Creating System Preference "Sets" or "Locations"?

I recently began frequenting coffee shops to utilize their free WiFi access away from the distractions of home. When I am there I generally change a few system preferences from my usual norm like changing the default AirPort network, adding the requirement to use my password to turn off the screen saver, change my desktop or screen saver images, etc.
Is there any way under 10.3.9 to save different sets of preferences for my User Account (like "Home", "Office", "Coffee Shop") and apply them with a single "click" or menu selection of some kind?
I realize I could do this with separate User Accounts but that is problematic for accessing files, saving application preferences, etc. and is a pretty rough and clumsy workaround. I'm looking for something more elegant and targeted.

Scott,
Network "Locations" should help you achieve some of your objectives.
1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, and click Network.
2. Choose New Location from the Location pop-up menu.
3. Enter settings for each configuration you want to use in that location.
;~)

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