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| − | ==Hey Look - Clean Page==
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| − | Wow, all the comments are gone. It's so bare and naked here. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 06:29, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | <senseless vandalism>Naked?</senseless vandalism> [[User:Juventas|Juventas]] 08:32, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Nude. --[[User:Meghan|Meghan]] 12:31, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | But it didn't take me a half hour to find the new comments! [[User:Thepiguy|Thepiguy]] 15:34, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | I use the history tab to read new comments on my page. That way I can also spot who is OC enough to correct the punctuation in other people's comments. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 15:41, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | :What's OC? -- [[User:Benjw|Benjw]] 18:03, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | ::Obsessive compulsive. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 18:26, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | :::Thankyou. For some reason that didn't spring to mind, although I did decide that you meant something along the lines of "anally retentive". :-) I generally leave other people's comments alone, although ordinary wiki pages are entirely fair game. By the way, I took various bits off my bike today. The aim is to clean, oil, repair and replace so that I can actually use it for geohashing. It had no working brakes, and one gear wheel was bent so the chain fell off if you tried to go faster than about 20kph. I'm kind of a lapsed cyclist. :-) -- [[User:Benjw|Benjw]] 18:35, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | ::::I've got to get myself I new bike. The one I have now is also an ICWB, but it's about 8 or nine years old, and the brakes have finally gone beyond repair, not to mention a bent wheel. -- [[User:Meghan|Meghan]] 19:10, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | ::::I'm so excited to buy a new bike when I get to Germany! I can't wait. I've already got a name picked out! [[User:Thepiguy|Thepiguy]] 20:23, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | ==March 21st==
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| − | [[2009-03-21 49 -123|Don't forget]].
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| − | ==Birthday Geohash==
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| − | So PiGuy, The. What are the birthday Geohash plans. It appears the actual hash will be way up north on the water, so, anyone got a boat? [[User:Arbron|Arbron]] 21:04, 27 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | The epic plan is as follows: head to Horseshoe bay, ferry to Nanaimo, drove to Comox paddle 3km in a kayak, have cake. If you're free from 6:00-22:00 on Sunday, I might have an extra seat in the van. I'll let you know when I find out. [[User:Thepiguy|Thepiguy]] 20:25, 27 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Hmm, 3km in a Kayak. I just may have to take you up on this offer. Reserve me a space. Now, to get a waterproof case for my camera. [[User:Arbron|Arbron]] 06:45, 28 March 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Put your pictures up already. Like before Sunday scrolls off the Main Page? Also, I got you a gratuitous ribbon:
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| − | :Sorry I take so long :P The main page is up, and I'll put a bunch more on later tonight! [[User:Thepiguy|Thepiguy]] 01:49, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | == eXplorist 500 of doom ==
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| − | Have you been happy with yours? Mine has been a love/hate thing. Some of it has been learning, so I'll share. Maybe you can teach me something.
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| − | If you have the "LE" model like I do, it uses three AAA batteries. The AAA format is a bad start, they cost ''more'' than a AA and have ''less'' capacity. Standard alkalines seemed to last 3-5 hours of mixed use/idle time. I could burn through 12-packs more than once a month. I wanted something else. The Source wanted over $100 for the li-ion pack and AC adapter. On eBay I bought two packs and the adapter for less than $30. They worked good the first couple times, but by the next month they were holding 1/3 of their original charge. I'm guessing this is because they were cheap generic versions--into the garbage with the spent alkalines. My previous experience with NiMH was that they self-discharge down to half if you don't use them within a month of charging and have problems with cold weather and being dropped. I heard about these new "low self-discharge" NiMH [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_self-discharge_NiMH_battery] and thought I'd give them a try (mine are branded Sony Cyclenergy). I was also concerned that having to charge them in pairs would mean always charging a full capacity cell with three empty ones, and what effect that would have. I've had them for about a month now, and besides the fact that it throws off the battery meter on the GPS (starts at 3/4 and stays at 1/4 forever), they seem great. [[User:Juventas|Juventas]] 02:17, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | :I completely agree with you on the batteries. They could easily have fit some AA in there and the rechargeable battery that it <i>didn't</i> come with is ridiculously expensive. When I was making tracklogs of earlier expeditions I went through a Costco pack of 30 AAA in 2 months! I've sinced switched to [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302697169&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442627465 rechargeable batteries] from MEC. I have noticed that they loose charge, but I've built up a big enough stock that I should be able to swap them out, until I start using them regularly that is. I'm using [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442627460&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302697169&bmUID=1239210753317 this] charger, which came with 2 AA and 2 AAA and I've bought 2 packages each of AAA and AA, giving me 10 of each.
