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    I have gone and done it!

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    Love those altoid tins - you can paint them, you can put a magnet in them and attach them to metal objects, you can put little trinkets in them, Eventually they rust but if you paint them with rustoleum paint it should last a lot longer. Managed to get 5 little items (charm, postage stamp, pin, etc) plus a tiny handmade logbook (1x2") and a small pencil (sawed a regular pencil in half) in the last one we planted. Here's a link to a photo http://img.Groundspeak.com/cache/16055_200.jpg

    Note that the inside is not painted - I'd recommend painting the inside so you don't get rust build-up. This cache had a logged find 3 days after planting it.

     

    Congratulations on your first placement. I hope you find it as fun and rewarding as we have.

     

    quote:
    Originally posted by Ride Bent:

    It's been approved....

     

    http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=21324

     

    YEA! _So any predictions on how long until it is logged?_

     

    The best things in life are not things...

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    Archiving

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    I archived a cache for the first time a couple of days ago, GC33E2-Inglis Falls. I noticed that it came off the list of caches within 100 miles but I expected it to stay on the list for a few days with a line through it to indicate it's been archived. How are people who have already downloaded it going to know that they should take it off their GPS unit if they don't see it on the list with the line through it?

    YES -- we still shoot the messengers

    in Canada

    Posted

    And that was our cache he was holding. It was an exciting day for me when a co-worker brought the article in. It was very cool to see an article about geocaching in our area but when I took a closer look at what P38 was holding in his hand - it was Timberframer's Delight! Made my day.

     

    quote:
    Originally posted by Balimbras:

    Was that your picture in the paper last week? The hat was a giveaway if it was. If so, you're to blame for me topping up my credit card on a spanky new Vista, delivered in less than 24 hours from a wonderful online store in Calgary. The news article was the last little incentive I needed to go buy me that GPS gizmo I'd been coveting for some time now. Thanks for the intro.

     

    'Course, if it wasn't you, never mind. icon_smile.gif

     

    And now, back to your regularly scheduled topic...

    YES -- we still shoot the messengers

    in Canada

    Posted

    And that was our cache he was holding. It was an exciting day for me when a co-worker brought the article in. It was very cool to see an article about geocaching in our area but when I took a closer look at what P38 was holding in his hand - it was Timberframer's Delight! Made my day.

     

    quote:
    Originally posted by Balimbras:

    Was that your picture in the paper last week? The hat was a giveaway if it was. If so, you're to blame for me topping up my credit card on a spanky new Vista, delivered in less than 24 hours from a wonderful online store in Calgary. The news article was the last little incentive I needed to go buy me that GPS gizmo I'd been coveting for some time now. Thanks for the intro.

     

    'Course, if it wasn't you, never mind. icon_smile.gif

     

    And now, back to your regularly scheduled topic...

    Should you find X number of caches before hiding one???

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Seeing examples of good caches is the number one way of preparing to place a cache, also reading the forum posts about what people think are good caches has helped a lot. From what I've gathered from reading the posts, a good cache might include some or all of these qualities:

     

    -well stocked

    -maintained regularly

    -exceptional location

    -where cache seeker can explore nature

    -where cache seeker can see a new interesting place ('I've been to this town many times but never new about this place')

    -scenic/good view

    -interesting architecture

    -historical

    -educational

    -exceptional hiding spot

    -cache owner keeps up with correspondence

    -cache owner writes a good helpful hint

    -accurate coordinates

    -parking lot coordinates

    -clean, safe area

    -suggests path to take

    -mentally challenging

    -clues in the form of puzzles or math problems

    -physical challenge

    Crossing the border

    in Canada

    Posted

    There are a few in the Niagara area (St Catherine's, Burlington, Hamilton, Stoney Creek). I haven't had a chance to try them out yet (except Websters Falls, our first and one of the best finds) but I'm looking forward to seeking them out, the Niagara Escarpment area is really quite nice.

