It's GC22GAF

Ed/SoftScienceOfficer

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Cybercat" <cybercat@...> wrote:
>
> what's the gc number?
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Richard
>   To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 5:58 PM
>   Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Alphabet Soup 2010
>
>
>
>   This year's edition of the ABC Challenge was published this afternoon.
>   Go for it...
>   Cache on!
>
>   --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <rtyoungster@>
wrote:
>   >
>   > STILL waiting...waiting...waiting
>   >
>   > --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <rtyoungster@>
wrote:
>   > >
>   > > Waiting, waiting...
>   > >
>   > > --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "dpyckle1972" <dpyckle@>
wrote:
>   > > >
>   > > > I placed a cache this morning in the north central area of Austin. It
>   > > > will be of the "Z" variety to help out with the challenge. I think
>   > > > dstearns is looking to place another. Dylan (Pyckle)
>   > > >
>   > >
>   >
>
>
>
>
>
>
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----- Original Message -----

From: Richard

To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 5:58 PM

Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Alphabet Soup 2010

 

This year's edition of the ABC Challenge was published this afternoon.
Go for it...
Cache on!

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <rtyoungster@...> wrote:
>
> STILL waiting...waiting...waiting
>
> --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <rtyoungster@> wrote:
> >
> > Waiting, waiting...
> >
> > --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "dpyckle1972" <dpyckle@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I placed a cache this morning in the north central area of Austin. It
> > > will be of the "Z" variety to help out with the challenge. I think
> > > dstearns is looking to place another. Dylan (Pyckle)
> > >
> >
>

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... and where would I find it?

Victor

On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 5:58 PM, Richard <rtyoungster@...> wrote:
> This year's edition of the ABC Challenge was published this afternoon.
> Go for it...
> Cache on!
>
> --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <rtyoungster@...>
wrote:
>>
>> STILL waiting...waiting...waiting
>>
>> --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <rtyoungster@>
wrote:
>> >
>> > Waiting, waiting...
>> >
>> > --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "dpyckle1972" <dpyckle@>
wrote:
>> > >
>> > > I placed a cache this morning in the north central area of Austin. It
>> > > will be of the "Z" variety to help out with the challenge. I think
>> > > dstearns is looking to place another. Dylan (Pyckle)
>> > >
>> >
>>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

This year's edition of the ABC Challenge was published this afternoon.
Go for it...
Cache on!

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <rtyoungster@...>
wrote:
>
> STILL waiting...waiting...waiting
>
> --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <rtyoungster@> wrote:
> >
> > Waiting, waiting...
> >
> > --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "dpyckle1972" <dpyckle@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > I placed a cache this morning in the north central area of Austin. It
> > > will be of the "Z" variety to help out with the challenge. I think
> > > dstearns is looking to place another. Dylan (Pyckle)
> > >
> >
>

Hello,

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STILL waiting...waiting...waiting

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <rtyoungster@...>
wrote:
>
> Waiting, waiting...
>
> --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "dpyckle1972" <dpyckle@> wrote:
> >
> > I placed a cache this morning in the north central area of Austin. It
> > will be of the "Z" variety to help out with the challenge. I think
> > dstearns is looking to place another. Dylan (Pyckle)
> >
>

But so true.  Can't see the little buggers and then you can't understand why you couldn't see them . . . <G>

Russ the waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: JestrrRulz
Sent: Jan 5, 2010 12:15 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] As seen in a cache description...

 

"This is a 35mm canister that is in clear sight once you see it."

Ummmm, yeah. It's the once you see it part.... 

Jeri/JestrRulz

=

Is there way to do a cache query by date placed? How do you find
caches that you haven't already queried?

Victor

New Year Bump>>>>>>>>>>>

I hope all the CENTX folks had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Cheers

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "roland_oso" <Roland_oso@...>
wrote:
>
> The Texas Out Door Family Program (TOF) is set for a Third round this Spring
and is seeking volunteers to teach geocaching. Geocaching has been rated the
number 1 activity by families attending the TOF weekends and that is mainly due
to the volunteers that have signed up to help. TPWD will give volunteers free
admission to the park as well as a free night of camping.
>
> I have taught at 3 or 4 of the sessions and had a great time. Others that have
helped out can attest to the fun and challenges for those that volunteer.
Basically in a nutshell volunteers will need to hide approximately 3-4 temporary
caches, give a quick overview about geocaching to the group, and then take them
to find the temp caches.
>
> Here is a list of dates and Parks in the CENTX area that need volunteers. I
would suggest a team of 2 volunteers for each session. If you volunteer please
post here or e-mail me so I can edit the list as we fill the slots.
>
> Please contact Rose Banzhaf at: Rose.Banzhaf@... to volunteer to help out.
>
> Feb 13-14, 2010
> Buescher State Park
> (near Austin)
>
> Feb 27-28, 2010
> South Llano State Park
> San Antonio Area)
>
> Mar 6-7, 2010
> Blanco State Park
> (Austin Area)
>
> April 10-11, 2010
> Lake Somerville State Park – Nails Creek
> (Austin Area)
>
> April 17-18, 2010
> Inks Lake State Park
> (Austin Area)
>
> April 24-25, 2010
> Lost Maples State Natural Area
> (West of Austin)
>
> May 1-2, 2010
> Guadalupe River State Park
> (North of San Antonio)
>
> May 8-9, 2010
> Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
> (West of Austin)
>
> May 15-16, 2010
> Colorado Bend State Park
> (NW of Austin)
>
> May 29-30, 2010
> Palmetto State Park
> (San Antonio Area)
>
> For a complete list of all the parks in the state that will offer the program
please visit:
>
> http://www.texasgeocaching.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4681
>
> or
>
> http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/bof/calendar.phtml
>

Waiting, waiting...