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| − | ::Good choice. Even though most aren't, those rechargeables are also the also the "LSD NiMH" type. Basically any that claim to be "pre-charged" are. [[User:Juventas|Juventas]] 02:17, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | First off, the connector will screw on in two directions but only works one way (with the cable facing down). This isn't explained in the manual, but other users have echoed this. Once you have it in the right direction, it will ''sometimes'' work. I now only use the rear jacks on my PC and no hubs or extensions. If this doesn't work I rub the contacts with an eraser and try screwing it down again. If it does detect properly, be patient. Apparently it uses an internal adapter from RS-232 (old school serial) to USB, meaning it's very slow. Lastly, make sure you've set the communications method in the menu. [[User:Juventas|Juventas]] 02:17, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | :Sadly I had the exact same problem. It took me days to figure out that all I had to do was fill the cord around. I haven't had any connection issues though. My only beef with the connectivity is that file system is unintuitive. The default folders and the navigation on the unit seem awkward and I'm never sure if I'm looking or storing files in the proper place.
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| − | ::Perhaps not as sad as I, who used a YouTube video to discover the orientation. I've been using it more lately, and the thing consistently needs to be plugged-in and unplugged three times before I can read the file system. I dare not attempt to write things like you have. I grab my .log file and consider myself lucky. [[User:Juventas|Juventas]] 02:17, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | '''Fuzzy-logic-automagic-power-saving'''
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| − | As far as I can tell, if it has a good signal, and has been used a bunch, it will stay on as it should. However, if it has been recently turned on and/or is having trouble acquiring a signal, there's about a 50% chance it will turn off without warning. I don't know what else to say. It gets to the point where I stop my car, find a clear spot, and tap any button every 30 seconds until I feel like it's happy. [[User:Juventas|Juventas]] 02:17, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | :I also haven't experienced this. I only use the LCD brightness feature that sets the display to minimum after 30 seconds or so. Is that what you're using?
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| − | ::Nope. It's not just the backlight, it shuts off. To end on a positive note: the shoulder pocket on the MEC Air daypack couldn't be more perfect for the eXplorist. :) [[User:Juventas|Juventas]] 02:17, 14 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | I have new appreciation for your epic bike/kayak hash. I could barely ''drive'' home after all that kayaking. If I had had my bike I would have slept in the parking lot. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 06:18, 9 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | ==Things that are amazing==
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| − | Look! I just found this, looking for categories that needed fixing. Isn't it astonishing? [[Image:Robyn and T-Rex.png|thumb]]
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| − | ==Missing Minesweep==
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| − | The nw minsweep candidate we couldn't think of was [[Cortes Island, British Columbia]]. Huh, what? Have you ever NOTICED that graticule before? You would have to take three ferries to get to the only roads in the graticule. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 00:26, 20 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Or a plane... [[User:Thepiguy|Thepiguy]] 01:31, 20 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | :Yeah. Looks like that's our candidate. It's about an hour flight in a small plane from where I could rent one, to the southern edge of the graticule. But once a point fell on that southern edge, we could get two or possibly three graticules hashed in one sweep. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 01:39, 20 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | It has been suggested (see [[Talk:Bicycle geohashes]]) that the name of that page is a bit misleading -- the name implies it is a list of geohashes which meet the requirements for the [[bicycle geohash achievement]], but actually it's a list of all expeditions, whether the coordinates were reached or not, that involved a bicycle for all or just some of the journey. I have re-written the introduction to that page to make it clearer, but would appreciate knowing if you have an opinion about moving the page to something like "cycling geohashers" or similar. I'm consulting the people who cycle most! Thanks for your time. -- [[User:Benjw|Benjw]] 20:59, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Congratulations with the overseas opportunity. I am disappointed that it eliminates any chance of a meetup for us this year. For the record, I fully endorse you as the official Canadian geohashing representative to Germany. [[User:Juventas|Juventas]] 01:21, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Thanks! It's nice to know I have the support of my country! I'll do us proud! And I'm sure we'll meetup eventually, you have my word. [[User:Thepiguy|Thepiguy]] 05:27, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Before we go, would it be possible for me to borrow snowshoes? It would be nice to be able to do a high altitude expedition without slithering on my belly. And I'll go meet Juventas to connect him in. