Pja_cz
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Hello everyone
Sorry if this is answered elsewhere (I'm fairly new to the forums). Just wondering do people make their own nano geocaches, and if so, how? As eBay can be quite expensive when planning a 10 cache series around a local tourist attraction
Also, where do people in the UK buy disc magnets? I've tried B & Q, HomeBase, Asda, Tesco...none sell them 
Thanks for any help
Hi there,
I'm not sure if we are allowed to actually give names of companies here, but generally when I need something like that, I get it from amazon. As for home-made nanos - if you mean those magnetic (most often black) cylinders, then I don't see how you could make them at home. In broader terms I have seen some home-made nanos though. Eppendorf test tubes seem to be quite popular too if you can get your hands on some.
Hope this helps.
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Since we are not even allowed to mention certain companies and organizations in the listing, wouldn't a "company cache" count as a commercial one?
Thank you for this, where would I find information on whether we can or can't have a commercial cache, as may look to create a cache with geocoins in for any geocacher to find?
The easiest way would be to contact your local reviewer - the person who publishes new caches - explain your idea to him, and ask them if such a cache would be allowed. If you don't know who your local reviewer is, check couple of nearby caches. When you scroll all the way down the "logbook", you will see a "Publish Listing" log. The person who posted that is the reviewer.
Good luck!
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Since we are not even allowed to mention certain companies and organizations in the listing, wouldn't a "company cache" count as a commercial one?
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Saying that though Humphrey our TB was in a TB hotel in Germany the other day and the translation said it was in a cinema. The owner emailed us about the TB and we replied asking how they got their cache published. Considering it was in a cinema. The owner replied that I was incorrect. Google translate had translated it wrong. It was in fact a 'stationary' shop. That they had informed the reviewer that not only would it be there but it would also have odd opening times and was granted permission to place another cache container down the road when the shop was shut. They also said that a cache in Hanover airport was archived for the same reason but that it was reinstated with Jeremy Irish's permission.
So it seems Groundspeak are funny about these cache placements ... In the uk lol but not Germany.
Not just Germany. Coming from the Czech Republic, I have seen a lot of caches there that wouldn't be allowed here because of their nature or placement. And everyone is fine with them, the reviewers, the COs, the finders... Actually, I was quite surprised by things I needed to remove from listings/wasn't able to get published at all here because the reviewers deemed them "commercial" or otherwise against the rules. I don't know much about what is the norm elsewhere, but based on what I've seen abroad and heard from other foreign cachers, there are huge differences between countries, and so far the UK reviewers are the most strict ones I've heard about (no idea about the US).
That said, please note I'm not saying if that's a good or bad thing. This is just an honest comment, and I have no intention of starting any fights or criticizing anyone.
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Saying that though Humphrey our TB was in a TB hotel in Germany the other day and the translation said it was in a cinema. The owner emailed us about the TB and we replied asking how they got their cache published. Considering it was in a cinema. The owner replied that I was incorrect. Google translate had translated it wrong. It was in fact a 'stationary' shop. That they had informed the reviewer that not only would it be there but it would also have odd opening times and was granted permission to place another cache container down the road when the shop was shut. They also said that a cache in Hanover airport was archived for the same reason but that it was reinstated with Jeremy Irish's permission.
So it seems Groundspeak are funny about these cache placements ... In the uk lol but not Germany.
Not just Germany. Coming from the Czech Republic, I have seen a lot of caches there that wouldn't be allowed here because of their nature or placement. And everyone is fine with them, the reviewers, the COs, the finders... Actually, I was quite surprised by things I needed to remove from listings/wasn't able to get published at all here because the reviewers deemed them "commercial" or otherwise against the rules. I don't know much about what is the norm elsewhere, but based on what I've seen abroad and heard from other foreign cachers, there are huge differences between countries, and so far the UK reviewers are the most strict ones I've heard about (no idea about the US).
That said, please note I'm not saying if that's a good or bad thing. This is just an honest comment, and I have no intention of starting any fights.
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If numbers are what you're after, you can go to many places such as Chilterns/Chesham area. You can easily do 100 in a day there. If quality caches are what you're after, than I'd suggest the Devils Dyke Circle near Brighton (don't forget to read the listings before you set out).
This site is also your friend when looking for cache series: http://www.geocachetrails.com/
Mind you, not all are there and some may be out-dated, but it is a good start.
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The cache idea in London Zoo, was rejected after discussion by the UK Reviewers, because the entry fee, is well above the Guidance given by Groundspeak to "All" Reviewers. If you would care to look, you'd find the cheapest Adult entry is £23.
If either of the posters, above my post, have a issue, please take them directly to Groundspeak. And let they make a decision!
Deci
It seems that my last post has not come across as intended. I wasn't being spiteful nor was I complaining. I was merely making a point about how things seem to differ between countries and how they have changed over time. The aforementioned Kew Gardens and St. Paul's for instance have caches even though the admission fee is £14.50 and £16 respectively. If my understanding is correct that means those caches wouldn't be published today, and if you ask me, it would be real shame, as many people seem to enjoy them every year despite the admission fee. Of course I will not go out of my way and pay £20 just to find a micro under a bench (and I suspect no one would, really), but if I am visiting a place and paying anyway, finding a cache there is a welcome bonus. That said, I have paid admissions solely to get to caches in the past (both in the UK and abroad), and rarely regretted - visited couple of places I would have ignored otherwise, and it would have been a mistake.
