+hikemeister Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 OK, there have been no new posts for 48 hrs to the topic of winning a hand painted rock with your avatar on it. That means that 30 days was WAY too long for this item to be out there, and that it is near time to vote. Please follow these procedures to make your vote count: (1) review again the 101 avatars that were posted up to September 07 under the topic "Free Hand Painted Rock with Your Avatar" (2) select the one that you think is most creative, unique, appealing, whatever (3) cast your vote by leaving a post in response to this topic -- but here is the key -- post the vote only between now (September 8, 2003, 630 PM EST) and 48 hrs from now (September 10, 630 PM EST). I will tally up the results and do the following: (1) Create four (4) Avatar Rocks. I will select particularly nice rocks from the local reef and attempt to capture the images as clearly as possible -- again, I won't do photographs. (2) Mail three (3) Avatar Rocks -- one to the Avatars getting the most, second most, and third most votes in the poll. I will only mail in the USA, so sorry folks outside the USA, but what can I say -- I'm going to spend my time on this, but not money to mail rocks overseas. (3) Mail the 4th Avatar Rock, to the 4th place winner, by "Geo Mail" -- in other words, I will find a rock with a natural hole in it and make this item a travel bug. It will find its way to the winner based on instructions I will write up on its web page. When the four winning entries are selected, I will email these folks to get their mailing addresses, and also will post the winners along with photos of the rocks that I create in a future posting on this site. Hikemeister Ready......set..................GO !! Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 There's a full frame pic of Carleenp's avatar. It is half way down the page on this thread. Whoops. Gave away my vote. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 My vote goes to "Sept1c_tank" It's original and cute. El Diablo Everything you do in life...will impact someone,for better or for worse. http://www.geo-hikingstick.com Quote Link to comment
+Doc-Dean Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Snoogans:There's a full frame pic of Carleenp's avatar. It is half way down the page on http://ubbx.Groundspeak.com/6/ubb.x?q=Y&a=tpc&s=5726007311&f=4016058331&m=17160977&p=2 Whoops. Gave away my vote. I had a couple in mind that I thought were really cool. Then I looked at carleenp's full frame pic and said "WHOA"... actually said something completely different but I don't think it would translate well here.... No wonder her Pikachu is so happy! Let me save you a step. --------------------------------------------------- Free your mind and the rest will follow Quote Link to comment
+hikemeister Posted September 8, 2003 Author Share Posted September 8, 2003 Since there were not rules to the contrary, I'm going to vote in my own contest. Of the many avatars posted, my vote goes for that wild looking fish avatar of snoogans. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 quote:Originally posted by hikemeister:Since there were not rules to the contrary, I'm going to vote in my own contest. Of the many avatars posted, my vote goes for that wild looking fish avatar of snoogans. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 OK, mine is not original. I AM a Pisces though. It belongs to the Nitrofish Racing Team. I am a huge racing fan (especially NHRA) and they are an underdog that's fun to root for. I have gotten several emails from people that saw one on something that was on display at Wally-World and thought of me immediately. My sisters (geocachers, MtnFrog & JusMeLP) call it a "Snoogans' Fish." Just for the record, it's a NITROFISH. It would be cool to have any of their designs painted on a rock if I win. I have spent hundreds on their merchandise. It would be cool to have something that no one else has. Take a look at the 4/13 pics on this TB of mine. You might recognize a few famous NHRA faces. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. [This message was edited by Snoogans on September 08, 2003 at 05:27 PM.] Quote Link to comment
Team Radius Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I'm gonna vote for myself, too. Hee hee! I'd love it if I won, and mine was the travel bug! If I can't vote for myself, I actually like Snoogans the best. If I don't win, I'd still love to have one. Email me with a price! I'll pay shipping, too! Michelle and Garrett Quote Link to comment
+The Irish Pirates Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I was waiting for someone else to do it first...I vote for mine LOL -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Cache me out dammit, I'm in a hurry! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. -Thomas Jefferson Quote Link to comment
+Geofool Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Well...I couldn't make up my mind, and I didn't feel right voting for myself so I let my seven year old daughter do the dirty work. She really liked Carleenp's avatar, thought it was really cool. So Carleenp gets the vote. GF ******************************************** Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Quote Link to comment
+Corp Of Discovery Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Here are our votes in order: 1. GEO*Trailblazer 2. Slyther 3. Renegade Knight 4. GEO Fool Honorable Mention. Corp Of Discovery. Oops, thats us...oh well at least we'll get one vote this way. PS: Yes I know it said vote for one...but there are too many nice ones. Use others for tie breakers if needed. Remember, wherever you go- there you are! Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 This time I gotta go for carleenp. When she first came up with that avitar I even PM'd her. That she had to good taste to not respond is all the better. My avitar is a modified photo. Per the rules I'm out of the running. Good luck everyone. Quote Link to comment
+Scoobie10 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I'm going with El Diablo. Now, don't let that change your mind if you wanted to vote for me! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Scoobie A day without sunshine is like.....NIGHT! Quote Link to comment
+T10X Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I vote for Team Radius. Quote Link to comment
