RufusClupea
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7 hours ago, Mineral2 said:
They connect with a standard mini-usb type B (not the micro-usb that your phone probably uses).
I'm so "Tech-challenged" I don't HAVE a phone (smart OR cell). Made things interesting when a cop pulled me over for talking on a phone while driving, but I digress...
The map that comes with the "T" unit, while better than the base map of the 64 and 64s, still isn't really worth the extra cost. There are FREE (and legal) maps you can download for Garmin gps that are more detailed and/or routable. So unless you're dead set on the 64st, I think the 64s is a better choice.I think I knew most of that (from my research) except that the 64st maps are better than the 64 & 64s maps. Biggie criteria for the st is the add'l memory (8GB vs. 4GB for the 64 & 64s), BirdsEye scrip, Bluetooth (I think 64s has it, but not 64, IIRC, BTICBW).
The case isn't really necessary. Put a screen protector over it and you'll be fine.I recall reading about a screen protector in one or more GPS primer articles, but don't recall seeing anything about them in any Garmin literature. That may have led me to believe a/the case served the same purpose. Glad this came up!
NiMH batteries are definitely worth it.
GTK.
SD Card. Class 10 is for sure useful. I noticed an improvement in write speed when loading pocket queries when I upgraded from a Class 4. As for capacity, I can't imagine you'll need more than 16 GB. But your GPS can handle cards up to 32. I put all of my maps as well as geocaches on the card and just use the onboard memory for data recorded directly with the GPS. But I don't have 8 GB of onboard memory in my Oregon, so there's a bit less room to play with regarding maps.I've read a couple of places where guys are using 64GB cards (formatted to FAT 32) in a 64st with no problems. Don't recall what they were using them for. I also read (notes in my spreadsheet) something about an 8GB file size limit in the unit (don't recall if that was just this unit or all GPSs or what). If that's true, what's your experience/intuition say about one large (16-32GB) card vs. a few 8 GB cards?
Again, thanks for the input/letting me pick your brains (Ewww.... BRAINS!!!)
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Thanks folks! These last 2 posts were very helpful re: my own questions re the GCMAP64st
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IMO, that renders Rep points meaningless, so why bother having them at all?
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On 1/27/2016 at 4:46 PM, DragonsWest said:
I was put off by the cost of $300 per 1,000 of a single design, so this worked far better for flexibility. Only one thing I'd change, make the design a bit smaller than the size of the disc.
FWIW, the "Pros" specify making the design ¼" smaller than the coin, so for a 1½" (typical average size) coin, the design should be no larger than 1¼".
I've been toying around with a similar idea myself (designer before retirement, and I just can't stop designing stuff). Inexpensive desktop laser cutters can now be had for <= $300, and some mfrs are now making 3-way units (Laser Cutter/3D Printer/CNC Mill) for small/reasonable money. See Goggle.
I have a personal aversion to urethane, so I'd prolly go with a good quality spray lacquer for finish/protection. In addition to protection, it brings out the color/grain/beauty of the natural wood--just makes a nicer finished product, IMO.
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1 hour ago, noncentric said:
In addition to what Team DEMP described, the reputation points can be considered like the "+1" posts that several have posted in the past. Instead of, or in addition to, quoting a post with a "+1", the post that is quoted could be given a reputation point.
IMO, that changes the definition/intent of the reputation point (I've run into these on other forums over the years). AFAIK, putting +1 as a response to a post is tantamount to saying "Ditto" or "I agree", whereas reputation points are more like, "WOW, this is a really great post-- it has value. One is shorthand; the other is a vote of quality.
Sure, it's subjective, and differs on myriad forums, and YMMV.
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After innumerable hours of research, (I think
) I'm ready to take the plunge and get a Garmin GPSMAP64st.
I could use a sounding board for what kinds of accessories/extras I should be thinking about getting with/for it. I realize a lot of answers fall into the "it depends" category, but that's where the sounding board comes in--other peoples' opinions, observations, & experiences to help make better decisions/not repeat mistakes.
- IIRC, I've read here that it can take several hours to load some (kinds of) files into the unit, so is there some kind of AC/wall adapter I should be getting? Is that the same as...
- Serial Data/Power Cable?
- Automotive Navigation Kit? (DW has asked about being able to use it for driving)
- Case/Cover? (Can't see/tell difference between 010-11526-10 and 010-11526-00)
- Remote Antenna? (though I have no idea what that would be for--I'm tech-challenged)
- NiMH Battery worthwhile? Can 3rd party be gotten for less?
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While I've seen many admonitions that getting a microSD™ card is wise/highly advisable, I haven't been able to get a handle on what size card to get. (Yeah, I know... it depends... Let's assume the condom principle. ) Unit has 8 GB internal memory. Recommended so far is a Class 10 card formatted to FAT 32, but how many GB, and is Class 10 really going to be noticeably better/faster than Class 4 or 6? (I read that a GPS won't be writing to the SD card--just reading, so class 10 may not be necessary, but again--tech challenged.)
