KYtrex

I am a volunteer deputy coroner, so I guess I am at the very tail end of EMS. I was a paid deputy coroner up until about a month ago, then I moved into an environmental job. I let my EMT-B certification expire a couple of years ago, but I am currently in the process of getting reinstated. My wife, Tracker 'T', is currently an EMT-B for our local ambulance service.

I thought about this same thing and tried it a long, long, time ago in a galaxy far, far away . You can read the discussion here.

I'm curious as to how they could solve a problem that way with the V. The V has two independant tubes used for the battery compartment. I'm not sure how this could be an issue with the V. Just curious. Yes, this was a problem with the V. I did not like the spacer solution they sent me for free, so I resorted back to putting a thin piece of plastic notebook cover or a cut strip of card stock between the battery 'tubes'. I still use my V for motorcycle riding and haven't had it cut off once since using this remedy. Also, the 'tubes' aren't entirely independent. There is open space between them. Thanks,

Been there, done that Sorry, I just couldn't resist. I was actually going to post the link, but you already beat me to it.

Congratulations. I am glad that they accepted your cache. In my opinion, that means that they are recognizing geocaching as a legitimate recreational land use. I hope everyone that logs the cache is sure to thank the land managers. You can bet that they will probably be checking the cache page from time to time. As far as helping with maintenance, I should be able to help. I live around two hours away and could more than likely go to the cache if a problem arose. Just give me a yell (or email).

Dave, You can go to the Geocky (GeoCachers of Kentucky) website. Look under the geocaching rules and regulations under the state parks link. The following is listed under it. You can find a wealth of info about caching in Kentucky at this site. Hope this helps,

Yep, something ain't right:(. I don't think mine has ever taken longer than 40 minutes, and that's pushing the 19 megs.

I also forgot to mention earlier that I used to find alot more party horns in caches than I do now. I bet the tried & true 'old timers' know what I'm talking about. At least the ones from the eastern half of the United States

Hi. I go by ''KYtrex'' but my real name is Calvin. I've been geocaching for almost 2 yrs. My wife is almost always with me on cache hunts, but she usually sits out the longer/rougher hikes. For the first year, I usually just signed logs KYtrex & wife, but then she wanted her own name, so she decided on Tracker 'T', since her real name is Tammy. We live in Eastern Kentucky and we both absolutely love to travel. Caching has shown us so many cool places and it also gives us something better to do than just the ''tourist'' kind of stuff. Also, we have made many new friends in many different places, and that is what we consider the true treasure of caching.

I first became interested in using GPS to map out trails while riding my ATV. I got one for Christmas a couple of years ago and was searching the net for tips & tricks when I kept seeing the term ''geocaching''. It's kind of funny, because at first I kept saying I don't want to geocache, I just want to learn how to better use my GPSr. I didn't even know what geocaching was. After a couple of days, I decided to check out this ''geocaching'' thing, and the rest is history.

As most of the above posts mention, the biggest thing that stands out in my mind is the 'explosive' growth of geocaching. When I first started the nearest cache was 40 miles away from me and the closest large city(Lexington, KY) only had two geocaches. Besides my caches, there still aren't very many caches very close to me, but Lexington now has over a hundred caches within a 10 mile radius. Virtuals were pretty well accepted by most cachers, but locationless ones have always been passionately debated. It seems like you either love them or hate them. Also, I used to see more of the full size caches, but lately, micros seem to be the dominate species. Also, it was almost a year before I ever met another geocacher, and now it happens quite often.

I've found a couple of them and think they are pretty cool. The ones I found weren't too hard to find because 1) there were few other rocks around and 2) the cache page mentioned a ''unique'' container. I had recently seen them talked about in the forums and these caches were placed around the same time as I was starting to hear about them, so I was pretty sure that's what I was looking for. On the other hand, I looked for a cache the other night that says it is a fist sized cache. It is hidden among those rock retaining walls where the rocks are surrounded by fencing. I don't know for sure that the cache is a Groundspeak rock, but that's what I was looking for. Needless to say, whatever it is, it blends in very well because I and many others have failed to find it. I really liked the ones I found and I was surprised by their quality.

