+zcubed Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Rainwater askedQ: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" 4 to post about how much better the forum was when they first joined... 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over and CarleenP said There are lightbulbs in this forum? I thought everyone was just in the dark.... -------------------- Today's Cacher Pika pages (under construction) Cache In Trash Out Nebraskache Geocaching Organization Angst is as angst does Pika waving. I'm in Lincoln, Nebraska and then Lep said But a *Groundspeak* forums post on this subject is incomplete without mentioning the word "Markwell." So..... Markwell. Markwell. Off-topic Markwell. -------------------- I'm from Pittsburgh, PA It's not about the Numbers (well, except once). Check out "The Leprechauns' Top 5% Greatest Cache Hunts" Causing AtoZ to say You forgot the 5 or 6 people that will flame the poster for not doing a search to see that the topic had been done before, Whether it had or not. Then there are the 2 or 3 people that don't even read the listed post and just post some lame comment to up their forum posting number but claim it is not about the numbers.then you have the 20 old folks that just say what has already been said before 4 or 6 times. cheers Woot one more forum post. -------------------- ‘How now, Spirit! Wither wander you? Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park, over pale, Thorough flood, thorough fire I do wander everywhere’ ~ Shakespeare “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Which prompted ZCubed to say And the 3 that will try to make everyone happy, but not without some guilt, "No you take the light bulb, I'll just sit here in the dark" You are right AtoZ my numbers are going up! -------------------- All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer. -Homer Simpson and RunAround to say 1 to get in before the lock. -------------------- Now where did I park my car??????? So then ClearPath says 1 to somehow twist the topic so that it has a 'naughty' connotation. You know like ... "Hey baby, you can light my bulb anyday!" -------------------- Health and Fitness -- Today's Cacher "may your path be clear, may your happiness increase go in peace my friends, go in peace" - flask About which Cache_Test_Dummies said If you don't like the burned out lightbulb, you can just ignore it. Stop trying to tell those of us that enjoy having burned out lightbulbs that there is a better way to see in the dark. -------------------- "Drizzle, drazzle, drozzle, drone. Time for this one to come home" - Mr. Wizard Please wash hands before typing in the forums. And GreyMane responds by saying Oh, SURE! Someone had to go and pervert an innocent topic about scre...... uh, nevermind. -------------------- The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. (Marcus Aurelius) And then RainWater comes back to say OH..I guess I am the one poster that comes back 6 montsh later and posts again....your right I should have checked to make sure it had not been mentioned before...but the light bulb was out and I could not see my monitor in the dark... So then one or both of Team Wampus said You forgot to mention how many forum members would post notes saying ALL lightbulb caches are lame. Oh wait...that's lightPOLE caches! Never mind! -------------------- I've told you, dear...it's NOT a toy. It's a serious navigation tool. Now get the kids ready and let's go play "Treasure Hunt"! And then Tsonzo Karst said Cammoed light bulbs make great micros! no that's camoed, camoued CAMO'D of course, there are no Great micros.... So then Stony2008 said Don't forget to check the manual for the lamp to see the proper wattage for a bulb. -------------------- she said if i go caching one more time she's leaving..... im sure gona miss her And then I said Q: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" 4 to post about how much better the forum was when they first joined... 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over Amen! Which I thought was pithy and pertinent, and Ju66l3r said (TheAlabamaRambler @ Mar 9 2005, 05:30 PM) 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" Amen! 1 of 13... So maybe it wasn't. But then Olar kept the topic fresh by saying Bump! -------------------- "The mark of a successful man, is that he has spent an entire day geocaching without feeling guilty." - Unknown All of which caused StanB to ask Um...what's a lightbulb? and RuffRidr to say (cache_test_dummies @ Mar 9 2005, 09:23 AM) If you don't like the burned out lightbulb, you can just ignore it. Stop trying to tell those of us that enjoy having burned out lightbulbs that there is a better way to see in the dark. LOL! Right, remember there is no such thing as a bad lightbulb. If you don't like it, just use your ignore feature. --RuffRidr Then AtoZ said (Stony2008 @ Mar 9 2005, 01:01 PM) Don't forget to check the manual for the lamp to see the proper wattage for a bulb. But how can you read you manual if you bulb is out. Then again many people have the lights on but nobody is home. then there are the 200,000 people that just dont read the forums bucause they are out caching where you don't need a lightbulb. UGH i need a life cheers -------------------- ‘How now, Spirit! Wither wander you? Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park, over pale, Thorough flood, thorough fire I do wander everywhere’ ~ Shakespeare “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” So Rusty_TLC says 1 to ask what this has to do with geocaching and why isn't in the OT forum? -------------------- Jungfrösche rusty - A.S. ALUMNI ------------------ Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left. rusty_tlc - Reno NV USA (No it's not near Las Vegas.) Welch replied by saying (The Leprechauns @ Mar 9 2005, 08:33 AM) But a *Groundspeak* forums post on this subject is incomplete without mentioning the word "Markwell." So..... Markwell. Markwell. Off-topic Markwell. plus a couple to post markwells, and more to point out those markwells. -------------------- For more on geocaching in Eastern Iowa, visit the Eastern Iowa Geocachers website. "You see, if a group is going to represent people, it needs to be in touch with those people." -Frolickin Mr_Lost kept us current by saying Bump. One to bump, even when not needed. -------------------- Always remember; Wherever you go, there you are! Then StarBrand said 30 or so to post a new thread(s) about a missing/dark light bulb 3 weeks after it was replaced and is still working........ -------------------- q. Where do want to go today? [bill Gates - 1995] a. ...to boldly go where no man has gone before. [James T Kirk] or ...to infinity and beyond! [buzz Lightyear - coolest toy in Toy Story] or ...Geocaching![see www.geocaching.com, www.wnag.net] and Fly46 reminded us by saying And you forgot something about 2 moderators to come in and yell at people for getting the thread off topic. And then 15 posters to argue with the moderators and come up with some lame pull about how bologna sandwiches really are on topic (because we get hungry after we change the light bulbs) -------------------- Cache Me If You Can! Then Dr123d said How about 1 approver telling us he can't approve us changing the bulb. "why not make it a multi" because the bulb is less then 528' away from the next closest bulb. This post has been edited by Dr123d on Mar 9 2005, 10:38 PM and either Shoobie or a Sand Crab said 1 to make a post about changing lightbulbs 25 to argue the post about changing a light bulb 17 to hopelessly add two word post about the post about the light bulb 3 to add smilie faces 15 to repeat what other people said 1 to add stuff to the list 3 to argue the extended list 1 to close the topic This post has been edited by Shoobie & the Sand Crabs on Mar 9 2005, 04:19 PM prompting one of TeamPerks to ask (Shoobie & the Sand Crabs @ Mar 9 2005, 04:18 PM) 1 to close the topic And 1 to ask why this still hasn't happened. -------------------- Must....obey......fluffy......kitten........ Which fine question has not yet been answered and CamoCrazed said (Rainwater @ Mar 9 2005, 08:21 AM) Q: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" 4 to post about how much better the forum was when they first joined... 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over 8 to bump the topic repeatedly 2 to mumble something incomprehensible about lockdowns 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" me too -------------------- If the saying goes " a penny for your thoughts" and "just my 0.02", mine are worth more "Everyone is entitled to my opinion" - Garfield and I am still waiting to hear if it's Camo or Cammo or Camoe or Camoflage(d) Then Badlands said Let there be light And Morgan's Marauders (any relation here to Hogan's Heroes?) said I keep seeing the initials "GE" on these light bulb/lightbulb caches. Can anyone shed a little light on what this new lingo might mean? -------------------- God is good all the time! And Evil Chicken says 1 to post the dead horse gif 1 to lament that s/he "keeps seeing post after post" regarding lightbulbs (can't we all just get along?) And finally, in a last ditch attempt to totally derail the lightbulb thread, one will undoubtably ask: "Why does my post say Ringbone?" -------------------- "If you can't improve the silence, don't try" - Kosarin Member of South Jersey Geocaching Club So Davwil suggests we stop the insanity by saying OK, this should do it: One to post that they are not actually light bulbs but are actually "dark suckers". They actually suck up all the dark and when they are full (ie: black) they need to be changed. Ummm did that do it? edit: oh yeah... Geocaching. This