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Thanks for the feedback.... Do we really need another thread about this? http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=310237 http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=282848 B.

Is there anyone else who was a charter subscriber to "Geocaching Magazine" back in 2007? I was and only received the initial issue. Despite repeated promises to either honour the subscription or provide a refund, nothing has materialized. When I look at the magazine's facebook page, there would appear to be plenty of others in the same boat. There is a company website so it would seem it is still in business. I would highly recommend avoiding this publication given its track record. Disappointing since it showed much promise in the beginning.

I just received a log from this same guy, DaveyJonez, who is saying he has essentially stolen my coin, quote: "I am the evil force known as Davy Jonez, and this coin has apparently reached a warm climate, but its days in the sun were short, as it has been captured in the strongest grip on planet earth,the Dark Hands of Davy Jones, and it will soon end up in Davy Jones Locker and will beyond all hopes of recovery. I dont't feel any emotions, I know no pain, as I gave these up long ago when I gave up my humanity for pure evil and unlimited powers. P.S. If you question me, dadgum you to hell" From this forum page it looks like he is active, although one of the coins he grabbed has a completely different log. Not sure what my options are, but if he is keeping it, then I'm pretty pissed off as you are essentially helpless.

Clan Riffster and Frank AZ & NJ Girl, Thank you very much for taking the time to post and provide your suggestions. Also, thank you for taking the time to investigate via Goggle Earth and to provide your perspective and opinion in a positive manner. This type of approach is much more positive and helpful versus repeating what others have said in a negative way. This type of response giving suggestions and insight based on experience is what I was hoping for when originally starting these threads. It is interesting to see how some people like to use a negative approach which really doesn't help nor are you inclined to put any value in their input. That type of approach frankly puts people off from using the forum. Looks like I am out of luck on this one and an interesting lesson learned. Again, thank you to those who made the extra effort to help and provide some insight. If you are ever visiting Bermuda please feel free to send a note if you have any questions on caching here.

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Thanks everyone for their input (particularly Tozainamboku and E=Mc2 for their approach). Looks like the distance issue will only be viewed as the crow flies and is sacrosanct. For those who saw fit to throw the rules in my face, that is what I meant by finding this out on my own (I obviously should have been more clear on my explanation as that would have prevented some conclusions being jumped to...my bad). My point was I would have thought (given this is the first instance I've had to look at the appeals process) the reviewer might have mentioned the appeals process since I was expressing my disagreement with the decision. To GOF and Bacali: I am trying to not jump to conclusions either as email is only a one way means of communicating, but it is hard not to think that sarcasm was intended and frankly was not helpful here. My apologies if I am misunderstanding you. GPSfun, thank you for not over-reacting to my response to your post. Your point was well taken as I should have been more clear originally. This has been a very interesting experience in this aspect of Geocaching and how the logic is applied to these scenarios. Definitely not one I wish to experience again and will endeavour to not go out of my way in the future with regards to this aspect of the game.

Skippermark, I hear what you are saying and agree that a common set of guidelines needs to be followed. However, exceptions are made and should be made when it makes sense to do so. From what I understand, exceptions are made when you have a natural obstacle in the way (river, ravine, etc) which makes absolute sense. In this case I was hoping to have flexibility given what I have described and what my intent is. A suggestion was made to turn it into a multi, but frankly multi's are not that popular and that is not our preferred option. I am not putting anyone at risk nor am I following an agenda. Rather I am trying to enhance the cachers experience in Bermuda by trying to place well thought out caches with good locations that also may serve an additional purpose (TB Hotel).

Thank you Blue Rajah, I think it may be useful for other posters/readers to have some additional background on this issue: I live in Bermuda where it can be relatively difficult for tourists to travel as you cannot rent a car with mopeds being the only option (and very dangerous). Therefore when placing caches there is a desire to hide several in areas to help make it a more enjoyable experience for the Cacher. More specifically I had already placed a cache that was geared to be a TB hotel in a walled off small park in St Georges. That area gets the occasional cruise ship and there are few other caches that can accommodate TBs. When we were visiting St Georges we stumbled upon another, separate, walled off park that was an ideal spot for a cache and was a beautiful spot for cachers to visit. They would not typically have found it if not for the cache placement. When looking at the distance "as the crow flies" it is too close. However, to get to each cache requires you to take a route that avoids private property and would be farther than the dictated distance. Also, with regards to cache saturation the locations are distinctly different, are each walled off with specfic entrances, the cache sizes are different and the description of each all help to avoid any confusion or possibility of the two being confused. I have provided the above information but there appears to be no flexibility. I am having difficulty with this given what I have stated above, what my intent is, that no one is being put in danger and that my motives are to simply have good caches with reason behind them for other cachers to enjoy. The caches in question are: GC2CP40 and GC266ET (archived) I want to reiterate that I know the cache reviewer is a thankless job and that the reviewer in question has been thoroughly professional. My issue is the strict interpretation of the rules and the lack of flexibility given the additional information and the intent.

