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    The Legal Blood Caffeine Level

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Wow, after reading these posts I don't feel so bad about my big mug o' joe 3 times a day.

     

    I think everyone posting to this list would enjoy this website I happened upon a while back.

     

    www.energyfiend.com

     

    When you visit, click on "the caffeine database" to see how much caffeine is in most drinks. (Also the "Death by Penguin Mints" is kinda fun)

     

    By the by....I use to be a regular Mtn Dew drinker till Vault came out.

    12 oz can of Mtn Dew = 55 mg caff.

    12 oz can of Vault = 70 mg caff.

     

    Vault, it's the new Surge!

    Wooden Nickel Trading

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Now I must apologize to some of you. I made two trips to the post office yesterday. On the first trip I mailed four envelopes with coins. The lady behind the counter said I only needed 39 cents postage. I went back later in the day to send some more and the guy behind the counter said they needed 59 cents. So...sorry, but some of you may get a postage due notice.

     

    well, *supposedly* in order to send an awkward sized item (nickel/poker chip) in the mail (standard paper envelope or bubble mailer) you need to pay standard 39 cent postage PLUS 13 cents additional postage to cover the hand cancelling since the thicker envelope can't go thru the postal machines.

     

    Now I've had the following happen:

    -Paid extra, had it go thru the machine anyway and break the nickel

    -Paid extra, had it go thru the machine and get delivered in one piece

    -Rcvd nickels from cachers that paid extra and had them go thru the machine and get broken (or worse, have the machine push the coin or nickel right outta the envelope)

    -Rcvd nickels that had no extra postage, gone thru the machine, get broken

    -Rvcd nickels that had no extra postage, gone thru the machine, came out fine.

     

    However, the vast majority of the time, I've paid the extra 13 cents, handed them to the postal worker and had them arrive safely.

     

    In this case, I doubt that there'll be postage due tho.

    Hope everyone receives whole nickels! :D

    2006 Migo Geocoin Sale Jan 20-06

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Well...there was a little problem.

     

    The mint messed up the codes on the coins...engraved the wrong ones or multiples of correct ones.

     

    They have to be reminted. The current coins cannot be activated.

     

    Anybody that received one already has to wait for a new one to be shipped and then send back the bad one.

     

    And.....there's no new shipping date. yet.

     

    :anicute:

    Avatar Creation Requests, Submissions, And Help.

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted · Edited by Hydnckr

    Very cool Dino Hunters! I like it ! Even looks a bit like me....the hair and *duh* expression anyways. :anibad:

     

    Is there a way to add eyeglasses to him ?

     

    And is there a larger picture as well ? (larger in size) also since I'm very illiterate in computers I'd also like an image under 10k to upload as my avatar for my local caching group.

     

    I know it's a lot to ask for something that's free, but please know I appreciate it.

     

    Again, thanks very much B)

    Avatar Creation Requests, Submissions, And Help.

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Hey all you wonderfully generous and talented graphics folk....

     

    I'd love a new avatar, if someone has the time that is.

     

    Over a year or so ago I had one made by someone in this thread, but then I adjusted my geonick and it kinda became dated at that time.

     

    I like simplicity. I would like something that could be used as an avatar as well as become my personal geo-logo for a sig card or wooden nickel design.

     

    My name, Hydnckr, means quite literally hide-n-seeker. I live in NW Ohio, and I use a stick figure of a guy with his hands over his eyes as a logo currently. But it's kinda lame...

     

    If there was a way to incorporate a guy leaning against a tree (like he's counting for a game of hide and seek) with maybe an ammo can on the other side of the tree and then somehow incorporate the state of Ohio outline, well, that'd just be cool as heck! :P

     

    I'm open to other ideas or interpretations of my geo-nick as well.

     

    Many thanks to anyone who may be willing to give this a try. :P

    I Dont Get It...

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I left a note on the following

     

    Cache

     

    Now im sure its happened before and it will happen again. But this is just ridiculous. This log clearly shows that people will disregard the rules and general guidelines of geocaching and city ordinances just to get a FTF. This park is Directly across from my sisters house. There is a sign that clearly states hours it is open. Sunrise to sunset. I went to this park about 15 minutes after the cache was posted at 8:39pm. I noticed the hours and did not attempt to go after it. Even though i know the area.

     

    It just irritates me that these people (multiple) knowingly disregard any guideline.....

     

    I could go on but ...naw

     

    Bluevoodo

    I wonder why these types of topics are even started here on gc.com. If the OP has a problem with something that local cachers have done, then why doesn't the OP send a private email to those individual cachers?

     

    Also there exists the option of the airing of concerns in the local geocaching organization's forums.

     

    National forums are simply a way of causing angst rather than finding a solution.

     

    Oh, did I mention I'm from the local area ? and those "offenders" are friends of mine.

     

    There are local forums available at www.nwogeo.org

     

    Thanks! :anitongue:

    Wooden Nickel Trading

    in Trackables

    Posted · Edited by Hydnckr

    I just wanted to share the way that I've been shipping out my wooden nickel trades.

     

    I bought small ziploc style bags at Wal*Mart, they are 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" and you can get a hundred or so for a couple bucks in the craft dept.

    I put the nickels in those then tape the 2 nickels side by side to an index card, place another index card over that and slide the whole thing into a standard small envelope. 

     

    Postage: whether I've sent 2, 3 or 4 nickels they all meet the weight for standard 39 cent postage.  BUT...since they can't be run thru the machine at the post office, you need to add 13 cents worth of stamps to each envelope for hand sorting.  Also, if you go to the post office to drop them off they want the envelopes handed right to a postal worker instead of put in the regular mail slot.

     

    Hope this is helpful to someone  :anitongue:

    I posted this on page one of this topic and am reposting it here :laughing:

     

    I edited the info to reflect the new postal rates as well.

    Sad News

    in Trackables

    Posted

    I swapped sig items with BikeDog thru the mail, that's very sad news to hear.

     

    I can't imagine the feelings his family has to endure during these difficult times.

     

    :laughing::mad::huh:

    Shortcut To A Cacher's Profile

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    Hi....I've been known to find the long way around an issue to get an answer that is easy to find. So I'm hoping there's a shortcut around...

     

    In order to view a cacher's profile on gc.com I currently click on "HIDE & SEEK A CACHE" go down to "caches found by username," type in their name and then click on the last cache they found, go down to where their online log is and then click on their name. This works fine if the cacher has recently made a find and their name is not far down on the cache page. But, if it's a cacher that has not gone out for a long time or when I want to view the profile for Icon SP in order to see loggable geocoins it's quite an effort. I have the Icon SP profile saved as a bookmark on my home pc, but if I'm not home it's not easy.

     

    Any suggestions ?

    250 Free Coins

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Hi :D

     

    Just wanted to see if you could take a "gander" at GCNA09 - Where are the Swans

    (gander, swan, get it?) <_<

     

    no really, the cache was recently replaced as the first location was compromised. The new location is evidently in a small rock cave. There is mention of the word "cave" in the hint, as well as a recent log and the owner has posted a picture of the hidey hole.

     

    I think it probably satisfies the requirements for #11 but can I get a verification before I make a special trip to it ?

     

    Thanks for the great game, I'm having fun ! :rolleyes:

    Gbes Coin

    in Trackables

    Posted

    There are 2 different coins. I was told by the person that traded with me that one was sand and one was snow. At that time I was also told that there were 200 of each made.

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