SageTracey

The only time that I add driving directions is when there is a very good reason to approach from a specific direction. For example, I have a small series of caches on a track which can be accessed from both ends, but is much safer to do so from one end. Otherwise, as I don't know which way a cacher is coming from, it would be difficult to provide driving directions. I have not yet placed a cache which would benefit from using waypoints to indicate parking but hopefully one day.

Just a thought - does the cache have a field puzzle attribute? If so, then I would expect to have to do something more than find the cache container, i.e. as the OP did, find the hidden log book. But if it doesn't have a field puzzle attribute, then I would be inclined to suspect that the CO had forgotten to include a log book. Either way, it seems to me as though the OP had knowledge/experience of the CO's style of hiding which is why the OP thought to look harder at the container and find the hidden log book. FTF? Hmm, I choose not to enter that debate!

About 100 finds for me. I think you're very smart waiting to hide your first cache. Not only will you be certain that this is a hobby that you want to continue with, but you will also see a range of different hides. You will know what makes a good cache and what types of cache you like finding.

You could view it as an opportunity to educate the person. It's possible that they don't know that they have an unvalidated email account and that they are missing out on communications because of it.

Cully Long, the author, is on Facebook, and is very responsive to questions such as this.

It might help others to help you if you give some details about the brand and model of GPS you are using.

That's disappointing to hear. I have a Magellan eXplorist and also use Windows 8.1. However, I run a PQ, download it to my PC and then copy it to the GPSr. Have never had any problems doing it this way.

Do a PQ before you leave and save it to your phone for off-line use. Just be sure to turn off mobile data as you board the plane and you should be fine.

I always read the cache description (yep, that's me, I'm the one), so if I was doing your cache and reached a river crossing that was a surprise until I reached there, I would not only quit your cache but I would also be pretty unhappy. How am I supposed to bring the gear I need if multiple crossings of such a major river, as described by you, are a surprise?

When you are cycling along the road and spot a really interesting piece of wood and wonder whether you can possibly manage to pick it up and carry it home because it would make an awesome new cache - happened today as I was nearing the end of a multi-day charity bike ride - but I couldn't stop and pick up the wood because I was riding in a peleton and they just wouldn't understand!

You need to be on the Navigate to Cache page of the iPhone app, tap the three dots in the top right corner, select, Add Waypoint, enter your new coords (add a name if you like). Then back on the map, tap the new arrow, select set as target.

I suspect it must be in your browser and settings as I never have to re-log in.

It's an entirely personal decision provided you can come up with solutions for phone battery life issues and caching when you have no cell coverage. I have both a phone and a GPSr (entry-level, perfectly adequate for my needs and didn't cost the earth). I use the GPSr for planned trips where I have run a PQ and downloaded it to the GPSr. But for some occasions, I simply save the PQ to an offline list on my phone and carry a powerbank to charge up the phone.

I'll be the first to say it - kindly. Welcome to the game. I suggest that you find a few more caches before placing your own. Being a cache owner is great fun and also a great responsibility. You will be a better cache owner if you have more experience in finding caches first, reading this forums, reading the guidelines, and becoming more familiar with the game. Keep your sense of humour and your enthusiasm, and keep on caching.

I find that my iPhone is more accurate than my Magellan eXplorist GPSr and my husband's Samsung is quicker to settle and more accurate than both. The Magellan can take a long time to settle and seems to be more affected by surrounding buildings, trees etc than the phones. Again, it is a case of getting used to your device and working with it to get the best results.

Hmmm... I don't see that you have placed a geocache -- at least not one that was published on geocaching.com. If you had and it was archived, it would still be viewable through your profile. Contacting a local for some hands-on help would be an excellent idea. Certainly a better idea than to put absolute faith in on-line maps. OP didn't say she had published a geocache, she said she had placed one and was told she had the completely wrong coordinates - sounds to me as though her reviewer has provided this feedback before the cache is published. OP is now seeking help to resolve so she can get it published.

"...taking functionality away from the players that aren't in an economic position to pay to play this game is bad for business..." If they are not paying then they are not contributing to the business that is Groundspeak.

Perhaps trying logging out and back in again?

After you have downloaded the file, check to see if the file name includes .zip If so, then you need to unzip the file before you can copy and paste to your GPSr. Right click on the file and look for the unzip option. Once done, you should be able to see a heap of files with the extension .gpx These are what you need to copy and paste into your GPSr. Good luck.

When you find a cache you need to sign the piece of paper inside it. That piece of paper is called a log or log sheet. That is what you use the pen for. Then you need to come to the website and electronically log your find.

Cycling and caching go well together for me. I hang my GPSr around my neck on a lanyard and off we go!

The most enjoyable power trails have a variety of hides so each require their own page and description. If I'm checking out a power trail and find that all the cache pages are the same, I'm going to assume that all the hides are the same and I'm going to skip it.

I'm from south-eastern Australia and currently in Celebration (near Orlando), Florida and have found eight caches - but I guess the key reason I am here is for work, so maybe it doesn't qualify. But that's a lot of miles....

As others have said, create your own cache and include your rubber snake there - and give me some kind of a clue in the name or description so that I can choose to avoid it. Finding an unexpected snake (rubber or otherwise) in a cache would terrify me. I have even refused to pick up a fake spider cache that I KNEW was a fake spider. However, by letting me (and other cachers) know via your cache name or description would allow those cachers who don't mind to go ahead and find yours.

I usually cache with my geo-hubby but have gone out with others at different times. To be perfectly honest, I'd rather cache with my husband or alone. GZ can feel pretty crowded with too many people there. But I know of others who much prefer to cache in groups, so it's a personal preference thing.