[Gps Abroad]

I agree with Gaz.

 

Took my GPS to Cyprus a couple of weeks ago and changed nothing. Found 4 out of 4 with no probs.

 

go for it.

[Imperial Or Metric?]

48 yo - When caching I use feet/ miles.

 

at home I use a mixture - whichever takes my fancy at the time or what I'm working with (if it states metric or not)

 

I used to be a draughtsman and drew in metric but was brought up on Imperial, and so I got used to converting back and forth in my head.

 

When describing measurement to others I tend to use metric (just like Blue Peter).... except for cachers!!

[Cambridge Caches?]

A couple that I have enjoyed in the area are:

 

Last Post (GCGGQR)

The Hunt for Red October : Part 3 - Wimpole Folly (GCHY7K)

 

I've also done the one mentioned by The Klever Boys which needs a little while to walk to from the 'learning shop' if you have time.

 

enjoy

 

gazooks/Graeme

[To Pay Or Not To Pay, That Is The Question]

I became a premium member after a month of geocaching as I felt it was something I was going to enjoy longterm and wanted to contribute.

 

I make use of the extra features as I have a PDA and prefer the paperless caching to papered, which is more environmentally freindly and fits with the aims of the sport.

 

I get annoyed from time to time with the server problems like everyone else but it does not stop me going out and caching - just logging them..... I just wait a few hours and try again. These guys do it for the good of everyone else so its not fair to complain openly. I work in IT and know the frustrations they go through, you only hear from the users when theres a problem not when its working OK - Big thankyou guys.

 

sorry slight rant......

 

Its down to personal choice - some people dont want to pay because they cannot afford it or feel that they might not stay the course.

[Why Don't People Log Their Dnf's?]

I've had two DNF's and logged both.

 

The first was actually a missing cache where a previous cacher had taken the cache home to dry it out. I spent a hour trying to find as I knew I was in the right place !! D'oh.

 

The second was the wrong co-ords calculated on a multi.

[A Plea]

I've found several caches where the 'bag' is all but tatters with some pieces littering the local area. In general I tend to pick up the loose bits and wrap up the cache as best I can, as I feel its not my place to dictate to the owners. I would not want the situation where I remove a bag only for the cache to become water logged, but I do strongly disagree with the use of bags.

 

Also as earlier logs state that the caches become waterlogged because they are in a bag.

 

I have found that some caches in bags are because the container itself is not very watertight or in need of replacement.

 

I get my click and click containers from Matalan.

 

Ban the bag.

[Whats Happening]

I'm a premium member but I agree with Andy the Rocketeer. The root problem needs to be addressed - if the hardware is creaking then its should be upgraded. I had problems tonight just browsing the search engine for caches in Cyprus. I had to leave it 30 mins before trying again.

Having the problems we are currently experiencing could well put non-members off from joining and Grounspeak lose out on additional funding.

 

Buy a shiny new one guys....

[Misclassifed Caches]

I did a cache recently that was listed as an unknown cache where you had to find 5 other caches that had elements of the co-ords in them.

 

There was no real puzzle element involved as all you had to do was insert the appropriate numbers.

 

Is that not a Multi-cache ??

 

happy caching

 

Gazooks/Graeme

[What Made You Chhose You Avatar Image And Tagline?]

I've always liked smileys.

 

This one appealled to me as it was far from the norm.... had a hint of wickedness

 

happy caching

 

Gazooks/Graeme

[Waymarking]

When it initially started I converted a few of my locationless cache finds into waymarks. To date I have had only one log and have no logged any myself.

 

Seems to be taking off in the US more than over here.

 

I agree that with caching and the occasional trip point there is enough to keep me busy - especially with the number of new caches appearing practically daily - soon be at 10,000 !!

 

happy caching

 

Gazooks

[Cars And Caching]

I've been caching for 9 months now and as yet I am scratch or dent free. Although I think my tracking is out from a recent pothole (must get that fixed).

 

My TOMTOM took me down a 'local' road in Staffs which was 1.5 miles long and potholed all the way. I kept saying to myself " It will turn into tarmac round the next corner"..... it never did.

 

happy caching

 

Gazooks

[Tb Move Problem]

Thanks Blackjack65

 

good idea - might be worth a try

 

gazooks

[Tb Move Problem]

I picked up a Travel Bug from a cache on Sunday and dropped into another the same day.

Forgot to make a note of the serial number and cannot get hold of the owner at the moment.

 

Any Idea where I might be able to find the number.

 

The TB in qustion is Jennys Jaunt (TB96F9)

 

thanks

 

Gazooks

[New Tb Design]

Looks good to me !!

 

Gazooks

 

[I Hate Rules As Much As The Next Guy, But...]

I've been caching since June and placed my first cache after 28 finds at the end of July. I felt I wanted to see how others hid theres to give me an idea of the best places to hide a cache. I am now unto 54 finds and have 3 of my own.

 

I do agree though that cachers should do the same as suggested on the website and experience finding several caches first.

 

On the subject of dodgy co-ords for caches. I did one recently near Derby that practically every finder had reported that the co-ords were off by 150 feet. I used a set of co-ords from the last finder that were spot on. I could not understand why the owner had not chosen to check the co-ords and canged them. To me that meant that they were not taking cache ownership seriously.

 

cheers

 

Gazooks