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Maple Ridge, BC
Canada
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Posted - 10/22/2007 : 2:03 PM
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Ah, and I see that Wildman got an honourable mention for finding a beachball. Not sure if something like that is in the cards for this find:
Found this inflatable boat in the forest more than 50m above Eaton Lake, complete with one and a half paddle. Someone likely dumped it after it sprung a leak, rather than carry it down from the lake. Yuck!
I don't suppose it flew up here and it was no longer inflated. However, a rope was attached.
I can't believe I actually packed it up and carried it the two hours down from the lake -- but I really did! It was quite heavy and awkward, with the paddles and all. |
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 Trail running, bike hucking, fast packing, beer drinking collector of pine cones on a day pass
AKA
Dances with Trees
Forest Gnome Cabin
Canada
13059 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2007 : 3:36 PM
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Gotcha JC  |
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 Grouse Grinding, GPS carrying, lawn chair packing, bike riding North Shore tech addict who stares at Crown Mountain from his office window all day
North Vancouver
Canada
1905 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2007 : 4:50 PM
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Its been a while for me but here is one found on Grouse courtesy of the North Shore Credit Union:
It was tied to a branch as sort of a trail marker but I removed it so it could not be claimed twice.  |
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Fungi Filmin', Wine Drinkin', 'Shroom Eatin', Early Risin', Deer Whisperin', Curry Cookin', Macro Maniac
Chilliwack + Osoyoos
3618 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2008 : 4:16 PM
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The first one of 2008 !!! Yes !!!
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A special "Superman" edition !!!
Partially inflated... no ties or ribbons...
On the Vedder Dike...
C'Jack... |
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Trail running, bike hucking, fast packing, beer drinking collector of pine cones on a day pass
AKA
Dances with Trees
Forest Gnome Cabin
Canada
13059 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2008 : 5:50 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by mick range
Zero points for photoshopped balloons,and TMartin worth points only if photographed with 3 or more beers I love that pic though
SCOREBOARD
MEMBER/TOTAL #BALLOONS IN BRACKETS/ TOTAL POINTS/SINGLE HIGH SCORE IN BRACKETS
$$$ Dru (18)...........97 (23) ( 16 cluster)
###***^^^Wildman (18).......124 (43,cluster)
Mick (21)..........116 (13)
^^^CJack (3).......67 (cluster)
Eco_Matt (6)....63 (30 cluster) ( 2 clusters)
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Wulf2(1).........46 (cluster)
Spunky (11)......45 (12)
@ SimonC (8)........45 (12)
Keefer (9).............40 (7)
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Johnny English (4)......33 (11)
Westcoast Paddler .....29 (cluster)
CanuckGurl/Steve (5)....28 (7)
TheShadow (2)........25 (14 cluster)
TooManyCanyons (2)..........24 (13)
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JustinCase (5)....20 (12)
Doug Mackenzie (3)....19 (11)
*Bishop/1of3 (2).....12 (10)
Jimbo (2)..........12(7)
Blackfly (3)...... 11 (7)
DW2 (1)..........11 (11)
Jan(Mrs Range) (1)...11 (11)
Coastal Climber (1)....10 (10)
Exscape (1).........10 (10)
Hiker11 (1).........10 (10)
Wilderness Seeker (1)...10(10)
Deeks (1)........10 (10)
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TimV (1).........8 (8)
Hiker 11 (1)..........8 (8)
Aceshigh (1).........8 (8)
Blucruisin (1)........7 (7)
Martin (3).....7(3)
**Deneb (2)......4 (2)
Scrambler (1)....2 (2)
Snowseeker (1)......2 (2)
T_Bird (1).........2 (2)
Marc (1).............2 (2)
Team Scotland (1)...2 (2)
Darren (1).....2(2)
&&& Shadowchaser....(1)....2(2)
Magnetite (1).........2 (2)
Pathfinder6 (1).....2 (2)
* Photos not yet posted. We really need that pic of the Thomas the Tank Engine Balloon, Bishop 
** Deneb is the current leader in the most scenic balloon shot category
 
@ Shadow shot provided, extra props 
^^^ Largest point total, cluster find
$$$ Single balloon points leader
### Overall points leader
&&& Furthest from civilization
***Found beachball, no points, but how cool is that !
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Trail running, bike hucking, fast packing, beer drinking collector of pine cones on a day pass
AKA
Dances with Trees
Forest Gnome Cabin
Canada
13059 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2008 : 5:52 PM
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| Scores noted , gentlemen |
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Van, bc
Canada
636 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2008 : 6:43 PM
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June 30, 2008
Wedgemount Lk |
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Smurf Village, BC
Canada
1498 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 09:54 AM
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My first one! I am a balloon virgin no longer.
Discovered during an illicit bushwhack (somewhere around 400m and below a unique people moving device) |
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Langley, BC
Canada
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Delta, BC
Canada
172 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 8:30 PM
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Never really looked into where this thread was. Heard about it, and knew I had a pic to post... Finally, here it is:
The good news: I picked up 2 balloons in this canyon. The bad news: I only took photos of the lower valued one.
Orange, regular balloon, partly filled, with ribbon. Buckskin Gulch, Utah, March 1, 2007. Looks like a measly 6 points to me. (The other one I found was a partly inflated mylar, with ribbon. Dang!) |
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Trail running, bike hucking, fast packing, beer drinking collector of pine cones on a day pass
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Dances with Trees
Forest Gnome Cabin
Canada
13059 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 8:48 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by OK Jack
The first one of 2008 !!! Yes !!!
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A special "Superman" edition !!!
Partially inflated... no ties or ribbons...
