ShadowAce

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=3 Returns: Server Error in '/' Application. Runtime Error Description: An application error occurred on the server. The current custom error settings for this application prevent the details of the application error from being viewed remotely (for security reasons). It could, however, be viewed by browsers running on the local server machine. Details: To enable the details of this specific error message to be viewable on remote machines, please create a <customErrors> tag within a "web.config" configuration file located in the root directory of the current web application. This <customErrors> tag should then have its "mode" attribute set to "Off". <!-- Web.Config Configuration File --> <configuration> <system.web> <customErrors mode="Off"/> </system.web> </configuration> Notes: The current error page you are seeing can be replaced by a custom error page by modifying the "defaultRedirect" attribute of the application's <customErrors> configuration tag to point to a custom error page URL. <!-- Web.Config Configuration File --> <configuration> <system.web> <customErrors mode="RemoteOnly" defaultRedirect="mycustompage.htm"/> </system.web> </configuration>

We have found that by editing the images in Photoshop prior to uploading them we can make them much larger for other cachers to see. I normally edit them down to 800 - 900 pixels on one side and save it with a setting of 5 for compression. This affords me a decent image as well as a larger upload. I know this is not the solution you wanted, but maybe it will help you until your suggestion comes around? That image is on this log : Pine Mountain See if this will help you?

Currently: GCNHXQ - A Traditional Cache in Arizona, United States called The Lost Cache up Little Gust James Wash created by the woodcutter Now can anyone really see that in the title bar? GCNHXQ - The Lost Cache up Little Gust James Wash created by the woodcutter in Arizona Wouldn't that be a little more helpful then 10 tabs of GCXXXX - A Tradi GCXXXX - A Tradi GCXXXX - A Tradi GCXXXX - A Tradi GCXXXX - A Tradi GCXXXX - A Tradi

Did not see the other topic 'Icons' Sorry for the repost. Gonna try to kill this one.

When viewing caches in a list the Red Jeep TB seems to be causing a problem with listings. Instead of the icon, it is replaced with words.. An example is here: I have tried this in Firefox as well as in IE 7 At the time of this posting it can be seen on the first page for Arizona new caches: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?state_id=3

Not everyone is Lazy. Some of us take pride in our logs still: Average log size: 76.3 words - Biggest log: 801 words

So what it appears you are missing is Stonehenge Dr to Cemetery Rd to MaryHill Hwy to Maryhill state park dr to Mud Hill Rd? Of course this is only speculation as the cache is over 1,000 miles from my house, but from reading the cache page this is what I would assume.

Something like: the TB It's Alive!!?

It has been fun reading all the cachers saying that it is ok to leave those items, how the OP says the forest rangers encourage cachers to place caches in this area and have no problem with the contents. It becomes even more interesting to read the archive note: So it would appear that the reviewer was CORRECT, the cache owner was wrong and all the people who encouraged the cache owner to lie simply gave some bad information? Very funny. Thanks for the laughs. Yep human rights and personal liberty once more stepped on by the man.

In AZ we have a few parks that have a 'Remain on designated Trails' rule. Until you are .5 miles from the trail head and then you can go where you desire. When I asked the ranger what this was about they explained that many people who want to wander around do so just inside the park and they cause a lot of damage to the area. (Arizona has some very fragile plant life) So you are required to stay on the trails. People who plan outdoor adventures and are really going to consider impact on the area are the ones more likely to venture further into the mountains and as such they have less worry about you. They belive by making you stay on trail for the first half mile it will create less spider/false trails and keep the area looking nice for those who just come for a short hour or two in the mountain area. I have no problems or complaints as it brings us further into an area. So yes, some parks do have a 'Do not leave the trail' rule and some only apply the rule to certain parts of the park.