Thanks GPSfun. Point taken and thanks for clarifying on your part. I live in Bermuda where it can be relatively difficult for tourists to travel as you cannot rent a car with mopeds being the only option (and very dangerous). Therefore when placing caches there is a desire to hide several in areas to help make it a more enjoyable experience for the Cacher. More specifically I had already placed a cache that was geared to be a TB hotel in a walled off small park in St Georges. That area gets the occasional cruise ship and there are few other caches that can accommodate TBs. When we were visiting St Georges we stumbled upon another, separate, walled off park that was an ideal spot for a cache and was a beautiful spot for cachers to visit. They would not typically have found it if not for the cache placement. When looking at the distance "as the crow flies" it is too close. However, to get to each cache requires you to take a route that avoids private property and would be farther than the dictated distance. Also, with regards to cache saturation the locations are distinctly different, are each walled off with specfic entrances, the cache sizes are different and the description of each all help to avoid any confusion or possibility of the two being confused. I have provided the above information but there appears to be no flexibility. I request the reviewer to post for other reviewers and apparently the other reviewers supported the original decision. I am having difficulty with this given what I have stated above, what my intent is, that no one is being put in danger and that my motives are to simply have good caches with reason behind them for other cachers to enjoy. The caches in question are: GC2CP40 and GC266ET (archived) I want to reiterate that I know the cache reviewer is a thankless job and that the reviewer in question has been thoroughly professional. My issue is the strict interpretation of the rules and the lack of flexibility given the additional information and the intent. I did not realize the distance rule is sacrosanct.

Thanks GPS Fun. Can you advise why this would be the case? Sounds like this is an absolute approach with no flexibility to review the situation on its merits. Thanks.

Thank you BlueDeuce. For clarity, I am not blaming the reviewer, However, he did not suggest I refer this upstairs and did not indicate there was any means to have this looked at by others or that there was an appeals process. I found that out on my own and talking to other cachers. My concern is slavishly following the rules without looking at the spirit or intent of the scenario and how this will enhance the caches experience. The concern is over two caches being placed too close to each other (I own both). The rule has been applied "as the crow flies" when in fact there is no direct route and both locations are very distinct areas, walled off with specific entrances and different cache sizes. I have provided this information but the justification is that exceptions cannot be made otherwise the rules become meaningless.

Hello everyone, I have recently had a reviewer refuse to publish a cache in which it was deemed to be too close to another cache (also mine). The rule was applied "as the crow flies" versus the actual route individuals would need to take. Further the concentration concern and confusing one cache for anther would not occur as one is a micro, the other is a regular container and both locations are walled off parks with distinct entrances and detailed descriptions of the location and the particular reason for the cache being there. Thanks.

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their experiences regarding the process of having a geocaching reviewers decision appealed. I am in a situation in which a reviewer is holding firm to the letter of the law and feel there is grounds for flexibility. Additional information has been provided to the reviewer as to the reasoning for the exception. The reviewer to their credit did post the scenario and reasoning for other reviewers to comment on (although I have no proof of this and did not provide details in spite of request for this information). I understand the next step is to go to appeals and would greatly appreciate any assistance or insight. Thanks. Gord of Fort S

Great idea! Just signed up to watch Bermuda

I have recently bought an iMac and would like to find out how I can have Road Trip use my Windows-based Map Source? I can't seem to get it to import. I have also downloaded MapInstall which does not want to recognize my Map Source CD's either. Any suggestions for this Mac newbie? Thanks.

Just downloaded the new firmware update which now lists WGS 84 as an option. Perfect!

Thanks for the replies everyone. Very helpful. Can someone cofirm if the WGS 84 is indeed the default?

I'm hoping someone can help me here. Just got my new Garmin Colorado and am quite pleased. However, in addition to Geocaching, I am an Army Reservist and a GPS can be VERY useful in the bush. I am having difficulty getting the unit to display in MIL GRID format and to use either NAD 83 or WGS 84. It doesn't seem to have those options. I am also using Map Source Canada TOPO ver 6.13.7. Thanks!

Their website no longer has a working "Live Caches" button. If you select it, you get an error. Looks like there has been enough feedback to cause them to shut it down. Good news indeed.

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An they do ship to Canada. I bought two You are lucky as unfortunately he does not ship to Canada anyomore.

Hello Everyone! I recently traded in my old Cachemobile and got a new one and am ready to roll. I noticed in some of the US forums that people have bought larger TB Decals and/or larger Mangetic TB's that are affixed to their vehciles, turning their car/truck/SUV into a TB. I have tried buying these from two shops in the US, but unfortunately neither ship to Canada. Has anyone managed to get one of these in Canada and if so where? If not, has anyone created one from scratch and if so how? Thanks! Good Caching! Fort S

I own a Lowrance iFinder H2Oc and am having trouble loading waypoints from GSAK onto it. I have done it before successfully, but cannot add new waypoints as I keep getting the error message that there isn't sufficient memory, but I check the Free Storage and it is showing only 23% used. I am using a 2GB SD card. Is there a way to mass delete waypoints as I think that might help if I were to remove a number I have on there from previous trips. Thanks!

I am looking to go paperless and would like to get some feedback on pocket pc's and or iQue m5's as well as software to load cache listings. Any suggestions/feeback welcome. I am in the Richmond Hill area (north of Toronto) and would be interested in buying something used as well. Thanks!

I submitted two caches for listing on Friday and was wondering if anyone knows how long it usually takes to get it listed. I haven't seen any new caches published for Ontario since Thurs. Any suggestions on how to make the process easier for the reviewer would also be appreciated. Thanks!