ANYBODY FROM WASHINGTON STILL AROUND???
06-17-2002, 11:01 AM
#631
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Nicholasville, KY
Posts: 655
RE: ANYBODY FROM WASHINGTON STILL AROUND???
Morning all. Hope everyone had a good Father's Day. I slept in, went shopping with the wife, stopped in a few car dealerships looking for a minivan(how appropriate on Father's Day), then spent about
2 hours shooting my bows on Ft. Lewis. When I finished shooting at the Skeet Range on their little archery target, they had locked the gate to get back into post. I had to ride training roads to get out of there. Man, you talk about being scared. I didn't have my map with me, and I didn't know where I was headed or how to get back over to the East Gate. Made it out no problem though. It was nice to get out and have some time to myself playing with my toys. I'll have to start getting out to scout next month. Y'all have a good day.
Hunt hard, live right, and tell your kids you love 'em!
2 hours shooting my bows on Ft. Lewis. When I finished shooting at the Skeet Range on their little archery target, they had locked the gate to get back into post. I had to ride training roads to get out of there. Man, you talk about being scared. I didn't have my map with me, and I didn't know where I was headed or how to get back over to the East Gate. Made it out no problem though. It was nice to get out and have some time to myself playing with my toys. I'll have to start getting out to scout next month. Y'all have a good day.
Hunt hard, live right, and tell your kids you love 'em!
06-17-2002, 01:12 PM
#632
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: chewelah wa USA
Posts: 579
RE: ANYBODY FROM WASHINGTON STILL AROUND???
hi all good luck with the gps gator those things just confuse me.. any of you know of any archery ranges or shops in the erea the only plave i know of is spokane valley archery and that is way the heck out there... i am going to a bow camp this next wekk that should be fun.. when i get back i figure ill go scouting over on the ranch i will be hunting for mulies this year.. talk to you all later..
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06-17-2002, 11:42 PM
#633
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 382
RE: ANYBODY FROM WASHINGTON STILL AROUND???
gator99- I have a Garmin GPS 12 and have used it for a couple seasons. It is a great unit and can pick up the satelite signals very quickly even in fairly heavy timber. Good battery life also. The worst thing about it is that it has so many options that it may take a while for you to get used to it. Take it out and just play with it this summer. Mark waypoints, routes and try to rename them and finally erase them. I think that the eTrex is a more user friendly unit but the GPS 12 is much more powerful. The more you use it the more comfortable you will be. I just use mine for marking camp or other key areas and don't really bother with the other 90% of options. Remember your compass...
The Mouse
The Mouse
06-18-2002, 07:57 AM
#634
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Marysville WA USA
Posts: 760
RE: ANYBODY FROM WASHINGTON STILL AROUND???
It is now Tuesday, and my computer system is crashed hard... The root disk failed making my week since Saturday miserable. HP is suppose to have the parts up today, but the recovery is going to be a nightmare. Oh well... Moose Eyes - I plan on leaving for the 7:00 meeting and heading down... and afterwards be right back here trying to catch up so people can get paid Friday<img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle> This e-mail I received kind of sums up how I feel about computers -
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote<font size=1 face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> Bill Gates vs. GM
For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives:
At a recent computer exposition (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated:
"If General Motors had kept up with the technology like the computer
industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon."
In response to Bill's comments, GM issued a press release stating:
If General Motors had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics:
1- For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash twice a day.
2- Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new car.
3- Occasionally your car would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull over to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason, you would simply accept this.
4- Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine.
5- MacIntosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive -- but would run on only 5% of the roads.
6- The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single "General Protection Fault" warning light.
7- The airbag system would ask "Are you sure?" before deploying.
8- Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio antenna.
9- Every time GM introduced a new car, car buyers would have to learn to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car.
10- You'd have to press the "Start" button to turn the engine off.
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<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote<font size=1 face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> Bill Gates vs. GM
For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives:
At a recent computer exposition (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated:
"If General Motors had kept up with the technology like the computer
industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon."
In response to Bill's comments, GM issued a press release stating:
If General Motors had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics:
1- For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash twice a day.
2- Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new car.
3- Occasionally your car would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull over to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason, you would simply accept this.
4- Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine.
5- MacIntosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive -- but would run on only 5% of the roads.
6- The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single "General Protection Fault" warning light.
7- The airbag system would ask "Are you sure?" before deploying.
8- Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio antenna.
9- Every time GM introduced a new car, car buyers would have to learn to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car.
10- You'd have to press the "Start" button to turn the engine off.
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06-18-2002, 02:14 PM
#635
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Spanaway WA USA
Posts: 40
RE: ANYBODY FROM WASHINGTON STILL AROUND???
