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== General Discussion ==<br />
=== Glossary Entries or Stubs? ===<br />
As a general policy,<br />
is it better to keep short (one or two sentence) descriptions of terms in the [[Glossary]],<br />
or to create stub articles for them?<br />
An example would be [[couch potato cache]], which I had moved to the glossary, but which someone else just moved back into its own entry.<br />
I'd rather keep them in the glossary, until there is more than a sentence or two of content.<br />
Is this an unreasonable approach?<br />
<br />
Admittedly, I made a mistake by deleting the old pages when I moved the content to the glossary.<br />
I should have redirected the old pages to the glossary.<br />
But does anyone like having lots of stubs like this, rather than a single Glossary?<br />
<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 22:13, 2 October 2008 (EDT)<br />
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:For one or two sentence articles that only serve to define a term, I think the glossary is a good place.<br />
:If someone wanted to write an article on the meaning of armchair caches, the etymology of the term, examples of great armchair caches throughout history and etc. Then I think it could have its own article.<br />
:--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 12:01, 6 October 2008 (EDT)<br />
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===Trying to Upload an Image===<br />
<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Help_desk#How_do_I_upload_an_image.3F Another help area in this maze told me to come here.]<br />
<br>- [[User:Wiki name|Wiki name]]<br />
<br />
Cacheopedia is not configured to allow users to upload images. Sorry<br />
<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 20:26, 8 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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<br />
Yikes! Must have been a side effect of going over to the new server. Fixed now! Upload away!!!!<br />
<br>--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 20:55, 8 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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--[[User:The SOAD Fan|The SOAD Fan]] 15:19, 24 November 2006 (EST) Um..hi I just joined.<br />
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[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 17:17, 29 November 2005 (EST) Lately I have been working hard to categorize articles and define categories. I think this is really important so we can have a browseable structure of articles. I defined a template called '''cathowto''' that tells you how to add your articles to a category. It's a good idea to add this at the end of a category description:<br />
<pre>{{cathowto}}</pre><br />
View some [[Special:Categories|categories]] to see what I mean.<br />
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--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 13:09, 27 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
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'''Watchlists'''<br />
<br />
It's good to have this page on your watchlist, just click ''watch'' at the top of this page.<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 23:44, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) Requiring login is looking like a better and better idea. Main Page has been spammed again.<br />
:How many useful contributions do we get from users who are not logged in, vs the spam we get from (ab)users who are not logged in? Admittedly, the spam isn't as bad as it was when I first signed up for Cacheopedia, but I never have to delete any spam at another wiki, which requires a login before changes can be made.<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 00:24, 22 May 2008 (EDT)<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 20:30, 22 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
I'd like to include some pictures in my article on PI, but can't find where to host them. Are they locally hosted, or can I link to something on, say, Photobucket?<br />
:--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 10:14, 23 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
:There is a [[Special:Upload|upload page]] under the [[Special:Specialpages|special pages]] link on the left bar. I just enabled it this morning.<br />
:--[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 12:01, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) Thanks!<br />
:--[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 12:07, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) Er, when I tried to upload a picture I got this message: Internal error<br />
:From Cacheopedia<br />
:Could not copy file "/var/tmp/phpU1ifoi" to "/usr/home/cacheopedia/public_html/w/images/temp/0/0f/20051123170603!156_5639.JPG".<br />
::--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 16:02, 23 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
::Sorry about that. All fixed now<br />
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[[User:CoyoteRed|CoyoteRed]] has asked, and I have answered.<br />
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[[User:Lunaverse|Lunaverse]] 15:10, 25 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
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:This is a sample reply, but it's to myself.<br />
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:[[User:Lunaverse|Lunaverse]] 15:10, 25 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
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So you have to go to "edit" to add a post? I don't think I'm doing this correctly. [[User:Tabulator32|Tabulator32]] 07:04, 27 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
