hydee
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This topic isn't about our current presidency, please bring it back on topic.
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My two favorite bomb squad stories...
We have actually received a call from a bomb squad in the field with a geocache sitting in front of them. Since there is no way for me to 100% assure them that the container they are staring at is actually a geocache I offered them another solution. They waited patiently while emailed a local cacher, the cacher arrived on the scene in time to verify it was a cache and open the container before it was blown up. The bomb squad was very happy with us, we saved their resources and they got a small lesson in geocaching from a local cacher.
My second favorite story was when police officer responded to a call about a suspicious object, then called the local bomb squad. They got there laughed explained to the officer what geocaching was and then opened the container and signed the log book.
In both cases the containers were well labeled, so my advice is label your caches!!!
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You might get quicker (and better) answers at the regional forum.
Divine are you lobbying for a forum moderators job?
moving thread to the regional forum
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The map shows the great participation around the US. A few of the states not holding events have local organizations, it is sad to see that some of the organizations don't value CITO enough to hold an event in their state.
My hat is off to the many groups of cachers getting together this weekend and on upcoming weekends holding cleanup events!!! CITO is a great project and it is a very positive light shining on our sport!
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Hey, can I post here? I got married on LI, that should count for something!
Only if you got your wedding photos taken at Argyle lake
No, but I did have many taken on the white sand beaches of Atlantic Beach.
briansnat, you were invited. Was your invitation lost in the mail?
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Hey, can I post here? I got married on LI, that should count for something!
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Boys take it to email, the Groundspeak forums is not the place for your scratching and pulling hair.
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We add reviewers on an "as needed" basis. In other words show me a need and we will discuss adding reviewers.
In most cases Keystone is correct the need is based on number of caches reviewed, and how labor intensive the review process is in that specific region. I have added reviewers for other reasons, but those are each on a case by case basis.
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CYBret, I am not sure if I should be reminding you that this is a family friendly forum
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The New England (-CT) review queue is now empty. I got hung up in a place without Internet access for a while.
there are still places without internet access??
Thanks for getting caught up gpsfun!
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Moving to the organized geocaching forum.
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Moving to units and software forum.
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If a user has the custom waypoint symbols art complete using the geocaching.com cache type icons please send me the files. We will upload them to the goodies page (with credit of course) and allow other users to download and use the symbols.
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Thanks mtn-man for picking that one up.
We are a few days behind on the reviews in your area, expect to see them caught up in the next day or two. Thanks for the patience.
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Copy of Permit
March 2005Winnebago County Forest Preserve District
5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford, IL 61103
Request for Geocache Placement
Date__________ $10 fee _____ By ______________
Preserve_____________________________________
Name________________________________________
Address ______________________________________
City____________ State ______ ZipCode ___________
Telephone __________________ E-Mail _____________
Cache Name ___________________________________
Cache Type
_____ Traditional _____ Multi-Cache _____ Puzzle/Mystery _____ Other
Description ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Preserve Location (Degrees/Minutes)
N _______ _______ _______
W _______ _______ _______
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We have recently been notified of a new geocaching policy in Winnebago County Forest Preserves:
Winnebago County Forest Preserve District5500 Northrock Drive
Rockford, Illinois 61103
(815) 877-6100
Fax: (815) 877-6124
E-mail: wcfpd@wcfpd.org
Geocache Rules & Regulations
All placements of proposed caches will be evaluated by Forest Preserve District staff. The evaluation will include:
• Sensitivity of the area
• Land classification (recreational, restoration, sanctuary, dedicated nature preserve, or land & water reserve)
• Potential impacts to habitats or rare, threatened, and endangered species
• Current development or restoration efforts at preserve
• Public safety concerns
• Other issues related to the specific preserve
Non-registered caches will be removed by District staff.
All Geocaches to conform to existing preserve codes and regulations.
$10 fee allows two caches to be put in preserves per calendar year.
Once approved for placement the Geocache must meet the following requirements. Violation of any of these requirements will necessitate immediate removal of Geocache by District personnel.
