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  1. Usually: Download PQ to GSAK Load Oregon 450 using GSAK (a couple of macros add more info than just loading the PQ's directly to the 450) After the caching trip, load Found, DNF, notes from 450 back to GSAK Publish logs from GSAK to GS (more macros for formatting logs--not TFTC however or cut and paste!) On a rare occasion: When in a hurry to beat the FTF hounds OR in a spur-of-the-moment caching mood and I don't have the GPSr handy, I use the Windows Phone and the official GS APP Note: I do not prefer the phone for many reasons, but the two main ones are 1. screen is difficult for an old guy to see in daylight 2. probably haven't used it enough to be familiar with it Garmin Venture is a backup and Magellan Explorist 100 is the one for simple, indestructible use. Basecamp is also used for various reasons at times.
  2. I have been known to post a log or two along this line. A couple of years ago, I posted a DNF for GCV9KY. It is an interesting Multi in a semi-remote area, where people camp and hunt on occasion. The cache itself has an interesting story and I posted (IMHO) a couple of fun logs, similar to the one expressed here in this thread. I like to write logs with some humor and some insight to my experience. This thread has brought up some other thoughts as well. Many hate TFTC logs, but then someone complains about a longer log. Hmmmmm! Not that this provides any real contribution to this discussion, the discussion brought back memories of an interesting cache.
  3. Thanks Tricia, After posting, I noticed that the cache that I did not want the bookmark listing added to was on the list and yes you are absolutely correct. Deleting that cache from the bookmark list took care of it. When coming back here to post my discovery, I saw your post. Thanks again.
  4. For some "Challenge" caches the CO requests a Bookmark list for meeting the requirements. OK, if I inadvertently attached a bookmark list to the wrong cache page, how can I remove it from that page listing? I really don't see any options short of deleting the Bookmark listing. There must be a better way. Thanks
  5. This topic brought something to mind. I think I will set up a powertrail by looking at Google Maps and determining a stretch of road that I can use. Figure out where the 528' spacing would be. Record the coordinates and publish. Place two buckets of film canisters, one at each end of the trail. Then put the "Help with maintenance........" in the description. Now as people go to search for the caches along the trail they will set the trail up and I won't have to waste gas placing the containers. The FTF's will have that chore. What do you think?
  6. GS has a built in tool. Go to the "Hide and Seek" section under Play. Plug in the coordinates you want to use to determine proximity issues with caches. Then search 10, 20 or whatever distance away. You will get a list with the distance and direction to each cache from closest to furthest away from the coordinates you plugged in. Not a map, but it does the trick. (most of the time)
  7. Red, I will try to answer your second part first. (Disclaimer: I don't own and have not used a Map62S) I have an Oregon 450 which I think has many similar operations. To add waypoints for a multi while you are on the geocache hunt go to the "Log Attempt" screen. There should be an option you can select "Add Waypoint" (or something similar). You may have to scroll down on the screen to find it. Now for your first question. I asked the same question about the Oregon and got no response. What WaltsHunting said is correct, however if you load the geocaches by name and not the GC code as I do it is a pain to look for "parking" wayponts when looking for a cache. I generally just find the next closest cache listed and click on "Go". Then after the fact, while looking at the description to get more hints on why I can't find the cache, I find it had a parking waypoint listed. How did I solve this? I started using GSAK to add a "P" in front of the cache name when loading to the GPSr. Instead of seeing a cache name like "Sorry Harry" I now see P-Sorry Harry listed when it has a parking waypoint. Then I know to look at waypoints for the Parking one which also has (using GSAK) the cache Name added to the waypoint name. I can remember names a lot easier than some random number/letters as listed in the GC code. Also when looking at the map screen, I now see the waypoint with the cache name added, so I know it goes along with the cache. I also have it set up to add container size, corrected coordinates, etc indicators to the cache name so any/all can be seen at a glance when searching the list of closest loaded caches on the GPSr which at times helps me to decided which one I want to look for. GSAK has provided the best/only solution for me so far.
  8. Put the key at stage one of the "Multi" along with coordinates for the 2nd stage. A similar cache is GC2YDK5 That would work? Maybe?
  9. Not being a basic member any more, I can't test this out, but at one time going to the map would show PMO caches. They did not show up however, until you zoomed out on the map view. Then you could click on the cache icon and get a box with name, code, etc and the option to log. Maybe this feature has been shut down now. Not sure, but the secret previously was to zoom out the map view for them to show.
  10. I have to do the same thing with my Oregon 450. I think it is just a strange characteristic which if you are in a hurry can be annoying.
  11. You can also click on the "placed" column on you page of caches in your area. It will have the new ones tagged.. I just did this and it is a Premium member feature... You are correct, it is a premium member feature, but there is a way to do it (however far from a perfect system) What I did was to go to the forum section at the bottom of the forums listing for the area I lived in. Open the area and it will list the new caches in the state. For example, Arizona is at My link It is not perfect because of placement dates on the submission form, but I did get a FTF or two using the system. Ha!
  12. I can't tell you what you are doing wrong. I have only done one Wherigo and I used a Garmin GPS for the unlock code. Anyway, I did notice that in this group of forums there is a Wherigo section and just glancing at it I noticed an iPhone question as one of the topics. You might have better luck posting your question there. Hope that helps.
  13. That is the exact Puzzle Cache that I have been referring to in my previous posts. Solving it will get you coordinates that will take you to a place that fits into the Spirit Quest series nicely. Solving puzzles is not always straight forward. As I believe I stated before, I have some puzzles that I have been trying to solve for years. That is the "fun" of it.
