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"He wasn't nude and it doesn't sound as if he was doing anything to disturb anyone." Sorry but I disagree, a "Thong" is nude. NOT naked, but definately nude. We have a person who likes to sun in our community pool. He wears a thong. His attitude is that he is God's greatest gift and he should share as much of himself as possible. I and the other parents disagree, but the management says 'until they are specifically prohibited in the tules, he can do it. So the only recourse is direct confrontation. Basically to get in his face, and cause a disturbance, and let the Police come. THEY will come and tell him to wear clothing next time. (WE did catch this guy molesting children later. IN the Pool. Jeff Scism, IBSSG <A href="http://blacksheep.rootsweb.com/"> My place </A> Is it more important to know what you are talking about, or more important to talk about what you know?

Looking like you are supposed to be there is a good thing. no one notices the "workers". Jeff Scism, IBSSG <A href="http://blacksheep.rootsweb.com/"> My place </A> Is it more important to know what you are talking about, or more important to talk about what you know?

It is a VERY basic magellan, (a model 100?) I think it is so basic, and out dated that It probably would be better to just replace it. (No changeable antenna, and eats batteries like popcorn.) If it is not acceptable, it is worth talking about....

My $5 Magellan is proving it's worth. Bought it at Kmart's going out of business sale as a "post-demo" clearance. The problem is the unit ALWAYS shows I haven't moved. (It only recieves ONE sattelite signal.) So it is time to look for another one... Being on fixed income, I am looking for a "good" reliable used unit. My three kids are in school between 7 AM and 2 PM and I could be looking for the local caches... or preparing one or two. Any recommendations on which units to AVOID? and recommendations on which to look for? What features are most often needed and which are fluff? (Of Course I want ALL the features but have to adjust to my budget...) jef If it is not acceptable, it is worth talking about....

Truckers use a cache like 3 inch ABS pipe on trailers for paperwork, I can realll many times these fell off trucks and freeways were shut down, bomb squads called, and the poor sots papers BLOWN up (By the Police). Clearly labeling it as what it IS is the best thing. Also putting the knpwledge in someone ocal that it is there, is good, then when commotion starts someone will say, "I know what it is." The point of the ID stickers is that there is no doubt that the cache is a cache, and registered on the site. It gives a place to look before panic sets in. (of course terrorists want to place bombs in tree forks in a field... perhaps the "under bridge" caches should be more thoroughly discouraged) The sanctioned GeoCaches are supposed to be marked, and hopefully not constructed LIKE a bomb. (A pipe with threaded caps at each end would give ME Pause) Jeff

Any recommendations for gaining approval prior to depositing a geocache, is there any "release" that should be used? Jeff

Some thoughts on making your own walking staff. It should be LONG enough that if you fall it doesn't poke your Nose, throat or Eyes. Use Bicycle handlebar foam for padding, slide it on by lubricating the Staff wirh foaming shaving cream. It dries adn LOCKS the foam in place, it also soaks loose. Installing a knob on the end is recommended, I use the shift lever handles from any auto parts store. Some of these have compasses already in them. A second "grip area" should be inserted about 6 inches above waist level. This allows easier use when using the staff to stand up, or to pull someone out of the creek. Tie a lanyard through the staff using 550 lb nylon Parachute line. Tie a good sharp pocket knife to it with a snapring. (or permanently affix a knife sheath). Carry a few small survival items, a 2x3 inch signal mirror, a whistle, a BIC lighter, a flashlight. For those with skills, I recommend a flint and magnesium bar. (PRACTICE!!!) Jeff

Well It was in my 'local cache" newsletter yesterday, so I guess i have to reference the old mail... 5/20/2003 (California) Come and see where an old west legend once lived.. by Deezul (Traditional Cache) (GCG4X3) (6.87 mi/11.06 km SE) http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=70251 Perhaps I can get permission to plant a cache in the various cemeteries in San Berdoo, and do a earp family grave tour. In the meantime my Earp website is http://blacksheep.rootsweb.com/earp/ and photos of the gravesites are there. Jeff Scism, Flockmaster of the International Blacksheep Society Jeff