post has been edited by davwil on Mar 10 2005, 03:02 AM -------------------- "Set me a task in which I can put something of my very self and it is a task no longer; it is joy; it is art." - Bliss Carmen Tands suggests we need a FAQ by saying Well there's no room for any complaints about light bulb posts until there's a LightBulb FAQ. Also, I don't have a problem starting a thread that's been discussed before. That's the way to get new members involved and to get fresh ideas on the subject without the baggage of previous 'experts' who posted to the previous thread occurrence. - T of TandS -------------------- Reach for the moon, if you fail you'll fall among the stars. and Prarie Dog 76 said I was hoping to be FTC (first to change) the bulb, but it was in a high traffic muggle area. -------------------- I know you are but what am I? All of which makes me think we need changes to the website. I.E. I think we need a lightbulb icon that shows up in PQs for lightbulb caches, and maybe a flickering one for those traditional caches that are dying out because lame micros are squeezing them out. This icon should be usable with CacheMate and show up brightly on my Meridian Platinum screen. Thank you for your attention. That is all. camo Could be Cammo, but maybe the extra 'm' is redundant. Quote Link to comment
+Camo-crazed Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I believe that above post was probably the longest one in history Quote Link to comment
+Clan X-Man Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Rainwater askedQ: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" 4 to post about how much better the forum was when they first joined... 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over and CarleenP said There are lightbulbs in this forum? I thought everyone was just in the dark.... -------------------- Today's Cacher Pika pages (under construction) Cache In Trash Out Nebraskache Geocaching Organization Angst is as angst does Pika waving. I'm in Lincoln, Nebraska and then Lep said But a *Groundspeak* forums post on this subject is incomplete without mentioning the word "Markwell." So..... Markwell. Markwell. Off-topic Markwell. -------------------- I'm from Pittsburgh, PA It's not about the Numbers (well, except once). Check out "The Leprechauns' Top 5% Greatest Cache Hunts" Causing AtoZ to say You forgot the 5 or 6 people that will flame the poster for not doing a search to see that the topic had been done before, Whether it had or not. Then there are the 2 or 3 people that don't even read the listed post and just post some lame comment to up their forum posting number but claim it is not about the numbers.then you have the 20 old folks that just say what has already been said before 4 or 6 times. cheers Woot one more forum post. -------------------- ‘How now, Spirit! Wither wander you? Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park, over pale, Thorough flood, thorough fire I do wander everywhere’ ~ Shakespeare “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Which prompted ZCubed to say And the 3 that will try to make everyone happy, but not without some guilt, "No you take the light bulb, I'll just sit here in the dark" You are right AtoZ my numbers are going up! -------------------- All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer. -Homer Simpson and RunAround to say 1 to get in before the lock. -------------------- Now where did I park my car??????? So then ClearPath says 1 to somehow twist the topic so that it has a 'naughty' connotation. You know like ... "Hey baby, you can light my bulb anyday!" -------------------- Health and Fitness -- Today's Cacher "may your path be clear, may your happiness increase go in peace my friends, go in peace" - flask About which Cache_Test_Dummies said If you don't like the burned out lightbulb, you can just ignore it. Stop trying to tell those of us that enjoy having burned out lightbulbs that there is a better way to see in the dark. -------------------- "Drizzle, drazzle, drozzle, drone. Time for this one to come home" - Mr. Wizard Please wash hands before typing in the forums. And GreyMane responds by saying Oh, SURE! Someone had to go and pervert an innocent topic about scre...... uh, nevermind. -------------------- The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. (Marcus Aurelius) And then RainWater comes back to say OH..I guess I am the one poster that comes back 6 montsh later and posts again....your right I should have checked to make sure it had not been mentioned before...but the light bulb was out and I could not see my monitor in the dark... So then one or both of Team Wampus said You forgot to mention how many forum members would post notes saying ALL lightbulb caches are lame. Oh wait...that's lightPOLE caches! Never mind! -------------------- I've told you, dear...it's NOT a toy. It's a serious navigation tool. Now get the kids ready and let's go play "Treasure Hunt"! And then Tsonzo Karst said Cammoed light bulbs make great micros! no that's camoed, camoued CAMO'D of course, there are no Great micros.... So then Stony2008 said Don't forget to check the manual for the lamp to see the proper wattage for a bulb. -------------------- she said if i go caching one more time she's leaving..... im sure gona miss her And then I said Q: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" 4 to post about how much better the forum was when they first joined... 