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@Error3 wrote:

its south of the rail

It is possible this strange mapping issue might be part of the problem….but again that is speculation.

I have never seen the maps show such different locations before…very interesting.

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This is actually odd…Google Maps shows the cache north of the tracks…my maps and Google Earth show it South of the tracks…

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@Team Black-Cat wrote:

Looking at those coords on a map, I think I know what the hold up is…

145 feet from a railway? That’s borderline publishable if the rail is still active.

1.3. Inappropriate or Non-publishable Placements

This page is an extension of our Geocache Listing Requirements / Guidelines.

If your cache is reported by the land owner or land manager as being an unwanted intrusion, Groundspeak will respect their wishes, support their request and take action.
Additional regulations and laws that apply only to your country and region may further restrict cache placement. Some park systems also have specific geocaching rules. Local geocaching organizations or your local reviewer are often able to provide information on regional requirements.
A cache may be disabled or archived if (list is not exhaustive) one or more of the following is true. If your cache is located within one of the areas listed below and you have complied with special regulations by obtaining written permission or a permit, please explain this in a “Note to Reviewer.”
Placement does not meet all guidelines.
Cache placement is in an area that is highly sensitive to additional foot and vehicular traffic including but not limited to archaeological sites, historical sites and cemeteries.
Cache defaces or destroys property (public or private) either in the hiding of or searching for the cache.
Cache is near active railroad tracks. In the United States we generally use a distance of 150 ft (46 m) from tracks. Other local laws may vary.
Cache is problematic due to its proximity to a public structure including and not limited to highway bridges, dams, government buildings, military bases, schools, hospitals, airports and other such locations.
The Review Process outlines steps to take if your geocache has been placed on hold, temporarily disabled or archived.

That’s not to say this is a problem…just one possibility…or the reviewers just haven’t gotten around to your listing yet. They will contact you if there is a problem.

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They get to them when they can…they also read these boards (on occasion).

If you feel an inordinate amount of time has past and your cache still hasn’t listed (several days) drop one of the reviewers a note and inquire….politely. Sometimes they need to do a little extra checking on some listings….or gasp, have other more pressing commitments in real life that require dealing with.

Glad your cache is up.

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@Northwoods Tom wrote:

@Lostby7 wrote:

Never coat a tick with anything…it is an urban myth that this is a good idea; it’s actually dangerous. They often regurgitate into your blood stream if agitated filling you with possible disease.

I did a search on the internet and found medical journal/articles, etc. that back this up. Also some that have other opinions. Here’s one that I found interesting, apply “permethrin” it dies and falls off. Think I’ll stay with the tried and true “pull firmly straight out” and avoid the tick “sauces”.

….glad you did a search. Too many folks just take things they hear as truth without looking into the facts for themselves. I find it surprising how many websites out there suggest putting chemicals…or even vaseline on ticks…there is a ton of misinformation on this subject out there.

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@Northwoods Tom wrote:

@hack1of2 wrote:

As one who has never had the pleasure of extracting a tick (I’ve only had to brush them off my clothes), what is the best method for tick removal?

They actually come out quite easily if you get them soon enough before they have really dug in. Straight outward pressure and you often get a little piece of your own skin on their mouth parts. May sound gross but the alternative is a bloated tick down the road. As a dog owner, that’s when you seem to find them on the pups. If the tick is large enough, I’ve often placed mineral oil around the head (Can’t breath or so the urban myth goes?) which they say causes them to back out some and make them easier to remove. Seems to work but it may be junk science.

Never coat a tick with anything…it is an urban myth that this is a good idea; it’s actually dangerous. They often regurgitate into your blood stream if agitated filling you with possible disease.

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@huffinpuffin2 wrote:

Had 20 or 30 of the little beasties trying to make a Find on us yesterday

Had that happened to me I’d never go geocaching again…those buggers really creep me out.

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Pull em straight out (no twisting them in one direction or the other; they are not screws)…no chemicals or matches…if the head remains leave it you’ll do more damage and possibly get an infection by digging around in there. Yes it is gross but your skin will eventually push it out on its own…and obviously disinfect the area once you pull it off.

You can get tick removal tools at most sporting goods stores if needed.

…TG for PNGs. This is a bad year for ticks; I’m staying out of the woods.

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@STEMmom wrote:

I try one recommended by Garmin but I could not figure it out.

Garmin’s site is a fail. It’s too bad cuz they really had potential.

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@Todd300 wrote:

Got two logs from two cachers that said the cache was found but didn’t have a pen to sign log?

How hard can it be to walk back to your car, get a pen, and go back to sign the log.

I would let this go except the same log was written at other local caches too.

Hmmm.. to delete or not to delete.

There is always grass nearby…I have used a smear of green in the past without incident…just be sure to mention it in the log…I often grab a pic of the cache as well in case additional proof is needed.

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GCAC70 Cliff Dweller
It’s been gone since 2006.

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@Mister Greenthumb wrote:

@beccaday wrote:

Ooh! I’m interested!

I can’t sell it to you. You’ll go hide water caches and then I won’t have a canoe to get them.

I have three kayaks….Mr. Greenthumb is welcome to borrow one.

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@Mister Greenthumb wrote:

Here’s a perspective from a hiders point of view. We have hidden over 400 caches. We held an event last Saturday that drew many out of the area cachers and all of our local friends. Between the 10 new hides and our others in the area we had over 300 “found it” logs and less tha 5 dnf’s. I felt bad about those who had the dnf’s and gave out hints to help to a few of them. While we hide our caches to be found we up the challenge through terrain and longer hikes at times. I don’t know the hider being questioned so I won’t criticize his motives, but I don’t see the point of hiding large quantities of caches that are either poor quality or deceptive in nature. The point that I agree with most strongly that someone else brought up is how discouraging this can be for new geocachers. I will disagree with the notion of simply putting these caches on “ignore”. If the majority of our hides were poor quality and too difficult to find I know I would be criticized similarly for that and taking up space where quality caches could be placed. Geocaching would not exist if it wasn’t for the minority of those participating who hide the majority of the caches for everyone to find. With that being said I always tell new cachers who want to start placing hides that it is not your right to do so, but a privealage. So I hope everyone will hide resposibly and preserve this activity that we all enjoy.

LOL…I myself am responsible for almost 50% of the DNF total 😳

There are always going to be hiders you do not gel with…get over it and move along. I have a lengthy ignore list but I don’t go around waving it in peoples faces. If caches are not properly maintained or are contrary to the rules of the game report them and they will be taken care of. I have done this in the past and the system works great. Please try and keep the comments here civil. Discussion not attack.

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Great post CJ. I appreciate the notes you provided.

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@beccaday wrote:

@Lostby7 wrote:

@beccaday wrote:

Hm, I have a few caches on the Ice Age Trail but I’ve never used the IATCC….thing (don’t really know what that is). Should I be updating?

Are they EarthCaches? This an EC program….
If they are ECs…please list the GC numbers and I will take a look at em. Whether they are included in the program is up to the coordinator but I can get you her contact info.

I don’t think any of mine would apply. The only one that’s close is GC2E5BZ, which is on a short nature loop that joins the IAT but the EC itself is not actually on the IAT.

I did look at that listing…it might qualify. Did you want me to contact the IAT folks on your behalf to see if it will qualify for their awards program?

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