way to 26... GCZZZZ Capn Skully "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

I use file folders in a canvas briefcase. Each folder represents an area usually by city or town. For big cities like New Orleans I have folders for uptown, downtown, lake front, river front, Audubon(sp) Park, City Park, New Orleans east, and West bank etc. When I go caching or benchmark hunting I take out the folder for the area I wish to hunt. My bag is pretty full, I better get out and find some caches. Capn Skully "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

quote:Originally posted by Cheesehead Dave:What the heck is up with Monopoly these days anyway? About tem years ago, I thought it was pretty cool when I got a Star Wars Monopoly set as a gift. I have an Original Star Wars Monopoly that was never opened. Still in the sealed wrapper! Capn Skully "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

Glenn L Marine This Link should work. Capn Skully "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

You may wish to consider a small hard dinghy like they sell at West Marine. You can sail it or use a very small outboard. They sell for around $800 and they are unsinkable. Another thought is to visit marina's with an eye out for a used inflatable like a Zodiac, Achilles or West Marine. If you are handy with tools you can build one very cheaply with kits from Glenn-L marine. Glenn L Marine I don't own stock or have any interest in the companies mentioned except that they make nice products. Capn Skully "To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the tops." Robert M. Persig

I picked up a bug... took it to Mississippi, someone brought it back to Louisiana so I took it to Mississippi again. Now the bug is happily traveling around. Capn Skully Vini Vidi Velcro I came I saw I stuck around.

quote:Originally posted by BloenCustoms:I'd like to state that I'm very new to the whole computer thing in general. I apologize if I may have led some people to waste time taking a test that was possibly bogus. The whole point of this thread was to spread a little humor. When I took the test, I had no problem getting a score without giving them a credit card number. My intent was only to provide a little amusement. What ain't no country I ever heard of! They speak English in What? I can't believe I made a 140. Capn Skully Vini Vidi Velcro I came I saw I stuck around.

Thanks I appreciate any help I can get to make my bug a success! Capn Skully Vini Vidi Velcro I came I saw I stuck around.

quote:Originally posted by Zahrim:This thread, while being funny at times, is ready to die. So, please let it die now. If you had made all this up from dust, fine, but you are using a commercial site. Even though most can not understand what the commercial part is, it is time for this to stop. _Zahrim.... "There's no need to be afraid of strange noises in the night. Anything that intends you harm will stalk you silently."_ Gee what a killjoy.. Capn Skully Vini Vidi Velcro I came I saw I stuck around.

I have a new travel bug that wishes to visit Ford automobile and truck factories. Also if any of you actually work for Ford the Travel Bug would really like to meet Bill Ford in person and possibly get a photo. Ford Woody Wagon I'll keep you posted as he gets closer. Thanks! Capn Skully Vini Vidi Velcro I came I saw I stuck around.

quote:I am a little concerned about our "Big Brother" government tracking all of my movements though. That's why I drive around in circles looking for caches. I figure it throws them off just enough to not want to bother tracking me. GeoSciGuy Capn Skully Vini Vidi Velcro I came I saw I stuck around.

quote:http://www.iqtest.com/ [This message was edited by BloenCustoms on March 09, 2003 at 05:16 PM.] The test is not free. They want $9.95 to give you the results. Just another web-scam to gather email addresses. Capn Skully Vini Vidi Velcro I came I saw I stuck around.