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over Amen! Which I thought was pithy and pertinent, and Ju66l3r said (TheAlabamaRambler @ Mar 9 2005, 05:30 PM) 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" Amen! 1 of 13... So maybe it wasn't. But then Olar kept the topic fresh by saying Bump! -------------------- "The mark of a successful man, is that he has spent an entire day geocaching without feeling guilty." - Unknown All of which caused StanB to ask Um...what's a lightbulb? and RuffRidr to say (cache_test_dummies @ Mar 9 2005, 09:23 AM) If you don't like the burned out lightbulb, you can just ignore it. Stop trying to tell those of us that enjoy having burned out lightbulbs that there is a better way to see in the dark. LOL! Right, remember there is no such thing as a bad lightbulb. If you don't like it, just use your ignore feature. --RuffRidr Then AtoZ said (Stony2008 @ Mar 9 2005, 01:01 PM) Don't forget to check the manual for the lamp to see the proper wattage for a bulb. But how can you read you manual if you bulb is out. Then again many people have the lights on but nobody is home. then there are the 200,000 people that just dont read the forums bucause they are out caching where you don't need a lightbulb. UGH i need a life cheers -------------------- ‘How now, Spirit! Wither wander you? Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park, over pale, Thorough flood, thorough fire I do wander everywhere’ ~ Shakespeare “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” So Rusty_TLC says 1 to ask what this has to do with geocaching and why isn't in the OT forum? -------------------- Jungfrösche rusty - A.S. ALUMNI ------------------ Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left. rusty_tlc - Reno NV USA (No it's not near Las Vegas.) Welch replied by saying (The Leprechauns @ Mar 9 2005, 08:33 AM) But a *Groundspeak* forums post on this subject is incomplete without mentioning the word "Markwell." So..... Markwell. Markwell. Off-topic Markwell. plus a couple to post markwells, and more to point out those markwells. -------------------- For more on geocaching in Eastern Iowa, visit the Eastern Iowa Geocachers website. "You see, if a group is going to represent people, it needs to be in touch with those people." -Frolickin Mr_Lost kept us current by saying Bump. One to bump, even when not needed. -------------------- Always remember; Wherever you go, there you are! Then StarBrand said 30 or so to post a new thread(s) about a missing/dark light bulb 3 weeks after it was replaced and is still working........ -------------------- q. Where do want to go today? [bill Gates - 1995] a. ...to boldly go where no man has gone before. [James T Kirk] or ...to infinity and beyond! [buzz Lightyear - coolest toy in Toy Story] or ...Geocaching![see www.geocaching.com, www.wnag.net] and Fly46 reminded us by saying And you forgot something about 2 moderators to come in and yell at people for getting the thread off topic. And then 15 posters to argue with the moderators and come up with some lame pull about how bologna sandwiches really are on topic (because we get hungry after we change the light bulbs) -------------------- Cache Me If You Can! Then Dr123d said How about 1 approver telling us he can't approve us changing the bulb. "why not make it a multi" because the bulb is less then 528' away from the next closest bulb. This post has been edited by Dr123d on Mar 9 2005, 10:38 PM and either Shoobie or a Sand Crab said 1 to make a post about changing lightbulbs 25 to argue the post about changing a light bulb 17 to hopelessly add two word post about the post about the light bulb 3 to add smilie faces 15 to repeat what other people said 1 to add stuff to the list 3 to argue the extended list 1 to close the topic This post has been edited by Shoobie & the Sand Crabs on Mar 9 2005, 04:19 PM prompting one of TeamPerks to ask (Shoobie & the Sand Crabs @ Mar 9 2005, 04:18 PM) 1 to close the topic And 1 to ask why this still hasn't happened. -------------------- Must....obey......fluffy......kitten........ Which fine question has not yet been answered and CamoCrazed said (Rainwater @ Mar 9 2005, 08:21 AM) Q: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" 4 to post about how much better the forum was when they first joined... 