BabaBooyah

I only have one challenge out there, so far, not exactly the virtual cache replacement that I was hoping for but whatever, it's better than nothing. My only beef is that I forget about it, then wander into the page for it every once in a while, only to find that someone new has accepted and completed the challenge. I'd like to know that when it happens, just like when someone finds one of my caches. Any plans for notifications to be built around challenges in the near terms?

Um, I actually like the idea of having it and was wondering when it's coming? I just wanted to make sure that someone put some thought into the amount of information that might get posted, that's all. I actually like Facebook, and I like Geocaching, and I'd like to show off my Geocaching exploits at a high general level to my Facebook friends, so it's a pretty cool idea. The problem is that I generally post my logs from iPhone versus Web site, so I'm looking for that functionality back to the Geocaching iPhone app versus the Web site which already exists. I think. Anyway, thanks for the response, I appreciate the opinion but I'm basically looking for someone in the know to shed some light on what is really going on around this area, thanks.

I see a "Coming Soon" status for Facebook status updates via the Geocaching iPhone app versus the Geocaching Web site. Does anyone know the status or estimated delivery time frame on this feature? Also, what exactly will get posted to Facebook (i.e. extent of detail on cache, location, timing, etc.)? I'm all about having a little fun with self promotion and getting the word out on Facebook about geocaching, but I also don't want to tell people when and where I am in too much detail, for many reasons. Thanks.

Downloads automatically right from the Create a PQ page. Thanks, I did finally figure this one out.

Excellent! Between your post and StarBrand's, I think I've got a much better handle on all of this. Thank you very very much.

I believe that there is a 500 cache limit to download a GPX file. You can go up to 1000 caches for LOC file download, haven't worked with them yet. Either way, I just increased said pocket query from 500 to 1000 caches, and the farthest out from my home location I can get is just under 17 miles. Just about every cache that I hit today at around the 20 mile mark does not appear in the query. That's a problem. you can get 1000 as a GPX. Not emailed - but you can download it. As I stated - 5 PQs can grab 5000 unique caches - limit yourself to less than diff 3.5 and terrain 3.5 and no micros and you'll go out VERY far. Hey, whadya know about that...as soon as I decreased the difficulty and terrain, even without removing micros, I got it down to 149 caches, right up to 25 miles away. Thanks so much!

I like to keep it flexible At least for now Figured out how to download a 1000 cache GPX file

I believe that there is a 500 cache limit to download a GPX file. You can go up to 1000 caches for LOC file download, haven't worked with them yet. Either way, I just increased said pocket query from 500 to 1000 caches, and the farthest out from my home location I can get is just under 17 miles. Just about every cache that I hit today at around the 20 mile mark does not appear in the query. That's a problem. you can get 1000 as a GPX. Not emailed - but you can download it. As I stated - 5 PQs can grab 5000 unique caches - limit yourself to less than diff 3.5 and terrain 3.5 and no micros and you'll go out VERY far. I can't figure out how to create a 1000 cache GPX file, let alone download it. If you know how, please let me know.

I believe that there is a 500 cache limit to download a GPX file. You can go up to 1000 caches for LOC file download, haven't worked with them yet. Either way, I just increased said pocket query from 500 to 1000 caches, and the farthest out from my home location I can get is just under 17 miles. Just about every cache that I hit today at around the 20 mile mark does not appear in the query. That's a problem. Just tried the LOC download, not only does it not go past 17 miles, but you have to manually select all on every page or you just get that individual page's caches. My first LOC file consisted of 20 caches. Got to be an easier way.

I believe that there is a 500 cache limit to download a GPX file. You can go up to 1000 caches for LOC file download, haven't worked with them yet. Either way, I just increased said pocket query from 500 to 1000 caches, and the farthest out from my home location I can get is just under 17 miles. Just about every cache that I hit today at around the 20 mile mark does not appear in the query. That's a problem.

