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Don't upgrade! Think of all the fun you'll be missing while you write down all the coords for a trip & then manually loading each one into your GPSr. Then there is the printing of each Cache description so you can carry a ton of paper. Just think of all the time wasted & recyclable paper. Just kidding aside, the Premium Membership is well worth it, unless you enjoy doing the above.

Since your from Oregon, I think you should check this site out. http://www.switchbacks.com/gpsmaps.aspx You'll be able to load Topos & Trails which will help in your quest for findings caches. You can either do PC or Mac.

Interesting! I've never had that happen, very strange.

Use your volume control on your phone/mute it.

Have you actually logged the find? If so then it should show a Smiley.

Round 5/8 is an ideal size.

What happens when a Cacher breaks off a piece of Paper Clip in the key slot and jams it?

Ok, I'll never drop one of my Coins in Virginia.

June 1st, 2015 has already passed

:animate: A package arrived yesterday and I had to walk the quarter mile back to house with an arm load of mail. Once home I carefully open the package, out dropped ... Where was I going with this? Oh, yes, my foolish coin. Thank you for adding me to your list of Fools, as it is an Honor to be part of the Family. I actually won something...

Have you gone to the US subforums .. http://www.geocaching.com/local/default.aspx?state_id=45 You could meet & Greet folks around Utah which can help & guide you to great Caches in your area.

Sounds like you had a wonderful time, thanks for sharing your trip with us.

If you plan on traveling to Oregon Or Washington, you could add additional information to your GPSr. That information could be Topo & Trails via Switchbacks.com.

Once you decide what type of Cache you are going to hide by reviewing the various tips in GEO 101, take your time to figure where to place your Cache. Make it a spot very interesting for others to come and see the spot you chose. So many folks just throw something together then just toss in a boring place. Use the Beauty of your land [ i assume Ireland ] and the many wonders to which people & cachers would be fascinated to visit. Good Luck & Welcome to the family.

After a long hike & several cache findings I was able to find my Car. Does that count?

Just thinking out loud. Tides tables could possibly be generated base on the current location you are at? Sort of like the sunrise/sunset based on your present location. Now, I could be be totally wrong but it does make sense. Or you could contact Garmin and ask them the question.

If you are worried about your LogBook becoming a soggy mess, look into Foil Tape. For years I've made these Log which I call Impression Logs which are made from ... HVAC Tape - High Heat Duct Insulation Tape. I've even put them in caches as Swag. Even the so called Dollar Stores carry cheap containers.

You should take a bike and wander along the Grand Union Canal, there are lots of interesting places along the way. Last year took a Narrowboat from Coventry in the Canals and did numerous Caches along the way. Welcome to the Family & keep Caching.

Have you looked at iCaching? Yes, it cost but a very useful as it's the GSAK for Mac.

Add it to your collection of cool Swag you have found, not everyone can have one of these. Consider yourself one of the Special owners. Besides... That's very nice coin.

Car's external GPS? Are you talking Nuvi series? As for iPad to send info to GPS, currently cannot be done. Just use your phone or manually put coords into GPS. A PQ of area going via your home computer into GPS.

I actually won something... Thank you!

Are talking about the coords on bottom of screen as to your current location vs where your cache destination is? Arrow points toward cache showing the distance.

Go here http://www.geocaching.com/local/default.aspx?state_id=16 & the folks in your area will flood you with help. You may find a group that goes out several times a week to Cache. Enjoy, meet & greet.

Do you happen to be in an area of large rocks? You could paint the can similar to those rocks or area of concealment. Would that help with your hide?