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    Pet Peeves as Cache Owners

    in General geocaching topics

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    I do not take anything from the cache. For me I just enjoy getting out as I am retired. It keeps me somewhat on the move.

     

    Same here! I am 65 years old and retired I now hike for a lot of caches for good old exercise. I bike now and then as well. I do not take anything from caches except TB to pass on. And, I do pass them on. I feel guilty if I hang on to them too long. :)

     

    I set up a Trackable Cache near my local airport with the express purpose of getting some TBs moving! I noticed that a lot of them were just moving around town, or nearby rural areas, and not really going anywhere or logging any miles. Out of the 19 that have been placed in my cache, only 4 are in other caches as of yesterday. People get them and then I guess they just start a collection. If it doesn't SAY collectable, move it along! I've been doing this less than two months. I shouldn't even have a pet peeve yet!

     

    My pet peeve is getting messages from amateur sleuths that accuse me of taking a trackable and not logging it.

    Any Ham Radio Operators Here?

    in Ham Radio

    Posted

    Hello all,

     

    There was some discussion at one point about making a simplex frequency somewhat of a standard for geocaching.

    Does anyone know what was decided?

     

    Randy Heim

    KE7EKU

     

    I think that would be a really cool idea, especially for events and megaevents. These forums would probably be the place to actually get that done, so if there is any suggestion on what the frequency would be we could probably start work on that.

    Magellan Topo on Multiple GPSr's

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I currently have a Magellan Explorist 500 with the Topo software, and would like to upgrade to the XL but keep the 500 going. I have heard and read alot of conflicting info on using the Topo software on both units, and have heard all of the horror stories about contacting Magellan to answer the question.

     

    So, hoping someone on here can help me out on this....

     

    ALostTexan

    Magellan MapSend Question

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    So, are you able to install either the MapSend or Topo software onto more than 1 unit? I currently use a Magellan Explorist 500, I am looking at upgrading to the XL, but not sure if I will have to repurchase the Topo software if I do so.

     

    Help me out on this one, please!!!

    For Sale - Jeep Rims - 15" Black Steel

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I have four-15" 5-lug black steel Jeep wheels for sale. They are in great condition. All four have the little cap in the middle that says "Jeep". I'd like to get $60 (pick-up price) for the four of them but will consider all offers, since I'm not very well versed in how much car stuff is worth. I am in the Charleston, SC area.

     

    If you want them and want them shipped I'm willing to ship them to you but you will need to also cover the cost of the packaging materials and shipping. I will have to buy a box (or boxes) to ship them in because I don't have anything that they'd fit in. I'm not sure how much all that would add up to but my guess is that the shipping would be pricey because of the weight.

     

    If you're interested and want to see a picture let me know and I'll take one and add it to the listing.

     

    Thanks for looking!

    Geocatt

     

    I am quite interested. PM Sent...

    2007 Jeep Geocaching Challenge

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Can't wait to put out a few Jeeps and watch them disappear less than a week after they are released.

     

    Seriously, I have never owned one of these TB's, but I have noticed that they are the most stolen TB's out there, which is just sad. I have found one, moved it on, and I believe it was stolen very soon afterwards...

     

    ALostTexan

    Magellan Explorist

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    I got really lucky, or better, I just paid attention on the Groundspeak forum around Christmas and picked up a 500 WITH the topo software for under $200. I love it, and find even more uses for it everyday...

     

    ALostTexan

    Night Caching

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    I did my first "Night Cache" today, and it was great. It was not just doing a cache at night, but was a true night cache, totally reliant on reflectors and flashlight.

     

    It was great, and I would love to do more like it...

     

    ALostTexan

    Who Wants to Race?

    in Trackables

    Posted

    I am wanting a challenge for a travelbug that I have laying around that needs to go somewhere.

     

    I am challenging someone in an East Coast state, to a travelbug race to see who can get a bug within 5 miles of me. I am willing to put up an non-activated Geocoin, probably a Great Smokey Mountains National Park Stamp, as the wager. You have to place the bug within 5 miles of your home coordinates, as will I, as early as tomorrow.

     

    Anyone up for it? First to PM me about it will have the challenge, so let me know what you are willing to put up as a wager.

     

    I think this will be fun.

     

    ALostTexan

    Who Wants to Race?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I am wanting a challenge for a travelbug that I have laying around that needs to go somewhere.

     

    I am challenging someone in an East Coast state, to a travelbug race to see who can get a bug within 5 miles of me. I am willing to put up an non-activated Geocoin, probably a Great Smokey Mountains National Park Stamp, as the wager. You have to place the bug within 5 miles of your home coordinates, as will I, as early as tomorrow.

     

    Anyone up for it? First to PM me about it will have the challenge, so let me know what you are willing to put up as a wager.

     

    I think this will be fun.

     

    ALostTexan

    What's a "Charter Member"?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    are there any benefits of charter member that premium members do not?

     

    Originally, Charter Members were guaranteed to keep the same membership price as long as they kept up their memberships. But sometime recently this benefit was given to all Premium Members.

     

    Now I think the only additional benefit is the complimentary "Jelly of the Month" gift subscription.

     

    "Clark, that's the gift that keeps giving the whole year 'round" - Cousin Eddie

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