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over 8 to bump the topic repeatedly 2 to mumble something incomprehensible about lockdowns 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" me too -------------------- If the saying goes " a penny for your thoughts" and "just my 0.02", mine are worth more "Everyone is entitled to my opinion" - Garfield and I am still waiting to hear if it's Camo or Cammo or Camoe or Camoflage(d) Then Badlands said Let there be light And Morgan's Marauders (any relation here to Hogan's Heroes?) said I keep seeing the initials "GE" on these light bulb/lightbulb caches. Can anyone shed a little light on what this new lingo might mean? -------------------- God is good all the time! And Evil Chicken says 1 to post the dead horse gif 1 to lament that s/he "keeps seeing post after post" regarding lightbulbs (can't we all just get along?) And finally, in a last ditch attempt to totally derail the lightbulb thread, one will undoubtably ask: "Why does my post say Ringbone?" -------------------- "If you can't improve the silence, don't try" - Kosarin Member of South Jersey Geocaching Club So Davwil suggests we stop the insanity by saying OK, this should do it: One to post that they are not actually light bulbs but are actually "dark suckers". They actually suck up all the dark and when they are full (ie: black) they need to be changed. Ummm did that do it? edit: oh yeah... Geocaching. This post has been edited by davwil on Mar 10 2005, 03:02 AM -------------------- "Set me a task in which I can put something of my very self and it is a task no longer; it is joy; it is art." - Bliss Carmen Tands suggests we need a FAQ by saying Well there's no room for any complaints about light bulb posts until there's a LightBulb FAQ. Also, I don't have a problem starting a thread that's been discussed before. That's the way to get new members involved and to get fresh ideas on the subject without the baggage of previous 'experts' who posted to the previous thread occurrence. - T of TandS -------------------- Reach for the moon, if you fail you'll fall among the stars. and Prarie Dog 76 said I was hoping to be FTC (first to change) the bulb, but it was in a high traffic muggle area. -------------------- I know you are but what am I? All of which makes me think we need changes to the website. I.E. I think we need a lightbulb icon that shows up in PQs for lightbulb caches, and maybe a flickering one for those traditional caches that are dying out because lame micros are squeezing them out. This icon should be usable with CacheMate and show up brightly on my Meridian Platinum screen. Thank you for your attention. That is all. camo Could be Cammo, but maybe the extra 'm' is redundant. camo-crazed I believe that above post was probably the longest one in history Now this one is. (I got nothin') Quote Link to comment
+Honest John & Suzies Jule Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I saw a guy eat a lightbulb! Quote Link to comment
+Team Perks Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 When I was candy-striping at a hospital, I saw a guy who had a light bulb in...err, maybe I better not tell that story. Quote Link to comment
Dr123d Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I don't think a light bulb is a good container for a cache. Hard to open and to delicate. Quote Link to comment
+Rainwater Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 Where exactly is this light bulb? Do you have coordinates? They are all around...sort of like micro caches. I bet there is one in the room your in now...they are secretly taking over the world Quote Link to comment
+coast2coast2coast Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 1) to say that the bulb should never go off leash on a trail Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaoss Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I just felt left out, kinda "in the dark" about this whole thing. but, thanks to reading every single post in this thread, I'm now enlightened. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment
+fishingfools Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I don't think a light bulb is a good container for a cache. Hard to open and to delicate. the heat keeps the log dry Quote Link to comment
Dr123d Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 (edited) I don't think a light bulb is a good container for a cache. Hard to open and to delicate. the heat keeps the log dry only if we get the changing of the light approved. Right now it's out edit-I lurnd to spell in PS Edited March 11, 2005 by Dr123d Quote Link to comment
+fishingfools Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 D'oh!! Forgot OP lol Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 And 1 to skim the thread and add a comment about "what's the big deal about lampost micro's" Quote Link to comment
