GeoWomyn_SF_CA

I turn mine into art projects for travel bugs. I am making one now to take to GeoWoodstock this year

You can hold them anytime. I held one on Oct 21. Attendees were required to pose in a statue garden displaying some sort of anquish having to do with geocaching (ie DNFing). We even had a few geocachers to play the part of a Royal Court to preside over the festivities. You can see a video of it : The cache page for it is here.

I just got my cache approved last month and it is part of an exhibit in plain view. No fee is required to access it and the staff does not have be bothered in order for a cacher to access it. I did meet with the Director of the museum to get them to display it. They loved the idea. The cachers also like it of course because now there is a spot to safely leave travel bugs without fear of theft in downtown San Francisco. It's a win-win situation as fas I can see without breaking the guidelines.

I just completed my first geocaching event. I like themes so I made it a Wild West theme. We even had line dancing, horseshoe throwing and a 'saloon' You can see a video I edited of it here:

I make watercolor sketches of the caches I really enjoy and put them up on a blog for others to enjoy as well. I add a few notes along side them about my experience. my geocaching watercolor sketch blog I will also upload the drawing to the cache page in the gallery. --GW

An anonymous person made a of this movie I thought was pretty darn hilarious. All I know about this person is that he is a reviewer for Northern California.

I voted and so far the results make sense to me. When I look back at all the geoevents I have been to I would say that is what I am seeing.

I think images can add excitement to a hunt. I like this one just because I added my own watercolor to it. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...ec-ed5c455d9b88 And this one because it includes a photo strip of characters that people know in my area http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...96-bab213fc0a78 Mostly, I tend to use plain or textured backgrounds and one image. Good Things, GeoWomyn_SF_CA

"Has anyone used a video file (link) as part of a multi or puzzle cache?" I just released a video I made with other geocachers for GCZTA2 "GeoTales: Believe it or Not" It is a comedy as well as a puzzle. You need to be a premium member to access the cache page: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...96-bab213fc0a78 Or you can view it directly on YouTube at:

My TB has been rescued!! Special thanks to my hero ffuGzO who climbed the mountain to get it. Cachers are great!!

My TB has been rescued!! Special thanks to my hero ffuGzO who climbed the mountain to get it. Cachers are great!!

Hello Cachers, My travel bug called "Whip It" is in a heated race to England and somehow got stranded on a mountain in Chattahoochee Forest She is still in the lead with three other TBs but if she isn't moved soon all is lost. Would there be any intrepid cachers out there willing to resuce her? You don't have to get her to England but if she was left on the flat lands closer to people she would have a much better chance. I will sing your praises if you can help! :-) The link to my travel bug is: http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=78679 Her official travel bug name is: GBA to UK Racer: Whip It And she is in this cache: Rabun Bald GC92D5 http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...bd-cb52607323bd Thank you so much! GeoWomyn_SF_CA (Vivian)

Hello Cachers, My travel bug called "Whip It" is in a heated race to England and somehow got stranded on a mountain in Chattahoochee Forest She is still in the lead with three other TBs but if she isn't moved soon all is lost. Would there be any intrepid cachers out there willing to resuce her? You don't have to get her to England but if she was left on the flat lands closer to people she would have a much better chance. I will sing your praises if you can help! :-) The link to my travel bug is: http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=78679 Her official travel bug name is: GBA to UK Racer: Whip It Tracking Number: 473965 And she is in this cache: Rabun Bald GC92D5 http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...bd-cb52607323bd Thank you so much! GeoWomyn_SF_CA (Vivian)

Hi Everyone, Had anyone actually used a GPSMap60CS in Europe and used the Metro Guide Europe V8 software? I actually called Garmin and they told me I could use Metro Guide Europe V8 ($160) or City Navigator Europe ($349). However, when I look at their compatibility chart I do not see the Metro Guide listed as compatible. So now, I am looking for a real person who has actually used the Metro Guide version to verify I should buy this one. (I know that City Navigator Europe provides auto routing but the price is too high for a 3 week trip) I am going to Paris for three weeks and it sure would be nice to bring along my GPS. THANKS!!

I don't know if this is bad luck or what...but I created a travel bug called Nurse Hanes. The goal of Nurse Hanes was to give aid to geocachers who have hurt themselves in the line of duty. Unfortunately, the first cacher I handed it off to broke her arm within one week of receiving it.

I just LOVE interactive art caches and I have had some success in creating a cache like this. If you visit my Whimsical Wonders cache you can also see people's artworks in the gallery. Since I wanted everyone (especially the non-artists) to draw something I included templates of animals that I got from a craft shop (Michaels).

Hello All, Has anyone designed or heard of geocaching games you can play after a dinner party? Of course these games can not be logged since they are inside a house but nevertheless it would be nice if I could find a game. Thanks! GeoWomyn_SF_CA

Whoa! Ver-y nice. What sort of gear do you carry with you? Most of the time I take a snap shot and use my watercolors at home. On days I do have time to paint in the field though I take brushes, a container of water, paper towels, masking tape, a pencil, and portable watercolors (the pan kind:Yarka brand. These watercolors are more vibrant than the usual. I got them online at Dickblicks art supplies. I also use 140 lb weight watercolor paper.

I will do my best to write an entertaining log if I think the cache warrents it. Even if it doesn't I will write about the experience I had there with my buddies so they can enjoy my write ups. It's my way of saying "I had fun caching with you." I also take time with my logs as a thank you to the person who took the time to place it. If I really, really enjoy the cache I will also paint a watercolor sketch of it and add it to the log. I am a firm believer in "value added caching." No alphabet logs for me!

My bracket just broke last week after 3 months of use. For me, it seems like I use lots of arm and torque strength to get the GPS off the main bracket that is attached to the bike despite pressing the release button. Taking the GPS off and on the bike is no easy feat by any means.

Three or four of us will be by this weekend to help!

Mt View Surplus on El Camino is a good source. 1299 El Camino MT View 94040 650-969-2381

Ah-HAH!! That worked for me. Thank you so much and everyone who wanted to help me. I am back in business!! (I would never have guessed they would have hid it under "switch to product." Now I am off to add the free upgrade.

Hello Everyone, This morning I used some key combination (I don’t remember what) on my PC to hide my maps from view, and now I can’t get them back. Does anyone know of short cut key or procedure that toggles the map back on? All I see is the grid. PS: I have consulted the Help menu but I can not find the answer. Thanks!! -GeoWomyn_SF_CA

Success!! It turns out I did not wait long enough as jeepntj stated. I re-ran the updater exe file, and this time I waited patiently. I am very happy to say I now have a fully functioning GPS!! Thank you everyone for your contributions to my problem. Not only did you save me money in returning this unit back to Garmin I can now continue caching! You are truly a dream team