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    Geocaching without a GPS.

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

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    Well done on finding caches without a GPS, I have enough problems finding the cache with the GPS never mind just using a compass and map.

     

    It does state the following in GC guidelines:

    "GPS usage is an essential element of geocaching. Therefore, although it is possible to find a cache without a GPS, the option of using accurate GPS coordinates as an integral part of the cache hunt must be demonstrated for all physical cache submissions."

     

    I may give it ago without the GPS one day and see how I get on.

    Yorkie30

    Garmin Vista HCX, is it just me?

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

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    now all i need to do is get my head around loading the caches in in bulk. now that is another subject that i will look into unless someone can point me in the right direction.

     

    Thanks to all and again i will let you know

    Cheers

     

    Goodluck with the reset, touch wood my Vista HCX is still working fine after 11months.

     

    I do a Pocket Query on GC, save it to my computer from the email, open in easy GPS, select all the Geocaches and send to GPS. All very easy, I can't beleive I used to enter them all by hand in the past.

     

    Some people use other programs that are better like GSAK but because Easygps works for me I haven't changed yet and it was free to download from here: http://www.easygps.com/

     

    Goodluck

    Yorkie30 :)

    TB and Geocoin missions and photos

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

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    Does anyone else get fed up after espcially going out of their way to assist a bug or coin with a mission, uploading photos and decent logs and then having no response from the owner?

     

    It wouldn't take much to say thanks, would it?

    I agree entirely and the problem is both ways. Isn't it annoying when people don't photograph TBs completing their mission or even read what is the mission of the TB they have picked up. Part of the problem is with the web site which does not demand a log entry when you deposit a TB.

     

    Agree with both views.

     

    I would like to see more information in a log when it is dropped off but I am guilty of it too. To easy to drop it without a proper log. :(

    SSSI and Nature Reserve Questions

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

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    Hi all,

     

    Is there a difference between a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Nature Reserve area when it comes to hiding caches. I know you need permission to hide on a SSSI but what about Nature Reserves?

     

    I've found a spot for a cache close to my home but it's coming up as a Nature Reserve on the Magic map. I've looked on the SSSI Natural England website and the area isn't showing up on their list of SSSI's.

     

    Any help or advice on these matter would be greatly appreciated and probably save me wasting a lot of time when looking for future cache sites :smile:

     

     

    You need permission from whoever owns the land for any cache. If its a nature reserve then the reviewer with normally ask for information regarding who you gained permission from and the nature of the permission.

     

    If in doubt contact your local reviewer via email with the location details and see if they can offer any advice or start by looking on the geocaching UK Website:

     

    http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources/permish.html

     

    I managed to get permission from the local ranger by approaching him in person and explaining what I wanted to do and where. This I have heard works better then approaching the head offices or cold calling organizations.

     

    Goodluck.

     

    Yorkie30 :lol:

    Bad spelling on cache pages

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

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    I suffer with dyslexia but I try not to use it has an excuse.

     

    I do use a spell checker and I also ask wifey to read my cache pages before I send them for review.

     

    Just remember, I may get all the right letters but not always in the right order. :D

     

    I think its funny that people who use a computer to gain information to do the hobby they enjoy are complaining about spelling and gramer on a website forum when I feel its the computer that has killed the art of spelling and grammer by people relying on spell checkers and no longer using pen and paper.

     

    I am a gardener for gods sake and I have to use a comptuer every day and when I send emails they are all spell checked first. I have a dictionary somewhere in the house but I can't tell you the last time I used it.

     

    I don't have any A levels or a degree but I can use a GPS and a map. I can even use a compass!!! :wacko:

     

    P.S Wife checked this before posting. :rolleyes:

    £100 Best GPS ?

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    Ok Guys & Gals..Simple what would you very nice folks recommend as a good GPS for around the £100...

     

    Been looking at the Garmin eTrex Venture HC

     

    Can you get UK maps for this model, I'm a little new to all this but learning fast ...lol

     

    Any help as ever most appreciated ...

     

    Pete...

     

    I have a Vista Hcx which is very good. If you want maps then a colour screen is better to see the icons on.

     

    A colour legend is also good at just over £100. http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/705/g...trex-legend-hcx

     

    There are lots about for just over £100 but below that you are looking at the Etrex H which is very good but can be limiting after a while.

     

    I am sure everyone will have their favorites but I think any of the H etrex series are very good and if you can afford the colour screen it will be better in the long run.

     

    There is lots of information already on the forums giving advice.

    Mobile Phone Contracts

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    Now that ive been looking i think i might get a basic garmin for around £60

     

    anyone think this would be useful http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2174/...13c73e01188459b ?

    or maybe this one http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/422/g...wly-overhauled-

    The first link is to a sat nav. This is no good for guiding you off-road.

    The Garmin eTrex (second link) was replaced a couple of years ago by the eTrex H series. I would say that the H series is the minimum entry level device these days, certainly if you don't want to be upgrading after 5 minutes.

     

    Try searching the forums as there are loads of threads on this subject which will help you chose.

    You can compare device features at Garmin.com.

