Zhanna

quote:Originally posted by Black Dog Trackers:Zhanna - I had the same thing happen last night. I had 1.03 which worked, and 1.04 only gives an error message, unless I just use -h with no file. OK. Well, I guess I'm glad to know it's not just me. bmgpx -h works fine for me too, but I get the error no matter what else I try. Hopefully there's a simple fix! I find this program very useful. Zhanna

quote:Originally posted by Warm Fuzzies - Fuzzy:There was a problem with all previous versions of bmgpx that has been fixed in the current version (1.04; you can see what version you have by typing "bmgpx -h" at a command prompt.) Is anyone else having trouble with this? I had version 1.01 and it worked just fine. This morning I downloaded the new version, and every time I run it I get an "illegal operation" error message. Help! Zhanna

quote:Originally posted by RogBarn:You found one of my little secrets! I have about 100 benchmarks around the country with some form of my last name, BARNES. If you come to the Scranton, PA area, you can try looking for this one: LY2720. It's actually just a few miles from my home, but I haven't searched for it yet. LY2718 would be another good one, but it appears to be missing (except for the azimuth mark). Zhanna (who has no chance of her name ever appearing on a benchmark)

quote:Originally posted by survey tech:I have never heard of any disks older than 1900 being found, although there may be some out there, they were not used on a regular basis before about 1905. I have found two: NA1433 in Binghamton, NY, from 1898; and LZ0500 in Troy, PA from 1899. Zhanna

quote:Originally posted by elcamino:It probably was done because they dug down to set a concrete post but encountered bedrock and used that. Oh, that hadn't occurred to me! That makes a lot of sense. Thanks. Zhanna

quote:Originally posted by beejay&esskay:Are you misreading that as 10 feet? Not at all. quote:1 foot below the ground doesn't seem out of the ordinary. For a reference mark, though? That was what I was asking. Maybe this is a common situation that I've just never encountered... so far I've only seen underground station marks. Zhanna

See LY2725, reference mark #2. Does it seem right that this marker would have been deliberately placed so far below the surface? I understand the reasons for setting an underground station mark, but why a reference mark? Might there be a mistake in the description (I know that's pretty common), or does this mean something other than what I'm thinking? Or is it time to start digging?? Thanks, Zhanna

Way to go Rich!!! Rich in NEPA reached another milestone yesterday. Of course, he chose an interesting and challenging hunt for #200: Bearfort Fire Tower. Rich's geocaching adventures (both finds and hides) continue to inspire me. Congratulations to a phenomenal geocacher and a true friend. R, you're the best! Zhanna

You two are fabulous geocachers and great people. You're an inspiration because you always choose the best, not necessarily the shortest or easiest, route to the cache. So glad we met! Congratulations ... Zhanna

quote:Originally posted by Team Geo-Remdation:Hey, when you went for dinner and the sleigh ride you were really close to http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=40033 you will have to visit sometime, it has been 96 days since it was visited! Some of the stuff may be getting lonely. Well, if it looks anything like the nearby RPA-21, your cache may be lonely for some time to come. There's some major snow in that park! ~Zhanna~

One that immediately comes to mind is Cary Mountain, by Rich in NEPA. It involves a long and terrific hike, all stages are very well thought out (I would expect nothing less of Rich!) and the views are amazing. I had a beautiful day for my hike, and ran into a few surprises along the way (one of them, in fact, ran into me). The whole experience was a true pleasure. This spot soon became one of my absolute favorite places, and I've returned many times since. Thanks, R! ~Zhanna~

One of my caches, Welcome to My World, involves a stop at my place of employment. It's been a great way to meet new geocachers (and a good excuse to hang out with friends who also happen to be geocachers). And while I can see at least part of the cache from where I sit, contrary to popular belief I do not spy on people as they hunt for it! ~Zhanna~

My mom mentioned that stamp to me when I first started telling her about benchmarks. One day we searched through her collection and located it, and I scanned it and put it on my site, just as a "curiosity." Zhanna's benchmark list The stamp was issued on February 11, 1957. Check out Surveyors in Postage for more! I think it's pretty neat that you found the stamp so close to a benchmark. Zhanna

quote:Originally posted by sbell111:Let's say you are doing some caching while out of town. How would you know what the park's hours are? How would you even know that the cache is in a park? Who would you call? How do you get through the day if you can't solve simple problems like these? This isn't directed at you personally. I just don't see why anyone should have trouble with this. If you're posting to this forum, you have access to the Internet. Use it. Is the cache in a park or next to the highway? Try a map. Who would you call? If you're in an unfamiliar town (or even in your own town), check out the library. Or, heaven forbid, just take a chance! I'm a geocacher because for me, adventures are the best part of life; and true adventures always have an aspect of spontaneity. Well said, Rich. You took the words right out of my mouth. Zhanna

