Hoodoo

A Frank Lloyd Wright sub-cat by itself would be fine, but, I am not sure that all of his buildings would fit in this category. For examples, I would say that his 'Fallingwater' home and Johnson Wax commercial buildings would fit here because the historical significance of their specific design elements altered architectural thinking and influenced future construction methods. Part of my inspiration for suggesting this sub-cat is the following DVD set: From - http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=60032783 Architectures (4-Disc Series) (2003) The art of architecture gets the reverential treatment it deserves in this riveting series from European public television channel ARTE. Meet some of the most renowned architects of the past and present, artisans who conceptualized and created buildings that not only house but also inspire its inhabitants -- and the rest of the community in which they stand. ----------- Another great resource is the following website - GreatBuildings.com http://www.greatbuildings.com/

"The pyramids" in general would not fit into this sub-category. If there were a single pyramid defined as "the first pyramid", then it would be a shoe-in here. Although the pyramid shaped commercial buildings in Memphis and Las Vegas may be out of the ordinary in this day and age, they would not fit in this sub-cat because they are merely variations of a theme (i.e., design). By noteworthy I mean specific buildings that utilize unique, trend-setting, or historically significant designs or construction methods. A refined description for this sub-cat would be that the submitted specific buildings must have received some sort of recognition for their design or manner of construction. There already is an "earth-sheltered" building category so random examples of that style of construction would not be admitted into this sub-cat. Same with log homes or log buildings in general; they would not fit here. But, if a specific log building has historial design significance, then it would be allowed in this sub-cat. I would not like to see this sub-cat become a bloated repository for random examples of a particular design. It would be a reference for buildings that meant something when they were originally built, or, mean something now as a singular or dwindling example of a unique or precedent-setting design.

I would like to see a sub-category in the Buildings section for those which are noteworthy for architecture. Examples may be trend-setting works by famous architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, etc., and preserved examples of construction methods used years ago. An example of the latter would be my "Burning Down the House?" virtual geocache GC9AF6 located at N 45° 30.464 W 089° 04.278

I would like to submit, and view waymarks submitted by other participants, for buildings with historical significance. Examples would be houses where noteworthy people were born, lived, or died, or, where something of historical significance took place.

quote:Originally posted by Crashmdc:I have an eTrex Vista, and assume the functionality is similar. I use the EasyGPS program on the Geocache web site which will dump the Geocache waypoints you select directly into your unit (you download them into a file on your computer, and then run the program). Works very well. That's what I assumed, or at least hoped, but wanted to be sure before making a purchase. I didn't want to be stuck with a GPS unit that didn't process the data I intended to utilize with it. Thanks.

I have been considering the purchase of an eTrex GPS (Venture or Legend) but am curious whether coordinates as listed on the Geocaching website can be downloaded into them. In the specifications for eTrex units I see it mentioned that they receive data from the 'MapSource® Points of Interest CD-ROM' but that is not as important to me as loading geocaching coordinates. Would someone please elaborate on the functionality of the eTrex units regarding geocaching data input.

quote:Originally posted by sgt cache:I picked up an etrex legend last night, and I already like it, and don't know what to do with it. The manual that came with it is not very helpful. Are there any types of html or pdf files out there that may be beneficial? I'm researching eTrex units for a possible purchase and noticed the following entry in the official Garmin FAQs: Q. Does Garmin make an instructional video for my GPS unit? A. Garmin offers instructional videos for the eMap, eTrex, GPS III Plus and GPSMAP 295 models. These videos are available from your Garmin dealer or online from http://shop.Garmin.com.

quote:Originally posted by Kite & Hawkeye:...because you haven't told us enough about the fabulous object to pique interest in searching for it. I have been vague about the object and area I think it is located because I feel if it is cache-able in some way, mentioning details about it would ruin that possibility.

quote:Originally posted by Markwell:Sounds like something for one of my Photographer's Caches... The only other problem is that when we move a photographer's cache, we try to use the best possible coordinates, not vague coords that get people near something. Your description is pretty vague. I saw one of the 'Photographer's Caches' and intended to drive to find an item on it, but before I did, someone beat me to the destination so I didn't go for it. As for giving precise coordinates for what I am trying to rediscover, I mentioned earlier in this discussion thread why I haven't done so. Here is the explanation extracted from my previous message post: "I am being vague about the object and area I think it is located because I feel if it is cache-able in some way, mentioning details about it would ruin that possibility."

