The San Diego Thread

[+Dr. Boggis]

Does anyone live anywhere in the county that's getting any sunlight at the moment? We're getting a bit May-greyed out here at the coast and would like somewhere to go on Sunday that lives up to the name.

 

Don't say the desert though, 100F+, no thanks!

Hi Toby, I would highly recommend doing the Sandy Creek Cowboy caches before you head back! It should be sunny out there this weekend and not too hot (yet)!

 

Well, we got out in the sun (and have the pink patches to prove it) - had a great time screaming up the S6 to Mt. Palomar yesterday (just sightseeing, not caching). I'm going to miss the Alfa and the mountain roads

 

I definitely want to do at least some of the Sandy Creek caches before I leave, but I don't think my cachemobile is really suited. I'd gladly tag along if anyone fancies doing the SCCCs on Sunday 28th (Mrs. B is away so that makes it easier for me) - I'll post a message in the SDCET thread.

Edited May 15, 2006 by Dr. Boggis

[+Cornerstone4]

GC1CA8 Second out of the chute needs to be maintained also. Its listed as Yrium's and mine, but all I did was hide it. So its actually his

 

If you have any that are closer to home, that you'd like to have adopted, let me know. We get up there pretty regularly, as you know.

 

It's going to seem strange not bumping into you on Sunday mornings

 

We'll be dropping back by from time to time just to see to see the kids and grandkids, and our roots go back to the mid 1850s for this area.

I was thinking of archiving my 5 caches here in the Elsinore area but if you want any of them your welcome to them

 

I'll help you keep an eye on the Elsinore area caches as well. Leave them active for now.

[vagabond]

GC1CA8 Second out of the chute needs to be maintained also. Its listed as Yrium's and mine, but all I did was hide it. So its actually his

 

If you have any that are closer to home, that you'd like to have adopted, let me know. We get up there pretty regularly, as you know.

 

It's going to seem strange not bumping into you on Sunday mornings

 

We'll be dropping back by from time to time just to see to see the kids and grandkids, and our roots go back to the mid 1850s for this area.

I was thinking of archiving my 5 caches here in the Elsinore area but if you want any of them your welcome to them

 

I'll help you keep an eye on the Elsinore area caches as well. Leave them active for now.

 

Well ok, I was going to archive them but there are now 3 cachers that say they will keep an eye on them.

So I'll leave them active

[+Let's Look Over Thayer]

So what's on your iPod...

 

Don't Tell My Wife I'm Out Geocaching (She Thinks I'm Getting Drunk At The Bar)

[+Snake & Rooster]

So what's on your iPod...

 

Don't Tell My Wife I'm Out Geocaching (She Thinks I'm Getting Drunk At The Bar)

 

That sounds like C-4 singing.

[+GoBolts!]

So what's on your iPod...

 

Don't Tell My Wife I'm Out Geocaching (She Thinks I'm Getting Drunk At The Bar)

[+TrailGators]

So what's on your iPod...

 

Don't Tell My Wife I'm Out Geocaching (She Thinks I'm Getting Drunk At The Bar)

Edited May 16, 2006 by TrailGators

[+Chuy!]

... I don't think my cachemobile is really suited. I'd gladly tag along if anyone fancies doing the SCCCs on Sunday 28th...

Unless you have a lowrider, your cachemobile will make it.

[+GoBolts!]

FYI:

If you are logging a TB or a coin but not keeping it use the "discovered" feature...It only requires one log (you do not have to drop it) it saves time does not remove it from the cache/person that has it and cuts down on the notices sent to people that are watching caches/events.

That is all...

[+Team Geogeeks]

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE MOM'S OUT THERE.

 

Hey! I'll take those well wishes! I had a GREAT mother's day! My oldest got me flowers.....I couldn't believe it. He's a great kid. The other one made me something in school. It had a picture of Roxy. It really was the best! And those of you that know roxy...it's easy to create a pic. One ear up, one ear down and a patch over the eye, it was perfect!

 

Okay, on the road again this week, will do some caching up in Sack of Tomatoes this week. (Sacramento).