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:Yep, that's it! It's like a talk page, only there's no + sign next to the edit button for more easily adding a post. But this is how they do it on [[Wikipedia]]. I'm just copying them.<br />
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:[[User:Lunaverse|Lunaverse]] 09:36, 27 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
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[[User:Krugdm|Krugdm]] 17:38, 23 January 2006 (EST)Just found this site! This could be handy, once it's filled out! Speaking of spamming, I [http://www.ikrug.com have a wiki] of my own and had a spamming problem. I ended up restricting the site so new accounts still could not post. I have to manually move people into the editor group. Haven't had a bit of spam since.<br />
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[[User:Krugdm|Cheesehead Dave]] 17:49, 23 January 2006 (EST)Style Question: When referring to Geocaching.com as the name of the site and not the URL, should it be capitalized as the name of an organization as I have done, or should it be written with a lowercase "g"?<br />
:I think capitalized would be better. Welcom to the site. --[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 19:18, 23 January 2006 (EST)<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 17:56, 19 April 2006 (EDT) Looks like we're getting hit by spammers again. Blocked a bunch today.<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 17:21, 17 May 2006 (EDT) Can we require users to be logged in to edit? I've just spent the last half hour deleting spammed pages.<br />
:Yes. [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Access_Restrictions#Disable_anonymous_edits This] tells you how. {{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 18:11, 19 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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== Database Error ==<br />
Every time I save changes to an article, I get a message that there is a database error. The article saves just fine, though. Just to let you know.<br />
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{{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 08:15, 23 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
<br />
:But I just found out that I cannot create new pages anymore. Help? {{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 07:01, 24 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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===All fixed===<br />
Fixed the error. Sorry about that.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 12:42, 24 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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Testing captcha...<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 02:49, 3 August 2006 (EDT)<br />
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Testing captcha again<br />
[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 21:40, 5 August 2006 (EDT)<br />
<br />
We've got our first human spammer. Judging by his (or maybe her) name, "F1r3Cr4cK", it's probably some dumb kid. I'm not doing anything to the security right now, but if needed I'll bump it up a notch.<br />
[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 13:17, 10 August 2006 (EDT)</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/ROT13ROT132008-09-04T16:25:07Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Reverted edits by 213.253.169.130 (Talk); changed back to last version by NiraD</p>
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<div>[[Category:Guides]]<br />
ROT13 is a simple cipher used to obscure geocache hints. Geocachers who want the hint can decrypt it fairly easily by hand, but it is more difficult for others to "accidently" read the hint (and spoil their fun).<br />
<br />
Here is the key for ROT13 encryption/decryption:<br />
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M<br />
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z<br />
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To encrypt or decrypt a letter, just find it in the key and select the letter above or below it.<br />
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===Example===<br />
Ybbx va gur gerr<br />
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The first letter of this encrypted hint is '''Y''', which corresponds to '''L''' in the key. So we know that the hint starts with '''L''':<br />
L<br />
Ybbx va gur gerr<br />
The next two letters are '''bb''', and '''b''' corresponds to '''o'''. Then '''x''' corresponds to '''k''', and we have the first word of the hint:<br />
Look<br />
Ybbx va gur gerr<br />
We can decrypt the rest of the hint in the same manner:<br />
Look in the tree<br />
Ybbx va gur gerr<br />
<br />
Many experienced geocachers have memorized the ROT13 key and can decrypt caching hints very quickly. Also, certain words (e.g., "magnetic") appear so frequently in caching hints that many experienced geocachers recognize them in their encoded form (e.g., "zntargvp").<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
<br />
* [[Wikipedia:ROT13|Wikipedia's ROT13 article]] provides further details about ROT13, apart from its use in geocaching.<br />
* [http://www.rot13.com ROT13.com] provides an online ROT13 encryption/decryption program.<br />
* [http://www.palmspot.com/software/detail/ps6968a_9879.html c1ph3r 1.3] is Palm OS freeware for Rot13 encryption/decryption, for reversing text, and for converting text to l33t speak.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/CacheopediaCacheopedia2008-06-04T22:27:05Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Reverted edits by 68.200.132.227 (Talk); changed back to last version by NiraD</p>
