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    All-Natural Mosquito Repellent

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    14 minutes ago, Mama514 said:

    Heartworm prevention drugs don't stop skeeters from biting. 

    I know that.  My point is, mosquito repellent is not enough in this area.  In areas not plagued by heartworm, mosquito repellent may suffice (depends on the local environment, which a local vet should be familiar with).

    Garmin 64s showing TOO MANY Pocket Query Geocaches

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted · Edited by RufusClupea

    Thanks, I did not know that.  It may be moot; I just ran the PQ again.  This time it yielded ~350 caches--500 fewer.  (Due to the hour--I'm guessing--it came back in about 5 min. of submitting...  :D)  Previewing it looks good so far.

    One thing I noticed that may have been the problem (don't know)--I told the query AND T<=1.5, but I forgot/neglected to check the previous box for D>1.  I'm not sure how this would've included more Ts, but that's all I can figure I messed up.

    This time, I screen-clipped the query form--just in case...

    Thanks.

    All-Natural Mosquito Repellent

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    40 minutes ago, Mama514 said:

    As for these "natural solutions", I'd just Iike for The Almighty to tell me what to use on my dog to keep mosquitos off. I can, as a human, figure out what works for me by myself (oh dear, experiments, experiments!) but he can only depend on me to keep the devil of this planet off him.

    What does your veterinarian recommend?  I say your veterinarian because s/he is in a better position to know what works best for your dog in your area.

    Around here, it's not just the skeeters, but the heartworm they carry.

    Garmin 64s showing TOO MANY Pocket Query Geocaches

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Mineral2 said:

    No. The PQ process will return 0 caches if you parameterize it properly. Go back and double check your PQ on the website. It could be that you filtered for Difficulty rather than Terrain?

    It's gone, but I did triple check before submitting, as T is the most important variable.

    3 hours ago, Mineral2 said:

    It could also be that you have other caches loaded (another PQ file?, or individual caches), or that those appearing with a T>1.5 are from the pre-loaded ggz file that hasn't actually been deleted. (make sure to empty your trash or recycle bin before disconnecting the GPS from the computer)

    No other caches/PQs/ggz... This was the first PQ in a "virgin" 64s.  The pre-loaded ggz file was deleted directly from the 64s, so the file never went to the recycle bin (I checked) or are you saying there's a recycle bin in the unit?  I looked (after first reading the above) but I couldn't find one.

    I'm going to try running the PQ again, but check the results sooner.

     

    Changing/Modifying One's Own Caches

    in How do I...?

    Posted · Edited by RufusClupea

     

    7 hours ago, RufusClupea said:
    9 hours ago, niraD said:

     I haven't returned to any previously found but updated-since-then caches to experience the "new improved" version.

    That would be a mischaracterization.

    7 hours ago, niraD said:

    In what way?

     

    The above wording suggests a "new improved" version of the same gadget, which is not what I've been proposing/discussing at all. 

    Ironically, "new improved" versions of the same gadget probably occur quite often, e.g. when a gadget fails for some reason, and CO maintenance to restore it results in improving the original concept, design, fabrication, or combination thereof.

    I'm not expecting anyone to return (or bring others), and I'm not sure that's a good argument.  One could revisit--or bring someone else to visit--any type of cache, and the experience not be what was expected for a variety of reasons (e.g. cache moved, missing, NM, container changed, muggles, etc.)

    Garmin 64s showing TOO MANY Pocket Query Geocaches

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Thought I had everything working alright (see Garmin 64s not showing Pocket Query Geocaches ) until... when I went out cachin' I started going through what the PQ had yielded.  There are a LOT of caches that I filtered out (i.e. I filtered out any caches with T>1.5) that are in the query--caches with Ts of 2-4.5.  Not ALL caches with Ts that high, but quite a few.

    Jes' spitballin' here, but could it be that there were so few caches with the parameters I specified, that the PQ generator filled in with other caches?  The parameters I specified were: 1000 caches (I got ~850) within 15 miles; with T<=1.5; size>Small; that were Regular, Multi-, Puzzle, that is enabled; placed anytime; no attributes chosen.

    I haven't gone through the whole 850, but there are 20 out of the first 30 that shouldn't be there.

    Thoughts?

    All-Natural Mosquito Repellent

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I looked through some older threads on this topic (2004-2007)--didn't see this particular recipe (though I could have missed it).

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg4LEiLdeJg

    Ingredients:

    • Lemon Eucalyptus Oil
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Witch Hazel

    I can attest that the stuff works for at least a couple hours (the claim is up to 6 hrs.) and doesn't smell all that bad.  We've been carrying a small (pump) spray bottle in our TOTT.  Also the stuff is so easy & inexpensive to make that multiple applications (if necessary) aren't a big deal.

    2 hours ago, TeamRabbitRun said:

    If you're going to cover a cache container with some type of critter deterrent, you MUST put a big ol' HAZMAT symbol on it AND on the cache page as well.

    NOTE: DOES NOT REQUIRE HAZMAT SYMBOLS/WARNINGS  :D

     

    responsibility + cost

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Isonzo Karst said:

    In my area, ammo cans are lost regularly to fire (all state forests plan burns every 3 years) floods, rust, theft and hogs.  (I have a couple in bear territory, they can seriously rearrange an ammo can, but okay so far).

    Pardon my noobïveté, but aren't there repellents for bears & boars (presume that's what you meant by "hogs")?

    Or do they not work that way/on ammo cans?  (Don't know--not a hunter).

    Changing/Modifying One's Own Caches

    in How do I...?

    Posted · Edited by RufusClupea
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    On 8/3/2017 at 3:18 PM, RufusClupea said:

    It's difficult for me to get around (sometimes more difficult than others)

     

    On 8/3/2017 at 4:02 PM, RufusClupea said:

    My main concern is my mobility issues.

     

    2 hours ago, Mudfrog said:

    If you have the physical ability,....

    I don't, and that's the crux of the matter.

    As I read (and re-read) through the responses in this thread, I can't help but think that while this is not (IMO--IANAL) a Title III (ADA) issue, I don't think it would be the end of the world to allow a little reasonable accommodation, especially since I'd be trying to work within the guidelines to the best of my ability.

    And I would remind that they are guidelines--not laws--which does imply some judicious flexibility.

    Lost My GPSr - Again

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    7 hours ago, RufusClupea said:

    You named your GPSr "Gupy" ‽ :lol:

    3 hours ago, Harry Dolphin said:

    Yup.  And the nüvi's name is Miss Bossy.

    3 hours ago, GO Geiger said:

    We named our car GPS "Ms. Direction."

    Hey... Whatever floats your Boaty McBoatface!  :P

     

     

    etiquette question

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    3 hours ago, LizzyRN said:

    I'd like to know what is the correct way to deal with arriving at GZ while another cacher is still searching.

    Two words: Golden Rule. 

    How would you like to be treated/dealt with were your situations reversed?

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