[+GoBolts!]

On the 26th I depart for two weeks in D.C. and one week caching the East (Including a hook-up with DocDitto). If you have any bugs or coins that would like to make the trip...(one way or RT) let me know.

Thanks

 

PS Yes Harmon if you pack yourself into a suitcase, and put a TB tag around your neck, you can go.

Edited May 16, 2006 by GoBolts!

[+SD Rowdies]

On the 26th I depart for two weeks in D.C. and one week caching the East (Including a hook-up with DocDitto). If you have any bugs or coins that would like to make the trip...(one way or RT) let me know.

Thanks

 

PS Yes Harmon if you pack yourself into a suitcase, and put a TB tag around your neck, you can go.

Carry-on or luggage compartment?

[+Team Geogeeks]

On the 26th I depart for two weeks in D.C. and one week caching the East (Including a hook-up with DocDitto). If you have any bugs or coins that would like to make the trip...(one way or RT) let me know.

Thanks

 

PS Yes Harmon if you pack yourself into a suitcase, and put a TB tag around your neck, you can go.

Carry-on or luggage compartment?

 

Harmon, If you could fit into Roxy's dog carrier, you're welcome to use it.

[+GoBolts!]

On the 26th I depart for two weeks in D.C. and one week caching the East (Including a hook-up with DocDitto). If you have any bugs or coins that would like to make the trip...(one way or RT) let me know.

Thanks

 

PS Yes Harmon if you pack yourself into a suitcase, and put a TB tag around your neck, you can go.

Carry-on or luggage compartment?

 

Luggage compartment...I don't think you will fit under the seat or in the overhead.

[+TucsonThompsen]

Just watching a little CNN Anderson Cooper 360° right now.

 

Quick! Someone tell him to reach down and to his left. He's standing 10 ft from

my Geocache at Border Field State Park!

 

Seriously! get that man a GPSr!

 

--TT--

[+habu!]

NASA's latest mistake:

 

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12808222/wid/11915829

 

...They shoulda used a 60csx

[+habu!]

Just watching a little CNN Anderson Cooper 360° right now.

 

Quick! Someone tell him to reach down and to his left. He's standing 10 ft from

my Geocache at Border Field State Park!

 

Seriously! get that man a GPSr!

 

--TT--

 

Would that be GCJMVQ?

[+SD Rowdies]

NASA's latest mistake:

 

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12808222/wid/11915829

 

...They shoulda used a 60csx

Gosh, what's wrong with that? That's the way I often find micro caches.

[+Team Adelos]

NASA's latest mistake:

 

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12808222/wid/11915829

 

...They shoulda used a 60csx

 

What happened to the good old days, when you could just blame people.

[+Toby's Gang]

Last week at the MTRP Armistice and Barbeque, there was still some discussion as to the actual location of the Miramar boundaries and the incidences in those areas. I was interested too so I asked the engineer at my company to create this map for me.

The lines are based on the San Diego County Assessors maps so the locations aren't guaranteed but they're usually pretty darn close.

 

The first screenshot shows those boundary lines. The second also shows the caches in the area. Notice how far into Federal land we have gone.

 

The area labeled Military Reservation is actually the old Camp Elliot so I don't know how this affects us or if the Marines even patrol there.

 

If you want the kmz file so you can open it in Google Earth, just email me and I'll send it to you.

 

Remember, this all just my opinion and I'll be out there with everyone else getting those caches.

 

 

 

[+Team Adelos]

Last week at the MTRP Armistice and Barbeque, there was still some discussion as to the actual location of the Miramar boundaries and the incidences in those areas. I was interested too so I asked the engineer at my company to create this map for me.

The lines are based on the San Diego County Assessors maps so the locations aren't guaranteed but they're usually pretty darn close.

 

The first screenshot shows those boundary lines. The second also shows the caches in the area. Notice how far into Federal land we have gone.

 

The area labeled Military Reservation is actually the old Camp Elliot so I don't know how this affects us or if the Marines even patrol there.

 

If you want the kmz file so you can open it in Google Earth, just email me and I'll send it to you.

