Google Maps Scavenger Hunt

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by boulder_bum, Jun 3, 2007.

Page 12 of 121
  1. Wildkow

    Wildkow New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2006
    5,270
    37
    36
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(airportkid @ Jun 17 2007, 07:16 PM) [snapback]463718[/snapback]</div>
    OK OK I'll take another hit on this one but to be fair I wasn't asking for identification of the location but rather what was happening at the location of my former home.

    BTW it's the Forbidden City and was the Chinese Imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China.

    http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&...p;z=15&om=1

    Wildkow

    p.s. still thinking of one brb. OK since its take a shot at Kow day this one ain't going to be easy. Here it is; we've all been here, haven't we? ;)

    [attachmentid=9007]
     

    Attached Files:

    • f.jpg
      f.jpg
      File size:
      336.1 KB
      Views:
      527
    #221 Wildkow, Jun 18, 2007
  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2003
    19,891
    1,194
    9
    Location:
    Nixa, MO
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I knew that was a bit too easy, but I was hoping it would lure some of the 'watchers' into the game. Instead I get kow :huh: .

    Actually, I appreciate the added info Kow, that whole Chinese dynasties thing is a big blank in my historical knowledge (which is a pretty big blank to start with)...I just have a hard time keeping all the various historical events in perspective with one another.
     
    #222 efusco, Jun 18, 2007
  3. airportkid

    airportkid Will Fly For Food

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2005
    2,191
    538
    0
    Location:
    San Francisco Bay Area CA
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Wildkow @ Jun 18 2007, 09:28 AM) [snapback]464030[/snapback]</div>
    I was just yankin' your chain, Kow - I should have pasted a smiley next to that :)

    MB
     
    #223 airportkid, Jun 18, 2007
  4. Wildkow

    Wildkow New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2006
    5,270
    37
    36
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(airportkid @ Jun 18 2007, 09:55 AM) [snapback]464048[/snapback]</div>
    Payback is biatch! :p :blink: :rolleyes:

    Hope my latest doesn't spoil your breakfast! :lol:

    Wildkow
     
    #224 Wildkow, Jun 18, 2007
  5. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2003
    19,891
    1,194
    9
    Location:
    Nixa, MO
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Wildkow @ Jun 18 2007, 11:28 AM) [snapback]464030[/snapback]</div>
    Lemme guess, the local greasy spoon by your house? :lol:
    I have no idea, it's so generic. Anybody see any clues?
     
    #225 efusco, Jun 18, 2007
  6. airportkid

    airportkid Will Fly For Food

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2005
    2,191
    538
    0
    Location:
    San Francisco Bay Area CA
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    I'm sure it's the original IHOP or Waffle House ("... spoil your breakfast ...") ("... we've all been there ...") - Kow's clues are giveaways. But I don't have time to Google up the address and pin it down on the maps, so someone else can do the deed. Besides, I might be wrong and it's Kow's NEW backyard :p

    MB
     
    #226 airportkid, Jun 18, 2007
  7. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2003
    19,891
    1,194
    9
    Location:
    Nixa, MO
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I googled both and came up empty for matches. But there are a couple of options on Ihop....
     
    #227 efusco, Jun 18, 2007
  8. Wildkow

    Wildkow New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2006
    5,270
    37
    36
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Grrrrrrrrrr.... <_<
     
    #228 Wildkow, Jun 18, 2007
  9. Ichabod

    Ichabod Artist In Residence

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2006
    1,794
    19
    0
    Location:
    Newton, MA
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    How about a real hint? Hot-cold? It's not exactly a recognizable landmark.

    Maybe we should institute another rule:
    5 posts after a new image without a correct answer warrants a better hint.

    Meanwhile, look at http://googlesightseeing.com/ for a sight that's all about finding interesting/unique things on google maps. They've started finding funny narratives in the street view already!
     
    #229 Ichabod, Jun 18, 2007
  10. mojo

    mojo Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2006
    4,519
    390
    0
    Location:
    San Francisco
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    Why all those white vehicles in the parking lot?
    Couldnt " doesn't spoil your breakfast" mean that its something grotesque.
     
