+LarsThorwald Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Nice site, Rich. At Martin's suggestion, I added a link to it on the picnic cache page... Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Page 4! Speaking of which... can anyone belive that Paul Harvey is still alive? (obscure joke) Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+Martin_Lu Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 quote:Originally posted by LarsThorwald:Page 4! Speaking of which... can anyone belive that Paul Harvey is still alive? (obscure joke) Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Is this one of those 'Youre to young to understand' or is it more of a 'You wont get it cause you werent alive' things? Anyways... I looked him up. M. Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Neither, actually. Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
FullOn Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Thanks for the link Charlie. As soon as we settle on a logo, I'll post a graphic along with some html code for embedding on the site. That'll make linking easier. Thanks everyone for checking out the site. I've had some real nice feedback so far. -Rich Quote Link to comment
+Martin_Lu Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 quote:Originally posted by LarsThorwald:Neither, actually. Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." I'll be quite now. M. Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Quite what? Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 Hey, Martin, by the way: your friend better make money while he can on that Neilsen diary: in the next year or so LA and NY are going to be the first cities where the diaries are replaced by computers the monitor what's REALLY being watched... Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+Martin_Lu Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 It is only one of those 'one week' diaries... and the last day was yesterday. I found it rather annoying, but he insisted it was worth it. M. Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 How much did he get paid for a week? Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+Martin_Lu Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 There were a few dollars (maybe 4?) inside the large envelope. It was almost as if they were there 'by accident'. I was always under the assumings that the cable companies had some way of telling what channel we watched... but I guess not. Apparently, this one of the way main ratings are gathered. Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Hey Husqui: I've lost track of the picnic area reservation story. If I remember, we CAN'T register, right? So is it time to solicit volunteers to show up early and grab the prime spot? Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
husqui Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 Charlie: Actually, we CAN register but it's a $200 usage fee. So for all intents and purposes, we shouldn't register and just take the chance that nobody else thinks it's worth $200 to reserve that particular picnic area for that day. I will call next week to make sure that nobody has it reserved (if somebody has, then we're SOL and have to find an alternate spot). I will continue to call once a week until the Thursday before 3/22. They told me that if it hasn't been reserved by that day, then it will definitely be available on that Saturday on a first-come, first-served basis (kinda like first-to-find, eh?). But in the meantime, it probably would be a good idea to start soliciting F2F volunteers. BTW, guess who's in the #7 spot (and quite possibly soon-to-be #6) of the NBA Western Conference? Quote Link to comment
+Webfoot Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 quote:Originally posted by husqui:BTW, guess who's in the #7 spot (and quite possibly soon-to-be #6) of the NBA Western Conference? And Sacramento and Dallas are probably panicking about the prospets of playing them in the first round too. Webfoot Tromping through the underbrush looking for Ammo cans, Tupperware containers, & little round disks. Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 quote:Originally posted by husqui: But in the meantime, it probably would be a good idea to start soliciting F2F volunteers. Consider this the solicitation: anyone live close enough to the picnic site to want to get out there first thing on the morning of the 22nd and stake our claim? Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+carivercpl Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 Hey Lars drop me an email, I think I have some Police Crime Scene Tape around the house we can use to "Secure the Scene" with. Life Thru Geocaching...Geocaching Thru Life Quote Link to comment
