+QDman Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 (edited) We work at the UCSD Medical School in the Pathology department. Wow there are a whole bunch of lab cachers here Don't forget the crime lab. I really loved the Questioned Documents course I took while doing my masters. Thanks, I really loved teaching it. ;-) Edited November 2, 2005 by QDman Quote Link to comment
+Chuy! Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 (edited) I have changed my caching name... I was tired of people mistaking it for a feminine hygeine product....and I liked "Duncans!" exclamation point! Copy Cat; well, sort of. Edited November 2, 2005 by Chuy Quote Link to comment
+QDman Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I have changed my caching name... I was tired of people mistaking it for a feminine hygeine product....and I liked "Duncans!" exclamation point! Copy Cat; well, sort of. Well, if the "Change Your Name to a Chuy Cache" fad catches on, I have dibs on this one. Quote Link to comment
+Chuy! Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I was thinking of putting a cache near these turbines and calling it "Blow Me", but I haven't had the guts to do it, yet. Quote Link to comment
+PassingWind Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 or "Passing Wind" Quote Link to comment
+pqcachers Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I was thinking of putting a cache near these turbines and calling it "Blow Me", but I haven't had the guts to do it, yet. Hopefully they wouldn't approve it. Quote Link to comment
+Tex&Capie Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Anyone care to share their favourite caches around Carlsbad? Friends of ours live up there and we want to go geocaching with them. TIA! Quote Link to comment
+Chuy! Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I was thinking of putting a cache near these turbines and calling it "Blow Me", but I haven't had the guts to do it, yet. Hopefully they wouldn't approve it. Approved caches: Mickey Mouse Balls Sharks got Balls! Ducks With Balls We've Got Big Balls Got Balls? Swinging Balls (OK enough of the balls) It Sucks? It Blows? The Sucky Thang This Sucks Cameltoe Cache Blow me Away It has to do with context. There are caches with the words "dick", "slut" and "boob". Quote Link to comment
+GoBolts! Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 (edited) Close To Home 2 Was enabled as of today....It only took 3 e-mails to Admin over the last 6 months....and a few to the, MIA, owner...who never responded. Man I am a cache adopting fool. PS Read the logs...this cach has quite a history. Edited November 3, 2005 by GoBolts! Quote Link to comment
+RUSCAL Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Anyone care to share their favourite caches around Carlsbad? Friends of ours live up there and we want to go geocaching with them. TIA! I enjoyed "The Batiquitos Lagoon Cache" as my first find. My son and I did it at night which added to the fun. Nscaler hid it a few years ago, and I adopted it when he moved South. Have fun, Ruscal Quote Link to comment
+Dan-oh Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I was thinking of putting a cache near these turbines and calling it "Blow Me", but I haven't had the guts to do it, yet. When we're out in the Palm Springs area, I try and convince my kids that "those big fans" are making it so windy. Oh yeah, Calvin's dad is my hero! Quote Link to comment
Tinfoil Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Dan-Oh, I bet you also tell your kids that Mount Rushmore was created naturally by rain and erosion! Tinfoil-Hat Head Quote Link to comment
+PassingWind Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Question: What's the exact HTML code needed to generate a link in your forum signature ? I've tried several options without success. Quote Link to comment
+Let's Look Over Thayer Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Oh yeah, Calvin's dad is my hero! Do these conversations sound familiar? Q. Dad, will you explain the theory of relativity to me? I don't understand why time goes slower at great speed. A. It's because you keep changing time zones. See, if you fly to California, you gain three hours on a five-hour flight, right? So if you go at the speed of light, you gain more time, because it doesn't take as long to get there. Of course, the theory of relativity only works if you're going west. Q. Why do my eyes shut when I sneeze? A. If your lids weren't closed, the force of the explosion would blow your eyeballs out and stretch the optic nerve, so your eyes would flop around and you'd have to point them with your hands to see anything. Q. How do bank machines work? A. Well, let's say you want 25 dollars. You punch in the amount and behind the machine there's a guy with a printing press who makes the money and sticks it out this slot. Q. Sort of like the guy who lives up in our garage and opens the door? A. Exactly. If so, please seek help. Statistics show that children who had a "Calvin's Dad" are 5.7 times more likely to become a "Calvin's Dad" when they grow up. Break the cycle. Quote Link to comment
