OccidentalErrant

Well said....

There is one school of thought... that I am going to now.. That schools curriculum describes geocaching as a game and then a sport. The curriculum also attempts to define the purpose of the game/sport. Question: What is the purpose of geocaching? Is the purpose to locate a position on the globe using a GPSr.? (or) Is the purpose to find treasure? What reasons are there treasures hidden in geocaches and for what purpose? Should we go back to the beginnings of the activity to find the answer? Questions to ponder. Anybody up for homework?

Is the cache still there? I notice that the owner of it hasn't visited the geocache.com site since last Sept. Edit: Has anybody contacted him?

Hmm, While it is always good to find 'traded up items' in a cache.. with a pleasant surprise.. There are several factors at work here. Consider these: 1. Maybe the person that is picking and dropping can't afford anything nicer. 2. People may tend to go with the flow... (if they see junk in most of the caches that they have found, then that would be considered the 'norm' to them. Why bother with improving value of items traded?) 3. There are a lot of people still out there that want something for nothing. I will admit that spending all the time, energy and gasoline expense to participate in Geocaching is frustrating when a person sees the same type of trades over and over again. That would indicate that maybe there needs to be a way to enforce guidlines a little better. There are also those that don't put value into caches because of the possibility of the cache being found by muggles. It is a vicious circle at this point.

Good luck... Been through the Fresno area... although some time ago.. it is a nice area to live in.. warm.. Don't forget... that no matter where you go, there you are.

You're right Stunod.. that editing of the height and width does make a difference... Thanks to all .. I'll close this one now. email or PM me..

Thanks guys.. I got it done and is now on my profile page..

Hi, I was wondering what the URL of that lower 48 states map was that I can put on your profile page to show where I have been geocaching? Anybody know? I am starting to get few built up and think that the map is a nice addition to the page.

I live in Vancouver... Be glad to get ya started.. I use a GPS V (5) but the etrex shouldn't be too much of a jump for me. PM me or email off my profile..

What I would do is to just act naturally. You have a right to be there. If muggles bother you... (other people).. or look at you funny.. just hold your GPSr up to your ear like a cell phone.. The regular citizenry does not have the authority to really challenge you for being in a certain spot.. All they will probably do is call the Police.. If the police respond while you are still there.. just explain what you're doing and show the officer(s) your GPSr... All Police officers should know what a GPSr is... afterall, they use them in their squad cars in most Police Departments.. Edit: spelling

I am not from that area.. but always thought that the Olympic Peninsula was a nice area to visit... need to get up there someday.. also there is the SanJuan Isl. area.. Look for outdoor parks in those areas.

Hmph!

I'll agree with that...avidly... and not only for those that live in PNW... All you have to do is look at the result (in regards to this topic) of the earthquakes and Tsunami in Indonesia to know that Outdoor Survival Skills are needed by everybody in the world..

After my own heart... I thought I was the only one that had an actual interest in outdoor survival..

Super glue works wonders??? But you didn't hear that from me...

Try this site.. http://www.gps4fun.com/ Or? if your in a hurry, Circuit City at Jantzen Beach.. Fishermans Marine next to GI Joes at Hayden Meadows. Then of course, there is REI.. They moved from the Jantzen Beach area to someplace in NW Portland. Welcome to the clan.. If you aren't using a GPSr.. you must be caching by Orienteering? That has got to be a challenge.. would be interested in learning that.. in fact I am studying that aspect of it. Edit: The Geomunch is at the shilo Inn restaurant off Airport Way 2nd Sunday of month.. in case Sparrowhawk didn't get around to telling you. See ya there.

Ah, and the air pockets like bubble wrap will cushion it if dropped on the ground.. n'est pas?

Hmmm, Ok,,, Fess up, Where was it misplaced... ? No skatin' under the table on this one.. gotta tell us what happened... come on...

Well, you'll figure out somewhere to hide the next one.. Don't forget to check out what else I said.

Yeah, I know it is how you play the game.. but I am not in competition with anyone... so, to me it is just an activity. and I don't play the 'game' of golf.. I can't see chasing a little ball around a field either..

To me, it is a part of a larger agenda involving other outdoor activities. But it is also a solitary activity participated in at varying degrees as people see fit to participate. Where is it going? I see more commercialization in the sport. You can't really call it a sport but an 'activity or hobby' IMHO. Camping is not a sport per se.. neither is golf IMHO.

Waterproof bags in Boating Supplys is a good business..

As a security professional, I can tell you that office theft is prevalent and rampant throughout the whole country. Whether a "part time" employee stole it or a student... I would be checking out the pawn shops in your area. Also, it is a good idea to alert the proprietors of those shops about the situation. and give them your phone #.. Also, notify the police of it too. They may bust a theft ring down the road and your GPSr might be in the 'Cache' that they recover. Most likely, the thief took it to get drug money. Sorry about your loss. These things happen all the time. You might investigate if your employer has a locker that you can put personal items in. I do where I work. If not, then maybe you have a locked drawer in your desk?

Is that at B Daltons et. al.?

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