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Re: Game Time Part Eight jphart #235616 09/28/2020 02:09 AM Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,036 U.K. and Spain Jeannius Traveler Jeannius Traveler Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,036 U.K. and Spain I'm going with Fred and saying it looks like somewhere on the ICW. However, I've done most of it and don't recognise that cross. So I'm going to guess at a city that I missed... Wilmington. Mike http://sailingjeannius.blogspot.com

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235618 09/28/2020 05:32 AM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,913 NC Fran Traveler Fran Traveler Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,913 NC St Augustine, FL [color:"red"]FRAN[/color] "Yes I am a pirate, 200 years too late"

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235620 09/28/2020 06:23 AM Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,220 JAX jphart Traveler jphart Traveler Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,220 JAX The “Oldest City” is correct! The Cross is seen as you enter St Augustine from the Atlantic The fort to the south and Camachee Cove marina to the north of the cross are popular stops for cruisers and those transiting the ditch. Keep it between the markers, good depth, but shifting bottom Fran is up

Re: Game Time Part Eight jphart #235626 09/28/2020 07:28 AM Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,036 U.K. and Spain Jeannius Traveler Jeannius Traveler Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,036 U.K. and Spain Originally Posted by jphart The “Oldest City” is correct! The Cross is seen as you enter St Augustine from the Atlantic The fort to the south and Camachee Cove marina to the north of the cross are popular stops for cruisers and those transiting the ditch. Keep it between the markers, good depth, but shifting bottom Fran is up Can't believe that! I've entered St Augustine from the Atlantic and didn't see that cross. Mind you I was keeping a very close eye on the waves, the nav aids and the depth sounder at the time. Didn't enjoy that entry at all. Mike http://sailingjeannius.blogspot.com

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235637 09/28/2020 11:16 AM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,913 NC Fran Traveler Fran Traveler Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,913 NC I just got home from work, will try to get something put up but if someone else has a photo ready please go ahead and post. Edit, I don't have a photo sharing site that I use so not sure I can post a photo anyway. Carol, how about you post another photo. Last edited by Fran; 09/28/2020 11:33 AM. [color:"red"]FRAN[/color] "Yes I am a pirate, 200 years too late"

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fran #235643 09/28/2020 12:17 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Fran-- Here is a link to the FAQ, which tells you how to create a photo gallery. Link Or, you can just use the ATTACHMENT MANAGER to directly upload a picture to a thread. Just hit REPLY as normal and click on USE FULL EDITOR. That bring up up a screen which will show ATTACHMENT MANAGER just below where you would normally type your note. Click to open the Attachment Manager. Hit on Select a File to Attach and VOILA! Just upload your picture! Carol Hill

Re: Game Time Part Eight Jeannius #235644 09/28/2020 12:19 PM Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,220 JAX jphart Traveler jphart Traveler Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,220 JAX Originally Posted by Jeannius Can't believe that! I've entered St Augustine from the Atlantic and didn't see that cross. Mind you I was keeping a very close eye on the waves, the nav aids and the depth sounder at the time. Didn't enjoy that entry at all. Mike, I though you might have got it. Entry is known as tricky, especially in bad weather or at night. https://www.waterwayguide.com/nav-alert/4-5600/fl-inlet-caution-st-augustine Navigation: From the sea buoy, proceed slightly south of east towards the inlet, paying close attention to the markers. You will see a tall cross ahead on shore providing an approximate range to the inlet, which will help you to orient yourself. Last edited by jphart; 09/28/2020 12:20 PM.

