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We haven't hidden our yet, but we have six ready to go into the field including a multi. I thought maybe a ratio would be a good reminder to "go place a cache already" instead of just enjoying everyone else's hard work. You know, everytime you find a dozen go place two, etc. btw: quality always counts!!!

I don't think it's weird, but then I still tote around one of the many micro-tiny containers of ashes that were passed out at my Grandmother's funeral. Hey, there's a thought, divy up your remains into a whole bunch of tiny urns that travel around forever

So sad...I'm a big fan of everything 'Python, but I really liked your name We all go through the mini-identity crisis stage sooner or later, but I'm going to continue thinking of you as ChurchCampDave anyway

Hi Mindy and welcome to the family I was curious where McCook is because your first option might be to team up with a fellow cacher who already has a gps that you can use together. Another option until you have your own unit is, of course, to look for local monument type caches and use your online map (just zoom in). Together with the descriptions, you should have quite a few to work on for a while yet. Does anybody else know a quicklink to finding cachers near you? Anyway, welcome aboard, hope to see you out there! Happy Caching F&tH oh! forgot to mention... I just got another REI catalogue in the mail and they had some entry level units brand new for about 69 bucks plus shipping. The auction place is a good bet but check around online for discounts and outdoor equipment places. just checked, they're out of that particular unit, but the next one up is available for 10 bucks more. also look at epinions.com or one of the other shopping search engines for a good deal.

I use a vest with a lot of pockets for the cool weather, but I'll be changing over to a hydration pack shortly. They have just enough space for your gear (first aid, swag, etc) and usually some straps to tie on a windbreaker or parka.

Thanks Eartha, but I understood that part. What I'm suggesting is that the police should be more specific. If I make a number of trackables and non-trackables at the same time can the coinmaker/distributor be listed? I realize you don't want every coinmaker and upstart wannabe token builder taking over our forums to push their profits, but people obviously need a place to trade the non-tracking tokens and coins. If you drive them away from your site to do that, you risk driving them away for alternative caching sites as well. Or worst of all, driving them away from an activity they love. I like this sight and these people. I don't mind paying you to track my tokens (a sometimes thankless service). I don't mind paying you for custom icons (you must have bought whole new servers just for the new capacity requirements). These things cost money for you and I support your system. I just don't want to see it ruined like so many other activities have been with a focus on profit margins dictating rules.

We've put together 6 new caches to release into the wild and we were a little slow about getting to it. We're just wondering how often do other cachers hide a cache vs. just searching them out?

I ran into a clever one this morning (or maybe I'm just not too clever ) I went back to look a second time for what should have been a pretty straightforward cache. Again, I found the likely spot, but no cache. Just a small depression where one might have been in the past. As I kneeled down to replace the rocks I notice that someone had hot-glued the micro upside down to the bottom of the rock! Simple solution and clever hide! I can't believe I missed it the first time while I was holding it right in my hands

Three options for us: Isuzu Rodeo 4x4 when we go as a group. Dodge Ram 4x4 for the long ugly dirt road caches. Plymouth Breeze for everything else. Has a very suprising amount of ground clearance for even those winter caches in the snow. (we keep chains in the trunk though).

My coins are in production right now, but if I'm not even allowed to show people who want them where they can get them, maybe I should just cancel that order right now. Not to mention all the money it's costing me for custom icons and gc trackable numbers. I think we all deserve a bit more definitive statement on the new guidelines. The contradictions in the current guidelines make no sense at all other than "we want our cut".

After working for a few years as a canoe and kayak porter/guide the only containers I have ever seen truly work as waterproof were thermos bottles and small rubbermaid/tupperware containers (usually a small within a medium sized). Everything else and I mean EVERYTHING else I've encountered with our customers (and staff) managed to get wet sooner or later. The biggest problem (other than debris in gaskets) that we ran into was that over time the lid and container continually change size with temperature and the difference in size of lid vs. container eventually caused a leak. My advice would be as above and make it part of the multi. Fox and I talked about this exact issue last week and decided a theme cache of water-proof items in a submerged cache with a dive tablet (for logging) would work best. Let everything get wet and just check the log often. I don't know how long the wateproof paper would hold up to molds/mildew, etc. Whatever you do, please post a link to your final solution. We'd love to see how it turns out!

