Beefy4605

I'll gladly adopt any and all coins . You can release them for me and I'll watch their travels. Send me a PM.

We could talk all day ( and night ) about this but the only way you will know for sure is to put a TB Hotel cache out there and then sit back and wait . Hopefully it will be used frequently and you will get to see so many of those lovely coins (and TB's ) that are out there travelling. I wish you luck. icons and smilies

Geocaching Ireland Website Click on that and it will take you to a link on our website that will show you how to get every cache in Ireland with 5 PQ's. Sign up and we will help you with anything else you need to know for your trip . edit - 21/8/ 2009 Geocaching Ireland is down for a server upgrade - dont panic it will be back soon.

Agree with Parkmoy - play the game the way you want. If someone else wants to play a different way - let them . It's not about the numbers / FTF's /Travel Bugs/Geocoins /Mega Events/ Events/ Earthcaches / CITO events/ micro's/ ammo cans etc/etc . Delete or add to this list as you require Its about what you want it to be about and what makes you happy .

You have a few options - 1- Iphone with a downloadable application fron Groundspeak. Costs - I'm not sure it could be a monthly/ yearly fee. I don't have one so others can tell you what they think of it. 2- Nokia - N95/97/5800 / E71 An N or E series with built in GPS should run Trimble Geocache Navigator check on the website for compatibility. I had this in a N95 (classic and the 8gb versions) it worked well and I found my first 100 caches with it .For nokia it is a free application but no signal = no caching. 3- Windows mobile - I know there are applications out there . What they are and how they work and costs I have no idea- but I'm sure someone will be along shortly to tell you. 4- Blackberry - Again you can use Trimbles Geocache Navigator but this time you have to pay a yearly / monthly subscription as above no signal = no caching OR- you can use Blackstar . I looked at this but it seemed complicated and could only hold a limited number of caches . To me it seemed complicated so I moved on . Others may tell you differently - it's only my opinion. OR - CacheBerry click here A one off payment of $15 approx (£7) lets you download your PQ's direct to the phone and store them , sort by distance ,hunt them with a compass ,google maps or a radar view ( latest beta) log them as you find them . You can either log them directly or send the found logs to your desktop for logging when you get home. In my humble opinion I'd go for a Blackberry with CacheBerry . You won't be disapointed . MAKE SURE YOU GET AN UNLIMITED DATA PLAN AS ALL OF THESE APPLICATIONS USE A LOT OF DATA ESPECIALLY IF YOU START DOWNLOADING CACHES WHILE OUT AND ABOUT.

Not so . Cacheberry has a one off fee of $14.95 and as a premium member you can send the PQ's straight to your phone , where you can then download the files and import them and go caching . You can - 1- download caches straight to your phone for retreival when out of signal range. 2- use the compass to navigate to the cache . 3- log the caches in order that you find them . 4- export all notes to your desktop and then upload to GC.com meaning less time at the computer logging finds. 5- add waypoints when doing multistage caches. The above is only some of the benifits and features of Cacheberry . The developer is working hard on the program and Radar view and other ideas are coming soon, also any questions about the program are quickly answered and sorted out on the fourm -CacheBerry Forum GPS accuracy is as good as a basic handheld unit . One note of caution - check with your operator wether or not the GPS works in any phone that takes your fancy. Some operators (Verision?) in the USA disable the GPS for 3rd party applications .

