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==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
{{consecutive geohash | count = 2 | latitude = 32 | longitude = -110 | date = 2008-11-02 | name = KarMann }} | {{consecutive geohash | count = 2 | latitude = 32 | longitude = -110 | date = 2008-11-02 | name = KarMann }} | ||
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| + | ==Conspiracy theories== | ||
| + | On my way to the geohash, as I was getting close, I was buzzed by an U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules, flying quite low, with suspicious-looking bulges near the tail. After the geohash, two F-16 Fighting Falcons came around. I suspect that the U.S. government is conducting surveillance of geohashing activities, using aerial reconnaissance and surveillance assets. Furthermore, at the [[2008-11-02 32 -110|geohash the night before]], I was harassed by some kind of raptor (!!), likely an owl. It was probably carrying some ultra-miniaturized camera, possibly infrared or low-light gear, keeping tabs on any passing geohashers. | ||
==Photos== | ==Photos== | ||
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| + | Image:2008-11-03 32 -110 1904-1024.jpg|GPS showing geohash, with map printout | ||
| + | Image:2008-11-03 32 -110 1905-1024.jpg|GPS and my watch, with the date | ||
| + | Image:2008-11-03 32 -110 1909-1024.jpg|View of the backyard containing the actual, proper geohash | ||
| + | Image:2008-11-03 32 -110 1911-1024.jpg|My ride back: The bus stop | ||
| + | Image:2008-11-03 32 -110 1912-775-crop.jpg|F-16 Falcons conducting surveillance | ||
| + | Image:2008-11-03 32 -110 1913-600-crop.jpg|F-16 Falcons conducting surveillance | ||
| + | Image:2008-11-03 32 -110 1917-600-crop.jpg|One of them makes another pass; note camera pods under wings. | ||
| + | Image:2008-11-03 32 -110 1923-1024.jpg|This bench looked likely to bear an xkcd marker, but came up empty. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Expeditions]] | [[Category:Expeditions]] | ||
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About
Monday's geohash was located in a walled-in backyard in a residential neighbourhood within Tucson itself. The alley behind the property was judged to be the closest accessible point.
After being dropped off in the vicinity, I made a short trip by foot through stravenue and alley to the geohash. I finished my cigarette and surveyed the rather unremarkable area, took a few pictures, and headed out for the bus stop. I only took the bus on the way out, so haven't got the Public Transport Geohash achievement yet.
People
One person showed up around 3:45 PM.
Achievements
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KarMann earned the Consecutive geohash achievement
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Conspiracy theories
On my way to the geohash, as I was getting close, I was buzzed by an U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules, flying quite low, with suspicious-looking bulges near the tail. After the geohash, two F-16 Fighting Falcons came around. I suspect that the U.S. government is conducting surveillance of geohashing activities, using aerial reconnaissance and surveillance assets. Furthermore, at the geohash the night before, I was harassed by some kind of raptor (!!), likely an owl. It was probably carrying some ultra-miniaturized camera, possibly infrared or low-light gear, keeping tabs on any passing geohashers.
Photos
GPS showing geohash, with map printout
GPS and my watch, with the date
View of the backyard containing the actual, proper geohash
My ride back: The bus stop
F-16 Falcons conducting surveillance
F-16 Falcons conducting surveillance
One of them makes another pass; note camera pods under wings.
This bench looked likely to bear an xkcd marker, but came up empty.
