LZ33

Thanks for the great question. HQ likes to implement new features in baby steps for verity of reasons. If all trackables where included, then the algorithm becomes more complex for the developers, thus more costly to implement. Such in the case of M10B coins, they would need to be exempt from the algorithm as well as with these geocoins. There are a lot of non Travel Bug Dog Tags trackables with missions similar to M10B coins that don't mind being in a collection and / or not traveling through geocaches. IMO - Travel Bug Dog Tags are true geocaching game pieces. Geocoins tend to be more of a signature items from players, groups ETC with a verity of missions.

This feature request is only concerning "Travel Bug Dog Tags" trackables. (not coins, cacher cards, etc) Exercise a biannual sweep with the following algorithm. (concerning only the "Travel Bug Dog Tags" trackables) No logging activity (dormant) for an "X" amount of time. And Is in a profile's inventory. And In an profile's inventory not belonging to the owner of the TB. Two actions are taken for TB's flagged from the algorithm: 1) A 'warning / reminder' implemented into our profiles. (ideally located with our problematic geocaches and unpublished submission forms) In red text, an alert for geocachers noting they have grabbed a TB that needs to be placed back into the game. 2) An auto email is sent to the holder of the TB with suggested text of - "You have grabbed travel bug 'so and so' on 'this date'. This travel bug hasn't seen any geocaching activities for an long extended amount of time. (provide number of days the TB has been without any activity here) As noted in 'this link' (link to the trackable guidelines) please return the travel bug into a geocache or hand it to another geocacher, likely at an event soon. Also, contact the owner or log a 'write a note' on the TB's page to let the TB owner know of your intentions." Also: When a geocacher logs "grabbed it" for their first time with a "Travel Bug Dog Tags" trackable, they get an auto generated email with a sentiment similar to: "Congratulations on grabbing your first Travel Bug. Now see this link (for trackable FAQ) and don't forget to place the travel bug in a geocache within the next two weeks." Within the app, similarly of getting notified of receiving a new souvenir. IMO, this implementation of raising awareness and education would: Bring needed attention to trackables in general, especially to new geocachers. Spotlight an unique feature / game piece of geocaching that seems to be fading in part due to TB's becoming MIA frequently. Likely an increase of sales for "Travel Bug Dog Tags". Likely an increase of "Travel Bug Dog Tags" being moved in the game from HQ emphasizing importance and respect for game pieces. Observing positives results as we did from the 'geocache ownership responsibility campaign' released a few years ago. If this feature request is implemented and has a positive outcome, included in the algorithm could be the promotional / commercial TB's. Thanks for your consideration.

kunarion has offered sound advice and I agree with Max and 99. I can't provide any facts concerning the hide as I've not searched for it. At a quick glance, the logs and the listing page, I would assume the following. The geocache find is super easy with only 1 DNF and currently 49 finds. I would assume the word multi is a play on the word "multi". Multi in this case is not referring to a conventional multi hide where you visit more than one location, rather you'll experience multiple containers at the posted coordinates. When I read through the logs (like bbydoll98, MforMoose & bloat) and read the hint, I get this impression. If my assumptions are correct, I hope this is considered an abuse of the multi geocache type for a listing. I would recommend seeking the geocache and report your findings here. I hope I'm wrong with my assumptions however.

I understand the issue concerning the benchmarks site and how it's related to cost. Like the retired locationless cache type, I'm surprised the benchmark site wasn't retired similarly for a historic values, as apposed to "poof" all things benchmark hunting for the past 20 years is gone.

From OP- Regarding GC24KMN, and the CO being known as, "I am the curse of Atlanta". Some of these reasons may or may not apply to why the checker is on the cache page. Due to throw downs; See if the CO really checks his caches. A form of someone's sentiment of repaying the CO for hiding a hard to find cache. A seeker feeling they have 'deserved' a find due to their experience, or lack there of. Being in a well known touristy park, maybe someone thought they were 'helping' the CO with maintenance (possible visiting from a far not to revisit) so justifying their throw down and because of their act of kindness, they prefer to receive their smiley. Possible due to a cacher upset at the CO after their TFT log was deleted. Upset not getting a FTF, accusing the CO of switching containers so no one is the FTF, could be someone stance on this issue. So it's possible the CO placed a checker on the cache page to assist with the validity of, A) The CO hiding efforts and To assist with the seekers efforts. IDK. I do know, I have a checker on my virtual. This is due to so many seekers that can not determine a 'South West corner' of a fixed rectangle on flat piece of ground. So instead of sending me a wrong answer, they can check to see if they got it right. If the CO placed his checker with these like intentions, (an option for seekers), I don't believe we are in the ALR arena. All that said, the CO has assured me he has a container at the posted coords and checks on it frequently. I think it's also key to note, the self proclaimed "I am the curse of Atlanta" is currently banned from the GC.com site and spending a little time in Geo-Jail.

A 6 month old cacher stating a reviewer is lazy who spent Easter morning publishing 30 caches. I wonder how long it took the volunteer to review and publish those 30 submission for the community to find after Easter lunch? Not to mention the time they took to review the submissions that didn't pass the review. I like to find those geocaches that have not been found in months, I guess that's why I lead my territory with FTF's. I collect FTF's for; the hour, day, week, month, quarter, and at times for the year.