 

Remember, this all just my opinion and I'll be out there with everyone else getting those caches.

 

 

Great information. If that is accurate, I guess we wont be heading out there. Thanks for putting that together. I would like that map overlay. Very cool.

[+Toby's Gang]

Last week at the MTRP Armistice and Barbeque, there was still some discussion as to the actual location of the Miramar boundaries and the incidences in those areas. I was interested too so I asked the engineer at my company to create this map for me.

The lines are based on the San Diego County Assessors maps so the locations aren't guaranteed but they're usually pretty darn close.

 

The first screenshot shows those boundary lines. The second also shows the caches in the area. Notice how far into Federal land we have gone.

 

The area labeled Military Reservation is actually the old Camp Elliot so I don't know how this affects us or if the Marines even patrol there.

 

If you want the kmz file so you can open it in Google Earth, just email me and I'll send it to you.

 

Remember, this all just my opinion and I'll be out there with everyone else getting those caches.

 

 

Great information. If that is accurate, I guess we wont be heading out there. Thanks for putting that together. I would like that map overlay. Very cool.

Oh, just go ahead and go there. It’s easier to ask for forgiveness then permission.

 

Shoot me an email and I’ll reply and send you the attachment.

[+GoBolts!]

Hi,

Have a nice day and happy caching!

Edited May 20, 2006 by GoBolts!

[+Kealia]

Aloha from up North!

 

Looks like I may be getting a new client that is based in San Diego - can you say "business trip"?

 

Not sure what's happening yet as I was out sick all last week and just catching up on email, but a trip (followed by quarterly trips) could happen soon.

 

Once I know I'll post where I'll be and ask for cache recommendations of course.

For now, consider this a heads up so you have time to hide the women and children .

[+Duncan!]

Aloha from up North!

 

Looks like I may be getting a new client that is based in San Diego - can you say "business trip"? biggrin.gif

 

Not sure what's happening yet as I was out sick all last week and just catching up on email, but a trip (followed by quarterly trips) could happen soon.

 

Once I know I'll post where I'll be and ask for cache recommendations of course.

For now, consider this a heads up so you have time to hide the women and children

 

Good place to start: Must do caches in SD

Cya,

 

D!

 

Edit: Whoops, meant to quote Kealia

Edited May 22, 2006 by Duncan!

[+Cornerstone4]

Aloha from up North!

 

Looks like I may be getting a new client that is based in San Diego - can you say "business trip"?

 

Not sure what's happening yet as I was out sick all last week and just catching up on email, but a trip (followed by quarterly trips) could happen soon.

 

Once I know I'll post where I'll be and ask for cache recommendations of course.

For now, consider this a heads up so you have time to hide the women and children .

 

As you know, my wife won't have anything to do with caching...and my kids weren't scared of you when they met you!

 

Let me know when you are coming down. I'll see if I can manage to hang out for more than 2 finds this time around!

Edited May 22, 2006 by Cornerstone4

[+Let's Look Over Thayer]

Last week at the MTRP Armistice and Barbeque, there was still some discussion as to the actual location of the Miramar boundaries and the incidences in those areas. I was interested too so I asked the engineer at my company to create this map for me.

The lines are based on the San Diego County Assessors maps so the locations aren't guaranteed but they're usually pretty darn close.

 

The first screenshot shows those boundary lines. The second also shows the caches in the area. Notice how far into Federal land we have gone.

 

Interesting. That Blue Line across Spring Canyon is remarkably close to the place where my forward progress was impeded by those guys in the cammies...

[+Chuy!]

Interesting. That Blue Line across Spring Canyon is remarkably close to the place where my forward progress was impeded by those guys in the cammies...

As with the MTRP Rangers, I suspect if you go after 4p, you're likely to avoid the fuzz/commandos.

[+FlagMan]

This was distributed throughout our neighborhood and I thought you all might be interested, especially the General and Harmon:

 

The Miramar Fire Department will be conducting several Prescribed Burns in the Camp Elliott area during the months of May & June, 2006. The project area includes several miles of fuelbreaks in East Miramar. This series of prescribed burns is designed to reduce hazardous fuel growth along primary fire control lines in East Miramar and is part of the Air Stations annual vegetation management program to reduce wildfire risk.

