Zeke's Uncle

And get the insurance! The brush can literally peal the paint off your car. (Oops!) Or something could get lodged or break under the vehicle. (Oops #2!) It gets dusty. Be prepared to thoroughly detail the vehicle or pay a cleaning fee.

How come I knew you were in Texas before I even looked at your profile? Around here, a valid NA log gets a response from a reviewer within an hour or two. What that response is, is dependent on the overall situation, not necessarily what the NA log says. An urban micro with fifty finds followed by ten DNFs and an owner that hasn't been active for five years may get archived instantly. If it's out in the boonies, or has an active owner, it gets disabled with a 30 day notice. I've known our reviewer for many years. I can personally say that he works his butt off. Until about 6 months ago, he was the only reviewer for the entire state and still reviews 2/3rds of it including all the major cities. It is a huge job. More than one of us have offered to help. I also realize that reviewers are real people with real lives and working both sometimes has it's problems. I have seen a cache get archived in an hour and I've seen 30 day notices posted after a couple more DNFs get logged and I've seen caches that have 3 different NAs from 3 different people over a 6 month span get nothing. Being in Texas has nothing to do with it! I've seen this happen in more than one state. And probably for more than one reason. Which goes back to my original discussion question of what happens after you post an NA log. It seems there is no set GC policy for cachers and reviewers alike to follow. As many new caches are getting placed and as many older cachers and their caches are falling by the wayside, it seems GC needs to come up with a standard policy for reviewers to follow. Which, I guess, starts a new discussion. How do I/we get GC to set a NA reviewer policy? Might help get rid of those crappy, non-maintained vacation caches too! But that's another discussion. BTW, now that Don has applied this to Texas (even though I tried to keep it a general discussion), this is just one example: GC1QKG6

That's one way. However, there are many COs who don't, or forget to clear the NM attribute after they have performed maintenance. So many "good" caches would get excluded in that instance.

All the caches I asked to be archived had more than one valid reason. Either successive DNFs (at least 6), another cacher already asked that it be archived and nothing happened (over 6 months ago in one case), the CO hasn't logged on in over 6 months and hasn't cached longer than that, etc. I usually like to make sure. And I list these reasons when I post a NA. I hear some reviewers will act immediately and some have their own timetable. That's why I asked if there was some sort of process or guideline for reviewers regarding NAs. If not, maybe there should be. It sure is frustrating when I make PQs and I get a bunch of "geotrash" (for lack of a better word). I guess I could just go to GSAK and filter the PQ, but then I'm spending more time at my computer than I am caching. Maybe GC could improve their PQ filter process while they're making NA guidelines. Hmm.

Many of us have requested that a cache be archived. (This is not a discussion of whether you should or should not.) But what happens after you do? Who or what gets notified other than the cache owner? Headquarters? And they assign the problem to the appropriate reviewer? Or does it go directly to the appropriate reviewer? What and why does it take so long for a notice to be placed by a reviewer that it is about to be archived? What is the criteria and the procedure and the time table for the powers that be after a request has been made? Maybe a lackey or moderator could answer this.

Sargent Johnson seems to be confused on the laws in the state of Texas. Texas Health & Safety Code Sec. 711.041 ACCESS TO CEMETERY. Any person who wishes to visit a cemetery or private burial grounds for which no public ingress or egress is available shall have the right to reasonable ingress and egress for the purpose of visiting the cemetery or private burial grounds. This right of access extends only to visitation during reasonable hours. The owner or owners of the lands surrounding the cemetery or private burial grounds may designate the routes of reasonable ingress and egress. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 634, § 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. But just to be sure, I have received permission from the Dallas County Pioneer Association which is in charge of cemeteries that are not maintained by private companies or private associations. Also, our reviewer was first to find back on April 11, 2009 and obviously saw nothing wrong with it.

It was archived by the reviewer saying caches are not allowed in National Cemeteries. He must be reading the forums because I never said anything. Anyway, now we know. Thanks again.

Thanks for the replies. I was always under the impression they were not allowed. Although I have many cemetery caches, I thought a National Cemetery would be off limits. Much like the National Parks. Virtuals and multis where you obtain information in the cemetery to find the container outside I thought were OK as long as they were done respectfully. The reason I asked the question is because a new cache (and the first cache) appeared in DFW National Cemetery. It was placed on the grave of his father to honor him. While I understand his reasoning, I can't help but feel this sets a president and other caches may soon follow and lead to a huge PR problem for Geocaching.

I know caches are not allowed in National Parks, but what about National Cemeteries. I can't seem to find an answer one way or the other. Anyone know? Should they or should they not be allowed? By caches, I mean a physical container at GZ.

