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  1. I had the same thing happen several times. Once I thought it was low batteries but it has happen even on a fresh set and any time in between. I did find that if you are still going in the general direction the unit still works just no arrow to follow. I just kept moving the same way and watched the feet count down. Each time it did it I was always walking toward the cache location and it has never happen while navigating in the car I usually just had to turn it off and then back on to correct the problem. I never tried to recalibrate it to see if that will fix it.
  2. OK all ,my point of the thread is not about actually adopting this cache. It is about being told I could not because I performed "maintenance" and it was no longer needed. So there was no need to adopt it. That is it nothing more to it. And yes the ammo can is still there I am really not that much of an --- .
  3. The cache was marked as needing maintenance just a few weeks ago. Yea, chances are the owner is long gone and wont be fixing their cache, but you have to at least give them a chance to fix it before taking their cache from them. I also noticed that the person who marked it as needing maintenance March 21 offered to adopt it at that time, so it seems like they are first in line to adopt it. Those are the facts. Now, here's my personal opinion. I don't think you should be allowed to adopt that cache just 'cause you're acting like a baby. Going out and fixing that cache was a great thing to do out of kindness. However, by your later actions on the cache (taking back the replacement cache and putting the broken cache back in it's place) and posting this forum thread it looks like the only reason you did it was because you expected the cache to become yours. Do you really think it's a stupid rule to give the owner 4 weeks to fix their property before confiscating their cache and their cache page? How would you feel if you came back from a nice vacation to find someone else now owns your cache because you didn't maintain it within 2 weeks? Like I said, in this case I'd bet money that the owners are MIA and have abandoned this particular cache; but the rule is there for a reason and it's far from a stupid one. If you had taking the time to read the logs it was stated back on July 14 2001 that there was a hole in the container. So if the owner has been on vacation for over 6 years I could see your point. It is not about adopting a cache it is about maintaining it. It does not bother me who has the cache as long as someone maintains it. There is nothing worst then going out and dumping wet smelly contents out and the owner does nothing about it. As for acting like a baby I would say I am acting like the stubborn Dutchman that I am. I am just trying to see what else rules apply to the game that I am not aware of.
  4. I thought I would do the right thing by preforming maintenance on a cache that needed it. Apparently the cache owner is not a validated member and no maintenance has been done in years. So I go out and find the cache replace the broken Tupperware container with an ammo can. Which by the way I left stocked with new trade goodies. I then proceed to ask to adopt the cache but get this, I was told that since there is not a issue with the cache ( I just fixed it) it cannot be adopted out. I was told that a cache must be in need of maintenance for at least 30 days before it can be adopted out. Even though there is issue with the container since July 14 2001. All this seems to tell me is not to care about the next finder and just let it get moldy and stinky and just plain not care. Even though this was not my problem I just thought I would do my part but no more. Has anyone else ran into this or something just as stupid. Paarker
  5. paarker

    Why?

    Well Waterboy you should head up to Rockslyvania there should be about 3 or 4 incnes of the stuff on the ground.
  6. Ok when would you like to go and what kind would you like to do. I can do what I would call both types. Family stlye and my favorite walk a couple miles I am up for both. Drop me a line and let me know.
  7. If you are looking for good hiking caches search these zip codes 17979 19549 You will be able to find some as short as a mile round trip or as long as 10 miles round trip. Look for anyone that has the Appalachian Trail listed. Also Game lands 106,110,108 will also be good locations. These areas are located in northern Berks And southern Schuylkill Counties. Remember it is hunting season and this is where good hiking boots go to die. Good luck and have fun.
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