KX6D

Thanks Walt. It looks like I'm limited to only 30 caches though. Will see if there is a way to skip caches already in database. BTW, I've been a GSAK user since the first year! I make annual donations to Clyde whether my software is current or not. I appreciate what he does! Dino - KX6D

I'd like to download all the cache hides from a single user. Other than doing this one at a time, is there a way to do a PQ and get a GPX? If I go to the user's page, I can only check the boxes and get .LOC files. Dino - KX6D

FCC GRANTS CONTROVERSIAL CONDITIONAL WAIVER TO BROADBAND PROVIDER TO OPERATE ADJACENT TO THE GPS BAND http://www.socalgeocachers.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=40277#40277 Dino - KX6D

I'm not only a tower fan, but I'm a Geocacher too... http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=39...40-d1f40b232fb6 I'm glad you liked my pictures. In one of the construction photos, you can see my Del Tack cup on the OLD base insulator. The tower does move in the wind and when the ground shakes. Its designed to. Yes, there is an insulator at the base because the entire tower radiates. As pointed out already, it IS the tower. The base on this tower was flat. You can see a picture of my hand grabbing it. If you have any questions, I'd be glad to answer them. Dino - K6RIX

It is absolutely useful for the very reason I listed! It is opposed by those who want to hide their reason for lurking. If you don't do anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about. Thanks for the link to the threads. I don't read the "Getting Started" forum. Dino - K6RIX

There has been a few occasions where I would like to know who is "watching" my cache. In one instance, my cache was destroyed and a card was left telling why the cache was taken (by the Geocaching Police). In another instance, when a cache has gone missing, and gets replaced, it goes missing again. I believe that people on the Watch List are keeping tabs. As an owner of a cache, i would like to know who is signed up to "watch" my cache. This should be an easy addition to the owner screen. Is this something we can expect in the future? Thank You! Dino - K6RIX

One question... I logged on under my son's name to see what my bookmark looks like to the public. If I use the direct link, I can find it. If I don't, I don't find it. I searched for a member and checked their profile, but the list doesn't appear there. How do we see other people's lists? Dino - K6RIX

The changes look GREAT!!! Great job everyone!!! I have already played with the new BOOKMARK feature and shared it for all to see. One of my favorite caches is now archived. While it DOES show up in my bookmark, it does NOT allow you to download the .LOC file for that cache. Also, the list does NOT show that it is actually archived or disabled. The cache in question is still actually active but the owner has decided to let it go. It is checked on from time to time and it would be great if it allowed the .LOC file to be downloaded. When possible, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE add the .GPX function to the BOOKMARKS too! This would make it GREAT when people get together for a Group Caching outing!!! Eveyone could download the same pocket query! Again, great job!!! Dino - K6RIX

You have this all wrong and you obviously missed the part about it NOT being about whether I (or anyone else) likes the hide. I'm speaking specifically about the situation it puts you and me in as a cacher. Hate micros, hate lamp post hides, hate hikes; that is NOT the issue. Keeping you and the GAME safe is. The cache you mentioned was placed with the KNOWLEDGE and the PERMISSION of the owner/city/police dept. The cache I speak of was not. Don't forget, I'm not the only person who feels this way. Now, since you seem to hold my high numbers in some sort of esteem, don't you think it might be possible that I actually know what I'm talking about? Could you kindly give me the benefit of the doubt. Out of 1400 finds, I can count on ONE HAND how many caches NEED to be archived. I'd say that is some ratio, wouldn't you? I did not "shame" the person who hid the cache or any other cacher for that matter. I'm talking about the hide, not the person. Why are you so quick to "shame" me? Now, try to stay on topic and keep up. Thank you for your opinion. Dino - K6RIX

