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    North Carolina 100 County Challenge

    in South and Southeast

    Posted

    Hi all!

     

    Years ago, when I first started GC'n, there was a North Carolina challenge to log at least one cache in every county (100) in NC.  Upon verification, the person had their named engraved on a plaque (if I remember corrected).

     

    I searched for this, and cannot find.  Apologizes if I overlooked, but I would like some help finding again.

     

    Thanks!

     

    johnnyyork

    My geoarsenal.. what is yours?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted · Edited by johnnyyork

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    Though most of you can tell there is a Garmin 60CSx, Magellan eXplorist 210 (which may find its way into a worthy cache soon), a flash light, 2 water bottles, a laptop with a whole butload of software along with the MS GPS receiver, a snake bite kit, some bug repellent, a Glock 23 .40 cal, and a first aid kit. I carry many things not pictured such as swag and a cell phone, along with a flare, matches, the camera I took this with, and cigs :anitongue:. In addition I use the verizon broadband card for internet almost anwhere I go. What are in your geoarsenals? Pics are always cool!

     

    A quick question though. What are these goecoins? I came across one today and had no idea what it stood for. I was just a picture with a date, no name, no team, etc.

     

    The model 22 feels better in hand while shooting Muggles...seriously

     

    I use only my GPSr with no batteries.....then I call my GF and she looks the cache up online and talks me to it over the phone

    Honey I Shrunk the Cache!

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I think that's the first time I've heard of somebody trading the container

     

    I waaay too lazy to paw through all his posts, but somewhere along the line, briansnat has mentioned trading out gladware for nice ammo cans. This being the technique that has allowed him to afford to place the 180+ ammo can hides he has. :anitongue:

     

     

    I'm sorry for your friend's loss. Geocaching does offer opportunities to be annoyed and disappointed as well as have fun. Good thing the fun outweighs the annoyances.

     

    Does that mean your friend takes other people's ammo cans without asking? That's stealing..or am I wrong?

    Honey I Shrunk the Cache!

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    .....

     

    Not too many deserts in Nebraska, so i'll let it slide you CornHusker

    http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...bf-52ebb1caa385

     

    your actually wrong about the Nebraska desert.....

     

    And I am from Wyoming so call me a Cowboy :anitongue:

     

    And my folks have lived for 15 years in the desert 75 miles North of Las Vegas. So am familar with Deserts.

     

    Point is - chained up to big rocks - caches in South Dakota Black Hills were still taken and replaced with tupperware a few years back. Most desert plants are nowhere near that strong.

     

    I'm wrong that there are deserts in Nebraska or not??

     

    Anyway...I was looking for a solution to the problem, but you've just given me a list of places you're from or lived in.....Cowboy

    Honey I Shrunk the Cache!

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Never heard of the container being traded. I would have thought that it would be stolen - period.

     

    I have found ammo cans chained to Joshua trees in the desert. Seemed kind of weird until I read this thread.

     

    It was stolen...someone just left the other container for some reason.

    Honey I Shrunk the Cache!

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted · Edited by johnnyyork

    Chained to what out in the desert?? :anitongue:

     

     

    I have seen a few chained ones but I never really understood why. Best reason I can think of is to prevent float away during high water. For security just seems silly.

     

    There are those that will take an ammocan.

     

    Yeah...silly until your ammo box is stolen and replaced with a 50 cent container buddy. Chain it to a cactus or ponderosa pine. Arizona Desert is not as bare as the Sahara.

    Not too many deserts in Nebraska, so i'll let it slide you CornHusker

    Honey I Shrunk the Cache!

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    On a more serious note than my moon discussion:

     

    My friend in AZ put a cache in the desert using an Ammo Box I sent to him. He was sad to inform me that someone had decided not along to trade swag...but the actual cache itself!!! Any ideas on how to prevent this...I.E. security chains or such???

