+TOMTEC Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 What is the southernmost acidic bog in Canada, who is it named after, and where is it located? I believe that it's the Sifton Bog, but I'll refrain from answering the other parts in hopes that some locals can snag it! TOMTEC Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 You are correct, Sir. If anyone cantake the next two parts the glory will be all yours. Quote Link to comment
danoshimano Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Umm... it's named after Mr. Sifton? Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Indirectly, but no...it was named after a major, and unlikely, benefactor...kind of ironic actually. Quote Link to comment
+Juicepig Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Indirectly, but no...it was named after a major, and unlikely, benefactor...kind of ironic actually. Mrs. Sifton! Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Not that ironic.... Quote Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Methinks we need another hint. Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 (edited) Here's another hint. This one is the location. This area is also notable for John Labatt, Insulin, and Guy Lombardo...just to name a few. Any hints that I give for the benefactor at this time will be too obvious. TOMTEC, if you can answer it then go ahead. Edited February 21, 2007 by 2happy2gether Quote Link to comment
danoshimano Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I used to live in London and I remember my sister taking a trip to a bog there. And wasn't Guy from London? So, I say the location is London. Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I used to live in London and I remember my sister taking a trip to a bog there. And wasn't Guy from London? So, I say the location is London. You are, in fact, correct!!!! woo hoo!! Now, can you name the person or ORGANIZATION that donated money to the preservation of the SIFTON bog, therefore having the bog renamed the Sifton Botanical Bog? Remember that this benefactor is an unlikely one because of the nature of their business; that business being urban development....oh how's that for a hint? I'm a Londoner too...so I'm a little heartbroken that people don't know more about my home town...hehe... I'll give it one more day, and if nobody can give me the answer then I will pass it off to TOMTEC and danoshimano to duke it out for the glory. Quote Link to comment
Sliver & Lucy Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Would that be Sifton Properties Limited? Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 That pretty close. It was actually Sifton Construction Company. I bet if you do some research though, the two are mutually inclusive. I will pass it onto you then, unless danoshimano has any objections. Quote Link to comment
danoshimano Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I will pass it onto you then, unless danoshimano has any objections. No objections here. I didn't know the answer until you gave it to me last night at the pub night. Quote Link to comment
+JDandDD Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I used to live in London and I remember my sister taking a trip to a bog there. And wasn't Guy from London? So, I say the location is London. I'm a Londoner too...so I'm a little heartbroken that people don't know more about my home town...hehe... Oh Oh. Looks like all the Londoners are moving up to Central Ontario. We used to live in London as well so were also quite acquainted with the Bog. JD Quote Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Too slow! In the spirit of keeping things moving I'll ask the next question. Q: Assuming the batteries in your GPS are dead...If you were on a wooded ridge that ran east/west but didn't know which direction you were pointed (perhaps due to it being overcast), what is one way to determine this? Quote Link to comment
+shearzone Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Too slow! In the spirit of keeping things moving I'll ask the next question. Q: Assuming the batteries in your GPS are dead...If you were on a wooded ridge that ran east/west but didn't know which direction you were pointed (perhaps due to it being overcast), what is one way to determine this? use a compass Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Look at the coniferous trees. The long branches on the bottom generally point south. Whereas the branches on the other side - presumably north side - are much shorter and may be missing completely. Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Too slow! In the spirit of keeping things moving I'll ask the next question. Q: Assuming the batteries in your GPS are dead...If you were on a wooded ridge that ran east/west but didn't know which direction you were pointed (perhaps due to it being overcast), what is one way to determine this? I would then take out my backup GPS, If its battery's died then I would take out my backups backup GPS, if its battery's then died, I would take out my compass, If I dropped and broke it I would then try to build one myself, If it turns out I didn't have a key component, I would then, depending on location, look for growth of moss on the side of trees (mossy side tends to be north) or look up at the clouds and see if I can make out its predominate direction which I would apply to my extensive knowledge of local prevailing winds. Quote Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 Ding! 2happy is too right! (There will likely be more coniferous trees on the south side of the ridge too). Honorable mention to Shearzone for shear audacity. Quote Link to comment
