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That I can certainly agree with. My treo - which is better than a blackberry, but that's a whole other Forum post - definitely falls into that category. The camera is bad by today's standards, the screen is small, by PDA standards, the keyboard is too small, etc. But overall, it's a good device that does a lot. I love my phone...I need....my phone... --MGb

Being in tech support, I can only say....Some of the people I tlak to on a daily basis are in SERIOUS trouble.... --MGb

Right, and in the meantime, you lok like Batman with your utility belt walking through the forest. Yes eggs, basket, but that's what backups are for. And I don't mean a backup ipod, camera, etc. I'm talking back GPS and (maybe) cell phone. All the rest is just gravy and won't get you out of a life threatening situation. Trust me, If I lost my Treo, I'd be lost...and probably cry. But at the end of the day, I do pretty much what the OP wanted and I only carry 2 devices. P.S. Takeing notes, while on a call? Talk on the phone, and open mome pad or other Word Processor, and type on the built in qwerty keyboard. Go on speak if you must, but I'll use my bluetooth. It's true therte are no devices with EVERYTHING the OP wants, but IMHO the treo is the closest. Biggere screen would make the phone to clunky to use, HDTV is just not necessary from a stricly caching perspective, I could go on... --MGb

I love you guys....uhh..i mean....Cingular treo 650 works great! --MGb

Generally, by the time I find the cache, I'm so stoked (and tired form walking around in circles) that I don't even lok at the coords... So.....no...I guess people don't notice... --MGb

Here is the first chapter that appeared in Feb 2005 Serial Finder. You can find the other chapters in our archives. I'll see if we can get all the chapters combined in on place for easier reading. El Diablo Thanks E.D. That's hat I'm looking for. I'll have to read the whole series. It's fun combining my two favorite hobbies- reading and caching. I have most of the plot points worked out in my head. Now I just have to deal with that pesky copy Who knows, maybe I'll have to fight with my (not yet existent) publisher to get GC.com the rights to sell the book first... --MGb

Chicago (and other cities for that matter) must look like a friggin christmas tree.... --MGb

A little more detail - this is gonna be used for Geocaching only. I already have my automotive - turn-nby-turn directinos, etc covered. Budget is about $100. thoughts? --MGb

Great posts everyone! Snoogans -with that much thought put into a forum post, I can only imagine what your logs are like! I'll definitely check out busse woods. I'ts right on my way home from work, but with a new baby, that'll have to wait a while. I can't wait until I can take my whole family with me, and I'd love to so some events/group caching. they all just happen to be on the weekends when my unfortunate work schedule has me other wise occupied... Let's keep these posts coming! --MGb

I don't know about anyone else, but I really took up the hobby b/c at the end of the day, there's not much money that goes into it - except the GPS and the gas. But mostly, I enjoy caching, not for the numbers - a quick look at my profile will dispell that notion - and not fort he unique places it takes me. I cache becaue I enjoy hiking, but not for the sake of hiking itself. It's like hiking with a destination. Part of that, is the thrill of the hunt too. Can I find this cache? I have been known to return 3 or 4 times to find a pesky DNF, and I get slightly irritated when it doesn't show up. But mostly, I enjoy the hunt. The SWAG, the logs, the "cleverness of the hide", the location, etc. doesn't really matter to me. I just enjoy getting out and exploring the places I've driven past daily and never gave a second thought to. I also enjoy the nature, which is why most of my finds are woods - urban forests, b/c that's all we really have around here, but nature. Just curious to see what everyone else is into, be it unique hides, drive by caches, shopping mall micros, whatver. This is a ripping free topic. Be nice, kids. --MGb

Whew! Agreed. It's been a while since I took philosophy...I completely understand where you're coming from and, from the reactions of this forum, I'll concede. I would just hate to have the OP go through all the trouble of collecting the themed SWAG, placing the cache, and submitting it, only to have it turned down for what might be perceived as an "Agenda" (which it really is, but we're not going there...j/k). Anywho, that's my 2 cents, and it prolly doesn't mean all that much. --MGb

No thouhts eh? hmm... --MGb

Sniff sniff.....what's that I smell? I little Edward Norton thing goin' on here.... --MGb

Right, if you look at it that way, that McToys encourage visitng fast food restaurants, then your argument is valid. Let's not forget a few things tho: A) McToys, while common, are not the only things you find in caches. Nobody worships or creates a culture or society based around microchips - or at least nobody I'd want to meet....ever. --MGb

Who's more hypocritical. The person who owns "negative" items, or the person who owns them, and knows it? --MGb

Heck, I'm never offended when I find religious tracts and other religious items in a cache. They are no threat to me. Being Agnostic, (whatever floats your boat is just fine by me and also having been born Catholic) I wouldn't/couldn't be offended by that cache. A Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Wicca, or Pagan cache couldn’t offend me either. I think a Church of Satan cache would cross the line with me though. (Is that an Agnostic double standard?) Ask yourself if you would be offended by any of those in your neighborhood. Now, would you be offended if I hid a really clever puzzle cache (Let's call it HMS Beagle) that was based on Darwin and the theory of evolution? It would take hours of research to find the clues to the puzzle. You would have to become totally immersed in the theory of evolution. What if your child tried to solve the puzzle when you weren't watching? It's early yet, I could see this becoming a heated debate. Please let us know if the cache is approved. I'm sorry to say that I doubt that it will: Well golly gee, maybe spoke too soon. Having seen some forum topics regarding 9/11 caches, etc. I'll stand by my original statement that: a) It prolly won't get approved It's not worth the potential sh&&storm you may be bringing down on yourself. --MGb