For some of us the challenge of reaching the cache is the fun. Limiting caches based on difficulty has been brought up over and over in the forums and while that in itself is not a bad thing, statements such as 'Someone could get hurt, this cache should be archived' are against what many hold to be the fun of caching. I myself have had a rather bad day while caching because I fell around 40 feet. My fault, not the cache owners. I think it is best said in this cache write up. ... Handicapper General One heck of a challenge and I am proud because of the work we put into making the find. This is a legal cache in a place that is remote and hard to access. You have to decipher the code, them make a hike followed by either some hair raising rock climbing or rappel down to the container and then climb back up. As for caches being buried? Well in most places that is not only bad, it is against the rules of many places (at least here in the US) which is why Groundspeak says you cannot bury a cache. We have climbed cliffs, bridges, trees and rock formations to find caches and I plan to continue to do so. Once in awhile I find one that gets my heart rate so high that I just walk away, but most of the time with good friends and family we are able to push ourselves to make the effort. I encourage you to read the cache description on the above cache, then avoid situations like I found myself in with this cache: ShadowAce goes boom Play by the rules and have fun is what we encourage

The manual will show you how to 'project' a waypoint, but unless they made a change to the eTrex Vista it does not have the ability to triangulate anything other then your altitude.

Looks like we might be good to go. The 27th would probably be better for us as Wifey is unsure on the plans for the 29th. We may need directions and all that. Thanks for letting us know. I am positive Miragee will keep us informed.

I often remove logs from my caches that are false. I have had cachers post logs on my traditional caches but yet when I look at the logsheet they are not signed in. When I emailed I was told 'Hay, I dont remember the location, delete my log if you want' Turns out the person had logged a run of caches without ever visiting because they know most owners will not check. Or as in the case of a recent email "The short answer is I cheated." I have deleted logs on both of my virtual cache hides many times because people failed to complete the requirement and the answer of 'I live in XXX and cannot actually visit so I got the information from the internet" is not a valid reason to log my caches without visiting. As the owner, it is you call. You delete the log if you feel they never visited the cache site because I can drive all over the area and say "I was within 30 feet, so I am logging your cache". Of course others will chime in saying armchair caching is perfectly fine for virtuals, but they get upset when someone looks at the top of a mountain with binoculars and logs a find on the cache located at the summit. So you make the call. Then you have to live with all the forum gods who will tell you why your choice was wrong, no matter which choice you made. As the cache owner: From the guidelines: Cache Maintenance The cache owner will assume all responsibility of their cache listings. The responsibility of your listing includes quality control of posts to the cache page. Delete any logs that appear to be bogus, counterfeit, off topic, or not within the stated requirements. So if you feel the log is a bogus visit, the guidelines say you are supposed to delete it, but Groundspeak cares not who logs what or when as long as you the owner let it go. This is why so many bookmark lists point out the armchair caches so others can log them to inflate find counts.

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I know of no way to do this, but a thought is using an outside program such as GSAK, you could create an HTML file with links to your logs. Then post this on a myspace or blog site and share this with your family and friends. While it may not be exactly what your looking for, I have found many of my caching friends do such as this and it gives you the ability to edit the webpage to show what you want. 1) dates (sorted) 2) states 3) who was with you ect ect.. Just a thought worth about half a penny

Thanks for the links, but now I'm even more confused! One site I read said the rash appears in about 8 HOURS?? Is that about right? Then I don't have poison ivy!! I made the mistake of bushwacking in some thorny stuff with short sleeves. Had pain almost immediately, I just assumed it was the poking, but it didn't go away like I thought it would. BIG bumps appeared on my forearms and wrists within TEN MINUTES!! I was standing tall at this time, the affected areas were never below waist level. Now, about ten hours later, the bumps are gone, or nearly so. Very little sign of anything, just looking at it. Considerable pain sometimes, can almost ignore it most of the time though. So, is this poison ivy, or something else??? Mike O- Stinging Nettle and this article: Taking the sting out of nettles Did it look like these plants? ??

My opinion then As stated by others, context... Numbers don't matter = You could have 2000 finds without leaving San Diego, does this make you a better cacher then someone with 10 finds that included trips to other countries? Numbers dont matter. Numbers don't matter = You have 3,000 finds and your better then someone with only 8 finds including telling them why they are an idiot when they log a DNF? Numbers dont matter. Numbers don't matter = You have 150 'finds' on the same event because you feel you earned them by playing the game at an event? I agree, numbers dont matter. If you need a number that badly, then go ahead and do your logs. If I own the cache, most likely your log will be deleted and I will be called names. I have been to some caches over 20 times, yet I log 1 find + lots of notes. I have 1 cache that I logged twice, because it was a 'goal' locationless where the goal changed. It changed, I logged it again. Why? Cause it was our family photo doing what was required and we had a great time with it. Some complain that it should not be legal to do so. The cache owner said do it, so I did. Numbers dont matter. Numbers matter ONLY when it comes to playing local competition with my friends! Then again, I am wrong more then right, so take it for what it is....