 

Prescribed burning involves the use of hand-held firing devices to set fire to pre-determined stands of vegetation. Fire is applied only under a specific “prescription” where factors such as temperature, humidity, winds and the moisture content within the vegetation are favorable for burning. Frequently called “controlled burns”, these fires are intended to create a patchwork or “mosaic” pattern of vegetation in the wildlands. This helps to reduce the intensity of wildland fires by removing the dead vegetation found in older plant (chaparral) communities.

 

Smoke from the burning will be visible in the Scripps Ranch Community and some drift smoke may blow into local neighborhoods. Efforts will be made by Fire Managers to burn when prevailing winds will carry the smoke away from the community and into the uninhabited areas of East Miramar. Coordination with the San Diego Air Pollution Control District is made on a daily basis to adhere to the strict guidelines and State laws governing prescribed burning within the local air basin.

Edited May 24, 2006 by FlagMan

[+Team Geogeeks]

This was distributed throughout our neighborhood and I thought you all might be interested, especially the General and Harmon:

 

The Miramar Fire Department will be conducting several Prescribed Burns in the Camp Elliott area during the months of May & June, 2006. The project area includes several miles of fuelbreaks in East Miramar. This series of prescribed burns is designed to reduce hazardous fuel growth along primary fire control lines in East Miramar and is part of the Air Stations annual vegetation management program to reduce wildfire risk.

 

Prescribed burning involves the use of hand-held firing devices to set fire to pre-determined stands of vegetation. Fire is applied only under a specific “prescription” where factors such as temperature, humidity, winds and the moisture content within the vegetation are favorable for burning. Frequently called “controlled burns”, these fires are intended to create a patchwork or “mosaic” pattern of vegetation in the wildlands. This helps to reduce the intensity of wildland fires by removing the dead vegetation found in older plant (chaparral) communities.

 

Smoke from the burning will be visible in the Scripps Ranch Community and some drift smoke may blow into local neighborhoods. Efforts will be made by Fire Managers to burn when prevailing winds will carry the smoke away from the community and into the uninhabited areas of East Miramar. Coordination with the San Diego Air Pollution Control District is made on a daily basis to adhere to the strict guidelines and State laws governing prescribed burning within the local air basin.

 

This explains the large fire I saw on the way home from the airport on Miramar Air Base last night. I wondered what it was about. There was nothing about it on the news last night. Thanks Flagman!

[+Dr. Boggis]

Anyone here done any caching in the Seattle area? We're going up there at the end of next week, just for a long weekend, staying a couple of nights in Olympic NP and a couple of nights in Seattle. Probably not a lot of caching time, so recommendations of quickies, virtuals, things with a nice view and not overnight hike jobs would be highly appreciated! I've PQd some of the bookmarks from the Northwest forum but it's not that easy to know what sort of caching those folks like or where the caches are.

 

(As a side note, we should probably get a Bookmarks thread going for SD county in this forum).

[+Cornerstone4]

Anyone here done any caching in the Seattle area? We're going up there at the end of next week, just for a long weekend, staying a couple of nights in Olympic NP and a couple of nights in Seattle. Probably not a lot of caching time, so recommendations of quickies, virtuals, things with a nice view and not overnight hike jobs would be highly appreciated! I've PQd some of the bookmarks from the Northwest forum but it's not that easy to know what sort of caching those folks like or where the caches are.

 

(As a side note, we should probably get a Bookmarks thread going for SD county in this forum).

 

In Seattle itself, Kerry Viewpoint Park is supposed to be the best view of the city. The sunsets here are supposed to be great. It is only a virual though.

 

The people at Groundspeak recommended this one to me, but we didn't have time to go there. Other than logging the Groundspeak headquarters cache, all the rest of the caching I did was on the other side of the Sound by Bremerton.

 

Have fun.

[+TrailGators]

It is only a virtual though.

Hey there's nothing wrong with virtuals with great views! They mark cool spots and they never get muggled!