     

    quote:
    Originally posted by clatmandu:

    Hi Debb,

    I have only been to Canada once since 9-11, that was to S.St. Marie and beyond. Had no trouble crossing there, but here in SE Mich, it probably takes a little longer. I do plan to head over when the weather gets a little warmer. There are clusters of caches in Toronto 3hr away and Kitchner 2hr away, so I'll do some camping when I go. I just got my Canadian Goecoins yestrday, so I'm getting prepared. Just remember to take some extra ID, passport, Birthcert., etc.

    I'm wondering what the coast guard will do when we kayak across the river to Canada. Are they going to approach with their guns drawn? Could be interesting!! Have fun on the Can. caches. Clayton

    A bad day of Geocaching for MajBach.

    in Canada

    Posted

    Oops, forgot to comment on the last geocache you mentioned GC42E6. When I saw this new cache I was apprehensive. The pictures had me worried - sewer block in the middle of overgrown vegetation, young cache owner. Sewer blocks are not usually located in picturesque locations. I added it to our Mapsource software and zoomed into the area on the map and noted that it was just off a cul-de-sac, that made me think it was probably near the cache owners home and that they probably wanted to watch people hunt for it. You have confirmed my suspicions. I'm concerned about the treacherous conditions and the close proximity to private property. It could cause some worry amongst the other house owners. This is all unfortunate because it spoils the experience for the cache seekers and also for the cache owner who I'm assuming didn't want to frustrate people but really didn't know enough about placing an appropriate geocache.

    A bad day of Geocaching for MajBach.

    in Canada

    Posted

    That's really rough, 3 in one day. Thanks for the heads up on these caches. I'll be taking them off my list. It's really unfortunate, if a brand new cacher had this experience they may never cache again.

     

    Regarding GC13E8, I looked at the cache owner profile and there appears to be no activity in 2002 (either hiding or finding). The cache has been missing since August 2001. It should probably be reported to the moderator of the Canada forum, 300mag. In my humble opinion it should be archived, to prevent people who haven't read the logs from wasting their time and gas money to get to the site.

     

    I'm not too sure what should be done about the GC13C6. It's really too bad that this area been ruined by trash but even worse human waste. I think you're correct in warning people about how filthy the area is. Perhaps the condition of this site should be reported to Woodbridge councillors. I found a website for the Woodbridge councillor Gino Rosati Ward 2 (Vaughn-Woodbridge)

     

    Gino Rosati Ward 2 (Vaughn-Woodbridge)

     

    It would be nice if the city cleaned up the area. Judging from the photos gunnqc uploaded, the area looks nice (nice memorial, nice view). It's a shame that the area isn't treated with more respect and that there's no place to safely and sanitarily hide a geocache.

    Request for images of friendly cache containers

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I found a site with a lot of examples of caches and their contents:

     

    http://www.joethielen.com/geocache.html#others

     

    quote:
    Originally posted by DisQuoi:

    I am going to meet with the manager of a park in my local county this week. She has reviewed the geocaching web-site and wants me to come answer questions. This particular park is geared towards kids (a working farm) and I'd like to have a couple of good examples of well prepared cache containers to show her. I'd like to show her a picture of an ammo can that has been painted to look less military issue. If you have an image of something like this, please email it to me.

     

    Thanks.

     

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    magellan or garmin....help?

    in Canada

    Posted

    We purchased a Garmin GPS V from Europe Bound in Toronto (Front Street), they've also got a store on King across from Mountain Equipment Co-op. The GPS V at Europe Bound was less expensive than at Mountain Equipment. I'm pretty sure that was true for all the GPS units. We've been happy with the detail Mapsource provides. I've heard of Fugawi as a source for Canadian map software but have no need to try it since Mapsource comes with the GPS V unit. Lastly, we have had good satellite reception although we've only been using the GPS V since December (no leaves on the trees)

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