Lackie Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 And I thought the answer would be to ask for directions. Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Ok, I'm feeling the pressure of asking the next question...therefore I'm going to wuss out and ask one relative to my last. Sifton Bog is considered an "Environmentally Signifigant Area (ESA)." London, ON has 6 of these ESA's, what are the other 5? Quote Link to comment
+Juicepig Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 you do know there is more to canada then just London right..? Quote Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 I'm with Juiceypig, you may want to broaden the scope of your question, 2happy! I'm sure the cats in BC won't know the answer. Heck, I'm 2 hours down the road and I don't have a clue either. Haha! Quote Link to comment
+res2100 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) Ok, I'm feeling the pressure of asking the next question...therefore I'm going to wuss out and ask one relative to my last. Sifton Bog is considered an "Environmentally Signifigant Area (ESA)." London, ON has 6 of these ESA's, what are the other 5? You had to mention the word bog...I am trying to forget my somewhat unpleasant encounter with a bog on the weekend: Bog Encounter...the bog won! Edited February 28, 2007 by res2100 Quote Link to comment
+seekie-findie Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Meadowlily Woods Warbler Woods Medway Valley Heritage Forest Westminster Ponds Kilally Meadows Quote Link to comment
+seekie-findie Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I did have to Google two of em.. so Does that count????? Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 You're not supposed to Google, but since you're fairly new to this we'll let it slide. You got all of 'em. Onto you for the next question... Quote Link to comment
+seekie-findie Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 OK... Well how bout... Q: Need 2 COMMON map projection methods Quote Link to comment
+seekie-findie Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 OK... Well how bout... Q: Need 2 COMMON map projection methods Quote Link to comment
+seekie-findie Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Wow, double question..... LOL Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 you do know there is more to canada then just London right..? Yes, there's Barrie too...hehe... Quote Link to comment
+HendieD Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 OK, lemme have a go at this ... Mercator (commonly used in 1:50,000 maps) Lambert (used in large scale maps) Wow, I am impressed with myself. I did work with these for an aerial reconnaissance project waaaay back in the '80s and I still remember those names! Quote Link to comment
+seekie-findie Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 HendieD Is correct, both are valid... I guess U is next..... Quote Link to comment
+HendieD Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 (edited) Q: What is the Southern-most mainland location in Canada, and where does the name come from? Edited March 2, 2007 by HendieD Quote Link to comment
+seekie-findie Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Aww sure make it a two 'parter... I know the name, but unsure about its origins... I can even get there in 20 mins... LOL Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 It's Point Pelee, and I believe it's French for "bald point"..or something close to that...or "bare point"... Quote Link to comment
+HendieD Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 (edited) Was quite sure you would be close Seekie! Spot on 2happy! Point Pelee it is! Clicky! Edited March 2, 2007 by HendieD Quote Link to comment
+seekie-findie Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 (edited) I believe it is even more southern then the northern border of California and Oregon... EDIT - Sure I click the picture and it states that very fact..... LOL Edited March 2, 2007 by seekie-findie Quote Link to comment
+2happy2gether Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 If someone wants to take the next question go right ahead... Quote Link to comment
+AV Dezign Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Okay, I have not questioned the masses in a while... Which phone area code covers the most ground in Canada? (no peeking now!) Quote Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 Hmm....okay, I can see that the geography angle works into 'caching. I'll guess 204 Quote Link to comment
+TOMTEC Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I'm betting on 867 TOMTEC Quote Link to comment
+Fish Below The Ice Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I say 800. dave Quote Link to comment
+AV Dezign Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I'm betting on 867 TOMTEC Okay, That was obviously too easy. It's all your TOMTEC... Quote Link to comment
+TOMTEC Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Okay, That was obviously too easy. He he, they only recently added that area code. I've got some friends stationed at YFB, so it's fairly familiar. Which brings me to my next questions... many cachers carry a cell phone while on the trail to call for help in an emergency. Some people don't realize that not everyone uses 9-1-1 as their central emergency number. Jamacia, for example, uses 1-1-9. Much of Europe uses 1-1-2. You can reach the Police (RCMP) in the Yukon by dialing 867-667-5555. (Not overly convenient...) If you were caching in Iqaluit (formerly Frobisher Bay) and needed to reach the RCMP, what number would you try and dial before the polar bear tears you to shreds? Hint: 867-979-XXXX TOMTEC Quote Link to comment
+ElectroQTed Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 (edited) 867-979-4357 (HELP) Edited March 7, 2007 by ElectroQTed Quote Link to comment
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