gallahad
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Becauce ONE of my other interests is wood carving, I leave a hand carved Owl figure as a souvenir for the FTF in my regular caches. Pic on my "web page in progress" www.geocities.com/gvcache
It's something personal, from my own hand, and it is unusual enough that I believe it makes a good souvenir.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
[This message was edited by gallahad on September 25, 2003 at 03:34 PM.]
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Unfamiliar with EASY GPS (now there's an oxymoron) but check to make certain the map datum in your download is consistent with the default datum for your GPSr. If you set and WGS84 and your downloading NAD83, etc., it'll drive ya nuts.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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... I have to agree with Stunod that a newbie needs a few more finds under their belt before going for the difficult." [/quote
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Yep, jarja_grl, 'specially when your GPSr says your on top of the thing and its 35 (or more) feet away. You gotta get that experience on something fairly easy to find or you may become frustrated and decide on a couch potato sport.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Best primer I have in my library is Create Your First Web Page in a Weekend (Steven E. Callihan) and you might also want to let Google find you some on-line sources that'll help quite a bit.
I have found that referring folks to:
http://www.htmlcodetutorial.com/
works fairly well.
Also check thread "Cool Looking Cache Pages (html)" where PDOP's has some recommended primer sites.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
[This message was edited by gallahad on September 23, 2003 at 04:05 PM.]
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My curiosity re. the frog image is now satisfied and I must say, Jeremy, I had no idea that so much thought might have gone into its selection as a symbol for our sport.
Regardless of how folks might feel about it (some seem to like it, some hold a lesser view of its appropriateness) it is clear that the decision to use it was based upon intellectual rather than emotional reasoning.
Nice job Mr.J....
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Run with it Kealia....
You've got my vote.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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While I am not into the 4x4 crawler activities, my son belongs to a group that is just as passionate about that sport as most of us are about geocaching. I think this idea has merit. Next time I see the kid I'll present the idea.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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quote:
... "Etiquette Police" ... I don't much like that term, ... :Sorry, KA; meant no disrespect. Wanted to grab some attention. Have seen a lots of policing among these threads so I just combined all those little thoughts and the title surfaced.
No hard feelin's..........
Appreciate your prompt response and clearly understandable instructions.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Anybody with a "Hemi" association would never steer ya wrong.Tnx..............
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Re: the holding of breath and turning blue.
I learned from my kids that those kinds of reactions simply result in lapses of unconciousness so I'm not likely to try that. And being impolite, eventhough it is one weapon within my arsenal, would be my least favored choice. Hey, now that I think of it, maybe I was unconcious when I submitted the thing originally - but that would have been a malady associated with old age rather than holding my breath.
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"You have temporarily disabled your cache page. When you do this, the cache is removed from the approval queue. ... To fix this, go to your cache page and click the "enable" button near the title of the cache.
Sincerely,
The Etiquette Police"
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Sheeesh!! Well, is my face red?
Perhaps I could be excused cuz it's my first hide?
I have looked all over my cache page (even used the browser's "find" feature) and UTL any reference to the cache I submitted and, inadvertently, disabled.
Also:
"My hidden caches (show archived)
You haven't hidden any caches yet."
Would it make things easier if I simply resubmitted it?
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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The Geocaching.com faq page reads:
"If I post a new cache, how long does it take to be listed on the web site?
Because each cache is reviewed by a volunteer, it may take up to 2 days to have your cache posted to the web site. Usually it takes much much less time - but be patient! Someone will approve your cache shortly. It does take longer on the weekends since we receive a larger volume of caches during this time."
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I submitted a cache for posting on the site three days ago and, except for an automated email response announcing that the information had been received, I've heard nothing since.
I would consider it bad form to begin making inquiries at this time (three days isn't that far off the stated goal) but I'm wondering if it would be unreasonable to submit an inquiry after five days.
Any geocaching etiquette police out there who can help??
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Sorry, Anton, but I don't see any solid connection between Ham radio and Geocaching.
Ham radio remains classified as a public service. Geocaching is considered a sport (by those who participate in it). Except for the probability that both of these activities appeal to people with intellectual interests which obviously exceed those of the typical couch potatoe, I see them as separate activities. But I must admit that the Fox Hunt/Geocache mix activity (as long as control of the "fox" complies with FCC Rules) sounds interesting.
I've been a Ham for about forty years and a Geocacher for about three months. Personally, I don't want to mix the two.
K6RAS
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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I'm neither left nor right. But up; (defined "positive" - don't get cute) now there's a concept.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
[This message was edited by gallahad on September 17, 2003 at 09:17 PM.]
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Tnx fer the microlog joefrog. You do nice work.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Originally posted by GeoCan:...definately not in a place and appearance that LOOKS like a IED (Improvised Explosive Device).
Well I'll be darned. Hey, thanks for defining IED. We used to call 'em clandestine devices. Some of 'em pretty tricky to render safe.
Is my age revealed????
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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quote:
Originally posted by The Hole-in-the-wall Gang:Hi from the UK too ...
