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First, before you run the PQ, do not check the day of the week that you want it to run. That way, you can go to that PQ, and click on the"preview" button, to see what's in the PQ. If everything is OK, then go back to that PQ, and check the day you want it to run. Another thing to check. When you open the PQ in GSAK, make sure that it is opening the right one. By default, GSAK tries to open the last PQ the was opened or saved. You will have to force it to open the right one.I always save my pocket Queries to a folder on my desktop, so they are easy to find. I think this may be the problem. Hope this has helped you.

Did you call the Customer Service number, or send an email? I suspect you emailed, as that's what they usually tell you. Call them and ask to talk to someone in CS. You will get a different response. When my GPSr died, I sent an email, and they emailed back, telling me to send it in with a check for $125. I then called them, and the CS guy told me to send it in, even though it was past the warranty by 4 months! Didn't cost me a penny, (except for shipping) and I had a brand new unit in my hands 3 days later! Garmin CS is second to none, but you have to do it right...

Tyvek makes a great log for small and micro caches. As teamfireboy said, you can use old FedEx envelopes, or get it from a carpenter that is using it on a house. They usually have scraps left over after cutting out for windows and doors. The stuff works great! you can write on it with pencil or pen, and it won't smudge in the least. Soak it in water, and nothing happens. Wipe it off, and you're in business again!

For hiking, backpacking, and geocaching, I think the best choice would be US Topo. It's saved me some steps, when trying to pick my way around a swamp or steep hill between me and where I want to go. It also shows most of the trails (not all), and the roads, although some aren't named. It won't auto-route, but you can do that manually.

It would have to be an opt-in choice for the cachers, which limits the response. Of those that opt in, a large portion will give the wrong information (zip code,hometown,etc.), further limiting it's usefulness. From a privacy and usefulness standpoint... NO.

I'm surprised that some of these didn't get CITOed! I'm trying to remember if I carried anything like these out, after DNFing a cache.

Here's what I do when looking for a cache in deep woods. Go to the nearest place where you can get a good signal. set the GPSr down on a stump, or on the ground. A foot or so away, set your compass (you DO have a GOOD compass, don't you?). Align the North on the compass with the north end of the needle. Wait until the GPSr 'settles' and note the distance and heading to the cache. Check the compass, and note an object in line with the bearing, then estimate the distance to the cache. Go to that point, and you should be close to the cache. Now, all you have to do is remember where your GPSr and compass are. Yes, I've walked away from my GPSr a couple times...

At WM, ask for the store manager. At malls, look for the mall office, or chack with one of the stores to see who owns the place. Thanks for doing it 'right'.

Do you eBay? Here's some: Small Cache Kits

Cheaper than dirt is probably the cheapest place online. Try posting in your regional listing. Maybe someone near you knows where there is a army/navy store nearby.

Brilliant! Thank you Again - keep in mind you have to be moving for the arrow to be accurate on the compass screen - but this method should do ok. Don't use the 'compass' screen. either select the waypoint from the 'find' list, or set a data field for 'heading'.

First, set your GPSr to TRUE NORTH. Then mark a waypoint at your weather station. Go about as far north as you can see clearly. 'Goto" your waypoint, and move around until the waypoint is directly south of you. Put a stake in the ground, or mark it in some way that you can see it from the weather station. Go back to the weather station, and the stake is due north. Should get you within 1 degree.

Cemeteries are sensitive areas, so reviewers watch them very closely. I would never place a cache near a headstone. Discretely hidden in a tree or bush would be OK, though. I've found several caches near cemeteries, but they have been just outside the boundary, in trees or on the ground. One was near the grave of one of George Washington's drummer boys. A few puzzle caches have required the finder to get numbers and dates off the monuments. Of course, when in a cemetery, you should be respectful of the people resting there, and their relatives. I like to visit the oldest corner of cemeteries. Many interesting stories there.

I agree with Miragee. The overall rating should be equal to the rating for the highest rated stage. If several stages add up to a very extended hike, I would probably bump it up a point or so. Never add the stages together, though. This goes for difficulty too.

Yes, it is OK. I have one that has the stages are about .5 mile apart. Just make sure that the final is at least 528 ft (.1 mile) away from other caches.

Yes, I had the same problem with my Legend C. I called Garmin, and they said to send it in. Three days later, I had a new replacement. The trick is to call Customer Service. If you send an email, they email you back, saying to send it in with a check for $125.00. By the way, mine was about four months past the warranty period. Good luck, Debi!

Yes, I have one, and it works well. I also have three adapters that fit my GPSr, handheld, and cell phone. I never worry about batteries going dead as long as I'm in the car.

I'd take out the scratchoff lottery tickets ... ... Woo HOO! I'm a millionaire! I'll put in a scratched-off lottery ticket...

I know that my daughter had compatibility trouble with Vista and her Sony software. She had to run it on another machine that had XP on it. Fortunately,(?) her Sony got broke, and she upgraded to a Palm, which solved the problem. Evidently, Vista requires that software be tweaked to run with it.

I have a Mountainsmith 'Tailwater' with hydration pack. Has lots of room for all my gear and swag. Sooner or later, you'll go on that long hike, and need the water, and bottles are just too awkward to carry a bunch of.

I just found one that works fine. There was a pulley attached to a cement block. a rope was run through the pulley, and the cement block was sunk in an old well. You had to untie the rope, and let the cache (an waterproof ammo can) float to the top. When done trading, you pull the rope to pull the ammo can under the surface of the water, and tie it off. I liked the setup. I would suggest testing the ammo can first, as some older ones may be bent, and thus, not waterproof. Also, use a rust-free pulley, such as brass or aluminum.

I don't know what a 'mouse GPS' is. Can you explain it? Maybe give a manufacturer and model?

I'll agree with Miragee. Garmin service is the best. I had trouble with my Legend C, and even though it was 5 months past the warranty period, they replaced it free. If you are an eBayer, you should be able to find a legend C (which comes with a USB cable) for around $60 - $70. When you start looking for caches, remember that when you get close, start looking for the hiding place. Usually, I waste a lot of time trying to get the GPSr to "0", only to find that the cache was 20 feet away, and quite easily found under an obvious pile of sticks. The kids are gonna love caching. It's like a treasure hunt, a scavenger hunt, and hide-and-seek, all rolled together. Pick a few easily found caches to do first. They'll have difficulty and terrain ratings of 1, 1.5, or 2. Save the 3s and 4s for when you get a few under your belt. Welcome to the sport that has something for everyone! Good Luck!!

Get an envelope from your local FedEx person. They are made of Tyvek, which you can write on with pencil or pen, and it will be waterproof. One envelope will make a dozen nano logs, plus a dozen micros. You also may be able to get it at house construction sites. Ask for the scraps they throw away.

I like to have a mirror along. Comes in handy to look in places that I don't want to stick my hand into. It also can be used to direct sunlight into dark places.