I saw the page on the Nicholas Earp homesite in the cache list for today. I feel compelled to point out an error or two in the quoted text (not the web site's fault, just bad data in the source book) I have a fairly comprehensive Earp family website, and I have published a book on the family. I am really enlightened to see the letter quoted, however the apparent place referenced appears to be in eror, and the statement that the family moved on IS in error. Nicholas Earp was the father of the five "Fighting Earps", Newton Jasper, Virgil, Morgan, Wyatt and James. There were two or more trips between Iowa and San Bernardino, BUT the Earp homestead was located on H street in Colton. James, also had a Bar/casino that he ran that would be where the Courthouse is now, In downtown San Bernardino. Newton, born of a previous marriage spent little time with his family. The earps were a stalwart part of the community of Colton. Nicholas was a Justice of the peace, a County recorder, and coroner. He also was a Tavern Owner, and a Miner. Wyatt also was a local miner, having about 40 claims filed in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Morgan was killed in Tombstone, after the famous gunfight, in an ambush, he is buried in Hermosa cemetery, in Colton (Right behind the new County Hospital). Virgil was a marshal in both Tombstone, and in Colton, and in fact stopped a railroad from crossing it's competitors' tracks in a famous stand-off in Colton. A Sister Adelia, married into the Edwards family, and along with her husband, is buried in Mountain View cemetery in San Bernardino, across the street from St. Bernardine's Hospital) James Cooksey Earp, one of the brothers is buried nearby. Virginia Cooksey, the second wife of Nicholas and mother of 5 of the children, is buried in an unmarked grave in Pioneer Cemetery, (behind Seccombe Park) in downtown San Bernardino) Last year a memorial marker was erected, but is NOT in the right spot. Wyatt is buried in a cemetery in Colima, close to San Jose. Virgil is buried in Sacramento. Newton is Buried in Oregon. Nicholas is buried in Los Angeles Veteran's Cemetery in Sawtell. The family did spend a brief time in Missouri, just before the Civil war, but the family spent most of their lives in the Colton area. Jeff

I sawthe page on the Nocholas Earp homesite in the cache list for today. I feelcompelled to point outan error or two in the quoted text (not the web site's fault, just bad data in the source book) I have a fairly comprehensive Earp family website, and I have published a book on the family. I am really enlightened to see the letter quoted, however the apparent place referenced appears to be in eror, and the statement that the family moved on IS in error. Nicholas Earp was the father of the five "Fighting Earps", Newton Jasper, Virgil, Morgan, Wyatt and James. There were two or more trips between Iowa and San Bernardino, BUT the Earp homestead was located on H street in Colton. James, also had a Bar/casino that he ran that would be where the Courthouse is now, In downtown San Bernardino. Newton, born of a previous marriage spent little time with his family. The earps were a stalwart part of the community of Colton. Nicholas was a Justice of the peace, a County recorder, and coroner. He also was a Tavern Owner, and a Miner. Wyatt also was a local miner, having about 40 claims filed in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Morgan was killed in Tombstone, after the famousgunfight, in an ambush, he is buried in Hermosa cemetery, in Colton (Right behind the new County Hospital). Virgil was a marshal in both Tombstne, and in Colton, and in fact stopped a railroad from crossing it's competitors' tracks in a famous stand-off in Colton. A Sister Adelia, married into the Edwards family, and along with her husband, is buried in Mountain View cemetery in San Bernardino, across the street from St. Bernardine's Hospital) James Cooksey Earp, one of the brothers is buried nearby. Virginia Cooksey, the second wife of Nicholas and mother of 5 of the children, is buried in an unmarked grave in Pioneer Cemetery, (behind Seccombe Park) in downtown San Bernardino) Last year a memorial marker was erected, but is NOT in the right spot. Wyatt is buried in a cemetery in Colima, close to San Jose. Virgil is buried in Sacramento. Newton is Buried in Oregon. Nicholas is buried in Los Angeles Veteran's Cemetery in Sawtell. The family did spend a brief time in Missouri, just before the Civil war, but the family spent most of their lives in the Colton area. Jeff

Taphotrekking is a growing part of Genealogy. Take plenty of note paper and pencils, and log the coordinates, names and dates, Let the local USGenWeb Project (county) know what you have found, and WHO is buried there. I encourage anyone who frequently finds Burial sites to do this... Jeff