[GeoStL] Re: was Explorist 300 now shopping and ...
- From: bromley@xxxxxxx
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:03:43 -0500
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What are teh Spring, Mo controversies? I've missed that bit of news...
Steve aka javapgmr
Quoting tklnhl & kyd <sydstyr@xxxxxxxxxx>:
> -
> Ahhh.. if you needed ropes for those Webelos then it's possible it
> was the same troop lol.
> My favorite scout stories involve moving sleeping scouts into a latrine or
> along the edge of a dirt road or setting each other on fire. I think they
> were usually awake for that stunt though.
>
> MOGA -- there was a MOGA? Hmmm.. must have been busy that day. Maybe the
> spring picnic.. uh.. no busy that day too.
>
> Anyone following the Springfield, MO controversies?
>
> Nancy
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Lusicic"
>
>
> > -
> > Assistant Scoutmaster. Don't know what troop your husband came up in, but
> > I
> > would venture to say that kids are kids, and they are probably pretty much
> > going to be the same. You mean you missed the troop's cooking at MOGA?
> > Actually I had more experience with ropes when I was with the Webelos.
> > Another guy does ropes for the troop.
> >
> > tklnhl &kyd wrote: - Horseplay, knives and kids... HEY.. you aren't a
> > Scoutmaster for the Troop my husband came up in are you? Nancy -----
> > OriginalMessage ----- 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
> > shacklein 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
> > havea 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
> > usea marlin spike to help you create a loop on the end of arope that could
> > beput 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,
> > Iwould take one off your hands. Besides, nailsare cheaper, so I don't have
> > toworry 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
> > timeI 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][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[2]]] . It's
> > outdoor stuff. I'm almost finished with my "guy" Christmas shopping thanks
> > tothis 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
> > whateveryou 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
> > ofthe 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[3]]] to keep
> > updated on some of the best internet deals. Nancy ----- Original Message
> > ----- From: "Mike Griffin" - http://www.woot.com[4[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 be Archived http://tinyurl.com/87cqw[5[5[5]]]
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