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Okay, so what is Project-GC. I can't find anything that is called that. To be honest the search by name function on geocaching.com is useless and a waste of space. http://project-gc.com/ thank you

Okay, so what is Project-GC. I can't find anything that is called that. To be honest the search by name function on geocaching.com is useless and a waste of space.

with my computer, I have to transfer the pocket queries to my GPS then unzip or extract all files there.

my etrex 20, after 5 hours I lose maybe 1 bar which means that I get around 20 hours from fresh batteries. I haven't used rechargables and keep the back light turned pretty low.

With a premium membership you can run a pocket querie which allows you to choose certain attributes you would like to search. There is a "good for children" attribute which cache owners can opt to include in the cache page. Not all cache owners choose to use them but it is a good start. You can also choose a terrain/ difficulty rating in a pocket queri, this can help you decide if your child is able to the work.

or if you are on the map, zoom in as far as you can, the event and cache separate as you get closer. At least they do on a computer. I don't know if they do on a phone or not.

I dislike the idea of formal training, but it would be a nice idea if people had a minimum number of finds before they are allowed to hide one. I have noticed one where the hider has never even recorded a find and a few more where the hider has less than 10 finds. If you have only found 10 and they were all micros in a lamp post, how are you going to know what a good cache really is

.LOC files are not compatible with .GPX files, so if you had loaded some before you became a premium member your GPS won't see them. Try deleting ALL of the .LOC and ALL of the .GPX files and reload them using the .GPX not just waypoints

Nevermind, it was shortlived

Funny thing is, I am getting through (slowly) with IE but not at all with Firefox

Good idea, because hot pink tupperware hiding in the woods makes geocacheing much more interesting by standing out among the green leaves. Could we also get rid of the rocks and tree roots while we are at it? I have a tendency to fall over those too.

I have not found a way to find series, except by accident then searching using the name. Under hide and seek a cache, type in the name of the series you stumbled on, spelled exactly the same way and you should get them showing up there.

for the etex20 it does show direction and decreasing distance when you move the cursor over the point where you want to go. It is awkward if you have to follow more than one point though.

Move the arrow over the place, cache or waypoint you are trying to go to. You might have to zoom out to see it.

At least go through your GPS files and delete all of the .LOC files. It has nothing to do with memory space. After you copy and paste (not drag and drop) the new files from your computer to your garmin folder, you will probably have to "extract all" of your .GPX files that are sitting in your GPS file. I am not a computer person, so I have no idea why it has to be done this way, but it is the only way it works with my computer and Garmin.

You can also click on the "placed" column on you page of caches in your area. It will have the new ones tagged..

Here is a link that spells it out. I still had to extract the file but otherwise it is pretty easy instructions to follow. Also, delete all of you existing caches on your gps. The .LOC files, are not overwritten by the .GPX files. The .LOC file are just the waypoints and very basics. The .GPX have that plus the extras. http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources/paperless.html#showmehow

Also, try deleting all of the existing caches on your GPS, just not the maps

I had a horrible time trying to figure it out. Here is a page that was suggested to me. There is a step by step section for Magellan. http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources/paperless.html#showmehow also, try deleting all of your existing caches', just not the maps

Thinking I was going nuts, I looked for that line. That was in the Magellan instructions, not the Garmin, which is why I didn't see it. But thank you again, you guys were a great help

Those were excellent links and I saved them for future reference. However they said nothing about having to extract the files. Possibly something missing on my computer.

Regarding the post by Bear and Ragged -- that link supplies an excellent tutorial (make specific) on loading a PQ to a GPSr. Click on this line, How to create a Pocket Query and transfer it into a Garmin GPS. Transferring the GPX file directly to the GPS without any other software, in that link for specific instructions.

Okay, I have it figured out. After I downloaded them, I had to extract the files. One little missed step had the potential to totally ruin my day. I hate computers. Thank you for the help.

Thank you both for such a fast reply. I deleted all of the old geocaches and tried to download the PQ. My GPS doesn't see them at all. Either me or my computer must be missing something important. At least now though, when I try to just ad them manually one at a time, the extra info shows up. This is just going to take forever to add a bunch.

I have a Garmin etrex20 and run windows vista. I made a PQ and it is ready to download. I have tried sending to my gps and it looks like it is there in the folder, but the gps isn't seeing it. The geocaches I loaded when I had a basic membership are still there, but nothing is updated. It tells me that if I want the rest of the info that I have to get a premium membership, which I have. I tried using Garmins basecamp and sending the info there doesn't help either. Can someone please tell me what step I am missing.