Now if they would just outlaw caches placed in the medians of divided roadways.

Look folks. There is not one single GPSr manufacturer who can guarantee accuracy of their devices to less than 6 meters (not feet). And each device is going to be different from another; even if they're the same model. And geological and geophysical conditions are different for every cache. And satellite reception is different at each location. Like someone said, I'd rather have 10 - 15 foot accuracy from 15 feet away than 50 foot accuracy from GZ. There are just too many factors. The point is, if you've been doing this awhile, and you can't find a cache once you get to within 20 feet of GZ and have to have "spot-on", "exact", "accurate", etc. coords, than maybe you need to find another hobby cause you ain't that good. Besides, having "exact" coords and walking right up to the cache almost blindfolded seems to make the find kind-of lame. I thought there was supposed to be some challenge to this game.

I apologize if this is SPAM (I don't post on the forums much), but I currently have a number of coins from 2005 and 2006 from my collection for sale on eBay. If you're interested, go here: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/zekes-uncle If the moderator needs to move or delete this post, I understand. Thanks!

The cachers of Texas would love to help you out, but the cache is located in El Paso, Illinois, not Texas. Good luck though!

Hi all! Just wanted to let TPTB know to expect me and Zeke's Aunt in June. However, I'll be the one after the great APE. We'll be staying in Snoqualmie. Arrive the 14th, leave the 18th. The 15th (?) will be my caching day, so if anyone wants to meet up, just shoot me an email. Can't wait to meet everyone.

To keep up with the weather at Cedar Hill State Park, go here: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.php?...ate=TX&site=FWD

Zeke's Aunt is looking for silent auction donations. Unique cache containers or containers with unique camo. These should be ready to go with logs and info sheets, etc. Swag is not neccesary. Normal containers are welcome too. Unused t-shirts. Unactivated geocoins. Any and all caching stuff. We must have them by the close of registration Friday, May 26. Thanks!

Ordered mine back on January 21 and still nothing! I want my coins or my money back!

Ordered mine. Thanks!

USAF 1977 - 1981. Tail gunner B-52. Protected our northern border out of Michigan from those Commie Russians and flew secret spy missions out of Guam over Iran and the Middle East during the Iranian Hostage Crisis. Sure is a different world now!

Well, I'm not 9key, but that is correct. Reservations are only required if you're camping. Otherwise, just pay the daily entry fee at the gate.

Yes they are.

The dates have been set. May 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2006. Cedar Hill State Park is one of the busiest parks in Texas. Especially during a holiday weekend. In fact, we were just barely able to reserve the pavilions for our event! It is STRONGLY suggested that you make your reservations NOW! Go here for information: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/park_reservations/ Entrance fees: $5 per person, per day 13 and older. Entrance fees are in addition to Campsite or day use facility fees. Campsite fees: $18 per site; all sites have water and electric. An excess vehicle fee will be charged for all vehicles over the limit of 2 per site. Main gate open 6a-10pm Mon-Sun. Combination will be provided to all registered campers & those paying after hours activity fees. 2 Night Minimum Reservations REQUIRED for ALL campsites on Holiday Weekends. Yes, this means us, too. You may pay by cash, check (with valid drivers license), travelers check or credit card (Discover, Mastercard or Visa). Go here for info on CHSP: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findade...rks/cedar_hill/ Go here for a video of CHSP: http://www.zekesuncle.com/geocache/cedar.ram I can't stress this enough! Call NOW! If the park knows we have a bunch of people coming, they might be able to put us on one side of the park instead of speading us out. And it's a big park. See ya there!

The dates have been set. May 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2006. Cedar Hill State Park is one of the busiest parks in Texas. Especially during a holiday weekend. In fact, we were just barely able to reserve the pavilions for our event! It is STRONGLY suggested that you make your reservations NOW! Go here for information: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/park_reservations/ Entrance fees: $5 per person, per day 13 and older. Entrance fees are in addition to Campsite or day use facility fees. Campsite fees: $18 per site; all sites have water and electric. An excess vehicle fee will be charged for all vehicles over the limit of 2 per site. Main gate open 6a-10pm Mon-Sun. Combination will be provided to all registered campers & those paying after hours activity fees. 2 Night Minimum Reservations REQUIRED for ALL campsites on Holiday Weekends. Yes, this means us, too. You may pay by cash, check (with valid drivers license), travelers check or credit card (Discover, Mastercard or Visa). Go here for info on CHSP: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findade...rks/cedar_hill/ Go here for a video of CHSP: http://www.zekesuncle.com/geocache/cedar.ram I can't stress this enough! Call NOW! If the park knows we have a bunch of people coming, they might be able to put us on one side of the park instead of speading us out. And it's a big park. See ya there!