+Leapin' Lizards Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Wow, this was much tougher than I thought. I had a list of about fifteen that I'd love to see as travel bugs! With much debate and great regret that I had to pare down the list, I vote for (in no particular order): JoeFrog - cuz frogs belong on rocks, too Team LightFoot Kiplynn & Gladius - but they have to tell us the entire frozen piranha story if they win Snoogans What a cool contest, and what a cool person you are to offer to paint four and make one into a bug (now that would be a great TB to find, eh?)! Quote Link to comment
+WVDan Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 I have to vote for Carleenp, the full avatar. That's hot. Oh God I need a woman, I'm thinking a cartoon is hot. second vote for Bria-team A.I. third for tomebug If you get lost while geocaching, don't worry. Someone else will get lost while geocaching and find you. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 quote:Originally posted by WVDan:I have to vote for Carleenp, the full avatar. That's hot. Oh God I need a woman, I'm thinking a cartoon is hot. To quote the great Wayne Campbell: (Mike Myers) Regarding one Mrs. Betty Rubble, "She may be a cartoon, but she's still a babe." Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+Divine Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 quote:Originally posted by hikemeister:I will only mail in the USA, so sorry folks outside the USA, but what can I say -- I'm going to spend my time on this, but not money to mail rocks overseas. Hey, I could have paid for that, and I also have friends in the US, but guess I was out of the game in the first place. If my vote is still eligible, I definitely want to give it to El Diablo. - I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory. - Quote Link to comment
+NattyBooshka Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Sept1c_tank gets my vote! Quote Link to comment
2oldfarts (the rockhounders) Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I think there are 3 that just jump out & say vote for me, in order of jumping..... 1. Team Lightfoot 2. The Weasel 3. Cacherunner Thank you for another fun thread & the time you will take to do this...I will be waiting for your post with the pictures of the completed rocks..... Quote Link to comment
+MercRocks Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I just have to vote for any avatar with Rock in it's name therefore: No particular order, 1. 2oldfarts theROCKhounders 2. MercROCKS Thanks for the chance R Without your brain, a map is a piece of coloured paper, a compass is a glorified magnet, and a GPS is a waterproof battery case." " Foothills SAR " Quote Link to comment
+Dave and Michelle Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 1. GatoRx 2. Dave&Michelle Geocaching: Hiking with a purpose. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Well of course I want to vote for myself! With that said, if that is not allowed (and I suggest that it not be), I vote for GatorRx. I have always loved that avatar. I also really like, Markwell, Slyther, Snoogans, Sept1c_tank and Moun10bike. Quote Link to comment
+joefrog Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Corp Of Discovery:Here are our votes in order: I've got a travel bug with your, em, "likeness" out in the world. Check out the Silver Kahuna. My vote is for the Lone Duck -- I've had many a chuckle for that one! Joel (joefrog) "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for ye are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I vote for Snoogans. His avatar appeals to me in a very wierd way. LOL Cheers! TL Quote Link to comment
+leatherman Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Nitro Fish is copyrighted, I'm sure. POWDER!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
GrandpaCannon Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I vote for Slyther. Lizards are cool. Quote Link to comment
+joefrog Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 quote:Originally posted by leatherman:_Nitro Fish is copyrighted, I'm sure._ http://www.waltreynolds.com/news/nitroannounce.htm So are Magellan's GPS pics, I'd bet. Joel (joefrog) "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for ye are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" Quote Link to comment
+opey one Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Leaning toward Snoogans, here. Like TotemLake, I think that radioactive fish is just too cool! Yup. That's MY goat! Quote Link to comment
+Huntnlady Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Won't anyone vote for me? Pleasssse? Okay, I will vote for me first, Renegade Knight second. _______________________________ Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul -- chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth! http://www.geocities.com/cacheinon Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Well of course, I vote for sept1c_tank first, but if that is unacceptable, count my vote for the Lone Duck. ==============="If it feels good...do it"================ **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** . Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 quote:Originally posted by leatherman:_Nitro Fish is copyrighted, I'm sure Yes, you are quite right. However, an artist can reproduce one (1) copy of a copyrighted subject without fear of recourse. I learned this from a commercial artist in Monterey Ca. He had painted Mickey Mouse into one of his most expensive works and I asked him how he could do THAT without official license. I believe even Carleenp might know this law. I believe rock art would qualify as long as they are not mass produced. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Huntnlady:Won't anyone vote for me? Pleasssse? Okay, I will vote for me first, Renegade Knight second. I already voted for Carleenp's avatar, but since this is becoming a compliment fest; I have always liked yours and RK's. I am a big Sci-Fi buff and TotemLake's avatar is a real fav of mine. I miss Mountain Mudbug's x-ray pic (Was that Steve-O, or Johnny Knoxville?) and BrianSnat's short lived snaggle toothed trailer park dude. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+Team Lightfoot Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I vote for Lone Duck. There's somethng about it I like for some reason. Quote Link to comment
+Team Shibby Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 My vote is for carleenp! Aside from Speedracer, I have never liked Japanimation, but carlee's avitar is very cool Kar Quote Link to comment
