+geezer55 Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 This thread is dropping too far down the page so I decided to answer the question (hopefully) and get the thread to the top of the page. Madame X is a peregrine falcon that nests on one of Hamilton's hotels. Quote
+churchrules Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 This thread is dropping too far down the page so I decided to answer the question (hopefully) and get the thread to the top of the page. Madame X is a peregrine falcon that nests on one of Hamilton's hotels. You are correct. If you want to check out the webcam on top of the Sheridan and see the history of the peregrine falcon in hamilton here is the link http://falcons.hamiltonnature.org/ Quote
+geezer55 Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 There is a cache, that on the its cache page, is listed as in Alberta but by its coords is south of the 49th parallel, what is the name of this cache? Quote
+shearzone Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 There is a cache, that on the its cache page, is listed as in Alberta but by its coords is south of the 49th parallel, what is the name of this cache? Could that be one of Outforthehunt's brass caps? Quote
+geezer55 Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 It is the international by venturer. When I first visited this cache I noticed that the clear cut that marked the border, when extended across the prairie, seemed to be behind us when we were at the cache. This cache is located in an area that has a seasonal closure because of the birds breeding in that area. Great place to come and sit and listen to all the bird songs. On to you bobbarley. There is a brass cap further up the hill located by the cairn marking the Canadian/USA border. It's a few hundred yards away if I remember correctly. Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 Sticking with the border theme, what is unique about the golf course in North Portal, Saskatchewan? Quote
+guiderchachi Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 Sticking with the border theme, what is unique about the golf course in North Portal, Saskatchewan? I found that one pretty easily. 9 holes are in Saskatchewan and 9 holes are in North Dakota. Each town has the name North Portal. Guiderchachi Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 Sorry. The course only has nine holes. There is something strange there though! The town in ND is called Portal. Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) Delete duplicate. Edited March 19, 2008 by bobbarley Quote
+Juicepig Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 9th hole is on the other side of the border? Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 9th hole is on the other side of the border? That is part of the answer. If you play the 9th hole what happens? Quote
+TOMTEC Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 9th hole is on the other side of the border? That is part of the answer. If you play the 9th hole what happens? Does it involve border security, chopsticks, body cavity searches, marshmallows, and/or bowling balls? If it's the answer I think you're aiming for, you should clarify what time of the year we're playing at! TOMTEC Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 19, 2008 Posted March 19, 2008 9th hole is on the other side of the border? That is part of the answer. If you play the 9th hole what happens? Does it involve border security, chopsticks, body cavity searches, marshmallows, and/or bowling balls? If it's the answer I think you're aiming for, you should clarify what time of the year we're playing at! TOMTEC No, no, maybe these days, yes and good golly no. During the operating season. Quote
+Couparangus Posted March 20, 2008 Author Posted March 20, 2008 If you play the 9th hole you have to go through customs? (guess) Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 If you play the 9th hole you have to go through customs? (guess) Good try but there is no distinct border there. Quote
+Fish Below The Ice Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 That is part of the answer. If you play the 9th hole what happens? You have to set your watch forward an hour. dave Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) That is part of the answer. If you play the 9th hole what happens? You have to set your watch forward an hour. dave Your getting closer. You don't actually have to set you watch forward being that most of the course is in Saskatchewan. Edited March 20, 2008 by bobbarley Quote
lewis82 Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 When you play the 9th hole, you get in another time zone? Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 20, 2008 Posted March 20, 2008 When you play the 9th hole, you get in another time zone? All the tee boxes are in Canada. Quote
+Juicepig Posted March 21, 2008 Posted March 21, 2008 you tee off in canada, and aren't allowed a second shot? Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 you tee off in canada, and aren't allowed a second shot? You're allowed that second shot but what makes the shot unique? Two things.. Quote
+churchrules Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 you tee off in canada, and aren't allowed a second shot? You're allowed that second shot but what makes the shot unique? Two things.. The hole is a dog leg, so you hit it back into Canada? Quote
+TOMTEC Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 I wonder if it might be time for a new question to be asked... the last one seems to have lost everyone's interest. TOMTEC Quote
+Juicepig Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Maybe there is a live hippo at hole 9 instead of a hole. Maybe it eats the ball! Was this the inspirational course for hungry-hungry hippos? Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) Sorry I lapsed. I was out of province. I will let the first person to post ask the next question. The answer to mine is: Your tee shot in Canada lands in another country(US) an hour later. The ninth green is the only one in the states as well as the club house. Edited March 29, 2008 by bobbarley Quote
+Fish Below The Ice Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 The answer to mine is: Your tee shot in Canada lands in another country(US) an hour later. I don't see how that is fundamentally different from what I answered. Anyway, here's the next question. There is a sequence of people, places, or things that begins Arona Bloom Caye Deer Exira Firdale Who, what, or where is this? dave Quote
