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I have gone after many a cache without full information... sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes the information I GET isn't good, either. Again, this would be only for those in geocache withdrawal, and I figure you realize you upped your challenge by incomplete info. Haven't you ever gotten to the cache and realized you left the papers/ info/ hints back at the car, miles down the trail? I have, and I did the best I could, sometimes it was a find, sometimes not. It's always best to have info... I personally include useful info on my caches. But iwould never abandon the attempt because I forgot it or didn't have it. I'd just improvise/ analyze/ divine/ guess. Whatever made the best sense at the time. And I DO sometimes need a cache fix. I'm not ashamed to admit it. I can quit anytime I want to. But all the kids are doing it.

Heck no, man! I figure you got to sacrifice for the convenience! I'm thinking the cache code, difficulties, type, and EXCLUDE multis and virtuals for that reason. So your message might read: GCxxxx 1.5 2 NL N38 21.062 W082 37.843 16 that translates to: Cache number GCXXXX, difficulty 1.5, terrain 2, normal size, location N 3° 21.062 W 082° 37.843, last found 16 days ago, in 41 characters. The last date found info would keep you from running after a defunct but active cache. You'd run the risk of chasing caches where info was needed, etc., but, hey, this is an EMERGENCY! The Google bot sends its answers in multiple SMS messages if it exceeds the typical SMS limits, so multiple caches (the arbitrary 10 I picked) could be done. You'd still have to take time to load them into the GPSr and see if they are doable by distance, etc. The odds of someone doing this on a routine basis would seem low (but one never knows, does one?!). Say you're at the in-laws and you MUST escape. Text the request, get the response, assume the appropriate worried face, mumble about an emergency, jump in the car and enter the coords once you're a block away. Sneakier than asking for their computer and a USB cable!

The WAP site is okay, but some people do not have web access, but do have text messaging. I'm no bot techie, mind you, but if texting Google for the nearest Schlotsky's is possible, finding the nearest cache should be possible. Not easy maybe, but that's why I throw it out there... a challenge! I personally use a Treo 700p with unlimited web access, so I can do it no problem, but I'm looking out for the others who merely can text, or are on limited plans. Sometimes, I wonder how I can care so much!

My cell phone can query (via TXT messaging) Google bots, AOL bots, etc., and get phone numbers, weather, directions, etc. Is there a way to bot a Geocache query in real time? Say I'm visiting another city, the meeting gets cancelled, and I have 4 hours to kill, but no computer. Wouldn't it be nice to text-message my location (zip, address, etc.) to a bot and it returns brief descriptions and difficulties on the 10 nearest caches I haven't found?! Does anything like that exist? In progress? I am a big fan of the Pocket Queries on geaocaching.com, and they are great if there's prep time. What I want is more instant instant gratification! Any info on that?

Well, it's finally here! Technically, it's still "early" February, since it was on or before the 14th! Except, I can't get it to see my Forerunner. Gives the "can't find GPS" message block. Tried restarting, reinstalling, redownloading and reinstalling. Nothing. Dang it. It's too late... gotta go to bed. Maybe in the morning...

I was told about the Forerunner recall by the vendor from whence I ordered mine. His source is Garmin, he says. I have no independent verification. However, by my eyes alone, I see that it is true... since I don't have mine yet!!

FYI, I was told today that the Forerunner has been recalled due to water collecting under the bezel. New ship date is 12/18/04. Trying to get it out before Christmas, I'm told. Early users noted the problem.

Apparently the Forerunner has developed a problem of water accumulating under the bezel, necessitating a recall. New ship date is 12/18. First users to receive them have noted the problems.

If so, send me a quick email letting me know the following: 1. G4 500MP and TiBook 667 1a. yes 2. OS X 10.2 2a. Absolutely 3. Garmin GPS V 4. the usual 5. I would pay. Kent Shenandoah Valley, Virginia USA "Is this cool, or WHAT?!"

1. TiBook 667, G4 500MP, iMac 800 1a. yes 2. OS X 10.1.3 2a. X? Absolutely! 3. GPS V 4. seeing waypoint icons, map overlay, 5. I would pay. Thanks and good luck! Kent Shenandoah Valley, Virginia USA "Is this cool, or WHAT?!"

1. TiBook 667, G4 500MP, iMac 800 1a. yes 2. OS X 10.1.3 2a. X? Absolutely! 3. GPS V 4. seeing waypoint icons, map overlay, 5. I would pay. Thanks and good luck! Kent Shenandoah Valley, Virginia USA "Is this cool, or WHAT?!"

Please DON'T educate 'em yet! I've got too much stuff to sell! Why pay retail when you can pay ME even MORE?! Kent Shenandoah Valley, Virginia USA "Is this cool, or WHAT?!"

You can use Virtual PC by Connectix... works great and is useful to have around. Kent Shenandoah Valley, Virginia USA "Is this cool, or WHAT?!"

It was a Geocaching.com keychain. {img]http://members.aol.com/macdaddymd/geologo.gif[/img] Kent Shenandoah Valley, Virginia USA "Is this cool, or WHAT?!"

Signing off forum Seeking a cache No whines in the woods. Kent Shenandoah Valley, Virginia USA "Is this cool, or WHAT?!"

Consider me paid, thankful for the family opportunities geocaching.com provided, unafraid of privacy issues, unlikely to shun non-paying cachers, likely to hide public caches, appreciative of Jeremy, glad for your dissenting opinions, and honored to be part of this community. Did I miss anything? Oh, yes... let's go geocaching!