Jonovich

Does it put the GPX files into the right locations? I want the same GPX file to be loaded by MemoryMap and GeoSphere, can it do that? Not that it's a big deal, doing it via iTunes is extremely easy. Rgds, Andy It makes the GPX files available to any GPX associated apps on the iOS device. Thus on my device I can load them to Memory Map, iGeoKnife, Landranger and GPS HD applications. I don't use GeoSphere, but imagine that will be the same.... Dropbox is free, so try it and see. You only have to start paying if you use squigabytes of data with it Jon

Easiest way I have found to get gpx files to iPad is via DropBox. fantastic app. Install on your pc and on you iOS device(s), then it just wirelessly syncs the files you put in the shared Dropbox folder between them all. No fannying about with iTunes and all that stuff Jon

Memory Map is the software, it's the Adventurer GPS (PDA) that it's running on that sounds to be faulty in your case. All I can think to check is that the date and time are set correctly on your unit? If they are not, then the unit will be using an incorrect almanac. Failing the date and time check and making sure the firmware is all up-to-date, I can't think of anything else to try, except a query to Memory Map themselves? Good luck with getting it fixed. Jon.

Prefer a real pie pub Jon.

I'd imagine the best way to get a more representative value for the difficulty & terrain ratings would be to adopt the OpenCaching type of thing that Garmin have, where the ratings are fine tuned by the cachers finding them. I appreciate that may mean statistics changing and that in turn affecting folks diff/terrain grids, but come on, get a life folks. The current system where cache owners can set the ratings as they see fit makes it currently all a bit of a joke anyway. Jon.

Absolutely not true. You are allowed to transfer it from VHS to DVD for YOUR personal use. Same as if you bought a music album on cassette and made a copy for your car, office, etc. I'm confused then... are you saying all that Macrovision copyright protection for VHS recordings and the supreme caught ruling making illegal to sell or distribute macrovision defeation technology was for nothing? Jon

Consider a movie you liked and bought on Video Cassette to watch from your Sony VHS, you didn't get free upgrades to watch it from your Sony DVD or Sony Blu-Ray players when you upgraded. You would have to purchase it again if you wanted to watch it on those alternate devices. Same thing with the Garmin Maps. Jon.

You know when you're on top of the cache by the unmistakable sound of cracking plastic underfoot! Jon

Spotted this lone Bobbo perfectly framed under a bridge whilst caching for "SPAN B" Cheers, Jon.

Wuss! Jon.

I wonder if they fail to find any of their own caches, they'll then log DNF's? Jon

I'd recommend Tooey's Adventure for the fun factor! Cheers, Jon.

Ohh... Poor Mandy, they must chafe terribly I think the cache attributes are also a good indication of the cache status, again, if they have been used sensibly. It still surprised me how many folks attempt a cache of mine that is five terrain, clearly has a "BOAT NEEDED" attribute and even a big picture a Kayak on the main page, yet they still log DNF's or NOTES saying, didn't realise you needed a boat.... Jon.

Would you prefer the phrase budgie smugglers? Jon

The ratings on caches are down to the cache setters/hiders own personal opinion, although there is a Groundspeak resource available to assist in achieving some sense of commonality across the board. The ratings are just a guide and can be set to whatever you so desire - the last time I queried it I got the answer that Groundspeak do not enforce anything about them, but would prefer them to be used sensibly. From my understanding, the requirement of specialist equipment such as a Kayak, climbing gear, ladder, scuba, speedo's, etc... equates to a five terrain rating and I have used that on several of my caches. Jon.

And as a reminder to particularly loathesome individuals out to make a buck or two, that they maybe able to claim for that toe they stubbed on a fence post in the general vacinity of a cache or two.... Jon.

I totally agree that Groundspeak should not be held responsible for any claims resulting from injuries sustained whilst attempting a cache: - " Groundspeak is not in any way responsible or liable for caches or their placement." however I think it is wrong for the wording to go on and indicate that maybe the responsibility could lie on the shouilders of the cache owner: - " All aspects of your cache and its placement are your responsibility, and you may be held liable for any resulting consequences. " The responsibility should start and end with the cache finder. If Groundspeak can place an exclusion as to their responsibilites, then under the same logic so can the cache hider. All my caches that I believe have the potential to cause the cache finder injury in their recovery, I have placed a "You cache at your own risk" disclaimer on. Maybe I should put it on ALL my caches? Why the OP singled out extreme caches is interesting, can the logic that someone drowning doing an extreme kayak cache be differentiated from someone getting run over crossing a road to a phone box to retrieve a cache from inside it? In both cases the cacher was there because of the cache owners placement of the cache. Jon.

Pit Extreme 1 Pit Extreme 2 Must be a series, there are two of them And if you like a few more caches in your series, then I can very much recommend the Crazy Golf series, some excellent caches and a nice walk around a lovely deer park and university campus. Jon.

If the police took the gun, what trade of equal value did they leave behind? Jon.

Machete.....

For the map square to be that devoid of anything but caches, I guess it must be at 53°41.534'N, 0°44.209'W just south east of Ousefleet? Jon

You heard it here first folks.... Power trails are so last year, this is the birth of the Power Square! Jon

The latter. That's alright then! Bloody tight squeeze isn't it! There are exceptions to the proximity rule though, so it's certainly possible to get more than the mathematical maximum of caches in a square. Jon.

The sums are anything but easy because the caches do not have to be arranged in a square array. It's possible to fit 53 caches into a 1km-square patch of land. I was just about to say that but you beat me to it! Is 53 based on putting the caches and their full proximity circle within the square? Or did you take into account the the outer edges of the square don't have to contain the whole proximity circle? Jon.

I'm not getting it... They are not excluded. Through their own choice they decide not to enter, whatever that is based on, religion or otherwise. The other thing that occurs is that if a cacher and their friends book a couple of tents into a tiny campsite that only has the capacity for two tents, under your proposals they could make a geocaching event of it that would instantly be exclusive to everyone bar them, as no further capacity exists. Is that something you would be for or against? Jon. Spelling correction...