Star*Hopper

"Facts are stubborn things..." ~John Adams ~*

Airzona Rain....ain't that a oximoroan? There used to be a band by that name....they never showed up. All serialness aside....hearing some things I've heard, if you do have a postponement (go to the rain date), you can almost always count on some still showing up on the rained out date. Just be prepared for however you're gonna deal with those. And if your luck runs like mine....count on it raining on the rain date too! COUNT on it! ~*

How 'bout contacting Magellan's PR or Ad Dept? I'd imagine they'd help with anything that gets them some buzz. And I'd guarantee you there's a record there, somewhere....just a matter of finding who's holdin' it. ~*

THIS!!!!!11 All the 'stuff' mentioned in this thread are some of the reasons I just don't mess with Travelers any more. Too much potential for theft, deprivation or other loss, associated angst - & wa-y-y too much extra paperwork. I've seen mention in here of making replicas (i.e. scans or photocopies of genuine 'registered' pieces), laminated for protection from handling, & 'launched' on their journey. This seems to me to be a good preventive measure, since it removes much of the 'attractiveness' of the item, & the token can still serve the purpose it was intended for. If I ever did decide to get into 'em, I think that's about the only way I'd do it. Do others consider this an acceptable practice? ~*

I'm no expert on the matter, but I think something like a Colorado GPSr (in lieu of the laptop) might be a cheaper solution. My Bro-in-law got one (the 400) for Xmas, & I'm amazed at all that beauty can do! And only 1 (ONE) button on it!! ~*

yepMy money's on, they just looked for your cache to add a number beside their name. And double-or-nothing on, if it hadn't been yours it would've been someone else's. ~* Your post read like it was contradicting mine and the portion you snipped of TheTexasGringo's, when in fact it did not. His stated purpose for the cache was for a cacher to come and find it. If a cacher found the cache, he met the cache's stated purpose no matter what his reasons were to go geocaching. \ Your attempt to add snark to the issue did not serve your purpose, in my opinion. I've noticed that MANY of your posts are critical of other posters, & have little or nothing to do with the subject being discussed, as mine did. I believed what I said, else I wouldn't have said it....and I said it in a humorous vein. If you want to read something into it that was not intended, I certainly can't stop you; but then again if you don't like what I write, you can always stop reading my posts. Plain enough for you? Hoping you feel better about yourself, ~*

He does too! It unfortunately induces an almost constant state of diahrrhea, & as side effect, is why his tail glows in the dark. And lightning bugs flock to him. (You'll note he din't respond in the "What flashlight..." thread.) ~* *aka Psycho Urban Cache #69: "Vinny's Orehouse" - Coming Soon - Watch For It!!!!

Way-ull, the small 'un is about 15" x 12" x 6" - I forget its name. The big'n I've never measured....it's named 'Chevy Blazer'. ~*

....the right thing. ~*

I carry a variety, actually.... Never hurts to have some extra.....you can always count on somebody forgetting to bring one! ~*

ACES! I'm rollin' up here -- 'bout to need rib therapy! \just sayin' ~*

Now that's funny right there - I don't care who yer ignorin'!! ~*

But then again, that's the hider's interpretation. Just try outguessing THAT!! ~*

Oh - forgot to add..... Back when I's first getting started, & reading everything I could find about the game.....somewhere out there I remember the words "Hints are an art-form". Unfortunately, many among us aren't artists! ~*

On another side note - one of my all-time faves: As most of you are prolly aware (especially post-Katrina), New Orleans & its surrounds are, basically speaking, below sea level. What you might not be aware of is - since the water table is so high, that's the reason for the various above-ground burial vaults & crypts, etc in cemetaries there, which you've doubtless seen in many photos, movies etc, if not in person. Anyway, as the tale goes, an LSU sophomore has a Saturday night date with a frisky Loyola coed -- they go barhopping on Bourbon St, "painting the town", & by the end of the evening are pretty much 'toxon stinko'. As they're passing one of these cemetaries, she admits to a long held fascination to make love atop one of the crypts. The guy eagerly offers to fulfill her fantasy....and so ......... By mid-week, the coed starts feeling awful - very feverish & achy, thinking she might've caught a cold or flu from exposure while lying atop the cold granite of the tomb, so decides to visit the campus health clinic. The nurse tells her to disrobe, & gives her a quick physical exam....and basically confirms it's a bad cold. As the coed is dressing, the nurse asks, "By the way, how old are you?" "I'm twenty-one. Why?" she responds. "Oh....I was just wondering. It says across your butt that you died in 1907." And now back to your regularly scheduled program! & no, Vinny.....not 'Tails from the Crypt'!! ~*

