+Team Og Rof A Klaw Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Frogs don't especially do anything caching-related. So why the frog theme? A much better choice of a caching mascot would be the niffler. Quote
+Team GPSaxophone Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Yeah, but with frogs we can be Toadpals: Quote
+JMBella Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Nifflers like to burrow in the ground and really like shiny items.Nifflers live way down under ground. If you had one at your house, it would probably take and hide watches, rings, pins and anything shiny. If you had a piggy bank, the Niffler would steal all your shiny coins. Nifflers have been mistaken for Giant Anteaters. However, the Niffler is much shorter and quite a bit longer. Their fave thing is gold. It's the burrow thing. Actually TPTB were going to use the Niffler as their log until the whole burrow thing came up. The rules clearly state that caches can not be buried. Plus they're kinda ugly too. Quote
+DustyJacket Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) ....Plus they're kinda ugly too. Who, TPTB ? That sounds rude? Edited December 5, 2003 by DustyJacket Quote
+hikemeister Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 I agree -- the frogs have no connection with geocaching, and as such, should not be allowed on these forum pages. Posts that use frogs should be deleted by the moderators as including material that is 'off topic.' But seriously -- the frogs are quite silly, and I never use them. In contrast, there is a wide range of additional smiley faces (e.g., Santa smileys) available on other sites -- why not expand the selection of these quys? Drat -- I just used a frog ! Quote
+Gorak Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Frogs don't especially do anything caching-related. So why the frog theme? I thought it was because they're so tasty. Quote
+Team Og Rof A Klaw Posted December 5, 2003 Author Posted December 5, 2003 Take Pistols To Backcountry Quote
+JMBella Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 ....Plus they're kinda ugly too. Who, TPTB ? That sounds rude? LMAO. No not TPTB. Well actually I've never seen any of the admins, but I'll assume they're not ugly. Quote
Keystone Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) No offense taken. I'm pretty darn ugly. How else to explain all the time I have available to spend at Geocaching.com? I'm just a volunteer TPTB wannabe. The REAL TPTB are all quite good looking. Perhaps this explains Sept1c Tank's fixation with their pictures. If you don't think frogs are geocaching-related, you really must try finding more geocaches in swamps, bayous and mud bogs. Just don't croak! Edited December 5, 2003 by Keystone Approver Quote
+Team Og Rof A Klaw Posted December 5, 2003 Author Posted December 5, 2003 OK, that explains the frog theme! The Creature from the Groundspeak Admin Pool Quote
+sept1c_tank Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Perhaps this explains Sept1c Tank's fixation with their pictures. Allow me to clearify my fixation. First, I am not merely wowed by the glamour of TPTB. Case in point: I have posted several photos of 9Key and mtn-man! The simple truth is, I believe, in this cyber-media we're all caught up in, it is nice to place a face with a name. I mean, if everyone just associated hydee with a frog, how could you respect anything she says. Now, we all know she is a big-hair-redhead. Isn't it a lot easier to accept what she says, knowing that? BTW, Keystone, do you have any photos of yourself? Quote
Keystone Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) Og Rof a Klaw, I demand the immediate deletion of that image. Even though I am a Groundspeak volunteer, I maintain both my right of privacy and my copyright to my own photos. EDIT: Sept1c Tank, they are out there on the website, you just need to be a better detective. My player account identity is not kept secret, I just choose not to make a big deal out of it. OK... for the dozens/hundreds of you who know who I really am, please don't tell Sept1c Tank... make him work for it. Edited December 5, 2003 by Keystone Approver Quote
+Jeremy Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) Running a web site that exclusively uses a certain type of technology (GPS) to play this hobby/activity/sport (etc), we have struggled with a way to represent GPS without adopting themes specific to an individual manufacturer. If you've messed with enough GPS units and I were to draw one, it would hint to one model or another. And as models change, become smaller, get integrated into phones, etc, the image of what GPS is (and the technology that uses it) will become fuzzy. Therefore, we decided a while back to determine a mascot that represents GPS technology. This mascot would combine nature with technology, since that's the point to get across - No longer do you need to sit shackled to a computer monitor to combine interests in pc gaming and the outdoors. Signal the frog was the creature of choice. Almost anywhere on the planet you can find a frog of one form or another. It is universally known, and in many cultures represents genesis, transformation, fertility, and rain (For those familiar with Seattle). The antenna represents a combination of technology to nature, which is what geocaching is all about. The color green is also the color of technology, and Seattle is called the Emerald City because of the beautiful evergreens in our area. Edited December 5, 2003 by Jeremy Quote
+Team GPSaxophone Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Seattle is called the Emerald City because of the beautiful evergreens in our area. I thought it was because everyone turned that color while watching a Seahawks game Quote
+DustyJacket Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Green is the color of mildew, the Washington state plant........ Quote
+Jeremy Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 I thought it was because everyone turned that color while watching a Seahawks game It's hard to tell. We're still seeing red from the cost of the stadium. Quote
+Dagg Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 I like Seattle, cool place, and nice people. Must be the proximity to Canada Quote
+Gorak Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 I like Seattle, cool place, and nice people. Must be the proximity to Canada But they still have that accent... Quote
+Dagg Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Thats us eh.. I would love to get down to Washington and OR for some caching sometime soon. But Im a little worried about the boarder crossing.. Quote
