voxadam

Has anyone used Modeling Grass paint from Viva Decor or anything like it to camo caches? http://viva-decor.us/modeling-grass http://www.amazon.com/Viva-Decor-2-Ounce-Modeling-textured/dp/B0030SBYEU

While I personally agree with Moose Bob (the moderator) that in cases like this NA should be used I've held back, gone with the majority, and only posted a NM. This is a cache that I walk past many times a week and I know exactly where it was. The unique feature of the tree that this cache was in has been removed, not altered, removed. There is quite literally nowhere on the tree that remains to hide a cache any more. In my opinion this is a clear case where NA should be used but because of the general view here and a friend of mine pushing to keep me from archiving it I've backed down and gone with NM. The problem with NM, in my opinion, is that the cache is gone. I know it's gone, there's no question. Why should such a cache (it's not even a cache any more, it's gone) be left on the map when there's no chance that I'm simply missing it or that it's been moved a bit? As has been said, archival doesn't need to be permanent. If I have a cache archived because it's truly missing and the CO goes and replaces it the listing will be reactivated. It's not as if a cache being archived is a judgement on the CO, sometimes caches simply disappear (then again I think that more people should post DNFs but everyone seems to be to ashamed to, maybe it's just me). So, I'll leave this marked as NM for 24 to 48 hours and if nothing is done or the CO doesn't at least post a note I'll post a NA. The only reason that I'm waiting as long as I am is the CO has been active within the last day and nearly everyone (minus myself and Moose Bob) seems to side with the idea that NM is more appropriate. EDIT: Fixed grammar.

A cache that I walk by on a very regular basis was recently (within the last 48 hours) disappeared. The cache was originally in a unique "nest" in a tree a right of way. In the last couple days the tree was heavily trimmed and not only was the cache removed but any reasonable hiding place was eliminated. In a case such as this, should the log be entered as "Needs Maintenance" or "Needs Archived"?

Now that I know of Groundspeak's shipping policy I'll probably stick with them as possible. I just thought that maybe a local place like Next Adventure might carry suplies. Actually, someone should tell Next Adventure that they should carry suplies.

Thanks. I don't know why I didn't think of that.

Are there any places in the Portland area that sell like waterproof paper, trackables, containers (e.g. magnetic nanos), and other useful suplies? I hate paying shipping.

Another "Super Premium" feature I would as for is for more that 500 be returned on Pocket Queries.

I understand the issues relating to Google new cost structure but OSM is really lacking. I too agree that something needs to be done to get Google Maps back for Premium Members or a new tier needs to be created that gives access to "Super Premium" features such as this. Along with Google Maps access maybe the number of Pocket Queries allowed per day could be increased, and a few other little niceties could be added.

There is a cache less than a mile from my house that appears to have been abandon by the owner. At some point in the past the original container disappeared and was subsequently replaced by someone. The problem is, the description is no longer correct which threw me and probably a few other off a bit. The owner hasn't been seen on the site since September and hasn't responded to my messages asking to either update the description or allow me to adopt the cache. What is the protocol in cases like these? Should the cache be archived and a new listing activated in the same area by an active cacher? Can someone, maybe a reviewer or someone, update the description so that it properly reflects the cache container? Thanks for the help.

It would be great if it were possible to map another user's finds in the same way I can see my own finds. I understand that there are some privacy issues with this idea which is why I'd highly recommend restricting such searches to friends. The most obvious use for this in my mind is being able to map out caches that a friend of mine has found in a specific area that I haven't yet found. Another option would be to allow the ability to create pocket query for the compliment set of myself and another user or friend. Actually, now that I think about it this would be immensely more useful to accomplish my goal.

Why does the route I just created list the distance as zero? According to Google Maps it's around 8.3 miles. http://www.geocaching.com/my/userrouteedit.aspx?rguid=d42264f6-12db-447c-aa6c-09d4c176b6d1

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