Re: Game Time Part Eight jphart #235645 09/28/2020 12:26 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! I don't have a photo ready to post right now. If someone wants to post a new photo, go ahead, and then maybe Fred can figure out how to post a picture... Carol Hill

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235649 09/28/2020 01:02 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Fred OP Traveler OP Fred Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Carol I think you meant Fran, but since said Fred, here is a picture. Attached Images

Re: Game Time Part Eight Carol_Hill #235654 09/28/2020 01:13 PM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,913 NC Fran Traveler Fran Traveler Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,913 NC Just testing, not for guessing purposes. Well heck, it worked for this old dinosaur. Thanks Carol! Attached Images Last edited by Fran; 09/28/2020 01:15 PM. [color:"red"]FRAN[/color] "Yes I am a pirate, 200 years too late"

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fran #235655 09/28/2020 01:16 PM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,913 NC Fran Traveler Fran Traveler Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,913 NC Let Fred's phot be the one to guess , I'll know better if I ever get one again. Last edited by Fran; 09/28/2020 01:16 PM. [color:"red"]FRAN[/color] "Yes I am a pirate, 200 years too late"

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235656 09/28/2020 01:18 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 590 Lake Norman, NC EllenS Traveler EllenS Traveler Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 590 Lake Norman, NC So I am going to guess canal in Manchester England area?

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235661 09/28/2020 01:41 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Fred-- Sorry!! Carol Hill

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fran #235662 09/28/2020 01:42 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Fran--you got it!! Carol Hill

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235669 09/28/2020 03:16 PM Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,220 JAX jphart Traveler jphart Traveler Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,220 JAX Fred’s photo...canal lock in France

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235671 09/28/2020 03:28 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Fred OP Traveler OP Fred Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Not Manchester or France - but the former is closer.

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235675 09/28/2020 04:49 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Fred OP Traveler OP Fred Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee This might provide more confusion than help, but here goes. Attached Images

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235676 09/28/2020 04:59 PM Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,220 JAX jphart Traveler jphart Traveler Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,220 JAX Holland?

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235678 09/28/2020 05:41 PM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,148 road town sleepychef Traveler sleepychef Traveler Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,148 road town River Shannon

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235681 09/28/2020 06:52 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Fred OP Traveler OP Fred Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Not Holland or River Shannon. To fall back on one of Tom's quizzes re :countries where we drive on the left, this place isn't Ireland, N. Ireland, Wales, or England. It's another country.

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235682 09/28/2020 06:56 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 590 Lake Norman, NC EllenS Traveler EllenS Traveler Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 590 Lake Norman, NC Scotland?

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235683 09/28/2020 07:02 PM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Fred OP Traveler OP Fred Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Yes Ellen, now where? It even has it's own song (although probably not on the top ten list or even top 10,000 list)

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235691 09/28/2020 09:20 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,431 New Jersey, USA DanS Traveler DanS Traveler Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,431 New Jersey, USA If it's the place I'm thinking of, it has a connection to optical data transmission. I'll say no more. Dan

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235695 09/28/2020 11:18 PM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,148 road town sleepychef Traveler sleepychef Traveler Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,148 road town Caledonia Canal

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235696 09/29/2020 12:25 AM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Fred OP Traveler OP Fred Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Don't know about optical data and not Caledonia.

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235697 09/29/2020 03:05 AM Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,036 U.K. and Spain Jeannius Traveler Jeannius Traveler Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,036 U.K. and Spain If it is not Caledonian then I think it must be the Crinan Canal. Mike http://sailingjeannius.blogspot.com

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235703 09/29/2020 05:55 AM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Fred OP Traveler OP Fred Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee The Crinan Canal it is. Mike, you're up.

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235706 09/29/2020 07:00 AM Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,036 U.K. and Spain Jeannius Traveler Jeannius Traveler Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,036 U.K. and Spain Another cold one... Attached Images Mike http://sailingjeannius.blogspot.com

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235709 09/29/2020 07:31 AM Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,591 Likes: 2 St. Lucia Zanshin Traveler Zanshin Traveler Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,591 Likes: 2 St. Lucia Ahhh... that was very easy to identify for anyone who has gone up and over instead of through! I'm not at my computer now and won't be able to post a new picture for a couple of hours so I won't post my guess until I am in a position to put up the next one.