Jomarac5 Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Dagg wrote:But Im a little worried about the boarder crossing.. If I were you, I'd be worried too. ***** Quote
+DeskJocky Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) Og Rof a Klaw, I demand the immediate deletion of that image. Even though I am a Groundspeak volunteer, I maintain both my right of privacy and my copyright to my own photos. EDIT: Sept1c Tank, they are out there on the website, you just need to be a better detective. My player account identity is not kept secret, I just choose not to make a big deal out of it. OK... for the dozens/hundreds of you who know who I really am, please don't tell Sept1c Tank... make him work for it. But what if he bribes us with pictures of Hydee that have not already been posted? Edited December 5, 2003 by DeskJocky Quote
dsandbro Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 I like Seattle, cool place, and nice people. Must be the proximity to Canada I always liked the Seattle area because it has more microbreweries than another location in the country. So many beers -- so little time. Quote
+Dagg Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) mmm beer we have a few as well beer I meam beer drinking geocaching frogs Edited December 5, 2003 by Dagg Quote
+Jeeters Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Drat -- I just used a frog ! Those icons are frogs? Now that you mention it, I guess they are. Actually, I always thought they were Ninja turtles. Quote
+Mark 42 Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Geocaching in Seattle requires a decent set of foulies. Quote
+hikemeister Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) How about this one: just one of woodster's latest options Edited December 5, 2003 by hikemeister Quote
+Dagg Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Considering I can see Washington state out my window...I be thinkin the weather is pretty similar The winds have died down for us, our power was only out far a bit yesterday. I think Seattle got it worse. Quote
+Jeremy Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Gee. An ammo can. What rolls down stairs, Alone or in pairs, Rolls over your neighbor's dog? What's great for a snack, And fits on your back, It's Log..Log..Log!! It's Lo-og, Lo-og It's big, it's heavy It's wood! It's Lo-og, Lo-og It's better than bad It's good!!! Everyone wants a Log You're gonna love it Log Come on and get your Log Everyone needs a Log Log from Blammo! Quote
+carleenp Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Jeremy, you are a poet! I think Ren and Stimpy are the actual poets. Still trying to figure out the relationship between the poetry, the frog and the ammo can though. Quote
+Jeremy Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Still trying to figure out the relationship between the poetry, the frog and the ammo can though. Yeah, Ren & Stimpy log != ammo can != frog I guess we could have stuck legs on an ammo can, but that seems a tad bit specific. Most folks outside the US wouldn't get it. Make it dance and I may reconsider. Quote
+Gorak Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Still trying to figure out the relationship between the poetry, the frog and the ammo can though. Really, really, really good drugs. Obviously some of our BC Bud is making its way to Seattle. Quote
+Allen_L Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 Signal the frog was the creature of choice. ... The antenna represents a combination of technology to nature, A frog with an antenna, for some reason makes me think about illegal experimentation with animals that would tick off PETA. Quote
+carleenp Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 I guess we could have stuck legs on an ammo can, but that seems a tad bit specific. Most folks outside the US wouldn't get it. Make it dance and I may reconsider. The picture I'm imagining of a dancing ammo can with frog legs is pretty darn creepy! Quote
+Jeremy Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 A frog with an antenna, for some reason makes me think about illegal experimentation with animals that would tick off PETA. Thankfully the antenna is positioned above the pleasure center of the brain. He doesn't mind. Quote
+Team Og Rof A Klaw Posted December 5, 2003 Author Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) Signal the frog was the creature of choice. Almost anywhere on the planet you can find a frog of one form or another. Same with nifflers. But they're even more appropriate, because the muggles can't find 'em anywhere on the planet. Hmmmm... an ammo box cache with froggy legs... has possibilities... Edited December 5, 2003 by Team Og Rof A Klaw Quote
+Criminal Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 A frog with an antenna, for some reason makes me think about illegal experimentation with animals that would tick off PETA. Thankfully the antenna is positioned above the pleasure center of the brain. He doesn't mind. OK, where do I get mine?!!?!?! Quote
+Jeremy Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 OK, where do I get mine?!!?!?! You can get them at pets.com. Oh, darn Quote
Keystone Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 OK, where do I get mine?!!?!?! You were born without a brain? I'm so very sorry. Quote
+Criminal Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 No, a pleasure center of the brain. Mine is further south. Quote
+Team Og Rof A Klaw Posted December 5, 2003 Author Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) OK, where do I get mine?!!?!?! Read this. Believe me, you don't want one. Edited December 5, 2003 by Team Og Rof A Klaw Quote
+Team Og Rof A Klaw Posted December 5, 2003 Author Posted December 5, 2003 OK, where do I get mine?!!?!?! You can get them at pets.com. Oh, darn I had a pet brain once, but it ran away. Quote
+Gorak Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 I had a pet brain once, but it ran away. I have one I don't use much. You're welcome to it. Quote
Kiwi cruiser Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) All these creative replys...and still we dont know what TPTB means??? Edited December 5, 2003 by Kiwi cruiser Quote
+Stunod Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 (edited) All these creative replys...and still we dont know what TPTB means??? The Powers That Be Edited December 5, 2003 by Stunod Quote
+carleenp Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 and still we dont know what TPTB means??? It is an acronym for "the powers that be." Quote
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