1st, I'd like to start by saying this is one of the best topics to pop up on the forums lately, and I was pleased to read all the great posts. I've been geocaching for around 2 yrs now, and have been around the forums for almost as long. I'm not a big poster, but I almost always read the forums weekly, if not daily. I hardly ever get into a thread where things are likely to get heated. I enjoy posting to the ''How to'' type questions, if I know the answer and somebody else hasn't already answered the question. I also have asked a few technical questions from time to time and have always received a helpful answer. My other favorite types of threads to read are the ones that make people think about themselves for whatever reason. For example, the ''Why do you..." or the ''How has ??? affected you'' type threads. I really enjoy personal reflection, but not the argumentative type stuff. Thanks,

Way to go, SMTC

No problem. Glad to be of help. KYtrex ----------------- Do it today for tomorrow it may be illegal.

Congrats from me & Tracker 'T', too KYtrex ----------------- Do it today for tomorrow it may be illegal.

I, too, feel your pain. A little friendly competition does wonders to motivate a person. On the other hand, I'll probably start going for more remote and rewarding caches instead of lot's of them under a lightpost. But then again, probably not KYtrex ----------------- Do it today for tomorrow it may be illegal.

Tracker 'T' and I both offer our biggest congrats and also our thanks for all you do for others. KYtrex ----------------- Do it today for tomorrow it may be illegal.

Perhaps I'll troll for some votes KYtrex ----------------- Do it today for tomorrow it may be illegal.

My first GPSr was a basic yellow Etrex. I live in Kentucky so I shortened and combined the two. What I didn't realize then was the number of people that would call me "Kay Why" trex Sounds kind of, well, you know. I just didn't want to type out KentuckyTrex each time I wrote my name. I guess that's the price I pay for being lazy. KYtrex ----------------- Do it today for tomorrow it may be illegal.

I'm almost an old timer. At least that's what the wife keeps telling me KYtrex ----------------- Do it today for tomorrow it may be illegal.

Rusty, you might try posting this here. It is the discussion board for the Geocachers of Kentucky. I think the Kentucky Girls are fairly close to Lexington. Just about all of the Lexington area cachers belong to Geocky. Maybe one of them might be able to help you. KYtrex KYtrex ----------------- Do it today because tomorrow it may be illegal.

What I do is... save the file as a .gpx open the file in WordPad click Edit click Replace under the 'find what' box, insert '<sym>Waypoint</sym> under the 'replace with' box, insert '<sym>Geocache</sym> click Replace All save it and open the file in Easy/ExpertGPS and download to your GPSr. What you get is all your caches shown with the Geocache icon. As you find them, change the icon to Geocache Found. Then after you've logged them, you can delete all Geocache Found icons at once. Works for me, and once you get used to the procedure, it can be done fairly quickly. Pocket Queries and ExpertGPS is all I use. Hope this helps. KYtrex ----------------- Do it today because tomorrow it may be illegal.

Hi Opey! I've done several caches in your neck of the woods and I agree, they are some real gems. As for your questions, my wife and I do most of our cache hunting on weekends. We usually have to travel a minimum of an hour and a half to two hours to get to any close. As for caching after work, that is just about unheard of for us, although we drove 90 minutes yesterday to grab one, then another 45 minutes to get another, then a couple of hours home. The trip was worth it. Both caches were 4 stars in my book A hundred mile search from my house will return 308 caches. There is hope I remember just a few months ago, the same search would return around 225 caches. I have been caching for about a year and a half now, and I have really seen an explosion here in ole' KY. Also, if you get the chance, there are some really great caches popping up in the Middlesboro/Pineville/Barboursville area of Eastern, KY. Those should be fairly close to you, I think. Great topic, Opey, and I think I told you once before, I love the cat KYtrex ----------------- Do it today because tomorrow it may be illegal.

Wow! That's what I was looking for. Thanks, KYtrex ----------------- Do it today because tomorrow it may be illegal.