GPS-Hermit
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A big part geo-caching is reading the experience of the finders - assuming they are not just babbling. To say that the TFTC is an indication of a bad cache - I don't agree - for some it would be - for others just lazy or cheaters or someone who just doesn't like to write! Telling the story doesn't always mean they enjoyed the cache so much, I like the positive comments that actually say so. I like to hear what you liked or didn't! Anyway love those logs so keep them coming so we know what you did and how it went - it is great sharing!
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Writing any Note about a cache is a positive thing cause it is recent info about the cache - especially if you corrected something about the cache! Added a Pen or cleaned it up a little or hid it more correctly! It a good thing! It is fine to say you refound it - everybody has dejava!
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Doesn't matter if you are geo-caching or or driving a car - plan A failing needs to be considered with Plan B bailing you out. If no plan B, plan A better be foolproof. I agree that if the danger is not obvious one should hide the cache elsewhere. Crabtree waterfall in Virginia has experienced 30 deaths because the victims did not believe the danger was there and ignored the warnings to stay on the trail. Think of an astronaunt without a tether - might be bad! If you see a dangerous cache then say so and point out the problem - a good warning might go along way to moving the cache or reconsideration of doing it at all.
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Any map you use can be off so don't get your self in trouble. Always have a back up plan. When not sure, consult several maps and see if any is really different. Maps can be correct in one part and off in another.
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I get logs that tell me there was no TB in my cache and I guess the listing says there is.
What is the accepted solution. I am sure some folks wait a while before Getting the TB to a new place.
If that doesn't happen in some length of time. What is normally done! ???
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The above will get you the co-ordinates for a cache. You can also use a map program to get co-ordinates for places you might want to locate one and then go out there and check it out. Each map program will have its own feature on how to get the co-ordinates, you'll have to read a little. On Google Maps just place your mouse on a spot on the map and right click, then choose "whats here" and look for the co-ords in the search bar! The format must be converted. Google Frizzy Calc! Many web sites have co-ords and in many formats so you got some learning to do. Good Luck!
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If I get home and found out I should have read the cache page I blame myself instead of the CO. Some caches just have the co-ords and almost nothing else, making it all up to you. I recommend you decide if someone will have fun working there way in there or will they hate the hassel of thick bushy woods and thorns to deal with. Most bush whackers prefer reasonably doable woods to trek thru. The route to the cache needs to be something they can figure out without too many trial and errors. Look for old road beds and feel free to add waypoints to your description to help get them started or keep them on track. That will teach carefull reading. Ha HA! I think encouraging them to read the desription is a good thing. GO FOR IT get them out there!
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The camera in the GPS has not the options to take really good pictures if you are serious about your pictures. If not it is very convenient and one less thing to carry. I have a nice camera and want nice pictures but it is a bother to take it. My nice camera is also not waterproof so that is an added problem, so I am picky about rain conditions when I take it.
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I have a problem with IE 8 not showing the logs and not allowing the Decript to work. It use to work fine! ???????
Started using Mozilla - no problem there!
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Thou shall not maketh thine own self the center of every discussion.
You are going to make the number of post much smaller! Ha HA!
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I would probably just research the co-ords and read the logs and see what I think. If the logs are good I would go get it - if it is not 10 feet from the side of the road. Whatever you do please take me somewhere!
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I want the hunter to be introduced to a place of value! Once introduced they can come back over and over and do more than just cache. I want the hunter to have to hunt for the cache and not find it with out exploring many places of possibility. Exercise is needed by everyone so I try to get them out there. Uniqueness is also a goal cause it makes the finder happy they came here to see this unique place. I want the finder to trade so I use a larger box and put good stuff in it - even if it cost me 20 bucks once in a while. I try to encourage thoughtful trading cause it adds a lot to the game. You gotta wonder what is going to be in there. It is always nice if the area has much to do other than the cache. I do get discouraged with all the lame caches and having to constantly weed them out.
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I don't allow pics of the location on my caches. I don't care if the container is photoed, cause I hide it well, but not the hiding place. It is a hunting game so there should be a hunt that YOU do. I always ask the finder to remove his own picture from the log and that has always worked great. Just be nice while asking, and include the reason. I do believe the game is better played if each one does their own hunting for the cache and not benefit from others so much! I also believe the hider should hide the cache so there will be a hunt for it not just a simple brainless find.
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If you dig around on the forums and on google, you will find lots of info on "garmin 60csx hard reset" which you can try as a last ditch effort before sending it to the factory. A hard reset has saved the day (along with a firmware update) more than once.
I'm bumping this to the top in case you didn't see it.
I have had to do this a few times on my 62s. Any of my friends who have a 62s have done it numerous resets as well.
I've had to do the same with the 60.
I would be willing to bet that Garmin will help you do a hard reset - sometimes they can be helpful with you! Good luck!
