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badpenguin Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:57:27 +0000 details Addicted Vroomy Vroomerson! Joined: Sat, 26 May 2007 13:36:15 +0000 Posts: 727 Location: Murrieta, CA
badpenguin Addicted Vroomy Vroomerson! Joined: Sat, 26 May 2007 13:36:15 +0000 Posts: 727 Location: Murrieta, CA	Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:57:27 +0000 quote OK OK I couldn't help myself...I did three.

badpenguin Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:02:39 +0000 details Addicted Vroomy Vroomerson! Joined: Sat, 26 May 2007 13:36:15 +0000 Posts: 727 Location: Murrieta, CA
badpenguin Addicted Vroomy Vroomerson! Joined: Sat, 26 May 2007 13:36:15 +0000 Posts: 727 Location: Murrieta, CA	Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:02:39 +0000 quote Kermit wrote: ....Must get Adobe Photoshop....... I used Paint.Net 3.0 I have absolutely zero photoshop ability. It is a good alternative to Photoshop...and it's free. It is AWESOME...although I think it is available only on PC. www.getpaint.net

zippityjacks Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:43:35 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:43:35 +0000 quote Hee hee I figured it out~

Ellen Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:46:54 +0000 details Addicted Piaggio BV200, Genuine Buddy 125, Honda Metropolitan Joined: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 14:12:17 +0000 Posts: 931 Location: Bethel, CT
Ellen Addicted Piaggio BV200, Genuine Buddy 125, Honda Metropolitan Joined: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 14:12:17 +0000 Posts: 931 Location: Bethel, CT	Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:46:54 +0000 quote zippityjacks wrote: Hee hee I figured it out~ Taaadaaaaa

Kermit Sat, 25 Aug 2007 06:08:31 +0000 details Addicted 2007 Scarabeo 500ie Joined: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 06:41:51 +0000 Posts: 592 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Kermit Addicted 2007 Scarabeo 500ie Joined: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 06:41:51 +0000 Posts: 592 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon	Sat, 25 Aug 2007 06:08:31 +0000 quote Now children, I know you're all having lots of fun playing with your "paint programs", but let's remember the rules! Whoever posts the correct picture first, gets to choose the next photo. Looks like badpenguin beat Ellen by a hair with that last "Thomas Kinkade" cottage. You two can fight it out!

zippityjacks Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:39:44 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:39:44 +0000 quote OOps, Guess I did not understand the rules, I was just happy to have figured out how to get my scoot in a picture. I am off to search the web for that shot now! Thanks Kermit for getting us back on track! Valerie 8)

zippityjacks Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:39:02 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:39:02 +0000 quote ritchj wrote: here you go.... still searching! i think i need a hint

scooterlicious Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:45:25 +0000 details Enthusiast LX150, BV500 Joined: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:51:13 +0000 Posts: 58 Location: San Jose, CA
scooterlicious Enthusiast LX150, BV500 Joined: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:51:13 +0000 Posts: 58 Location: San Jose, CA	Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:45:25 +0000 quote ok so this is driving me nuts! I know where all three pictures are FROM.. but can't find the exact shots through GIS. I could grab stills from the movies, but that defeats the purpose can we get some kind of hint to help find the exact shots?

bklwashere Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:38:01 +0000 details Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD
bklwashere Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD	Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:38:01 +0000 quote Finally found one. The last scene from Empire Strikes Back.

bklwashere Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:55:01 +0000 details Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD
bklwashere Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD	Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:55:01 +0000 quote Probably not impossible, but definitely improbable.

zippityjacks Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:09:05 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:09:05 +0000 quote Good work, OUCH, now on to search some more! Good thing work is slow. Hahahahaha

bklwashere Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:17:03 +0000 details Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD
bklwashere Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD	Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:17:03 +0000 quote zippityjacks wrote: Good work, OUCH, now on to search some more! Good thing work is slow. Hahahahaha Good luck. No hints until tomorrow! Brian

zippityjacks Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:07:30 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:07:30 +0000 quote Woooo Hoooo It took some research but I found it!

zippityjacks Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:14:47 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:14:47 +0000 quote Here you go!