Still a newbee although I am rapidly approaching my 50th find. Had a banner day today, compounded by my pocket query. I live and cache mostly in Northern New Jersey, where there is anything but a lack of caches around. I do my part to add to the problem as well. My caching style has been to hit the road, cover roughly a 25 mile radius give or take, and just hit them as I feel like. I regularly cache with a Garmin GPSmap 60CSx and iPhone in hand, I have found that having both at least for the drive, if not for the actual hike to GZ, is most definitely worthwhile and they both add to the mix. The Garmin gets me there, no signal issues, no battery woes, but I have to prep it the night before with a carefully planned pocket query. Unfortunately, try as I might, I will often get to a cache via iPhone description but the cache is not included in my pocket query. Then I have to manually enter the coordinates from the iPhone to the Garmin, which is a pain and wastes valuable caching time. I got home today after probably my best day ever, and decided to run a couple of pocket queries to see if I could get anywhere near a 25 mile radius of 500 caches. Not even close, try 7 miles! That's with selecting only the types, containers and other specifics. It's almost as if I have to create pocket queries in the 10-15 mile radius tops, and drastically limit additional parameters to cover just that area. And for sure it will not work well with my current "hit the road" tactics. My question is, does anyone have any pointers for setting up pocket queries in high cache concentration areas that maximizes the kinds of caches and distances that they are trying to cover? Is there some obvious error in my ways that I am overlooking here, or have I simply discovered the limits of pocket queries and using a GPS? Is the 500 limit just to get it downloaded, or is that also a limitation of my GPS (only Garmin carriers might know the answer to this one)? Bottom line - I'd like to arrive at a cache 25 miles away from my home, that was not initially planned but downloaded as part of a pocket query, and rely on the GPS versus an iPhone to get me to GZ. Any words of wisdom on this would be appreciated, thank you.

I am surprised the CO's haven't emailed the one caching couple that was in all three of these examples to kindly ask them not to post photos of the cache. If they are new, they probably see no harm in posting these photographs. Sometimes it only takes one voice to correct a bad habit. You're right. I'm about to hide another cache, only this time I'm going to ask that those (spoiler) types of photos not be logged by those who find it. Hopefully, geocachers who read the cache description will read that line as well. For the record, the offending log that prompted me to post to this forum in the first place was posted by a veteran geocacher with many thousands of caches under their belt. That's why I was so shocked, and quite frankly, upset about it. The only thing that I could think of is that it was one of many cacher visits to this particular cache that day, and the person wanted to make it easier for their friends to find it. The same person actually posted another less obvious log several days later, granted with no apology or explanation as to why they posted the original offending log in the first place, but as far as I'm concerned, the issue is closed. I am still a novice, but from my perspective, it should be obvious to novices and pros alike that "give away" details in a log (i.e. exact location and container details, photos of GZ, etc.) take the challenge and fun away from the cache in a big kind of way, and can potentially ruin the experience for the next cacher. I'm not going to encrypt when I find those logs posted to caches that I manage, I'm going to delete them, with an explanation and a polite request to the poster, enough said.

I have a couple of general questions for the group about common cache courtesy. I am a newbee, I am definitely having a lot of fun, and meeting great people along the way. I both find and hide caches, small scale on both at this point. My cache courtesy questions relate to my own caches: 1.) Is it appropriate for a cacher to post a detailed description of my cache, including exact location, container details, pictures of GZ, etc. as a log? I have been deleting such posts as they appear, I could encrypt instead. I know that most of us, myself included, go right to those logs when we're in need of help, but imho there should be some element of challenge here. I mean, what's the challenge in "it's a clear box right around the back side of the only black rock on the one hill in the area". That's a giveaway. When I see them, I delete them. Sorry if I've offended anyone by doing so, so, what's the official and un-official view on such log posts? 2.) I find it almost too funny that I get hounded regularly to update coordinates that are correct, then go out to discover that someone has moved the cache to a "better location", or they just forget where they found it. I really can't get too upset about this one because if I haven't done it myself, I probably will at some point I've updated a couple of my cache descriptions to say "please put it back where you found it", seems kind of redundant and obvious but, any suggestions on this one? Just part of the game? 3.) I have a propensity for placing caches in high muggle areas. It is what it is. I'm not trying to get anyone in trouble, or jeopardize someone's safety, etc., etc. We all know and assume the risks associated with geocaching. The fact is that I live in a relatively congested area, most of the pristine open non-muggle areas appear to be well spoken for in terms of an established cache presence, and I want to keep somewhat close to my small group of hidden caches from an upkeep and maintenance standpoint. I know that there are a variety of views on placing high muggle caches but it seems to me that if someone doesn't want to look for one, they shouldn't, and the rest should be able to follow their bliss accordingly. Surely geocaching has something to offer everybody, and as someone recently told me, there's clearly times when you don't want to be walking through the rain, mud, mosquito and tick laden trails in the summer swelter, when a daring park and cache will do just fine. Otherwise, no complaints. I'm learning every day, thanks to the great cachers all around me. I'll be interested to get some views on the three items above, thanks again. BabaBooyah