Can the card be (re-)formatted in the unit? Also, better to get one large card or multiple small ones?
- Anything I've missed/forgotten/overlooked?
Any cautions/opinions/wisdom on this choice of unit? ("State" models are nice, but a bit too pricey for us)
Profuse gratitude...
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On 7/8/2017 at 11:26 AM, geostorm321 said:
I'm a newbie but trash in caches is very annoying also so is cache that are listed a easy but then you're either bushwaking in poison ivy or hiking up a 80-90 degree hill, also listed NANOS as small and I've brought swag with me that I wanted to drop off. Not cool at all.
Likewise (newbie). I'm sure what'll irk me most hasn't happened yet, but the above just happened to me today.
Also as a noob, I've been binge-watching GC vids on YT, and there are definitely some irksome things (and personalities) there. When I started watching (and getting curious about/interested in GC) I was watching just about everything. It wasn't long before I began reading the listings more carefully for length, who they were made/posted by, etc...
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2 hours ago, Manville Possum said:
I have a UV required cache and a Night Cache that uses reflective tacks. Neither have any finds in over a year, and both are simple. The UV cache is a multi with the real coordinates written in UV ink with fake coordinates to the middle of a small lake.
Do all that many cachers carry UV flashlights as part of their regular accoutrements/paraphernalia?
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On 5/18/2017 at 5:23 PM, niraD said:
Another "front yard" cache was a TB hotel.
One of my first was a TB hotel. Being a noob, I didn't think twice about it being in a yard (I had seen many YT vids depicting yard hides). The description was very clear and accurate, and I could see the cache as I drove by the yard (had to go past & turn around to park).
In the future, I guess I'll fall back on the old... "it depends..."
I hope the OP informed the CO, so CO could liaise with the aggrieved neighbor. IME, Fresh home-baked pies can work miracles.
I've also considered putting one on my own property (if/when I get to that point). Still on the fence, and likely will be for some time--my property is large enough, but landlocked between neighbors, so access would have to be between houses or in my front yard (which might be the least objectionable option). Just don't know yet--lots to consider...
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On 12/13/2011 at 1:25 PM, Team Empty Planet said:
On our way to one cache we ran into a dog from a nearby house that wanted to play frisbee. Other than that we've run into a few skunks without incident.
Ran into a skunk on my very first cache a couple of weeks ago. Just as I was about to enter the brush, I caught some movement in my peripheral--looked just in time to see that flash of black & white about the size of a football disappear into the undergrowth. Proceeded with caution--lucked out and didn't see him/her again. I was actually glad I didn't bring Ol' Furface along on this one...
Expecting/hoping to see many many more critters (not necessarily stinkers) in adventures to come...
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On 7/21/2017 at 11:29 AM, Viajero Perdido said:
And how does niraD above get away with angle-BRs in his signature when I can't?
I was wondering how some folks have [space]s in their handles (?)
(Sorry, couldn't get multi-quote to work right.)
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On 7/20/2017 at 3:54 PM, Keystone said:
The heart indicator at the bottom right corner of each post captures how many reputation points have been awarded for that particular post. .... Your TOTAL number of Reputation Points from ALL posts is the number displayed below your avatar.
Ahhh....
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On 6/30/2017 at 9:29 AM, Manville Possum said:
Cemetery hides are already banned in Tennessee and South Carolina, or at least will no longer be published on this site, and I see where Cemetery hides are problematic.
FWIW, those states are both in the "Bible Belt".
Honestly, if it were my grave, I'd be delighted if someone found a use for it (and the surrounding area) other than just a repository for my ultimate contribution to compost/recycling. I also realize I'm likely in an outlying minority in this respect. I can't help but think about the many cemeteries in this country that are historically relevant because of the grave sites they contain. Some (I'm thinking celebrity sites) sell maps, offer tours... Check out goggle for videos of all kinds of cemeteries.
As far as confrontations, it's been my experience that there is a subset of people in some menial jobs who get on power trips; they may have been given some duty/responsibility that in their own inflated self importance blossoms into something far above & beyond their actual job description, Couple that with individuals of certain opinions/values, and you've got a recipe for confrontation--NO MATTER WHAT. This can also include some individuals in the "nosy neighbor" category.
A skill that has helped me in dealing with such individuals is the ability to read people, and to think fast on my feet. Short of that, I would try to come up with a plausible answer ahead of time. (See potential trouble coming before it does.) This doesn't necessarily mean a lie, either. In a similar situation to the OP's (I wasn't there, so I can't really evaluate), I might have said I was doing research (well...