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "dpyckle1972" <dpyckle@...>
wrote:
>
> I placed a cache this morning in the north central area of Austin. It
> will be of the "Z" variety to help out with the challenge. I think
> dstearns is looking to place another. Dylan (Pyckle)
>

----- Original Message -----

From: jestrrrulz@...

To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 9:33 PM

Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Re: Shot in the Dark - China maps

 

Arnaud -

 

You rock. Thanks. I will explore and see what I can find on these sites. Thanks for the resource.

 

 

Jeri/JestrRulz

 

In a message dated 1/3/2010 9:06:26 P.M. Central Standard Time, arnaud@hotmail.com writes:

Depending on where you are going (beijing, shanghai), you may be be able to find free maps on OpenStreetMaps. These are user generated (kind of wikipedia of maps) so they can be hit or miss. I found them to be pretty good in Beijing.

On the iPhone, the application OffMaps allows to cache locally the titles of OpenStreetMaps, so you can have offline maps that work with the iPhone GPS while in the country.

Victor,

I have a PN-40 and it is one of the best GPSr for paperless caching.  I
recommended purchasing the Delorme "Cache Register" for $10. 
(http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtdItemDetail.jsp?item=29545&section=106\
00)

It makes it extremely easy to load pocket queries on your PN-40.

Just one reminder, you need to be a premium member of geocaching.com to be able
to generate "Pocket Queries", basically groups of caches that match a specific
set of criteria.

Welcome to caching!

Arnaud - SoaringEagle.

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Victor Engel <brillig@...> wrote:
>
> Jeri,
>
> Thanks for the reply. The geocaching name I'm using is victorengel. Is that
> too boring? At least I can remember it.
>
> One other question. I have a PN-40, and the documentation with it states
> that I can download many caches at a time. But I haven't figured out how to
> navigate the website to do so. How do I do that?
>
> Victor
>
> On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 8:52 PM, <jestrrrulz@...> wrote:
>

Jeri,

Depending on where you are going (beijing, shanghai), you may be be able to find
free maps on OpenStreetMaps.  These are user generated (kind of wikipedia of
maps) so they can be hit or miss.  I found them to be pretty good in Beijing.

On the iPhone, the application OffMaps allows to cache locally the titles of
OpenStreetMaps, so you can have offline maps that work with the iPhone GPS while
in the country.

I believe there is a way to transform these maps and also load them on a GPSr
but I am not familiar with this.

Arnaud - SoaringEagle


--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, jestrrrulz@... wrote:
>
> Okay, so this is a shot in the dark. Does anyone have a set of  China maps
> loaded on a card that I could borrow for 10 days?  heh heh Come
> onnnnnnnnnnnnnn Santa Claus!
>
> Jeri/JestrRulz
>

On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 19:50:44 -0600 Victor Engel <brillig@...>
writes:


I've decided to give up on it for now. Maybe I'll retry after I've gotten
my feet wet a little bit.

Victor



====

That is probably the best plan.
Find a range of caches, attend some events, and you'll get a better grip
on how the game is played. [We don't have many rules, but the ones we
have are important.]
I know this sport is exciting enough to make us all eager to just dive
into the deep end -- but there are just enough little arcane caveats to
trip the fresh enthusiasm up.
You'll learn, for example, what caches seem to disappear too easily,
where we should and should not place caches, what materials do and do not
hold up.....

The situation you're describing SEEMS more akin to the waymarking
(www.waymarking.com) vibe -- but even there, sample a bit.

Cache on!

BarbJ/Tygress
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No problem.  Heck, even we 'old timers' sometimes have trouble getting a cache in shape for Prime Approver approval . . . <G>  Come to an event and put some faces to the names.

See you on the trail,

Russ the waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: Victor Engel
Sent: Jan 3, 2010 7:50 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Re: New to Geocaching

 

I've decided to give up on it for now. Maybe I'll retry after I've gotten my feet wet a little bit.

Victor

On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 7:33 PM, Russ Jernigan <waterweasel@sprynet.com> wrote:

Maybe it would help if you posted the proposed event description?  That way we'd have something to critique.

Thanks,

Russ the waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: Victor Engel

Sent: Jan 3, 2010 2:17 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Re: New to Geocaching

 

OK. You've described what an event cache is. I've read that before, but I'm still struggling. Perhaps if you change gears and tackle my situation from a different angle. Can you answer these questions?

Can what I've proposed be set up as a geocache? If so, what type should it be?