[vagabond]

Anyone here done any caching in the Seattle area? We're going up there at the end of next week, just for a long weekend, staying a couple of nights in Olympic NP and a couple of nights in Seattle. Probably not a lot of caching time, so recommendations of quickies, virtuals, things with a nice view and not overnight hike jobs would be highly appreciated! I've PQd some of the bookmarks from the Northwest forum but it's not that easy to know what sort of caching those folks like or where the caches are.

 

(As a side note, we should probably get a Bookmarks thread going for SD county in this forum).

 

In Seattle itself, Kerry Viewpoint Park is supposed to be the best view of the city. The sunsets here are supposed to be great. It is only a virual though.

 

The people at Groundspeak recommended this one to me, but we didn't have time to go there. Other than logging the Groundspeak headquarters cache, all the rest of the caching I did was on the other side of the Sound by Bremerton.

 

Have fun.

Is the Navy hospital still there in Bremerton, I spent almost 6 months there in 1960 in the orthopedic ward

[+PassingWind]

Neat

http://local.live.com./

 

http://www.birdseyetourist.com/

http://www.passthepoi.com/

 

Who will be the first to post the coolest San Diego view?

PassingWind

[+Cornerstone4]

Anyone here done any caching in the Seattle area? We're going up there at the end of next week, just for a long weekend, staying a couple of nights in Olympic NP and a couple of nights in Seattle. Probably not a lot of caching time, so recommendations of quickies, virtuals, things with a nice view and not overnight hike jobs would be highly appreciated! I've PQd some of the bookmarks from the Northwest forum but it's not that easy to know what sort of caching those folks like or where the caches are.

 

(As a side note, we should probably get a Bookmarks thread going for SD county in this forum).

 

In Seattle itself, Kerry Viewpoint Park is supposed to be the best view of the city. The sunsets here are supposed to be great. It is only a virual though.

 

The people at Groundspeak recommended this one to me, but we didn't have time to go there. Other than logging the Groundspeak headquarters cache, all the rest of the caching I did was on the other side of the Sound by Bremerton.

 

Have fun.

Is the Navy hospital still there in Bremerton, I spent almost 6 months there in 1960 in the orthopedic ward

 

To be honest, I don't know.

 

There was a facility in Port Orchard, which was where we actually stayed. We drove by the shipyards on the way to catch the ferry across the sound to Seatlle.

 

There is actually a cache to be had on the ferry trip as well. You need to spot different points along the route to claim the virtual.

[+GoBolts!]

Please Help!

I have a (tpg) file of DC metro stations...

However comma I don’t have National Geographic topo...

Is there way I can use/convert this file for use in GSAK or map source?

 

PS Last chance for Coins or TBs going east...I leave tomorrow.

[+RocketMan]

Please Help!

I have a (tpg) file of DC metro stations...

However comma I don't have National Geographic topo...

Is there way I can use/convert this file for use in GSAK or map source?

 

PS Last chance for Coins or TBs going east...I leave tomorrow.

 

GPSBabel should do the job for you. GSAK uses GPSBabel to do all of its exporting, but for some reason, it doesn't provide importing capability (i.e. you can only open GPX and LOC files in GSAK). GPSBabel has a simple front end windows app that you will get when you download the program. It will convert all kinds of stuff in either direction.

 

Dave

 

Edit: Here is the list of things it will convert.

Edited May 25, 2006 by RocketMan

[+SD Rowdies]

Please Help!

I have a (tpg) file of DC metro stations...

However comma I don’t have National Geographic topo...

Is there way I can use/convert this file for use in GSAK or map source?

 

PS Last chance for Coins or TBs going east...I leave tomorrow.

Yes you lucky boy. ExpertGPS can import .tpg files and export to other formats.

Edited May 25, 2006 by SD Rowdies

[+GoBolts!]

Please Help!

I have a (tpg) file of DC metro stations...

However comma I don't have National Geographic topo...

Is there way I can use/convert this file for use in GSAK or map source?

 

PS Last chance for Coins or TBs going east...I leave tomorrow.

