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It looks like you're in Canada! As a Roger's employee, I know you can get unlimited browser-data on a non-PDA phone for $7 a month. Also, both Telus and Bell have similar offers. If you call in to add it then you'd be safe. Just remember to find out when its effective - if you add it today, they will most likely set it up for your next bill cycle. You can usually have it effective by midnight the day you call, but you'll have prorated charges on your next invoice (ie: $7 for 1 mth, plus a 1/2 charge for the 1/2 month).

Ok, I guess I'll throw in my $.02, even though I am fairly new to caching (however, I'm a long time lurker on here ) I know we don't have all the info, but it does seem that, even by using the internet, you do have to actually go out and visit a location to complete the challenge. Therefore, would it not meet the requirements? With respect to the issue of commercialism, (IMHO) I would edit it to something like this: "I have listed all the co-ordinates to the 9 different locations. Please note, I will not delete logs if you used the internet to solve the puzzle. I do understand that the answers could be found on free sites, such as Google or EveryScape. However, in order to receive the smiley, you WILL need to locate, and sign the log of, the final cache! I do still recommend visiting the points, though, as they are some of my favorite areas". I would put something like that, and then communicate with the reviewer. They will probably be willing to work with you. Geocaching.com can definitely make their own rules, but as long as you're willing to follow the guidelines and negotiate a bit, I'm sure there's a middle ground where both parties (and cachers) will be happy.

When you are looking, think about where something could be hidden. Don't just look for the cache. I am just starting out myself, and the ones I found the quickest were the ones where I thought 'that looks like a good hiding place.' Remember, caches are going to be where they will not likely be accidentally found... I'm thinking that that's some really good advice. The first time I went geocaching, my friend and I just heard about it. We didn't have a GPS, but we said, "well, there's a cache in those woods kinda near the water - let's try it!". We stumbled around for an hour, but noticed a spot that looked like a really good hiding place. Lo and behold, it was there! Since then, I've gotten a GPS and most times cannot find the cache. The few times I have, it was when I stood back and thought, "hmm, where would I hide a cache here?". I'm thinking I'm going to try this from now on, once my GPS says I'm close to the location. I'm not sure if my profile shows it, but I've found barely any caches, so I can use all the advice I can get! It seems like you're a bit better off, though. Sure, you haven't found one, but you can only improve from here! Better than finding a few, and then coming up empty all the time. Happy Caching!

Just my .02 about the Spirit of Geocaching: Its seems there was a sense of spirit in FamilyDNA. They could have driven away with the logbook, or hey, even the cache, to go find a pen. Or they could have left the cache open and the hiding place exposed while trying to log their FTF. However, when the OP showed up, FamilyDNA had already rehid the cache, and waited patiently so that the other cacher could have the thrill of the find too. The OP was very gracious, and paid them back by trying take their FTF!!! Even then, FamilyDNA did not start an arguement, but simply allowed the OP to log what they please. FDNA was proud of the find, but didn't need Geocaching.com's official recognition, as they knew they were first, and that (from what I gathered from reading) was enough for them. In essence, the OP 'got their way', even though it wasn't right, and STILL came on the forums to make a petty fuss about it. Even now, FamilyDNA has only come on to confirm the events and answer questions. It seems that FamilyDNA acted very respecfully and in the 'spirit' of geocaching, while the OP is causing nothing but grief. However, in situations like this, anyone reading the forum or cache logs will be able to see exactly what happened, and the OP is only making themself look bad. I'm glad you're not letting this detract from your experience, FamilyDNA! (I guess its the good genes... )

So are we talking about the little chocoate hollow eggs, about the size of your fist? Inside is a little orange plastic egg holding a toy? Here in Canada those are available everywhere, and I assumed they were in the U.S. too. Are we maybe talking about the big ones, about the size of a baby's head, that you can only get overseas? I'm just a little confused... Thanks!

I am not a premium cache member, and therefore can't access some of the caches. However, there are still many that I can do, and I appreciate that. There are tons and tons (and tons) of webpages that require money to see anything on the site, so I'm pretty grateful that so much is free on here. As long as there are still non-premium caches in the area, I don't see the problem. No need to be greedy!

