BJ&Snurt101

No, please, not the dreaded work #. This could trigger FEMA-NIMS (national incident management system) involvement, and the solution could take months. I would think a systemic problem of this scope would find the teckies that be swarming to the servers, hard-linking their laptops with q15 minute deliveries of Seattle's Best. I've tried punching the 'Add To Queue' repeatedly. The punching has morphed into left jabs; the button, not gray, is blue and purple.

When was the last time you requested the PQ for finds, you can only get it once a week. Yep. I've d/l'd 'my finds' many times. I d/l'd a local pq today, but 'my finds' won't generate. Once a week I understand. I'm now wondering if a link is broken. Thanks for the comeback.

Is there a problem with the Query generator? I tried to have all "My Finds" generated today. I know the generator fires periodically through the day; my query was registered about 7 hours ago. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing similar? Frigid-in-Western-Maryland

OK, like a good member with a S-Class grandfathered PayPal account, I canceled the subscription, verified by PayPal. Logging into Gc.com, I went to the subscription renewal page and followed the link provided. Huh? It returns to me the same page. Repeated clicking on the link returns the very same page. When this subscription has been canceled, you’ll then be able to create a new Premium Membership subscription by logging into your account and visiting the following page: http://www.geocaching.com/etcetcetera.aspx I would like to renew before december 22, come back!

Thanks Vinny. Two quick sharings here. The Masonic Geocaching Society (sorry, I can't seem to create a link to their facebook page. Will work on that) is seeking Masonic cachers nationwide to participate in placing caches at historic and significant Temples and Lodges. In collaboration with the Maryland Geocaching Society (MGS), guidelines and documentation forms have been developed for interactions with the local sites. Secondly, the Masonic Geocaching Society proudly announces the minting of their very first trackable Masonic geocoin. This nicely struck piece will be availabe at the Temple Event on Saturday in Washington, DC. More incentive! Snurt, MGS VP

Thanks Vinny. It was a pleasure visit with You & Sue yesterday. Thanks for the lotions, potions and warm associations. Two quick sharings here. The Masonic Geocaching Society (sorry, I can't seem to create a link to their facebook page. Will work on that) is seeking Masonic cachers nationwide to participate in placing caches at historic and significant Temples and Lodges. In collaboration with the Maryland Geocaching Society (MGS), guidelines and documentation forms have been developed for interactions with the local sites. Secondly, the Masonic Geocaching Society proudly announces the minting of their very first trackable Masonic geocoin. This nicely struck piece will be availabe at the Temple Event on Saturday in Washington, DC. More incentive!

Bump, bumping again. The excitement builds for a truly unique experience - a colloboration between The Maryland Geocaching Society (MGS) and the Masonic Geocaching Society. * Dr. Brent Morris' lecture on cipher, codes and Freemasonry will be video-taped and made available via the Masonic Geocaching Society. * See the cache page (GC1GC7G) for bookmark listings for a Virtual Cache tour of the Mall. Two (2) Wherigo caches are in place, one starting at the House of the Temple. * Hummm...A BIG movie studio has donated some special door prizes for this Event. Geezz.... I wonder what this could mean??? Some kind of special treasure... We will need all of our puzzle cachers to help solve the mystery! * Ah Yes, m'friends. This just in from my studio friend down south, Apodemus Sylvaticus. Said arrival of the goods is imminent. He was busy with a parade or somesuch. I wonder, given his newly acquired IT skills, whether he uses a tracball or a standard mouse. Heh. Squeak! Here are the Masonic Geocaches that are currently available in Maryland and DC: GC1GM25 - Masonic - Brotherhood Throughout The Years GC1GKRJ - Masonic - Thomas's Double-Headed Eagle GC1GCGM - Masonic - The Freemason (Pigpen) Cypher GC1G8XH - Masonic - Masonic Creed - Looking Forward GC1G7Y7 - Masonic - Masonic - The Eye of Providence GC1GBC9 - Masonic - Masonic - Beyond The Third Degree GC1HAHK - Masonic - Scottish Rite Temple (Wherigo Cache) GC1GXVM - Masonic - House of the Temple ps. The Masonic Geocaching Society will have available their very first trackable geocoin. Some may be offered as door prizes. Snurt, MGS VP

Bump, bumping again. The excitement builds for a truly unique experience. * Dr. Brent Morris' lecture on cipher, codes and Freemasonry will be video-taped and made available via the Masonic Geocaching Society. * See the cache page (GC1GC7G) for bookmark listings for a Virtual Cache tour of the Mall. Two (2) Wherigo caches are in place, one starting at the House of the Temple. * Hummm...A BIG movie studio has donated some special door prizes for this Event. Geezz.... I wonder what this could mean??? Some kind of special treasure... We will need all of our puzzle cachers to help solve the mystery! * Ah Yes, m'friends. This just in from my studio friend down south, Apodemus Sylvaticus. Said arrival of the goods is imminent. He was busy with a parade or somesuch. I wonder, given his newly acquired IT skills, whether he uses a tracball or a standard mouse. Heh. Squeak! Here are the Masonic Geocaches that are currently available in Maryland and DC: GC1GM25 - Masonic - Brotherhood Throughout The Years GC1GKRJ - Masonic - Thomas's Double-Headed Eagle GC1GCGM - Masonic - The Freemason (Pigpen) Cypher GC1G8XH - Masonic - Masonic Creed - Looking Forward GC1G7Y7 - Masonic - Masonic - The Eye of Providence GC1GBC9 - Masonic - Masonic - Beyond The Third Degree GC1HAHK - Masonic - Scottish Rite Temple (Wherigo Cache) GC1GXVM - Masonic - House of the Temple ps. The Masonic Geocaching Society will have available their very first trackable geocoin. Some may be offered as door prizes. Snurt, MGS VP

Thanks for the timely reply Miss Jenn.

