mandello
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Anyone have a suggestion on a decent backup app to accomplish this?
I used Astro File Manager to do the backup. Pretty much as in these instructions Sideloading Kindle in 3 steps
Hope this helps!
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While waiting for Amazon to bring geocaching applications for the Kindle Fire into their app store, I've tried the sideloading approach.
I am also weary of downloading the application (apk) files from anywhere but the official store, so I've used an Android phone that I borrowed to do it.
Here's what I did: 1) Download and install application to Android phone from Google app store, 2) make a backup of the app with backup software. Move backup (also an apk) to computer with USB, 3) move file to Kindle with USB (you could also try emailing), 4) install on Fire with same file explorer/backup tool. No tampering with root access was required.
I've heard, but haven't tested, that this only works with free apps.
As the Fire really can't be used for any kind of navigation, I only use it to have a backup of my GSAK database with me, so I'm using apps that support either gpx-files or GSAK databases. The cache finding I do with my handheld gps device.
If I need online access, the Kindle can take advantage of my phone's wifi hotspot. Since the gc.com webpages are not really tailored for access with small displays, the Fire provides a nice bigger view of the gc.com pages, when needed.
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Package received today!
Very nice coins, Christmas munchies and goodies - thank you so much Todd!
Hershey's chocolate is already gone
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I've owned a couple Italian Moto Guzzi motorcycles, and they are made in the town of Mandello del Lario, in Italy. So picked the town name as a nick to other forums, and just moved it on to geocaching, too.
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Just to confirm that I have not received anything in the mail, but since I am overseas, I am not surprised.
I do not mind if I have to wait a little bit longer. It'll be Christmas all over again!
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Signed up: Nov 12,2011 (adult)
Name Received: Nov 14, 2011
Package Sent (Date): Dec 1, 2011
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Signed up: Nov 12,2011 (adult)
Name Received: Nov 14, 2011
Package Sent (Date)
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Sounds like you are planning quite a trip!
The train network in Europe is a great way to see different countries, and I think there are special tickets (Interrail, etc) that give you discounts on longer train trips.
I've stayed in hostels in Germany, Sweden and Finland on motorcycling trips, and I've enjoyed all of them. But those weren't in the biggest cities, but smaller towns.
One thing you might want to consider is the timing of when you travel, I understand some of the hostels are quite busy when the universities have their summer breaks.
And I'm sure you'll be able to meet up with cachers in different countries, with a little advance planning!
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Signed up: Nov 12,2011 (adult)
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Package Sent (Date)
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Have not done any missions before, this will make this Christmas extrageospecial!
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..Because GSAK's filters can be (mostly) performed via SQL queries against the database instead of complex application logic, you can replace a significant portion of the filter options in GSAK with an interface that does work well on a mobile device. You wouldn't need to pre-query or create large numbers of databases, assuming that the mobile app can read the database that GSAK itself creates.
Thanks, I agree with your comment.
Just wanted to make double sure that I had not overlooked a feature in iGK that would have resolved my gripes about not being able to sort on user data fields.
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Actually, the bulk of the filtering in GSAK can be done via queries directly against the database. All you need to know is the names of the columns. With the exception of routes & "caches inside this polygon", I do all my filtering this way. But then I spend a good portion of my workdays in databases, so it comes fairly easily to me.
dakboy,
how would this help with iGeoKnife? Are you proposing that one runs multiple queries beforehand against one's default database. And creates individual databases from those queries so that they can then be viewed one by one in iGK?
So in addition to my usual default database containing all conceivable caches within nnn miles, I would export to iGK a subset of the database that contains any cache that had UserData1 - entries?
Will still need to open each individual cache entry in iGK as the UserData fields are not visible on the cache list page. Worth trying I guess...
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LIS Spotter's Place may be a little hard to get since it doesn't have public transportation nearby and personally that's not a very safe area to be walking around. Your call.
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GC178D1 and GC1M2GY can't be missed and are really close. You can easily see by the number of favorite points
From that point forward, I would leave up to you to choose your plan.
Some things not to miss in a 2.5 day trip:
* Spend a few hours on Parque das Nações (Metro: Oriente - reference GC8C23), former ground of the World Exhibition in 98 and completely rebuilt from scratch. Plenty of caches within walking distance. Some tourist attractions such as the Oceanário de Lisboa and Ponte Vasco da Gama.
* The earth of the old city lies around the Baixa/Chiado area (Metro: Rossio/Chiado). Lisbon is known as the city of the seven hills and from here you'çç have access to two of them. The one with the castle (Castelo de S. Jorge - GC513F) and the one with Bairro Alto (where most of the nightlife revolves about). The Chiado area is known for its stores and the Praça do Comércio (GC1RF71) with its view towards the river is just a stone throw away (or else, Metro: Terreiro do Paço) Again, plenty of GOOD caches within walking distance.
* The Belém area, with most monuments, the monastery of Jeronimos, Centro Cultural de Belém (one of the best museums in Lisbon, entirely free) and the traditional custard pies "Pastéis de Belém". The subway network doesn't get there, but there are plenty of buses heading there. Use GC1PJWF as a reference point.
I usually recommend people from abroad to try one of the panoramic buses that cruise around town. They'll sure be taking you to these places and then some more. It's a matter of choices.
Let me know if you need some help. If you need a local SIM card for your phone, I can get you one.
Thanks for the tips, I like it when local attractions are combined with the phrase "plenty of good caches"
Also thanks for the warning on LIS, I'll keep it on my wish list, but with caution.