quote:Originally posted by Jeremy:If you posted a description of the item in your regional forum, I wouldn't be surprised if they would be able to get you coordinates for it. That was my first thought when I realized I could undoubtedly utilize the vast knowledge of geocachers. But then I wondered if there were some way to utilize geocaching in general to create a mystery or reverse cache for it. I'd be happy to just learn where it is located. However, if there is a way for others to enjoy this object, why not draw more attenton to it as a goal for all cachers in the general vicinity. I am being vague about the object and area I think it is located because I feel if it is cache-able in some way, mentioning details about it would ruin that possibility.

quote:Originally posted by Kanto:No matter how long it takes, you can do a systematic search for the street and residence. Everytime you go out for a half-hour, say once every two days or whatever. Each time mark off where you've been on a map of the area. Eventually, you'll find it. (Given it wasn't moved out back or torn down) That'd be fine if it were relatively close to my residence, but, it's at least 50 miles away, and that's just my wishful thinking... it may considerably more. I'd waste a bunch of money on fuel unless I got real lucky and rediscoverd the route I took when I originaly saw it.

A year or two ago while traveling through an area I saw something in the yard of a private residence that amused me. I was in a hurry to keep an appointment and like a dope I didn't take the time to stop and save the location in my GPS unit. I have since driven back to the general area I think it is located but could not find it. It is a large item over ten feet tall and I would imagine it is most likely still right where I found it. I believe it to be within a 30 to 50 mile radius of a certain city. Along with a personal recollection of what it looks like, that's all I'd be able to provide. Assuming the item is still there, and if someone found and posted coordinates for it, I would definitely take the time to drive and photograph it. But, because I live quite a few miles from the item I would have no future contact with it. I wouldn't utilize it to create a regular cache. I am trying to think of a way to involve geocaching in finding the location of this item. Since this is simply an item of interest to me, is there some way for me to create a reverse mystery cache, or something like that?

quote:Originally posted by Hoodoo:I am trying to think of a way to involve geocaching in finding the location of this item. Since this is simply an item of interest to me, is there some way for me to create a reverse mystery cache, or something like that? I'm replying to my own original post to state that I am going to post this situation into one of the general areas of the forums instead of just this Midwest one. I notice a number of folks viewed this but there have been no responses so I'm assuming it could be better posted elsewhere.

quote:Originally posted by rldill:I'm posting this in all the Region/State forums, please help with the list if you can. I'm putting together a list of wheelchair accessible caches that will be on my web site http://bellsouthpwp.net/g/e/geocache/ If you know of a site that should be listed please let me know at wcaccessible@yahoo.com Great idea! Although I'm not wheelchair-bound I'm sensitive to providing accessibility for people who are. Here are three of my virtual caches in northern Wisconsin that are wheelchair accessible: Foundatiom of Life http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=40884 à la Columbus http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=39805 Dylanesque? http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=39661 I've never before attempted to include a URL link in a forum message and for some reason I wasn't able to paste the individual data above into the URL tool for this message.

A year or two ago while traveling through an area of Wisconsin I saw something in the yard of a private residence that amused me. I was in a hurry to keep an appointment and like a dope I didn't take the time to stop and save the location in my GPS unit. I have since driven back to the general area I think it is located but could not find it. It is a large item over ten feet tall and I would imagine it is most likely still right where I found it. I believe it to be within a 30 to 50 mile radius of a certain city. Along with a personal recollection of what it looks like, that's all I'd be able to provide. I am trying to think of a way to involve geocaching in finding the location of this item. Since this is simply an item of interest to me, is there some way for me to create a reverse mystery cache, or something like that? Assuming the item is still there, and if someone found and posted coordinates for it, I would definitely take the time to drive and photograph it. But because I live quite a few miles from the item, I would have no future contact with it other than that. I wouldn't utilize it to create a regular cache.

