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Exactly, how else are we suppost to introduce Geocaching to other people? "Go out to the highways and byways and bid them to come in!" That's exactly what I do! (Hint: Occupation) Although the majority of my passengers don't really understand the capabilities of a GPSr: That's one of them there tracking devices, huh? I have had some folks who at least had heard the term, and one just last week had actually gone caching with her brother. I wonder just how many I've turned on to the sport since I started...

Doing a keyword search for "Indiana Spirit" resulted in over 200 ISQ caches. It wasn't run as a PQ and I don't have it bookmarked, so it may not be exactly what you're seeking, but here's a link to the list: Indiana Spirit Quest caches Precisely my point. Doing a search like that is just too time consumptive , and all you get is a .loc file. Looks like I need to take this question to the GC website request forum. A PQ by cache name or a buncha PQ's for the whole state(s) would be necessary here. Thanks Cary!

I'm wondering if anyone has bookmarked the entire 'Indiana Spirit Quest' series of caches? If so, would someone please share it with the rest? There's no way I know of to run a pocket query and search by name... Thanks!

I have to agree with a larger font (or bolder, anyway) for the waypoint code. However, let's not start putting it in the cache name, please! Having tried it both ways with the PQ, I much prefer a unique name for each cache, rather than GCXYZ. In a 'target rich' environment, I find that I can't remember which cache I just logged when using the GC number. I can, however remember the name. Not to mention that it makes 'Sort by name' pretty much useless...

I was more concerned that the thread be closed, since it has sold. If I buy yet another GPSr, I'll end up having to sleep outside with it...

Enough, I should think. Hopefully, by now the OP should have enough information to make an informed deicision to go ahead and do it anyway. Is there any requirement that we actually have 38, Keystone? Maybe someone could search and see if there's anything in the 'guidelines' or the 'creed'. I'm not too up on that, myself. Don't do it. For the love of little green apples, PLEASE!

Has this item sold?

My 2c: I have been wanting more than 500 caches in a PQ for some time. As it stands, I have to run two 500 cache queries, and then run three filters in GSAK to get the results pared down to 500 caches in the area I plan on caching (it's shaped like an upside-down L). Nothing like having to carry two GPSrs just to make certain that I don't miss a cache that's only 30 miles from my house. Having 1000 cache queries (and preferably more filtering options within the query) would certainly be a boon. Really? I need to take another look at the three that I have, then...

Started with a MeriGreen. Got a eTrex Camo to sell on eBay and ended up keeping it as backup and kids' receiver. Primary GPSr now is a MeriPlat. Looking at buying a eXplorist 500 but don't want to spend more money on the software...

Can't get a single cache page to load. Not one... It IS Friday, the 13th, though...

Exactly. I do have some experience with other units (SporTrak, Legend, 60CS), but it has been limited. Because of this, I generally try not to make broad statements. Per my first post: And of course, your mileage may vary... Of the units I've cached with, I still prefer my MeriPlat. I'm hoping to lay my hands on an eXplorist 500 or 600 soon to compare with the 60C(CS). Who knows, I may be switching...

That's deceptive and not a fair comparison. Like I said, I know it's a worn out cliche. Still, though, most of the caching that I've done in parks or forests has involved trees being overhead. My Meris do tend to get better reception in those situations than do some other receivers. Like I finished the post earlier:

Based on the units I own, I prefer the ones with a quad antenna. I have yet to try any of the newer patch units, but the one that I have gets very poor reception under cover. The quad antenna units I have get decent reception almost anywhere. I know it's a worn out cliche, but the following pictures really were taken in the basement of my house, right next to the computer. No, they don't have 'lock', but they are receiving signals in the basement. On occasion, I can get 'lock' upstairs, indoors. The 60 is an excellent unit, but I prefer the larger screen and SD expandability of the Meridian series. Since you already have the Topo software for the Meridian, it might be advantageous to stick with the Merigold. As many times as the topic gets brought up, I think it really boils down to which one you like. Try them both out as suggested. Either unit will help you get to the cache. Finding it is still up to you, no matter how accurate the receiver.

Darn, there goes any chance of me being able to buy the thing from you at a discount! Have fun.

"slamming" virtuals? Where? I don't see that anywhere.

There are times when I'd rather see a virt than an actual cache placed. I can think of a few caches I've had to forego, just because there was no way to search for the cache without being too obvious about it.

Saint James Court by Show Me The Cache is something like what you are talking about. Most people just print the pictures. He has another cache called Virtually Uncoordinated in Louisville that doesn't even require a GPS to find as it's entirely pictures

Instead of clearing the memory, why not do 'Menu' 'Setup' 'Initialize'? This allows you to enter your coordinates (or city/state) and time, which results in a faster sat lock. You do have the coords to your house, right?

The caretakers keep a ready supply of rotting meat? Sounds a little too much like something from a Jason movie to me...

Do you have details? Is it actual legislation, or just park policy? Big difference. Changing policy is always possible, repealing and modifying legislation is durn near impossible without a major uproar from the voters and/or special interests. My understanding was that it was from the legislature, but in reviewing the IN DNR website, it may be policy.Here is the pertinent PDF from the DNR homepage. Perhaps one of the more prominent IN cachers (Deermark, Indy Diver, etc.) could explain it, but my understanding is that they are limiting the # of caches that can be placed in State parks, and requiring permits for all of them (only good for a year, etc.). While searching for the pertinent reg, I came across this article, which may be of use to those in SC.

Perhaps the title is a little over the top, but think about it though. Having grown up in the Charleston area, practically everything is an historical area. First, we outlaw it in historical areas, then parks, then... In other words, this legislation could be the first stage in what may result in an eventual ban on the sport. I no longer reside in SC, but I will be dropping my two cents to those responsible for this proposal, as 1/5th of my cache finds have been in SC! Indiana cachers are facing a similar numbskull piece of legislature, which has required them to pull dozens of already approved caches. In some Indiana parks, the only people currently paying the fees (and yes, SC state parks charge admission) are cachers, and they are out there cleaning up the messes of the idiots who snuck in...

Okay, I just don't get it. I thought that existing queries already in the queue were generated before new queries, but now I don't know. I checked off my "Closest Caches" query last night to run today. 5+ hours into the day (PST) it still has not generated. Just out of curiousity, I set up a identical (*) query and it was in my mailboxin in less than one minute. Is it just me? (*)Actually, there is a difference, now that I look at it. One is from zip code; the other from coords, but still...

Welcome to the addiction! You've got a great bunch of cachers in the area to learn from and/or cache with. I would recommend that you try to attend the next event cache you can get to. You've got one coming up in Reading on the 16th that's pretty close to the cache you found. Check it out here. Have fun!

According to your profile page, it's 1999... Have fun and congrats on your 2K when you get it! OT: I think it's pretty much okay as long as you don't put your fake container inside a real one. There's a light pole cache in a rest area in either SC or GA that's like that...

Testing... Hello! Edit: That was scary! Never mind... Move along, nothing to see here.