Stony2008 Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 (edited) So whats the big deal about lamp post micro's? Edited March 11, 2005 by Stony2008 Quote Link to comment
+Camo-crazed Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 (edited) 4 to add a link to a MOC lightbulb cache 2 to complain that the cache is MOC 1 to warn of the dangers asociated with lightbulbs and slingshots 5 to ask about how to post pictures user posted image user posted image user posted image user posted image Edited March 17, 2005 by Camo-crazed Quote Link to comment
bug and snake Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Just be happy that someone invented light bulbs and electricity - otherwise you would all be sitting at yer computers in the dark - I mean, can't we just get along? Quote Link to comment
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 (edited) Rainwater askedQ: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" 4 to post about how much better the forum was when they first joined... 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over and CarleenP said There are lightbulbs in this forum? I thought everyone was just in the dark.... -------------------- Today's Cacher Pika pages (under construction) Cache In Trash Out Nebraskache Geocaching Organization Angst is as angst does Pika waving. I'm in Lincoln, Nebraska and then Lep said But a *Groundspeak* forums post on this subject is incomplete without mentioning the word "Markwell." So..... Markwell. Markwell. Off-topic Markwell. -------------------- I'm from Pittsburgh, PA It's not about the Numbers (well, except once). Check out "The Leprechauns' Top 5% Greatest Cache Hunts" Causing AtoZ to say You forgot the 5 or 6 people that will flame the poster for not doing a search to see that the topic had been done before, Whether it had or not. Then there are the 2 or 3 people that don't even read the listed post and just post some lame comment to up their forum posting number but claim it is not about the numbers.then you have the 20 old folks that just say what has already been said before 4 or 6 times. cheers Woot one more forum post. -------------------- ‘How now, Spirit! Wither wander you? Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park, over pale, Thorough flood, thorough fire I do wander everywhere’ ~ Shakespeare “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Which prompted ZCubed to say And the 3 that will try to make everyone happy, but not without some guilt, "No you take the light bulb, I'll just sit here in the dark" You are right AtoZ my numbers are going up! -------------------- All right, brain. You don't like me and I don't like you, but let's just do this and I can get back to killing you with beer. -Homer Simpson and RunAround to say 1 to get in before the lock. -------------------- Now where did I park my car??????? So then ClearPath says 1 to somehow twist the topic so that it has a 'naughty' connotation. You know like ... "Hey baby, you can light my bulb anyday!" -------------------- Health and Fitness -- Today's Cacher "may your path be clear, may your happiness increase go in peace my friends, go in peace" - flask About which Cache_Test_Dummies said If you don't like the burned out lightbulb, you can just ignore it. Stop trying to tell those of us that enjoy having burned out lightbulbs that there is a better way to see in the dark. -------------------- "Drizzle, drazzle, drozzle, drone. Time for this one to come home" - Mr. Wizard Please wash hands before typing in the forums. And GreyMane responds by saying Oh, SURE! Someone had to go and pervert an innocent topic about scre...... uh, nevermind. -------------------- The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. (Marcus Aurelius) And then RainWater comes back to say OH..I guess I am the one poster that comes back 6 montsh later and posts again....your right I should have checked to make sure it had not been mentioned before...but the light bulb was out and I could not see my monitor in the dark... So then one or both of Team Wampus said You forgot to mention how many forum members would post notes saying ALL lightbulb caches are lame. Oh wait...that's lightPOLE caches! Never mind! -------------------- I've told you, dear...it's NOT a toy. It's a serious navigation tool. Now get the kids ready and let's go play "Treasure Hunt"! And then Tsonzo Karst said Cammoed light bulbs make great micros! no that's camoed, camoued CAMO'D of course, there are no Great micros.... So then Stony2008 said Don't forget to check the manual for the lamp to see the proper wattage for a bulb. -------------------- she said if i go caching one more time she's leaving..... im sure gona miss her And then I said Q: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" 4 to post about how much better the forum was when they first joined... 