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* [[History of Cacheopedia]]</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Cacheopedia:Community_PortalCacheopedia:Community Portal2008-04-28T16:18:49Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* General Discussion */</p>
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== General Discussion ==<br />
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'''Image Upload Area Still Failing'''<br />
<br />
I've tried 3-4 times today to upload an image. I click the "Upload file" link in the 'toolbox' and enter the required information in the boxes and it gives me an error page that says:<br />
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"." is not a recommended image file format.<br />
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I am trying to upload a .jpg file.<br />
<br>- [[User:Wiki name|Wiki name]]<br />
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Are you naming the image "Something.jpg" or are you just naming it "Something"?<br />
<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 20:47, 9 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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:It wouldn't be a .jpg file if it didn't have a .jpg<br />
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::I drop by off and on to see if you have fixed the image upload. Up 'til now I've been getting the error explained above, but today I got this http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7933/76729340cl2.gif At lease it add a little variety to this otherwise discouraging activity.<br />
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:::Now there is some quality feedback! Thanks for capturing the specific error. I believe that has been fixed now. Please try again. --[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 12:18, 28 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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'''Trying to Upload an Image'''<br />
<br />
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Help_desk#How_do_I_upload_an_image.3F Another help area in this maze told me to come here.]<br />
<br>- [[User:Wiki name|Wiki name]]<br />
<br />
Cacheopedia is not configured to allow users to upload images. Sorry<br />
<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 20:26, 8 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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<br />
Yikes! Must have been a side effect of going over to the new server. Fixed now! Upload away!!!!<br />
<br>--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 20:55, 8 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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--[[User:The SOAD Fan|The SOAD Fan]] 15:19, 24 November 2006 (EST) Um..hi I just joined.<br />
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[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 17:17, 29 November 2005 (EST) Lately I have been working hard to categorize articles and define categories. I think this is really important so we can have a browseable structure of articles. I defined a template called '''cathowto''' that tells you how to add your articles to a category. It's a good idea to add this at the end of a category description:<br />
<pre>{{cathowto}}</pre><br />
View some [[Special:Categories|categories]] to see what I mean.<br />
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--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 13:09, 27 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
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'''Watchlists'''<br />
<br />
It's good to have this page on your watchlist, just click ''watch'' at the top of this page.<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 23:44, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) Requiring login is looking like a better and better idea. Main Page has been spammed again.<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 20:30, 22 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
I'd like to include some pictures in my article on PI, but can't find where to host them. Are they locally hosted, or can I link to something on, say, Photobucket?<br />
:--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 10:14, 23 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
:There is a [[Special:Upload|upload page]] under the [[Special:Specialpages|special pages]] link on the left bar. I just enabled it this morning.<br />
:--[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 12:01, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) Thanks!<br />
:--[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 12:07, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) Er, when I tried to upload a picture I got this message: Internal error<br />
:From Cacheopedia<br />
:Could not copy file "/var/tmp/phpU1ifoi" to "/usr/home/cacheopedia/public_html/w/images/temp/0/0f/20051123170603!156_5639.JPG".<br />
::--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 16:02, 23 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
::Sorry about that. All fixed now<br />
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[[User:CoyoteRed|CoyoteRed]] has asked, and I have answered.<br />
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[[User:Lunaverse|Lunaverse]] 15:10, 25 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
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:This is a sample reply, but it's to myself.<br />
<br />
:[[User:Lunaverse|Lunaverse]] 15:10, 25 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
<br />