On the Vedder Dike...
C'Jack...
This,belatedly, Rick, is beyond awesome ! |
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Trail running, bike hucking, fast packing, beer drinking collector of pine cones on a day pass
AKA
Dances with Trees
Forest Gnome Cabin
Canada
13059 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 8:50 PM
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Just catching up, here's your updated scoreboard......
quote:
Originally posted by mick range
quote:
Originally posted by mick range
Zero points for photoshopped balloons,and TMartin worth points only if photographed with 3 or more beersI love that pic though
SCOREBOARD
MEMBER/TOTAL #BALLOONS IN BRACKETS/ TOTAL POINTS/SINGLE HIGH SCORE IN BRACKETS
$$$ Dru (18)...........97 (23) ( 16 cluster)
###***^^^Wildman (20).......131 (43,cluster)
Mick (21)..........116 (13)
^^^CJack (4).......77 (43,cluster)
Eco_Matt (6)....63 (30 cluster) ( 2 clusters)
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Wulf2(1).........46 (cluster)
Spunky (11)......45 (12)
@ SimonC (8)........45 (12)
Keefer (9).............40 (7)
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Johnny English (4)......33 (11)
Westcoast Paddler .....29 (cluster)
CanuckGurl/Steve (5)....28 (7)
TheShadow (2)........25 (14 cluster)
TooManyCanyons (2)..........24 (13)
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JustinCase (5)....20 (12)
Doug Mackenzie (3)....19 (11)
Cirrus2000 (2).......17 (11)
*Bishop/1of3 (2).....12 (10)
Jimbo (2)..........12(7)
Blackfly (3)...... 11 (7)
DW2 (1)..........11 (11)
HikigPaul (1)....11 (11)
Jan(Mrs Range) (1)...11 (11)
Coastal Climber (1)....10 (10)
Exscape (1).........10 (10)
Hiker11 (1).........10 (10)
Wilderness Seeker (1)...10(10)
Deeks (1)........10 (10)
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TimV (1).........8 (8)
Hiker 11 (1)..........8 (8)
Aceshigh (1).........8 (8)
Guntis (1)............7(7)
Blucruisin (1)........7 (7)
WestCoastPaddler(1)....7(7)
Martin (3).....7(3)
**Deneb (2)......4 (2)
Scrambler (1)....2 (2)
Snowseeker (1)......2 (2)
T_Bird (1).........2 (2)
Marc (1).............2 (2)
Team Scotland (1)...2 (2)
Darren (1).....2(2)
&&& Shadowchaser....(1)....2(2)
Magnetite (1).........2 (2)
Pathfinder6 (1).....2 (2)
* Photos not yet posted. We really need that pic of the Thomas the Tank Engine Balloon, Bishop
** Deneb is the current leader in the most scenic balloon shot category
@ Shadow shot provided, extra props
^^^ Largest point total, cluster find
$$$ Single balloon points leader
### Overall points leader
&&& Furthest from civilization
***Found beachball, no points, but how cool is that !
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Trail blazin', backcountry bushwackin', pine huntin', photo takin', long winded story teller
3838 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 9:35 PM
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Thanx for the reminder Mick.
Found this one on top of Paleface Peak.
 
Oh, and forgot about this partial one going up Evans Peak with Karl.
Karl couldn't believe how I spotted it and he missed it. 
Didn't realize I already posted that one on page 10.
But this one below and the one above are new entries, Mick.
Found last Sunday on a Hanging Lake recon.
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Trail running, bike hucking, fast packing, beer drinking collector of pine cones on a day pass
AKA
Dances with Trees
Forest Gnome Cabin
Canada
13059 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 9:38 PM
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HALL OF FAVES...(Some of my favourites to date ) *******Click for comments*****
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Trail blazin', backcountry bushwackin', pine huntin', photo takin', long winded story teller
3838 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 9:47 PM
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| He,he. Those are some cool looking balloons. Very comical. |
Edited by - Wildman on 09/13/2008 10:01 PM |
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Terrace, BC
957 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 10:07 PM
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A Spongebob Balloon - - LMFAO
So what points are there for the inevitable 2010 Olympic Mascots Balloons? |
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Trail running, bike hucking, fast packing, beer drinking collector of pine cones on a day pass
AKA
Dances with Trees
Forest Gnome Cabin
Canada
13059 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 8:00 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by MJB
A Spongebob Balloon - - LMFAO
So what points are there for the inevitable 2010 Olympic Mascots Balloons?
Careful, Gordo may rig those so your wallet gets swiped when you touch them |
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Manitoba's misadventurin' bushwhackin', dog sloggin', dehydratin', beer drinkin' biggie - who's eager to peak bag Mt Currie in a dress
Squamish
5048 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 8:59 PM
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| Hm. I have some catching up to do! |
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bandana wearin', pole huckin', view lovin', dog herdin', 4x4 navigatin', lake huntin', butt-slidin' bridge crosser, who enjoys postholing with an overnighter pack
Surrey, BC
Canada
4649 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 9:35 PM
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Since we rarely go bushwacking anymore I have not found one in like 2 years!!!  |
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Montreal, QC
Canada
716 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2008 : 2:06 PM
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If I had known you were counting points I would have submitted earlier. Also, I had no idea that I could get points just for ribbons. Next time.
Found on Dilly Dally trail above Buntzen, a short distance above 157 lookout on the old road section. More inflated than not, with ribbon attached. Carried it home inflated (do I get points for that?)
Sorry I don't have an in situ photo. My camera memory is somewhat limited. But I can see it's a priority. Much more important than views. So, next time. |
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Party Balloons-The Photo Essay
