[GeoStL] Re: was Explorist 300 now shopping
- From: Mike Lusicic <lusicic@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 07:21:23 -0500
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Yep. It is rather task specific, with names that are also task specific.
Shackles are part of the rigging and are used to hold things, somewhat the
same as holding prisoners in place which is probably what most folks think
ofwhen they hear that word. And a marlin spike is used to help in weaving
rope for splices and other tasks that involve making a "hole" in an existing
weave or twist of rope where you want to send in another rope end. Since I
don't have a marlin spike, I tend to use a plain old ordinary nail.
tklnhl &kyd wrote: - Or spike a mini Marlin.. based on the description we'll
be able to defend ourselves against even the smallest of those clever
fishes."Official Description: This useful, task specific knife, includes a
cutting blade with a partially serrated section for quick line cutting, as
well as a 2-1/2" marlin spike, shackle wrench and a flat head screwdriver."
Not even speculating on the shackle wrench ... Nancy ----- Original Message
----- From: "Glenn" <GLNash@xxxxxxxxxx>[1] - I have floated in that boat
before. A pretty nice little inflatable. Rigging knives are always good to
keep in your pocket. Never know when you will need to cut some rope. glenn
tklnhl &kyd wrote: - Another place similar to woot (and now I'm giving away
one of my best shopping "Secrets") is www.dailyzort.com[2] . It's outdoor
stuff. I'm almost finished with my "guy" Christmas shopping thanks to this
site -- there have been some great rod, reel, sleeping bag and knife deals.
Shipping is a flat $5.00 so it's best to buy more than one of whatever you
get. One item a day. Today it's a blow up kayak. Some days are better than
others. Yesterday it was weird little rigging knives, dog flotation vests
before that and over the weekned was glass balls. (You have to read that
write up for yourselves). BUT, now, last Thursday was Knife-o-Rama. They
switched out knives every few hours until at 9:00 AM they offered a UZO -
unidentified zorting object for $10.00. It's a mystery box of the theme of
the day. I'm embarrassed to admit how many I ordered hoping for more great
guy gifts. And, we got some nifty things, but, ALSO we'll never need another
rigging knife for as long as we live (Anyone interested? ??? I'd probably be
willing to mail you one!) The good news is that they are on the East coast
and you don't have to wait until midnight for the item to change. The bad
news is, like woot, when you buy it, you own it. No returns. No customer
service. If you can't wait 24 hours for new bargains, my techie girlfriend
swears by this site http://www.slickdeals.net/[3] to keep updated on some of
the best internet deals. Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike
Griffin" - http://www.woot.com[4] has the Magellan Explorist 300 right now
for 99.00. When they are gone, they are gone! The 300 does not take
expansioncards or a cable connection. Everything is entered manually. Just
FYI.. Ebay has them for 114.00.. Thanks Bridget for the heads up! Mike to be
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