Hello, I'm the cache owner of One Tin Soldier. My cache went missing because of the comments I made on the SOCAL board (see links in posts above). I certainly could have used other words on my "Needs Archiving" log that were less inflamatory. My intention was to say as clearly as possible, the problems a NUMBER of cachers in our area were having with these particular hides. Out of the 10 or so hides, 3 needed to be archived due to bad placement. I used the term, "in harms way" to indicate that it put cachers in situations that are not in the best interest of geocaching. Having people searching right outside of the main entrance to a business can raise suspicion. After hours or the weekend is not much different. All these cache hides are right down the street from Disneyland. We've had caches blown up by bomb squads and even delayed the opening of Disneyland due to one being placed inside the park. In both those cases the cache was harmless, but the public didn't know that at the time. What it did was give GEOCACHING a bad name...to the local authorities and the public (don't you just love the liberal media?) A number of cachers have passed by these offending caches. That was their choice. I don't tell them what caches they should do; they don't tell me what caches I shouldn't do. Wouldn't you agree that if it was approved by gc.com and found by others that it would be a safe cache to go after? Remember, the hider KNOWS where it is hidden, but the seeker must hunt for it with that strange device in his/her hand. gc.com, was wise when they put the "Needs Archiving" selection on their logs. The purpose is to weed out caches that don't meet the guidelines of the game. The authority to archive those caches lie with the admins and the cache owner. The problem is that MOST people are untruthful in their logs. They'll say, "Thanks for the fun cache! Keep em coming." Then you talk to them in person and they tell you what they really thought of the cache hide. The log could have read more like, "Thank you for the cache. Its hidden in an area that brings a lot of attention to the hunter though. If you could move it 30' away, it would make it more enjoyable." You have to admit, there are a number of caches that you have done that were not well thought out and put you in a compromising situation. If not, come to Southern CA and I'll help educate you! What the post was NOT about was the type of hides. If you want to hide it under a lamp post, in a guardrail, under a mail box, etc. Fine. But wherever you hide it, please think about the people who must search for it. Keep them safe from trouble! Its not a good idea to hide a cache under playground equipment as the Moms in the area may not appreciate this man with a thing in his hand climbing all over the very equipment their kids are playing on. If he comes back later and is spotted, it would be suspicious also. Here in SOCAL evil people have hidden razor blades and nail boards around playground equipment. The Police and the neighborhoods are very fearful. Best not to place a cache there! As far as my missing cache goes, it was hidden very well in a park with a wonderful overlook. At night you can see downtown Los Angeles and the fireworks at Disneyland. It was hidden under a LARGE fake rock which cost me $50.00. When I went to check on the cache, not only was the cache gone (large plastic jar), but the rock was taken too. This cache did not put anyone in "harms way". If you read the logs you will see that it was well received and appreciated. Its destruction was due to my comments and opinions. The comment on the bottom of the card said, "Hey a**hole keep your opinions to yourself. The Cache Police are now here." The owner of the caches that started this controversy is a nice person. I can certainly understand how she would feel attacked. She did send me a very nice e-mail which I replied to. She was NOT the problem. The HIDE was the problem. Many people tried to offer suggestions and they all went ignored for almost 2 months. The person who destroyed my cache is a coward. If they would ever like to confront me directly, I would welcome that. I have MANY friends who disagreed with some of my comments. That's OK. We can agree to disagree and still be friends and cache together at the end of the day. I have never, or will never, trash a cache. Its sad that this happened to me. The person who did this has yet to come forward. The speculations from the community are flying and interestingly are all saying the same thing. I tell them that I can not and will not agree without more proof. I want an apology, nothing more. Then, let's go caching! I certainly can understand how emotions can run high in this game. Forgivness is only one apology away. Lastly, the cache hider hid another new cache and it was well though out and executed! I said so in my log! Its NOT the hider; it was the HIDE that was the problem. See the new cache here...DANG ME Lessons learned: Please think about the peole who must look for you cache, when hiding it. Be truthful (polite) in your logs! Some people are cowards and thats just the way it goes. I love this game and support it highly! I talk to Amateur Radio Clubs about Geocaching and have brought a number of people into the game. I host Events at a personal expense to me and enjoy every minute of it. I have met the best people in the world from all different backgrounds whom I respect and love. Thanks for hearing me out! Dino - K6RIX

Hey Klemmer If you want to get close, I'll take you there on Thursday. You can also go yourself and get up close and personal whenever you want. The top section was completely sheared from the rest of the tower and is laying INSIDE the circle enclosure. The light base is still afixed to the top of the tower section, but the glass is obviously gone. I took a ton of pictures today as well. Dino - K6RIX

There seems to be a number of locked topics lately. I wonder what the common denominator is? Locking is not moderation. An investigation is in order. Dino - K6RIX