DavidMac

I didn't bring anything else to trade, but wanted to remove the pocketknife from the cache in order to stick to the guidelines for the safety of all. I just washed 'em a week ago, so I guess I'm trading up since they're still clean Hey, at least I didn't leave a pinecone or dirty golfball... ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

I generally try to write at least 3 sentences, and guess I have been lucky that most of my cache finds have been eventful. I am not an overly talkative person myself, though some who have read my logs may disagree, as some of them have been quite long. I guess if one tries hard enough they can turn any experience into an informative log, here is an example of one rather uneventfull find that I managed to find something to say about. Writing logs takes time, however, and I guess that after an exhausting day of 20+ caches, people don't want to sit down for an hour or more and write logs. Assuming that navigating to the cache page and typing a log takes 5 minutes (I try to devote about this much time to a log at least), 20 caches could take almost 2 hours to log. Like the Leprechauns, I have found that it helps to write down a list of every cache found that day and what I T/L; I then only write a few at a time over a couple days. I generally find that I don't quickly forget any of the interesting details. ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Do you know if this applies to state Natural areas and state Historic areas? I know of a few places that have these different titles but don't really know too much about the politics behind them. Do they fall under the same guidelines as state parks? I'm guessing this is a statewide decision that affects all state owned lands, not just those listed? ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Anybody else notice this subtle change? the note on the mapping page now reads: ...should be available by the end of MAY. Sweet, looks like they're making progress. Can't wait to see the final result. ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

I guess I've been blessed with a photographic memory when it comes to locations. I drove over 5000 miles last summer, and can still sit down and draw out directions for nearly every turn from my home in TN to Wyoming and back. Too bad I can't remember more important things (or are they less important...) the same way. Tell me your name and I'll forget it within 30 seconds... When it comes to orientation, I am either dead on or get turned around exactly 90 or 180 degrees; I once drove all the way from Minneapolis to Chicago with my internal compass flipped and telling me I was going west, this almost drove me to insanity . Trouble is if I go to a spot and get disoriented, my brain sticks to it for life, and even after 10 years there are some places where my brain says that north is really west, etc. ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Allright, works great. I'm just starting to explore pocket queries, and I'm liking them so far... Thanks. ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Since I don't have a PDA, I would like to be able to select just some of the text and print out a page of, say, a few descriptions or hints. Seems that the text is encrypted and the reader program doesn't allow printing, plus copying a selection of text only copies the first line. Short of just visiting a number of cache page on the website and just copying the info into another doccument, is there a way to either convert a .prc file or export parts of it? I know the eBook format is loaded with copy protection features, but is there a reason for these geerated in pocket queries to be protected from exporting? It would be nice to mix/match/edit/delete parts of these files. ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Okay, on a recent trip to a cache I figureed out the source of the name confusion... a cacher nicknamed "KXBaldo", very similar, was the finder. I emailed them a note to remind them. since I can understand if someone gets caught up and forgets less important things like logging TBs. Not to place balme on a single person, the issue is that this is seemingly atarting to become more common. ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Great, nice to see that someone has sucessfully pulled this off, but I guess I really didn't think of it first after all... My tentative spot for now is right next to a fairly large lake, so if people see that the cache is one of the unknown (question icon) types and is in the middle of the lake, maybe they'll get the hint. I am planning to make about 15 or so of these to start, and would always make sure that a couple were available in any of my local caches, just in case. ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

My experience with micros is that the best ones have been in places a cacher would know to search, but the average person would pass right over. I recently found one that was wedged into a crack in a tall rock at a very popular overlook, where a macro may have easily been spotted sitting in the brush. It's one thing if the cache is a micro for a reason (ex so that it can be put in a clever hiding place that wouldn't support a normal sized) and different if the owner placed a micro in a place where a macro could easily have been hidden. I think the conatiner should be chosen to fit the location, not the budget of the hider. If placing a micro makes for a more unique hunt (say the finder must climb up under a bridge instead of searching the weeds nearby) and a regular sized one would more easily be spotted by a passerby (say in an urban park) then a micro is a nice change. Reaching into a hollwo log that could easily support a larger box can get old if a dozen caaches in the area are all hidden the same way, just in a different park. Like an easter egg hunt, it's not just the location I enjoy, but how challenging or unique the actual 'find' is. ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Cache log: took nothing, left large gaping hole ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Someone please Markwell this post if this has already been done... I am in the process of making a CD of some of my photography to leave as a sort of signature item when caching (though maybe not in every cache I visit as this would get expensive fast!) On the CD, I would include a file with the coordinates to another cache, so that someone would have to locate one of these CDs in order to be able to find the cache. Instructions written on the CD jacket would make it clear that the CDs are to be enjoyed then placed in another cache for somebody else to find. I have heard of using Trvel Bugs in this manner as a 'key' to another cache, but how 'bout items without a TB tagged on them? I figure it would make them a little harder to locate. Has this been done before? I'm wondering how well it would work.

