n0wae

Perhaps a red blinking link when you have mail would get people's attention. Just a thought for TPTB.

Thanks for the replies. Lets see if I can get a picture on here...

I'm just a casual BM hunter and stumbled on this one today on Argentine Pass CO. It's located at N39°37.502 W105° 46.950 and a search on Geocaching.com didn't find anything. Just wondering about it since I placed a cache nearby. Thought I'd ask the experts here.

NiMHs are good for about 1000 charges and then start to loose their rated capacity. If that's not your problem with the NiMH batteries then you managed to get hold of bad batteries or have a charger problem. I've used 1300, 1500, 2000, and the newer 2300mah batteries without any problems. Sure saves money in the long run!

I see nothing wrong with posting a note. I do the same if I find muggles camped out near the cache preventing me from doing a *proper search*. Going without a GPS doesn't rate a DNF in my book. (Heck, it's not even Geocaching!) If I have a car wreck half way to the cache do I post a DNF? I don't think so.

All maps have a datum the map is drawn to and they can be different. Geocaching uses WGS84 and a lot of Topo maps for example use NAD27. You can have two sets of coordinates talking about the same spot if using diferent datums. Sorta like 32 degrees Fahr. and 0 degrees Cent. If you save a location into your gps and then change datums your saved numbers will automaticly change in order to ovoid a 100+ foot error in this example.

Looks like a couple of cachers took the initiative to contact the cache owner to inform him of a problem with his coordinates and were rewarded for their efforts. What prevented you from doing the same?

For all the caches found where he was there with you he can log. His posts should have the same dates as your posts with a brief explanation mentioning your logon name to ovoid any problems with the cache owner. Tell your son: "Welcome to the fun sport of Geocaching!" []

Since I have no other use for an inverter and didn't want the extra bulk and weight I went the DC adaptor route myself. It's easier to carry and use because you don't need the inverter or the laptop power cord which has a bulky transformer on it that steps 115v back down to 12v. If you need the invertor for something else go that way otherwise a DC adaptor makes more sense. I bought mine at Comp USA.

To get my find count closer to my post count! That would't work for me! I don't post very often.... (and perhaps that's a good thing ) Goals?... they keep changing... I want one more cache and then one more and...

I got a simular e-mail informing me why they were claiming my cache that they never found. I was the one who posted this one and I explained to n0wae the reason why. I also told him that I would try again to get to the cache to sign the log, since that's part of the sport. I am not going to expose a cache (I know exactly where it is) nor am I going to wait out an entire afternoon while the men cruising each other are exposing themselves, either. I made 3 honest attempts. I'm confident I've found it--I just can't get to the log! I will post a note/email n0wae when I do. It's on my list of things to do. I guess this is a good example of laying claim with clear intent to finish it when possible. I've passed by the location a half dozen times since and the cruising activity is still rampant. I'll be in the area a lot more in the coming months, and it's in my plans to get back to this one. I just wish it was winter so I wouldn't have to make so many trips--it is 30 miles away from home. I'm not one of those "other" claim jumpers that the rest of the thread is about. That just ain't the way I play the game. I hope this hasn't tarnished my burgeoning image with y'all. I'm a good egg and an honest cacher. Just thought I'd let everyone know than Anne Bonney did finish my multi cache and has now earned her smilie. She is a "good egg" as she promised. I 'm glad I was patient and didn't delete her origional cache post. She is to be commended for being honest and making good on her cache claim.

I just hid a night cache in Colorado that is a little different than most. Wish I could tell you more but it would spoil the fun.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................nope! 1. A signed logbook is proof of a find. 2. A Virtual cache has no logbook. 3. Stuff happens. Boil it all down and the spirit of the rules is verification of a find. You're both right!

I first learned about the sad news when I read the March 7 post from Billzjeep's good friends (jeeperz1&2) in the Aragon cache. I had hoped to meet Billzjeep because we both liked 4-Wheeling and he seemed like a great quy that was truly dedicated to caching. I came close one time when I missed him by only 15 minutes at a cache. Billzjeep will be missed. To honor him cachers can come to The First Annual Billzjeep CITO Event. Cachers can also visit #25 - Trails End cache by Tahosa.

I'm right handed but... use the GPSer in the left hand. What does that say about Geocaching?

I got a simular e-mail informing me why they were claiming my cache that they never found.

I agree that for the most part the 5 star system is fine. What I have a problem with is putting 5 stars on anything that needs special equipment. For example a ski cache or a 4x4 cache needs a better rating system than just 5 stars. Having a beginers trail and a triple black diamond trail both get 5 stars just because special equipment is needed doesn't make any sense to me.

Lots of good wishes here but if you get 3 wishes and want to cover all the bases then wish for... 1. Health 2. Wealth 3. Happiness Sexy Geo-mate, newest GPSer, and whatever is always included!

Well here is the n0wae team's Geo-mobile. It's a hard core machine that I built from the ground up. it will go where most fear to tread.

54 years young. My mind thinks young and I'm still trying to convince my body it's young too. (Boy have I got it fooled!)

Vietnam Veteran. Served as a helicopter pilot based at Marble Mt. Denang. 71-72. My unit was the Robinhoods, 1st Av/223rd Combt Avn Bn. The Warrant Officers to the left and the right of me in my WOC picture were KIA. I thank the Lord for my safety and miss my friends who made the ultimate sacrifice for their Country.

Well I can't help you with Georgia but if you come to Colorado that's a different story... We have lots of 4x4 roads here and like Vader mentioned several are hard core roads that are so rough most stock 4x4's can't do them. Roads such as GCG8EO are probably easier to hike than drive. Want a good scare? Then drive the cliff hanger road to GCGR32. If one wants an adrenaline rush here than the challenge is to drive to the cache. Another reason (besides young kids) for driving to a cache would be physical handicaps. My wife walks with a cane and can't do long hikes or walk up rough terrain. We will be placing more 4x4 caches here in Colorado in the future. I'm sure the cachers in Georgia would like to see more 4x4 caches also.

It's quite easy for admin to test maintenance of a virtual and it might have happened to me. I had a cacher log a find on my virtual but he never sent the required e-mail with answers to my cache questions. I sent him an e-mail, waited a week then deleted his log. Was I being tested?

I use Powerex 2200 mAh AA rechargeables with a fast charger. (MH-C777Plus Universal Charger & Analyzer) Money well spent.

I also am an avid 4-wheeler here in Colorado. I'm a member of a jeep club and have enjoyed finding 4x4 caches in Colorado and have started making my own 4x4 caches. Some of them are hard core like GCG8E0 which is probably easier to hike than drive. No reason why jeepers can't enjoy their hobby with caching as a bonus.