Miles: "I've lost the bleeps, I've lost the sweeps, and I've lost the creeps." Bubba and Zhanna: "The what?" "The what?" "And the what?" Miles: "You know... the bleeps..... the sweeps.... and the creeps." Zhanna: "That's not all he's lost." "Radar repaired, Sir. We're picking up the outline of a ... Winnebago." "Out of order? Even in the future nothing works!" (my apologies to Mel Brooks) Zhanna

I don't know about those particular ones, but I do have a pair of sneakers from that company. They were bought for $25 in an "emergency" (on vacation and left my other sneakers at home) so I had no idea what to expect. They turned out to be very comfy indeed, and they've held up well. I see that for men they have GPS, GPS Equator, and GPS Back Track. Cool names! Zhanna

While doing some online shopping today, I came across these: Skechers "GPS Waypoint" sneakers. Named by a geocacher, perhaps?? Zhanna

Ttepee and cacherunner, I'm another female cacher who loves to cache alone. While I have two very good friends who often accompany me on cache hunts (and I wouldn't trade those experiences for anything), I have to admit I also really treasure those times when I have the whole day to myself to hike, explore, search (and usually find!), etc. It's great to realize you have the whole day ahead of you and you can shape it however you wish, you can go at your own pace and not worry that the person you're with would rather be doing something else, and you (and only you) are responsible for yourself. Like you, Ttepee, I try to enjoy my life and not worry needlessly. I'm comfortable taking risks as long as I'm reasonably well prepared. I'm not fragile, and I trust myself and my ability to find my way out of tough situations. I have more respect for men than to assume that they're all out to rape or murder me. And if having a full life means I might live a few years less than someone who sits on the couch all day (though I doubt that), I'll take it. ~Zhanna (another girl who doesn't care about shopping or decorating but loves challenging hikes and digital-toys )

...for reminding me that I still need to get to your "No Hints" caches! I hear they're great. ~Zh~

Some AT caches that I really enjoyed: Rutherford View (CoFR) Sticks and Stones Smith Gap Cache Appalachian Spur am Blauen Berg BOK Joy Mars Cache Wolf Rocks They're all in Pennsylvania except Rutherford View, which is in New Jersey. Zhanna

quote:Originally posted by BassoonPilot:... but I really like the idea you and Zhanna both suggested: Yes, and we hadn't even discussed it beforehand... at least not in quite a while. quote:Obviously, great minds think alike!! Most of the time, I prefer to say that great minds think differently, if you know what I mean. But in this case, I'll agree with you. And I'll take that as a compliment! Zh.

quote:Originally posted by Rich in NEPA: Ummm ... wouldn't it be simpler to just type "10:40 AM" or whatever in your log?! You would think so, and it would make the log more readable and less cluttered. quote:I do know it's a lot harder for me to compose a relatively error-free or complete log on the first attempt, especially when my fingers are typically 5 minutes behind my thoughts. Just try powering up with some oatmeal or caramels first. Anyway, I think you do pretty well. Zh.

quote:Originally posted by BassoonPilot:I used to include the time I found a cache in my logs on those days I did several caches, but I received several negative e-mails about it. I was informed that I was being "braggy and boastful." Sucked the fun right out of it for me. *shrug* If it works for you, do it anyway. In fact, I've often thought it might be convenient to have an option for a time-of-find when logging caches. It looks a little awkward when the log of the first finder turns out to be the second or third log on the page because he (or she ) couldn't get to the website right away. No, it's not a big deal, but that might be a nice enhancement. Zhanna

... at how many girls actually like the items that are geared toward guys. I don't care much for girly-stuff. Lego is always a good choice, at least for an older child (like me!). Zhanna

"In still-hunting, swear yourself black in the face never to shoot at a dim, moving object in the woods for a deer, unless you have seen that it is a deer. In these days there are quite as many hunters as deer in the woods; and it is a heavy, wearisome job to pack a dead or wounded man ten or twelve miles out to a clearing, let alone that it spoils all the pleasure of the hunt, and is apt to raise hard feelings among his relations." ~~Nessmuk, "Woodcraft"~~