scooterlicious Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:15:14 +0000 details Enthusiast LX150, BV500 Joined: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:51:13 +0000 Posts: 58 Location: San Jose, CA
scooterlicious Enthusiast LX150, BV500 Joined: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:51:13 +0000 Posts: 58 Location: San Jose, CA	Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:15:14 +0000 quote ahh you just beat me to it!! way to go!

scooterlicious Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:16:18 +0000 details Enthusiast LX150, BV500 Joined: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:51:13 +0000 Posts: 58 Location: San Jose, CA
scooterlicious Enthusiast LX150, BV500 Joined: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:51:13 +0000 Posts: 58 Location: San Jose, CA	Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:16:18 +0000 quote zippityjacks wrote: Here you go! Is there any way you can give us a bigger image?

bklwashere Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:13:46 +0000 details Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD
bklwashere Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD	Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:13:46 +0000 quote I almost used that one for my first tag, so I got it instantly! I'll post a new one later tonight. Brian

scooterlicious Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:23:01 +0000 details Enthusiast LX150, BV500 Joined: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:51:13 +0000 Posts: 58 Location: San Jose, CA
scooterlicious Enthusiast LX150, BV500 Joined: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:51:13 +0000 Posts: 58 Location: San Jose, CA	Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:23:01 +0000 quote impressive!!

bklwashere Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:33:12 +0000 details Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD
bklwashere Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD	Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:33:12 +0000 quote Double your BV250 pleasure.

zippityjacks Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:11:04 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:11:04 +0000 quote OOPS..... "In order to show you the most relevant results, we have omitted some entries very similar to the 908 already displayed. If you like, you can repeat the search with the omitted results included." he he I'll keep lookin

zippityjacks Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:04:21 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:04:21 +0000 quote Ok, So I have the name and the place, I just can't find the right one!!! GGGGGrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I'm so addicted to this darn thing....

bklwashere Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:23:23 +0000 details Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD
bklwashere Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD	Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:23:23 +0000 quote zippityjacks wrote: Ok, So I have the name and the place, I just can't find the right one!!! Hint- this particular scene can be viewed in Southern California. Brian

zippityjacks Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:09:18 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:09:18 +0000 quote I've found it! Now to get my ET on there. Give me just a minute! 8)

zippityjacks Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:26:13 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:26:13 +0000 quote wooooo Hoooooo!! Oh the fun!

bklwashere Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:37:42 +0000 details Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD
bklwashere Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD	Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:37:42 +0000 quote zippityjacks wrote: I've found it! Now to get my ET on there. Give me just a minute! 8) Wow, that was fast! For those of you wondering, here's more info about the picture. http://www.getty.edu/art/gettyguide/artObjectDetails?artobj=990 You're it!

zippityjacks Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:30:07 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:30:07 +0000 quote Next Stop....... Last edited by zippityjacks on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:30:06 +0000; edited 1 time

suit scoot Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:18:54 +0000 details Ossessionato Vespa GTS 250ie, and a GO-PED hehe! Joined: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:43:55 +0000 Posts: 3752 Location: cleveland, UK.
suit scoot Ossessionato Vespa GTS 250ie, and a GO-PED hehe! Joined: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:43:55 +0000 Posts: 3752 Location: cleveland, UK.	Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:18:54 +0000 quote yeah yeah, has anyone ridden down an erupting volcano??

zippityjacks Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:32:12 +0000 details Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA
zippityjacks Molto Verboso Thank you Christina -- 2005 ET4 with Flames Joined: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:13:54 +0000 Posts: 1371 Location: Rivanna, VA	Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:32:12 +0000 quote Not yet, but using "google image" you need to first find the picture I posted. And repost it with your scoot. Then we can talk volcano's good luck! 8)

bklwashere Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:37:54 +0000 details Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD
bklwashere Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD	Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:37:54 +0000 quote I think some hints are needed. Anyone else playing? Brian zippityjacks wrote: Next Stop.......

OP ritchj Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:18:30 +0000 details Ossessionato One of each Joined: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:16:35 +0000 Posts: 3421 Location: Ranura de Monedas, NorCal
OP ritchj Ossessionato One of each Joined: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:16:35 +0000 Posts: 3421 Location: Ranura de Monedas, NorCal	Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:18:30 +0000 quote This one is totally cheating, but lets move on. The idea is not to confound, but to share a sense of community, some humor, and interesting images. Let's try to keep the background image a little simpler, and maybe a little more mainline/obvious. Next image posted is 'it.' I won't be posting a second one to be found.

