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| − | The Augusta [[graticule]] is at | + | The Augusta [[graticule]] is at {{Today's location|lat=44|lon=-69|text=latitude 44, longitude -69}}. It includes a large number of scenic "midcoast" communities; Augusta is the capital of Maine. This graticule is almost entirely land or lake or river, so most points are reachable; if you live in the southern section, you likely have a boat anyway. |
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[[2010-07-22 44 -69]] [[User:UncleOp|Del]] finally deflowered his "home" graticule, all because of the annual [http://www.conductorsretreat.org/ Conductor's Retreat] in Washington township! It was his first formal geohash, and he figures it was done a little lamely. Perhaps he'll do better in the future. | [[2010-07-22 44 -69]] [[User:UncleOp|Del]] finally deflowered his "home" graticule, all because of the annual [http://www.conductorsretreat.org/ Conductor's Retreat] in Washington township! It was his first formal geohash, and he figures it was done a little lamely. Perhaps he'll do better in the future. | ||
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* [[User:Kamaat|Kamaat]] is technically in the [[Brunswick, Maine|Brunswick]] graticule, but agrees with [[User:UncleOp|Del]]. | * [[User:Kamaat|Kamaat]] is technically in the [[Brunswick, Maine|Brunswick]] graticule, but agrees with [[User:UncleOp|Del]]. | ||
* [[User:Dogen|Dogen]] is another [[Brunswick, Maine|Brunswick]] resident, but thinks the two folks above him have the right idea for dealing with the whole "Atlantic Ocean" problem. | * [[User:Dogen|Dogen]] is another [[Brunswick, Maine|Brunswick]] resident, but thinks the two folks above him have the right idea for dealing with the whole "Atlantic Ocean" problem. | ||
| − | * [[User:Kimslawson|Kimslawson]] lives in | + | * [[User:Kimslawson|Kimslawson]] lives in Rockland, and as such, actually resides in the Augusta graticule. |
* [[User:Lerley|Lerley]] actually lives in the eponymous city of the Augusta graticule. He feels extremely special. | * [[User:Lerley|Lerley]] actually lives in the eponymous city of the Augusta graticule. He feels extremely special. | ||
* [[User:Expositiony|expositiony]] lives in Waterville and has until December to explore the state of Maine before moving. | * [[User:Expositiony|expositiony]] lives in Waterville and has until December to explore the state of Maine before moving. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:10, 4 October 2022
| Stratton | Dover-Foxcroft | Millinocket |
| Lewiston | Augusta | Bangor |
| Portland | Brunswick | Matinicus Isle |
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Today's location: not yet announced | ||
Today's Location: Augusta, ME
The Augusta graticule is at latitude 44, longitude -69. It includes a large number of scenic "midcoast" communities; Augusta is the capital of Maine. This graticule is almost entirely land or lake or river, so most points are reachable; if you live in the southern section, you likely have a boat anyway.
Activities
Geohashes
Link to the graticule on the coordinate calculator
2010-07-22 44 -69 Del finally deflowered his "home" graticule, all because of the annual Conductor's Retreat in Washington township! It was his first formal geohash, and he figures it was done a little lamely. Perhaps he'll do better in the future.
Local Geohashers
- Del is closer to the Brunswick graticule, but when Brunswick's geohash is under water, Augusta's are much closer.
- Kamaat is technically in the Brunswick graticule, but agrees with Del.
- Dogen is another Brunswick resident, but thinks the two folks above him have the right idea for dealing with the whole "Atlantic Ocean" problem.
- Kimslawson lives in Rockland, and as such, actually resides in the Augusta graticule.
- Lerley actually lives in the eponymous city of the Augusta graticule. He feels extremely special.
- expositiony lives in Waterville and has until December to explore the state of Maine before moving.
