badlands
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1 hour ago, K13 said:
Why would it be necessary to have an event to go caching? Going caching is what we do. Events are for sitting around and talking about it.
It's all about the smilie count. Count the event and increment your attended number by one. (I'm not in favor of this by the way, but that's one reason attempt to list outings as events)
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30 minutes ago, Elektrazz said:On 5/17/2018 at 7:32 PM, Rapaladude said:
I would just post an announcement once the event is listed stating that anyone could join in caching afterward.
As long as the event isn’t specifically set up for the sole purpose of getting a caching group together, it shouldn’t be an issue. Some reviewers are more strict than others.
Why can't you just get together to meet other Geocachers?
You can, nothing stopping you.
If however, you want to list an "Event" cache type on gc.com it needs to meet the guidelines. The guidelines state that the event can't be for the sole purpose of meeting others to go out geocaching.
For example.
I'm meeting a bunch of cachers at 9 am to do the XYZ series. An event at 9 am at this location will not meet the guidelines unless if the sole purpose is to do the series.
If however, doing the XYZ series is incidental to doing the XYZ series, then it may meet the guidelines.
Semantics? Probably, so choose your wording carefully.
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Garmin has the 64 (series of which the 64s is one). I have the 62s and several of my friends have the 64s so we are always comparing.
The huge most useful improvement is the ability to upload an unlimited number of caches as it supports the GGZ file format. I thought this would be an advantage for road trips, but in reality we tend to be much more selective on road trips and only load a few well researched caches. So this may or may not be important to you. The 62s by contrast will comfortably hold several thousand but in my experience will crash if loaded to the rated capacity.
The GLONASS or Russian satellites in my experience tend to make the unit less accurate. This could be an illusion as it may be the US satellites that are less accurate, but it's not really the accuracy that counts, its the ability to replicate and find the same ground zero as the person who placed the cache. If the person placing the cache used US satellites only, it may appear to be more accurate with GLONASS turned off.
The Bluetooth connects only to specific devices and is not as I had hoped a full function data connection.
So in my opinion, I'd buy the 64s if it was close to the same price as the 62s but wouldn't pay a huge premium for it.
There are also a number of other "advanced" models that are touch screen. I haven't used them or know of anyone who does so I can't really comment on them. Personally I like the buttons but not everyone does.
In addition, a growing number of people only cache with their phones. Again not my choice, but I'm sure many people wouldn't have it any other way.
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Can anyone tell me what kind of snake this is?
It's approximately 4-6 feet long and was seen in northeastern Illinois.
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Lab caches for example require a code.
Should Earth caches and Virtual caches be set up the same way?
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Isonzo Karst makes an unintended but interesting point. Knowing your cache hider helps in identifying what the container will be based on listed size.
Should Groundspeak define size based on common usage or should size conform to Groundspeak's definition?
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11 hours ago, L0ne.R said:
that's when the authentic Lock&Lock(TM) is a good choice as far as god plastic containers go
Yes, the Lock&Lock ™ are the 'god' of plastic containers.
One reason, in my experience is that the silicon seal is more forgiving than with the harder plastic seals. Forgiving in that when a bit of debris isn't removed from the seal, they form around it rather than creating a gap.
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36 minutes ago, Elektrazz said:
Oh do tell why do the neighbors need to know? What happens? Do you have any pictures of cool ones?
Here's a fun one.
Full of Wibbly Wobbly, Timey Wimey Stuff
What happens? Law enforcement is called and you have a lot of explaining to do. A friend of mine has a bookmark list of all the caches where he's had LEO encounters.
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52 minutes ago, Elektrazz said:
I am trying to find a way to make something in my yard a good hiding place for a large cache in Florida. Any ideas?
I've seen may great front yard caches over the years but please keep in mind that placing a cache in your front yard will let everyone know where you live.
If you do decide to move forward with this idea please make sure of two things:- Make sure people can without a doubt know which yard to be in (voice of experience here)
- Make sure all of your neighbors know about it.
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1 hour ago, The A-Team said:
no date earlier than May 3, 2000 makes sense on a geocache listing.
Is the "Date Placed" field significantly different that the "Description" field on the cache listing. It's just a field where a user can enter what ever they like.
1 hour ago, The A-Team said:On 5/11/2018 at 9:08 AM, badlands said:The real issues is that Groundspeak does not allow a "published date" search in the PQ.
I stand by my statement.
1 hour ago, The A-Team said:That has nothing to do with the issue being discussed here.
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7 hours ago, barefootjeff said:
I've never had a condensation problem with any of my containers, even those close to watercourses. I guess in the subtropical climate here, it's warm and dry enough of the time for that not to happen.
In my experience condensation inside the cache container is a result of humidity AND temperature changes.
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23 minutes ago, narcissa said:
Again, since the primary function of the game is finding geocaches, external volume should be the basis for size categorization.