+shearzone Posted March 30, 2008 Posted March 30, 2008 (edited) The answer to mine is: Your tee shot in Canada lands in another country(US) an hour later. I don't see how that is fundamentally different from what I answered. Anyway, here's the next question. There is a sequence of people, places, or things that begins Arona Bloom Caye Deer Exira Firdale Who, what, or where is this? dave The first letters of these words are A, B, C, D, E, F... sounds like the start of the alphabet to me Edited March 30, 2008 by shearzone Quote
+bobbarley Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 I know that when they were first naming towns along rail lines in Saskatchewan, they named them in alphabetical order. Quote
+Fish Below The Ice Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 I know that when they were first naming towns along rail lines in Saskatchewan, they named them in alphabetical order. These ones are the first six heading west from Portage la Prairie, but that's close enough. Next question is yours. dave Quote
+Couparangus Posted April 3, 2008 Author Posted April 3, 2008 You'd better ask a question Bobbarley. I don't want to have to reach into my bag of natural science questions again... Quote
+bobbarley Posted April 7, 2008 Posted April 7, 2008 What is the name and location of the main portage in Saskatchewan linking the trading posts from the southeast with those from the northwest? Essentially linking Eastern Canada with the Arctic. Quote
+bobbarley Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Hint: It was introduced to Peter Pond in 1778 and Alexander MacKenzie used it in 1793 to reach the Pacific Ocean 12 years before Lewis and Clark. Quote
+churchrules Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Hint: It was introduced to Peter Pond in 1778 and Alexander MacKenzie used it in 1793 to reach the Pacific Ocean 12 years before Lewis and Clark. This is totally a guess with some help from Wikipedia, is it Prince Albert, Sask.? Quote
+bobbarley Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Hint: It was introduced to Peter Pond in 1778 and Alexander MacKenzie used it in 1793 to reach the Pacific Ocean 12 years before Lewis and Clark. This is totally a guess with some help from Wikipedia, is it Prince Albert, Sask.? Sorry, although Prince Albert sits on the North Saskatchewan and play significant roles in early times it is not the answer. This portage joins the Churchill River system with the the Mackenzie River System. Quote
+churchrules Posted April 14, 2008 Posted April 14, 2008 Hint: It was introduced to Peter Pond in 1778 and Alexander MacKenzie used it in 1793 to reach the Pacific Ocean 12 years before Lewis and Clark. This is totally a guess with some help from Wikipedia, is it Prince Albert, Sask.? Sorry, although Prince Albert sits on the North Saskatchewan and play significant roles in early times it is not the answer. This portage joins the Churchill River system with the the Mackenzie River System. The legendary Methye Portage (also known as Portage La Loche) Quote
+bobbarley Posted April 14, 2008 Posted April 14, 2008 The legendary Methye Portage (also known as Portage La Loche) Correct. The methye portage was the link that allowed trade and exploration from east to west and north. The clearwater is one of my dream paddling destinations. Quote
+churchrules Posted April 14, 2008 Posted April 14, 2008 OK I know its not a "geo" type question, but here goes: With the Boston Marathon only a week a way it prides itself as the oldest Marathon in North America with the first race on April 19 1897. What North American road race is three years older? If no one responds, I'll try a new question. Quote
+2happy2gether Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 OK I know its not a "geo" type question, but here goes: With the Boston Marathon only a week a way it prides itself as the oldest Marathon in North America with the first race on April 19 1897. What North American road race is three years older? If no one responds, I'll try a new question. The Cannonball Run! Quote
+churchrules Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 OK I know its not a "geo" type question, but here goes: With the Boston Marathon only a week a way it prides itself as the oldest Marathon in North America with the first race on April 19 1897. What North American road race is three years older? If no one responds, I'll try a new question. The Cannonball Run! Funny, but not correct Quote
+The red-haired witch Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 The Kentucky Derby? I think it started in the 19th century too... it is held on a short circular road ... or maybe that is what you'd call a track Quote
danoshimano Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 For some reason, when you said "road race" I was thinking automobiles. (And some are thinking horses.) But of course you mean a foot race, like the Boston Marathon. Quote
+bobbarley Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 I googled so I can't answer but the answer is a good one! Quote
+churchrules Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 Time for a hint, Churchrules! Sorry! The race takes place in my home town. Quote
Mag Magician Posted April 24, 2008 Posted April 24, 2008 Time for a hint, Churchrules! Sorry! The race takes place in my home town. If I recall correctly, the Hamilton 30k has been running since 1894. Quote
+churchrules Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 Time for a hint, Churchrules! Sorry! The race takes place in my home town. If I recall correctly, the Hamilton 30k has been running since 1894. Close enough, Around the Bay Road Race is the official name and yes it is 30kms. Quote
Mag Magician Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 If I recall correctly, the Hamilton 30k has been running since 1894. Close enough, Around the Bay Road Race is the official name and yes it is 30kms. Oops, does this mean it's my turn? I just started watching this thread, and I got one right? Quote
Mag Magician Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 Let's switch to television trivia. What was the first television series featuring a paramedic type team? Quote
danoshimano Posted April 25, 2008 Posted April 25, 2008 Let's switch to television trivia. What was the first television series featuring a paramedic type team? "Emergency" but I don't think that question fits the guidelines? Check the first post and do another if you want. Quote
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