jamjar58

Something has changed in the latest Intro App Update. Now, rather than call a cache micro, it is called "extra small." What? Why? If this is the name for small caches in the beginner app that is supposed to introduce users to geocaching, why would there be a name that is different from what the rest of the geocaching community uses? This could lead to confusion if these new geocachers decide to buy a GPSr and start using the website. They'd be wondering what "micro" means and looking for their cherished "extra small" caches. I think this is a bad choice. If a cache is listed as micro on the website, it should be micro in the app as well.

Are they the same people who say it is impossible to find 100 caches in one day? Maybe. This wasn't my experience or accusation, just something I had read somewhere in these forums.

All I can tell you is that I cache in one of the areas Alamogul hangs out, I've run into him a few times, and I've seen his signature in many logs. In four years, I've never once seen anything to make me think he has or would even consider logging caches he hasn't actually found. When you see the man in action, it's easy to believe he's found 100,000. I have also seen his stamp in logs, but it seems like some people say there may be a question as to whether one man did all the stamping.

100,000! See http://coord.info/GLEA6BAY . His 100,000th was Geowoodstock XII.

But archived comes before maintenance in alphabetical order. Or you could just read what each log type is. I am aware of what the log types are (92 finds at the moment, including 5 cache types, and I have logged both NA and NM before), but it makes a lot more sense for the most major log type to be buried at the bottom to prevent it from being accidentally selected.

I think it is a backwards order that, when submitting a new log entry on a cache page, the NA log type comes in the drop-down menu before the NM option. Because geocaches are more likely to need maintenance than need archival, this order just doesn't make sense. It can lead to accidental NA logs that are undeserved. I almost reported a cache to be archived because its log was soggy. I am grateful for the confirmation in red text, which is a great feature.

To me it sounds like the map maybe isn't loading completely. Another way to find nearby geocaches is to click Play > Hide & Seek a Cache. On the left side in the second box, you can enter your postal code (aka ZIP code; 5 digits like 20501) and click "Go." It will then load a list of caches nearby. You can click on one to see exactly where it is, and there is also a link in the cache page that will take you to a Google Maps page for where the cache is. Of course, you should also make sure you're signed in.

There is a cache in Yosemite National Park in California that uses an unconventional log method. It is called For Climbers, and instead of a log book you are instructed to post a piece of paper on a bulletin board with your name. However, this cache was placed in 2004 and reviewers now might not allow something like this.

We have the ability to place caches and trackables on watchlists so we get an email every time they are found. What about adding the ability to watch or follow another cacher? Perhaps this is a PM feature that I am unaware of, but I am not a PM.

I have a better solution than making your cache PMO--just make a short multi or puzzle. It could be as simple as two film canisters in two successive lamp poles, but if it is anything besides a traditional it won't show up in the intro app. That or hiding caches in non-urban areas.