Y2KOTA
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Congratulations on the big 10K
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I wish. Its possible. The GPS makers just have to do it. Radio Shack hand held scanners have been able to do that for years (16+).
Roger that. DeLorme has done it. My DeLorme PN-20 and -40 can run on any of these for options:
1. A pair of Alkaline expendable AAs, or
2. A pair of Lithium expendable AAs, or
3. A pair of rechargeable NiMH AAs, or
4. A rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack, rechargeable while in the GPSr or from an external charger.
My practice is to leave the rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack installed in the handheld and keep it charged in my Jeep with a 12VDC to USB adapter.
WOW, I haven't seen #4 anywhere listed on the DeLorme web site. I've been looking at a new Garmins or DeLormes. This is a big mark for the Delorme pro side of the list. Thanks
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I wish. Its possible. The GPS makers just have to do it. Radio Shack hand held scanners have been able to do that for years (16+).
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I don't take or leave sag much. But for the fun of it I just picked up at a Good Will store two 1gal zip lock bags stuffed full with benny babies for $5! I'll be using them in my caches and to leave in others caches.
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Here's one I made recently
Did you make the pole and plant it at GZ, or hide the cache in the pole at the site?
I made the pole, and planted it in a spot where it fits in, and where you can park the car. The geocaching.com logo is on the opposite side from where you par the car.
Nice job!
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If it gets you to ground zero its good. if you need more bell and whistles, thats up to you. I have a Garmin V (old as yours. Yea, I want to get the latest and greatest. But the old GPS gets me where I want to go.
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Here's one I made recently
Did you make the pole and plant it at GZ, or hide the cache in the pole at the site?
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I've been looking st the Garmin 60csx. This thread has shown me the PN-40 and has peaked my interest DeLorme line of GPSs. I know Garmin phone tech support is based in Kansas. Anyone know where Delrome is based?
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Soon to have ability to display full caching information on the device with minimal jiggery pokery.
What to you mean by soon?
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I'll post a DNF when I give up on a cache. Meaning I make come back a few times before I give up on a cache. Also I'll DNF if I'm positive the cache is misssing and I gave a dam good hunt.
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I'm following this thread, I'm in the same boat. 60 CSx or the Colorado.
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Pretty cool reading! Thanks for the insight and info about our GPSs.
My only current wish I didn't see listed was to be able to recharge the batteries while in the unit. Radio Shack has this in the hand held scanners for years now.
Just my 2 cents.
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WOW that cache was a day old! With only 3 finds. So sad to see a short lived cache.
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I read them and check them to see who really found the cache.
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For what its worth, my 4 cats never have even looked at any of the 4 Garmins in my house.
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My new Garmin GPSMAP 60 CSx came in today and she told me I can't have it until Christmas
. I told her that she couldn't have any money until Christmas 
. Looks like I'll have to wait till Christmas and she is going shopping today . Thanks - CachinSpreeJust go out and buy aother one! That'll teach her!!!
And then return one of them. or send it to me!
Side note: My heart goes out to you
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I've had one just the like that. New caches around here now have a spot for the FTF to log in with the time included for the FTF.
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Sounds like a good idea. Do you coat them before or after printing on them? Also before or after cutting them to log size?
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Not to bash one service against one other. I've been using my sprint Blackberry Curve for caching with great resaults. IE, I got the notification about this new topic, clicked on the link, it opened in the web browser, and I replyed to it. The Geocache Navigator works with the built in gps. www.geocaching.com works without any issues also in the browser.
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Too many numbers too early in the morning.
I'll be back later.
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Hmmm I need to think about this!
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The only time I print out maps any more is when I'm after a cluster of caches in a area. Its a over view of the area that the caches are in to help me keep track of where I'm at in relation to the other caches. This helps to keep a shorter route between them.
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Try with a full moon. You be amazed on much light it gives once your eyes adjust.
Happy hunting
. I told her that she couldn't have any money until Christmas 
. Looks like I'll have to wait till Christmas and she is going shopping today 
Bicycle caching
in General geocaching topics
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I've done a lot a of biking around here where I live. The handlebar mount for my garmin help with caching. After doing most of the caches within pedding range, bike gets a ride in the back of the truck. From there off I go for some more riding n caching.
Have fun & ride safe!