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An article I wrote on the subject: http://www.geocachingcolo.com/news/viewer.php?artid=9

I had the same issue on one cache. I had it tucked in a sneaky spot but kept finding it left out in the open. I finally moved the cache which solved the problem.

I don't see any blatant animosity toward virtuals. If anything, I've seen reviewers keep their hands off the virtuals unless an issue is brought to their attention. In this case, a cacher noticed that this cache was receiving armchair logs and that the CO was absent in their duties to police the bogus logs. They filed a NA which got the reviewer involved. Until then, the reviewers had let the virtual stand for 3 1/2 years after the CO disappeared. As for a 4-5 year old cache being disabled because the McDonalds coupon was a FTF prize...Sorry, don't buy that story but would love to know what the GC code is on that cache so we can see for ourselves.

Because it would add nothing to the game.

Is that what that means? Heck, GPX, XML, XSD, CDATA, it's all Greek to me. Whatever it is I can't hardly wait to see it in action! Yes, it's 'geek talk'. Pocket queries have to provide their data in a consistent manner so other programs such as GSAK can read them properly. This announcement is telling the creators of those programs that the pocket queries will be done differently starting 8/2 and one of the changes will be the addition of Favorite point information. The creators of the programs will be issuing updates to their programs so they will be able to display the new information.

This comment got my interest, so I decided to check log lengths vis-a-vis the difficulty of the cache placement. Here are the average log lengths for selected cache ratings in my state: 1.0/1.0 caches average 18.3 words. Caches up to 1.5/1.5 average 18.8 words. Caches 2.5/2.5 or more average 41.6 words. 4.0/4.0 or more average 77.2 words 5.0/5.0 caches average 99.8 words.

Favorite points are expected to appear in Pocket Queries starting August 2nd.

This may not be my favorite log entry (there's a local cacher who writes incredible logs) but it is definitely a great log. Lots of information and detail that told a story about the caching adventure. Sure beats a TFTC! log entry any day!

+1 +2 My opinion has changed on this as I've gained more experience. Brian's right, there are cachers who place caches and do no further maintenance. This results in missing, broken, nasty, unimaginative caches that provide a poor caching experience and block the placement of typically better caches in the area.

This would be my first choice, followed closely by anything involving a Juniper or a Spruce.

What do you think a business is? It's really just one or more individuals working to provide goods/services to others. The people who run companies have an obligation to provide financial information to the company's owners/investors. In the case of a public company, that includes potential owners/investors, which includes pretty much anyone, so they have to make such information public. That isn't the case for private companies like Groundspeak or the Chinese take-out place down the street. They're under no more obligation to make such information public than you and I are. Feel free to ask people (whether individuals or private companies) for private financial information. You have the right to ask. Just don't be surprised if they don't comply. And regarding the "support the site" comments: I don't support the site the way I support non-profit charities. That is a gift, and I receive no tangible value in exchange for my gift. I support the site the way I support local stores, by giving them my business. It isn't a gift. I'm paying for goods/services. But when I like what the company does (whether Groundspeak or the Chinese take-out place down the street), I'm happy that they profit when I do business with them, because that means that they will continue to run their company, and they will continue to provide the goods/services that I enjoy. Thank you for this post. I probably deleted four attempts at a response yesterday. Your post made the point much better than any of my attempts.

Log it Dano! Cacher who had a problem with it, well...there are all types.

I get the impression you're more interested in name calling than having a meaningful dialog on the subject. When you feel you've vented sufficiently, I suggest you read the other threads on premium caches and why people use them.

If you can convince the Reviewer that you have an adequate maintenance plan, it will likely get published. However, I don't recommend it. You're asking that a stranger maintain a cache that you get credit for. That scenario is not always going to turn out well.

I ran the numbers for my state... Less than 3% of the caches have not been found in the last year. In the VERY cache dense metropolitan area, the number dropped to 1.8% of the area caches or about 1 cache per square mile. In other words, automatically deleting caches that haven't been found in a year wouldn't make much difference.

Since we are speculating... It's possible, if not probable that Prime Reviewer is doing just fine. The work is getting done and the state of Texas gets the benefits of continuity and consistency. Biggest issue in Texas is a very small, but vocal, group of geocachers that spend too much time gossiping about "problems" that don't exist in reality.

If you updated to version 4.5, go to the front screen and click on 'Pocket Queries'. BUT... I can't accessed the "Saved GPX" files. They don't seem to show up any where in the revised app.

Not generally speaking - but the very design and enclosed space certainly allows for the rapid buildup of gasses. Rotting plant matter swept into the system alone could possibly create a serious issue. Just not worth the risk. Generally speaking, I disagree. Storm drains are designed to drain water and, therefore have numerous "holes" that drain water into the drainage system.as a result an airflow develops due to cool air dropping. that's why you'll notice a "wind" at the entrance of these tunnels. Having been in several drainage tinnels, I can confirm the air exchange and the lack of sufficient decaying matter to create gas problems. In Las Vegas, hundreds of people live in these tunnels without gas buildup issues (note the mention of the 'breeze' in the tunnels). http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/2651937/The-people-living-in-drains-below-Las-Vegas.html

Yes, allow them on the forums. Ban users based on their behavior, not their age. Some of the 'kids' have behaved very well and some of the adults haven't.

Good idea, and what would you suggest for parameters for downloading w/o a lot of overlap? There are 1000 caches that I haven't found within 13.2 miles from my home location. So, how would I get caches beyond that? In your pocket query, set a radius around a point and then split the search into date ranges (when placed) to get each PQ under 1000. (Edited, because the first version didn't make much sense.)

The iPhone 4 does pretty good if you understand it's limitations. I was 6 feet off on a properly surveyed point yesterday. However I use an Oregon 450t for placing caches. The 3GS isn't as accurate. As for the original question, I've experienced poor coordinates from all ages of caches. Outside of three specific cachers, I generally see good coordinates. Those three...ouch. One uses a Garmin Nuvi to place caches.

Just THIS thread?

These are storm drains not sewer drains. Storm drains don't have the dangerous gas issues that sewers have. I am familiar with a very hard storm drain cache that was created by the person who designed the storm system. The most dangerous elements to these caches is slip & falls and bumped heads. There hasn't been an issue with cachers trying these during thunderstorms.

It's an agenda, admirable, but an agenda just the same. You can count me as one of those who support the no-agenda guideline. Why? Because not all (any?) agendas are universally supported. There would be drama and angst that would take away from the enjoyment of the game.

This kinda makes me laugh, reminds me of the Movie Indiana Jones when he gets into the city and this guy about 7 Ft tall pulls out these huge swords and demonstrates his talent with them, and Indiana, looking unimpressed just pulls out his gun and shoots the guy "GAME OVER" well unless she learned how to dodge bullets in her numerous Martial arts classes she may have wasted her money regarding guns. SS That comment bothered me as well. I grew up with guns and have studied/trained in several martial arts. In close quarters I think I'd rather disarm a gun than a knife. Having said that... Real life is different than the dojo and disarming someone with a gun quickly becomes impractical with distance and a properly trained gun holder. My best defense is knowledge, observation, and situational experience.