Nekkar

While it is true that I may have missed out on a couple of first to finds, the problem for myself and others is that we are not receiving the e-mail notifications at all. The only way I become aware of new local caches is by manually searching my nearest "not found" page.

Maybe this has already been addressed, but I never seem to be able to use the search function properly, so I'll just ask again if that’s alright. Recently, several cachers I know, including myself have not been receiving new cache notifications. Others I know of are continuing to receive them. At first I thought it was a problem with my ISP, but the more people I talked with, the more I’m convinced it’s a problem with the site. I’m fully aware that the notifications are not a substitute for searching the website for new caches, but it’s something that’s been working for quite awhile, and now it’s apparently not. (At least for me and some others I know.) Anybody else out there having this problem? Any suggestions?

By the way, if you have enough time to think about all that, you really HAVE to get out more and GOOOOOOOOOOOOO CACHING!!!!!!!! I don't normally reply to threads, (lurker) but this one just made me laugh. It's only natural to utilize the latest tools in any activity. Or would you prefer to use wooden sticks and leather balls when you play a round? Anyway, you still have to get out there and find the dang thing regardless of how you determine the location.

Thanks Webscouter. That's looks to be just the ticket. Still, anymore suggestions are always welcome.

OK, some more information would be helpful. We need to load individual gpx. files to the Palm so CacheMate can then open them. So we need to convert them first to a PDB file.

I've done my search, but still couldn't find a quick answer for what I was looking for. How do you convert a loc. or GPX file into a PDB file. Without the use of GSAK. Or, since I'm doing this research for a fellow cacher who is a Mac user, can GSAK run on a Mac. Any help would be appreciated.

You know, I was going to close this topic a couple of days ago after Keystone's prompt reply. I'm glad I didn't. Lots of good information here on the mysteries of the review process. Thanks to all who've contributed.

Ok, one more quick question. What would happen if the reviewer were to review, and approve the cache while I was in the process of making a change to the cache page? I suppose the last saved page on the GC server would be the one approved. Forgive me for my ignorance, but I’m guessing that would that be correct?

Thank you Keystone for answering my question so fast. That's all I need to know. Topic can be closed. Now a personal note. I lurk in the forums quite a bit, and have learned a great deal. And I just want to say that I appreciate the level headed intelligent information, and advice that keystone offers. In so many cases I've seen subjects go so far off topic that the original topic is nearly forgotten. Keystone is usually there to re-direct the conversation back to the subject of the original poster, and if he can't, then there's a good reason the topic should be closed. Thanks again.

What is the order in which caches are reviewed? I think I read somewhere in the forums that if you edit a cache page waiting to be reviewed, it goes back of the queue. Is this true or not? Oh, and I did do a search, and unless I didn’t phrase it correctly, I didn’t get much results.

Me too. Save that for the log book. Although, I have to be honest, I don't always write a novel with every log. But every once in a while something strikes me and I get into a mood to elaborate, or at least exaggerate. Thanks for all your responses.

OK, I’ve done my searches, and I know there is a limit on the size that a log posted on the cache page can be, but I couldn’t find what the size is, or what determines it. Is it the number of characters (letters and spaces)? Or lines? Or something else?

Ok, I just bothered to look at you profile, and it seems you have already figured it out. Good for you. And again, good luck.

Normally I don't post, but for some reason this forum topic made me think of a good self-serving prank. Still, since I’m not into that sort of mischief, I’ll offer some solid advice. Assuming you know which caches you have found, go to the web page for those caches, and on the upper right hand corner of the page there are several choices to click on. Select the first one that reads “Log your visit.” A new window will open up in which you can enter your log. On that page be sure to select the “type of log,” (Found it) and the “date logged,” (the date you found it.) Be sure to enter a description of your experience of your cache hunt in the “Comments” box, then, at the bottom of the page, click on the “Submit log entry” button to log your find. And if I can offer some additional advice on a pet peeve, in your on-line log, try to avoid using just abbreviations to log your find. Abbreviations such as TNLNTFTC are in my opinion a lazy form of logging a cache. Save that for the logbook where space may be limited. The geocachers I know that have hidden caches really enjoy the on-line logs, and usually when a geocacher puts even a little thought into it, they can be really interesting or funny. Most cachers I know do not make a regular habit of going to their caches and reading the log books, so the only feedback they get is from the on-line logs. I know for myself, I have recieved a lot of positive feed back from cache owners due to the logs I have posted. Good luck, happy caching, and welcome to the fun!