 

GPSBabel should do the job for you. GSAK uses GPSBabel to do all of its exporting, but for some reason, it doesn't provide importing capability (i.e. you can only open GPX and LOC files in GSAK). GPSBabel has a simple front end windows app that you will get when you download the program. It will convert all kinds of stuff in either direction.

 

Dave

 

Edit: Here is the list of things it will convert.

 

Wow...once again YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!

Thanks that was supper easy and will save me hours of work.

[+Cornerstone4]

 

PS Last chance for Coins or TBs going east...I leave tomorrow.

 

Have a safe trip. See you when you get back.

 

Oh, by the way, feel free to use the following text when you get back:

 

 

1 of 500 caches found on my power caching trip back east.

 

TFTC

 

GoBolts!

 

Just cut and paste from there...

 

[+TrailGators]

 

PS Last chance for Coins or TBs going east...I leave tomorrow.

 

Have a safe trip. See you when you get back.

 

Oh, by the way, feel free to use the following text when you get back:

 

 

1 of 500 caches found on my power caching trip back east.

 

TFTC

 

GoBolts!

 

Just cut and paste from there...

 

[+Let's Look Over Thayer]

This showed up on the "bikes" mailing list at work. I thought you all might be interested...

 

During yesterday's ride Dan and I were able to speak to the Ranger at Sycamore Canyon/martha's Grove preserve. He was telling us that he wanted to make sure that we were all out of the area before dark due to the Cougars that are frequenting the area. He was telling us that this cougar has been tracked going from Big Sky Preserve (by Lake Poway) over into the Sycamore Canyon Preserve nightly on his way to visit a female that is closer to the Miramar area. Apparently this cougar has mated with a female in Big Sky and she has a couple of Cougar cubs from him and he is also courting the female near the 52 freeway in the Miramar base. This male cougar is supposed to be around 110lbs. He spends some time in Sycamore at night going to and from Big Sky and the eastern end of the Miramar Base (using that wildlife corridor (Tunnell) under the 52 freeway by Fortuna Peak.

This guy really gets around...if he'd spend more time caching instead of chasing the ladies, he'd probably have some pretty good numbers by now...

[+TrailGators]

This showed up on the "bikes" mailing list at work. I thought you all might be interested...

 

During yesterday's ride Dan and I were able to speak to the Ranger at Sycamore Canyon/martha's Grove preserve. He was telling us that he wanted to make sure that we were all out of the area before dark due to the Cougars that are frequenting the area. He was telling us that this cougar has been tracked going from Big Sky Preserve (by Lake Poway) over into the Sycamore Canyon Preserve nightly on his way to visit a female that is closer to the Miramar area. Apparently this cougar has mated with a female in Big Sky and she has a couple of Cougar cubs from him and he is also courting the female near the 52 freeway in the Miramar base. This male cougar is supposed to be around 110lbs. He spends some time in Sycamore at night going to and from Big Sky and the eastern end of the Miramar Base (using that wildlife corridor (Tunnell) under the 52 freeway by Fortuna Peak.

This guy really gets around...if he'd spend more time caching instead of chasing the ladies, he'd probably have some pretty good numbers by now...

 

Is there a Big Sky Preserve by Lake Poway? I think he means Blue Sky Preserve....Anyhow I guess we were lucky that we did those Blue Sky caches as a group!

Edited May 25, 2006 by TrailGators

[+Cornerstone4]

 

PS Last chance for Coins or TBs going east...I leave tomorrow.

 

Hey Dave!

 

I do have a bug for you...

 

Do you think you have room for this in your carry-on bag?

 

 

[+SD Rowdies]

This showed up on the "bikes" mailing list at work. I thought you all might be interested...