I just don't know Vinny! Several possibilities - you are back into the Rolling Rock, the last batch of microbes was tainted with Owlsley Lysergic, or you were ignominously sucked through a portal prematurely with your proverbial pants down. Know there is always a kernel of validity at the core of a rumor onion. I prefer Walla Walla Sweets.

Thanks Vinny, The post from the other thread follows - Everyone is invited to join us for a special Meet & Greet on Saturday, November 1, at the House of the Temple in Washington, D.C. Several months ago, the Maryland Geocaching Society (MGS) was invited to do a geocaching presentation to the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. They were interested in learning more about caching. As a result of our meetings, the Masons have welcomed geocaching! We assisted them with developing guidelines and have been working with them on a Nationwide geocaching program. The goal is for this program to go Worldwide within the year! As we have learned, the Masons own hundreds of beautiful locations that are rich in history. It is great that we will be able to bring caching to these facilities. On the day of the event, The House of the Temple will be open for special guided tours at 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30. At 11:00 Dr. Brent Morris, renowned author and expert will lecture on Masonic History, Codes and Ciphers. Some of you may have seen Dr. Morris on the History & Discovery Channel specials. His knowledge of codes and ciphers should thrill our puzzle cachers At 1:00, we will have a special door prize drawings. Last month, we toured the Temple and the architecture and history of the building is remarkable! Parking in the area of the Temple is limited so please plan to car pool or use Metro. Several weeks ago, the first of the series of Masonic caches were published in Maryland and Washington, D.C. In the following months, States around the U.S. will also launch caches. We hope that many will be able to join us! Several caching-related vendors have signed on to be present. Please RSVP on the event page. - GC1GC7G Best Regards, CalvertCachers (MGS President) BJ&Snurt101 (MGS Vice-President) 2008core@mdgps.org

Well, I don't care much for Rolling Rock, though swilling RR ponies was a fad at point. Hey Vinny, my sister attended IUP for a spell, but I don't think she was into partying or RR or the #33. Maybe a new brew is in order - bottled in Mason jars. Anyone for a Blue Lodge Lager, perhaps a York Rites Pilsner? Don't care for Ale so I won't suggest a Scottish Rites Pale Ale.

My heart yearns and burns visualizing the empty folding chairs by the fireside, and bristles with epistles at the sight of s'mores chomping cachers cuddled back-to-back bug-eyeing the shifting shadows. Unscrupulous cretins!

639,000 hits Vinny? Oh wow man! That's more hits than I took in twelve years as a hippie.

Everyone is invited to join us for a special Meet & Greet on Saturday, November 1, at the House of the Temple in Washington, D.C. Several months ago, the Maryland Geocaching Society (MGS) was invited to do a geocaching presentation to the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. They were interested in learning more about caching. As a result of our meetings, the Masons have welcomed geocaching! We assisted them with developing guidelines and have been working with them on a Nationwide geocaching program. The goal is for this program to go Worldwide within the year! As we have learned, the Masons own hundreds of beautiful locations that are rich in history. It is great that we will be able to bring caching to these facilities. On the day of the event, The House of the Temple will be open for special guided tours at 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30. At 11:00 Dr. Brent Morris, renowned author and expert will lecture on Masonic History, Codes and Ciphers. Some of you may have seen Dr. Morris on the History & Discovery Channel specials. His knowledge of codes and ciphers should thrill our puzzle cachers At 1:00, we will have a special door prize drawings. Last month, we toured the Temple and the architecture and history of the building is remarkable! Parking in the area of the Temple is limited so please plan to car pool or use Metro. Two weeks ago, the first of the series of Masonic caches were published in Maryland and Washington, D.C. In the following months, States around the U.S. will also launch caches. We hope that many will be able to join us! Several caching-related vendors have signed on to be present. Please RSVP on the event page. - GC1GC7G Best Regards, CalvertCachers (MGS President) BJ&Snurt101 (MGS Vice-President) 2008core@mdgps.org

What a hoot! To go through all the preps and frustration of placing lines just so, and not to have la pluma on top. Yowers! However, these two climbers were meticulous right down to their ball point pens. And sans pen, the support crew had back-ups. -Snurt

Give Up? Never! Twice was the charm as two climbers (IndyMd & GoGayleGo) successfully ascended the PUC#13 tower in the Potomac River at Shepherdstown. They were ground-supported by eXtremeJeep and Snurt, and by maxBoost as spotter on the West Virginia heights. Several pix, of nefarious quality, are currently posted to the cache page, but high quality ones will be forthcoming soon. While the team had many offers for on-site assistance in the preceding days, the climbers chose to keep the team small for logistical purposes. An over-active logistical base and twisted lines of communication could easily distract from and diffuse focus on the task at hand. We do want to thank, however, those who offered assitance, and those who watched with rapt attention from the W. Va. heights, and whose cheers echoed across the Potomac when the summit was breached.

Update coming.

Right you are Vinny. And thanks for the words of support. Shame you cannot be present for this effort. E-mails are flying at a furious rate, firming up logistic and support details. Fingers are crossed for good weather, but it looks pretty good.

I want to thank Vinny & Sue for placing this awesome challenge. Your dedication to detail, dialect and danger are unsurpassed. The Team work to achieve this was just as awesome. I salute the whole Team. To correct one misconception, a large team is not rquired for the method we used. Two of eight were spotters. Two more were kayak river pilots, ferrying Psychos, supplies and doohickeys. The remaining four got drunk and feel asleep on the far side of the pylon. No scratch that. Those four manned the pylon and did a super job of engineering.