MarcB

quote:Originally posted by Richard & Beth:Tony, I wasn't aware of the limitations of the Java Midlets, which I guess are the only way to go in order to reach a large range of users. I've come across a thing called miniGPS for the Symbian/Nokia Series 60 phones which pulls off Cell ID's, but that is specifically targeted at a specific platform. I guess as smartphones become more prevelant it might be possible to do something with cell ID's, but it's then into the age old problems of different platforms - two different Symbian platforms already, plus Microsoft and Palm producing stuff. I was just going for the ultimate wish list. Richard Ahh yes finally someone else with the god of phones- the 3650 ! I'm pretty chuffed with it espcially as I won it in Nokia Game this year. Something you may like is WebViewer. http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1&jid=EA7FFE4XCA27FD4AXBA26X686FX8XD8B&productId=34116&optionId=1_4_2&productType=2&catalog=20&txtSearch=webviewer&sectionId=0&platformId=4 Sorry for the big URL This amazing prgram allows you to go on the normal internet- including of course the geocaching website Marginally better than the geocaching Java app (perhaps a symbian version could be made) because you can view the logs and pictures too. Best £15 (roughly) I have spent. You can also get this for the P800 although it isn't as good. Let me know what you think, MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

We are going to do our best to come but we need a good, close hotel for the Friday night. Any suggestions anyone? MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

I must admit I do find the travel bug stories quite funny. :-D Especially the Bennett family's ones on my new bugs: nice one MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

quote:Originally posted by Sonya :-):I submitted on on Saturday afternoon and it hasn't been approved yet. (I'm not moaning either BTW) Grr, I've been waiting since early Friday afternoon for my two new caches to pop up! I'd be glad to help out approving them if the admin needs any help MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Ok...I find that "we the people" site very, very creepy... In an alien abduction/"Independance Day" kind of way MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Nice sunset pics of my caches MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Hehe Hammack you get everywhere! MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Yep that would be a useful addition to the site MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Hang on don't get me wrong! I can see the point of GAGB and realise it's strengths and where it went wrong: how it was launched and subsequent events are in the past and there is nothing we can do about it... Best thing is for everyone to get on MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Don't know how hard this would be to do or whether anyone other than me would use it but what do you think about tacking a "waypoint entry" box onto the generic menu bar at the side of every page? For example, I see someone mentions that GCxxxx is a good cache and I type it in which is quicker then loading up the "hide/seek cache" page. Just a thought... Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Hehe [] I agree with you to a large extent but can understand other people's views on the subject MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

I said everyone, although the fact that I leave a large majority of caches on my watch list after I've found em' may throw some people! MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

I've met BESS'S FRIENDS as they pulled up looking for the now Extinct "Petrol Crisis". Apart from the Winchester meet, that's it! MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Hi, Noticed you didn't get Whittington Woods- it's a real pig of a cache! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=24329 Especially when we broke down there... Might be worth trying to get some of the Road to the Wrekin... http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=53593 Good luck! MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

That gives me an idea. Although possibly could cause problems, how about an icon/award that could be awarded to a cache that is particularly oustanding or suitable for families/handicapped? Any thoughts on this? MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

quote:Originally posted by Dan Wilson:2) A few months ago I came up with a great location for a cache in Ampthill. I Checked geocacaching.com for caches in the area but not knowing the area very well must have missed an important detail! Went along, spent ages planting and setting up the cache, got home & checked for nearest and 0.2 of a mile away was a new cache by Pharisee! Waa! You guys should come up to the midlands and plant loads of caches up here! Incredible! Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Us 5 may even be able to make it down to the midlands I'll let you know nearer the time (no camping though!) MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Got C02 But lost it's code... MarcB Took Log Book, Left Nothing

Hi, I really would like some travel bugs to go to the usa Any chance anyone would do a swap? "We searched for hours in the cache area but all we could find was an ammo box in a little hollow. Suggest you archive the cache..."

thank you "We searched for hours in the cache area but all we could find was an ammo box in a little hollow. Suggest you archive the cache..."

Hmm, I liked the link at the bottom of the old forums which took you to all the other borads without going back into the main screen. MarcB "We searched for hours in the cache area but all we could find was an ammo box in a little hollow. Suggest you archive the cache..."

Hmm, the battery meter doesn't go all the way up to the top even with brand new batteries. MarcB "We searched for hours in the cache area but all we could find was an ammo box in a little hollow. Suggest you archive the cache..."

Ah, It's the Bennett family isn't it!? Thanks for visiting my caches, for some strange reason the midlands have been really busy with new caches and cachers. Good news in any case! MarcB "We searched for hours in the cache area but all we could find was an ammo box in a little hollow. Suggest you archive the cache..."

Just out of interest what did the calling card say? MarcB "We searched for hours in the cache area but all we could find was an ammo box in a little hollow. Suggest you archive the cache..."

When I started geocaching, back in August the midlands was a bit of a cache desert. I'm ashamed to say that I actually placed a cache before I found any but after a few finds I have withdrew it. But still due to the lack of caches in my area I have the (some would say...) shocking ratio of 22 caches found and 8 hidden. But on the upside the 8 I have hidden have had very good reviews and a considerable amount of people who have visited them have been new cachers- people who, if I hadn't planted them, may have been put of the sport. What's your view on high cache found/hidden ratios? MarcB "We searched for hours in the cache area but all we could find was an ammo box in a little hollow. Suggest you archive the cache..."