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You don't have to fight it on being ignorant of it; you can fight it because you shouldn't be barred from a public park. Most of our city parks are closed to the public between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Portions of some parks are closed to the public in an attempt to allow vegetation to grow back. At least one of our city parks is entirely closed to the public 24/7, complete with "No Trespassing" signs. Occasionally, certain trails in our provincial parks are closed to the public when bears are known to be in the area. You might feel that people shouldn't be barred from public parks, but it is a frequent occurrence. vincenzosi I know you are from NYC as am I, and know that areas in NYC parks designated playgrounds are solely for children to play in while their caregivers watch on. And designed to protect children from predators. Sure two young women eating donuts look innocuous enough, until they run and snatch a child. Would you want people loitering around near your children in the kiddie area? Are you always going to be around to protect them? How about thinking about some person looking around under park benches with a strange device walking in circles, does that look normal. This is the age of "If you see something, say something" If you truly feel that you should be able to hang out in the kiddie area because its public despite the reasons I put forth, then go for it. But I urge you to see past your "rage" on this issue and think of the children.

They buried it in the article. After saying "This park had no such sign," the article goes on to say: Apparently, the sign was not clear enough. The signs are quite clear. We also have signs that state that parks are closed at either a posted time or at dusk. This is a security measure.

Absolutely, even when the public equates child molesters and perverts can sit there and leer at tiny children. This is in NYC. While it may not be to your liking this rule is there to protect children and give them an area to play safely. Yet another reason why geocachers should be acutely aware of where they place caches.

So are we planning to do Part 2?

For a series of 100 caches, I never expect personal messages for each cache. However, something like "Went out and did you series and had a great time with some fellow cachers. TFTC" and then copy and paste that log for the whole series is fine. I'm not talking about having to have EVERY log be some long story for each cache. I'm talking about at least having the courtesy to say something more than TFTC or I honestly would rather have a TFTC than a "needs maintainance" because the cacher couldn't find it on multiple occasions.

You may only delete if there is ample proof that it is a bogus log. Simply deleting a log because you don't like the way something is logged is not an appropriate excuse for deletion. On another note, for a 100 cache series, you honestly expected personalized logs for each cache. A lot of people would not remember each cache esp these days of power caching.

I can see what people are saying about commercialism in this cache. However, it seems like an awesome experience for those who have always wanted to go for an underwater cache but couldn't because of not having the equipment or instruction. This cache levels the playing field, in a safe® environment with an expert to train and watch the non-diver. My thought is, the spirit of Geocaching is to take the seeker to a new, unique place to experience something wonderful. This cache fits the bill. With regard to the surcharge and pre-planning, well, I have to pay to go to local and state parks and plan my route. And if I want to find the Virtuals in WDW, I still have to pay an admission charge for a cache that is not officially sanctioned by the park. So, its moot in my opinion. I will definitely try this cache when next in Florida.

I love how people hijack threads to speak of their opinions when all the OP whats is a little advice. OK, power trail. Running mad dash from the car, cache to cache, is exhausting. With a short trail like this you can do it in no time. With a friend or by yourself. I did the trail down near New Orleans by myself, didn't do the mad dash (well, only when it started to rain) but it was fun until to 30th or 40th, as it gets really repetetive. Longer trails like the ET or 66 was fun with another cacher. Though exhausting, we had a blast, due to just telling stories and at times getting stumped because one of us looked in the wrong spot and the other had to come out and help. Judging by this trail, the turn off looks to be very narrow. You MUST get all wheels off the road. And as narrow as it looks, it would be safer and easier on bike. Have fun, figure out if you like a power trail, or not and cache on.

Do nothing. This character is clearly trying to "publicly humiliate your team" by singling you out. But what do you expect the CO to do? If he was there and saw the log, he can post that the log is indeed signed by you, but that is all. reaching out to the bully will further the fight. This is why I just don't really cache any longer. I found games and better people to play them with.

REI won't have t-shirts. Just otter box type and lock n lock containers and tb tags. You are better off with ordering Tshirts with an online vendor

If you are looking for "official" Geocache containers and TB tags, REI carries that. There are currently no REIs in NYC, but there are REIs nearby in East Hanover, NJ, & Stamford, CT. 3 REIs are coming to NY State in the next 2 months or so. If you are looking for what to fill cache containers with, the dollar store is a good place to start. Are you here in NYC on vacation? If you are planning on hiding a cache there are restrictions on hiding vacation caches. You MUST have someone local willing to perform maintenance on caches to have them approved, if not, it won't be approved.

if the site is truly illegal then you are doing a service to all geocachers. If you feel that ire has come upon you, you can PM the reviewer directly by finding out the original reviewer that approved the cache at the bottom of all the logs that way its done anonymously. Last thing I want on a fun day is to get picked up by a POd property owner.