By now my own thoughts are well known, if less than popular. My take would be that if you have a legal right to be on a footpath then it is unreasonable to expect you to forego that right. However, the advice from the farning community seems to be that you should avoid fields with "iffy" looking inhabitants and find another route. Fair enough, but what are the farmers' thoughts if I was discovered walking across land which didn't have a public right of way. Would it be reasonable for me to use the argument that the footpath was unpassable so I was finding an alternative? You will notice that there are no smileys in this question, it is a genuinely serious attempt to find out. A quick read through the link posted by Hampshire Hog makes it pretty clear- The Ramblers’ Association offers the following suggestions for walkers concerned about their safety when encountering cattle in the countryside. It is worth emphasising that the majority of attacks occur when dogs are present or cows are acting in defence of their calves: Be prepared for cattle to react, and, where possible, walk carefully and quietly around them - do not split up a clustered group. If you have a dog with you, keep it under close control, but do not hang on to it should a bull or cow start acting aggressively. Cattle will usually stop before reaching you. If they do not, just carry on quietly, and do not run. Should a bull or cow come up very closely, turn round to face it. If necessary take a couple of steps towards it, waving your arms and shouting firmly. Above all, do not put yourself at risk. If you feel threatened, find another way round, returning to the original path as soon as is possible. Remember to close gates behind you when walking through fields containing livestock. If you are attacked or suffer a frightening incident, report this to the landowner and the highway authority, and also the HSE and police if it is of a serious nature. I can't find anything in that that uktim or myself haven't already said or tried to tell you so maybe an "official " source should put it to bed . Main points - 1-Be prepared 2-Don't hang on to your dog 3-Face the animals - dont turn your back on them 4- Don't run and keep calm 5- If you feel threatened find another way round Even the RA don't say you have an absolute right to walk the path come hell or high water .

1- Its a possibility but I would not turn my back on the herd . Always watch them so you know if they start to get restless . If your sure there is no bull present then sometimes but not always walking on calmly and confidently the herd will part and let you through. 2- DON'T Run .A herd of cattle most of the time is just curious after a quick sniff and a look at you they will move on. 3- Calm and confident .Shouting loudly and waving arms will scare cattle which will produce an uncontrolled reaction .Not what you want. 4- As I said further up the thread I was reared on a cattle farm so I'll tell you what I would do . THIS IS WHAT I DO AND IS NOT RECOMENDED TO ANYONE After looking at the herd and identifing the breed and wether or not there are calves and/or bulls present (no bulls or calves ) I will continue into the field and start to walk towards my exit point . As the cows swarm round I start to "Talk" to them .If they pick up that you are calm and relaxed with what you are doing then you should not have a problem. Like I said this is not recomended and I bear no responsibility if you decide to try it out.

Ok then answer me this then - Do you have a duty of care to yourself ? Do you accept the consequences of your actions or is someone else always to blame ? You recognise that the countryside can be a dangerous place so what if anything do you do to learn about these hazards before you go to the countryside? Why is it that you think that when you go to the countryside that it should bend over backwards to suit you? Would you like a Health and Saftey person at each entrance to every field /lane /track with a list of hazards that lie ahead of you with a list of alternative routes / advice and a disclaimer for you to sign that you have read ,understood the above before you go any further and a list of lawyers to help you claim compensation if something goes wrong. If thats what you want then the countryside is starting to sound like the city.

Liz Crowsley worked in the Willows practice in Northwich where we take our cats. In fact my wife saw her just a couple of weeks ago. The practice deals with small animals. She came across as a very nice lady who always dealt with our animals in a gentle manner. Regardless of who the woman was - you treat large animals with caution and respect . They don't know about rights of way or the Countryside right to roam . As far as they (the cows) are concerned you are a threat to their calves and will defend them . If you take the risk you live with the outcome if that risk is unaceptable to you stay out of the field . Simple. Just to clarify - I am a farmers son and we have a herd of milking cows at home . I take a moment before I jump a hedge or a gate to look and see whats in the field before I go into it. Cows with young calves or bulls mean I go jump another gate - its only a tupperware box it will still be there tomorrow.

congratulations paganfrog - that is a very pretty coin. Hope the jaw is less sore soon.

Got my Hounds and ravens coin today. Pics to follow when the camera gets home.

I'd be over the moon just to discover one of these never mind owning one.

You would be wrong on that assumption . Geocache Navigator on a Nokia phone is a free download but on a Blackberry costs $40/year. I know some of the Trimble people read these threads - could they explain why this is and if there are any plans to make the Blackberry version free as I used to use it with a Nokia N95 - 8Gb phone but on upgrade to a Blackberry Storm thought that $40 / year was very expensive and subsequently paid $14-15 (lifetime subscription) for CacheBerry. It uses data so make sure you have a data plan that can handle the amount of data that you intend to use or play it safe and get an unlimited data plan. Personally I'd try out CacheBerry and see how you like it . Free trial so nothing to lose . Biggest benefit (to me anyway) is the offline storage which means you can go caching in areas with no cell phone coverage as long as you have the relevant caches loaded before you leave home.