+Team Adelos Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I was thinking of putting a cache near these turbines and calling it "Blow Me", but I haven't had the guts to do it, yet. When we're out in the Palm Springs area, I try and convince my kids that "those big fans" are making it so windy. Oh yeah, Calvin's dad is my hero! That is just too funny. I will have to use that one! Adelos Quote Link to comment
+Dr. Boggis Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Question:What's the exact HTML code needed to generate a link in your forum signature ? I've tried several options without success. It should be standard HTML, not the BBcode stuff that works on posts in the forums. So instead of using URL in square brackets, you have to use pointy brackets <> around this: a href="http://www.mylink.com" then write what you want the link to underline, then another set of pointy brackets enclosing /a I've changed my sig to test it... Quote Link to comment
+Dr. Boggis Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Question:What's the exact HTML code needed to generate a link in your forum signature ? I've tried several options without success. It should be standard HTML, not the BBcode stuff that works on posts in the forums. So instead of using URL in square brackets, you have to use pointy brackets <> around this: a href="http://www.mylink.com" then write what you want the link to underline, then another set of pointy brackets enclosing /a I've changed my sig to test it... OK, that didn't work for me either. Miragee's sig has an extra bit of HTML within the starting tag, saying target="_blank" so I've just put that in mine to try it.... Quote Link to comment
+Dr. Boggis Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 OK, so to get your sig changes to take effect you have to click on the "Forums" link while logged into the main gc.com site. But my link still doesn't work. Hmm.... Probably should be trying this in the Testing area really..... Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Be on the look out for the all new "Blonds Run Amuck Commemorative Smashed Penny". Coming to a cache near you. Quote Link to comment
+PassingWind Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Be on the look out for the all new "Blonds Run Amuck Commemorative Smashed Penny". Coming to a cache near you. pic please...... Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Question:What's the exact HTML code needed to generate a link in your forum signature ? I've tried several options without success. You use the code with the brackets around it, instead of the HTML '<' and '>' like this, except without the spaces. [ URL=http://www.URL.com/ ] Name of link [ /URL] I remember it took me quite a while to figure that out . . . Quote Link to comment
+Duncan! Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Close To Home 2 Was enabled as of today....It only took 3 e-mails to Admin over the last 6 months....and a few to the, MIA, owner...who never responded. Man I am a cache adopting fool. PS Read the logs...this cach has quite a history. Funny, after I had my adventure with this cache, I offered to adpot it. The owner refused my offer. Way to go, Dave! D! Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Be on the look out for the all new "Blonds Run Amuck Commemorative Smashed Penny". Coming to a cache near you. pic please...... If only I could remember how..... Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Be on the look out for the all new "Blonds Run Amuck Commemorative Smashed Penny". Coming to a cache near you. pic please...... If only I could remember how..... Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I'll go to the banter page and work on my photo shop skills....... Quote Link to comment
+SD Rowdies Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) http://www.smashingpennies.com/ See FAQ's. Edited November 4, 2005 by SD Rowdies Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Be on the look out for the all new "Blonds Run Amuck Commemorative Smashed Penny". Coming to a cache near you. Where do you get these made? I assume you don't have your own penny smasher! Quote Link to comment
+PassingWind Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) Be on the look out for the all new "Blonds Run Amuck Commemorative Smashed Penny". Coming to a cache near you. Where do you get these made? I assume you don't have your own penny smasher! Put them on the railroad track and cross your fingers. This is what you do in MN when it's winter 8 months out of the year.... Smashed Pennies Edited November 4, 2005 by PassingWind Quote Link to comment