 

During yesterday's ride Dan and I were able to speak to the Ranger at Sycamore Canyon/martha's Grove preserve. He was telling us that he wanted to make sure that we were all out of the area before dark due to the Cougars that are frequenting the area. He was telling us that this cougar has been tracked going from Big Sky Preserve (by Lake Poway) over into the Sycamore Canyon Preserve nightly on his way to visit a female that is closer to the Miramar area. Apparently this cougar has mated with a female in Big Sky and she has a couple of Cougar cubs from him and he is also courting the female near the 52 freeway in the Miramar base. This male cougar is supposed to be around 110lbs. He spends some time in Sycamore at night going to and from Big Sky and the eastern end of the Miramar Base (using that wildlife corridor (Tunnell) under the 52 freeway by Fortuna Peak.

This guy really gets around...if he'd spend more time caching instead of chasing the ladies, he'd probably have some pretty good numbers by now...

 

Is there a Big Sky Preserve by Lake Poway? I think he means Blue Sky Preserve....Anyhow I guess we were lucky that we did those Blue Sky caches as a group!

I've seen the tracks in that tunnel and down at the pond near "Duck Blind" cache. That big boy makes me think of the seventies if y' know what I mean.

Edited May 26, 2006 by SD Rowdies

[+TrailGators]

This showed up on the "bikes" mailing list at work. I thought you all might be interested...

 

During yesterday's ride Dan and I were able to speak to the Ranger at Sycamore Canyon/martha's Grove preserve. He was telling us that he wanted to make sure that we were all out of the area before dark due to the Cougars that are frequenting the area. He was telling us that this cougar has been tracked going from Big Sky Preserve (by Lake Poway) over into the Sycamore Canyon Preserve nightly on his way to visit a female that is closer to the Miramar area. Apparently this cougar has mated with a female in Big Sky and she has a couple of Cougar cubs from him and he is also courting the female near the 52 freeway in the Miramar base. This male cougar is supposed to be around 110lbs. He spends some time in Sycamore at night going to and from Big Sky and the eastern end of the Miramar Base (using that wildlife corridor (Tunnell) under the 52 freeway by Fortuna Peak.

This guy really gets around...if he'd spend more time caching instead of chasing the ladies, he'd probably have some pretty good numbers by now...

 

Is there a Big Sky Preserve by Lake Poway? I think he means Blue Sky Preserve....Anyhow I guess we were lucky that we did those Blue Sky caches as a group!

I've seen the tracks in that tunnel and down at the pond near "Duck Blind" cache. That big boy makes me think of the seventies if y' know what I mean.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight?

Edited May 26, 2006 by TrailGators

[+Tex&Capie]

I have a couple of questions...Has anyone ever experienced GPSr failure when used around hearing aides? Took my dad geocaching and every time he held the receiver it went haywire. Can small electric devices affect a GPSr like this?

 

Second question. Does anyone know how you can request a replacement benchmark for one that is missing?

I went to find a benchmark while in Texas and all I found was an engraving in a rock outcrop. I think it would be nice to replace what was stolen.

 

[+Let's Look Over Thayer]

I have a couple of questions...Has anyone ever experienced GPSr failure when used around hearing aides? Took my dad geocaching and every time he held the receiver it went haywire. Can small electric devices affect a GPSr like this?

Potentially, at least, yes. Fundamentally, a GPSr is a radio receiver -- it picks up the signals transmitted by the constellation of NAVSTAR series satellites to determine its position.

 

Anything that blocks those signals (such as foliage or concrete) will disrupt reception. In addition, other transmitters, if operating at the right frequencies, can interfere with those signals. Many electronic devices (especially digital devices) transmit all sorts of low power radio frequency (RF) noise. If brought close enough to a GPSr, an interfering device could disrupt your ability to get a good position fix. (There is a lot of concern about this in aircraft. The FAA is considering whether GPS can be used as the primary mechanism for aircraft positioning/navigation and, for some reason, they want to know if the passenger in seat 10C with his laptop will screw it up...)

 

Now having said all that, I have never heard of a hearing aid interfering with a GPSr. Usually, the concern is the other way round, e.g. cell phones or other devices interfering with hearing aids.

[RM975]

I am taking the family on an easy day trip to the pertoglyphs at Little Blair Valley, Anza Borrego State Park. After that we are going up the the split at Borrego MT. We are going to do some Geocaching along the way. If anyone is interested, email me.

 

rm975@yahoo.com