Chris n Maria

So no takers then? Looks like another lump of caching history is heading for the great archive in the sky

Hi everyone, For the last 5 years or so we have been looking after The Sherlock Series - A set of 6 virtual caches in central london leading to a single physical cache. The final cache contains celebratory sherlock keyrings for every finder. The series was placed back in the pre-history of geocaching in 2001. Unfortunately the final cache has been lost and the area it was placed in has been completely cleared so the final cache needs placing somewhere else - which will therefore need some reworking of the previous clues. I no longer have time to maintain the cache and sort out the changes required, so I am hoping some enthusiastic cacher could take over maintaining this historic series. Looking after the virtuals requires dealing with quite a few emails every week. We have a cache box for Sherlock7 full of prize keyrings if the new owner wants it too. Any takers? Chris

Been going on a very long time. We started the game because a software update from garmin included new geocache icons...and that was a very long time ago indeed. AFAIK Jeremy doesn't own the name Geocaching only Geocaching.com and Groundspeak.

Glad it wasn't us, as I had no memory of going to Reading in April

Both Boysie and Smudge have Ruffware harnesses which I believe are also used by search and rescue dogs. They feature a handle on the back and allow you to pick the dogs up and carry them like a suitcase., which is great for styles. The spaniel-suitcase cross is a great caching accessory

You can find downloadable files of all the coal posts on our site here.

Well done to all for a great common-sense agreement. I don't think Seherlock7 is covered by this agreement but I have updated the text anyway.

or shouting encouragement such as "keep a steady rhythm there" should do the trick

You have to go a long way to beat: "This is so easy it dosn't need a clue" Which is always a joy to decrypt.

oh and there was this one - mind you we were the last people to find it...4 years ago!

Another one: Cold war no more

A couple of times we have come across smashed/leaking tupperware boxes and have just changed them for the spare box we often carry. Then noted it in the log. Never bothered to contact the owner first as we figured we were dong them a favour.

Sad News - our thoughts are with Mr Snail and family. Grief is the price we pay for love.

Sounds like a good recommendation to me

Oh yes, almost everything except the pool. Still you get plenty of exercise dipping your hand in your pocket every 5 mins.

For someone who only meets 1 in a hundred responsible owners Mr White must be exceptionally lucky because he hasn't been attacked yet.....also, hasn't he heard of dog wardens, part of whose job it is to deal with such unsavoury owners. Also be careful because the soon to be law Animal Welfare Act could deal with such people who think it is OK to use any device on a dog who isn't being threatening to anyone. Unlike many kids of today........... No-one has yet mentioned the fact that someone lurking in the undergrowth, poking about, could actually make other people wary / wondering what you are doing. If they get worried / concerned for their safety, this will transmit to their dogs, who will naturally want to defend their owners. I have previously given in this thread some advice that could be considered which would not harm. If anyone used one of these devices on our dogs, -esp the one who has been subjected to human abuse for over 3 years- they would find it where the sun don't shine. Animals have much more to fear from humans (especially bigoted ones) than vice versa. So Mr White, as Chris said, don't come near any of our caches, as most are on our favourite dog walking routes. Dog friendly people very welcome of course.

Have a look further up the thread!

Words of wisdom indeed.

Do me a favour - don't do any of our caches either. It has taken us eight months to get smudge to trust people and come close to them after a lifetime of abuse. I would hate for all that work to be undone by some ***** (rhymes with duckwhit) who will needlessly attack any dog who happens to be walking along the same path as them. You could just carry a penknife and stab them in the eyes.

Your Mileage May Vary!

always!? Why on earth would I put the dog on a lead when there is no one else about?

And thanks for doing so The problem is that dogs are like Marmite. You either love them or hate them. And those who love them can't understand why those who hate them do so, and vice versa. Me, I just want to be able to be in public places without fear of being attacked, intimidated, threatened, or just made to feel uncomfortable, by dogs whose owners couldn't care less. The owners on here may not be among them, but I encounter very few owners (rough guess: 1 in a 100) who care about the effect their dog has on other people. Just replace the word 'dog' with 'children' or 'teenagers', and a lot of people would agree with that too

Just a word of warning on ultrasonics...if you can't hear them - then how do you know they are working? How do you know the battery isn't going flat? More importantly how do you know its not going of in your pocket/rucksck all the time? At least with this you get to hear if its working or not

No idea - I assume as it was just a bit of paper it wasn't thought worth keeping. It was replaced (I believe) with a requirement that all dogs have a tag with owners name and address on it. But many owners don't realise that.

You don't need to do that - humans already do far more damage to dogs and other animals on a daily basis, some of which also makes the news (but which the White's obviously choose to ignore). I (Maria) know this because I volunteer for an animal rescue , and see the output of what so called 'civilised' humans do. So let's ban humans too, or certainly not let them out where they can offend others. Fireworks and cars do far more damage than animals do. I pity people who have not known the unconditional love , loyalty and companionship of sharing your life with a pet - and it's good for your health too. I know who I would rather spend my time with. http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticl...ticleID=1827268 http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006440305,,00.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/arti...in_page_id=1770 Yeah, people are so much better than dogs