     

     

    I agree you need the Etrex H as a starter. Its a much better signal and can be used in wooded areas too.

     

    It does not have a map and you may bet bored with it if you get into the sport.

     

    Etrex H : http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/739/garmin-etrex-h

     

    Also consider: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-eTrex-Legen...9887&sr=8-2

     

    The legend is worth the money because if you get into the hobby you will not get frustrated with it after 5 minutes.

     

    Goodluck and happy geocaching

    Yorkie30.

    TB "Discovered" but not moving?

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

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    Not too sure where's the best place to post this question - still a newbie so will pester the UK crowd for now! ;-)

     

    I've got a TB (Trakabulldog to be exact) that's so far travelled to a cache in Germany. It's been there some time and keeps being discovered but not moved on. There appear to be many trackables in the cache so maybe it's a hotel. My German isn't good enough to tell! My question is, why do the cachers just log it as discovered and not move it on? While it's reassuring to know it's still there, it's a bit fustrating.

     

    The cache is GC133XW.

     

    Cheers!

     

    Emma

    x

     

    Hi this a a basic translation of the cache page. It maybe worth sending the owner an email to ask if he/she can move your cache on for you.

     

    Kempener Old Town

     

    The original Kempener Altstadtcache was laid in November, 2003 and twice gemuggelt. But because a visit Kempens is worthwhile always, I have decided to sketch a new distance with new tasks and a new Cacheversteck. The way to the Cache leads through the historical center of the town Kempen from the Lower Rhine, is approx. 2.0 kms long all together and suited for baby carriage. The Cache is suitable for families with children very much and also excellently with public means of transportation to reach.

     

    The best starting point for the Old Town guidance is the free parking lot N 51 ° 21,710 - E 006 ° 25.055

     

    ATTENTION: The journey leads about the Kempener inside ring. This is a one-way street!!!

    The coordinates of the Caches are, well obviously, at a height of approx. 2 meter on metal.

     

     

    In the CACHE: The local residents are informed everything, but respects please to Muggels which to itself on the sidewalks or in cars consider if you open the container. The container during the log gene please close.

     

    PLEASE, TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION: Indeed, this is no Themencache, but it would be nice, if to itself in the Cache predominantly things fond of children befindenwürden.

    The Cache is not especially big and very breakable. The Cacheversteck against it is extremely robust and is not on the private property behind the wall.

    Return of the quality cache

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted

    Out of curiousity, would you consider an Australian flag pin to be a decent swap? I'm thinking of ordering some of these.

     

    Thanks

     

    Yes they would be much better then the broken pencil sharper, a out of date train ticket, half of pencil and the top half of a toy car I found in a cache today. Had a decent log book and good containner so I can only think people put tat in and took goodies out. Either do a decent swap or TNLN.

    Anyone lost a Geocache near Beaulieu - New Forest?

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted

    Working from N 50° 48.447 W 001° 30.284 the site threw UP GC189NB as the nearest active cache, but that's over 1.7 miles away. However I'm wondering if it's the remains of a unpublished cache from way back in 2003.

     

    This might help confirm it

    Long Description

    Container is not disguised and is a tupperware container about 6" x 6" light blue top and clear base.It contains a variety of bits and pieces including a compass - two AA type batteries - thermometer (digital) some glass beads - velcros strips - a map of where you are - variety of coins - a small tourch - log book -pencil - and some other bits. Help your self but please leave anything in return. Thank you.

     

    This one was placed on the general area of the Beaulieu Aerodrome (RAF Beaulieu)

     

    Deci

     

    Hi Deci,

    This sounds like it maybe the one, it was fully exposed and matches the description above. We have done the whos knocking on ovens door and its not that one and all the others in the area seem miles away.

    It can't be a puzzle cache can it? Not many puzzles in this area though.

    My father in law is happy to collect it and remove it the next time he is out and about if no one comes forward soon. We don't want to leave rubbish in the forest after all the hard work people have done to get the permissions we need to place caches in the forest.

     

    Thanks for your help.

    Yorkie30.

    Anyone lost a Geocache near Beaulieu - New Forest?

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted

    Hi Folks,

     

    My father inlaw has seen a gecocache container with a sticker on at Beaulieu areodrome in the new forest. The contents was empty except for a peice of paper inside and the lid was off and it was full of water.

    He emptied it out and put the lid back on and rehide the item where he thought it should be.

    I am unable to see any caches at this location on the maps and dont have the co ords.

     

    Any ideas???

     

    Yorkie30.

    Which GPS?

    in United Kingdom and Ireland

    Posted

     

    In desperation I have now bought an etrex h. I am very impressed with this little cheapo. It locks on while the Satmap is still loading its program and I have the feeling it gets me to the right co-ordinates more surely than the Satmap. I'm sorry I have no experience of the other Garmins so cannot comment on the Oregon etc.

     

     

    I had an etrex H which is great vavlue for the money and is very accurate. I have a Vista HCx now and it is great too but I still find the old Etrex H will lock on the cache quicker, and it will sometimes be more accurate. My wife loves it, plus its bright yellow so its harder to lose. :cool:

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