    #230 mojo, Jun 18, 2007
  11. Wildkow

    Wildkow New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2006
    5,270
    37
    36
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mojo @ Jun 18 2007, 12:09 PM) [snapback]464171[/snapback]</div>
    All the hints you need are right here in "Fred's House of Pancakes" enuff said but you could ask SufferinPriusEnvy what he put's on his.

    Wildkow

    p.s. quotes are not your friends in this search.

    p.p.s. Cavet: "Names have been changed to protect the innocent"
     
    #231 Wildkow, Jun 18, 2007
  12. mgundel

    mgundel Junior Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2006
    57
    2
    0
    Location:
    Richmond, VA
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Wildkow @ Jun 18 2007, 03:27 PM) [snapback]464185[/snapback]</div>
    Fred's Pancake House, Hanwell Rd, Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada (Thanks Google :))


    Best Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches in the States....
    [attachmentid=9014]
     

    Attached Files:

    #232 mgundel, Jun 18, 2007
  13. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2003
    19,891
    1,194
    9
    Location:
    Nixa, MO
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Good one Kow...nice!
     
    #233 efusco, Jun 18, 2007
  14. mojo

    mojo Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2006
    4,519
    390
    0
    Location:
    San Francisco
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Martin Gundel @ Jun 18 2007, 02:56 PM) [snapback]464193[/snapback]</div>
    I guess all those white vehicles are Prius.
     
    #234 mojo, Jun 18, 2007
  15. s.e.tx_parrothead

    s.e.tx_parrothead New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2006
    130
    0
    0
    Location:
    Huntsville, TX
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Ok...I have been lurking and I actually found one that I know...apparently my brain has taken a vacation and I can't for the life of me figure out A) how to post as a link and B) how to post a new picture. Normally I am good about figuring this out but I am having issues :blink:
     
    #235 s.e.tx_parrothead, Jun 18, 2007
  16. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2003
    19,891
    1,194
    9
    Location:
    Nixa, MO
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(s.e.tx_parrothead @ Jun 18 2007, 07:33 PM) [snapback]464378[/snapback]</div>
    To post a link find the image on google maps. Just above the image and to the right there's a link that says "link to this picture" I right click that then select "copy link location"...The CTRL-V in the message are of the post. Be sure to say the name/location as well.

    To post a picture is a little trickier. What I do is use Google Earth since you can us the File drop down, and Save picture from there. I then use a program like photoshop to crop out the coordinates and any other excess stuff. Save that then upload as a file (see the browse/add as attachment at the bottom of the reply window?). Others use the 'print screen" button on the google maps page then crop out the image with a photoshop like program...upload the same way.

    I think we should give you a pass on this one and say that you get credit for the answer while you figure out how to post the link and new image.
     
    #236 efusco, Jun 18, 2007
  17. mojo

    mojo Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2006
    4,519
    390
    0
    Location:
    San Francisco
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Martin Gundel @ Jun 18 2007, 02:56 PM) [snapback]464193[/snapback]</div>
    Graceland.
    http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&a...p;z=17&om=1
    Next... Worlds largest bathtub.[attachmentid=9022]
     

    Attached Files:

    #237 mojo, Jun 18, 2007
  18. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2003
    19,891
    1,194
    9
    Location:
    Nixa, MO
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    So much for the free pass for s.e.tx. This one's too easy for me since I'd previously searched it so I'll pass.
     
    #238 efusco, Jun 18, 2007
  19. airportkid

    airportkid Will Fly For Food

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2005
    2,191
    538
    0
    Location:
    San Francisco Bay Area CA
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Jun 18 2007, 06:43 PM) [snapback]464398[/snapback]</div>
    If s.e.tx. wants to post a landmark I'm all for it - go ahead sir (or ma'am)! Never let technological awkwardness get in the way of a good game!

    That OK with everyone?

    MB
     
    #239 airportkid, Jun 18, 2007
  20. mojo

    mojo Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2006
    4,519
    390
    0
    Location:
    San Francisco
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(airportkid @ Jun 18 2007, 08:51 PM) [snapback]464405[/snapback]</div>
    Oops ,
    Sorry s.e.tx .I jumped the gun.
     
    #240 mojo, Jun 18, 2007
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 12 of 121