husqui Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 I just called community services for Huntington Central Park and the picnic area we were going to use has been reserved for March 22nd . Whoever reserved it is actually paying the $200 usage fee plus a $200 cleanup deposit. The lady I spoke to says that there is one similar area by Lake Park (?) --- along Lake in between 11th and 12th street. It's the same deal though, $200 to use it plus the $200 deposit. And it's on a tentative hold until tonight when the party reserving it is supposed to come by with the moolah. If they don't show up, then it's available until somebody reserves it or on a first-come, first-served basis on March 22nd. Don't know of any other places around Central Park where they have picnic tables and barbecue grills (but then again I'm not at all that familiar with that area). In either case, we need to come up with some new options..... Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Thanks for keeping up on this, Husqui. By the way... how big is your back-yard? Seriously, I've never been to the park and thus have no Plan B. But we're a resourceful bunch. Any ideas? Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+The Geo Chasers Posted March 4, 2003 Author Share Posted March 4, 2003 (We lived in Huntington for many, many years) The picnic area that is reservable is off of Edwards. It is very nice for a large group such as this. This is the only large area that is equipped with tables and BBQ's. There are other single tables that may have BBQ's near them in the grassy area, but usually the most tables available are two to three. These are first come first serve. If someone Local to the park was willing, they could find a location with several tables with BBQ, additional tables and chairs could be brought by attendees. Just a thought. Lake Park is pretty nice. It is just above the Main Street area...However it is very public and close to the streets. Hope you all can find a place...I just wish we could go! Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 All right, here's my idea: Monrovia Canyon Park. I've cached there several times, and our kids' school did a campout there. It has a nature center, bathrooms, etc., and a reservable 2000 sq. ft. area with six picnic tables and 4 BBQ's. The best news is that it's available, and only costs $50, plus a returnable $50 deposit... which I can front. My reservations are as follows: this is a serious change of venue for the OC crowd. It's not as bad as Griffith Park - in a lot of respects ; - but it is certainly north of Huntington Beach. I also don't know if six tables will hold the burgeoning crowd! I am not opposed to another OC location, nor am I wed to Monrovia. I'm just scrambling. So, what do you guys think? It would be great to get some kind of a consensus in the next day or so... I also contacted Tournament Park, which would be nice but is a bit further from OC. I've yet to hear back... Sorry I don't live in a bigger house! Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 We could also do the park where we met last year, which I thought was fine, although it, too, had I think a $4 entry fee. Irvine Regional Park? Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Just giving this page a bump so it doesn't disappear from view... Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
husqui Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 ....as the purple and gold just moved into the #6 spot! Quote Link to comment
+carivercpl Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 Is this what happens when we get our own local page?? I know I dont spend much time here anymore??? Life Thru Geocaching...Geocaching Thru Life Quote Link to comment
+The Geo Chasers Posted March 10, 2003 Author Share Posted March 10, 2003 Too many things...Not enough time... I have a hard time checking both sites... Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 So let it DIE!!! Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
husqui Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 You can't let this die! Not after all that we've been through... Anyhow, FYI, a chat program has now been enabled on www.scgeocachers.com. Martin posted a request for desired times to schedule our first members chat, hopefully within the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment
+carivercpl Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Well Mrs. C is aready in the chatroom waiting for everyone else to join...Next to geocaching, chatting is her next fav thing to do Life Thru Geocaching...Geocaching Thru Life Quote Link to comment
+carivercpl Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 Chat room at www.scgeocachers.org, Monday, 03-17-03 at 7:00 P.M. Dave said he knows where I will be. Life Thru Geocaching...Geocaching Thru Life Quote Link to comment
+The Geo Chasers Posted March 17, 2003 Author Share Posted March 17, 2003 Keep on checking back...But do not forget to check out the new website: Sothern California Geocachers Thanks to all who have kept this thread alive! [This message was edited by The Geo Chasers on March 17, 2003 at 03:22 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+carivercpl Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I ahte to say most folks are not really checking here...AI know my visit to this forums has dropped off.... Life Thru Geocaching...Geocaching Thru Life Quote Link to comment
+Dave_W6DPS Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 It looks like most SoCal geocachers spend their forum and chat time at www.scgeocachers.org. My two cents worth, refunds available on request. (US funds only) Quote Link to comment
+The Geo Chasers Posted March 20, 2003 Author Share Posted March 20, 2003 I am spending more of my time at: Southern California Geocachers... "Now it's time to say goodbye to our old OC Thread: SCG...Gee it's been fun...EOC...Come see how great it is!...ACHER(S)...Our So. Cal. site is really the best! SCGeocachers...SCGeocachers... Forever let us hold our handhelds high!" OK enough of that...See ya later...Happy Geocaching! Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 quote:Originally posted by The Geo Chasers: "Now it's time to say goodbye to our old OC Thread: SCG...Gee it's been fun...EOC...Come see how great it is!...ACHER(S)...Our So. Cal. site is really the best! SCGeocachers...SCGeocachers... Forever let us hold our handhelds high!" Guess we've got the entertainment for the picnic squared away... By the way: what's all about? Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+The Geo Chasers Posted March 21, 2003 Author Share Posted March 21, 2003 Hmmm...entertainment Quote Link to comment