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235712 09/29/2020 08:46 AM Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,591 Likes: 2 St. Lucia Zanshin Traveler Zanshin Traveler Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,591 Likes: 2 St. Lucia I got tired of the office, so went home and now have one monitor with private stuff including this browser session and another monitor with work stuff that pays for the private stuff I believe that the picture was taken at the St. Gotthard pass in Switzerland. I was only there once, in summer, on my motorcycle but those serpentine roads were either a biker's paradise or nightmare; I can't recall which...

Re: Game Time Part Eight DanS #235713 09/29/2020 08:51 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,431 New Jersey, USA DanS Traveler DanS Traveler Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,431 New Jersey, USA Originally Posted by DanS If it's the place I'm thinking of, it has a connection to optical data transmission. I'll say no more. Dan So I guessed wrong about which canal it was. Solitons, which can be used in optical communcation (link here), were first described after being observed in the Union Canal. Sorry for the nerdy diversion. Dan

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235714 09/29/2020 08:59 AM Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Fred OP Traveler OP Fred Traveler Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 930 Knoxville, Tennessee Dan, I was curious about the link between a canal and optical communication. Thanks for the explanation.

Re: Game Time Part Eight Zanshin #235720 09/29/2020 10:58 AM Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,036 U.K. and Spain Jeannius Traveler Jeannius Traveler Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,036 U.K. and Spain Originally Posted by Zanshin I got tired of the office, so went home and now have one monitor with private stuff including this browser session and another monitor with work stuff that pays for the private stuff I believe that the picture was taken at the St. Gotthard pass in Switzerland. I was only there once, in summer, on my motorcycle but those serpentine roads were either a biker's paradise or nightmare; I can't recall which... That's correct Arnd. I'm off to Spain shortly so I thought I'd post one that I was pretty confident someone would get quickly. Just after I put the camera away 6 convertible Lamborghini Murcielago's turned up all with the tops down. Couldn't get the camera back out before they disappeared down the hill. Even at the height of summer the snow was like this... Attached Images Last edited by Jeannius; 09/29/2020 11:02 AM. Mike http://sailingjeannius.blogspot.com

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235722 09/29/2020 11:03 AM Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,591 Likes: 2 St. Lucia Zanshin Traveler Zanshin Traveler Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,591 Likes: 2 St. Lucia Here's a picture I took in somewhat more temperate climes: Attached Images

Re: Game Time Part Eight Zanshin #235723 09/29/2020 11:10 AM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Williamsburg, Virginia? Carol Hill

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235724 09/29/2020 11:22 AM Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,591 Likes: 2 St. Lucia Zanshin Traveler Zanshin Traveler Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,591 Likes: 2 St. Lucia Um, that is not fair at all! How did you get that? William & Mary is my Alma Mater and I visited recently and took quite a few picture of my old campus (including fraternity building) and in Colonial Williamsburg as well and had a series of pictures lined up to post. Even though I spent many a weekend playing around in the "sunken gardens" shown on the image, I'm not sure I would have guessed the location that quickly.

Re: Game Time Part Eight Zanshin #235725 09/29/2020 11:39 AM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Lived 30 years in Virginia, visited Williamsburg many times. Go ahead and post some of your follow up pictures, as I would love to see them... And I need to look for a picture.. Carol Hill

Re: Game Time Part Eight Carol_Hill #235727 09/29/2020 11:52 AM Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,591 Likes: 2 St. Lucia Zanshin Traveler Zanshin Traveler Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,591 Likes: 2 St. Lucia First would have been the pillory, then the carriage which I think would have given it away. Attached Images

Re: Game Time Part Eight Zanshin #235729 09/29/2020 12:02 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 83,992 Likes: 4 Central Florida! Oh, EVERYONE has their picture taken at the pillory! Carol Hill

Re: Game Time Part Eight Fred #235736 09/29/2020 12:31 PM Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA B BEERMAN Traveler BEERMAN Traveler B Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,493 VIRGINIA Love Williamsburg!