VAEaglesFan

That's so cool. I love it. Sorry I didn't respond sooner, but didn't see an email until today that you had replied to. Thanks Much!

I have a couple of questions from a new "portable" GPS user. I bought the Vista HCx and am having issues with the WAAS disabling after turning the unit off. My biggest problem is remembering to turn it back on. Thanks for pointing out it was a bug (I was begginning to think I was totally incompentant). Anyway, I noticed 2 irrating issues and wanted to know if it was normal with this and/or other handhelds. I only have base maps installed, because I wanted to see if I liked the unit before getting city navigator and trail software (another $200). 1) When caching the compass points in the direction of the cache and acts like I'm getting nearer (or as in the case of Williamsburg) acts like I was at the next cache even though I hadn't moved when pulling up the next one. Then suddenly as I'm still walking to the correct spot it suddenly says I'm getting further away, but still keeps pointing in the same direction. 2) I never get an accuracy better than 12-18 feet. Only once it dip to 10 feet accuracy. Is this typical?

AH - I never knew you could customize an avatar. I think that's great. I love the Philadelphia Eagles, and live in Virginia (hence my name VAEaglesFan). Any ideas?

Repel and Off are both good products. Deet isn't a health issue, unless you're putting near/on your face a lot. It's the inhaling of Deet (so I've heard) that is the dangerous part. Went out this weekend and sprayed only open skin, not clothing. No ticks, but LOTS (like whole feet covered) of chiggers. I recommend that you spray all of you, even your clothing. They like your feet and waist band areas. I live on 17 acres and this is the 1st real problem I've had. Ticks are standard, but the chiggers are the worst thing I've ever experienced. Cindy