+hikemeister Posted September 9, 2003 Author Share Posted September 9, 2003 I can paint / draw anything that I want to on a rock that is given away free to a fellow geocacher -- no copyright issues there Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 quote: This time I gotta go for carleenp. When she first came up with that avitar I even PM'd her. That she had to good taste to not respond is all the better.My avitar is a modified photo. Per the rules I'm out of the running. When I first changed it, I got several emails. I wrote each back with a "thank you" and an explaination that the avatar is from a collectible statue based on Jill Thompson's Death manga. I think I didn't write back to you because you didn't include your email. So, maybe the good taste comment is wrong although my reply would have been simple and in good taste! I would have added your avatar to my vote list, but didn't because of your comment that you are out of the running because it is a photo. Quote Link to comment
+2CacheSharks Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 one for me. We used to be directionally challenged, now we have a GPS, and are high-tech directionally challenged. At least now we know where we are when we are lost. Quote Link to comment
+Strapped-4-Cache Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Okay, one for me, even thought I know it's the only vote I'll get []. Can't even say that my wife would chose ours over some of the others. Regardless of the earlier statements, I'd like to nominate RK as well if it's possible to transfer his avatar. His just stands out. S-4-C I KNOW I'll find it if I just keep LOOKING! Quote Link to comment
+Doc-Dean Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 quote:Originally posted by carleenp:...an explaination that the avatar is from a collectible statue based on Jill Thompson's Death manga. Thanks for explaining that, I had always wondered but never asked... Since you metioned the artist, I invoked the all powerful 'Google gods' and found these: Jill Thompson even has a website --------------------------------------------------- Free your mind and the rest will follow [This message was edited by Doc-Dean on September 10, 2003 at 05:51 AM.] Quote Link to comment
+Huntnlady Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 If you can't use Renegade Knight, I'll change my vote to Snoogans. Sorry, Carleen, never cared for manga. Just srikes me as unAmerican. Don't like all the squealing and whining, (from the video soundtrack,) when my kids watch those videos either. _______________________________ Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul -- chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth! http://www.geocities.com/cacheinon Quote Link to comment
+hikemeister Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 OK, THAT WRAPS UP THE VOTING, WITH A TOTAL OF 40 POSTINGS. I WILL TAKE A LOOK AT THESE AND ON THE WEEKEND, PUT UP A NEW MESSAGE WITH THE NAMES OF THE FOUR WINNERS. HIKEMEISTER Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 quote: Sorry, Carleen, never cared for manga. Just srikes me as unAmerican. No problem. Everyone has their own tastes. I will note though that anime and manga are not necessarily unAmerican. Yes, they generally originate in Japan, but (particularly with manga) it is also a specific art form. The Japanese also often incorporate some general interest with other cultures into their work. I haven't run into much anti-American ideas in manga or anime. But because they generally come from Japan, yes they are not from America. I will add that Jill Thompson is American. American animation (which I also like) is starting to learn and copy some things from anime as well. quote: Don't like all the squealing and whining, (from the video soundtrack,) when my kids watch those videos either. With some anime (whether in English or Japanese), this is something that I agree with. Unfortunately I tend to also agree at times with American animation, although it is often better about that. Edit: Ack! that was way off topic. So if anyone really feels like discussing the American influences in Japanese anime and manga and the Japanese influence in American works, it is probably better to email! I'm not counting on much interest there though! [This message was edited by carleenp on September 10, 2003 at 06:18 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Warning OT post: Carleen, Since the voting is over and were talking animation; What did you think of the Animatrix if you saw it? "The Last Flight of Osiris" just blew me away and I have been listening to the soundtrack over and over. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Deleting duplicate post. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 You are going to be shocked Snoogans, but I haven't seen it yet! I've bought it, but haven't got there yet. I just feel like I don't want to watch it until I have time to see it all at once. I did see one downloaded from the internet (can't remember which) and was very impressed. I know that some of the best in anime were involved in the Animatrix. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 quote:Originally posted by carleenp: I've bought it, but haven't got there yet. I did the same thing. I had it over 6 weeks and then popped in the soundtrack on the way home from NM. WOW! I watched it before work the next morning. I still haven't seen Reloaded. That was what I HAD been waiting for. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 quote: Thanks for explaining that, I had always wondered but never asked... You should also know that the Death character came from the Sandman comic series written by Neal Gaiman. The Jill Thompson manga is a good stand alone read, but if the person is not familiar with Sandman, they will miss alot of inside references. The story in the Death Manga takes place during The Sandman: Season of the Mists. Now, to get this back on topic. Thanks for offering this contest! It has been really fun. I love seeing all the avatars that people come up with. Even the ones that freak me out, like Briansnat's creepy toothy guy! Quote Link to comment
+Green Toad Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 I see I am voting late, but I would have voted for carleenp and then snoogans. btw, i love anime/manga, your avatar rocks! -Stroh -Technology...I have no idea what I would do without my GPSr, my TiVo, or my Computer with a broadband connection. I guess I would spend more time with my wife! Quote Link to comment
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