    FTF Frustrations

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Just get one of your buds to give you the cords before they post..thats what I....I mean my crazy friend does.....JK

     

    As you will find...I have no FTF's.....I came close yesterday.....45mins too late.... However I was beaten by a cacher who is retired and enjoying his Golden Years...so I didn't feel too bad.

     

    I agree that midnight caching is the best bet...other than making a dummy account and posting caches yourself and finding them under your regular account like I did last wee......JK moderators....Don't take my premium membership away!!!

     

    But seriously folks, if you have FTF depression syndrome.....plz don't worry...your day will come!!!

     

    And for all those who will post negative comments about my phony suggestions:

     

    Disclaimer:

     

    Don't try any of the above methods unless Chuck Norris tells you to.

    Is it possible to go paperless without a pocket pc?

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    I have heard you can do it with an ipod or PSP also.

     

    I would love for someone to explain how to do it with an iPod. I heard that as well in a different thrread and I don't think the person who said it ever explained it

    Paperless Caching with an iPod - a flash-based video tutorial by Xangxa

     

    gracias. I'll have to watch when i get home since my work computer doesnt have flash.

     

    Neat...I hope it works out...I have an ipod, so If this works, I don't have to buy a PDA....and I can listen to Guns 'n' Roses while I cache!

    Is it possible to go paperless without a pocket pc?

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    I want to stop printing out cache pages. I'm unfamilar with pocket queries, and was wondering if there is a way to download descriptions and hints to my Garmin unit....or must I have a Pocket PC???

     

    Thanks everyone

     

    Just get a cheap Palm from eBay. You can get one VERY inexpensively.

     

     

    Looking for the reason why I need one???

     

    Thanks for the follow up!!

    Is it possible to go paperless without a pocket pc?

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    I want to stop printing out cache pages. I'm unfamilar with pocket queries, and was wondering if there is a way to download descriptions and hints to my Garmin unit....or must I have a Pocket PC???

     

    Thanks everyone

     

    Just get a cheap Palm from eBay. You can get one VERY inexpensively.

     

     

    Looking for the reason why I need one???

    Getting the right cords..

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    100 foot is a long way!!

     

    I know that fresh batteries tend to give better results than nearly dead ones.

     

    Average in the unit if it has the capability.

     

    Turn on WAAS if your unit supports it.

     

    Turn off battery-saver mode if your unit supports it.

     

    Best advice I have - set the unit down and let the reading "settle" for at least 10 minutes and then record the result.

     

    Will try...thanks!

    Getting the right cords..

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    Usually taking several waypoints, and averaging them if your GPSr has that option, is good enough. Some people take a waypoint, walk away from the cache, walk back, and let the GPSr settle before taking another waypoint. Often, I just take one waypoint and let my Garmin Vista C average for a minute or two and that works fine.

     

    However, yesterday I was trying to get the coordinates for a new cache and my GPSr was fluctuating wildly. I had to turn it off, and turn it back on again before it would behave. The tracks for that event sure are wild-looking . . .

     

    If you are under heavy tree cover, getting an accurate reading can be a real problem. In that case, I think I would recommend a detailed hint . . . <_<

     

     

    I have the Vista Cx, with the average feature......how do I use it?

    Getting the right cords..

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    I placed a cache the other day using the best (or what i thought) of about 10 waypoints. However, when i returned, it was off by at least 100ft. I know tree cover comes into play, but what is the best way to get cords for you cache?

     

    Thanks!

    iFINDER® Hunt C

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    I am new to GPS's in general and thought this one looked good. I like to hike, hunt, fish and generally get lost in the woods. Can anyone tell me good and bad things about this one in particular?

     

    Thanks,

     

    Dave

     

    I was told when I bought my first GPS is that if works for you and your activities, it's good enough. I went Garmin eTrex Vista Cx and don't have a complaint because it works for me. If your iFinder works for you, your good. But if you are having problem....poor sat reception, inacurate cords...maybe you should get I new unit.

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