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Newsvine's Amazing Google Earth Race [6th Leg]

Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:31 PM EDT
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By Eco-geek
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For the 6th Leg of the Amazing Google Earth Race, I thought something a little closer to home would be appropriate.

Rules:

1. I post the coordinates, which you find via Google Earth (or some other satellite software).

2. I post a question related to said coordinates.

3. I post a thread below for your answers - the first person to correctly identify the location and the answer to the question, wins!
a. For all intents and purposes, all you win is bragging rights and the responsibility of the next leg of the contest.
b. Please note, when you post the next leg, it needs to be "meta'd" ie: post only to your column and groups.

Okay, on to this leg of the race...

Location: 33°48'20.15″N, 84°08′45.69″W

Question: Who are the three people represented in the carving on the north face of this landmark?

Previous legs of the Amazing Google Earth Race:

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Eco-geek

Please remember to post the location AND the answer to the question in your answer.

    Reply#1 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:30 PM EDT
    Eco-geek

    Would someone mind clipping this to the Google Earth Race group? I'm not a member yet.

    • 1 vote
    Reply#2 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 2:31 PM EDT
    Babel Fish

    you are now

    • 1 vote
    #2.1 - Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:57 AM EDT
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    finalcut

    Fgbar Zbhagnva TN, Fgbarjnyy Wnpxfba, Eboreg R. Yrr, naq Wrssrefba Qnivf

    That is ROT13 encoded so as not to spoil. Oddly enough I knew exactly where it was before I even looked it up.

    • 4 votes
    Reply#3 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:31 PM EDT
    Eco-geek

    Well done, in all of 61 minutes. Congratulations, you win!

    • 1 vote
    #3.1 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:03 PM EDT
    finalcut

    Thanks. I guess I'll post the next leg in a day or so; that way your step gets plenty of exposure and people get the chance to visit your location.

    • 2 votes
    #3.2 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:41 PM EDT
    Tedd Riggs

    ROT13 ? Oh man....that was to easy

    DES is way more fun :-)
    madBJ2WO/CrPGZMuktZvTBEJ0SySwy9RAn7O1e0VZexgG4OfSXhb0RuXCCgFDiw2lLWuo6AqTk9p
    tHkZBNXYkLPz1sh3N3Mj

    I thought I knew exactly where you were going also, but the one I was thinking of his 4 Presidents on that one and a little bit west and north...

    • 3 votes
    #3.3 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:14 PM EDT
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    rottlady

    Congratulations Finalcut, dang I took a nap and missed it all......you snooze you lose around here!

    • 3 votes
    Reply#4 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:34 PM EDT
    Tedd Riggs

    you did lose, I got lost because of you ! Are You awake yet ?

    • 2 votes
    #4.1 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:38 PM EDT
    rottlady

    What do you mean you got lost because of me???? What did I do???? Yeah I'm up and rarring to go....

    • 3 votes
    #4.2 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:46 PM EDT
    Tedd Riggs

    I was fine until I got to 47.39.814 N & 122.5.328 W and at that point, then I needed help....got stuck at fresh produce, but you were sleeping..maybe you can fly over and read the sign...

    • 2 votes
    #4.3 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:56 PM EDT
    rottlady

    Just be sure to buy the big bottle of vinegar next time.....

    • 2 votes
    #4.4 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:15 PM EDT
    Tedd Riggs

    Yeah....that 16 oz went thru in about 10 seconds...

    • 2 votes
    #4.5 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:24 PM EDT
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    Dr Know

    I recognized the coordinates too. I did not need to go BUT the answer had been given.

    • 2 votes
    Reply#5 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:52 PM EDT
    finalcut

    I actually didn't recognize the coordinates. I think the 3 people on the north face clue was what did it for me. I knew that the option Ted was thinking of couldn't be it - it was too obvious. But, about 8 years ago I happened to go to the actual answer and it jumped back into my head when I saw the clue.

    I didn't really care for the place myself. I prefer Ted's location more; it was more impressive though both are pretty amazing works.

    • 2 votes
    Reply#6 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:47 PM EDT
    Tedd Riggs

    The site in Montana when they were sandblasting it some years ago was weird to see as they had some pretty decent coverage of the workers up against the faces and they looked like ants, I was amazed at the size of that one. I never did get to Stone Mt. I wanted to, but never actually made it.

    • 2 votes
    #6.1 - Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:58 PM EDT
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    finalcut

    I just put up the 7th Leg - Have fun traveling

    • 2 votes
    Reply#7 - Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:53 PM EDT
    Tedd Riggs

    I have a feeling I am getting close to winning this one :-)

    • 2 votes
    #7.1 - Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:39 PM EDT
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