A. Permit number on each cache.
B. Each permit is allowed to have two (2) caches.
C. Location of caches must be given to office with coordinates and location placed on preserve maps in office.
D. Container must be made of clear (see through) material, with a size no greater than 4"x8"x12".
E. Geocache must not contain any food items.
F. Geocache must not contain any inappropriate, offensive, or hazardous materials.
G. Geocache will not be attached or buried and no vegetation or natural features will be disturbed in any manner.
H. Geocache must be checked at least every 30 days. Proof of check will be by e-mail, letter, or personal communication by the geocache owner with the office.
I. There will be a limit of three (3) caches at each preserve.
J. All caches must be removed by end of year or renewed prior to beginning of the next calendar year.
March 2005
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I find the 'home coordinates' feature and its 'filter out finds' very useful, but I have several different locations that I regularly go caching from.
Would it be possible to have more than one location that could be set up in a similar way to 'home coordinates', so the 'filter out finds' could be applied to them?
Please?
We do provide this service for premium members through the pocket query generator. You may have up to 20 custom queries stored at a time.
You can choose 20 locations in addition to your 'home coordinates'. To 'filter out finds' just select 'caches I haven't found'. When ever you want to see the results page select "run pocket queries" from your profile page, then select "preview" and you will see a results page that looks just like the "home coordinates" page.
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Sorry for showing up in this thread but as result of my LC, i've been using gc. com email system since September, 2002 and i always receive a copy of the emails i sent. That way, i always know whom i emailed.
My "problem" arose a few weeks ago when the identificantion of the user i'm emailing disappeared from the "email a user" page. Now, sometimes i'm not sure if i picked the correct user when writing an e-mail. I miss that feature.
What do you mean the identification disappeared?
Please let me know if I misread your comment, but I believe the information you mention has not disappeared it has only moved. If you scroll to the bottom of the email a user page it lists the username of the person you are emailing and provides a link to their profile page.
Email/Lookup a User
Contacting hydee [view profile]
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Knowing y'all are volunteers, I did not believe asking for an exception on the exception was and exceptional course of action.
Keep in mind that as volunteers we are asked to adhere to the guidelines. According to the guidelines, your cache is too close to an existing cache so we cannot list it as is. The upper level admins might say "Yeah, why not.". I would ask that your message be sent to Hydee. I think your cache might get listed if she reviews it.
(hint hint, nudge nudge, no promises, just my personal opinion looking at it)
Especially, if you send your request with a box of chocolate.
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Jamie,
The way you describe the button the usage is acceptable, thank you for checking with us first. If you have any further logo usage questions, feel free to contact Bryan at logo@Groundspeak.com.
Have a great time at your CITO event!!!
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People contribute to the sport and this site in many different ways. Someone that hides a great cache is as important to this site as someone that buys a t-shirt or a premium membership. The community as a whole supports the site, not just the small percentage who pay for premium membership.
Groundspeak has promised since the very beginning the basic game will always be free. That will not change.
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We have one person at Groundspeak that is responsible for managing the reviewer team, that is me. I don't have a 'written list' of who does what, it changes too often. Since this thread has started I would have had to go back and edit the list 4 times, and that is just two days worth.
What we do have is a private discussion forum that the reviewers post notes saying when they will be away for a few days, if they need a break, when they need help, or any other changes that may take place. The private discussion forum holds the most accurate information.
I do not plan to publish a list of reviewer names, it is a respect for their privacy and protection.
I realize as a method of communication this may not be ideal but for now cachers that do not know their local reviewer have a few options, they can ask a local cacher or organization for the information. They can contact any of the reviewers they may know they name of or they may contact Groundspeak through the contact@ email address.
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Pity there is not a list of photos used.
A gallery of current images is on the 'ToDo' list.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I have a tendency sit and hit refresh just to see what else will pop up.
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2005 CITO event T-shirts are not available yet but we will have one ready soon!
or if I should be thanking you for a great idea. 
Travelling "cache" Or "bug"?
in General geocaching topics
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If you make the traveling cache container small enough to fit in larger cache containers then the "traveling cache" could move from geocache to geocache.