Thanks Moose,
My hunting partner has the Magellan 315 and we have been comparing the two. It seems that the Magellan picks up more Satellites under dense cover. Have definately been taking it everywhere I go just to see how it does. It seems like a nice tool to have when out hunting new areas, so I can consentrate on the hunting and not worry about landmarks and direction.
Slee, I know what you mean about Ft Lewis. Been turned around there a few times myself. But I always ran into a freindly face to show me the way.
Another reminder about the special permits, 23rd is the last day. Wouldn't want to see anyone miss out or loose the points they have already.
Everyone take it easy!
Later
BRian
My hunting partner has the Magellan 315 and we have been comparing the two. It seems that the Magellan picks up more Satellites under dense cover. Have definately been taking it everywhere I go just to see how it does. It seems like a nice tool to have when out hunting new areas, so I can consentrate on the hunting and not worry about landmarks and direction.
Slee, I know what you mean about Ft Lewis. Been turned around there a few times myself. But I always ran into a freindly face to show me the way.
Another reminder about the special permits, 23rd is the last day. Wouldn't want to see anyone miss out or loose the points they have already.
Everyone take it easy!
Later
BRian
06-18-2002, 06:43 PM
#636
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: COLVILLE WASHINGTON USA
Posts: 1,230
RE: ANYBODY FROM WASHINGTON STILL AROUND???
Dang....Feel like I'm stationed over there with Robb with all this rain....lol....Oh well....guess we need it.....and at least we're not burning up like other part's of the state's... <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
06-18-2002, 11:00 PM
#638
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Normandy Park Washington USA
Posts: 26
RE: ANYBODY FROM WASHINGTON STILL AROUND???
Hey WANTF, it was nice to meet you tonight. Now I can put a face to your posts.
Hey Gator, looks like you're getting me and The Mouse mixed up. Keep us posted on your new toy because I am in the market for one and I would like to hear pros and cons from GPS owners. You too, Moose, I mean, Mouse!
Hey Gator, looks like you're getting me and The Mouse mixed up. Keep us posted on your new toy because I am in the market for one and I would like to hear pros and cons from GPS owners. You too, Moose, I mean, Mouse!
06-19-2002, 12:35 AM
#639
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Nicholasville, KY
Posts: 655
RE: ANYBODY FROM WASHINGTON STILL AROUND???
I have the eTrex Camo unit, and my buddy has a GPS12. Several times now we have put them head to head, and they match up about the same. They both seem to lock on satellites about the same. When you get in cover(and not always thick), you will lose your lock off and on. It seems that if your view is obstructed to the satellites and lasts for an extended period of time, it will ask you if you are indoors. Sometimes it is annoying that you lose your satellite lock in such light tree cover, but all in all I like my eTrex.
My buddy doesn't know what half of the features are on his GPS12, and I know most if not all of my eTrex's features. I really like the Sunrise/Sunset and Hunt/Fish Tables on my eTrex Camo. No more having to worry about exact sunset times. It adjusts to your location, so it is as accurate as possible. Nothing like milking the last seconds of legal daylight.
Anyway Moose Eyes, if you are wanting the basic features that are easy to operate, look at the basic eTrex or eTrex Camo. If you want a few more bells and whistles, look some of the other higher priced models. My buddy loves his GPS12, but the damn thing just confuses me. Never forget to take the compass though because batteries will fail. The eTrex has awesome battery life though. I am still on the same batteries that I put in before my turkey trip. And I used it a bunch over there marking roost sites, comparing spots with the map, etc. I give the eTrex Camo 2 thumbs up.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Hunt hard, live right, and tell your kids you love 'em!
My buddy doesn't know what half of the features are on his GPS12, and I know most if not all of my eTrex's features. I really like the Sunrise/Sunset and Hunt/Fish Tables on my eTrex Camo. No more having to worry about exact sunset times. It adjusts to your location, so it is as accurate as possible. Nothing like milking the last seconds of legal daylight.
Anyway Moose Eyes, if you are wanting the basic features that are easy to operate, look at the basic eTrex or eTrex Camo. If you want a few more bells and whistles, look some of the other higher priced models. My buddy loves his GPS12, but the damn thing just confuses me. Never forget to take the compass though because batteries will fail. The eTrex has awesome battery life though. I am still on the same batteries that I put in before my turkey trip. And I used it a bunch over there marking roost sites, comparing spots with the map, etc. I give the eTrex Camo 2 thumbs up.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Hunt hard, live right, and tell your kids you love 'em!
06-19-2002, 01:28 AM
#640
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Marysville WA USA
Posts: 760
RE: ANYBODY FROM WASHINGTON STILL AROUND???
Ditto Moose Eyes... And THANKS for that bear meat - man that was some good stuff. Yeah... it is 12:30am and I'm still at work... wish I still got overtime... Oh well... at least I'm employed.
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