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    Edit to add: As I understand it the Reviewer's sole role in this game is to evaluate cache listings for guidelines compliance. I do not think that sending emails to warn cache owners about a perceived fake logger is part of the job.

    The note I got from our reviewer was as a cacher, who also had caches "found" by this person.

  2. I had a cache logged by this person, as well. I fired off a note to him, explaining that it looked a bit suspicious, and asked if I perchance knew him. I never received a response.

    The cache of mine this person logged has been disabled since February, and missing a little longer. And since I know all the people who have logged the find, I'm certain this person is falsely logging finds (at least on my cache). Several of the other caches that he/she "found" were disabled, making it look even more strange.

  3. I've found a few. You just need to watch carefully. A good place to hunt is in areas that have recently burned (brush fires, etc.).

    A side note - when you do hunt morels, first make sure of what you're picking, as many mushrooms (ex. false morel) can prove to be poisonous. Second, use a mesh bag - that allows the spores to spread as you walk, causing more to grow.

     

    Good luck in your hunting.

  4. There is a Greasemonkey script called "bag 'o tricks" that does just that. Works with the Firefox browser.

     

    http://www.lildevil.org/greasemonkey/

    I am running Greasemonkey's "bag 'o tricks" and I'm not seeing anything that will do that. And, in looking at the 'bag 'o tricks' web page it's not mentioned as one of it's features. Would be nice if it was.

    It's actually the Add Waypoint Finder that does that. It slaps a new entry box below the link box to the left of the screen.

  5. From a reviewer's standpoint (and no, I'm not a reviewer), I can just see the issues; say a cache is in the queue. The reviewer has to make a determination as to whether the cache is a micro or a non-micro (similar to the old virtual test). Then, when the reviewer does, the owner gets torqued off because "It's not really a micro," or the finders get there and expect something larger, and find a Mr. Magneto (or Bison Tube, film can, etc).

    I can see it now:

    Greetings,

     

    This geocache was brought to my attention as being in need of an owner maintenance visit, because it appears to be the wrong size container. The cache owner needs to check on this cache ASAP and either replace it with a larger container or archive it, after picking up any geo-litter. See the maintenance section of the Geocache Listing Guidelines.

     

    I've bookmarked this cache, and I will check back in two weeks or so to be sure that the maintenance has been done or at least a note posted here indicating your intentions. If no note is posed, I may be forced to archive the cache.

     

    Thank you,

     

    -Your friendly neighborhood reviewer-

    Geocaching.com - Volunteer Reviewer

    I wouldn't wish that upon anyone.

     

    The easiest remedy (besides banning micros, and I'm not opening that can of worms!), is to make sure the cache owner marks cache size on the description page.

  6. If you are passing through the Grand Rapids area on your way, any of the Two Happy Hikers multi caches would be worth making a stop. I've done three; they have several more that I haven't tried yet. The three I've found have been astonishingly well done.

     

    You might also drop a line to beangeek, my brother, who is stationed in the coast guard in St. Ignace. He's been doing some caching since he moved up there this year.

     

    ayryq

    I will add my vote for the Two Happy Hikers multis. Each cache is unique, unusual, and fun.

    Since you're already planning on working your way from South Michigan to the north, you should also look at the CSI series (The final, which has links to the entire series). They're all in great locations and well done.

  7. Tucked into the latest site update (21 Apr 09):

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    Release:

    ...1536: Unpublished Printer friendly pages

    Closed loophole which allowed viewing of an unpublished cache page using the print friendly view

    ...

     

    So apparently, there was a backdoor, if you could figure out how to use it. We had the problem here for a bit, too.

     

    There are other methods. For example, if a cache owner drops a bug before publishing, and a local cacher is watching it, they can find the general area.

     

    And it could be just as easy as talking with a friend.