Many cachers use a trackable name badge to be identified and discovered at events. This is the first I have seen with a QR Code though. I think, the badge looks good and busy enough, adding more would be OTT

Congrats! Many people use Google maps instead of GPSrs when they first start caching, others use compasses and maps. Your used your noggin and honestly thats part of the game. For those that said what they did on the cache page, just ignore em, they sound like they are sour because they didn't figure out what you did. had they, they probably would have done exactly what you did and claim the find,

Sounds like there is a cache thief in your midst. Wonder how many "new" ammo can hides have popped up recently in that area. That is just in poor taste

I would say 2-2.5 terrain, since a tool is needed. 1 would be very difficult in a wheelchair to do, even with a stick (besides, even if it could be knocked down with the stick, it would have to be retrieved and then put back in the exact place found) all with a height disadvantage.

A sweet thread in a sea of negativity. Thanks for posting this, its warmed my heart. Today is going to be a good day.

where is this posting by Jeremy?

+1 The only person on this thread to make any sense

+1 I just can't see the fun in going after that sort of series, either. The only challenge, to my mind, is the endurance factor. Otherwise, grab and go, and grab and go, and.... *big yawn* --Larry Leaving the question of what is fun and what isn't out of this conversation for a minute I still have to agree with Briansnat. These numbers/power trails are a very bad idea. If the ET highway was a traffic hazard it is gonna be worse on a busier road. A prime example of how excessive/obsessive competitiveness breeds poor judgment/stupidity. On the other hand, maybe it's inherently poor judgment/stupidity which breeds the excessive/obsessive competitiveness? As someone who has done these PTs and not a numbers hound, I find your generalization of people who do them to be be quite narrow minded. I did these trails with someone I consider a new friend. We had no time constraints, just out for a lot of fun. Is it repetetitve? absolutely. Would I have gone out there to do them on my own? maybe for an hour. Is there adequate space to park a vehicle completely off the road? absolutely. Its even easier to park a vehicle closer to the shoulder to get closer to the cache. IF you are going to trash power trails, which you are, then trash anything that is not in a dense forest (which I am sure you do). Guns & Cockpits has the right position, Geocaching as a whole is a bad idea. Anything out in the open in an urban/suburban environment is subject to "poor judgment/stupidity" by cachers in their quest to get another smiley. I am reminded of many events in NY, NJ and PA where we have caravaned out to caches at the side of the road after an event to get smiley, not always parking way off the shoulder or times, said caravan rolled up to the supermarket parking lot impeding shoppers from parking closer to their target, getting strange looks. All those who have gone for a cache in a parking lot is guilty of being excessive/obsessive competitive; including myself (!).

Not a lot of people have common sense so we can't assume all in this community has it. having done both series, I can attest that this stretch of road can get pretty busy esp. on weekdays. This may go by the wayside as well. DonJ, did stop and chat with these cachers? Did you tell them to watch what they were doing as it has consequences for everyone now and future? B4 I get flamed, my POV is that sometimes people need to have things pointed out to them. Then again, I have no issues with telling folks to be accountable

When geocaching abroad (meaning anywhere outside of any country) with iPhone its best to use in airplane mode with all maps and PQs preloaded with premium membership. If you need the smartphone for anything else you will be charged astronomical fees. Also, in my past use in Scotland, getting the PQ opened in the Groundspeak app is not very fast and working in airpalne mode is far from optimal. With just about any carrier, the minute the cellular service is turned on the roaming fees are activated. With US carriers, its about $50 in roaming and ridiculous per minute internet charges. I know areas like the UK have carriers that rent smartphones for short term, but not sure about Thailand. Check into travel sites with keywords like smartphone and iPhone to find out local Thai carriers charge. You also may not want to flash around a smartphone around in some areas. But, as NY PaddleCacher suggests this may be a good opp for you to go and get a handheld GPS. It will be far more accurate, hold vast numbers of caches and be able to find nearby attractions easily (depending on the GPS and map package purchased). And you can find free maps to DL online, I found some for a visit in Barbados, but if you are going to stay for any length of time and will be driving around, I suggest paying for a map loaded with POIs like gas, lodging, restaurants, etc--if available for Thailand. Enjoy your trip! Would love to know what route you took! Cheers!

For geocoins and TBs go to an online website, as there isn't any store fronts here in NYC. There are a few local webstores to the Tri State area, one being Shop4swag.com out of NJ. For OFFICIAL containers and such there aren't any store fronts in NYC but REI in East Hanover, NJ (I believe they have the TB tags for sale --to attach to a personal TB), as well) has. Though, vacation caches are prohibitied, so you would have to take containers home with you.

Watch for falling ice! I got clocked in the head by a falling chunk of ice after a day of ice climbing in the Shandakan area. The trails were really iced over, thank god for the crampons!

I found this on a different forum post called, "Placing a cache that you cannot maintain": I don't understand why you would do an NA on a cache you have never seen nor been to but you will work to keep one that is near you in good shape that falls within the guidelines you quoted? Edited to add bold +1