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I would rather think that it was a non-cacher that saw the ammo box, and decided to make it his. Cachers know how much an ammo box costs, and respects your property better than that. Then again, some of them "collect" geocoins and TBs too...

The Allegheny GeoTrail Kick-Off Geomeet is this coming Sunday, at Oil Creek State Park! Come out and get your Passport, so you can join in the fun. Bring a friend with you!

If I were you, I'd call Garmin Customer Service. Don't use email! When My Legend C got a loose connection, I called them, and they had me send it in, even though it was 5 months past the warranty. Within a few days, I received a NEW unit. All it cost me, was the shipping to send it in. I haven't heard of anyone getting that kind of service from Magellan.

Don't get discouraged. At first, you'll have a herd time finding them. The longer you're at it, the better you'll get. When you get to the area where the cache is, set the GPSr down on a rock or log. Let it rest a few minutes, while you look around. Look over the area, and ask yourself "where would I hide it?", and check out those places. If you still haven't found it, go back to the GPSr and check the heading and distance to the cache. By now, the GPSr should have 'settled', and is giving you a more accurate location. Now, take your compass, (You do have a good compass, don't you?) and go to the new search area. Remember, there are several reasons why you may not be able to find it. It may have been muggled, washed away, hidden in a 'better' spot by a well-meaning cacher, or even taken by landowners or police. Sometimes a cache is just camouflaged too well to find, but I don't think that's the case with your example. If you can, get someone local to hepl with the learning process. Even a spouse or friend can help. Four eyes are better than two! If all else fails, come back to that one another day. Good Luck!

I was surprised to get FTF on GC15K0M. I'd read about it being published over a week before, so I figured it would have been found at least a few times. What a shock to find a clean log! Just blind luck!

I've seen binocular straps that were flexible, and kept them close to your chest, but nothing for GPSrs. It's hard to imagine something like that that wouldn't be awkward in use. I suppose it would work on a good trail, but I don't usually find the trail until after I've found the cache and started back to the car.

I've used the Clayjar rating page, and got a 2/4, however, like Vinny, I tend to go for the worst case scenario. I rated the trail "somewhat overgrown", because it probably is, near the stream, even though the main path in is good. I also rated it for "some elevation changes" for the climb up and down the stream bank. I think your rating is a pretty good compromise. I think the people that complained may have been there when the water was high, or maybe they were old guys like me, that like the paved trails. I wouldn't worry about it too much. No two people are going to rate it the same, and if you try to satisfy some, the others will complain. We've got to realize that ratings are subjective opinions, and they will vary. Remember, it's your cache. Do it your way!

Red Green taught me this. Duct tape it to your cell phone, then get another cell phone, and call yours. Just listen for the beeping...

This reviewer is doing us all a favor, giving us a 'heads-up' to a cache that we would not enjoy opening!

Well, I guess that means I'll have to make one with a FOUR mile hike in the woods...

I did that recently for one of my caches. I loaded the tracks into Garmin Mapsource, then printed it out. Then I scanned it into Corel Photopaint, did a little editing to clean it up, and saved it as a JPG file. Photoshop or Ifanview (free) could also be used. If you have a Garmin. you might be able to get the image with Ximage, which is free from the Garmin website.

It actually says"Edit Listing". I usually open two tabs in Firefox, one with the cache page, and one with the edit page. After making a change, just switch to the cache page, and hit the refresh button. Lots faster.

I've only been at it for 2 years, but I've noticed more caches are placed "just to have one there". We seem to be heading toward more micros in the parking lots, and fewer quality caches. Here in N/W PA, we have some great caches that take you to waterfalls, old iron furnaces, and other scenic or historic places. I've lived here for 47 years, and in the last two, I've found great places within a few miles of home that I never knew were there. Unfortunately, two out of three caches are there for the "number" people. I log them, but more than anything else, it's to get them out of my PQs. I enjoy a walk along a stream, or through big trees, and I seek out those types of caches.

Oh, it's not all that hard. I've walked it at least 3 times now, and I'm 60. It will take some time though. OOOHH, Pretty!

Bump. My cache is out there, waiting for the first of October. A two mile hike, but it's worth it! I had a lot of fun setting it up. I even learned a little HTML for the occasion. Don't forget the AGT-Allegheny GeoTrail Kick-Off Geomeet (GC15GZK) on September 30th at Oil Creek State Park. You can get all the info and your passport there. You'll need the passport to log your finds using the stamps in the caches. See ya there!

I've used GSAK for a while, but never saw a map. There is an option to open a Mapquest map on the cache coords, but it only shows the single cache that is hightighted. Can you bring up a map with more than one cache?

I carry all my stuff in a small hydropack that I got HERE . Be sure to carry enough water for the two of you, and a good compass, in case your GPS batteries fail. This pack is always with me, but if I go for a cache that's close to the road, I'll leave it in the car, and just take the stuff I need. The compass is in my pocket, so it always goes. Don't forget to mark a waypoint at the car. You may come out a different way than you went in. I usually find a trail at the cachesite, and follow it out...

Right on! Lots of dogs have accounts here. I have a yellow Lab that goes with me all the time. She's got a fantastic nose. If I watch her when we get close to a cache, she'll snuff around, and soon zeros in on a scent. I think she detects the last person to visit the cache, if it's not been too long. Of course, the cache container , if it's sheltered out of the weather, will have the scent of several people on it, so it will be more "interesting" to her. Of course, if she's tracking a rabbit or grouse, all that goes out the door...

What software are you using? I know that Mapsource can do it, but it's a garmin specific product. I believe that EasyGPS can also print waypoints, but no maps. OK for finding a location where lots of caches reside.

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I know what you mean, geoscooter. I hate spiders too. I just finished a 51/2 foot piece of Osage Orange that was drying in the woods out back for the last 30 years. I left a nice knob on the top, and forced a crutch tip onto the other end. It would be a little heavy for most, but I like it the way it is. I use it for the same things mentioned above, and it's long enough to use for pole vaulting streams that are just a little too wide to step over. Just yesterday, I heard an 'animal' noise close by, while setting a cache, and was reassured by pole in my hand. It's also a great help in moving down a steep slope.

You're right, suspect, it does tend to "complete" the line with weird characters. I'll try NVU. Oh, there is no time limit, that I could find. I took several breaks of over an hour, and picked right up where I left off. Thanks again!

I started out the same as you, as ost of us do. Check ebay for a cable, but watch the ratings of the seller, and don't expect something for nothing. I printed out the pages for about 7 months, but finally got tired of lugging hundreds of sheets of paper around. Now, just the PDA and tyhe GPSr go along. One of the best tutorials for going paperless is here: floridageocaching.com

I just submitted my cache to be one of the caches to go active on October 1st. This is going to be the biggest thing to hit geocaching in the Allegheny area! Ten counties are participating. Allegheny GeoTrail

Thanks to all that responded. I used Word to get the text right, then unchecked the box to slap the pictures in. Now that I know HTML, I suppose I'll have to slick up my other caches.