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Yep, I went to bat for this thing over there yesterday and basically the “tally-wackers” drove me crazy. I found no “rule” or any banning of logging finds at cache events – so my 21 finds are staying. It would, however, be nice if they came up with a different login icon for event finds, also keep numbers separate, and yet allow you to log them to keep track. At this point, does not sound like that is gonna happen. I laughed too when I read about logging 55! That ought to really stir up the pot – yikes!
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”[This message has been edited by lonesumdove (edited 05-11-2006).]
I was at Russell’s event, all the temporary caches were fun to find, well planned and he put a ton of work into it. For those of us looking for them, some were easy and some more difficult, but still in my opinion a legitimate find. They were not any different than other finds I have gotten on my own so what is the difference? This was a great chance to socialize, meet other geocachers and pick up tips on great ways to hide stuff (Russell is good at that). If I am in it to get my numbers up (maybe I am and maybe I am not) or if I choose to only do “quality” caches (as some people put it), that is MY choice! I am not hurting anybody am I? Who cares if I get to 1000 caches in 10 years or 2? I think we are all doing it for the fun and for me it is to get my can off the couch and meet new people. Russell, don’t let this get to you, you did a fine job and we all had a blast. I look forward to an event in the fall and plan on logging each and every find. Thank you again.
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”Hope this is not too late. I have been researching buying a new GPS and have read many complaints about the unit you mentioned. If you go to the groundspeak forums and look under the Software and equipment threads you will find this and other links regarding your unit. This particular link talks more about the altimeter malfunctioning, but seems like the unit as a whole has a few problems. Good luck and I hope this helps!
http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=129478
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”Congratulations! It was really nice to meet you in Kewaskum. Wish we would have had more time to sit and visit and get to know each other a little more, maybe I can come along with you girls sometime while caching and learn some tricks from the experts!
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”Way to go! I am still plugging along… 3000 seems really far way!
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”Hey thanks to everybody for your help!!! My friend ended up having the original owner of the GPS come over and they worked at it for a long time and it was the NMEA setting! They got it to work and now hopefully she can get out to have some fun and find some caches!
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”I am not sure about the card, I really don’t even know what that is… sorry. The waypoints actually only took seconds to look like they loaded. We had only picked 10 close to home. Thanks for trying to helps us!
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”Hey great to see you made it to 100 too! I was in the soaking pouring rain to get that 100th, so I know I am really hooked. Me and Mr. MagOO look forward to meeting you at Russell’s event. Wonder who will get to 200 first 😉 – let the race begin…. ha!
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”Thanks everybody! This is so much fun and I am very grateful to Earth Angel for getting me started and for all the beautiful doves she brings for me! 🙂 Also thanks to all the others who have helped answer my questions and get me going! I love to hide ’em as much as find ’em and have a few more coming soon!Onward to 200!
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”[This message has been edited by lonesumdove (edited 04-03-2006).]
Do you need to bring a dog to attend? I can’t get the link to work on the computer that I have. Thanks.
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”I am plugging along trying to make 100! Thanks for all your help and congrats on your stats. (I’m a poet don’t cha know it)
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”I also was curious as to what it was? Would love to know…. 🙂
“ARGH – I know it’s here somewhere…”Here are two combined lists that I found on gc.com and gave me some great ideas. Hope they help others as well.
Small US flags
US flag pins
modeling clay
insect repellent wipes
carabiners
Energizer squeeze lights
stickers
bags of toy soldiers
water colors
mini screwdriver sets
allen wrench sets
gel pens
boxes of crayons or colored chalk
emergency rain ponchos
packs of AA batteries
collectable coins (buffalo nickels, indian head pennies, SBA or Sacagawea dollars)
music CD’s
blank RW CD’s
cassettes (blank and recorded)
calculators
clip on safety strobes
bungee cords
LED key lights
“euro” stickers & other decals
mini sewing kits
maps (hiking & road)
software
travel packs of Wet Ones or Baby Wipes
Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars
key rings
packs of Hefty Handi Sacks
bags of balloons
velcro fasteners
interesting buttons
padlocks
foreign money
Slinky Jrs.
kazoos
movies on VHS & DVD
office supplies (packs of paper clips, thumb tacks, Post-Its, etc…)
Mylar emergency blankets
decks of cards
new wallets
Pick Up Sticks
individual packs of Armor-All & Rain-X wipes
survival whistles
travel packs of facial tissue
Wheresgeorge bills and stamps
Geocaching.com hats, pins, patches and compasses
Metal bookmarks (BDalton clearence $1.00)
Mini notebooks with mini pens (Michaels $1.00)
Address books (Michaels $1.00)
Mini note cards (Michaels $1.00)
Mini Doodle posters (Michaels $1.00)
Multi colored pencil (Michaels $1.00)
“regular sized” notecards (Michaels $1.00)
Heart shaped playing cards (Target $Spot)
Family card games (Target $Spot)
Drink Coozie (Target $Spot)
Tangle Jr (Walmart $1.50)
Set of 3 caribeaners (Walmart $1.00 in automotive)
Set of 2 hide-a-keys (Walmart $1.00 in automotive)
Pair of gloves (Walmart $1.00 in automotive)
Sets of 4 Pencils, Spiderman, Strawberry shortcake etc. (Walmart crayon isle $1.00 each)
Modeling clay (Walmart crayon isle $1.00)
First aid kits (Dollar Tree)
Mini Sharpies (Staples $1.00)
Sidewalk Chalk (Bi-Lo $.79)
Mini Windchimes (Hobby Lobby $1.75 50% off!) this was my favorite find!
“I know it’s here somewhere…”[This message has been edited by lonesumdove (edited 03-09-2006).]
Those are really neat! I will be ordering some myself. Kids and women are easy to find stuff for in the caches. What kind of items do guys favor? I hid some magnetic key holders, a Christmas light bulb replacement kit, a magnifying glass, but I am looking for other ideas.
Another good idea! I think alot of nonprofit organizations like the Chamber of Commerce of local towns/cities may have things that they would give out to promote tourism in their town as well as fire departments/police departments to promote fire safety, 911 awareness, etc… for kids. Not only is this stuff free, it promotes your town and also educates at the same time.
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