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@Trekkin’ and Birdin’ wrote:

Is there some way to find out what cache has had the most visitors? Not necessarily just in WI, but anywhere?

Strange you should ask that. GetMeOutdoors and I were discussing how to do exactly that just the other day. I’ve figured out how to get the info out of GSAK, but the ended up with more questions than answers. The oldest caches will generally have the most visitors. The newest caches will have the highest overall find rate. Longest average log length seems to be a good indicator of a “good” cache. (If that’s what you’re actually looking for)
If I come up with anything interesting, I’ll post it here in a few days.
I didn’t realize that INATN had that info already. Even if it’s only based on data submitted via users found.gsk files, it should be pretty accurate.

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@GetMeOutdoors wrote:

…I guess I can’t really argue about it, all I can do is whine.

And you do it so well! 😉
Sorry! Uncalled for and off topic.
To be more on topic, let me state again that I have no concerns about how anyone else logs their finds. I do find it interesting, however, that quite a few proponents of logging temps state that the numbers don’t matter. When I look at some event logs, I see dozens of cut and paste “Found cache X while at the event” logs. If it’s not for the numbers, then why not mention each found cache in a single attended log instead?

A better way for anyone using GSAK is to keep track of finds there. You would have an accurate count of the caches you’ve found and wouldn’t irritate the no temps camp.

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@ArcherDragoon wrote:

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Sure it is…Who can Drive the Furthest to have fun at the Event???
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Now, I know it ain’t going to be me or RRGoinPostal…(the distance thing)…but we are still going to have fun. Grabbing a couple caches and have a couple drinks…(Personally…having a few more beers then the number of caches we will nab will be great this year) and sitting around the fire and BS-ing with a couple friends…the time of fun will be had!!!

A cheeze dragon in Wisconsin?
Keep an eye on this one guys! 😉

Off topic… sorry.

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I have avoided posting my thoughts on this because, for the most part, how others log their finds is of no concern of mine. Log ’em if you want to. Log chaches you haven’t looked for. Don’t care.
The point I take issue with is (paraphrased) “If I can’t log a bunch of caches, I don’t want to go to an event”. I am of the opinion that events are primarily social. If the social component of events isn’t enough to compel you to attend, then don’t. If you attend events only to log numbers, then I think you miss the whole purpose of events.
Everyone knows that INATN is BS, but the numbers aren’t the be all and end all of caching.

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We started with a trusty yellow eTrex, but it looks like I get to be the first to go off the board with a DeLorme Earthmate PN-20. I wouldn’t recommend it for caching yet, but they keep making it better. Being flash upgradeable, new features are added regularly.
The multi-level maps are great. The unit has routing for street AND trails, millions of POIs, 800 characters for waypoint descriptions and support for any size SD and SDHC cards.
I’m not sending it back. 🙂

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@rogheff wrote:

Wisconsin Geocachingdotcom Association?

LOL. That’s kind of what I was seeing, but I had to post it…

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This is an logo my daughter made. I’ll see if I can talk her into doing another one without the GC trademark.
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There’s three. I could name more, but you’ve made my point.
I didn’t say that any of the puzzles can’t be done by out of towners, it’s just a bit harder.
Where’s Dave was actually pretty easy, even without local knowledge. Hyde’s Web might have been a bit easier for a local, but it was one of my first true puzzle caches solved, and a favorite. Haven’t done Head Case. Yet. Some others just plane baffle me, and I need an excuse. 😉
I’ll do directional or offset caches if I’m in the area, but most are hardly puzzles. Just multis with a virtual first stage.

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@Dom Nizza wrote:

Where did you find such a small grill?

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I can’t say that “puzzles rock” is entirely accurate, but there are certain puzzles that intrigue me. I really like “encryption” type puzzles where everything you need to solve them is right on the cache page. Finding a pattern in the words or numbers that leads to one, definitive solution to the problem is very rewarding. If the puzzle is too ambiguous and can give many different possible answers, it becomes nothing more than a guessing game.
Quite a few of the puzzles in the Fox Valley seem to cater only to the local cachers and require information not easily obtained by someone not from the immediate area. This isn’t a complaint, just an observation. And a good reason to skip the puzzle.
Like Cheeto, I’ve solved way more puzzle caches than I’ll ever be able to find. (It’s been a long winter.) It’s more entertaining than late night TV, and more productive than posting in the GC OT. 😉

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@Gram&Gramps wrote:

Yes, we have the cord, and we use EasyGPS to download waypoints from GC.com.

Yes to the comments about middle schoolers as well!

Jim

This may or may not be the case, but if you have downloaded your waypoints from the computer to the GPSr, aren’t the waypoints already on the computer?

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It pretty much depends on the time. Since I really don’t like searching through 200 channels, I usually relegate control when “my shows” aren’t on.

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I wonder if someone could place a cache in Second Life. It would have to be a virtual…

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@jenhen1 wrote:

In August we hit an active cache at a rest area in Pennsylvania. Unbeknownst to us PA was going through almost exactly what WI is going through right now; Caching not allowed at rest areas, caches still active at rest areas. We were approached by a DOT employee who had apparently been watching us from a distance, followed us into the woods and yelled at us to stop what we were doing, geocaching is NOT allowed, it is illegal, he could call police if he wanted to. He was pretty abrasive. Needless to say, it created an uncomfortable situation and we hightailed it out of there, no questions asked.
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Mike and Jen

This is good to know! We’re planning a trip in March, and I’ve been choosing some easy caches along the Penn. Turnpike. I’m going to be changing my list…

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Congrats! I’m glad to hear everyone is OK.
Those darn deer never seem to pick a convenient time to run in front of a car. 😉
Brian
TBC

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