Victor

On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 2:05 PM, <jestrrrulz@aol.com> wrote:

From geocaching.com: "Event caches are gatherings that are open to all geocachers and which are organized by geocachers. While a music concert, a garage sale, an organized sporting event, a ham radio field day or a town’s fireworks display might be of interest to a large percentage of geocachers, such events are not suitable for submission as event caches because the organizers and the primary attendees are not geocachers."

 

So like Russ, the Waterweasel said, an Event cache is basically a party. Everyone observing the equinox does not meet the qualifications for an event cache. Make your description more focused on geocaching and not the equinox. You can still celebrate the equinox and have that information in there - but geocaching has to be the main focus.

 

Check this recent event out.  http://tinyurl.com/ydj2lt5   The first and second sentence qualifies it to be about caching.   This event: http://tinyurl.com/y9ftjju was Trey's last Solstice event. Brief description - again focusing on geocaching at the end.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Jeri/JestrRulz

 

In a message dated 1/3/2010 1:45:16 P.M. Central Standard Time, brillig@gmail.com writes:

So I have a specific time and a specific place. If it should not be an event geocache, then what should it be?

Maybe it would help if you posted the proposed event description?  That way we'd have something to critique.

Thanks,

Russ the waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: Victor Engel
Sent: Jan 3, 2010 2:17 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Re: New to Geocaching

 

OK. You've described what an event cache is. I've read that before, but I'm still struggling. Perhaps if you change gears and tackle my situation from a different angle. Can you answer these questions?

Can what I've proposed be set up as a geocache? If so, what type should it be?

Victor

On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 2:05 PM, <jestrrrulz@aol.com> wrote:

From geocaching.com: "Event caches are gatherings that are open to all geocachers and which are organized by geocachers. While a music concert, a garage sale, an organized sporting event, a ham radio field day or a town’s fireworks display might be of interest to a large percentage of geocachers, such events are not suitable for submission as event caches because the organizers and the primary attendees are not geocachers."

 

So like Russ, the Waterweasel said, an Event cache is basically a party. Everyone observing the equinox does not meet the qualifications for an event cache. Make your description more focused on geocaching and not the equinox. You can still celebrate the equinox and have that information in there - but geocaching has to be the main focus.

 

Check this recent event out.  http://tinyurl.com/ydj2lt5   The first and second sentence qualifies it to be about caching.   This event: http://tinyurl.com/y9ftjju was Trey's last Solstice event. Brief description - again focusing on geocaching at the end.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Jeri/JestrRulz

 

In a message dated 1/3/2010 1:45:16 P.M. Central Standard Time, brillig@gmail.com writes:

So I have a specific time and a specific place. If it should not be an event geocache, then what should it be?

On Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:21:27 -0000 "bigguy9211116"
<bigguy9211116@...> writes:
> Howdy,
> I just wanted to send a congratulatory shout out to DrPflug for
> reaching 200 finds on New Year's Day 2010!
>

woo woo!!!!

BarbJ/Tygress


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Howdy,
I just wanted to send a congratulatory shout out to DrPflug for reaching 200
finds on New Year's Day 2010!

Way to go Barry & Sue.  Congrats on the Stats.

Matthew    mda_taz
--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Maria \"theJump\"" <thejump@...>
wrote:
>
> Here's a shout out for Doc Geo who hit 3K on Christmas Day!
>
> w00t!!
>

On Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:14:22 -0500 "Maria \"theJump\""
<thejump@...> writes:


Here's a shout out for Doc Geo who hit 3K on Christmas Day!

w00t!!








woo woo woo!

BarbJ/Tygress
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Oh, but you NEED to activate it! So we can discover it and get its
tarnishless icon at events!!!!

BarbJ/Tygress

On Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:51:52 -0800 (PST) Mary Beth Booth
<emmy_n_sapphie@...> writes:



Yup - we got the shiny gold ones. I'm keeping this one so no activation
code necessary
Mary Beth
(emmy-n-sapphie)





From: Barbara Dukette <bjdukette@...>
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, December 26, 2009 2:39:59 PM
Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] TPWD Coin Activation


Direct from a little bird:

Register at the gc website; code TXPARKS.

Did you get a shiny gold coin?

Barbara (Gigi and JoJo)

--- On Wed, 12/23/09, electric_water_ boy <electric_water_ boy@yahoo.
com> wrote:


From: electric_water_ boy <electric_water_ boy@yahoo. com>
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocac hers] TPWD Coin Activation
To: CentralTexasGeocach ers@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 11:41 PM



I got my coin today. One minor problem - nothing says where to go to get
the activation code. Anyone know?











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Tip -- walk around the graves not over them.
That's a kindness and, remember, we're 'trespassing' -- with permission,
but still.

Cemetery cache fan, Tygress (BarbJ)

On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:10:30 -0000 "axxiues" <axxiues@...>
writes:
> I went to do some caches at a cementary this afternoon. I got the
> caches. It felt creepy to walk over peoples bodies. I felt like my
> mind was going to do "Blair Witch" tricks. On the way out of the
> cementary a truck drove up on me. I was scared out of my skin. I
> jumped a good foot high. The people in the truck laughed @ me.
>
> A little late for halloween.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>


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