  14. Just a thought, do you have the correct battery type selected in setup ie Lithium, NiMH, Alkaline, etc. That will make a difference (I think, Ha!) because of the max voltage difference available for the different types.
  15. More information is needed to answer your question. For starters: What GPSr are you using? What Operating System are you running on your computer? In most cases it is a pretty simple operation.
  16. Another easy way. Connect your 450 to your computer with USB and use BaseCamp. It will list all of the caches loaded on your 450.
  17. When was this changed from 2 miles to 1? ******************************************* Actually here is the quote: Mystery/Puzzle Caches The information needed to solve this type cache must be available to the general community and the puzzle should be solvable from the information provided on the cache page. For many caches of this type, the coordinates listed are not of the actual cache location, but a general reference point, such as a nearby parking location. The posted coordinates should be no more than 1-2 miles (2-3 km) away from the true cache location. This allows the cache to show up on the appropriate vicinity searches and means that the mileage of Trackables passing through the cache will be reasonably accurate. Add the final set of coordinates and any additional waypoints to the cache listing before submitting for review. Before you submit the cache listing, post a Note to Reviewer with an explanation of how the puzzle is solved. This log will auto-delete on publication. A challenge cache is a variation of a puzzle cache that enhances the geocaching experience. It will typically require the cacher to meet a reasonable and positive Geocaching-, Waymarking- or Wherigo-related qualification. If you are thinking of creating such a cache, please review the additional specifications in our Knowledge Book article. ******************************************************* Saying/seeing this, I guess some that are located farther away (5-6 miles) must be grandfathered in. I have had a couple that I felt I was solving incorrectly because the results were too far from the original posted coords. I do like the distance restriction because it does in some cases help in finding the solution. Ha!
  18. The Florida series I was talking about begins with the cache GC2MC7M for the first one and there are about 10 or 11 in the series. I went back to see what cache you were looking at. It is the one I looked at yesterday and it does meet the criteria you stated, so I am sure I know which one you are looking at. SQ - .......... After solving it, it is and does meet the SQ series for location. Really giving you anything more, could be deemed as a violation of the terms with GS.
  19. I can understand the frustration, because when I first started looking at puzzles my first thoughts were "How are you ever supposed to figure this out? What are they doing? This doesn't make sense." Then after looking at quite a few, some things started falling into place on some. I still am looking at some with the same thoughts as I originally had. Like I said previously, "Stick People" as well as other ciphers may take some time to find using Google or whatever search engine. After/while doing searches for other puzzle solutions etc. you may run across the answer to the "Stick People". Google or whatever is your friend, but may take a lot of your time. Think of other terms to search, like "symbols, men, ciphers, rumkin, etc." http://zonacachers.com/ has some fairly good links that may help also. With only 20 or so finds, I recommend if you want to solve puzzles, you look at many puzzles and solve the ones you can. I ran across a good series of puzzles in Florida that actually helped in learning how to solve them (I don't have the name at the present time, sorry). Another series is in Arizona which is called Looney Bin.. and are pretty easy puzzles to solve which give experience.
  20. It appears that no matter how you have it set up, you will have an opportunity to review the transaction before it happens. This is a quote from your profile membership change page: Please Note: Clicking the "Renew Membership" button will allow you to schedule a payment to extend your membership. Clicking the "Set Up Recurring Membership" button will authorize Groundspeak to bill you automatically when your current membership expires. In both cases, you will have the opportunity to review your order before purchasing. That's as much help as I can provide. Ha!
  21. Same here. "Logs loading" at the bottom after about 20-25 logs are displayed.
  22. I found the puzzle you are probably looking at. The first one like it that I came across took me some time to find the solution. Actually, finding solutions to puzzles is sometimes an evolving (learning) experience. I enjoy working the puzzles, however I found that trying one and if the solution isn't found within a certain amount of time (when your head starts hurting), put it aside and look at another one. As time goes on, you will find solutions to puzzles you have worked on previously while looking for a solution to another one. I have had some puzzles laying around for a couple of years that I couldn't solve and then something on another puzzle triggers a path to the previously unsolved puzzle. Lots of Google searches are usually involved. Some will find one type of puzzle easy, because they have a background in the area, while others would find the same puzzle all but impossible to solve. OK, enough rambling. The point is to just plug along at them. I have even solved puzzles in other parts of the country, (knowing that I will probably never get anywhere close enough to find them) just for the experience and fun of solving them. In fact while looking for the one you were referring to I solved "Say Cheese" or something like that. Ha!
  23. I had to look at my GPSr to see. I use True North because to the best of my knowledge that is what the default was on the GPSr (I don't remember ever changing it. Ha!) and it has worked fine for me in the field. Really, in the long run, I think unless you are solving a puzzle in the field with one reference or the other required, it really doesn't make that much difference.
  24. I know I am blind (my DNF record proves it. Ha!) but I don't see the "List newest..." on my profile page. I have always used the State Page reference so it really doesn't matter except you got my curiosity up. Kindly drag my nose around the page to find it. Thanks
  25. Wayne, This is probably a non-answer as I do not own or have a 650 to look at. I do have the Oregon 450 and maybe (just maybe) there might be some similarities. With the 450, you go to Settings>Routing> then there are selections available to lock on road, hiking, direct route, etc that may be changed to suit. Hope this helps in some way. Ha!
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