I feel no desire to bring anything up with Groundspeak, I guess it's just that my way of looking at this is simply slightly different. If you're paying anyway, why not find a cache. If you have no interest in going there, no one expects you to go and pay just in order to find the cache.
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Just as a side-note, my impression is that whether cache can be considered commercial is reviewer's decision - and reviewers' definitions differ by country, and at least in the case of UK have also changed over time. I contacted a reviewer lately because I was thinking of a cache in the London ZOO, and was told this would not be possible because of the admission fee. Strangely enough, caches with entry fee used to be published even in the UK (Golden Galery in St. Pauls, The London Monument or Isle of Wight ... The Lord Palmerston), and in some countries do get published to this date (have a look at the Prague ZOO on the map for instance). There is even an attribute on the GC.com website that literally says: "Access or Parking Fee." In other words, Groundspeak does not forbid caches where you'd need to pay access fee. It is the UK reviewers' (mis)interpretation of the rules that does.
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My son and I are enjoying finding caches, we only go to find one at a time so manage with my phone. I would really like him to have something that he can use. Budget is very limited not least due to the fact it may get dropped/broken! Has anyone any suggestions of anything suitable it doesn't even need to be terribly accurate just something he hold and follow to get to the general area.
Thanks
I think the Magellan Explorist GC looks quite child-friendly and the manufacturer claims it should be fairly durable...
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Pja_cz - im off work that day so hopefully Il see you down there. Any more info on where and what time?
All the info you need is on the cache page: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC4F5H3
Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to this one, but perhaps I'll see you at the next one.
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Second how big is the community in London and Essex?
Can't say much abot Essex, but London has quite a healty community. You don't find too many people on these forums these days, but there is an event series organized by goldpot - London event that takes place every month. That is probably the best way to start if you want to get to know local cachers. The next one (GC4F5H3) is on the 23rd and you'll be more than welcome to drop by.
And lastly how accurate is the iPhone when it comes to posting cords for hides?
Unlike some, I actually believe today's smartphones usually do give fairly good coords; however, I definitely wouldn't base your coords on only one measurement made by your iPhone. What I normally do is I take repeated measurements with both my phone and my GPSr (and they are usually very close) and check the resulting coords on google and OSM maps before submitting them. Normally your GPSr will have a function called averaging which basically means it will take as many measurements you tell it to and give you the "averaged" coords. There are apps that you can use to make your phone do the same.
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Having just read up on all this... Maybe it is so obvious that no one has bothered bringing it up, but in addition to being a problem for people living and/or caching in the areas owned by the MOD, this could be a very dangerous precedent. Especially this part: "National Security - It is not appropriate to encourage people to leave or conceal (marked or unmarked) packages on any part of the MOD estate as it contradicts all security procedures and could lead to false security alerts."
Is it appropriate to encourage people to leave or conceal things anywhere? Of course not... So suppposing the Metropolitan police decided that, given the reasoning above, caches pose a security risk? Are we possibly looking at the begining of the end here? Large bans not only on MOD lands but also in cities and towns? Maybe I'm just being pessimistic, but having been approached by the police 3 times over the last 2 years, I realize that sometimes we do act suspicious, and leaving concealed things under benches in a busy city center indeed can be considered quite dodgy...
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This sounds a little worrying. I had a similar issue when my batteries died - I put new ones in, and nothing, the GPS wouldn't start. Admitedly, I'm not sure how drained they were, but there must have been at least a bit of energy left in them, as they work well in a remote controler. When I recharged the batteries I normally use, the unit started up ok though...
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Don't worry, I guess we all have a story like that. It's not so long ago that I was on a cold, rainy, winter night rummaging through a pile of leaves, looking for a lid of a 35mm canninster.
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The FB might be a good place to start, although I'm aware of people (myself included) who are not there; and I've always felt it was better to meet people in real life anyway. What I'd suggest is that you hold an event shortly after your arrival or turn up for one of the regular London ones (run by Goldpot) to meet people, and you'll see where it goes from there. I'm sure there will be quite a few of us willing to help.
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I often use my Galaxy S2 for geocaching, and it usually does quite a good job. These days, with the S3 and S4 out there, I don't think it qualifies as top-end any more, and I'm sure you could get it for decent prize.
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Hi,
You might want to try the Lost River Fleet series by Groundhogs, now adopted by N0madgirl (GC2PP73), the virtual series by Rodz - London Rainbow Caches (GC56DD), Catastrophe, Calamity, Cataclysm series (GC5E4A) or the Sherlock Holmes series (GC2822). The Jack the Ripper series (GCM8NT) by LeighBCD also seems to be popular. And if you are up for some heavy walking, you can also try the River Lee series which starts at Broxbourne and goes all the way down to the Thames (GC2F9VY). And what I personally really enjoyed was the series around Hampstead Heath (GC19K5K) by Luzian. Unfortunately quite a bit of that one has been archived since.
If I remeber something else, I will add it later.
Hope you have fun here.
Afew questions from a newbie-ish
in United Kingdom and Ireland
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Sorry, I hope this doesn't count as discussing it. I'm just curious, I had no idea it violated the terms of use, so I was wondering how exactly? And are there any alternatives to the Groundspeak app (you don't need to give me names if that's against the rules of these forums) that wouldn't violate the terms of use, or is it simply the case of "you're not using our app, you are violating our rules" policy?