+SD Rowdies Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I'll go to the banter page and work on my photo shop skills....... Want some lessons little girl? Quote Link to comment
+HelBob Duo Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 http://www.smashingpennies.com/ See FAQ's. I want one! I want one! Add it to my collection. Harmon, you're a naughty ol' man! Quote Link to comment
+PassingWind Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) Be on the look out for the all new "Blonds Run Amuck Commemorative Smashed Penny". Coming to a cache near you. Trade ya for a San Diego Geocoin ! Edited November 4, 2005 by PassingWind Quote Link to comment
+SD Rowdies Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) Harmon, you're a naughty ol' man! Who, me? Want some donuts little girl? Edited November 4, 2005 by SD Rowdies Quote Link to comment
+PassingWind Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) :D :D Edited November 4, 2005 by PassingWind Quote Link to comment
+RocketMan Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Harmon, you're a naughty ol' man! Who, me? Want some donuts little girl? Do Ex Nuns read the Forums? Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Be on the look out for the all new "Blonds Run Amuck Commemorative Smashed Penny". Coming to a cache near you. Trade ya for a San Diego Geocoin ! oh yes....will trade for any coin!! Quote Link to comment
+blonds run amuck Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Harmon, you're a naughty ol' man! Who, me? Want some donuts little girl? donuts?? I only fall for this line...."want some diamonds little girl?" Quote Link to comment
+PassingWind Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) Thought some of you may find this website interesting: HPWREN High Performance Wireless Research & Education Network cameras. They're pretty helpful for checking on regional conditions (like forest fires!). And in case your wondering: Quote: The primary need for a guidelines update was because of Waymarking.com's soft rollout yesterday. The main change was to add a new section at the end of the Guidelines to deal with cache types that are no longer available for new cache submissions. Everything about locationless, virtuals, webcams and earthcaches now appears in a new section, called "Guidelines that Apply to Grandfathered Cache Types." Among other things: (1) the maintenance requirements for existing grandfathered caches remain in effect; (2) it's made clear that all locationless caches will be archived and locked at the end of this year; and (3) the present plan for existing virtuals and webcams to remain on the geocaching.com site as "grandfathered" is stated. Note: the text says "Caches which existed before August of 2005 have been allowed to remain as grandfathered caches." This was accurate when Hydee and I were writing the new draft in August, but to match reality, the sentence needs to be changed to read "November of 2005." Sorry for any confusion on that. There were other changes and clarifications unrelated to the Waymarking.com rollout, but these were minor in comparison. Edited November 4, 2005 by PassingWind Quote Link to comment
+SD Rowdies Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) Harmon, you're a naughty ol' man! Want some donuts little girl? donuts?? I only fall for this line...."want some diamonds little girl?" Dang, was it the hat? Edited November 4, 2005 by SD Rowdies Quote Link to comment
+SD Rowdies Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Harmon, you're a naughty ol' man! Who, me? Want some donuts little girl? Do Ex Nuns read the Forums? O Jesus! ... I didn't think about that. Quote Link to comment
+Dr. Boggis Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) Has anyone noticed the new thing on your "My Cache Page", a little link on the side saying "My Stat Bar"? It controls your little box of stats and the message for your profile link. Even though you could already change the text with a little wangling, they've now made it much easier - have a look! Go to your own My Statbar Edited November 4, 2005 by Dr. Boggis Quote Link to comment
+TFTC Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) Has anyone noticed the new thing on your "My Cache Page", a little link on the side saying "My Stat Bar"? Great, now I'm off on a distraction to get that in my forum sig (which is probably not going to work!) - On edit: it did work, as a link! Edited November 4, 2005 by ahimsa Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Has anyone noticed the new thing on your "My Cache Page", a little link on the side saying "My Stat Bar"? It controls your little box of stats and the message for your profile link. Even though you could already change the text with a little wangling, they've now made it much easier - have a look! Go to your own My Statbar Yes, but only because I couldn't find the link to the PQs because they rearranged the page. It would be nice if GC had a little blurb called "What's New" on your profile page. They could also add future enhancements to that same blurb! Quote Link to comment