Cheers, John
Syhrag va qrpelcg
If fluency in qupelcg means you can both read and write without a "cheet sheet" my hat's off to you.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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It is claimed by some that WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation system) accuracy can take you within one meter of your target. But the FAA (who developed the system) doesn't lay claim to anything better than 7 meters. WAAS satellites aren't as abundant as GPS satellites. There are two of them serving our part of the world - assuming you live somewhere in the Americas. With one WAAS satellite over the Pacific Ocean and another over the Atlantic Ocean, you may not always receive their signals due to conflicts with the horizon. They are in geostationary orbit so they are always over the same position with respect the earth's surface, and buildings, etc. can get between you and the satellite(s). I'm not familiar with your GPSr but some will display information re: whether they are, or are not, receiving WAAS support signals.
Check out http://gps.faa.gov/programs/WAAS/waas.htm and its links. It may help answer more of your questions.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Wouldn't it be nice to have a couple of folders on your cache page. Say.... one labeled "My Finds, another labeled "My Hides", and maybe one more labeled "Caches Logged"? These would simply link the user to the lists that now appear on the page with each login. Could having folders on "My Cache Page" be used as an incentive for becoming a Premium Member? Could the CITO philosophy apply to clutter on "My Cache Page"?
Just a thought...................
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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"God dadgum acronyms !! I am new at this and so is the person below me."
And the person below him, and so on, and so on....
Sure, I read the forums. I admit it; I'm obsessed with this stuff. Well, maybe not obsessed, exactly. But it sure is lot-o-fun.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Well Alicia, Sean, you've already gotten a lot of information here. I can only add that, in my opinion, a cache in a small opaque plastic container is certainly less likely to draw suspicion than something like an ammo box, plastic or metal pipe, or one of those tubular military surplus containers. I'd like to use an ammo box but I have chosen to stick with the "tupper ware" type of container simply to avoid raising the ire of some concerned public official. I also carry a complete printout of "Frequently Asked Questions About Geocaching" so share with anyone who may have serious questions about the sport.
Ain't never had no problem of no kind.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Taking time out to locate a cache on long trips helps break the monotony of the drive. During a recent stop in Pocatello my wife and I dropped the coordiantes for a cache site into the GPSr and found it was pretty close to the freeway. We pulled off in an area close to the cache coordinates, locked up the car and began our walk to the "prize". After unnecessarily climbing a very steep slope (we later learned that a local road would have taken us to the top) we found that the cache was still quite a distance so I suggested my wife remain at the top of the hill (like a gentleman should) while I walked back to get the car. UhOh.... "honey, let me have your keys cuz I think I locked mine in the car". "Well, that's just great, cuz I locked my purse in the car and my keys are in it"!. We walked to a nearby industrial park to borrow a phone. Locksmith arrived in about an hour and restored access to the car. We drove to the top of the hill and I got to do some more walking. She wasn't in the mood to participate further. I searched for about an hour at the place the coordinates said I'd find it - "it's gotta be here somewhere, but it ain't. I did find a large quantity of foxtails and other nasty weeds. She took pitty on me and came to help but we both came up empty. Then, the screen on my Magellan Meridian Plantinum went blank. Batteries are good; power is on. Didn't matter what button I pressed there was no response from the GPSr. Perhaps somebody's sending us a message? We closed up shop on the hunt and dragged ourselves back to the car; GPSr still not working. Returned to our intended route and finally got a hint of life from the GPSr after a 30 minute cool-down. Next day it was working normally. We'll try to Pocatello cache again next year - but with a spare key in my shoe.
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Kordite's post pretty much says it all.....
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Check out:
http://www.Groundspeak.com/support/default.asp?kb=9
It reads, in part:
"Sometimes, a Travel Bug has been removed from a cache, but for some reason the finder does not log it. Unfortunately as a result, the Travel Bug icon on the cache page remains there, and geocachers can get frustrated when they arrive at the cache and find it missing.
If you are the owner of the Travel Bug, all you need to do is log the Bug and "grab it," but not indicate that you took it from that cache. You can then either leave a note on the Travel Bug page that you removed it so when the next person logs it they understand why it wasn't listed in a cache.
(note: even if it is not indicated as being retrieved from the previous cache, the next cache it is placed in will be figured into the distance travelled).
If you are not the owner, email the owner and let them know about this knowledge base article so they can remove it. If that doesn't work, notify the administrators at Geocaching.com and they will remove it from the cache.
Don't despair if a Travel Bug goes missing. In many cases the Travel Bug has been moved to another cache and the last person just didn't know how to log it. Hopefully the next geocacher that finds it will log the find."
"Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
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Thanks fer the info. Now I understand what an "owner" is (although I do see the term applied rather loosely here and there) and why some features don't work unless you're the "owner"."Today's truth remains valid only as long as it withstands the test of tomorrow's discoveries" - George Hicks
WHAT DO YOU LEAVE FOR FIRST FINDERS?
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Ooops, got mixed up with the edit icons and selected the wrong one...
Too bad this discussion thread system invites us to "delete" a message we previously created, then announces that you can't get there from here.
[This message was edited by gallahad on September 25, 2003 at 04:11 PM.]