gerkmax

The problem can be corrected by uninstalling the newer beta macro "FindStatGen3 V3.9.03"

I am seeing the same issue, where part of my stats (exported from GSAK) are not showing up on my public profile. Here are the sections that do not appear (that's noticed so far): - Finds by Month - Milestones - Finds by km from Home - Finds by Type - Finds by Difficulty Rating - Finds by Terrain Rating - Finds by Owner - USA - # finds in __ States - ( __%) They do not show up on my "public profile" page. (this one: http://www.geocaching.com/profile/ ) They DO show up on the preview page that the GSAK macro shows after exporting, and they also appear on the "preview profile details" page (clicked on at the "Your Account Details" page. (this one: http://www.geocaching.com/account/preview_...iledetails.aspx ) **I know you'll see your own profile info when visiting those links, but it's those pages where you can see where the error occurs/doesn't occur. That is IF you're running your stats and posting, using GSAK FindStatGen.gsk macro.

I just released one, Eclipso, but I'm a little concerned about the tracking number. One tiny scratch, and it won't be legible.

Thank you, thank you... please no applause. You are all far too kind. First, I'd like to thank all the little people who helped make this possible. Second, I'd like to say a big "HA! IN YOUR FACE!" to those of you who make those most difficult and tricky puzzle caches that seem to be created only to drive me insane. Third... umm... I got nothing. That's it. Thanks everyone. See you in the field. -Gerk

I was watching Spiderman 3, and in one scene (right after Mary Jane breaks up with Peter) I realize I'm looking at The Bow Cache (GC129W9).

I found a ziplock baggy with some blood and/or smashed bug and/or "fluid" in it. See photo link below: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LU...41-c0a2cc862ad9

Sorry, in my excitement I posted mine as a new thread. Read here: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=200098

"practical"

My Adventures in Geocaching... (sorry if this is long and scary, but it's all true) I went back to check for this one particular cache using updated coordinates. Also, I used a different approached to avoid any shady characters commonly found along the easier approach. I climb over a few rocks, and I'm searching around the new coordinates, waiting for the coordinates to stop bouncing. I noticed someone else on the rocks, just south of me, about 20 feet away. I sit down to play off like I'm just looking for a quiet spot to hang out. The guy climbs a few rocks closer. He's now about 12-15 feet away. He's appears to be in his early 30's, latino, clean stylized facial hair, scar down his face, wearing a loose t-shirt, long shorts, some jewelry, clean sneakers... obviously not a homeless person. He has a twig in his hand, tapping at a branch, and looking at me sideways. I decide to move out of where I am, in case he tries anything. As I walk past him, he looks at me. I notice the twig in his hand is actually a SHANK! Yes, a rusty metal spike with a sharpened end! I keep my cool, and put on my best "I'm not that guy to mess with" attitude. I don't want to walk away immediately, as he could still chase me down in this isolated area, so I walk and stand closer to the exit in the fence... like I wasn't nervous. Which I was... VERY much. The guy moves to where he's literally right next to me, less than a foot away from me. Except now he's holding the "handle" part of the shank! He says "sup" and picks at his crotch with his other hand. I say "What's up?" and try to look like I'm not scared at all, looking at the Jersey shore (praying I get magically teleported there). He makes a "humph" sound, as if he was getting his bravado up. I walk about 5 feet away on a rock, thinking "If he stabs me, I'll push him into the river and run like hell, and pray I don't pass out." He takes two steps towards me, I move near the gate. I lean on the top bar, over the hole, trying to look as cool as can be. He looks down the path to the north. I start walking south along the train tracks. As slowly as my near-panic lets me. I'm planning in my head "If I hear him, don't look, just pick up some rocks and try to bean him in the head as much as possible. Don't stop until he's down, then run like holy hell is behind me." About 50 feet away, I glance back, and he's standing by the fence, head poked through the hole, looking at me. I can see the shank in his hand, as it's resting on the bar over the hole, just like I was standing before. Further down, I again look back and now he's next to the tree, picking at it with the shank. When I get back to the park, I call my friend, Augusto, and tell him everything while sweating profusely from more than just the heat and humidity. Seriously... I must love geocaching, because I'm not telling him that "I'm never coming back"... Noooo! I'm saying "I guess we'll have to wait until winter to check this one again." NOTE: Honestly, I'm not as much of a tough guy as you might think. I just read way too many comic books! hahaha!