Congrats on the win, but the OP's (and mine) question still hasn't been answered except to say there is no answer. That frustrates me that Jeep would go thru the trouble of setting up the contest and managing it, but won't follow through with posting the winners or at elast the freakin' winning pics anywhere on the site. I stil lhave to post my Nov pic. Some day... --MGb

I can foresee many types of races (total distance, closest to a point, furthest from a point, all 50 US states, x number of countries, etc). However, to start there will only be one type of race: the most miles traveled after the race starts. The miles start when the race starts (miles before that do not count), or when the TB joins the race if the race has already started. Therefore, there is no need to snailmail the TB to anywhere. (That idea could be used for a type of race to be added later. Good idea.) I see your suggestions, and raise you. This spring I plan to release 2 TB's called the MLBTBs. Basically, the TB's - One American League, and one National League would, theoretically, travel to all the ballparks for the current teams and see which one could complete the cycle first. I think a site like this would be very cool for tracking something like that. I'd also put some thought into who would be tracking the race. Would it be entered by the TB owner, entered by the cachers who move the TB's, automatically updated by a feed from GS? The last option would be the most convenient, but probably the hardest to pull off. Good luck with the development! --MGb

So my parents want me to include a BTI on my list so they can get me one thing for Xmas, and not worry about going here and there and everywhere to get DVD's etc for me. My first thought - GPS (Yes, I'm addicted). So, knowing my parents are looking around $100 retail, and are not avaid ebay/internet users, what would be some suggestions for a good GPS unit for around $100 in, say, Best Buy or a sporting good store? My first thought was Etrex, but I'm open to suggestions... Any help is appreciated. --MGb

Me three on the 60CSX and I second the motion on the rubber gasket. Funny thing - I was just wondering this myself. I have most everything i need to cache, but was considering a second unit for the list. The 60CSX is a bit pricey for my family. I'm thinking I'm gonna head off to the GPS Forum and get some opinions on decent units for > $100. Only thing on my list thus far for caching is a folding tripod seat. I hate when I get to a cache and there's nowhere to sit whiel I sign the log, etc. I have some straps on my cache bag that'll hold a nice little seat. As for the cellphone - may I recommend the Treo 650? Great for paperless (I use it), internet capable, and the OS is not Microsoft! --MGb Edit: added cellphone suggestion

I'd have to agree. I am a religious person myself, and I think sharing God's word with others is an important aspect of the faith. having said that, however, there are those who would take offense at this type of cache, and I'd be surprised if it got published in the first place. If I were a local reviewer (and please don't take that as an offer!) I would have to say no. Location is great, and interesting, but the SWAG would have to be neutral. Above all things, caches must remain neutral lest others think they are being excluded. I personally would visit the cache as you posted, but others would ignore it, and still others would complain to Groundspeak, the forums, their neigbhbors, and anyone else woh would listen about the opressive, blah blah blah, SWAG. Caches have been turned down for less. You might be able to get it through, but at what cost? Bottom line - stay neutral. You can post as many disclaimers on the cache page as you want, but at the end of the fay, there will still be people who visit and take offense, just as there will be people who complain that their coffee was served hot, they idn't know you shouldn't drive with the windshield screen in place, and how were they supposed to know they shouldn't pump gas while smoking... --MGb

Agreed on all points. I think the key is not conformity. Heck, my views have been severely disagreed upon in the past, but i never took it personally, and I never attacked anyone personally, so no harm, no foul. IMHO, feel free to disagree, and heck even post non-conformist issues. But don't make it personal, and don't direct posts towards one's personality or shortcomings. Keep it neutral. Pretend you're at a family party and phrase your responses accordingly. I always do, and if everyone and their mother disagrees with my views, I ignore the thread and move on... JM2C --MGb

HUG! Nothin' but love for ya! --MGb

I just started it today, but had a very difficult time putting it down. It's got a definite DaVinci Code feel to it so far, but I'm early into it. This is the first time I've read any of Morrell's stuff. From what I've seen so far I'd really like to go back and give his first book a shot...I hear it's much better than the movie. As for sharing the advanced copy...hmmmm...I'm not sure I'm allowed to do that. I'll be sure to write a good book report, though. Bret Ok, Now that I'm over my insane jealousy knowing that there's a book from a favorite author of mine about a favorite hobby of mine less than 300 miles away...Anyone else ever seen/read/heard about anything. Of course I am well versed in the works of shakespeare and the bible and their numerous geocaching references, but I was hoping for something a bit more contemporary... --MGb Edit: Spelling...If I say "I can't spell today" every day, does that mean I just can't spell?

Here here! I was Painfully reminded of this fact the other day when my son and I were playing a new Xbox game of a father and son playing catch... Stolen from Dennis Miller... --MGb