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Tzoid

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  1. I guess the easiest would be to get the coordinate from the GPS upon arrival at the hotel, and then use the internet pc in the hotel lobby to search GC.com for nearby caches.
  2. Some people do burn out. Find their first 100 caches in no time and then get bored. Try not to be compulsive about it is my advice. Vary the types of caches you go for. Vary the areas you cache in. Remember to take a break now and then and you'll be fine.
  3. Neither of which answered my original questions. And the Knowledgebase is something one (at least I do) visit when there is something I cant figure out. I was looking more for a short document holding my hand when I submit my first cache. A step by step description. But I sense that the TPTB does not share my view, so this will be my last post on this topic.
  4. I do believe that, and I think that could be bettered with a small tutorial on administrative cache management. The "Cache Listing Requirements/Guidelines" says a lot of things, but nothing about the cache submittal form itself and the associated cache listing/editing form. Maybe it is assumed that this is easy-peasy, but as you and I know, it isn't. The quick tutorial step 4 at http://www.geocaching.com/about/hiding.aspx should in my opinion be expanded to include the information we have been talking about in this thread.
  5. Ok, it was as suspected. I think a few words on the cache submit form about the cache lifecycle and the review process would be welcomed by most new cache owners. I know I would have liked it. And I still don't see why there are two differently labelled links to enable the cache.
  6. I am currently in the process of creating my first cache. I notice that on the form one needs to fill out there is a check box labeled "Yes, this cache is currently active". I have for the moment not checked this box. On the listing page there is a link called 'click to enable' and another one in the right hand corner called 'enable listing'. The listing page also states that 'This cache has not been approved yet. Once it is approved, it will be listed on the site. Check the logs to see if the reviewers have left a note for this listing.' and 'The reviewers will not see this listing until you activate it.' My understandig is that I have to click one of the two 'enable' links so that the reviewer will see the cache. Why are these two links labelled differently when they perform the same function? When the reviewer has approved the cache it will be displayed together with all other enabled caches. I guess my other question is really 'is enabled, approved and active the same thing'? If they are, I think the website should use just one of the terms. Using more than one term for the same thing is confusing. If they are not the same thing, then what exactly is the difference? Thanks, tz. Edit: for clarity.
  7. Or cupious amounts of cursing and angry cachers. What's the fun in turning every stone in that ravine?
  8. I second that. I'm not too sure I would appreciate a letter from my kid's school saying that whatever stuff he forgot at school is now hidden in a box in the forest for me to find. At least you have to be very careful with how you word your letter. You could potentially anger quite a few people.
  9. Oh, that just sucks. Guess we have to buy a few more licences so you can invest in a UPS for your server.
  10. Search functions lists the MO caches, and they are displayed with a small black head profile icon on a white background. If you, as a non-premium member, click on its link you will get a message saying it is a members only cache. So they are not totally hidden from non-premium members.
  11. Maybe you should devote some development time to automate this process, at least for peace of mind and total relaxation in future holidays. ;-)
  12. I use a neoprene pda "glove" similar to this: http://www.etech4sale.com/pda/partinfo-id-1709.html It really protects the unit against shocks as well as dirt and moisture. I don't hesistate bringing my Palm 3c into the field.
  13. Most of the caches I go for have been accumulating logs in GSAK for a long time before I get to them. In the rare case I dont have sufficient logs available in Cachemate I just accept a DNF, and check out earlier logs when I get home. No big deal. In extreme cases I might pull out my cell phone and use the WAP interface to gc.com.
  14. Why do you want it as a PQ? I'd just hit the cache page on gc.com and look at all the past logs there. Querying for all logs will just increase the burden on th PQ servers for no good reason.
  15. And once you are on the page of a cache, there's a link that lists all the caches nearby, which can be quite handy.
  16. Thank you for the clarification.
  17. Yes, according to what's said on the premium member benefits page. How long a timeframe are we talking about here? Days, weeks, months, a year or two?
  18. There are a few common strategies. One is to use the GPS as a "cell phone" ( or use a real cell phone if available ). People talking in cell phones can do lots of things without drawing any attention. Other people have been using hard hats, clipoards and similar props to act "official". I haven't tried that myself, so I can't wouch for its effectiveness. If approached by muggles, especially officials of any kind, just tell the truth. Anything else will just get you and/or the cache into trouble. And by telling the truth you maybe create a new cacher in the process
  19. Filter by distance or 'placed date', just as when you generate PQ's.
  20. I'd just like to say thank you for the GETMAIL command. I have set up a new GMail account just for my GPX'es and automated the whole process using a macro connected to a button on the toolbar. Very nice indeed! Tz
  21. Cabear: How do you plan to maintain Foggy Hilltop?
  22. Medium rare. Bicycle, GPS, PDA, Pencil, cell phone, the occational flashlight. I mostly do urban caching in cool Norway, so no need for tent, snake anti-venom, extra clothing, bug repellant, compass, hiking boots, paper maps or fishing equipment. Knifes are illegal to carry. Neither need nor want a gun.
  23. I have had the 60C for 9 months. Never missed the compass. I mostly do urban caching. If you go into the wilderness you should bring a normal compass anyway, just for safety.
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