Hello! This is my first topic start, and it will probably be long (sorry). I am currently in the process of moving to Vancouver, BC, so for obvious reasons, I'm broke. My birthday is coming up on July 31st, however, and one of my gifts is a GPS. My dad, who is getting it, needs to know exactly what to buy. I don't think he'd like to order online, even if its a secure site. His new wife said to pick a medium-type model, and then go one level or model up from that. (Don't you love it when they don't give you a price range ) Anyways, I had a few questions first. After reading some guides on what to look for in a model, I'm finding the Venture Cx to be a good option, at $199.99 Canadian. However, it seems I would have to buy mapping software for $150 and a memory card as well. I feel that's a bit too much to ask for, and with the move, I can't afford to buy the add-ons myself. So I need a bit of advice. Mainly: - I'm considering the Garmin as its the one supported by Geocaching.com (correct??). Does that only apply to a premium membership? (I don't think I'll be subscribing for a while). Are Garmins still worth it? I've never used a GPS before, but I am great with technology, and really know how to use Google, so I don't need a really easy-to-use type. I'm sure I can also figure out how to load co-ordinates in manually, so if that's the only benefits to Garmin, perhaps it's unneccesary? - I'd really like the maps. Being new to Vancouver, from a small town, I think driving around could get intimidating. I don't need a 'tom-tom' type thing, with voice commands, etc. I'm just thinking that if I get detoured off a main road into a small rural area (common with the construction for the Olympics) I'd like to be able to use the GPS to find out where I am, and how to get to a main road. This isn't crucial though; just convenient. Also, is the mapping going to work in Canada? I'd hate to buy it and just find basic, main roads for the Canadian maps, without any detail. If I do get the Venture Cx, do I need to get their specific program, or are there others I can use/download? I'd rather get a basic model with potential for later on, than to get a cheap model I'm going to have to replace once I get more serious. I've been caching without a GPS, so any unit would be a great improvement, but if I'm getting one I want to 'do it right'. Basically tell me what your opinions are. Is there another model I should consider? Should I get the Venture Cx, or another model, and wait to get certain add-ons until next spring? If you hate the Venture Cx - why? Anyone else in Vancouver with a model they love? Just flood me with information - no opinion is invalid. Thanks so much for your time, and hopefully I can figure out what I need.

Hi there! I don't really use Deet myself, but I found a few things by googling. (I don't know this forum's policy on linking to other sites, so I hope I don't break any rules here ) Someone asked a similar question on another forum: http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/messagep...&parentid=0 According to the responses there, Deet is "Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether and benzene". I also found a page on "Myths about Deet": http://www.buggspray.com/myths-about-DEET.html According to that, "Products that are formulated by diluting concentrated DEET with a solvent such as ethanol have a greater dermal absorption than products that are undiluted". This page also talks about Deet in relation to children. Sorry I didn't know anything myself, but maybe those links are a start, at least?

Hello, and congrats on your first find! I only started a week ago, and I don't have a GPS yet, either. Isn't it kind of like discovering this big secret you never knew?! It's so fun to be a part of!

I've never come across those terms before so I can't really help, but now I'll know where to go if I do see one. Mainly, I wanted to say welcome, as I'm a newbie too! Congrats on your finds!

Brand new cacher here! I only started a week ago, and don't have a GPS, but I filled out your survey, as a good variety in respondants is always good. I did specify in an early question that I was brand new, though, so as not to mislead you. Good luck with everything!

I would definitally say no, however it doesn't really have anything to do with geocaching. As my mom would say, I'm a 'perf'. I would just feel way to uneasy in that situation. I don't think I would have any fun because I'd constantly be checking my back, and feeling guilty. That's just the way I am though: I'm the 'loser' in most groups saying, "Come on guys, I really don't think that we should do this...." It works well with the people I cache with though: it takes a daring, adventurous person to find some caches, but you also need someone like me to make sure nothing too stupid or illegal takes place. It's a nice balance! (Of course, if I had a drink at lunch time, I wouldn't drive for the rest of the day, so sometimes I'm a bit too conservative ) Exactly what I would have said. After taking a law class, that was the thing that stuck in my brain the most: ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it. In Canada, at least, it is your responsibility as a citizen to become aware of any laws that will affect you.