So you're saying that if the danger is stated, then all fault and liability is on the person seeking the cache? That allows someone who is out to hurt people, to get off scott-free. He'd just have to say "Be careful, you could get hurt", then set a trap. I think there needs to be some trust that the cacher isn't purposely trying to hurt fellow cachers. If there is danger, then proper notification needs to be given. And caches where infectious materials might come in contact with someone, needs to have better warning. Or, not exist at all.

I'm sure someone can come up with a legally-placed cache that could still knowingly place you in harm. But would that be okay? Is there a test of competency in the process to become a geocacher? Suppose you have a cacher who sees a a cache in the middle of a pit of snakes, assumes they're non-poisonous, reaches in, gets bit and dies. That cacher knowingly put his hand in there. Or, let's say it's out on a frozen lake with a big sign that says "DANGER THIN ICE", but the cacher assumes that they can make it, because you'd have be able to get to that cache. She knowingly went out on that ice. Just because there isn't a rule against something doesn't mean it's okay because the person knowingly accepted the risks. Again, common sense should say "Hey, somebody might get hurt, maybe this isn't a good idea." I'm all for inventive caches. Caches that SEEM dangerous, but aren't. A cache hanging VERY far over a waterfall might seem like a dangerous thing, but if the description said "there's a safe solution, think about it first", and there's a string somewhere to pull the cache closer... that would be a great thing. Like I said before, if you didn't have to open the "septic tank" cache, just look at it, I would have no problem. And most people would say "You know what, it's not worth it." But someone is going to think "It must be a fake septic tank. No one would do that to a fellow cacher." (still shocked that there's a cache in a septic tank somewhere in this world.

Why? What guideline did it violate? TPTB may certainly decide to archive caches such as this one if they don't want them listed on the site. That's certainly their right. However, a warning or suspension would be completely unwarranted, based solely on the information given in this thread. So one day you open a cache, and there's a note that says "You may have just inhaled Anthrax. Go see a doctor." Did it violate the rules? What if the air pressure builds up just slightly enough so that when opened, it sprays "stuff" on your face? I like to believe the rules are a guideline for general caching. but there's a line out there somewhere that common sense should know not to cross. Creative caches are great, but when a cache puts your health at risk... maybe it "crossed the line". If this cache didn't need to be opened, if it was just a sign with some code to verify that you found it, maybe that would be acceptable. Nasty, but acceptable. But since it has to be touched to be opened, you have to come in contact with...filth... nasty, disgusting, potentially health-risking filth... it goes too far. Some caches have been disabled or archived because they're NEAR a dangerous location, like train tracks. Does there really need to be a clause in the guidelines that says "A cache should not readily put one's health or life at risk."?

"What are your thoughts?" WTF! is the first thing to pop to mind. The cacher should be warned, if not suspended for a time. (couldn't find a smiley that expresses "disgust" and "contempt")

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Thanks for the input everyone. I am currently using a Magellan Maestro 3225, but it's not really geared towards geocaching. Also, I'd like to start doing some of my own caches, so I'd need to be able to mark them.

Can anyone suggest a decent GPSr for under $100? I don't care if it has a color display. But I'd would like one that gives good coordinates, casts waypoints and has a compass. I'd like to be able to store some coordinates. Maybe the paperless caching feature I've read about. Thanks.

Personally, I don't think I'd put the money into an art project like this. But other artists (such as Christo, SUBONE, and Gelitin), have spent millions on other such art projects (such as Spiral Getty, The Gates, The Roden Crater, The Journey, Hase at Colletto Fava). I can only imagine how much time and energy he must have put in to research to make sure: the batteries didn't die out. I've heard of batteries that can last a long time. that the GPS unit would not lose signal lock (or at least for any significant time). the planes, trains and automobiles would actually follow such a precise route. You'd just have to ask the carrier. It's still pretty new, but I imagine over time, it'll get more coverage. Especially since DHL can verify it for any reporter looking into this story. SUBONE also uses GPS units to make what he calls "aerial graffiti". Difficult and time consuming, yes. Expensive, yes. Impossible, I don't think so.

Sorry if this was posted already, but I didn't see it. I just saw this and thought it was amazing. GPS used to create the biggest drawing in the world... on the world. Very cool. biggestdrawingintheworld.com