bartrod

Check what is said about attributes on this link: http://www.markwell.us/pq.htm

Be patient. "If you build it, they will come"[]

I made mention of this in another thread, but I think it bears repeating here. "I realize that a lot of trackables go missing through honest mistakes...but there are also geothieves out there. And there's a market for them...generally coins. But I'm thinking there should be a way to wake up cachers who've honestly logged trackables and have simply forgotten to move them, have gotten out of caching while still in possession, just lost interest, etc. I've tried e-mailing a cacher that has one of my coins several times for over a year with no results...not even a response. What if we started a thread here someplace for all of us in this predicament. We could list the cachers that are remiss in their duties and send out mass e-mails to them...daily. You help me out and I'll help you out...I'd bet we start seeing results. What are your thoughts on this?"

I realize that a lot of trackables go missing through honest mistakes...but there are also geothieves out there. And there's a market for them...generaly coins. But I'm thinking there should be a way to wake up cachers who've honestly logged trackables and have simply forgotten to move them, have gotten out of caching while still in possession, just lost interest, etc. I've tried e-mailing a cacher that has one of my coins several times for over a year with no results...not even a response. What if we started a thread here someplace for all of us in this predicament. We could list the cachers that are remiss in their duties and send out mass e-mails to them...daily. You help me out and I'll help you out...I'd bet we start seeing results. What are your thoughts on this?

Same situation with me and one of my coins...for over a year I tried everything you did with no response. I know there are some unscrupulous cachers that actually collect and sell them. Good luck.

I copy the ones from the "Hide and seek" page, but change the font size, margins, etc. and trim them to make them fit into smaller cache containers. But there's no such thing for nanos...no room. Cachers make their own tiny log page for those and end up replacing them frequently. Welcome to the great adventure[]

When you posted it for review, did you click on the activated box? Without it, the reviewer doesn't see your post.

Suitable... no. Will it work? Some people manage. But you're really hammering a nail with a screwdriver. A couple things to keep in mind if you try usng it...it's not very durable for trekking through the woods, it's not waterproof, and it has a very limited battery life when not plugged in. My recommendation is to invest in a good Garmin or Lowrance designed for caching. And welcome to the great adventure[]

I've started something very similar to this. I'm on the Board of Directors of the Oconto County Historical Society in NE Wisconsin. I've set a series of caches (only four so far) at historical sites around the county...they are independent of each other, not multi-caches. However I've created a Bookmark list for cachers that are interested in doing them all. The Bookmark, which includes a short description of each site, shows up on each cache page in the series. Each cache has a history lesson about the site and photo(s) included in the description. I've gotten permission, of course, from each of the site managers to place these caches. Good luck with your project...hope you report back with your results at some point[]

Can't help with your Garmin, cuz I have a Lowrance. But if you want to make contact with other geocachers, try finding your state geocaching association. I'm from Wisconsin and the WGA has its own website with its own forums...with lots of knowledgeable cachers willing to help someone new. You might find someone living in your own area. Also, look at some of the logs in your area...check out the profiles of the cachers who logged online. Their profiles will tell you if they're from your area and have an e-mail link...introduce yourself. Welcome to the adventure...have fun[]

And...depending on where you live...mosquito repellent (lots of it). A pair of gloves helps too if you have to dig around in some of those nasty little hidey holes.

Sheesh! But let me welcome you to geocaching. It's a lotta fun...and even cemeteries can be interesting if you really look around instead of just logging the cache and darting off to the next one. Most "good" caches have a story to tell. Let the adventures begin[][][]

They're run daily. There should be a note posted as to the time it's being run...but remember, you're probably in a different time zone.

Oh, how well I know! And they're difficulty 1 caches too. It seems I'll have a streak of DNF's some days before I go on a run of finds. Coming back to those DNF's usually results in a "Duh!" moment. So don't get frustrated...it happens to everybody. But when you get that find after so many previous cachers had DNF's, it feels so go-o-o-od[] Have fun and welcome to the adventure[][]

I do all of my description on a Word document; then copy and paste it...saves a lot of time if something goes wrong. Good luck[]

Don't know what link you tried, but give this one a try[] http://www.markwell.us/pq.htm

Your gps will normally get you within 20-30 ft of a cache, hopefully closer depending on how accurate the cacher who placed the cache was, satellite reception, gremlins, etc. Also, some hides are exceptionally clever and well done. You might also want to check the cache page online and note if any recent cachers have not found it...this may be a clue that it is indeed missing. If you're just starting out in caching, I suggest you look for caches that have a difficulty rating of 1 or 2 until you gain confidence in your skills. Good luck[]

Check the Groundspeak forums under the category Geocaching groups by Region/State and click on your State...you may find some events this way. Good luck[]

Upper right hand corner of cache page is a tab that says "upload images" Oops! I assumed you knew...yes, upload images in the upper right corner of the menu. After you've uploaded your pic, then click on view gallery also a tab in the upper right corner of the menu and proceed with my previous directions. Good luck[]

Try this web link to get all your DNF’s: http://www.geocaching.com/my/logs.aspx?s=1&lt=3

Add the pic to your gallery you are half way home. Go to your gallery, open up the picture and then right click on the image. Select "properties". It will give the html internet location of where that image is stored on the web. Use your mouse and highlight this address entirely. Hit <ctrl><c> to copy this address. Close the picture. Go to the cache listing and then "edit listing". Make sure the box that allows html code is checked. Go to your long description. Figure where you want the picture to go (ie. top, middle, end of your text) and click on that location. Now you need to enter some html. It is painless I assure you. Here we go. Where your cursor is is where the pic will be inserted. Now type exactly: <img src=" (now hit ctrl+v to paste the address of your pic, then type) "></p> The <img src=" "> code tells the listing page to print your text and when it hits the img src part the listing goes to your gallery and grabs the pic and sticks it there. The </p> at the end inserts a carriage return after the picture to put a space below the picture. If you don't like where the picture is, you can go back into the description, cut and paste it somewhere else in the description. Make sure you check the last two boxes at the end of the edit listing page. If you don't it will remind you anyway.

Ditto what Wickedann said...also, it's not waterproof! If you're going to take it out in the field, stick it in a ziplock bag.

mrbort's comments are right on. And the Roadmate is not a good caching gps even in pedestrian mode. If you're planning on getting into geocaching, invest in a handheld gps...it doesn't need to be one of the expensive models. The cheap little E-trex runs about $100 and is a good little geocaching unit. If you can afford better, go for it.

And if all else fails, your menu probably has a Reset Option that will return the unit to it's factory defaults.

Around my caching area, it's very much appreciated. If it were my cache, I'd say go ahead...please! It's not always easy to get to some of my caches. For some cachers that have a lot of caches out there, they depend on considerate finders to help out. For cachers that have lost the caching craze and no longer maintain their cache(s), we fanatics will keep them going if it's a good cache. I'd say to go for it...you're not doing a bad thing[] And you're not replacing an ammo can with tupperware!