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How long will you be staying, mandello?
Any idea of where your hotel is?
I run a bookmark with some selected caches in Lisbon, but to be honest I haven't taken a good look at it for a while. Tell me where and when will you be staying, if you're planning on renting a car or rely on public transportation and I'll try my best to give you a few pointers.
Hi, right now I have a hotel booked near the Campo Pequeno Arena (chose it for it's proximity to the airport and promise of good bus and subway connections) and have planned on using public transportation in the city and perhaps a train trip west of the city (along the shore). I'm in town for 2,5 days. I'll be alone, so I plan to do my caching during the daytime.
So far, I've listed LIS Spotter's Place as something I plan to log, given how old a cache it is.
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Came across this site while looking for an OSM map on Portugal.
Has anyone used this for Lisbon? Any feedback?
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Planning a short visit to Lisbon and sure appreciate the "not to be missed caches" list for Lisbon, thanks!
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Went and downloaded this.
I appreciate having an offline GSAK database quickly accessible on the iPad, and I like the way the app displays the cache information (compared to other apps).
But I do miss being able to see the User Data fields, and also the User Flag. I typically use these fields to track caches that are preferred for finding and logging. Now I can sort on a User Data field, but I cannot actually see the field. Not very helpful, as I do not know what is in the user field.
Also, if the app would always synchronize the databases, that would be great. But I guess because the naming of the databases has to be manual, this is not easy to achieve.
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I am moving this thread from the Geocaching Topics forum to the GPS and Technology forum.
How does a question about finding a browser for iPad that works with beta maps belong in the GPS subsection?
The issue with beta maps remains just browsing the website for caches. This is not about using iPad to actually gps to a cache.
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This post is not a reply to the original question, but since the topic is broad enough, I have another question:
The Beta Maps continues to be unusable for iOS Safari. Has anyone tried any other iPad browsers and found one that works with Beta Maps?
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After experimenting a bit more, the log paging feature really doesn't work well on caches with lots of logs. Taking a guess for a cache that would have lots of logs, I tried looking at GCGV0P: "Original Stash Tribute Plaque" and using the down arrow key to scroll down (the only method that consistently keeps more logs loading) I gave up trying to get to the end after 5 minutes. And I hadn't gotten past 2010.
Also gave up after 5 minutes of holding the "Down-arrow" on my keypad, and was still on 2010 logs at that point. This approach just doesn't work if you wish to search for something specific in the logs and you first have to hold down a key for ages to get the information loaded for the search!
Maybe if the website was split into pages optimized for workstation browsing (complete with background, avatars, log display options) and another for mobile and tablet browsing (really minimized in terms of material required to load onto the mobile browser screen), it would be better for everyone?
Also like the idea of a log tab for a personal vip-list of people, whose logs you wish to see.
And could you please get the beta maps working on iOS Safari?!
thanks!
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Should those interested in carpooling between Anette Lake and Hyak meet at the dunk tank at 12:20?
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wouldn't it be an idea to pool up, park 2 or 3 cars at Anette lake Trailhead,
then go up to Hyak and do the complete trail down to Anette Lake.
Ortungsdienst, this is a great idea!
We talked about this over email, and wouldn't it be great if we could organize the logistics at the WSGA-booth at the Block Party?
Anyway, this is two cachers from Finland signing up for car pool between Anette Lake and Hyak!
cheers, mandello
EDIT: added Anette Lake & Hyak as the specific car pool locations
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For a shortie, tree caches tend to end up in the higher T-ratings. Most often a taller somebody else will be able to reach the first branch, while I will not. And carrying a step ladder long distances is not appealing. Short distances, urban surroundings, I don't mind.
Caching cannot be equally easy to everyone, but if you happen to be as tall as someone in the NBA, keep the lengthwise challenged in mind when you rate the cache. As someone said, a pleasant surprise in the wild is nicer than an unpleasant one!
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Haven't seen such copies in Europe. I would probably not be too keen to move them, but would not mind them.
I've lost many coins that I've released. Finding some way to resend them on their mission (with hopes for better luck) would be nice. Instead of just a plain copy, I've been hoping for an option to buy a duplicate coin with the same tracking number (like TB tags), but I guess that would be a manufacturing nighmare or require made-to-order engraving.
Off-topic: It seems that coins that have room for engraving the owners nickname are less likely to disappear. Or TBs, the trinkets also seem less likely to disappear (but that has happened too).
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Käytetäänkö trackable-sanosta nyt käännöstä reissari vai reissaaja? Minusta gc.com-käännöksessä näkee molempia...
Challenge Caches
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They allow me to celebrate what I've achieved during my caching years, often helping me remember special caches and things that happened while caching for the qualifying finds
Not too keen on regional, country etc limitations. I think they are fine for something like grabbing all the counties in a state, or the oldies in a state - something that is specific to that state. But I do not see much point in doing an alphabet challenge for just one state, or finding T5s in one state.
There are also some really cumbersome challenges where the paperwork to prove them will take a week, but I would not limit challenges to just what can be determined from gc.com statistics.
I would like them to be their own cachetype, even if as a subset of mystery caches
I enjoy the ones that in addition to celebrating an achievement, the final cache also takes me to a pretty spot - this is especially nice when traveling.
Some are so high in trees that they are dangerous to grab alone or require a ladder - that's disappointing when traveling alone and without your own "tools"
The ones where the paperwork is more work than the DT-rating indicates