GSAK is the easiest way I know of. Open the PQ using GSAK, then select "file" then "export" and chose "MapSend WPT file". Generate the file and save it. Then in MapSend Topo, under the "Waypoints" tab, chose "Load from File" and select the generated file.

Okay, just to stay on-topic, Larry’s Donuts. Next to the Daily Breeze in beautiful Torrance California. When we were teenagers we’d make a “donut run” to Larry’s after consuming “mass quantities.” Larry used potato flour in his donuts which we always thought was unique. Larry’s is long gone, but if he were still there it would certainly be a geocaching fuel station. Just for the record, his daughter who would sometimes work at the shop was voted “Miss San Pedro” back in the 70’s, and she was hot. I have fond memories of her handing me crullers.

Finally, a topic I'm well qualified to comment on. Lurking, always lurking... but learning too.

I'm having the exact same problem that Bob Rich is having, only I'm using a Motorola T720 with Cingular. Anyone have an answer?

That's a good question. We are planning a 700 mile road trip to the eastern Sierras, and it would be a lot more convenient to have several GPX files for the different areas we will be traveling through on the Pocket PC, rather than lug around the laptop. Although I think I know what the answer is, Meridian. By the way, SporTrak Pro, Toshiba 405e.

I agree with you Adam. Spoiler pictures should not be submitted. While there are no rules dictating the posting of spoilers, common sense, and courtesy to the cache owner by not posting is the right thing to.

The problem is that this particular cacher is posting pictures of every cache container camouflaged or not, and not indicating that the image is a spoiler. In some cases the location is also revealed.

My friend I and each sent in for our rebates at about the same time, and around three months later we each received our rebate checks. The only difference is that I sent in for the 30 dollar rebate, but got a check for 50 dollars. Awfully nice of them. By the way, I didn’t do it on this rebate but have on others; send in the rebate requirements by certified mail. It only costs a couple of dollars, and on a big rebate, it’s a little extra insurance. Also, I read it gets their attention.

After reading through this thread again, I took the advice to look at the back of my SporTrak Pro, and guess what? A small crack. It doesn’t surprise me considering a 75 percent failure rate on these SporTrak cases. Thales should replace the case on any unit regardless of whether or not the warranty period has expired. As for those owners who have not seen any cracks; keep looking. One more thing. If there has not been a change of the plastic formulation in the case, any case you receive from Thales will be prone to the same problem. Do we really want to go through the hassle of sending our receivers back to the manufacturer every time a defect in the case is noticed, and possibly being charged for repair when it is obvious that the problem is with the manufacturer and not with the user? It’s enough to make want to buy a Garmin, but I have too much invested by means of cables, software, brackets, and user familiarity to switch units. For their own good, and ours, Thales needs to step up and admit there’s a problem, take corrective action, and satisfy existing customers, before this issue becomes so big, it’s the deciding factor for future GPSr owners.

I have a SporTrak Pro, purchased in July of 2003, Torrance, CA. Date code is 1502. Two (2) cracks visible. I have been monitoring the cracks since I first became aware of the problem several months ago. One crack has increased slightly in size, the other unchanged. You can be sure I will be contacting Thales before the warranty expires. Although I must say that I can’t complain too much. I bought the unit new from the local Boating World for 149.99US! It was the last one, and they were not going to carry the Magellan line of products any longer. That’s a great price, but it gets better. I sent in for the 30 dollar rebate, and guess what I got in the mail last week? A check for fifty bucks! So I’m figuring $112.36 final cost. Oh, I forgot to add the cost of the stamp.

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