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over Amen! Which I thought was pithy and pertinent, and Ju66l3r said (TheAlabamaRambler @ Mar 9 2005, 05:30 PM) 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" Amen! 1 of 13... So maybe it wasn't. But then Olar kept the topic fresh by saying Bump! -------------------- "The mark of a successful man, is that he has spent an entire day geocaching without feeling guilty." - Unknown All of which caused StanB to ask Um...what's a lightbulb? and RuffRidr to say (cache_test_dummies @ Mar 9 2005, 09:23 AM) If you don't like the burned out lightbulb, you can just ignore it. Stop trying to tell those of us that enjoy having burned out lightbulbs that there is a better way to see in the dark. LOL! Right, remember there is no such thing as a bad lightbulb. If you don't like it, just use your ignore feature. --RuffRidr Then AtoZ said (Stony2008 @ Mar 9 2005, 01:01 PM) Don't forget to check the manual for the lamp to see the proper wattage for a bulb. But how can you read you manual if you bulb is out. Then again many people have the lights on but nobody is home. then there are the 200,000 people that just dont read the forums bucause they are out caching where you don't need a lightbulb. UGH i need a life cheers -------------------- ‘How now, Spirit! Wither wander you? Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park, over pale, Thorough flood, thorough fire I do wander everywhere’ ~ Shakespeare “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” So Rusty_TLC says 1 to ask what this has to do with geocaching and why isn't in the OT forum? -------------------- Jungfrösche rusty - A.S. ALUMNI ------------------ Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left. rusty_tlc - Reno NV USA (No it's not near Las Vegas.) Welch replied by saying (The Leprechauns @ Mar 9 2005, 08:33 AM) But a *Groundspeak* forums post on this subject is incomplete without mentioning the word "Markwell." So..... Markwell. Markwell. Off-topic Markwell. plus a couple to post markwells, and more to point out those markwells. -------------------- For more on geocaching in Eastern Iowa, visit the Eastern Iowa Geocachers website. "You see, if a group is going to represent people, it needs to be in touch with those people." -Frolickin Mr_Lost kept us current by saying Bump. One to bump, even when not needed. -------------------- Always remember; Wherever you go, there you are! Then StarBrand said 30 or so to post a new thread(s) about a missing/dark light bulb 3 weeks after it was replaced and is still working........ -------------------- q. Where do want to go today? [bill Gates - 1995] a. ...to boldly go where no man has gone before. [James T Kirk] or ...to infinity and beyond! [buzz Lightyear - coolest toy in Toy Story] or ...Geocaching![see www.geocaching.com, www.wnag.net] and Fly46 reminded us by saying And you forgot something about 2 moderators to come in and yell at people for getting the thread off topic. And then 15 posters to argue with the moderators and come up with some lame pull about how bologna sandwiches really are on topic (because we get hungry after we change the light bulbs) -------------------- Cache Me If You Can! Then Dr123d said How about 1 approver telling us he can't approve us changing the bulb. "why not make it a multi" because the bulb is less then 528' away from the next closest bulb. This post has been edited by Dr123d on Mar 9 2005, 10:38 PM and either Shoobie or a Sand Crab said 1 to make a post about changing lightbulbs 25 to argue the post about changing a light bulb 17 to hopelessly add two word post about the post about the light bulb 3 to add smilie faces 15 to repeat what other people said 1 to add stuff to the list 3 to argue the extended list 1 to close the topic This post has been edited by Shoobie & the Sand Crabs on Mar 9 2005, 04:19 PM prompting one of TeamPerks to ask (Shoobie & the Sand Crabs @ Mar 9 2005, 04:18 PM) 1 to close the topic And 1 to ask why this still hasn't happened. -------------------- Must....obey......fluffy......kitten........ Which fine question has not yet been answered and CamoCrazed said (Rainwater @ Mar 9 2005, 08:21 AM) Q: How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" 4 to post about how much better the forum was when they first joined... 