Tikka Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:48:18 +0000 details Ossessionato 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794 Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:40:55 +0000 Posts: 3193 Location: Philly PA Burbs
Tikka Ossessionato 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794 Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:40:55 +0000 Posts: 3193 Location: Philly PA Burbs	Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:48:18 +0000 quote Just when I have time to play ... I can't find that image anywhere! Some clues? I could pull a ritchj but I'll play along 8)

OP ritchj Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:32:43 +0000 details Ossessionato One of each Joined: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:16:35 +0000 Posts: 3421 Location: Ranura de Monedas, NorCal
OP ritchj Ossessionato One of each Joined: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:16:35 +0000 Posts: 3421 Location: Ranura de Monedas, NorCal	Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:32:43 +0000 quote Tikka wrote: Just when I have time to play ... I can't find that image anywhere! Some clues? I could pull a ritchj but I'll play along 8) Just post a new one. The bastard who posted the last one won't care - the day is up, new one each day - it's virtual scootering, so get to your desk, turn on your Mac and ride.....

bklwashere Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:48:33 +0000 details Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD
bklwashere Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD	Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:48:33 +0000 quote Let's get back on track. The old one- Stockley House in London...

bklwashere Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:49:11 +0000 details Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD
bklwashere Addicted 2006 Piaggio BV250 Joined: Thu, 24 May 2007 00:47:44 +0000 Posts: 910 Location: Columbia, MD	Sat, 01 Sep 2007 13:49:11 +0000 quote And a new one.

Tikka Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:39:20 +0000 details Ossessionato 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794 Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:40:55 +0000 Posts: 3193 Location: Philly PA Burbs
Tikka Ossessionato 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794 Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:40:55 +0000 Posts: 3193 Location: Philly PA Burbs	Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:39:20 +0000 quote It's not the exact picture from google ... could not find one with the same sky. Is that a rule? Anyway here is one.

Tikka Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:44:18 +0000 details Ossessionato 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794 Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:40:55 +0000 Posts: 3193 Location: Philly PA Burbs
Tikka Ossessionato 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794 Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:40:55 +0000 Posts: 3193 Location: Philly PA Burbs	Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:44:18 +0000 quote And my new one ...

Siko Sat, 01 Sep 2007 22:18:28 +0000 details Hooked Piaggio MP3 250 Joined: Tue, 08 May 2007 04:55:32 +0000 Posts: 269 Location: Nelson BC Canada
Siko Hooked Piaggio MP3 250 Joined: Tue, 08 May 2007 04:55:32 +0000 Posts: 269 Location: Nelson BC Canada	Sat, 01 Sep 2007 22:18:28 +0000 quote Don't know if this fits the bill, but what the hell, I couldn't resist.

Tikka Sun, 02 Sep 2007 02:20:53 +0000 details Ossessionato 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794 Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:40:55 +0000 Posts: 3193 Location: Philly PA Burbs
Tikka Ossessionato 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794 Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:40:55 +0000 Posts: 3193 Location: Philly PA Burbs	Sun, 02 Sep 2007 02:20:53 +0000 quote Siko wrote: Don't know if this fits the bill, but what the hell, I couldn't resist. cool ass photoshop job there ... but where is the tower ?

Siko Sun, 02 Sep 2007 02:22:45 +0000 details Hooked Piaggio MP3 250 Joined: Tue, 08 May 2007 04:55:32 +0000 Posts: 269 Location: Nelson BC Canada
Siko Hooked Piaggio MP3 250 Joined: Tue, 08 May 2007 04:55:32 +0000 Posts: 269 Location: Nelson BC Canada	Sun, 02 Sep 2007 02:22:45 +0000 quote Tikka wrote: Siko wrote: Don't know if this fits the bill, but what the hell, I couldn't resist. cool ass photoshop job there ... but where is the tower ? Global warming....

Tikka Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:50:30 +0000 details Ossessionato 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794 Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:40:55 +0000 Posts: 3193 Location: Philly PA Burbs
Tikka Ossessionato 07 GTS250ie VCOA#2794 Joined: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:40:55 +0000 Posts: 3193 Location: Philly PA Burbs	Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:50:30 +0000 quote zippityjacks? bklwashere? ritchj? badpenguin? .... you all better be out riding or at a rally since your not playing with me

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