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I can relate Trudy…I remember when we went from octal to hex in the navy and thought we were living the good life. Then when we went from old analog 1200baud modems all the way up to 9600baud digital jobs, I knew I was on the cutting edge. A 3 year old kid with an x-box has more computing power than we had in any system in the navy in the early 70’s. It is mind boggling.

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Thanks Alan, that really did clear it up for me. Appreciate it. By the way I was reading your post concerning paper tape and a tty 33. Boy does that take me back. I learned how to read paper tape (without the printing) in the navy back in 1973. The fun thing was if you had a reperf that would completely remove the chad from the tape. You could take that chad and use it as confetti!

Thanks again,
Larry

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I’ve got a couple of questions; one specifically for alan…
I’m on a dial-up with elknet and would like faster d/l speeds (getting about 52kbps)…
is the ISDN that elknet offers a residential dsl or something else? What kind of d/l speeds can I expect with the 128kbps ISDN line? I have a dedicated phone line for the computer so don’t think that I would need any TA work done. I have satellite TV but don’t want to go that route for the computer and since I have that; the cable modem isn’t an option. For THRAXMAN..Joe does SBC service the elkhorn area and if so what kind of price would I be looking at for a 128kbps dsl hook-up. I only live about 300 feet from elknet and I think thats why I’m getting 52kbps on my dial-up and I get good service from them, but would like to check out all my options.

Thanks
LARRY

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Originally posted by Yawningdog:
Times of renewed repression,

Good point of view Sam, I just disagree that this is renewed repression. Our country has a history of repression, from the italians and poles of the 20’s and 30’s to the japanese americans of the 40’s, the McCarthyism of the 50’s, the asian americans of the 60’s and 70’s, the eastern europeans of the 80’s and 90’s and the african americans since day 1. I also have some friends that I consider better americans than myself, and I served my country for over 20 years in military service. I know a family from Poland that went “over the wall” 25 years ago and a Bosnian family that moved here 5 years ago. They love this country with a passion, gladly paying their taxes and voting as though it was a responsibility rather than a right. I have a degree in history, yet both of these families would blow me away in a debate of the constitution.

The events of 9/11 have required a change in the american way of life. I don’t think this includes a government sponsored program of repression against arab americans. It sounds like your libyan friend is suffering the same indignation as my friends at the hands of an extreme minority. Sacco and Vanzetti were sacrificial lambs offered up to calm the country’s fears that were fueled by the mass imigration of the time period. I pray that we don’t have to have a sacrifice to calm the “real americans” fears that were fueled by the tragedy of 9/11.

Bob Marley said it best in “Get Up, Stand Up”

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Originally posted by sbukosky:
A few weeks ago I bought a new car and tried the hair drier. I’m happy to report that both stickers came off nicely and look like new applied to the new car.

Now, how to I apply a state sticker to my motorcycle that doesn’t even have a windshield???

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Had the same problem while I was in the military; we had base stickers to contend with. I couldn’t bear to put a sticker on my new FLTC back in 81, so I manufactured a plate and attached it to the left side of the front fender. Then just put the sticker on the plate. Two bolts and it was off.

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Toss em. Either someone blew it or they’re pulling your chain. Either way, smile be glad your cache was in good shape and just think of the stories you’ll have to tell at the campout!

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After reading Jeremy’s input on the groundspeak forum, I have no problem with paying the 30 bucks. I think it’s money well spent.

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These are the most amazing pictures I have
ever seen. I spent 21 years in the Navy
(retired in 94) and have seen sea captains
do some amazing things, but nothing like this! Took a 45 degree roll during a sub-tropical typhoon in the Bearing Sea in 50 foot seas serving on a 563 foot long destroyer and was sure we were dead. My hat’s off to the brown water sailors, I know I wouldn’t want to lay my ship on it’s side to get under a bridge. Thanks for the great photos!

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I think your questions are logical. This sport has only been around since may of 2000. The decisions people like us make at this point in time will have a direct impact on where the sport goes and how it evolves. I don’t like asking permission to put a cache on state land; however I can see the benefits of having the understanding and cooperation of the dnr on our side. We’ve considered adopting a trail in the southern kettle moraine, we care for the trails already by carrying out trash. We may even sponsor a geocache training day for a scout troop. I do this because I enjoy being able to find my way around in the woods without help; I love hiking and I enjoy the companionship of my friends. Like the chinese proverb ” the journey is much more important than the destination”. So I guess I would be against a secret cache list at this time. If I lose a cache or two to a hunter or whoever, then I just put another one out. Speaking of that, does anyone know where we can pick up ammo boxes cheap? Thanks for listening to our viewpoint.

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Ken, thank you very much for posting this information. I think it should be required reading for all geocachers. Geocaching is said to be one of the fastest growing sports/hobbies worldwide and will flourish with the help/understanding of the folks who care for our state and federal lands.

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Great ideas! He has family in Sweeden and they are taking him around europe to sightsee. So not sure if they’ll make it to switzerland or not. But we will be sending a travel bug over and some other things from wisc. Will keep you updated.

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