HartClimbs

Yup, there's lots of good programs for using these idle CPU cycles. Just wanted to let people know that a geocaching team had been setup on the woldcommunitygrid.org. It's kind of neat - they track points, both individual and part of team, so the more geocachers that participate - the better! (of course, for those that care about the numbers!)

Whoever said NJadmin lives in New Jersey? Is the same approval lag happening nationally or is it just for NJ? If you are having difficulties corresponding with NJadmin, pick another approver and ask politely what the problem with the cache is. (or is this not the right way?) It appears that NJ Admin has been getting help. Two of my last three hides were approved by Pofe, whoever that is. Rumor has it that she'll be at tomorrow night's NJ cache event. Look for the approver wearing a red carnation.

Last I'd heard NJAdmin was back on the bottle and sleeping it off in some NJ drunk tank. She's a terrific approver - but sometimes the stress of ensuring caches are properly sited and clear of any toxic waste locations gets to her and - well, let's just say she needs to unwind a bit. I'm sure her paperwork will get processed shortly and bail posted - I'd expect your cache will get approved shortly. Good luck.

I think it's funny - if you read the logs in advance of searching for a cache - you've got to take the good with the bad. One cache I hid - I mentioned I was leaving a "shirt" for a FTF prize. It was a micro and the shirt was actually a WG$ folded up to look like a shirt (I wish I still had that website where I found the instructions for folding it like that!). You don't want to be mislead? Don't read the logs before you find the cache!

When you sign up and select "Join a Team" - look for team "Geocaching". (or look for other teams by name .... ie. Slashdot, IBM, etc....).

I'm cross posting this here - since I suspect there are several folks (like me) who only peruse the local forum! It's a great way to use those idle CPU cycles if you leave your PC on. CrossPost from Main Forum

Have a windows computer that you leave on most of the time? Put those CPU cycles to work! There's a grid computing project www.worldcommunitygrid.org that is using processing power from idle PC's to do analysis of proteins to help find effective treatments for disease. There's several of these worthwhile endevors - with grid programs setup for things ranging from searching for intelligent life in the universe (seti@home) to cancer cures, etc..... I had installed this on my PC a couple months ago and have been running with no ill effects. This specific project is a joint effort with IBM and is on the level. Anyway, if you have a computer that you leave on - and you take a look at the site and feel it's a worthwhile use of the idle cycles, I wanted to let folks know I'd created a GEOCACHING team (the contributors can group in teams or individually). There's teams for Slashdot, etc.. - I just thought with the techno-types who geocache - it might be of interest. Sadly, no LINUX version available yet - but it's promised for 2005. Take a look and I hope you find it interesting!

Congratulations - great log too! Having just attempted the first stage of that cache (and NOT at low tide), I can appreciate the muck! I'll get there eventually - maybe with cross-country skis?

As an avid climber - anything with groundfall potential still makes me nervous if I'm unroped. Let's see....heading a mile into a partially frozen swamp wearing snowshoes and waders - only to have a snowshoe come off under the ice about 3/4 of a mile out? Let's see, dangling under a rotten railroad bridge looking for a cache, hmmmm, how about canoeing out to an island only to have to climb a tree to snag the cache (THAT was a fun cache). Taking my whole family to try and find one of BrianSnat's most difficult caches in the area? (we turned around - and I went back solo the next day to bag it). That's part of the fun - pushing your limits! Risks? Part of life. Trick is - choosing your adventures wisely (or even better - having the skills and experience to ensure any mishaps are recoverable!). p.s. Walden - great picture! Get your hips out from the rock - it'll give you better purchase with your feet while you're bouldering! (looks like a neat cache!)

Much as I enjoy Marty's caches..... I passed on today's tidal marsh escapades.... Another day my friend!

I'm out for tomorrow. Both kids are sleeping over friends houses - so I'm facing the difficult choice of sleeping late with my wife in an otherwise empty house, or slogging through a swamp in below-freezing temps. Hmmmmmm...... Good luck guys - I look forward to reading your Find logs......

Nice job Dave! (fun cache, aint it?)

Odds of finding the cache and staying dry in freezing weather I'll be there....7:00am Monday with waders, snowshoes, mask, and snorkel.

I may join you guys as well - let me know if you are going (or Avro - if you're dropping your wife off at work, lemme know since you're right in my neck of the woods).

NJ - Location: In my family room.

What a great choice! That's not an easy cache for someone new! Kudos! Welcome to the club and I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the cache!

I'd forgotten about this but the EarthCache listing I'd submitted had gotten approved, listed, and found by several folks. Sounds like they enjoyed the hunt - and the destination - so I'm a happy earthcache lister!!! Cool.....

First - happy new year to everyone - here's hoping for a safe and happy new year for all the geocachers out there! Second - thought I'd share a perspective on why this time of year is so great. All the folks who received GPSRs for ChrismaHannukaKwansa are finding their first caches! It's a great thing to read the new logs and capture the enthusiasm of the new catchers. It's really neat reading the logs - and nice to see more people getting involved in the game! Anyway - happy near year, happy caching, and welcome to all the new cachers (here's to long, interesting logs!).

1. Do you take your GPS everywhere you go? Not indoors. 2. Do you lie in bed, thinking about the cache you DNFed? Naw, I just mark them as found and move on. 3. Do you take an alternate routes to work? Sure, but just to fool the government agents following me. Are they following you too? 4. Have you visited a $1.00 store twice in the past week? Yes, but not for caching - more for xmas stocking stuff. 5. Do you get excited when you see the rubbermaid aisle at the grocery store? No, but I *do* like the cereal aisle. 6. Has your ZIP lock bag consumption gone up 3000%? No comment. See question #3 7. Have you tried to convince a non-geocacher that geocaching is cool? Yes, unsuccessfully. 8. Do you visit in-laws when a new cache pops up near their home? Hmmm, hadn't thought of that! 9. Do you buy mints and eat them by the fistful just to empty the container? Does this question apply to peanut butter jars? 10. Do you have your own rubber stamp? Nope. 11. Have you ever used your GPS unit like a cell phone to avoid suspicion? Absolutely. 12. Is your daughter named Garmin? That's just sad.... Well, I failed the test (at least I think I did) - but I'm always up for a fun get-together with friends, so count me in Avro! Either day's fine. p.s. If anyone gets the Star Ledger in NJ - check the picture on the front page of the Morris Section - I'm pretty sure I see a GPS on that motorcycle in the background.... and I'm very sure it's a local cacher....

Congrats! Count me in for the steak celebration....

Sad news - I hope he's back on his feet (paws) again soon! Good luck with the doggy Doc!

The two I know about have 'Night' in the name. (that's one way to track some of them down). North of you is NighSweats.... SouthEast of you is Night Vision. Happy Hunting!

You're thinking of Bassoonpilot. "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.....now see what you've gone and done?!" What a great time of year - where people make an extra effort to spread joy and holiday cheer to their brethren. Time to reunite with old friends, and make new ones. (Unfortunately, that strange old uncle with halitosis still smells bad, even if he hasn't come around for a while). Here's wishing everyone a happy holiday season and a safe and happy new year.

Congratulations Alan!

Oh Skully - now you've done it. "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice".