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    Geo-woodstock South Carolina

    in South and Southeast

    Posted

    TC 06 is scheduled for the weekend of March 18, 2006. If you are interested in checking it out, come on down. There will also be plenty of "Texans" at Geowoodstock this year that you could get ideas from too.

     

    Just food for thought :

    Get me a plane ticket and I'll be there :(

    I'll draw you a map :wacko:

     

    If you can get here, we would love to have ya

    Geo-woodstock South Carolina

    in South and Southeast

    Posted

    Exactly what GH28 said is what I was thinking....

     

    We aren't thinking of an actual woodstock, just something to bring the entire state together maybe for a weekend. We don't need a gazillion caches, people like to meet and talk and learn from each other. Something to unify us as one large group with several smaller groups for the different regions.

     

    It would be fun too, to have caches just for the kids. Lots of us have small children that cache and love it just as much as the grown-ups. Heck my kids are better at spotting caches sometimes. So something set up for the kids would be great too. I'd be willing to help organize that since I've got 3 kids.

     

    And of course we'd need lots of food and drinks. We went to a pretty big event in Fayettesville in the spring that was at a park. The area wasn't considered too cache dense, but we still had a great time. So maybe even something similar to that. GH28 was there with us, so he knows what I'm talking about.

     

    We could even give mini presentations on our different areas of the state and the caches available. Many people haven't been all over the entire state of SC even though they have lived here their entire lives.

     

    There is a lot we could do and it wouldn't be a copy of geowoodstock. It would be more like a mini geobash, sc style. :wacko:

    Texas has a state event "The Texas Challenge" that brings cachers from all over the state together for a weekend event. The first three years, Texas was split into three regions, North Texas, Southeast Texas, and Central Texas. Each team would hide the same number of "tokens" the day before, and then there was a set amount of time for the competition. Whichever team found the most tokens, won the event.

     

    At first the competition was light and fun, but as the sport/activity has grown in popularity and more and more people were participating in the event. The competition grew away from light and fun, and this past year really left a bad taste in many cachers’ mouths. The group hosting Texas Challenge '06, are "revamping" the activities, and have promised it will be a fun weekend again.

     

    TC 06 is scheduled for the weekend of March 18, 2006. If you are interested in checking it out, come on down. There will also be plenty of "Texans" at Geowoodstock this year that you could get ideas from too.

     

    Just food for thought :

    Deep Discount On Magellan Stuff?

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I found out that because I work for Thales, I can get a 40% discount on Magellan stuff. I have not shopped much for new equipment so I don't know if that is a good deal or if you can find that sort of discount at the bargain sites. I called about an Explorist 400 and the list price is $300 while I can get it for $180 plus $6 for UPS shipping.

     

    Not that I need a new GPS, but I was wondering if it is a good deal or just the typical "below retail" price the bargain places have.

    That is a better deal than the Magellan ProDeal prices they make available for certain retail employees :blink:

    2nd Annual New Years Eve Event

    in South and Southeast

    Posted

    Everyone had so much fun last year, they asked for another one. Everyone is invited/encouraged to attend. You can follow and participate in the discussion, and get up to date info here

     

    This event is going to happen, we are just nailing down the final details. If you just received a GPS for Christmas, this would be a great way to learn what it is all about. The event will be all weekend, but you can come for just a day if that is all your schedule will allow.

     

    We will post a link to the GC.com event page once it has been approved for viewing.

    Loading Geocache's Into My Gps????

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    k here goes

     

    i have just gotten a magellan explorist 500 this is my first gps and i cannot for the life of me figure the PC interface out....

    1)do i have to pay to get more detailed maps of canada?

    2)what program do i need to transfer the files on and off the gps?

    3)does the gps NEED a sd card to hold maps?

    geocache sites... how do i use the pc to get them onto the eXplorist.... and what file format?

    my gps uses USB to connect and all the programs seem to want to use a comm port .... WTF??? :laughing:

     

    I know trhis is alot to ask but i can only hope that i get at least a few answers

    1) yes. If you want/need more detail than the base maps that cam on the unit, you will need to buy them from Magellan.

     

    2) There are a few programs that will allow you to do this. GSAK is one of them.

     

    3) If I remember correctly....Yes you need an SD card to hold additional maps.

     

    Exactly how much "research" did you do before you bought such unit??? ;)

     

    I will let others answer the rest of your Q's.

    Kayak Suggestions

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I found a scuba shop here in town that sells/rents the "sit-on-top" style kayaks, cobra brand to be exact. They are a little pricey though. I might try those out, I'm still thinking that I want a "sit in" style kayak. I'm still leaning heavy on a dagger element. I need to go to scheels and try one out first before I plump down my money. I had no idea this thread would take off like this. B)

    I don't care for the SOT kayaks. I've tried a few. The back support is very poor, there really is no place to store your gear and keep it reasonably safe and dry. You really can't stop for a bit to relax either because there is nothing to lean your upper body or arms against. They also tend to be slow. They're ok for toying around the beach or your local pond, but that's about all.

     

    I agree with your instincts and and say go with a traditional kayak.

    have you checked out a Dimension Kayak? Not trying to change you mind about what you like, but for some people a SOT is better because they are a little more stable, most will not fill with water, and beginners feel a little safer in...on them. Dimension is now part of Old Town and their SOT, especialy the Voyageur, have great back support and offer some dry storage.

     

    Last week in Nebraska I paddled an older model that was size specific, not like the newer ones with multi foot wells, and I did not fit well. I was glad I hauled a Blackwater 12.5 on top of the car from Texas :blink:

     

    I think SOT's are great for cassual paddlers looking for a way to get on the water, but honestly feel that most that stay with it will move into a sit inside at some point for longer trips.

    Gw4 Hosting Invitation

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    If TX holds it, lets spell check all shirts before the event :-P

    LOL!

     

    We won't let REI handle it this time. :D

    Careful Snoogans. :D You know REI had nothing to do with the printing of the shirts, but others reading this thread will not. You and I know you are poking fun at me, and I can take it, but lets be fare here. The TRUTH is 3 Board Members of TXGA, Michelle and myself all looked at the proof and all 5 of us missed that one. B) The typesetter miss spelled it at the T-shirt Company, and we just missed it. B)

     

    Back on topic…..YIPI for Texas good job 9Key and the rest of you.

     

    Let’s see. I strongly suggest placing a portable AC unit on lay away now for when y’all come down and play with us. :blink:

    Just Hit The Submit Button

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I ordered mine in January. It still hasn't shipped! Joani walks into REI on Sunday and just buys one and walks out the door with it. Joani is smart.

     

    --Marky :(

    On this same note......The REI website does not show the 600 available at this time, BUT that just means it is not available for website ordering. Many "brick and mortor" locations have the unit in stock. If this is the way you want to go, I suggest calling a location near you. You should be able to order it over the phone from an actaual store location, instead of the website.

     

    Just FYI for those folks chomping at the bit for one :(

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