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KoosKoos

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  1. Why not mix some of the ashes into several cast items and release them? (or release replacements when they inevitably disappear) Just mix some of the ashes into a resin cast: Making resin jewelry
  2. 79, with only 7 archived. (interestingly, 4 of the 7 archived are outside the U.S.)
  3. 83 pages of creative goodness CCC
  4. Since I work alone in my office, I can wear anything I'd like, so I'll definitely participate! However, this Friday is College Colors Day, and that's going to get my t-shirt this month. Guess it's an excuse to get a geocaching hat! I'm so glad I've never worked for a company that required me to wear anything above casual.
  5. Yes. See, short responses aren't all that great. As a cache owner, I love hearing about whatever adventure you had getting to my cache. As others have said, don't list any spoilers, but other than that, say whatever you'd like. Then again, I tend to take pride in being a bit wordy in my logs too. (104 words average with a longest of 774 words! )
  6. Nope, they aren't licensed. If they were, the BSA eagle logo and the phrase "Be Prepared" would carry the "registered trademark" symbol on the coin. From BSA Trademark Listing "In effect, just about any mark that reasonably relates to BSA or its program is protected. Accordingly, anyone seeking to use any marks, words, or phrases, which may reasonably be related to the BSA and its programs should contact the BSA Legal Department at 972-580-2000 to obtain permission in advance for such use. If you or anyone you know are using any of these trademarks without authorization, please contact the BSA immediately. "
  7. Everyone can attend the "event" even if they don't compete. While not strictly orienteering (we've started using the punches, but don't require compass work), Texas has had a competitive event for the last 8 years: Texas Challenge
  8. It's generally considered bad form to post a "how to I solve this specific puzzle" on the forums. The owner may not want all of us forum junkies to help solve a puzzle that they placed. Your best bet is to ask the owner for a hint. Most of them are happy to help nudge you in the right direction.
  9. I use GSAK for mine. It's a macro scrip that runs as part of the general software: FindStatGen
  10. Yep, it's a good idea: GC1KEMW I'm sure this isn't the only one out there. In this instance, there's nothing physical at the location, but I've heard of those as well.
  11. You can always do it with a GSAK macro: Split Screen map of nearest caches
  12. Yep, because if there's one thing Disney World needs, it's some publicity to get some extra visitors.
  13. I like the county/state/country output from GSAK and the FindStatGen macro. That's what I use in my profile.
  14. Actually, if you're using it for commercial purposes (selling containers with the logo on it), a credit line probably won't be enough (contact Groundspeak): Commercial use We are, under certain circumstances, willing to license the Groundspeak Trademarks for some commercial products and Web sites. To inquire about the use of any Groundspeak Geocaching Logo on any commercial product or site, please send email to logo@Groundspeak.com with a description of the product or web site, indicating where and how you'd like to use the Groundspeak Geocaching Logo(s). If you have questions or comments about the Groundspeak Geocaching Logo or any other Groundspeak trademarks, or if you want to use one of our trademarks in some way that we haven't explicitly described on this page, please send a detailed request to logo@Groundspeak.com. For more information, please send your questions to logo@Groundspeak.com.
  15. You'll need to re-read the guidelines before you hide a cache. Virtuals haven't been allowed for some time.
  16. Whether the reviewer "lied" or used bad judgment, it was a mistake (based on the information we have and the reviewer's retraction of the archival notice). Public relations has never been a strength of Groundspeak, but the forums are only dealing in hearsay. You'll need to take it up with TPTB to get anything more than just a bunch of posting. From a similar thread: Rogue reviewer summary edit: better link to the right post
  17. I'd compare it to a traditional cache where the owner has left the game. Those owners are no longer meeting the requirements to perform maintenance either. Would you post a NA on every traditional you find where the owner hasn't logged onto the site in several months? If the cache is running ok on its own - no missing pieces, destroyed container, obvious bogus logs - then what harm is there to the geocaching community to keep it active even if the owner isn't actively playing?
  18. No privacy issues? So when the bug is shown "in the hands of Cacher A" and you can see exactly where that cacher is in real time, that's not a privacy issue? I guess it does minimize the chance of a geocoin getting stolen. "Hey cacher, I can see that my geocoin is sitting in your house at 123 Main Street, can you please give it back to me?"
  19. As other have said, it's done all the time. The early caches can be whatever type you want and the final (bonus) cache will be a mystery/unknown. Such as: GCNABF
  20. And as far as difficulty, it's WAY easier than this challenge: GCRX6F As long as the challenge can be completed by cachers, being difficult won't prevent it from being published.
  21. It's not that different than many other challenge caches, but I don't see the purpose of the 1st cache. You would have a challenge cache set up to "earn" 100 points based on the star values (difficulty/terrain) of caches you find. There are plenty that say find only count after publication of the cache date to start everyone at the same time. I've seen many challenge caches that require finders to create a bookmark for verification by the owner before they're given the final coordinates. I don't see a reason to create a puzzle out of it. A finder compiles their list of 100 points, contacts you (directly or through posting a note), then you give them the final coordinates. Work with your local reviewer to make sure this part is still ok. Details here: http://support.Groundspeak.com/index.php?p...page&id=206 ALR is an "additional logging requirement". They were previously allowed on general caches. "You can't log this find until you submit a picture of you standing on your head. If you log without the picture, your log will be deleted". Those are no longer allowed. The definition is on the support page as well as the best geocaching glossary - GeoLex
  22. KoosKoos

    PAF?

    It appears in GeoLex The best geocaching glossary....check it out!
  23. I'd suggest continuing the discussion of looking for ideas in this forum: http://www.texasgeocaching.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4815] http://www.texasgeocaching.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4815[/url] The bulletin that went out didn't have anything that alarming to geocachers. "Don't trespass when hiding or seeking a geocache" is pretty decent advice. I don't know if any officials in Johnson county feel our hobby is a waste of time, but attacking them isn't going to help change their mind. If you decide to write a letter to the editor of the paper, just point out positive aspects of geocaching (exercise, seeing historic spots, enjoying the outdoors, etc.) and don't focus on the hyperbole.
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