Misha
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Hello Geocachers;
We deserve the right to review moderators!
We deserve the right to review the reviewers!
We deserve the right to elect the board of governors!
We deserve the right to review our rules!
People please stand up for your rights!
It should be through a standard form vote, not random mumblings in email.
This organization is not democratic it is a dictatorship, and that must change.
M
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"CacheDrone"
Who does he take commands from?
Cache Agent?
Cache Tech?
cachechisme?
Keystone?
Not very much intelligence in those either!
I guess I over stepped a bit far, CT I will avoid put downs directed at any cacher here on this forum.
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I have access to the Provinical survey plans (Cadastral Data), as well as sensitive fauna, flora, eco-systems, contact info for all property and much more. These I can use, not distribute.
I was asking because from comments made their reference must be out of date by some time.
converting from UTM can be done using a free demo copy of FME, it can effecently convert to nad83 lat & long a demo lasts 2 weeks
Misha
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my best was 45 doing the boonies series (WTTB) in Nova Scotia, there are a few that got the entire series about 125 in a day last summer
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I delete the log, but I write a note to the logger to explain
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"CacheDrone"
Who does he take commands from?
Cache Agent?
Cache Tech?
cachechisme?
Keystone?
Not very much intelligence in those either!
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I was driving around today looking for caches that were recently placed in my area, and I spotted a new little bridge being build. The bridge is made all out of smooth concrete and when you are underneath its more like a storm drain than a bridge. This thing is screaming for a easy to find micro
. However there are no crevices to hide a container in. So here is my question, how would you attach a bison tube (or similar) to smooth concrete without defacing property?Note: Please do not make this post about not liking micros, etc. I am just asking for some advise, thank you!
Just use retaining wall capstone adheasive, it is concrete coloured and will darkin with the stone, plus some varieties can be removed later.
With that said though is there not some restrictions due to 9-11 that it might not be wise to hide around an active transportation structor, I thought Cache Agent (A reviewer) had given is restrictions.
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What maps do Canadian reviewers use?
How old are they?
Just wondering
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If it falls into the same game as parking, and as the laws read here. 50 meters beyond the sign will be fine unless they place a sign every 100 meters, if they fail to do this then it is no legal, and they have no recourse (Canadian law) might apply in the USA.
M
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The problem is:
First of all, there are so darned many caches out there, that downloading 30 caches usually only covers a couple miles.
Second, most caches nowadays seem to be "me too" caches. Nothing speical about the location, place, view, al they are is a hiding spot.
Third and the most frustrating is the cache itself ends up being a virtual cache, puzzle cache, mystery cache, webcam cache or something that is basically impossible to find unless I've downloaded and printed out the web page, so I end up looking all over the place, hi low and can't find it.
Fourth, even if I am looking for a traditional cache, because of so many past failures to find caches (because of #3) I often now just give up if I can't find it right away only to go back and look at the web page and realize that the cache I was hunting for was just well hidden.
Folks, the new cool things we've added to geocaching are neat. I'm not saying to get rid of it, but I'd like to propose a way "return to the basics".
I think we should have a star rating for geocaches that we can use when you search for geocaches. This would allow us to search for "STAR" caches (change the name if you think of something more catchy) only and avoid all the others. In order for a cache to be a "STAR" cache:
1) No more than 1 "STAR" cache per mile or 2. A geocaching.com search for "STAR" caches should cover a decent amount of territory. This is most important near large cities that are overflowing with all kinds of caches. Most GPS units top out at a hundred or so waypoints. This should be plenty for me to download all the geocaches for (for example) the San Diego area, or Denver, or Baltimore or whatever area I'm at and have at LEAST 50x50 mile coverage of geocache waypoints to pick from so I know I'll have geocaches to hunt wherever I find myself. As it is, if I try and download 100 caches in San Diego or Denver, I'll spend an hour doing it and I'll still only cover a 10x10 mile area and have my GPS unit covered with dots. That's too darned many, not spread out enough and too many of them can't be found.
2) Traditional caches only and only the type that can be found without a printout of the web page. If the owner has gotten tricky with the location, or the log files show people are having a hard time finding the cache, then it loses it's star rating.
3) The cache must be a good point of interest (like the original requirements say). If the owner has just hidden a cache in (for example) the place he and his wife first met and it has no other real significance, then it does not get a star rating.
4) No long hikes through difficult terrain. If your cache is up Mount Kilamanjaro then forget it. Golden rule should be if a small child (or maybe I should say a small childs MOM wearing sandals and shorts) can't easily get to it then it doesn't get a star rating.
5) No disabled caches. If a cache is dead, then take it off the doggone list! When I do a search these days, I get at least 1 or 2 out of 10 caches that are disabled for one reason or another.
If you are not premium fix that!
You can setup Pocket Queries that deliver better caches.
USE a program like GSAK filter for easy, no DNF, Winter friendly etc
Have fun!
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Bud If it happens once let it be, if they are proceiding systemicly DELETE them!!!
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NO, but the cache hider must at least state that there is no pen or pencil!
Misha
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I have had Zero issues with reviewers They're fair if you play fair, they are not out to get you, unless you have been unfair to them.
Misha
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OK now what about caches per cacher selected by the province.
Misha
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NO, but I would give idea credit to the origional site
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This is correct!You're allowed to leave religious items. You are not allowed to place caches that are intended to solicit, including for religion.
I NEED a get out of hell free card!!
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Several times I plucked a bunny this spring, and poked a fat sleeping coon last summer
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www.maritimegeocaching.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4647
YIKES!!
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Oh my! I'm glad you're ok. I hope this doesn't discourage you from future hunts, though. If you're allergic, pack an EpiPen around with you.
If you are not allergic then don't get too worried, I once knocked a 12 inch hive off a deck with a JD GS25 walk mower, I had more than 50 stings and lived. My leg was huge and very sore for a few days though.
I have been stung many times; almost no issues except for two weeks ago I was biking up a steep hill and felt something in my mouth, before I spit it out it got me, on the tongue. My tongue swelled to something like walnut size, At the ER they said that I would live and not to bother them ever again for a sting, since I am not allergic to that. That's government health care for ya!
If allergies are a risk for you, it is up to you to setup a first aid kit or pack for geocaching.
Misha
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Another was a green 74 liter garbage bag under a tree by Cache_Jordan, at least it was muggle free
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An un cleaned margerine container hidden by Jonny.Cache
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A friend of mine once had regular muggles attacks, at the same cache, so with the cache disabled they placed a bungeed snair in where the cache had been, these muggles were trapped they eventually 30 minutes or so were able to get their hand free, he never had any other issues at that site.
Logging your own caches as finds
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