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Originally posted by Cathunter:
Closest cache not found is “Enigma”, which I will never find unless someone holds my hand.
So you’re not a cryptographer, eh?
Good luck on your recovery Alan! Looking forward to many more years of now pain-free geocaching!!!
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Originally posted by houseofbrew:
I’m sure this isn’t a 100% accurate list, but at least it’s pretty close, and interesting to see how this sport is growing in WI:
(Note: new cachers in each month are determined by the date of their first cache)Jan 2004 – 31 new cachers
Feb 2004 – 17 new cachers
Mar 2004 – 49 new cachers
Apr 2004 – 107 new cachers
May 2004 – 79 new cachers
Jun 2004 – 79 new cachers
Jul 2004 – 111 new cachers
Aug 2004 – 74 new cachers to date.Total of 2004 to date: 547
Total of 2003 cachers: 352
Total of 2002 cachers: 170
Total of 2001 cachers: 77
Total of 2000 cachers: 1
Holy geocaching batman!!!! That’s a lotta new cachers!!! Absolutely amazing!!!
Who’s the lone one from 2000? Is it someone who is still active?
Sorry if it disappoints anyone, but I think I’ll refrain from the above mentioned dance and song, lolol! I’ll just leave my GPSr hanging out so it will be pretty obvious to a cacher that I’m a cacher, and to a geomuggle, who knows what they would think about me….. (Surveyor? Radiation readings? UFO collection info? Hmmmm…. The thoughts they must have….)
I’ve only run into a cacher on the trails twice ever – in January, I was on my way into a park to cache and ran into wzbt and he quickly shoved his GPSr in his pocket but mentioned something about “winter caching”. So we got to chat for a few minutes. The other time, I was on my way out of a park from caching and scared MrRRKing half outta his wits. (I was just so darn excited about the cranes I saw!!! LOL!)
I like the idea about geocaching business cards. Not only could it help a cacher remember just who they met on the trail, but it could have some info for a geomuggle to introduce them to caching. Either that, or to get it to look at least a little legit for the cop that checks on you, lol.
So I’m not the only one peeking at the weather for Saturday…. I won’t say a thing so as not to jinx any of it!!!!!
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Originally posted by Buy_The_Tie:
There will be a PDA there, whereby a “To-Do” list of all the caches can be beamed. The “To-Do” list will have co-ords, description, hints, etc…
If I have Cachemate, will I be able to beam to my Palm? Or will I need to get Plucker/Spinner in there before Saturday? I have never beamed a thing with it, so I am completely clueless, lol. I upload everything thru my cradle and only use the thing for the cache pages and some games I’ve also uploaded.
Interesting discussion. I’m having fun following it. (Honest!)
I’ve only been to two events before – the Caching Thru the Snow one and a breakfast. Caching Thru the Snow seems closest to what I expect this picnic to be like (except for this one will be a LOT warmer!!!). I do remember getting all the coordinates that morning and inputting them myself and yes, that was tedious. (I sure am hoping someone has a cable that will fit my Garmin 72 so I can upload them instead! ) But other than that, I remember a paper map that came with it so I could see my route very easily. Will there be a printed map at the picnic?
Otherwise, I feel I really have no other comparison since I haven’t been to an official WGA event yet. Because of that, I feel I have no right to say one way would be better than another. I have gone paperless, and even though that was a tough route for me initially, I would’t do it any other way now. I haven’t experienced the ease of uploading waypoints right into my GPSr yet, so I may be terribly spoiled by that this weekend!
I’m very excited to see everyone I have met before and to meet others I haven’t yet. I’m grateful a relatively small group folks have taken the time to set this up and do all the work so I can have a whole day of fun!
~Mama Fishcacher, who better decide pretty darn quick what she’s bringing for the potluck!!!!
Is there anything in particular you would like more donations of?
~Mama Fishcacher
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Originally posted by greyhounder:
I’m all registered and I plan on being there. The tricky part is deciding what sort of dessert to bring. Anyone have any requests?Bec
Chocolate is always good.
And any Rice Krispy Treats in front of me will quickly disappear as well.
~Mama Fishcacher
Even after seeing those pictures, I bet I’d still never recognize poison ivy…. ;o
I just figure if the leaves are shiny, I don’t want to be near it. I hope that’s a pretty decent rule of thumb.
Look in the “For Sale” folder of this board – looks like someone has a Magellan for sale for $100.
What an awesome photo!!!
Best wishes for many years of married and geocaching bliss!
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Originally posted by shrek & fiona:
we go by the name shrek & fiona and we are looking for some toys of them maybe small doll type thing cheap to put out in the caches that we go to does any one know where we can get some thing like that other than e bay thanks for the help
I’ll keep my eyes out and see if I can find any! Maybe some stores such as Target might be clearancing some out right now as they get ready to make room for all the *holiday* toys….
Welcome!!!!
Your next stop would be to go to this page:
http://www.geocaching.com/In the upper right hand corner, put in your zip code. This will create a list of the caches nearest to you.
Pick one of those caches on that first page. (I personally think it’s fun to find the first one close to your home.) Click on the name of that cache. All the information about that cache will come up on a new page. See the coordinates? (They will start with Nsomethingº something, Wsomethingº something.) You need to input those numbers into your Etrex Legend. (See your owner’s manual or maybe someone here with and Etrex can help also. That’s not me.)
Once you have them in your Etrex, you can make it point you in the right direction. (Once again, refer to owner’s manual or maybe someone here with an Etrex can help.) I would also recommend printing out the page of the cache to help you with your search – it helps to have the clues and description with you. And if you need a map to get you to the area, click on the picture of the map right near the logged visits section and MapQuest will pop up in another window and help show you how to get there. (Once again, if you do a really close cache first, you’re most likely to know the area/park you are headed to so it makes it a little bit easier.)
Take your Etrex and go find!!!! The first couple caches will really give you a feel for how to use your Etrex.
If someone who lives in your area is willing, they may be able to accompany you on your first cache or two (or more). Once again, that’s not me – I’m not near Milwaukee. But we have LOTS of cachers who are!!!! Or, if you’re willing to wait a couple weeks, join us at the WGA annual picnic and meet LOTS and LOTS of cachers and tag along for the caches there for some learning fun!!! Here’s a link to the page with the picnic info:
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=1441e516-9a9a-4e37-a9d9-1333c7cb7c12I sure hope I’ve been at least a little bit helpful. Welcome to Geocaching!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~Mama Fishcacher
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Originally posted by fishcachers:
I’ve finally cached in a different state! I found two in Minnesota last week.At the end of the month, I plan on adding Iowa to my list also.
I have now officially added Iowa to my list. (Thanks to some relatives dragging me out that direction for a family reunion!!! Yay! I got to take my mom along on her first geocache as well.)
Whee!!! Three states!!! LOL!!!
~Mama Fishcacher
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