Isn't the "Leave it blank" directive on the cache submission form a rather recent revision? (Gawsh I sure hope my memory isn't that bad!!) From some of the ones I've seen, it serves a purpose that was needed LONG ago!! Still, the worst I've ever done is decrypt, say "well, that's no help" -- and moved on. ~*

And if you don't, let us know anyway, please! \you can do it you can do it you can, BIG VIN! \\oh....and tell Mr. Houdini the Mrs. sends her regards? ~*

They say "Never say never!" - but I'd say, no, never. I dunno, prolly it's the way I was raised, but cemetaries in my not-so-humble opinion aren't places for the general public to be playing games. You can "love cemetaries" and "appreciate the history" all you want to, & visit them for those purposes.....without being there in a game-playing role. Imagine how you'd feel if you were visiting the grave of some dearly loved family member or friend, maybe recently departed, paying respects, praying, or whatever.....and a van pulls up nearby, parks & a band of yahoodies burst on the scene yukking it up & creating enough disturbance to rival a 76-piece brass band. Extreme comparison? Remember, this is Geocaching!! -- where "all's fair in love & glory"!! But mostly, I'd never place one there simply because I have witnessed what Geocachers are willing to do....make that, WILL do, to a place - all for the sake of putting one more digit beside their 'name', on a website 99% of the world will never see. Yes, these same fine, upstanding, "Salt Of The Earth" people - who can be trusted to be on their VERY best behaviour, & never wreck nor disfigure public or private property, just beause they're Geocachers!! -- and their Guidelines say so!!! No, thank you. ~*

So, Vin. Ya gonna make 'em non-PMO, or not? ~* \edge o' my seat

That's a VERY good point, Bri! Prolly covers a good majority of the "not playing fair" stuff. We should keep it in mind more. ~*

Well as a matter of fact, you DID come off sounding rather rude. I know that I have checked those guidelines in the past, but not too recently as I have yet to officially hide my first cache. I just figured that since the measurements of those containers were not posted with the online description, someone else who may have used them could help to clear the air. As for them being "Tupperware sized", to me that's all relative. Some folks may not have several different Tupperware containers for which to compare, and since they truthfully are not Tupperware, true comparisons might not be accurate. As a matter of fact, I would not even attempt to put a sandwich into either of the two smallest containers, because I know they wouldn't fit. However, if that's the best description available, then I guess that's what I'll have to go with. I'll forgive you for sounding rude, but next time someone asks a legitimate question, you might want to consider cutting them some slack...they may not be as experienced as you are. Just passing 41 hours without sleep, running on hi-test coffee - I tried to be helpful, point you to the information you needed, cite it for you....and keep it below a 3-page essay. I realized it sounded a little brusque, and rather than re-compose it for the 7th time I lead in with the 'disclaimer', which was as honest as I could make it. Brief & to the point.....and show you where you could find & verify the info. My bad! Thank you for forgiving me, I really needed that. I sincerely apologize for trying to help you -- I won't make the same mistake again. Have a nice eternity. ~*

Anyone else wonder why they only specify the items that MIGHT lend the appearance of bomb parts, & studiously avoid the "... other objects"? IF IT AIN'T EVIL ENOUGH TO BE NEWS....WE'LL MAKE IT!!!! ~*

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Hasn't stopped Vinny. ~*

Griz, Griz, Griz. Geocachers? OBEY?? Aww c'mon-n-n-n-n-n! ~*