I just got your e-mail. I will try to save a silver one for you but no promises. I just got into Memphis TN for a full day of caching. Tomorrow I'll be in Nashville & then Murfreesboro for the Meet & Greet before Geowoodstock 7. I expect to be doing some heavy trading/selling this weekend so I don't know if there will be any left. Who knows, tho. Perhaps they won't like 'em here... CF30 No problem - I'll understand if you have none left , but I'll keep hoping we can work something out . Have a good trip.

Are there any of the shiney silver coins left? I'll send an email.

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I had a quick look at the map link above . Lots of detail is missing from my part of Ireland . It may be free but its not good . This Garmin map should cover you for Ireland . You may be able to buy it for less elsewhere. If you are a Premium member a look at this thread will show you how to get every cache on the island of Ireland . As Mrs B says The Geocaching Ireland Forum is a great place for help if your coming to Ireland . We will help as much or as little as you want to help make your trip a good one. Hope to see you soon. Brian

Thanks for the help. I looked at the link and it appears to be more like using a Palm PDA and not the same type of app I have on my I-phone. Unlike the I-phone, you have to run a PQ and download to the Blackberry before leaving the house and you are not able to find the caches from wherever you are at. Is this correct? Thanks - CachinSpree Thats right and it's wrong as well You can open up the Blackberry browser and go to geocacheingdot com and view the cache listings . When you click on the GPX Exchange file it will down load it into the Cacheberry database.Then you can go find the cache (compass view in the latest versoin) write the cache log in the field , email it to your desktop to upload later or log it straight from your Blackberry .Advantage over the Iphone (I think) is that you can store the cachelists offline - ie load the PQ's at home and even if there is no signal you can still pull up the listing and go looking for it. As far as I know you can only load 20 nearest caches into BStar .I have a BB Storm with CacheBerry and have all caches for the island of Ireland stored offline (around 3000 caches). When away from home I can use the GPS function in the Phone to sort the caches relative to my GPS position. I might do a step by step walk through of cacheberry later on tonight as so many people are asking about it lately.

50 miles from my front door I have 493 caches . As I live on the North Coast of Northern Ireland some of these are in Scotland and the Irish Sea (North Channell) gets in the way a bit. In the Island of Ireland I've got about 2800 caches to keep me busy for a day or to yet .

I've only just seen these coins for the first time . Are there any left ? I'll take 2 if there are . Work out shipping charges to Northern Ireland and let me know the price for 2 coins +shipping please.

DROOL ! can`t trade i don`t have what you looking for but just wanna say.. WAUWIEEEE these are so so COOL and BEAUTIFUL... jeppp i DROOL with HONEY Stunning coin . I bet you can't buy these any more ? If you can -where?

CacheBerry download here. As far as I remember it has a free 2 weeks trial . You can store caches and their descriptions on the Storm ( I have nearly 3000 on mine) memory card required. Compass view to guide you to the cache . Ability to create field notes which you can later email to your desktop/ laptop for uploading to GS Search and sort caches closest to you . Full cache description ,hints and logs. AFAIremember it's only $15 for a lifetime subscription. You dont need anything else

Sell coins - I can't even get myself geared up to release one . I'm a very small collector compared to some of you all out there . My collection at the moment is less than 50 coins and all have been bought . I have seen 1 mystery coin at an event that I attended. If someone sent me a mystery coin I'd never sell ,trade or give it away. Saying that I realise that not everyone thinks the same - thats their right as well . I guess as a mystery coin giver you hope that the receiver will like what you have given them enough to keep and cherish your coin - I suppose sometimes that dosen't happen. DISCLIAMER -These are my opinions and are not directed at anyone in particular.

Sign up - Here - CacheBerry and ask bruce for acess to the private beta testing . You wont be dissapointed edit - this thread will be moved as it isn't about the iphone.