One of my favorites, an oldy but a goody. You have to be standing in water to see it. AC5593

The years don't match for the one in Georgia, not that far to take a picture for you.

To download a query into the gps'r would be awesome! The app is nice, however, I'm finding myself in remote areas where there is no service for my phone.

Email sent to Garmin: I wanted to let Garmin know that I'm deeply disappointed with buying a Montana and not having all the functions of geocaching. While the Chirp made it to the Montana, Wherigo didn't. With advertising the Montana, you might consider changing "The Montana supports geocaching", to The Montana, supports most of the geocaching features. Reply: While Wherigo™ support on all Garmin handhelds is something we would like to provide, It is important to understand that Wherigo™ is a combination of an engine provided by Groundspeak, a license agreement to use their patent, and a reliance of their Wherigo cartridge builder tools. The remainder of the system (the part people see as the “player” in their Oregon/Colorado device) is managed by Garmin, but is subject to the terms of use we have with Groundspeak. Unfortunately, while Garmin has contributed significant effort to Wherigo™ development in past years, Groundspeak’s efforts to improve the cartridge builder tools and associated developer utilities has not reached a level that gives us reason to further our development at this time. Unless we see a significant change in Groundspeak’s priorities regarding Wherigo™, I do not foresee a change in Garmin’s plan going forward, which is to phase out Wherigo™ players from outdoor handhelds. If this feature is important to you or your members, be sure to have them contact Groundspeak regarding their desire to see this content become further developed. Without this support I am afraid this feature will eventually be phased out. -Montana Software Team

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What a very Cool Geocoin, hope to find one out in a cache while out geocaching, that is if we can find a geocache in all this snow we have in Northeastern Wisconsin. LOL Have you ever talked to the Bell witch? I think we should get a coin for just trying to comunicate with "it".

How about an entry fee to the race car owners for each racer they enter into the race. It could be a unactivated geocoin or a non-trackable geocoin. At the end of the race, those coins would be divided up to the top three racers for both categorys, mileage and cachers.

I got to see one of these copper coins today. A fellow cacher said he got it out of a GSQ cache. Nice looking coin. It's good to see the Reaper getting around.

So do I get a refund since I've only used 50 out of the 250 that I had to buy?

Wow, I’m going to go out and buy some lottery tickets. I don’t hang out in the forums and when I got my second gold coin and came to this thread to post my appreciation to the Shadow and saw that I wasn’t the first to get one, being in Georgia, I would have become very anxious. Thanks again Shadow.

I found this in my mail box the day after Christmas, WoW, what a great surprise and a great number of the coin as well. Many thanks! Georgia Spirit Quest LZ33

The following is a transcript from the PGR II banquette held in the Champagne room of the beautiful Gold Bar casino in downtown Hiram Georgia USA and this transcription may not be reused without written consent from someone. The following transcript is the acceptance award speech for the most mileage category, race winner from race entrant/owner LZ33, owner of a single racer in the SGS (Shilo Geocup Series) race II. Hello and thanks to all of you that are here tonight to witness this great honor and assist me receiving this wonderful award. This was a great and a close race coming down to the finish line as we thought we had a clean sweep coming around the final turn with only one drop separating us and Islander‘s GeoTag #4 racer. Knowing the rules sanctioned by SGS that a racer couldn’t win both most mileage and drops we were hoping for the double crown victory for our first year out but we couldn’t pull that one off and our hats are off to the islander 1988 team. Most importantly, I would like to thank the sponsors that came on board for our first year racing with SGS, Bowman’s Garage, AMMO Can Gear Boxes and Multi Mucus oil. I would also like to thank Warthog for driving our racer the farthest distance. But before I conclude tonight I would like to express my gratitude to the sponsors that make this sport possible. Of course to the president of SGS, Shilo for donating his time and the cachers that donated the trophies and also to Oakcoins for their continuing support by supplying the racer tags and great prizes and Sara our hats off to you too. I thank everyone that helped drive this racer whether it was far or short and invite you and all the racers over to the Ossian Tavern to continue this celebration. THANK YOU! That was LZ33 at the PGR II banquette last night. One of our affiliates with ESPU sports was at the O.T. for a live interview but due to the showering champagne the camera circuits were shorted however, it was reported that LZ33 will donate one of his V2 XLE geocoins as part of the prize package for PGR III race. Back to you Bob.

Thanks for asking, no I didn’t but in the past cachers had exchanged some Jeeps TB’s tags and made the icons somewhat confusing. Since then I’ve received a couple left over new yellow jeeps (without travel bug tags) from a reviewer and was interested to see if they still were out there.

Does anyone have a Yellow Jeep tracking number (yellow Jeep icon) TB that doesn't have a Yellow Jeep on it?

I got an extra mount for my 400T, still in the package. Email me if you're looking for one.

I got mine yesterday. I have had no issues with the power cord. I like this cradle as it’s easy to place/remove the GPS than from the past units that I’ve had. (Vista & 60CSX)

I got my RAM mount today and it fits like a glove.

I was told today from RAM that mine has been mailed.

RAM will take your money but they haven't been manufactured yet for the Colorado, from what RAM has told me. A very good and durable mounting system. I'm waiting on mine.