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  1. In the meantime, anyone with IE can download IESpell for free from http://www.iespell.com/

     

    It allows you to (right click) spell check any text box on any web page. I use it for sites like this that don't have built-in spell checking.

    Ditto! I even use it for programs that have spell checkers. It works better than most built-in ones I've seen.

     

    I'm a poor speller even when I'm trying to be spell. Dictionaries are useless for me since I don't spell well enough to find the correct word. When I'm composing a message things become worse. IESpell is a life saver for me. If only it had a grammar checker. :tongue:

  2. Go back and look at the last known cache it visited. Narrow down the time it was there and read all the logs from visitors. If you think think you've figured out who had it last, email them. Also email the cache owner and ask them to see if it is still there. Email anyone that you think might of seen it last.

     

    Unfortunately a lot of people don't know how to log TBs. Ask someone to print a TB sheet for it if it doesn't have one.

     

    I had one of mine reappear after being missing several months.

     

    If all else fails, cross your fingers it shows up again.

  3. I also want to commend anyone that still smokes and takes the effort to field strip & pack out the butts! I remember many years ago when I first saw someone do that. Perhaps the butt tossers don't realize the danger of "2nd hand butts". I'd almost rather see someone throw a drink cup out the window than a cigarette butt. In addition to being a greater pollution threat, there is always the chance that it could start a roadside fire.

     

    Along the line of using film cans, when I use to buy film (before my digital camera), Agfa use to use a really nice aluminum can with a screw on lid. If you could find one of those, they would be great. Water & air tight.

  4. CITO should be something we all do without additional "find" incentive. I vote no to two finds. I might be in favor of a cache that required some CITO as part of the requirement, however.

     

    Additional requirements could get out of hand. eg How about a "Sunset" or Sunrise" cache. Or maybe a favorite animal cache. Each requiring a picture in addition to the find.

     

    Would someone "markwell" caching rules on additional requirements like this?

  5. What model phone do you have and who is your service provider?

     

    Some providers such as Verizon provide online albums that you can very easily upload to. My LG VX6000 lets me send pictures and text up to 10 places with one send. (Billed as 1 send.) I usually upload to my online album and my email at the same time.

     

    I can also use pictures I've taken with or sent to my phone as CID pictures for calls. eg When my kids call or I call them, their picture pops up.

  6. With my collection of assorted LED flashlights ranging from 1 to 12 bulbs each, I don't need a GPS or geocaching to be a dork.

     

    Someone once asked me how many flashlights that I had. After 20, mostly LED, I gave up counting.

     

    My motto "If it shines and has an LED, buy it."

     

    Latest addition to my collection is a 3D cell, 12 LED light. Part weapon, part light - Darkness beware.

  7. I have Verizon and I have called 911 numerous times for drunken/ wreckless drivers and I never have had my phone lock up on me.  This is the first time I have ever heard about this one.

    I too can't remember a "911 lockup" but don't think I've needed to call this year, yet. I usually call about once a month or so to report an accident on the road. I believe Jan 1, 2004 was the magic date that the system had to be active. I don't see how that would change phone performance, however, unless a 911 center can send some sort of lock signal.

  8. Just after leaving the parking for a cache I heard the unmistakable sound of bending metal - car crash, no one hurt, but plenty of damage and blocking of road. After I'd dialled 911 to call police, my phone (LG) would only allow me to talk to 911 again or Verizon.

     

    I was wondering if the phone was "locked down", so that it could continously transmit a GPS signal via the E911 system. Having spoke to a customer rep, she didn't know, but suggested a battery removal, which worked.

     

    Anyone know about this??

    I spoke with our Verizon rep and he said he hadn't heard of the problem before. He thought it might be a software problem, also. - Removing power (ie battery in this case) often will force a reset.

     

    The rep also said they currently have no applications for the location mode. Setting most likely an LG feature for possible future use. I suggest leaving it in E911 mode and not the always mode.

     

    BTW... Which LG phone do you have? I have the 6000 camera phone.

  9. Was the phone in locked mode before you called? (All phones locked or even unactivated can dial 911.)

     

    I don't recall my LG Verizon phone locking up the last time I called 911 but it's been a while since I called 911. It did indicate it was in emergency mode, however.

     

    Is there anyone out there that really understands how the phone's "GPS mode works"? My phone has 2 location modes: 911 & always. Why would one want to chose the always mode? If I'm in an always mode, is there any way I can access the location information?

  10. I have seen prices from $112...

    Anyone trying to steal that much should be shot or at the very least have their cable wrapped around their neck. Was it gold plated? I don't remember what I paid for mine but take one of the suggestions above and keep the price under $40.

  11. REI is one of my favorite places to shop. It has always been my experience that the staff is generally well informed and helpful. Regardless of where you shop there will always be different levels of knowledge. Being in retail sales also, I realize it is not always possible to be an expert on every little detail of every product. Every REI person I've met has always been open to input and constructive criticism. Why not try to share your knowledge with them? Yes, you can sometimes beat their prices online but name one online place that will stand behind their products like REI. eg The clip broke on the back of my GPS mount and they replaced it no questions asked after over 2 years! I purchased a stove at an "as is" sale that had a broken piece and they assisted me in sending it in for repair. The stove returned completely rebuilt at no cost to me. Figuring in the dividend, any small extra I've had to pay is well worth the piece of mind I have knowing that they stand behind the products that they sell 100%. I've purchased all my GPS units (Vista & 2 Rino 120s) and plan to be one of the the first to get a Rino 130 from them as well.

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