[GeoStL] Re: was Explorist 300 now shopping

  • From: "tklnhl & kyd" <sydstyr@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 23:28:04 -0500

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Horseplay, knives  and  kids...   HEY..  you aren't a Scoutmaster for the 
Troop my husband came up in are you?
Nancy



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Lusicic"

> -
>
> Well, I am a simple kinda guy, and I have a knife that is my constant
> companion. If I had more than one to choose from, I am afraid I would 
> become
> useless and not be able to do anything because I would get stuck trying to
> decide which knife I would be totin' for the day.
>
> With regard to the marlin spike and shackle.... A shackle in simple terms 
> is
> a U shaped piece with another removable piece that goes across the opening
> ofthe U. Some kinds of shackles have a "bolt" that closes the U by 
> slipping
> through a large hole on one side, and then gets screwed into threads on 
> the
> other leg of the U. The head of the bolt can have a hole through it, and 
> you
> can slide the marlin spike into the hole and use it as a wrench to either
> tighten or loosen the bolt.
>
> And yes, you can use a marlin spike to help you create a loop on the end 
> of
> arope that could be put on a shackle. You could do it ON the shackle, but
> like I said, I am a simple guy, and the shackle would just get in the way,
> soI would make the loop first, then put the loop in the shackle.
>
> If I had a boat with rigging, I would take one off your hands. Besides,
> nailsare cheaper, so I don't have to worry about losing one... or ten for
> that matter. That makes a big difference if you need a bunch of them to
> teachkids rope stuff. The only time I worry about getting them back is if
> thehorseplay gets out of hand.
>
> tklnhl &kyd wrote: - Perhaps I should have stuck with the speculation .... 
> I
> rather like the idea of being able to stab a few small fishes. It's a 
> shame
> you don't the right tool for the right job. If ONLY you knew someone who
> happens to own a few, new, silver, black or fluorescent handled rigging
> knives that could help you out. What a shame... what a shame.. Would it be
> possible to use the marlin spike to weave rope into a shackle? Nancy -----
> Original Message ----- From: "Mike Lusicic" - 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
> spikea 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][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[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[3]] to keep updated on 
> some
> of the best internet deals. Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike
> Griffin" - http://www.woot.com[4[4]] has the Magellan Explorist 300 right
> nowfor 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 
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