+PassingWind Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Has anyone noticed the new thing on your "My Cache Page", a little link on the side saying "My Stat Bar"? It controls your little box of stats and the message for your profile link. Even though you could already change the text with a little wangling, they've now made it much easier - have a look! Go to your own My Statbar Try this website too: Stat Generator Quote Link to comment
+boulter Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Yeah, but the most common (in my opinion) manipulation of the waypoint names is to change the first two GC characters, include the standard GC number after that, follow with a space and then follow with what ever other stuff anyone wants to add. So, all Boulter needs to do is change the first two characters to GC and then dump the first space and everything after it. In the old days when I used to program with BASIC, this would be a piece of cake with string commands. RM Alright, someone want to send me a PQ with the most "common" form of smartname to see if I can reliably guess if it's a smartname or not? What about a waypoint like GCXX? How would I tell if it's actually GCXX or "shortened" from GCGCXX? Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 (edited) Yeah, but the most common (in my opinion) manipulation of the waypoint names is to change the first two GC characters, include the standard GC number after that, follow with a space and then follow with what ever other stuff anyone wants to add. So, all Boulter needs to do is change the first two characters to GC and then dump the first space and everything after it. In the old days when I used to program with BASIC, this would be a piece of cake with string commands. RM Alright, someone want to send me a PQ with the most "common" form of smartname to see if I can reliably guess if it's a smartname or not? What about a waypoint like GCXX? How would I tell if it's actually GCXX or "shortened" from GCGCXX? This is the smart name format that Rocket Man was referring to: %typ1%con1%drop2 %ter1 Examples: TRABCD 1 (GCABCD) TSDEF 2 (GCDEF) Perhaps you could just add checkbox options like: 1) Replace first 2 characters with GC 2) Drop space and everything to the right of the space Or you could just add a checkbox for certain smartname formats like: Convert smartname: %typ1%con1%drop2 %ter1 Anyhow, I just sent you a gpx file using this smartname format for 500 caches in San Diego. Thanks for looking at this! Edited November 5, 2005 by TrailGators Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 For what it's worth, I use this format for the Smart Names on my GPSr and in Cachemate: %smart=6 %con1%typ1 It is easier to find the cache by name that way . . . For Mapsource, I add the Terrain and Difficulty: %smart=6 %con1%typ1 %dif1%ter1 Quote Link to comment
+RocketMan Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 For what it's worth, I use this format for the Smart Names on my GPSr and in Cachemate: %smart=6 %con1%typ1 It is easier to find the cache by name that way . . . For Mapsource, I add the Terrain and Difficulty: %smart=6 %con1%typ1 %dif1%ter1 There would be no way for a waypoint that was named using the %smart tag to get back to the GC number, so your naming in Cachemate would never be able to work for Express Logger. As a minimum, you have to keep the XXXX portion of GCXXXX in tact as part of the waypoint name. RM Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I don't use the Express Logger. I have the Opera browser, so from GSAK, I open each of the cache pages in a separate tab. Sometimes I have more than 30 pages open at a time . . . Using my brief notes in Cachemate, I just work my way through each of the cache pages and then close them when I have finished logging the details. Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I don't use the Express Logger. I have the Opera browser, so from GSAK, I open each of the cache pages in a separate tab. Sometimes I have more than 30 pages open at a time . . . Using my brief notes in Cachemate, I just work my way through each of the cache pages and then close them when I have finished logging the details. That's nice to know Miragee but.... RM and I were trying to work with Jeff Boulter (the author of the "Express Logger" website) to see if he could add an option to his website to support the smartnames that we use from GSAK. Quote Link to comment
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