So you have to go to "edit" to add a post? I don't think I'm doing this correctly. [[User:Tabulator32|Tabulator32]] 07:04, 27 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
<br />
:Yep, that's it! It's like a talk page, only there's no + sign next to the edit button for more easily adding a post. But this is how they do it on [[Wikipedia]]. I'm just copying them.<br />
<br />
:[[User:Lunaverse|Lunaverse]] 09:36, 27 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
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[[User:Krugdm|Krugdm]] 17:38, 23 January 2006 (EST)Just found this site! This could be handy, once it's filled out! Speaking of spamming, I [http://www.ikrug.com have a wiki] of my own and had a spamming problem. I ended up restricting the site so new accounts still could not post. I have to manually move people into the editor group. Haven't had a bit of spam since.<br />
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[[User:Krugdm|Cheesehead Dave]] 17:49, 23 January 2006 (EST)Style Question: When referring to Geocaching.com as the name of the site and not the URL, should it be capitalized as the name of an organization as I have done, or should it be written with a lowercase "g"?<br />
:I think capitalized would be better. Welcom to the site. --[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 19:18, 23 January 2006 (EST)<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 17:56, 19 April 2006 (EDT) Looks like we're getting hit by spammers again. Blocked a bunch today.<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 17:21, 17 May 2006 (EDT) Can we require users to be logged in to edit? I've just spent the last half hour deleting spammed pages.<br />
:Yes. [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Access_Restrictions#Disable_anonymous_edits This] tells you how. {{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 18:11, 19 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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== Database Error ==<br />
Every time I save changes to an article, I get a message that there is a database error. The article saves just fine, though. Just to let you know.<br />
<br />
{{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 08:15, 23 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
<br />
:But I just found out that I cannot create new pages anymore. Help? {{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 07:01, 24 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
<br />
===All fixed===<br />
Fixed the error. Sorry about that.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 12:42, 24 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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Testing captcha...<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 02:49, 3 August 2006 (EDT)<br />
<br />
Testing captcha again<br />
[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 21:40, 5 August 2006 (EDT)<br />
<br />
We've got our first human spammer. Judging by his (or maybe her) name, "F1r3Cr4cK", it's probably some dumb kid. I'm not doing anything to the security right now, but if needed I'll bump it up a notch.<br />
[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 13:17, 10 August 2006 (EDT)</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BlinkerBlinker2008-04-21T15:50:24Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Sources */ Information, not advertising</p>
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<div>[[Category:Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Cache containers]]<br />
A '''blinker''' (also called a '''blinky''') is a particular kind of [[Nano caches|nano-cache]] container.<br />
<br />
The name "blinker" comes from the blinking LED jewelry originally used to create these cache containers.<br />
The blinking LEDs are removed or painted over, leaving a compartment for a button-cell battery with a tiny magnet attached.<br />
The battery is removed and replaced by a skinny strip of paper rolled up into a scroll (the [[log book|log sheet]]), and the magnet was used to attach the blinker to a magnetic object.<br />
<br />
Today, ready-made blinkers can be purchased from geocaching suppliers,<br />
or you can adapt a flashing magnetic pin or body light yourself.<br />
<br />
==Noteworthy Blinker Caches==<br />
<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCMBV0 Blinker (GCMBV0)]<br />
* [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCT4MY Ling The Lang/Buzzcocks II (GCT4MY)]<br />
<br />
==Sources==<br />
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* [http://shop.groundspeak.com/productDetail.cfm?CategoryID=13&ProductID=114 Groundspeak]<br />
* [http://www.gpscity.com/item-geocaching-nano-cache/geonano.htm GPS City]<br />
* [http://www.floridageocaching.com/mrmagneto.htm FloridaGeocaching.com]<br />
* [http://www.greatplainsgeocachestore.com/catalog/item/3869567/3959542.htm Great Plains Geocache Store]<br />
* [http://www.gpssports.org/products/NanoCache/ GPS Sports]<br />
* [http://www.southmountaintraders.com/details.cfm?id=mrmagneto South Mountain Traders]<br />
* [http://www.cacheboxstore.com/microcache/nanocache.htm CacheboxStore.com]</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Travel_bugTravel bug2008-04-21T15:49:46Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Sources */</p>
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<div>[[Category:Terms]][[Category:Geocaching.com]]<br />
==What is a Travel Bug?==<br />
<br />
A Travel Bug (TB) is a metal dog tag sold by Groundspeak, which can be attached to an item to create a [[hitch hiker]]. The term Travel Bug also refers to the combination of the dog tag and the hitch hiker. Travel Bugs are trackable online at Geocaching.com, although their movement can be tracked only amoung caches listed at that site.<br />