So, basically, I'm praying that I get to keep my iPhone at this point?

There is one [not a Groundspeak]...as my daughter uses it. I don't know much about it [except there is one]. It is free. I use an Android, but am really an old time cacher using PQs with Garmin and DeLorme GPSrs. I think the style is different. If and when you could find out the name of the app that your daughter is using, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

Is there a Geocaching.com app for WebOS, or is there one in the works, or are there other WebOS apps that can communicate with Geocaching.com, and provide the same level of functionality and detail that the Geocaching.com app for iPhone does? I may be forced to move from an iPhone to a WebOS device shortly, this is one of the few apps that I haven't seen a true WebOS alternative for. Thanks.

check this out,i think it's what you are looking for. It is about the same diameter as the snap tops but it has a cap and a oring. I have several of these out and have never had any wet logs in them. http://www.mygeocachingstore.com/cryomicro.htm I bought a bunch of those last night, then saw your post Now I've got more caches than I know what to do with, I guess I'll have to hide some more caches, ho hum Thanks again.

Got an online site to purchase these? Never mind, I found them. I think that I can wedge this into the hole vacated by the other one. Like those old Meineke commercials, I'll make it fit Thanks again.

Got an online site to purchase these?

This would have been your best bet. The cap has a silicone gasket that works. OK, maybe I need to get a couple of those too Thanks!

Update - I wound up purchasing a nano that I will glue over the hole where the current container sits. Thanks for the responses.

I was thinking along the lines of glueing something like this over the hole vacated by this inferior plastic container, thoughts? http://www.cachingcontainers.com/sfp/Rusty_Textured_Magnetic_Nano_Geocache_Container

Unfortunately, it is not sheltered from the elements.

The object that was drilled out belongs to me, I paid good money for it. I have violated no guidelines whatsoever. While I do appreciate the response from a Charter Member, I would have really appreciated a more constructive response to my post.

I've got this great micro cache, probably the hardest of mine out there. Without giving away too much in case any local cachers are reading this and can make the connection, it is an object that has been drilled out to make way for a traditional, plain old vanilla plastic locking micro cache container, just big enough to fit a tiny log sheet which I also can't seem to find. But I digress. Here is a URL that shows the EXACT micro cache "insert" that is in the cache right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/10-Green-Tricky-Micro-Geocache-Containers-bison-tubes-/320700305888?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aab3a51e0 This container is simply not working out in terms of environmental conditions, particularly rain and moisture. I just got back from an emergency cache fix where I had to remove a soggy log sheet and replace with a dry one that I'm sure will be soggy again soon. Not good. What I am looking for is a weather resistant, heavy duty, plastic or metal version of that micro cache insert, preferably with an O-ring like a bison tube and the like. I could feasibly drill the existing hole out a small amount more, but I'd rather not do that and jeopardize ruining the cache. I've also thought about glueing a tiny nano cache on the bottom of this, or attaching a bison tube "remotely" by knocking a nail into that insert opening and tying a fishing line to the nail, with the other end attached to the bison tube. All of these options will obviously make the cache more noticeable, but I'm not up for this kind of regular log sheet maintenance every rainy day, and it's not fair to cachers checking out and hopefully finding my cache to not be able to sign the log sheet. Has anyone see a weather resistant version of the cache container I've shown via the URL above. Btw, this is it for buying caches. From now on, I'm making my own. Thanks in advance for your help.