[Leap out of your car...]

Leap out of your car...

Don't forget to tuck and roll!

 

Disclaimer: The A-Team does not condone the act of leaping out of your car to find a cache on any day of the year. Don't try this at home.

 

So that's how the power trail people get so many finds in a day!

[When did geocaching become like this?]

More and more it is becoming a chore just to sort through all the crap to find the few gems. Oh well, that's what happens when the masses take over.

 

+1

 

I blame phone apps, and more so, people telling people about caching. Stop telling others!

It used to be like a secret society, and if you talked about it, people looked at you funny.

Now they say "Oh, I've heard of that". Every Tom, Dick, and Harry has a GPS now. Chances are they look for something to do with it, besides driving around.

 

So when my wife asks me where I'm going on a Saturday morning, I'll just say "I can't tell you." Thats is going to go over real well.

[Do you need the hint]

For me it depends on how much time I have. If I only have a few minutes to stop and find a cache then I will go to the hint right away. If time isn't really a factor then I will use the hint after searching awhile. It still counts as a find whether you use the hint or not so there is no shame in using it, IMO.

[New Maps - HORRID!]

Yes the maps are a little slow, but the detail is actually better. People here complain to much.

Maybe in other areas the detail is better but in my area it is much much worse. It doesn't show parks, or schools or other landmarks like google maps does and a lot of the streets are wrong. According to these new maps the street I live on doesn't even exist! It is a pretty well traveled street and I lived there for seven years so its not like it is new. These new maps are pretty much worthless to me. Bring back google maps!

[Phishing for points.]

Tacky.

+1

[The Alabama Rambler needs your prayers]

Wow, tough day for many fellow cachers out there. I hope it goes well and makes it through surgery. Get well soon Alabama Rambler.

[RIP Steve Love; Aka Sven.]

Sad sad news. His videos were very entertaining, I enjoyed them very much. RIP Sven.

[I found more caches than you!]

I am a numbers and stats guy so they matter to me but I know several people who cache that don't even log their finds online. But I would guess the number of those people who actively participate in the forums is pretty slim.

[Can I log a "find" if i give directions to someone else ?]

If I personally don't sign the log I don't claim it. To each his own but this is what I go by.

[If we keep doing what we've always done...]

Nope. Your post doesn't have anything new.... Ummm unless you care to explain this: "Limited demographics in cachers"...???

 

That also caught my eye when reading the post. I have only attened a few events but I have not found this to be an issue at all.

[Bigfoot Needs Help]

The goal could be for your bigfoot to be placed in caches with "Bigfoot" or "Sasquatch" as part of cache name. There are a ton of those out there. Good luck!

[pocket queries]

I am new to this Geocaching also.

 

I have the same question about PQ's. Used EasyGPS to download and got only the basic info.

 

Am I missing something to get the notes etc downloaded?

 

My GPS is GArmin 1490LMT - 2011 model.

 

Thanks for any comments/help!!

 

If I remember correctly EasyGPS won't work for uploading PQ's with all the information. Try GSAK.

 

I use EasyGPS to upload PQ's on my Etrex 30 and it downloads all the information no problem.

[Etrex 30 accuracy]

I was thinking seriously about buying one of these...as our first handheld GPS (currently using android phones) Not a good move?

I got a Etrex 30 about a month ago and have had no issues with it at all. From what I've heard others say the recent updates have fixed a lot of the eariler problems. I've used it pretty much in all conditions (heavy cover, open field, fog) and am very happy with it.

[Are premium member only caches better?]

Most, if not all PMO caches come equipped with a concierge that will cater to your every whim while searching for the cache. He/she is not permitted to aid you in the find but should you need a donut or coffee he/she'll get it for you. Forgot a pen? Forgot tweezers? Fear not, the concierge has your back. Want your picture take with the cache, no problem, forgot your camera? No problem, It'll be emailed to you before you get back to your car. A micro on a bench, what could be better then to sit down, feel around and get a back massage while you search?

 

Are premium member only caches better? You'd better believe it, just don't ask me about my double platinum account, after all this is a family friendly forum

 

All that for only $30 a year!! That's a steal. Will the concierge finish signing the log for you if your hand starts cramping up mid sign?

[User with longest geostreak?]

8 and 1/2 years!! Holy smokes, doesn't the guy ever get sick? Thats some serious dedication. There are some days I don't even want to leave the house let alone go geocaching.

[4th Annual Great TB Race]

Sent in TB racers for my wife and I and looking forward to race. Good luck to all the other entries.

[Desert Caches, buried by shifting sand]

I don't think it violates the guidelines but one thing is for sure, glad I am not hunting caches in your area. That sounds just brutal.

 

It sounds fun to do maybe once or twice on a vacation but thinking about caching in the middle desert all time makes me want to go drink a gallon of water.

[BEWARE. PLEASE READ! VERY IMPORTANT]

Did you at least practice CITO (Cache In Tongue Out)?

[NYC Caches are impossible to get to!]

Forget Stealth:

 

I advise you to not try and be stealthy. That just attracts more undue attention. Instead be bold. Be proud of what you are doing - act as though you are doing nothing wrong (mostly because you aren't!!). Act as though it is your job to find that cache, a job you are very good at and proud to do. Find it. Sign it. Put it back and move on. Carry a clipboard and look professional - you'll blend into the background.

 

The clipboard idea is smart. I cache after work (sometimes during work) and I usually still have my work uniform on- Coveralls and a hard hat. I have actually had before get up and move somewhere else because they think I'm going to perform maintance on GZ or something. When not in uniform, I often use the cell phone trick as well.

[Whats your Geocaching goal?]

To convince my wife that geocaching IS more important than the honey-do list. So far it isn't working.

[The APE Cache in Brazil]

I'm sure my post will be met with some disdain, but I just don't get the allure of the Ape Caches. I would totally be into a visit to Brazil, but going for the sake of finding one ammo can. Please explain.

 

Two Words- Bragging Rights

 

To have a story to tell about finding the Brazil APE Cache to my geocaching buddies would be priceless.

[What does stealth required mean]

Not a huge fan of stealth required caches but sometimes they can be fun. Like you're on a super secret spy mission or something, but maybe thats just me.

[Not exactly a power trail]

Looks like the description has been written to preempt every possible issue.

 

"...do not park in the follow locations:

• in an intersection"
  

I wonder what happened for them to come up with that one?

 

You would think common sense would be a requirement for a drivers license but we all know drivers that have none. One time I was on a four lane one way bridge when the car in front of me did a U-Turn and started going the other way. But about the topic at hand, that Jet pattern trail in Idaho is awesome.

[Not exactly a power trail]

That takes some serious planning! Too much work for me but it would be cool to find them all. It would look extra cool with all smileys.

[Oldest caches]

I didn't realize that there were only 3 caches left from August 2000. Thats going to be a hard month to cross off the Jasmer Challenge if I ever get serious about it.