Between Fox & Hound we have three cats and two dogs. (Two chickens, too!)

How is your idea any different than all the caches you reach by getting to a waypoint coordinates and then following compass bearings? At that point you are no longer using your gps, just as in yours once you reach the front steps of the library.

It's a cool coin and I like the idea. Someone in another forum just brought up a good point though. You should get permission to use the photo unless you took it. The photo (if it is not yours) was probably taken by a staff photographer for Toyota. If it wasn't (came from a magazine, etc.) it may be legal property of a independent photographer and you should seek their permission. I highly doubt either would mind your use, but it can be a legal hazard.

You're actually in a funny place legally. A photo that you took is your personal "artwork" and should be ok to reproduce. The grill part has more to do with selling competitors vehicles. Jeep recently sued Hummer on that specific point and suprising they lost! For a personal coin you should be ok as long as you're using your photo and not a stock photo belonging to Jeep. Also, considering Jeep's involvement with geocaching, it should be easy enough to simply ask them. I'm sure they would probably be enthusiastic about the free advertising

What? Why should it matter that how many finds you have before producing your own coin? Since when do stats grant rights? Just because you've only just begun it doesn't mean you're any less enthusiastic about leaving your mark and trading coins with others. Until just recently it appears that only the wealthy could afford to make coins.

I'm not sure why for everyone else, but the F&tH coin is being put together right now only because the minter is putting their own money forward for production and is going to sell the majority and let us keep a few to put out in the field. A lot of cachers have expressed concern over where the profit margin is going, but for us it's going into a very special project that will go out into caches wherever we travel. So in the end it will still cost us more money just not as much without the minters help. Of course we will still be building our sigitems by hand as well to put out for others to scoop up. We're not worried about "success" as much as rewarding our fellow cachers for their hard work in placing caches to begin with. If it weren't for all your hard work, we wouldn't have caches to put coins in at all. So thank you again.

I like your latest design and that it's a bit more personal. I wouldn't change the color scheme either, but you might want to consider letting some of the metal show through somewhere (unless that's the white). The only thing I would caution is the serifs on small text might not come out well. I don't know for certain, but in other medias it is often a problem. You might be able to do a double ring with Inertial on one and your CVGA identification on anothe. Either way, it's a good design and should be proud. Looking forward to seeing your finished product. Happy caching! - F&tH btw- don't be afraid to break those ring borders with the edge of the state.

Love our mini mag and our double-a maglites. They're a little heavier, but have been used as prybars, icepicks and hammers in a pinch!

Welcome aboard! We're pretty new here, but everyone has been grrrreat giving us advice and help on every aspect of the game. Hope to meet you out there!

We've been using Ziplock's snack bags. They're in every grocery store around. They're half the size or smaller than a sandwich bag, reasonably strong and come in a box of 50.

Not sure where to look, but quite a few promotional items coming through our offices have them. You might look into promotional item catalogues. Just a thought. How would you avoid the muggles noticing?

A fellow rider wishing the family and friends condolences. Our prayers go out for you all.

Just a thought, but if someone built a coin frame, you could attach your favorite geocoins to your staff.

Our latest adventure was on New Years weekend in the White Mountains area of New Hampshire. We were attempting a multi-cache near a beautiful set of water falls and quickly learning how difficult it can be to "walk 276 yards at a bearing of 93 degrees" and come anywhere near the next point. But since we were already down that direction... we tried another cache nearby. As a lot of cachers have come to realize, finding a cache near any moving water will almost always put you on the wrong bank of a creek, river or pond. We walked a hundred yards upstream before finding a semi-submerged crossing on icy rocks. We wore our crampons so crossing was ok, but that's where it all goes downhill We make it back downstream and begin searching. It took all of about 30 seconds before I fell head-first off the bank and into the creek! Fox was trying to be very helpful by not laughing and insisting we get moving since it was only 20 degrees out and we had at least half a mile hike back to the parking area. Luckily we were dressed for the elements and managed to get wrung out and still find our cache before leaving. We ended up having a good time and learned a good lesson while we were at it. Go with a partner and be prepared, but most important, if there's a chance you might fall in...don't lean out holding onto that branch F&tH