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    Adoption question

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    I have not been able to do as much Geocaching as I used to and I was wondering if there is

    a process in place for offering local geocachers the chance to adopt some of my caches.

     

    I seem to remember there used to be but I can't find it now.

     

    Anyone help?

     

    Thanks,

     

    Mike

    Ticks... Nasty Wee Beasties!

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted · Edited by daytribe

    Well the weather has warmed up and so has our caching exploits.

    After a winter of virtual cache hibernation in Scotland, the longer and

    warmer days are enabling us to "get out there" again.

     

    But warmer days mean the little blighters are back and now seems like

    a good time to bump this thread. Many people have contributed lots

    of interesting and helpful information that this years new cachers

    might find useful.

     

    Over the past week my family and I have been on 4 or 5 caching trips

    and 2 of us have picked up 3 little baby ticks each.

     

    For an additional weapon to add to the arsenal against these varmints

    have a look at www.nontix.co.uk

     

    The key ingredient needed can be purchased on eBay, if you have no

    other way of getting hold of them. I've just got a batch for my family

    and we're going to try it out. I'll let you know how we get on.

    Calculating co-ordinates.

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    I am trying to calculate the center co-ordinates of four points (a square) on the OS maps.

     

    I have the OS co-ords of the four points but they are on different maps

    and I can't find a simple way of finding the centre.

     

    Can anyone offer any advice?

    Is there a utility I can use?

     

    Thanks.

    Garmin autorouting.

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted · Edited by daytribe

    I've had my Garmin GPSmap60 for well over a year now and something

    I've always wanted to do was autorouting.

     

    I learnt in the forums early on that Metroguide 7 Europe, while it does

    routes on your PC, it doesn't pass them to the GPS, so I gave up. :D

     

    As I understand it you need to buy something like the very expensive

    City Navigator. :blink:

     

    Forgive me if this has been suggested before but I haven't logged into

    the forums for a while (I did do a search the forum though).

     

    I stumbled on a free utility that works with Metroguide and uploads the

    autorouting data to your GPS.

     

    You'll need to read through the info and make sure it is compatible

    with your device but it works a treat with mine. :blink:

     

    Drop me an email through my profile if you're interested.

    Caches on bridges.

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted

    Results may vary.

     

    Off-limit (Physical) Caches

    # Caches near or under public structures deemed potential or possible targets for terrorist attacks. These include but are not limited to highway bridges, dams, government buildings, elementary and secondary schools, and airports.

    Hi Blue Deuce, I see you are based in the US so I understand your concern as it's a topic that is often discussed in the Reviewers' private forum. However this is an issue that only seems to cause a problem in the USA and most, if not all, other countries ignore this "guideline" in the case of bridges. One of the reasons Groundspeak has local volunteers is that they know local issues.

     

    So to all UK cachers please feel free to continue placing caches un/under/in bridges :laughing:

    Encouraging news indeed!

     

    Thanks Lactodorum.

    Caches on bridges.

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted

    I was wondering whether anyone has ever placed or found a cache on a bridge.

     

    I mean the really big ones like the Severn bridge etc.

    Ones with a walkway across for pedestrians and cyclists.

     

    Of course, I'm talking about a magnetised cache on a metal bridge.

     

    I've had a hunt on the website but I can't find one. There's plenty on small

    bridges and these are great too, but I'm looking for one on a big bridge.

     

    Is there anything in the rules about this kind of cache?

    What does everyone else think?

    Printed Sunscreen For Car.

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted

    Thank you to The Royles for the superb TB image.

     

    It's easy enough to turn it over.

     

    Does anyone know a free image manipulation package with which I can do my

    sunscreen design?

    Mspaint just doesn't have the zoom capabilities I need.

     

    For freeware (actually open source), I'd recommend the GIMP.

     

    Aswell as being a pretty good Image Manipulation Package, It's got a fab name! :lol:

     

    Download here

     

    That's exactly what I needed. Thanks!

    Printed Sunscreen For Car.

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted

    I must be sad. I already have a www.geocaching.com decal in the back window of my car

    and a signal frog on the aerial. I like the sound of these sunscreens too.

     

    Is it possible to get an image file of the Travel Bug symbol (the barcode thingy)

    and the Geocaching.com logo (the four-colour one).

     

    Are we allowed to use these symbols?

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