Sorry, no I do not know how. I have an idea on how I could try, but I will save that for later. I'm using a gov't computer in Iraq which prevents me from using quite a few sites even some considered reasonable. Also, the internet connectivity is very spradic and often times nonworking. However, my deployment in Iraq is coming to completion real soon. It is now common belief rather than pure rumor that I will be home before turkey day. Woohoo!
To avoid delay of game, George, I relinquish my turn. It may be some days before I can post again.
It will be great to have you back. For future reference (and for any other lurkers who want to play), here's how I post clues. (There may be variations that work as well.)
I use Yahoo.com to find images. I expect that other search engines work the same way. (Note that it will help to keep two windows open, one for finding the images and the other here at Greasespot.) In the search category at the top of the page ("Web" is probably the default), click "Images." Then, type in the word or phrase you wish to find pictures for. Remember to use quotes or parentheses for phrases. Suppose you type in "fokkers." You will get a series of thumbnails with titles and picture size (in pixels). I try to shoot for pictures on the order of 400X400 pixels so that the pics aren't too tiny or too large, but this isn't as important as finding the picture you want. There will be all sorts of pictures available. In this case, there will even be several from the movie, "Meet the Fokkers." I chose a nice picture of Fokkers flying in formation. Click on the thumbnail. This will bring you to a split screen: the thumbnail will appear on top, and the web page that actually contains the picture will be below. (Sometimes you will get a message indicating that the picture is no longer available. Go back and try another.) Right-click the thumbnail at the top, and then click "Properties." Select the "Address (URL)." In this case, it's http://www.htc.net/~dermody/images/fokkers.jpg. Copy it (I use ctrl-C), and return to the Greasespot posting window. Click the icon at the top of the window that looks like a picture of a tree. It will open up an "Explorere User Prompt." Paste the URL into the line (I use ctrl-V) and clicK "OK." You will only see the URL with some annotation in the window, but you can click "Preview Post" to make sure the picture is there. In this case, you get this picture:
Just repeat this for all the pictures you need for your puzzle. (It sounds time-consuming, but it's not, once you get the hang of it.) Two tips: After you add a picture, hit "Enter" to move the cursor to the next line. Remember to open the "tree" icon, or you'll just wind up pasting the URL (not the actual picture) in your post.
Now... somebody else post a puzzle. I've done a bunch already.
Actually, this movie probably had as many viewers as "Traxx." It was also a spoof of adventure movies, as "Traxx" was. If you can put it all together, feel free to google it to see if you were right. I put a lot of effort into this one!
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I could have sworn I replied to this around noon. Maybe I hit "back" instead of "add reply."
Anyway, Bro Speed is correct. Your turn to post a puzzle. Do you know how to do it?
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Sorry, no I do not know how. I have an idea on how I could try, but I will save that for later. I'm using a gov't computer in Iraq which prevents me from using quite a few sites even some considered reasonable. Also, the internet connectivity is very spradic and often times nonworking. However, my deployment in Iraq is coming to completion real soon. It is now common belief rather than pure rumor that I will be home before turkey day. Woohoo!
To avoid delay of game, George, I relinquish my turn. It may be some days before I can post again.
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It will be great to have you back. For future reference (and for any other lurkers who want to play), here's how I post clues. (There may be variations that work as well.)
I use Yahoo.com to find images. I expect that other search engines work the same way. (Note that it will help to keep two windows open, one for finding the images and the other here at Greasespot.) In the search category at the top of the page ("Web" is probably the default), click "Images." Then, type in the word or phrase you wish to find pictures for. Remember to use quotes or parentheses for phrases. Suppose you type in "fokkers." You will get a series of thumbnails with titles and picture size (in pixels). I try to shoot for pictures on the order of 400X400 pixels so that the pics aren't too tiny or too large, but this isn't as important as finding the picture you want. There will be all sorts of pictures available. In this case, there will even be several from the movie, "Meet the Fokkers." I chose a nice picture of Fokkers flying in formation. Click on the thumbnail. This will bring you to a split screen: the thumbnail will appear on top, and the web page that actually contains the picture will be below. (Sometimes you will get a message indicating that the picture is no longer available. Go back and try another.) Right-click the thumbnail at the top, and then click "Properties." Select the "Address (URL)." In this case, it's http://www.htc.net/~dermody/images/fokkers.jpg. Copy it (I use ctrl-C), and return to the Greasespot posting window. Click the icon at the top of the window that looks like a picture of a tree. It will open up an "Explorere User Prompt." Paste the URL into the line (I use ctrl-V) and clicK "OK." You will only see the URL with some annotation in the window, but you can click "Preview Post" to make sure the picture is there. In this case, you get this picture:
Just repeat this for all the pictures you need for your puzzle. (It sounds time-consuming, but it's not, once you get the hang of it.) Two tips: After you add a picture, hit "Enter" to move the cursor to the next line. Remember to open the "tree" icon, or you'll just wind up pasting the URL (not the actual picture) in your post.
Now... somebody else post a puzzle. I've done a bunch already.
George
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Just because this one is so bizarre, I'll try another one:
Good luck.
George
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Raf
Jesus Christ Superstar.
Just kidding.
FYI: The first pic is a can of Mountain Dew, only its got Japanese (?) writing on it.
I actually guessed the first two words, then cheated.
It's Traxx, everyone. :)
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Tom Strange
how the heck is that "Traxx"???
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Raf is kidding, Tom.
Actually, this movie probably had as many viewers as "Traxx." It was also a spoof of adventure movies, as "Traxx" was. If you can put it all together, feel free to google it to see if you were right. I put a lot of effort into this one!
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I can't edit the post (after two hours, or whatever); but replace the picture of the nun with this
It's a better sound fit.
A clue: this is probably the only movie where two titans of the industry, Shannon Tweed and Adrienne Barbeau, appear together.
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I'm counting four titans there.
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GeorgeStGeorge
"Titans," not "tetons."
Bill Maher also starred in this film. (His career probably survived because no one saw this!)
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The first word is "Cannibal."
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Okay, fine.
can+nipple+women+Indy+avocado+June+glove+death =
"Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death."
Because I'm feeling generous, I'll let you try this one. (A much more well-attended film, although I haven't seen it.)
George
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Raf
The Ledge N Dove Bag Curve Ants!
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GeorgeStGeorge
Yes, or as it's more commonly known, "The Legend of Bagger Vance."
NOW YOU POST ONE!!!
George
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Raf
This is a tough one.
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GeorgeStGeorge
"Lenin's Wedding Horse," a fine-but little-known independent film.
George
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Remarkably enough, that was not the film I had in mind.
I told you this was a tough one. :)
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"Traxx 2: The Raf of Khan"?
George
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No real guesses? Oh, all right, I'll come up with another one.
This one, FYI, was Red Dragon
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GeorgeStGeorge
I suppose you could have given a hint. I don't think I've ever heard of "Red Dragon," though, so it wouldn't have helped me.
George
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Raf
It's the third Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter movie.
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GeorgeStGeorge
So....
George
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Raf
Oh yeah. Ok, special Red Sox edition, though the answer has nothing to do with the Red Sox. Or baseball.
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GeorgeStGeorge
I recognize Johnny Damon, but I haven't the faintest idea what the first clue is supposed to represent.
George
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