quote:Originally posted by Black Dog Trackers:Do this in a DOS window: copy "area1.loc" + "area2.loc" "areaboth.loc" The areaboth.loc file will contain all PIDs in area1.loc and area2.loc (or whatever you call them). Note: I used "s in the copy example above because this is what you must do for long file names, although the file names I used in the example aren't long. Thanks for the tip. I'll keep it in mind.

quote:Originally posted by gnbrotz:You may want to try downloading them by county from the NGS site and then converting them to .gpx using BMGPX. From there you can open each county file in EasyGPS, tile the multiple tabs, and drag/drop all the waypoints into one huge file. I have downloaded some from NGS. I'm not fully aware of how to perform the rest of the process you suggest. I'll have to dink around and see if I can figure it out. I still haven't figured out how to get Watcher to open saved files so I can view them; which is why I'm using EasyGPS. I have been working off of individual benchmark hard copies I've printed out.

quote:Originally posted by ArtMan:I haven't either, but there's nothing to stop you from loading multiple, separate files from EasyGPS into your GPSr. If there are duplicates during subsequent uploads, they will be ignored or overwritten (the result is the same). I'm using an older GPS that doesn't even have datata transfer capabilities. I've been compiling a list of benchmarks and printing a hard copy via EasyGPS.

In my opinion, it is a bit of a hassle to input several zipcodes to obtain benchmark listings for a larger radius of one general area. Each time you run a new search for a nearby zipcode there is an overlapping, or repetition, of some of the benchmarks shown in previous searches run. Unless there is a better way of doing it that I haven't figured out yet, I'd have to have a list of all benchmarks retrieved during previous searches so I don't download them again. It'd be far more efficient to allow setting a larger radius so benchmarks need downloading only one time in one document. Having to manually add to the search string in the address bar is also a hassle. That is why I previously wondered aloud whether this topic had been reported and hopefully taken into consideration as a website improvement. In addition to the situation of running several searches for one larger radius area, if there is a way to merge several downloaded coordinate files to be read together at one time in EasyGPs, I haven't figured it out yet. I also downloaded the Watcher software but cannot get it to read coordinate files I've downloaded from the Geocaching website. But, I suppose those are topics for other forum areas.

Thanks to everyone for their replies. I assume this situation has previously been reported somewhere as a website improvement request. Has it? I thought I had a faint recollection that the radius distance was a preference setting I opted for long ago. Guesss not. Since I live in a very rural area but travel to towns 20+ miles away quite often I was hoping to change the range to 30 miles.

I cannot figure out how to change the distance radius when searching for benchmarks on the Geocaching.com website. It defaults to "Within 10 mile(s)" which kind of rings a bell as a preference I set many months ago but now that I would like to extend that range parameter I cannot find an option to do so. I have browsed every Geocaching.com webpage I can think of to no avail. Would someone please inform me how or where on the website this setting can be altered.

quote:Originally posted by LarsThorwald:Hadn't really noticed the problem... It's not really a problem, just something that I feel would be beneficial and a bit more efficient than the current presentation.

Website suggestion: I think it would be beneficial, and more efficient for participants, if the Geocaching website would include the "Visualize: View cache map of ##" ("##" representing your State of residence) link on the individual's "My Cache Page" webpage in addition to the "Search for nearest caches in ##" link. As the website is currently designed, unless the participant creates a specific browser bookmark for their respective "Search for nearest caches in ##" webpage (which in itself is additional unnecessary navigation), from the My Cache Page they have to click on the link to "Search for nearest caches in ##" and when that webpage is displayed, they must then click on another link for "Visualize: View cache map of ##" . All of that extra navigation, or clicking on an additional saved browser bookmark, could be alleviated if the "Visualize: View cache map of ##" link were included on the My Cache Page webpage.

I would like to obtain a power/date module to fit my Magellan GPS 2000 XL. Must be relatively inexpensive or discount priced. If no one has a used one for sale, I would appreciate hearing about any close-out priced ones at retail or online stores. I've searched for hours online and only found high/full-priced ones. There must be some discounted ones around somewhere since these particular GPS units have been discontinued by the manufacturer.

May as well test mine too. [This message was edited by Hoodoo on October 15, 2002 at 11:57 PM.]