FamilyDNA
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I just noticed I have the souvenir for Delaware. Knowing I have never cached in Delaware, I scrolled through my finds, and found I logged a locationless Delaware cache.
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Also- it shouldn't run on it's own, only when you select the "add to queue" button from the pocket query page. (below your list of set-up pocket queries)
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You didn't create it. It's a "my finds" query. You must have clicked to button to run it unintentionally. It will disappear from the downloads after a week, like any query.
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Once it dries, if anything is readable, you could scan or photograph and upload the picture to your log. I might do this even if you couldn't read anything.
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I believe the answer to both your questions is no.
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I see what you mean about it becoming unwieldy. I really like the idea of the 50 different ones, but It's a little out of my price range at this point. But, since my kids were so excited about this idea, I may try to come up with something a little less bulky. We also collect postcards, maybe I can incorporate that somehow. I just wish I had a PO Box...
How about a recipe card box to collect postcards on its travels? It would be a larger TB, but at least the size would stay constant through the collecting.
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It takes a GPS much longer to figure out where it is after a big move like that. Turn it on outside with a good view of the sky and let it set for several minutes.
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Maybe the Geocaching community could create a new channel for people who have
found a great spot but can't maintain a cache at that spot.
Sounds like a waymark...
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The system doesn't prevent double logging. In your, case, i would change the second to a "note."
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You can start your cache page with rough coordinates. Make sure you UNCHECK the "this cache is active" box, then submit. You will then have a GC code to label your cache. From there, hide it, edit the cache coordinstes, description, etc. When everything is ready, recheck the box to send the cache to a reviewer.
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This other thread may explain the cache page editing. Hard to say if it also going missing is related.
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Your posted coordinates should be as accurate as you can make them, but all GPS units will have some margin of error. 12-13 feet away is actually quite good, given your potential error and the potential error of the hider.
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There seems to be a limit on just how far you can update it yourself.
What is the magic number? Apparently if it's too far, then a reviewer
has to do it for you, but how do you get this done? Send an email to them
through their profile page or disable the cache?
I have one I'm trying to update and not having much luck.......
I believe the "magic number" is 1/10 mile. If it's that far off, definately disable while you wait for the update. An email to the reviewer through profile is probably best. Be sure to include the GC # of the cache in question.
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Welcome aboard.
You should be fine with the Iphone. When you get close to the cache, you should put the phone away and start the search for the cache. Look around, where would you hide the cache. Look for man made signs, foot prints, crossed sticks, unusual piles of rocks or sticks. Expand you search out in a circle around where the phone thinks the cache is. All gps devices have some error and can be off 20- 30 ft. It will not take you directly to the cache every time. Start with large size caches first untill you get the hang of finding them. The small and micro caches can be very difficult to find, they can be very well hidden. You will get better with a few finds, once you know what to expect. See if you can meet up with some local cachers for a few finds. It wouldn't be fun if some were not hard to find. Even after a couple hundred found I get stumped. There are a bunch i've been back to 4 or 5 times before i found them. Good luck
This is true, IF you have iPhone reception. Otherwise, how do you know when you get close? For now, stick to a few caches in town where you won't lose service.
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Because the 'regular' isn't hidden - it is out in the open.
What is the GC number? It needs a SBA log because the CO is knowingly allowing armchair logging.
Armchair logging? You apparently don't know what that is, because it has no relation to what the OP explained.
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From your profile page, down the right hand side, you should see "find another player" under "account options."
From there you can enter your friend's username.
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One of them doesn't have a goal on the trackable page? What do I do with a trackable that doesn't have a mission?
Just move it to a new cache.
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Only a reviewer can change the cache type on a published cache. If it has been found, however, it shouldn't (and probably won't) be changed. A new cache experience should be a new cache.
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Start by reading here.
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California is a pretty big state. There are quite a few regional organizations already.
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With a location change like that, you need to give your GPS some time to find you. Turn it on and let it get a clear view of the sky for several minutes. Be patient, it should find a signal.
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I just uploaded and logged a bunch from my trip last week with no problems. (Also a Colorado 400t)
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...To keep my GPS in my pocket or hand at all time and never lose sight of it!
Oh, are you the one that left your GPSr laying on the table in the lunch area which we did turn into lost and found?
While I was working lost and found, there was one GPS turned in, but a different one reported missing.
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How do I get the location of caches, when I'm away from home? I went camping about 50mi from home and my gps will only load caches near my houase.
Did you load caches that were near your campsite?
i tried and only got the ones around my house.
What method did you use to load them?
Excuse me, what are you doing?
in General geocaching topics
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"I'm geocaching. It's something like a high-tech scavenger hunt."
Don't lie to security. Show your GPS and give a brief explanation.