+georgeandmary Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 http://www.geocaching.com/track/track_detail.asp?ID=24257 Calling all Orange Co cachers. Be on the look out for this bug. It's the lead but in the cannon ball run and it may be heading your way. Take the bug and place it in a far far far away cache. One of those caches that gets visited once or twice a year. Or maybe a puzzle cache or a big multi cache. I cannot touch the bug since I have a bug in the race. Do you really want a non Californian to win the race.... stop Oscar now. george Wanna go for a ride? Quote Link to comment
+Dave_W6DPS Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 quote:Originally posted by georgeandmary:Take the bug and place it in a far far far away cache. One of those caches that gets visited once or twice a year. Or maybe a puzzle cache or a big multi cache. george Wanna go for a ride? Shame on you! Next you will be exhorting someone to place it in a virtual! I'm aghast that someone would exhort others to do such a thing! If I find it I will help it along by dropping it here: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=820 So play fairly, George! Dave_W6DPS My two cents worth, refunds available on request. (US funds only) Quote Link to comment
MrToad608 Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 I was hoping for a little help with a waypoint. Getting prepared for a family vacation to Disneyland etc. I have not had much luck finding a set of coords. for Medieval Times in Buena Park. If someone has coords. they can share that would be great. Thanks. Enthusiasm may vary. Quote Link to comment
+Camelot Crew Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 quote:Originally posted by MrToad608:Getting prepared for a family vacation to Disneyland etc. Hey Toad. I see there are several virtuals for Disneyland and only one physical cache in the park. I think you'd better place another one while you're there. Have fun! Quote Link to comment
MrToad608 Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 I'm considering one for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride , but a physical would not be approved inside the park and is against the "planting on vacation rule" too. I noticed no cache for Medieval Times either, hmmmmmmm. Enthusiasm may vary. Quote Link to comment
+Dave_W6DPS Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Getting a virtual approved at either Disneyland or Medieval Times would probably be difficult. The current climate is running against commercial caches--where you have to pay significant amounts to a for-profit company to get access to the cache. There are some virtuals (and one traditional--see link below) at Disneyland/California Adventure, but I think they are grandfathered and a new one would have a hard time getting past an approver. You might want to check on that before taking the time to prepare one... You can also search for nearby caches on the link below and find some outside in the real world where no admission fee is required. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=37934 If you want to email me offline witht he area you are staying, I might be able to recommend some. Have a great vacation in California! Dave_W6DPS My two cents worth, refunds available on request. (US funds only) Quote Link to comment
+Dave_W6DPS Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 quote:Originally posted by LarsThorwald:So let it DIE!!! Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." It looks like it has. Probably due to the great forums at the SCG site. Dave_W6DPS My two cents worth, refunds available on request. (US funds only) Quote Link to comment
+carivercpl Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Dave my friend I think you are right...I think we need to get together and have a wake for it!!! Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Ben Franklin (1706-1790) Quote Link to comment
+LarsThorwald Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Someone else can organize THIS one... Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Quote Link to comment
+carivercpl Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Charlie is that hint Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Ben Franklin (1706-1790) Quote Link to comment
FullOn Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 quote:Originally posted by LarsThorwald:Someone else can organize THIS one... Charlie "One should never begin a journey by heading in the wrong direction." Heh, heh! Oh come on Charlie! It was sooo much fun! I think we should do a picnic every month! Let's just send this one into Six Feet Under and let them bury it! Love that show. Great writing! "The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either." - Benjamin Franklin Quote Link to comment
+Dave_W6DPS Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 I heard a rumor at SC Geogachers that this thread is dead. Anyone else heard that one???? (Sorry, I just couldn't resist!) Dave_W6DPS My two cents worth, refunds available on request. (US funds only) Quote Link to comment
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