). Beyond that, it depends. It helps some that I also have some training in dealing with irate neighbors and conflict resolution. Again, I defer to goggle for elucidation/specifics.
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On 7/18/2017 at 11:36 AM, cerberus1 said:
Preview is that little book with the magnifying glass over it (far right on top , next to size).
I figured that much out, but after I previewed, I wanted to go back and continue the post, but couldn't figure out how. I tried going back one page, but wound up losing what I had composed, and had to start from scratch. mphmumbletechnology...
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On 7/19/2017 at 11:01 AM, RufusClupea said:
It's Latin. I had originally chosen something slightly different (and arguably technically more accurate and distinctive
) but the online translators felt differently. 
Doggone if the online translators aren't fickle and have changed to what I originally chose.
So I changed it back, and I don't care what they do from here on, I'm sticking with this one; I like it better anyway...
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4 minutes ago, niraD said:
Don't forget: trade up, trade even, or don't trade!
Of course! My autograph and the vibrations I leave are
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Not confusing--misreading, but you're absolutely right--my bad. :blush:
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On 4/26/2017 at 6:18 PM, dprovan said:
(Frankly, I think the fire argument goes in the opposite way: in the extraordinary case where a glass container caused a fire, that would make a really great log!)
Yossarian, you're a very weird person.
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On 5/12/2017 at 9:04 AM, cerberus1 said:
I don't believe in stealth.
The rare times we hit a cache that might require "stealth", I simply access the spot like I belong there.
Furtive movements/actions (I believe) make you more noticeable.
I agree. You might be surprised how few muggles are actually paying attention (or care) what someone else is doing unless it's something that begs to be noticed. (Setting oneself on fire, screaming, doing acrobatics...)
I once hesitated retrieving a cache in a park because there was a vehicle parked some distance away. Turned out the driver wasn't even in the vehicle, but off doing something in the wilds... (I didn't ask/care either).
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One of the few caches I sought said right in the description to "bring a tweezers". I've carried one since. <shrug>
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On 5/24/2017 at 1:04 PM, s7eph said:
my body maybe getting old but my brain is still only 37 !!
37!! I'm over 60 (Egad--did I just say that ‽) but my brain is still in my 20s. Unfortunately, when I was 45, my doctor told me my body was in its 90s (no, not drugs... Just bad genes
) But like they say...
I may get older, but I refuse to grow up! (or was it, "Getting old is not for sissies" --I forget...)
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On 6/19/2017 at 1:16 AM, nextlogicalstep said:
What would you want to find in a geocache?
Hmmm... Cold hard cash might be nice... Gold bars, gems, winning powerball tickets... whatever you have lying around...
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On 7/10/2017 at 2:01 PM, niraD said:
Until you're more experienced, avoid micro
size caches, some of which are smaller than most beginners can imagine (sometimes called "nanos"). Save those for later, after you have some experience.
Also, stick with caches that have a difficulty rating of no more than 2 stars
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ROTFLMAO!
I'm sorry. I'm admittedly a noob myself (with only 8 finds at this writing), but I've been searching through dozens (hundreds?) of caches in my area, and of those <=
(the only ones I can get to--I'm disabled with a cane), I haven't found any (save one, and that was... underwhelming) larger than a pill bottle.
I'm planning a celebration for when I find something containing more than a slip of paper requiring a jewelers loop to read/sign, but I'm not holding my breath...
Before anyone jumps on this--yes, I know it's about the hunt--not the find. My point is, IME, beginning caches <> beginning terrains; on the contrary, there seems to be a disconnect. YMMV.
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It's Latin. I had originally chosen something slightly different (and arguably technically more accurate and distinctive
) but the online translators felt differently.
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Can the card be (re-)formatted in the unit? Also, better to get one large card or multiple small ones?
Likewise (newbie). I'm sure what'll irk me most hasn't happened yet, but the above just happened to me today.
The New Forums - A little Help Please...
in How do I...?
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At the risk of repeating myself, "... it's subjective, .... differs on myriad forums, and YMMV." [edited for emphasis]
Example: (and where I'm coming from...) I know of several ~medical support groups that use rep points (or something similar/like them) to differentiate between posters/posts that are respected for being grounded, well-researched, helpful/useful, timeless vs. those that are popular, entertaining, ephemeral, and/or appeal to emotion rather than reason, etc.
How/what they'll wind up here on Geocaching.com (important/useful or unimportant/useless or something else entirely), time will tell, as will how (seriously) they're received/taken. Personally, I'd give more weight to the intent of those who established them (or activated the feature in the software), which--unfortunately--seems a bit nebulous to me at this time.
Maybe they're not sure themselves, and are running it up the pole & see what happens(?) 
The discussion I've found thus far starts here. Another reference (that I quoted above) starts here.
And, of course, we're churning the waters HERE.
