Cache Mania

Very unique cache container. Very tricky. Visit my Flickr photostream for more pictures of this cache.

Tags: creative, geocache, puzzle, tricky
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I had my little Sony DSC-V1 out with me and I remembered it had the nightspot feature.  I decided to try and record a little video of our night caching adventure.  I may invest in better video editing based on the feedback from this video attempt.

Tags: DSC-V1, Night Caching, sony, teamvoyagr
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Here is a list of 10 features on geocaching.com that you may or may not be using but you should.   These are features for premium members (paid subscriptions).  Keep that in mind if you can’t access the features listed here.

1. Bookmarks.  You can use bookmarks to create lists of interesting caches, milestone caches.  In addition to creating the lists you can also share them.   There are two ways parts to sharing bookmark lists: on your profile or on the cache page.   If you share on your profile other geocachers will only see your list if they visit your profile.  By sharing on the cache page your bookmark list will appear as a link on any cache page that is found in your bookmark list.  Here is my bookmark list for the BFL Boot Camp IV.
2. Ignore list.  The ignore list is a special type of bookmark list.  Unlike other bookmark lists you cannot make this list public.  By using the ignore list you will not see these caches on maps or see them in your pocket queries.  I have heard of other geocachers putting certain kinds of caches in there  ignore list as soon as they are available.  Not everyone wants to a  lamp post cache.
3. Listing your GPS unit.   You can add your GPS unit to your profile. The accumulative effect of this is that you can see which GPSr units are popular.  The ratings might help in making a decision when it’s time to upgrade.
4. Pocket Queries.  Pocket Queries are a way for you to collect a large number of geocaches into one file that you can then easily import into your GPSr.  There is enough information in the output file that you can even do paperless geocaching if you have a GPSr that supports this feature.
5. Email Notifications.  Have you ever wondered how some people get all the first to finds in your area?  Chances are they are getting email notification as soon as a new cache is published.  I met one cacher that has a special sound file for these notifications.

Can you suggest any other features that I missed?

Tags: resources, tips
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Here’s a little round up of Geocaching Groups and Associations.  I believe it is important to support our local associations and groups.  A large part of what we do is on public land or in some cases private land with permission.  If we as a group do not respect the rights and needs of land owners we may find ourselves with fewer places to enjoy.

Provincial Associations

• Atlantic Geocaching Association
• Ontario Geocaching Association
• Association Géocaching Québec
• Manitoba Geocaching Association
• Saskatchewan Cachers
• British Columbia Geocaching Association

City Based Groups (Canada)

• Vancouver Island Geocachers
• Central Ontario Geocachers
• Geocaching Edmonton
• Kootney Cachers
• Calgary Cachers
• Canada’s Capital Cachers
• Peace County Geocachers
• Géocaching Saguenay/Lac-St-Jean
• Mid Island Geocachers

Facebook Groups

• Golden Horseshoe Monthly Geocaching Club ( GHMGC )
• Central Ontario Geocachers
• Ontario Geocaching
• Geocaching

Please let me know if I’m missing some and I will do my best to add them.  I’ll be working on a US list shortly.

Tags: Associations, resources
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Did anyone else see the the recent Google Ads that showed up on the all cache finds page for geocaching.com users? Below is a screen capture of what I saw.  The ads appear to be gone now.  I wonder if that was a test or a mistake?

What do you think of the ad location?  Will this detract from your experience on the geocaching.com site?

Was this an experiment?

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