Makes sense. Thanks Sigurd. BTW, where's "bruce" come from?

Sigurd:Just a rule clarification with regards to the right time to reveal the location of a claim: This should be done when, or after, the claimer has placed a new tag. So - you claim a tag, post a new tag, and only then will you reveal the location of your claim.

Why?

We have a system whereby a secondary claimer (such as VC above, also know as a "Bruce") becomes the legitimate claimer by default if the primary claimer fails to place his new tag within 48hrs of his claim. By not having the location of the claim revealed, secondary claimers ("Bruce") need to make the claim on basis of the same info as the primary claimer (instead of having been told the location they need to go to).

If this makes sense...this rule is not going to be enforced really strictly at all, but if we all at least strive towards following that format.

Makes sense to me. BTW: I love this game!

Did I miss something? Doesn't PacMUle have 48 hours to post a new tag before he can be Bruced?

OK, if I'm wrong them ignore my post.

billd:Damn. I know that one.

It's almost in your back yard. Though, it sounds like I jumped the gun and it's still PacMUle's game.

thats RIGHT! ...i should get the free VC shirt for the attempted hornswaggeling :face-devil-grin:

no clues for now cause i think the pic is more than enough... it's not gonna be too hard to find, but your gonna have to want it to get it... but trust me, the ride is beautiful & well worth it!

Velo Cult:BRUCED! Sorry PacMUle.

Sigurd:PacMule has 48hrs from claim to place new tag - it is definitely his "turn".

PacMule totally got Skyed.

Velo Cult:

billd:Damn. I know that one.

It's almost in your back yard. Though, it sounds like I jumped the gun and it's still PacMUle's game.

I don't just know the location. I remember that day.

Darn it's a different building. Oh well, discovered few places...

Praxis:...I cheat and use Google and Street View, but I am certain there's another one around close to me (and not the other one I find on Google, either). I just can't place it exactly.

The very location is in plain-view on Street View, but is a little finicky to find as the building is set back a bit from the main road.

I will pick it up this weekend if nobody beats me to it (famous last words, I'm sure...).

gavilan:I think it's already challenging for those of us that don't have fancy phones with which you can post the picture immediately once you get the tag and have to run home, download it from the camera and post it...

Fully agree - the advantage is already tilted towards those carrying the latest in cellphone technology, and it would be counter to the all-inclusive spirit of the game to further this advantage. Having recently gone "retro" myself and traded my iPhone for an eight year old Nokia I can easily relate to that!

The "hyper version" of the game may also encourage hastily and poorly chosen tag locations (which is strongly discouraged) and the use of file photos (which the rules prohibit): Not that I think any of the good members here would be doing any of that...
:face-monkey:

The over-riding measure of a quality tag location is one that "everybody" knows where is or if not that, one that members can easily find with a minimum of Internetting: It's all about riding, not Googling.

t.e.d:...near the new overpriced pedestrian bridge.

They should have figured out a way create a pedestrian-only crossing at Park instead of the bridge. Basically, the bridge is a giant sack of money given by tax payers to the developer and owner of the vast parking structure on the west side of Harbor - there is no other discernible societal benefit from the bridge that I can identify.

OKay, I have to admit that I drove my car as I had several places to visit today but had "ride time"in between

Went to one location (indicated in Googlemaps) this morning that was relatively close to a favorite outdoor store but the walls were different from Pacmule's post. Disappointed, but I kept riding. It wasn't fun riding up that stretch of busy road at all. The sidewalks were the narrowest I have ever seen. On the upside, I now know of a few bike stores to keep in mind.

And eventually, found "IT" near my favorite industrial hardware store but I had to really look for it on my bike as it wasn't obvious from the road.

I think we need to keep the TAGS (photos) near most common areas near sdbikecommuters' route.

markphilips:OKay, I have to admit that I drove my car as I had several places to visit today but had "ride time"in between

Went to another location this morning that was relatively close to a favorite outdoor store but the walls were different from Pacmule's post. Disappointed but kept riding.
It wasn't fun riding up that stretch of busy road at all....

Found this near my favorite industrial hardware store but I had to look for it on my bike.

I think we need to keep the TAGS (photos) near a more common area near downtown....

I am probably the least likely to be able to go out of my way to get a tag, but I think it's a lot more fun if they're not all in/near downtown. But maybe it's just me.

How do you like that Tikit? I've been toying with the idea of one of their family tandems.

Oh, and I gotta check out that hardware store, thanks for the tip.

awww... i figured you guys would have enjoyed the scenery on the way there... though this specific spot is not the prettiest, the journey there is very much so! & lots of neat stuff to check out close by. but sorry if you thought it sucked cause of the distance. i will make it closer next time i guess... this is just down the road from where i work so i see it everyday... & we all hear the MUZAK everywhere from stores to elevators & phone hold systems, even sitting in the dentist office waiting to get drilled.... anyways, glad you caught it mark! ... & that hardware store IS awesome!

Praxis:

PacMUle:awww... i figured you guys would have enjoyed the scenery on the way there... though this specific spot is not the prettiest, the journey there is very much so!

From what direction is the scenery nice?

well, comin from the south... either by the coast or by KVR. there are a few routes that you can take to get there & all are great! the coastal route from SD through la jolla is awesome but brutal long, but there are a few ways to do the coastal route including rose canyon bike path. i prefer to take KVR cause it is shorter & has less hills... not as beautiful as the ocean, but the rolling hills are a pretty sweet sight to see in the early mornin or just before sundown, lots of owl's too! but then again, that just my opinion.
again sorry, i thought you guys would enjoy the journey, but it seems like folks are pissed... :face-sad: if i choose to do this again i will make sure it is easier to get to

Sigurd:Ted is right - the game is all about getting people out on their bikes, and if this means exploring some unfamiliar or far away areas, even better! On a general level, I think we owe PacMule an apology for breaking the following game rule:

Not to mention all of us totally talking about the tag location before the next one is up. In my case, I was trying to be circumspect, and was genuinely curious. There's a lot I don't know about the city, and even if we're talking about areas I'm famliiar with it's interesting to hear about other people''s concepts of beauty especially when they're different than mine.

For what it's worth I think there are few of us who would rate the area immediately surrounding the latest tag as a beautiful ride. Just too much traffic, no architecture of note. But who knows? Hence, I asked. :)

Waiting with irrational enthusiasm for the next tag...

Ted, since I totally screwed up my tag I go ahead and share.

Oh yeah... I remember that. What a loon.

I wonder if anybody commutes along this route?

Watch your step. Go get it!

markphilips:I wonder if anybody commutes along this route?

Watch your step. Go get it!

Almost, I think?

All these stretches of coast all look the same to me!

Checked like 4 spots today- no dice, I'm surrendering. Someone else go get it!
:face-crying:

I think I can do it, but it'll have to wait for a little bit...

Sigurd, that Centurion is looking very sharp!
I'm glad you found it. If Chris only knew... ;-)

So where is it? I think I might know but I'm not sure.

HippyOnaBike:...as I know he recently reverted cellphone technology, while my cutting edge can post in <10min)...

I'd like to think about it as having "gone retro'.
:face-monkey:

HippyOnaBike:I totally could have made it down there and posted, but encouraged my own sense of sportsmanship...

Seeing as we discussed the location, that would have been cleverly mischievous. If course, it also would have attained you status as my eternal arch nemesis!
:face-devil-grin:

I am determined to jump in on this game, so I hope Sigurd gets on that today! Sunday morning will be hunting time.