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over 8 to bump the topic repeatedly 2 to mumble something incomprehensible about lockdowns 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, just to add "Me too" me too -------------------- If the saying goes " a penny for your thoughts" and "just my 0.02", mine are worth more "Everyone is entitled to my opinion" - Garfield and I am still waiting to hear if it's Camo or Cammo or Camoe or Camoflage(d) Then Badlands said Let there be light And Morgan's Marauders (any relation here to Hogan's Heroes?) said I keep seeing the initials "GE" on these light bulb/lightbulb caches. Can anyone shed a little light on what this new lingo might mean? -------------------- God is good all the time! And Evil Chicken says 1 to post the dead horse gif 1 to lament that s/he "keeps seeing post after post" regarding lightbulbs (can't we all just get along?) And finally, in a last ditch attempt to totally derail the lightbulb thread, one will undoubtably ask: "Why does my post say Ringbone?" -------------------- "If you can't improve the silence, don't try" - Kosarin Member of South Jersey Geocaching Club So Davwil suggests we stop the insanity by saying OK, this should do it: One to post that they are not actually light bulbs but are actually "dark suckers". They actually suck up all the dark and when they are full (ie: black) they need to be changed. Ummm did that do it? edit: oh yeah... Geocaching. This post has been edited by davwil on Mar 10 2005, 03:02 AM -------------------- "Set me a task in which I can put something of my very self and it is a task no longer; it is joy; it is art." - Bliss Carmen Tands suggests we need a FAQ by saying Well there's no room for any complaints about light bulb posts until there's a LightBulb FAQ. Also, I don't have a problem starting a thread that's been discussed before. That's the way to get new members involved and to get fresh ideas on the subject without the baggage of previous 'experts' who posted to the previous thread occurrence. - T of TandS -------------------- Reach for the moon, if you fail you'll fall among the stars. and Prarie Dog 76 said I was hoping to be FTC (first to change) the bulb, but it was in a high traffic muggle area. -------------------- I know you are but what am I? All of which makes me think we need changes to the website. I.E. I think we need a lightbulb icon that shows up in PQs for lightbulb caches, and maybe a flickering one for those traditional caches that are dying out because lame micros are squeezing them out. This icon should be usable with CacheMate and show up brightly on my Meridian Platinum screen. Thank you for your attention. That is all. Too much time on your hands? 1 to say hiding caches inside light switches is dangerous Edited March 18, 2005 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT Quote Link to comment
+DuncanClan Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 One to say that light switches is off topic and should be moved to the light switches forum. One to say light switch caches are very dangerous, require special equipment, and are probably just another kind of micro...that's okay though, I heard we need more micros. One to say the best lightbulb micros would be a maglite bulb...or is it mag litebulb...or maglitebulb...? One to say, Can we get a smiley with a light bulb over its head? One to repeat that this topic should be moved to the dark collector forum. ...and me to say...I've seen the light, and now the lack thereof. Ya'll are a hoot. (please don't move this to the owl forum...or is it the fowl forum?). DC Carpe Diem Quote Link to comment
+Camo-crazed Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 One to say that light switches is off topic and should be moved to the light switches forum. One to say light switch caches are very dangerous, require special equipment, and are probably just another kind of micro...that's okay though, I heard we need more micros. One to say the best lightbulb micros would be a maglite bulb...or is it mag litebulb...or maglitebulb...? One to say, Can we get a smiley with a light bulb over its head? One to repeat that this topic should be moved to the dark collector forum. ...and me to say...I've seen the light, and now the lack thereof. Ya'll are a hoot. (please don't move this to the owl forum...or is it the fowl forum?). DC Carpe Diem me too Quote Link to comment
Stony2008 Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 2-3 to see who can make the longest post ever Quote Link to comment
CoyoteRed Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 One to repeat that this topic should be moved to the dark collector forum. One to mention the correct term is "dark sucker" as lamps are designated on schematics as "DS". Quote Link to comment
+Camo-crazed Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 One to repeat that this topic should be moved to the dark collector forum. One to mention the correct term is "dark sucker" as lamps are designated on schematics as "DS". And another to say that we have just been suckered into believing that Quote Link to comment
+Isonzo Karst Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 One to post a picture of a light bulb cache Quote Link to comment
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