Sad to say, this conversation will always come back. Which is better? Ford or Chevy? People will do what they want to do. Yes it is a game. Yes each person can play as they wish. When a cacher in Arizona started to log many fake logs a group of cachers got together and started taking pictures of log books to prove if someone came to the cache or not. I no longer care about FTF for example, but many do. So logging fake FTF logs gets people upset. When you hiked 14 miles with over a mile of elevation profile to find a cache that others claimed was here only to find out they live 2 states away and have never been to the cache, it seems to upset people as they now lose some bragging rights if 'just anyone' can log it without even going. I get real frustrated when I do a cache that pushes me to the limit to see later a 'found log' reading "I had no desire to make that climb, it was too much for me. Thanks for the cache". Should it matter? Well it does when I try to teach my kids that cheating in any game, sport or hobby is never going to make you a better person. Then we get to hear the 'But they did it, why can't I?' at events.. Thats always a fun one. So is your topic about fake logs and number inflation through cheat? Or are you asking should it be bad to get 100+ caches in a day? I see these as unrelated. If someone wants to go bag 100+ lamp pole caches in one day, more power to them. I would lose my mind after a few and have to go for a hike to get real air. If your asking about fake logs? Well, that just smacks of cheaters and I have no need for them in the family hobby we enjoy called geocaching. If they will lie about a cache find, what stops them from stealing coins and lieing about that? If they lie about a hike, will they not also lie about other things? Yep, lost respect is hard to gain back.

Most of my friends and I have an agreement. (Since the caches in question for us are normally all day trips of off road and hiking) Wild & Woolsey by AZcachemeister & ShadowAce (GCRCZ0) Old Enough to Know Better by AZcachemeister, AZgeckogirl & ShadowAce (GCRD0D) Lonely, but not woosey (Woolsey View) by AZcachemeister, AZgeckogirl and ShadowAce (GCR3FE) South Butte! aka The Fool on the Hill by AZcachemeister, AZgeckogirl and ShadowAce (GCM8MK) The Ballard of the Mule by ShadowAce and AzCachemeister (GCZCN4) If you want a find on a cache we placed together, then you wait till someone has found it + 1 month. Then you hike back to it. Let the purists complain, but tell you what, if you climb any of these twice, you deserve a smiley I do not log a find if present when it was placed, unless I come back. Most times it is moved and rehidden by previous cachers anyways.

FOUND - F U N = LOCATED So.. Nope nothing against a good micro. Just prefer to not have to hike 6 miles up a mountain to then search a rock pile for an altoids tin. Why did we go? Because the cache said 'OTHER' as the container and never mentioned the fact it was in a pile of rocks taller then I am. People make what they want. We have had to move the belongings of homeless people to find caches because the CO thought it was fun to bring people to a homeless camp. We have moved and picked up much trash. Appears we even CITO'd a container once because we did not know it was in the radiator parts thrown on the side of the road. Caches will be what people want them to be. Some people truly enjoy watching the logs on a cache they placed within 3 feet of a dead cow. I just dont happen to enjoy it being the surprise when I have the 6 year old and 10 year old with me on the hunt. Edited to add: ~ average of micro to find count appears to be 36.6 percent micro ~ we have kept ours to 32.1 percent.. yeah!! average of Regular size is 33.1 percent and we have 35.5 percent ~ again Yeah! average for large is 0.8 percent and we have a whopping 1.1 percent... Yippeee!~

I agree 100%. Sadly I have had the misfortune of spending 4 months to solve a puzzle cache and not long after it was found the owner began giving hints to anyone that needed them. This was very hard to swallow when you worked so hard to get a cache then have it handed to others. Kindof removes the bragging rights.

It's His FIRST hide. I am willing to cut him slack, even if others do not.

Take a look at these two.. Cache first: Welcome Home Then the Event: Nuthin' Fancy Worked like a champ and AzCachemeister and AzgeckoGirl are still our bestest friends.