martmann

there will be a cache every 3.2 feet. GPSr' will be so small they will fit in your belly button (even if you're an outy) not gonna say where the antenna will go. Lincoln Logs wil be made of unique Space age polymer. Greenpeace members will only buy "Tuna Safe" dolphin meat. It will be considered "cheating" if you wear your "hover shoes" to Geocache. If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason.

Mr. Snazz, what the he*l is all this Bull sh*t about banning ammo cans from geocaching, what the h*ll is *rong *ith yu*? You leftist, tree hugging, toe stubbing doot snorter. Don't you think it is MORE important to ban ammo boxes from storing leftovers? (makes `em smell funny). You're a genius, in the future when I see a post from somebody, and I feel like posting an argument to their post, I will check back to this thread to see if they made a "serious" post here, and if so, completely ignore them. (it's not like they would READ my post anyway). I am aching from laughter, thanks. If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason.

Thanks for all the tips. I just found my first cache (waypoint GDC363 by Criminal). I figured I'd start with the easiest cache in the world, would have really sucked to not find it. was able to use my Street Pilot III (never got out of my car). Anyway I'm hooked. BTW, great link BrianSnat, can't get too many tips. If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason.

quote:Originally posted by RobAGD:My only issues would be the antenna, TO be honest your get a SP III with a patch antenna. Can youuse a better external antenna ? ... The specs say that you can connect an external antenna (MCX). Click Here If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason.

quote:Originally posted by Divine: quote:Originally posted by martmann:I personally think gay men are disgusting (I do have a right to my own opinion) I personally believe that you don't recognize 99.9% of gay men who walk past you on the street and thus you probably aren't disgusted by their gayness. quote:But I try not to let it effect how I treat people, because I really don't care what someone does with another consenting adult That's good. Couldn't agree more. quote:I don't put caches in their bedroom... But they're an existing minority among our heterogeneous (no pun intended) international community of geocachers too. So let's just try not to be so disgusted (although we have the right) about such irrelevant features like one's sexual orientation (still no pun intended). You put a lot of effort into missing my point entirely. 1; I would recognize gay men if they were having sex in a public place, and I would be disgusted. 2; As for "irrelevant features like one's sexual orientation" I thought it was relevant to the post I was responding to (which was basically asking if they are sickos because they are gay), and I was trying to make a point that the gay aspect is not why I would be calling them sickos, but their complete lack of respect for others. But I suppose the "disgusting" part could and should have been left out, and the point still be made. You can pick apart my post, if it is in an effort to better understand my point (or to better state yours), then I'm all for it. I don't dissagree with most of your post, and am just attempting to clarify. If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason.

OK so it looks like I'm sticking with a standard compass. Thanks to all who replied. If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason.

Ahh, see now I didn't know that leatherman and am glad I asked. How about your Pathfinder, Volwrath, is it similar to Leatherman's experience? Do you need a compass that often for geocaching? I was thinking if the compass was on my wrist it would always be there if I did need it, but I don't have to think about it if I don't. If it is an often used item, those 3 second waits would add up. If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason.

Click HERE to see the one I'm talking about. It's a timex and it's only $46.72 at Walmart. I'm new, just got my eTrex basic, have not even looked for a cache yet, but I think this would be easier than holding a compass and a GPSr. Any thoughts would be appreciated. If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason.

oh man, a double post, what a noob

I finally got my eTrex basic yesterday after it took a little 11 day tour of the country (from Nevada to Washington State, Via Orlando FL) courtesy of FedEx Ground. I figured it had a travel bug stuck to it's butt, and took it as a good omen. Anyway, now I am ready to do some geocaching, if the constant rain would let up a little. I plan on taking my eTrex, (have a Street Pilot III in my car) a compass, digital camera, trading stuff, cache sheet/s, and a pen. I keep water in the car. I plan on starting with short distance-from-car caches that aren't to tough (I'm a little out of shape) and work my way up to this cache. I have read the rules and FAQs here and at other caching websites, and I have a fair understanding about the subject, but would love to hear any nuggets of wisdom that might help, particularly from people in the Seattle/Tacoma Washington area. Thanks in advance. If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason.

quote:Originally posted by Rygel:Would you call a man and a woman sickos if they were having a little fun in the woods? If they were in a park (or the woods nearby) where you could reasonably expect children to be playing, I might. I personally think gay men are disgusting (I do have a right to my own opinion), But I try not to let it effect how I treat people, because I really don't care what someone does with another consenting adult, in PRIVATE, where I don't have to change the legal activity I am doing to avoid any illegal activity they are doing. I don't put caches in their bedroom... If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason. [This message was edited by martmann on March 16, 2003 at 08:12 AM.]

quote:Originally posted by enfanta:who used the correct word: oriented. "Orientated" is not a word. Really. Trust me on this. I mean, would you say "I salivateted over the chipped beef on toast"? Of course not. That stuff tastes like crap. Many thanks for your time and understanding. I'll get back on the meds soon. X is for X, and X marks the spot, On the rug in the parlor, The sand in the lot, Where once you were standing, And now you are not. I'm new (still waiting for my eTrex coming in tomorrow) but I like this group already. I worked as a flight test electrician for a while at Boeing, 90% of the flight test people would instrumentate an airplane, I always instrumented it. Orientated is another I hear a lot. I saw another post here that congratulated someone for being able to spell "voila" correctly (instead of wahla, wa la etc.) I loved that. On another board I belong to a guy typed "for all intensive purposes..." (instead of "all intents and purposes"). I find it funny, but think some people just don't care enough about communication to get the little subtleties correct, which is fine, as long as I know what they mean. I still cringe a little when I hear Orintated or the like. If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason. edit: Oh yeh, forgot to say, you can find porn/adult stuff in a million places, I don't think it needs to be part of geocaching. just MHO. Maybe eroscaching. [This message was edited by martmann on March 06, 2003 at 02:49 PM.]

My that sure is a big toothpick. If trees could scream, would we still cut them down? Well, maybe if they screamed all the time, for no reason.