jimmonty

Ithink that we DO need some controlling filter of types of categories and sub-categories. Also with my experience working with Yahoo Groups I would strongly recommend that a catagory have a manager and a staff to help out. Over time there is a need for other opinions in running these things. I would also suggest that there be a controlled access of a message board for the managers and staff to have discusions on running the categories. And I want to give a special thanks to Jeremy and the Geocache.com staff for all of your support over the years. Jim

I have been taking GPS units on planes for the last 5 years. The rules are really set by each airline. Southwest lists it as an approved device in their magazine and has never been a problem using it as any other electronic device. Delta does not include it in their magazine, but it is discussed in their flight manual "Red Book" "Rule 6" as a device that can be used "at all times." But can never be used with an external antenna. I never have used my GPS during the take off and landing phase as I am sure it would be a hassle as most crews do not read the manual! but if they do bother me about it I put it away and ask them to refer to the manual. Since I don't argue they usually will look it up when they get a chance. Although I have flown many other airlines, I do not have enough flights to say what the overall airline policy is. Flight crews are the ultimate decision makers and we have to abide by that. As we educate more crews it will become easier and easier. Many times I have had the stewardess' ask our location. I take my 60CS and use the belt clip to hook it to the window shade. Much better than my old e-map. It is great to be able to sight cities and know what they are. Your seat mates will ask a lot of questions so be ready. One wanted to know if I could use it to find the baggage claim area! I had to tell him that we couldn't, but he when I told him I could find my car in the parking lot he thought that it might have some real use. LOL

I would like to support a new category for "wineries" under the "places" category. I have traveled the world and always try to visit at least one winery in the area. It is very interesting to see the differences the regions make to the various wines. I would be willing to be the administrator and can add quite a few points I have already visited. Thanks Jim

I travel around and use the Pocket Query to gather the caches for each area I go to. I agree that 5 active queries are very adequate, I would like to have the ability to store additional queries so I do not have to enter them again when I need them, but can just enable them. Thanks for the great work Jim Jim Montgomery

Okidoki has turned up missing from a cache in New Orleans during the first part of May 2002. A person signing the log as "Brian Beary age 11" stated that they had taken a horse. Can we locate Brian and get Okidoki back in the game? Okidoki Thanks for any help in finding Okidoki you can give me. Thanks Jim Jim

I am missing a travel bug taken about May 3 to May 15th from a cache in New Orleans. The log in the cache has and entry by Brian Beary age 11 taking it. Where is Oki Doki? Jim

Thanks Juiceman, you are right on target. I too have become a charter member, paid the one year dues. Not to get more, but to support my use of the game. I have also purchesed my products from groucnspeak this year. Any attempt to remove the original forum of this being a "Public" site will remove my support. I am waiting to see the response by the powers to be. I think this is a very crucial decision to the future of geocaching on this site. Silence only provides an uncomfortable feeling that the decision is not going to be positive towards those that have supported this site. In which case I am going to feel very betrayed and will turn my energies from support to non-support. Jim

My name converts to 54 33.668. Looking for some one to help. I am in California and do a bit of travel. Would be willing to help others. Next 4 months Spain, Nevada, Oregon, Utah & Colorado. Jim