Just signed up about 5 minutes ago. I've been telling myself that I would subscribe if I ever became hooked enough to find 100 caches. Well, at 99, I'm close enough, I guess . Thanks for reminding me. ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Oh, no, this was in a different cache ( the new Cache Treb ), where a mysterious "second finder" took a bug. The name I saw was not KYtrex ( I had heard of that nickname and at the time I was at the logbook remembered that this was NOT the same person who visited the cache) The name was similar, but not anyone I had heard of before-- sorry for the confusion! ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Ok let's try this one... ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

For me, the forums just look completely different depending on what browser I'm using. I wonder if one of these just reflects a different style used by iCab (as if it isn't compatible with the new forums and uses different, maybe non-java or non-something, code provided by the site. This browswer is still a bit rough around the edges and often doesn't render pages very well). I have attached 2 screenshots; Explorer's is more 'green' while iCab's is blue and a completely different style: ...Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost. [This message was edited by someonenameddave on April 02, 2003 at 05:06 PM.]

I would say no, but only because of the entrance fee. Otherwise my vote would have been a yes. I am generaly opposed to finding any caches that require entrance or parking fees to find, and have never found any of these myself. Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Yeah, terrible... acording to Debster2uc, you left the logbook in before sending it across the lake . What were you thinking?! You should have ripped the pages out one by one and thrown them in the lake Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

Just testing mine... while inflating my post count at the same time Not all who wander are lost... unless the batteries in their GPS die, their maps get ruined by rainwater when their pack leaks, and they find themselves in a laurel thicket. Then, they are probably lost.

From watching a number of caches around Knoxville, TN, there have been many logs lately that report missing Travel Bugs (examples are Rastas Exploritorium, Douglas Lake, and Going to Gatlinburg with 4 missing!) On visits to a few of these caches, I have noticed that we have several cachers who sign the logbook, and sometimes even tell that they take a TB, but never log on the website. I know of one group who identify themselves as the "cool cachers" who I have found in several logbooks, but cannot seem to find any info on their profile on the website. I have also seen logs by someone named something like "KBtrex" (can't remember the name exactly but it was something like that...) who have taken bugs without logging them. I'm hgoping there's some way to get in touch with these folks and let them know to properly log the bugs. I have placed a note on the webpage on one of my nearby caches hoping to catch people's attention ( Sunken Bridge ). Any other thoughts?

Hello from Maryville (not quite SE TN but it's pretty close!)

I doccumented one of my funniest caching experiances in my frst attempt for this cache: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=49193 . Also, once, while climbing to a particularly tricky cache 30 feet up a cliff, I had set my camera bag down beside a tree. Something set it rolling and it tumbled about 300 feet downhill and over a 15 foot rock while I clung to the cliff and watched while trying not to fall myself! Amazingly the camera escaped unharmed.

We've started having a similar problem over here in East TN; a number of bugs have dissappeared without a trace. I dont think the dissapearances here and in NC are related at all, though. I have noticed from visiting several caches around Knoxville that there are a few cachers who go around signing the logbook but not logging the find online. I haven't noticed any of these logs that mention TBs though, and so far haven't found any 'ransom notes'. I can think of 3 possibilities: One, there are honest cachers who do not log online while another person goes around stealing bugs. Two, some people just don't know how to use or correectly log a TB and it ends up in another cache somewhere without the website reflecting it. Three, some people are going around and signing the log as if it were a legit find then stealing a bug without mentioning it. Still, it's a shame that someone would go around intentionally stealing something that people have spent time (and money, those bugs cost a few bucks) on. I have heard of this guy before, and hope we don't have a copycat here...