The United Kingtom forum channel http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:43:09 -0800 30 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236350 Here is a link to a list of Tb and Coin Hotels in the UK and Ireland and the Isle of Man.
I searched for "hotels" and then went through 150 pages of results trying to weed out those relevant to the UK and Ireland . Obviously I may have missed a few here and there if you know of one that I have missed please let me know and I'll add it to the list.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:13 -0800 236350 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236320 Thanks The Hobbyts]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:25 -0800 236320 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236238 )... It does, however, have a built in GPSr and basic street map set. After waiting half an hour for it to download the almanac, it (unsurprisingly) showed me exactly where I was.
Now.... How can I use that to locate a cache as there doesn't appear to be any sort of navigational software?
Is it possible to download something / anything that will allow me to enter a set of co-ordinates and have a display that would look something like the 'pointy arrow' on a Garmin?
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Link

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TIA,

Geoff]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:12:34 -0800 236187 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236163

Oxfordshire Warwickshire or Northamptonshire preferably, or somewhere close, I'm based in Banbury.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:59:15 -0800 236163 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236160 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:04:20 -0800 236160 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236127 the abbrieviations mean such as tftc and tb and others
please ]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:26:46 -0800 236127 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236125
I use an Oregon, and upload field notes on returning home.

I've noticed that the last 3 times I have uploaded field notes, once I have converted them all to logs, and go back to my account page, there is a pink bar that says "You currently have pending field notes. Visit your field notes page to review these notes", but when I click on the link, there are no outstanding field notes.

It does disappear after a while though.

Anyone else had this?

(It has happened on 2 different PC's, if that means anything)]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:51:29 -0800 236125 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236090 You may temporarily disable your cache to let others know not to hunt for it until you have a chance to fix the problem. This feature is to allow you a reasonable time – normally a few weeks – in which to arrange a visit to your cache.
I have recently commented on a cache that has been 'Temp Disabled' for 10 months with no further comments from the owner when the cache was actually disabled. I had stated a while ago that I thought that it was time to replace or archive and recieved a stern email from the owner stating that my comment was not appreciated. After that I simply removed my note from the cache page. As I have been in the area and am now going down to the Sth West for 3 months I made a note today stating that I would have to wait now until I returned to find the cache and that I still thought 10 months was to long.
This time the owner did not bother to email me but simply removed the log.
There seem to be too many caches that are left disable for far to long.

What do forum members think about this subject.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:25:48 -0800 236090 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236080 I thought I would update my stats and worked out how to run the Findstatgen macro in GSAK which was fine apart from having to remove the old 'Wanstead Park Bonus' from my list due to the co-ords being in the sea somewhere which messed with my Northerly/easterly stats. Now I have the new set of html loaded in my profile I wondered how to show my caches by county. It seems as though you can run this same macro with some kind of country map which then splits the caches by county. I have dropped a FindStatGenMapUnited_Kingdom.dat map into my GSAK macro folder but cant fathom how to get this to work.

Can someone put me out of my misery....please.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:52:58 -0800 236080 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236044
many thanks in advance.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:50:01 -0800 236044 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236002
Since then various negotiations have taken place with the Royal Parks to try and get a formal agreement in place for geocaching throughout all the parks. While these negotiations were taking place we felt it best that no new caches should be published in any of the parks until a conclusion had been reached.

The Geocaching Association of Great Britain (GAGB), who have negotiated many such agreements with other landowners, have been very actively involved in these discussions and despite their hard work and efforts (and assistance of others providing help and local knowledge) the Royal Parks authority have now made a final decision that they do not want any geocaching activity in any of their parks. This is unfortunate but we must abide by their wishes. This post in the GAGB forum provides details.

So regrettably we must ask that caches currently in place in the parks are removed and the cache listings archived. We are looking at which caches are involved and will be emailing the owners directly. These are the parks affected:
Hyde Park, Richmond Park, St James's Park, Regent's Park, Bushy Park, Kensington Gardens and Brompton Cemetery.

I would like to say a personal thank you to the GAGB and other individuals involved in these negotiations. I know how much time and effort has put in to try and resolve this.

Chris
Graculus
Volunteer UK Reviewer for geocaching.com
UK Geocaching Information & Resources website www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk
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I want to know how many of us plan a holiday with geocaching in mind.

When you go away from home, do you find out how many caches are in the area you're going to?
Do you look for accommodation close to caches?
Or do you stay with family and hope some new caches have just been published?

Or - do you just leave your GPS at home and have a total relax?

I need to know if there's any interest in this before I throw any more energy at it, so if you could just give me a few ideas on what your holiday needs are, I'd be very grateful.

Barberanne]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:17:47 -0800 235981 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235958
Cheers Grand-moff.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:10:33 -0800 235958 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235891
After a good few years service, my Mio P550 has decided it does not want to play anymore:mad: i like the 550 as i run cachemate MM and Tom Tom all from the same machine.

I have managed to crack the screen and it has got wet!

Now the question is.................well there is more than one actually

1/ do i just send it off and get it repaired, if so where do i send it?

2/ Do i just buy another P550, as it's what i am used to, and i have all the holders and leads etc

3/ Is it time to upgrade to a newer model, but whats the differences in the mios between the 360 the 560 the 702.

4/ Is there something better?


Thanks

Terry]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:10:39 -0800 235891 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235865
http://www.livestream.com/mcdm]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:18:10 -0800 235865 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235838
Those found to have been excessively hitting the database with this script have been Banned. In each case Groundspeak is prepared to work on a one to one basis with each member to resolve the issue, and allow the member to become unbanned.

Any member who has been banned for using the script has been contacted by Groundspeak and asked to contact them directly to resolve the issue.

Groundspeak have also requested Clyde to remove the Script from the GSAK Website.

It is also suggested that all users of the above script who have it installed in GSAK remove it, to avoid the risk of having their account Banned. As Groundspeak will be continuing to monitor the Database for members using this script. Continued usage risks a ban, which Groundspeak might not rescind.

News of this has also been posted to GAGB's forum by Matthew 7:7 Too

Deceangi

edited to correct Clive to Clyde, Graculus had already pointed out the mistake around 08:45 ]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:29:48 -0800 235838 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235807
There are some excellent unofficial websites about that give you loads of info about the stations and their equipment.

Our local station is Great Baddow http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC1YJFQ all the others are listed on the cache page. Please take a look and if you place a FIRE or FIRE's Out cache let me know and I'll add it to the bookmark list.

Cheers]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:25:14 -0800 235807 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=235776 http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...y&decrypt=y
I've never done a puzzle cache before and don't even have a clue where to start to figure these things out.
I don't want a solution just a clue as how to work this thing.
Cheers]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:44:58 -0800 235776