  8. The one thing that surprises me is that the weekly Groundspeak mailing did not contain any mention of this change. I'm sure most cachers (or at least a good portion) get the mailing; wouldn't that have been the best method for communicating this change? I know of many people who don't read the forums. As this is a complete removal of ALRs, it may take a bit for those people to realize that the change took place, and may involve more than a bit of wrangling between TPTB/reviewers, cache owners, and finders on some of these caches.

  9. We agree with the OP sentiment also. We've stated we'll not renew our premium membership if this trend continues and all mystery caches are banned. With us, it's not exactly geocide, but more like "come any closer and I'll jump!" :rolleyes:

    Don't know where you're getting the idea that all mystery caches will be banned, but...

  10. ...one of the fun things as an owner, is to look at the comments in the log book...

    Most of the time, I've noticed that cachers don't tend to write in the log book. Just scribble a signature, and off to the next one. I'll admit that I do it, too, but I've been known to use a full page (and more) on a nice cache. Even the nice multi I found today was full of one-line logs.

    Actually, a cache I found today had a few sig cards in it. I did peruse them, and even noticed a couple things about one local cacher that I hadn't known, had the information not been on the sig card.

  11. I've noticed some issues with the forums, though the last couple days seem to be related to the website down screen - the only link on it is for the forums. I'd imagine they'll see a bit of a ... spike... at that point.

    That's not to say I haven't seen the issue otherwise, but it's very rare. If I can't get in, I just go caching.

  12. I'd at least fire off a note to your friendly local cache reviewer. Perhaps even a note to the cache owners, as well, but definitely one to the reviewer. Maybe one's supposed to be on top of a ridge and one at the bottom, or something similar. Who knows...

  13. Personally, I don't like commenting on whether or not I drop a bug. Often, if when I forget to drop one, I'll post a note on the page to facilitate the drop, and delete the note myself.

    That said, I don't think I'd delete bug drop notes on my cache pages. Not that I think it's wrong (I don't), but it's just not the way I am. I'd move on, and just ignore the guy, especially if he deletes logs like it appears he does.

  14. Has anyone had trouble setting up their Field Notes Account?

     

    I've followed the instructions on the coord.info site, and I received my device identifier and password. But whenever I plug them into the "Link To Device" page on GC.com, I get the following error: "No Account was found with the information provided". I've tried several different times, always with the same result. :laughing:

     

    In the meantime, the TextMarks SMS tool is working fine for me. I even logged a find via 41411, and got a reply that the cache was logged in my field notes. Of course, when I go to my Field Notes, there's nothing there.

     

    Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

     

    Thanks.

     

    I am getting the same error message. Not sure what is wrong. Anybody found the cure?

    Yup. Had the same problem, then inspiration hit:

    In your reply from 41411, you'll get the following:

    Hello! Link your

    account with

    device identifier

    XX#NNNNNN and

    password XXXX...

     

    Enter the entire identifier (XX#NNNNNN), where XX is a two letter combo (mine was TM), the pound sign (#), the numbers, and then the password is the 'PIN.' After putting the whole identifier in, it took right off.

  15. You could also set up a filter in your e-mail program (provided you use one), that moves all geocaching mail to a separate folder, especially for geocaching. Then, once in a while, you can peruse them to make sure you don't have any 'pressing' issues.

     

    From the sounds of things (you're receiving two weekly mailings), is it possible that you have two accounts? That would explain the multiple weekly mailings.

  16. There is already an attribute for this, so you are already covered

    Which one? The "reference point"?

    This one: public-yes.gif

    The way I'm reading this, is that the OP is looking for adding a 'child' waypoint, similar to parking coords, for the nearest public transportation station.

    Personally, I'd just add/edit a reference waypoint on the cache page, make it public, and give a nice detailed description.

  17. So, the first time I sneak back into this forum in AGES, and I have to stumble onto this! Argh!

    Well, at least I have time to start saving up for this. Now, I just have to hope my luck is different on order day.

     

    Wish me luck....

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