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I see it this way - the laminated card should be collected by the CO to show who came to his cache and might be kept to have that kind of meaning. I would rather see a sticker in my log book for that purpose. If so, the CO should clean cards/sigs out regularly rather than others. They should never be used as a trade item. Signature items should be of keeping quality. Problem is most CO's don't care about keeping this stuff at all! I personally want to read the logs and keep them to enjoy!
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Most of my caching is done in current and neighboring states - but have one in Hawaii and that one might throw my stats off. Got that one just for bragging rights.
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I wanted a Woodzy name - that sounded like it was there for keeps! Hermit was taken so I added the GPS- in front.
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I usually try and ask the CO if he knows there is a problem with the caches and offer to help out. If no response then just do whatever make sense to you. Abandoned caches are becoming more of a problem in my area. If I like them I just fix them up and keep them going. If need be the approvers are always there to shut an abandon cache down making the space available for an active cache owner. Always give it plenty of time before assuming it is abandoned - some are away for extended periods of time but have great caches.
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For a cache to live a long and properous life - several things CAN be considered! This applies only to someone finding the cache that is not playing the game!
What goes on in the area where the cache is hidden. Hunters, and Bushwackers go way off trail and could find the cache.
Cover the cache COMPLETELY and don't line up the sticks in a row side by side.
Would someone passing by say "What the heck is THAT" - Slam Dunk appearances will always be investigated by anyone.
Can a muggle easily see someone finding the cache - Finders can help with this one. You can do more. Try to find a place where it is hard to see what is going on from a distance. People really want to know what is going on - when you leave they will go find out what that guy was up to. Don't depend on Finders to always help you here by being stealthy!
Multiple ways to access and leave the cache. This will avoid a path to the cache!
Need to have multiple potential hiding spots all of which look natural. A Finder will look at all of them.
Visit the cache site often to correct those that don't put it back right - some will help you out by making it easier to find.
Tell everyone not to yell out "I FOUND IT"! "I found a neat bug" is much better! Good luck on that one!
Color the cache to it's surrounding - the color of an ammo box does pretty good most of the time. If you can do better go for it!
Let something natural help hide the cache from a casual observer. A pile of sticks by themselves is a giveaway! Miscellaneous logs and rocks and sticks near the hide are natural - pick a spot that already has this - don't move stuff to the area.
Don't use plastic containers - the animals just love to chew on them - they steal too and find them fun to play with. Bears and Raccoons at the top of the list.
The main thing is to put much thought out of a muggles head as you can and try to figure out at your location how it can go wrong.
Its great to keep a good cache going but it is up to you to help learn how to do it.
Much better to have a few quality caches that last than to get in a hurry to put one out there!
If someone just simply wants to steal your cache using a GPS to find it - none of this will help!
Good LUCk!
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Please be sure when you hide a cache - that you actually hide it - the 1st cache I ever found could be easily seen from 30 yards away. If a muggle sees someone find the cache - it is usually a goner cause they think finders keepers! That muggle will be back looking again.
Sorry it happened but be sure you think 1st and hide second! It is supposed to be a little hard to find!
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Nobody mentioned MonkeyButtPowder!
And not just a flashlight - put in a LED headlight that runs on 3 AAA batteries they will get you out of the woods with your hands free and you'll be amazed how long they last!
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I highly highly highly recommend to allow the snake some room and move that cache away from there. A warning isn't good enough - someone could get in serious trouble and if bitten could die or take a year to recover from the bite. It is one thing to warn about what MIGHT happen but, in this case, you know about it. The snake should get top priority here since this is HIS home. Please move the cache before it is killed by a cacher or it bites a cacher. This is not a case of bad luck for a victim or the snake. Also please do not assume one snake lives there. They hiberate together and also multiple mates come to visit the female in mating season which is several months long.
Rattlesnake bites are extremely serious and should be taken very seriously. This is like putting a micro in a rat trap. I believe we have a responsibility to hide safe caches and also not invade the homes of wildlife. Children are not as tuned to avoid hazzards as adults and are far more likelt to perished from a snake bite. Since you know the snake lives there Please move the cache and allow the snake a peaceful home and the cacher a great day they thought they would have when they came out.
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The description is there so you can decide if you want to go get the cache - once you see it is a multi or puzzle - move on to the next - sometimes you might have to go thru a lot, before you find one worthy of your criteria. Good luck hope you find some great ones and have a ball. The right cache will take you somewhere interesting!
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It is an adoption process where someone wants to take over and there should be no requirement on the part of previous owner if abandonment is established. In the case of abandonment the previous owner is no longer considered to be part of the process. Someone else will decide what happens, in the case of caches the Aprover could easier allow anyone interested to take over the cache - a totally good thing, where the cache, it's location and it's history continue as it always has. This is probably only going to happen when the cache is considered a valued cache and worth the effort - so lets make it easy! All the rules of adoption are followed except the requirement for the owner, who abandon it, to agree. I might add the current adoption process is one of abandonment where the owner wants to be relieved of all responsibility and pass it on to someone else. Either way adondment is taking place.
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So nice to know folks aare getting out there - love this thread - love those pictures - WOW! Keep them coming!