yorelken
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I can get in my wife's laptop computer. I'm visually impaired so maybe I hit the wrong key on my desk top.
Been caching a long time, first time I've seen this.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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I'm using Internet Explorer 11. Example: I'm logged in, I go to nearby caches, I get the links for the caches. I click on any of them, and I get a brown screen, and that's it. I try going in from GSAK and the same result.
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I click on a link to a cache and all I get is a brown screen. What did I mess up?
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25 March, 2002. It's been good.
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I'm a Charter Member. I'm fortunate enough to be able to afford the fee. I don't think the game should be for premium members only.
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I've had it twice and I didn't like it at all. I never go caching anymore without wearing long pants and shoes and socks. Being hot and uncomfortable beats getting it again.
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Anyone have the goods on this X Flare thing that's supposed to disrupt communications in the next day or so?
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I dropped one down a crack in the rocks once and made it inaccessible, I thought. I fessed up. The owner found a way to get it back. He insisted I log it. Pretty nice guy.
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Being told to put the cache back where I found it. Gee, really?
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Well done.
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My son uses his GPS watch for running, etc., and geocaching. Seems pretty accurate, but he has to manually insert the coordinates for each cache one cache at a time.
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If you bought a T model (or you bought a map sd card and it is in your device) you should be able to see the maps in Basecamp when the device is attached to the computer.
You cannot transfer them from the device to the computer.
That's why I buy the DVD's. A one time purchase of a 100K TOPO works everywhere. Also all 24K maps can be installed unlimited times. The only restriction is on the CN series.
Thanks for the help.
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The instruction video seems to say I can but I guess I'm missing something? Just downloaded Basecamp so I'm on a learning curve here.
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Yes, a great idea. My group does it all the time. GSAK is another program that works well.
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How much is the cost and how far do they take you? If it just involves geocaching around the city, I would save my money as most shore excursions are long enough that you could geocache around town at your own leisure and you can get a good walking tour of the town on your own. If they are taking you miles inland to more remote locations with a knowledgeable guide , then I could see a value in it.
What cruise line is it?
Celebrity Lines. I don't plan to take it. I do my own caching as you mention. I thought it might be of interest from the point of view of caching becoming more "mainstream", if that's good. And it is pricey. But you get to ride in a Hummer. Let's hope the captain has a GPS.
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I wouldn't have paid an excursion fee to do it unless it was well organized, mapped, and planned before we arrived. And that it took me to interesting areas and/or out of the way non-touristy places. Otherwise, caches are everywhere mannnn.
Some of my favorite geocaching experiences have been from cruise ships. On St. Maarten in 2002, we grabbed a taxi and went out to Orient Yourself on Orient Beach. The cab driver thought we were hilarious doing this weird sport and took us home to meet her grandchildren.
On Curacao in 2005, I took a cab to what appeared to be a trail entrance to Pittig Ding, and told the driver to come back in 90 minutes. I emerged just in time, scratched, bleeding, and having recovered my lost money and cruise ship ID that was torn out of my backpack on the way.
They were both awesome adventures. Somehow I don't think a guided tour would have been the same.
Gee, sorry I mentioned it. I merely thought it was of some interest. Didn't realize I was in such awesome company.
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On my honeymoon, I geocached on three shore excursions. No geocaching excursion was offered.
I wouldn't have paid an excursion fee to do it unless it was well organized, mapped, and planned before we arrived. And that it took me to interesting areas and/or out of the way non-touristy places. Otherwise, caches are everywhere mannnn.
Thanks for your insight.
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Interesting that a cruise line is offering a geocaching expedition as one of its shore excursions in Alaska.
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71. Hope to go forever.
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Don't use one. I stick in my pocket when I'm not carrying it my hand. Which, come to think of it, probably means I will scratch it on something one of these days. Should get a screen protector one of these days...
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Yes, worth every cent. And more.
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On GSAK,I edit the waypoint to '"cache name" parking' instead of the GC number. Helps to keep the parking straight. When I download to my Oregon 450, it shows the parking with a cache icon, and the actual caches as little, I guess, tupperware boxes. I have never played around with this set up.
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I met a guy from Texas who claimed they use them to mark where they kill wild boars, and come back to collect them at the end of the day.
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I'd be interested in how you folks have found unexpected, non-caching related, uses for your GPS units.
Personally, I came to caching while researching online about a handheld that I bought for fishing, hunting and hiking. Since that time I've found that I use a GPS for a good bit more and that I use it way more than I would have ever thought. Examples:
I'm a history buff, whether it's US, World or family history. Handhelds are great for marking this kind of stuff. I catalog and digitize family pics and include location notes with corresponding pics. That way, future family members can see who was in the pic, but can also see where....and find these places. Guess you call it backwards geocoding. An example here: My kids have never been to the family farm where thier grandmother was born. I find it on something like Acmemapper or Google Earth and now they can just drive to the farm one day just using the pic and notes. They recall me talking about a great swimming hole in Texas, they will be able to take thier kids there too one day.
Also, I know the counties around here like the back of my hand, but I still use a Nuvi car unit just about every day. It's not that I don't know the area, it's that these road routing units are great for time management while doing every day commutes. For instance....I am on the way to work...forgot I need an auto part, hammer or whatever....just do a Goto to work...estimated ETA....Nuvi tells me I can get to work with 30 minutes to spare....add an auto parts dealer or Lowes in as a via and goof off time at that store can easily be seen. I am rarely late for work.
Another observation. I can't remember how many (non-GPS using) folks have told me that using these things will make your brain lazy and make you forget how to even get around without one. Mentioned earlier that I know my areas like the back of my hand. I'd say that GPS has made me even more situationally aware that before.
Would like to hear other unintended uses you may have found.
I fly from time to time and use it on the plane. I fly on board military aircraft (as a retiree, I have the benefit of catching military hops world-wide) and they don't have the "air show" the airlines have...so I hold up my GPSr to the window and track the flight. Very, very, very interesting! I get the same use on trains and buses. Very fun!
I like to do the same thing on cruise ships. Making sure the captain isn't lost.
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Jellis called it. If I wait long enough the site show up. Out of date system, I guess. Thanks for the help.