[528 feet]

Try not to leave bootprints when you go over your reviewer's head.

 

Things go much better if you keep them on your side.

 

Not my intention. Just wondering if it's possible to convince a reviewer that the caches are unique and worthy of a 15 foot exception.

[528 feet]

The reviewer is unwilling to allow the cache due to the 528 foot rule. Am I stuck. Is there any way to get approval for there cashes?

You're almost certainly stuck. Is there a river or other significant barrier between the too-close caches that the reviewer might not be aware of? If so, you could mention that to your reviewer and ask them to reconsider their decision. Sometimes, they might give you a break. Short of something like that, however, most reviewers are very reluctant to deviate from the 528-foot rule.

 

You also can appeal the Volunteer Reviewer's decision, but Groundspeak almost certainly won't reverse it without a very good reason.

Unless a significant barrier of some kind exists between them (cliff, interstate highway, wide river, etc) - it is highly unlikely. Sorry.

 

The two caches in question are separated by a pond. You have to circle around to access one from the other. Do you know what method a reviewer uses to determine distance. From one of the caches the distance to the other was 523 feet. From the other is was 510 (using a garmin oregon 300)

[528 feet]

Sounds like a great place for 4-5 caches. The priority shouldn't be to cram as many caches as possible into the property, the point should be to share the best views and trails with other cachers.

 

All of the 6 caches bring you to a unique area within the conservation area. They also utilize the existing trails. This is a new area so the trail system is limited. A lot of wetland area witch limits the possible hide areas.

[528 feet]

The two caches in question are separated by a pond. You have to circle around to access one from the other. Do you know what method a reviewer uses to determine distance. From one of the caches the distance to the other was 523 feet. From the other is was 510 (using a garmin oregon 300)

[528 feet]

I am trying to publish 6 new caches and am having trouble with two of them. All 6 cashes are within a piece of conservation land with a limited trail system. Two of the caches are 516 feet from each other. I have already moved one to get the 516 feet and am unable to move it any further and stay within the conversation property. The other was designed to fit in a specific spot. The reviewer is unwilling to allow the cache due to the 528 foot rule. Am I stuck. Is there any way to get approval for there cashes?

Thanks

[enabling a new cache]

Thank You D.T.M. 22

[enabling a new cache]

Yes...before you enable them post a reviewer note asking the reviewer nicely to hold the cache until the date you want... You still have to enable it for it to be reviewed but it won't be published until that date.

[enabling a new cache]

Is it possible to enable a cache but choose the date and time it will go live. I have 7 new caches I'm working on. 5 have already been placed but not enabled. The other two will be placed this friday. I would like them to go live on Sunday 3/9. I would like to enable them now to make sure there are no issues. Is this possible?

[Placing my first Cache soon - advice]

Excellent suggestions by all. The wheelchair accessible casche is a good idea. When placing your cache keep in mind that you will have a wide range of cachers visiting your cache. some will be new to caching others my have been caching for years. Try to hide you caches so they are fun for all. Keep them interesting and not ordinary. Take a look at this pic. This was the second of a three stage multi cache. The clue was "Its staring you right in the face". Of course the way point was under the nose which was attached to the tree with a wire loop on a nail. Caches which are placed with a little thought and creativity are always the best. Good luck.

[Placing my first Cache soon - advice]

I've got permission to place two caches in a local woodland! There aren't any caches in the woodland yet.

 

I don't have the two sites decided yet, so just want some tips on choosing the sites.

 

The woodlands were championed by a local man who campaigned for disabled access, so the site has beautiful wheelchair suitable paths and frequent benches. I'd like to make one cache very accessible - I'm thinking waist height, not far off the path. Is this a good idea?

 

For the other one, I'm thinking usual hiding hole in a tree, further off the path, with the aim of a more hidden hide.

 

Does that sound okay, or should I be aiming for something else?

 

I'm in the UK if that is relevant :-)

[Not posting an owners maintenance log]

These are the answers I was looking for. Thanks for responding.

[Not posting an owners maintenance log]

Fewer people are likely to visit a cache that appears to be in need of maintenance.

 

The "NM" attribute often indicates that a cache might be missing, the log is full or missing, or the cache is a mess. Some people who dislike NM caches will read the logs, see that all is well, and search for it. Others won't read the logs or will perform a Pocket Query search that filters out NM caches.

[Not posting an owners maintenance log]

I have noticed that some caches have the "needs maintenance" attribute still listed on the cache page. I know that after repairing the cache the owner needs to submit an owners maintenance log to remove the attribute from the cache page. My question is why. What will happen (or not happen) if the owner doesn't complete the owners log and the attribute stays on the page?

 

thanks

[Travel bug and Geocoin lists]

Any way to create a list on Geocaching.com of Travel bugs and Coins without having the site e-mail you every time one shows some activity? I would like to keep track of some of the ones I have moved along but I find myself deleting e-mails almost every day.

 

thanks

[Uploading a pocket query to Dakota 20]

Thanks for the info twoodward15. Worked with my Garmin fine.

[Uploading a pocket query to Dakota 20]

Ok, I got it figured out. After you get the pocket query and unzip it, you have to put the GPX files in the GPX folder that is in the GARMIN folder on the gps. Sure would be nice if Garmin actually took the time to tell people that nice little tidbit.

[Caches found]

I have found a few caches that I have logged as found but for some reason it doesn't show up on google maps as found (smiley face) As I find more and more caches it is getting harder and harder to keep track of all of them. Any suggestions?

[Cache Numbers]

I visited a cache today and swapped out some items. When I returned home I noticed that I took a card (about the size of a business card) which has a cache number and date. Is this something important?