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 06:13, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | :I checked out all the local stores for end-of-season clearance--found nothing. However, I did get waterproofing wax for my boots! In a few weeks it won't matter much, so I'll worry about snowshoes next winter. If you're still interested, MEC has 25% off some models, as well as a "gear swap" used section. Btw, what does "connecting me" involve? [[User:Juventas|Juventas]] 07:02, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | ::I promise [[Meetup Graph|it]] won't be painful. Well not any more painful than a typical geohash. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 15:29, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | I'd really love too, but they don't actually belong to me, they belong to a group I volunteer with. I'll see what I can do though. [[User:Thepiguy|Thepiguy]] 06:15, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Ah don't worry about it then. I thought it might be something like that, the way you said, "have access to" and not "have." Perhaps I can get some cheap at a rummage sale. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 06:21, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | ===Your first assignment as our representive===
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| − | I recently spoke with a like-minded individual from Germany who does geocaching there. I subtly tried to convert him to our ways, and he expressed a specific interest in a meetup with you if you were attempt the 51 8 graticule. His blog is located [http://home.egge.net/~savory/blog.htm here], as well as his email address. Good luck Mister Pi.
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| − | ==Can you take a call?==
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| − | I thought I'd phone you tomorrow a.m. to find out if there are any coordinates that Rhonda and I should get on the way home from [[2009-04-23 48 -122|this expedition]]. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 17:23, 23 April 2009 (UTC) P.S. Can't find your phone number.
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| − | :I wish I'd seen this before I went. The Friday Bellingham geohash was cruelly close to the Anacortes ferry terminal. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 02:02, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | I'm sorry to report that you didn't win it, unless you too rented clubs and hit a ball to the geohash location. You do, however, earn the Category "Golf course." -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 15:44, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Woah, the requirements say nothing of clubs, only a ball! :p I think I'll reorganize my achievements later and sort them into a few categories. [[User:Thepiguy|Thepiguy]] 21:39, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Okay then, but Elbie did a better job. Especially the part about confessing to knowing nothing about golf and getting a refund. -[[User:Robyn|Robyn]] 21:58, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
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| − | Yeah. I'll put this one under my "kinda-sorta-maybe" category. [[User:Thepiguy|Thepiguy]] 22:01, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
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Hurray, you're alive!
Glad to see you made it to Germany safely. While you were out I booked a flight to Germany for Geohashing Day, cancelled it ina frenzy of Lufthansa charges WHAT? for bicycles, and then went out on a crazy expedition. Vancouver misses you, but we're not wasting time pining for you. The last two Saturdays have had Vancouver expeditions in two different graticules! -Robyn 18:22, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Can't wait to read about it! Glad to see your still having fun, although it does worry me that you seem to be getting more determined... Thepiguy 17:08, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Welcome in 30W-land!
Did you encounter some Internets and a bike in the meantime? I just wanted to drop a note, that we (three fellow geohashers and two well-initiated drag-alongs) will be in 49,8 (centered on Abtsteinach) during next week. Unfortunately, there's a good chance that we will be without the webs too. But if you happen to plan some hashing, do look west. And also ilpadre might know more about our plans. -- relet 21:38, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- I'll do my best! I don't think I'll get very far durring the week, but I'll see what I can do for the weekend! Thepiguy 17:08, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Photo cats
You're copy-and-pasting the wrong categories onto your photos! -- Benjw 22:18, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
D'oh! Thanks for the heads up! Robyn? Where are you when I need you! Thepiguy 22:21, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Yay latitude?
I'm impressed your latitude hasn't changed at all since the move. --joannac 00:26, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
I know! Isn't it great! I'll have to look up other cities on the 49th parallel in case I ever decide to move... Thepiguy 19:26, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