Respectfully disagree.
If finding geocaches was the primary function, then I'd be a numbers hound, always looking for the next power trail. Geocaching "to me" is about having fun, being out doors and interacting with other cachers. If I actually find the cache, that's a bonus.
Size is about a lot of things including external/internal volume. When I place a cache, part of the size equation is how difficult it will be to find. If the container is a tweener (clearly between sizes) and I expect it to be difficult to find, I'll use the smaller size. If I'm looking to drop off a travel but then internal size is important. If the internal/external dimensions are significantly different then not chosen or unknown can be used.
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14 hours ago, The A-Team said:
BTW, who the heck creates a listing with a completely empty description?!
Ahhh...me :-)
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14 hours ago, The A-Team said:
The real error is with the COs that have used fake dates on their listings. If they used appropriate dates, there wouldn't be a problem.
Respectfully disagree.
The real issues is that Groundspeak does not allow a "published date" search in the PQ. The API (e.g. GSAK) does.
If you are recording and making a distinction between when the cache was placed and when it was published, then there is a valid reason to have both fields. One controlled by the cache owner and the other controlled by programming.
In addition to recording when the cache was physically placed, some cache owners will use this as information required to solve a puzzle or as a hint in solving a puzzle.
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8 hours ago, Max and 99 said:
When we first started geocaching we tried to find a micro sized cache whose coordinates were at a lamp post. We literally walked around and around and around saying, "There's nothing here! I don't get it". Until we tried to see if the metal square at the bottom lifted up, and there was the cache. We later learned this is called a skirt lifter, and a very popular way to hide urban micros. Just be careful teaching where you can't see!
We've been catching for a long time, and some urban caches still fool us, particularly the flat metal plates that blend in so well! We often overlook them, and laugh when we realize we were fooled again!
Ubiquitous (present, appearing, or found everywhere), certainly, popular (liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people), debatable.
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On 5/6/2018 at 7:27 PM, Max and 99 said:
"Oh yum! Some stranger left a piece of candy in the cache! I call dibs." Said no one, ever.
No one would ever eat it, so why leave it? Plus the ant issue, of course.
Never say never, I've seen it happen.
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In this case I suspect that it was being held in conjunction with a Munzee Event.
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7 minutes ago, StumblinMonk said:
HAHAHA. I contacted the local township to get permission for placing 1-3 in various parks for a scout event I am planning. The response was "We need to bring this up at a council meeting, no one has ever requested permission that I am aware of". There are a lot of caches in the area, and all types too.
I cannot believe that no one has ever asked, but more that it has not been asked since this person was in the role. Most in the area are placed by a few, and after they get a similar response I doubt they followed up with anymore requests.
If someone gives explicit permission, there is a liability that goes with it in the event that someone get hurt.
If they don't acknowledge the existence of geocaching, then they can say it was not placed with permission so we are not liable.
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16 hours ago, kissguy&frannyfru said:
In my area, a certain person hid a street light cache in a relatively busy area about 20' in the air, in plain sight. I saw it, didnt make an attempt to get it and logged it a find. In the log I stated that if he had a problem with me not signing the log, I would delete it. He asked me to, and I did. I just didnt want to go through the trouble to get it down. hehe
You just need the right toys
I've got 3 feet, What does your GPSr say?
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16 hours ago, kissguy&frannyfru said:
Someone may step on it?? Man you yankees think of everything! #paranoid
Experience :-)
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1 hour ago, arisoft said:
Cache owner responsibilities
Maintain cache page online
To keep the online cache page up-to-date, the cache owner must ...
Thank you
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45 minutes ago, CAVinoGal said:
As you said, human nature at work. Career, work, hobbies, friendships - all can become a "rut", no challenge, no fun. Attitude and searching for a new way to approach thing, and learning new things keeps it fresh, and fun. In your work/career, do you take classes or training to advance and "move up the ladder"? Do you have 10 years of experience on the job, or one year of experience 10 times over?
Traditionals do tend to get old - mix it up with some puzzles, challenges, higher D/T - it's still all pretty new to me but I am enjoying much of what we do. It helps that our local community is active and supportive, and placing new caches regularly!
You are correct, the geocaching cycle is like many other things in life.
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9 hours ago, kissguy&frannyfru said:
Just so everyone knows, A nail or screw does absolutely no harm to a tree, none what so ever. You really think a screw will harm a tree?
Correct the issues isn't really about the tree, it's about perception.
The best reason I know of not to put nails and screws into trees are safety.
1. The tree is being cut down/trimmed/split for firewood and the saw hits the nail/screw. It will likely just cut it in half but maybe not.
2. The tree falls to the ground and rots and then someone steps on the nail/screw.
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Found It = Didn't Find It
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They found what was there to be found. Perfectly acceptable.