<br />
Travel Bug dog tags have a "secret" tracking number on them, although some TB owners etch the tracking number on the item itself, rather than attaching the dog tag to the item. This tracking number is used by finders to post "Found It" logs for the TB. Travel Bugs also have a '''TBxxxx''' reference number that can be used to look them up in the Groundspeak database, but which cannot be used to post "Found It" logs for the TB.<br />
<br />
==Logging Travel bugs==<br />
If you look at the tag attached to the Travel Bug, you'll see some numbers stamped on it. This is the tracking number and can be used in the online log to confirm that you actually found the bug. Make sure you write it down because you won't be able to get it later without emailing the owner. Also, keep this number secret from other cachers (unless they also find the bug) because it can be used to log the bug as found when it really hasn't been<br />
<br />
<br />
Now go to this page:<br />
<br />
[http://www.geocaching.com/track/ http://www.geocaching.com/track/]<br />
<br />
In the upper right of the page is a box for you to enter the tracking number. Enter the TB's number, then click 'search' and you'll be taken to the TB's personal page. Make sure you are logged into your account at this point. Click the 'add a log entry' link in the upper right. Select the type of log from the dropdown menu and enter the tracking number in the field below. Enter some comments in the box on whatever subject you like and click 'submit log entry' at the bottom. <br />
<br />
If you return to the TBs page you'll see your log listed and the bug will be in your possession.<br />
<br />
To drop a bug in a cache, navigate to the cache page and log your find. This time there will be a box below the description field that lists bugs in your online inventory. Highlight the bug you wish to drop (if there are more than one you can hold the ctrl key down while clicking to highlight two or more). When you submit your log the TB will be removed from your inventory and shown as being in the cache on the cache page.<br />
<br />
==Activating a Travel Bug==<br />
* Visit the Groundspeak web site.<br />
* In the box under the Bug icon, enter in the Travel Bug number that is stamped on the bug you wish to activate. Click on the barcode beneath the box to visit that bug's web page.<br />
* On the bug's page there is a link to activate your bug. Click on it (you will need to be logged in to Geocaching.com in order to activate).<br />
* Enter in the tracking number and activation code into the boxes provided. Click to assign the bug to you.<br />
* At this point the Travel Bug is activated as yours. Use the edit link in the upper right hand corner of the page to give your Travel Bug a name and description, and to upload images.<br />
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==Secret Number==<br />
The number that is on a Travel Bug dog tag is considered by many to be kept secret to only those who have found it. The number allows anyone to move the hitch hiker from place to place and someone could cause harm if they had that number. Therefore, it's considered proper form to guard the secret number and not post it anywhere online whether in a log or a photo of the hitch hiker.<br />
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==Sources==<br />
* [http://shop.groundspeak.com/productDetail.cfm?CategoryID=4&ProductID=23 Groundspeak]<br />
* [http://www.southmountaintraders.com/details.cfm?id=travelbug South Mountain Traders]<br />
* [http://www.cacheboxstore.com/travelbug.html CacheboxStore.com]</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Ammo_canAmmo can2008-04-21T15:48:30Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Where to get */ Information, not advertising</p>
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<div>[[Category:cache containers]]<br />
[[Image:ammo_can.jpg|thumb|Some .30 cal ammo cans]]<br />
==Overview==<br />
Ammo cans make excellent [[cache container]]s. Ammo cans actually were designed to hold ammunition for the military, so naturally they stand up to the abuses that a geocache container is susceptable to.<br />
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===Benefits===<br />
#Totally waterproof<br />
#*Unless the can is severely damaged, you can pretty much expect it to be waterproof. The lid has a permanent rubber seal and the latching mechanism has huge leverage to ensure a tight closing.<br />
#Rugged<br />
#*Durable all-metal construction. Will not wear out or break with use. Works the same in any temperature.<br />
#Easy to use<br />
#*Just about anyone can open or close an ammo can. They are very easy to figure out, and almost fool-proof to close.<br />
#Price and availability<br />
#*Depending on the size and condition, you can expect to pay between $5 and $15 (or more for very large cans). They are available at any military surplus store, in almost any town in the USA, and at many many online sellers.<br />
#Size<br />
#*Lots of room for goodies.<br />
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===Drawbacks===<br />
#Price<br />
#*Some cache hiders do not want to spend that much money on cache containers.<br />
#Look<br />
#*Some geocachers are concerned that the distinct military look of these containers will give cause for alarm depending on where they are placed (terrorist paranoia). Other cachers argue that someone who is predisposed to "call in" a suspicious container is going to call it in no matter what the container is. Everyone agrees that it is always a good idea to mark your geocaches and exercise good judgement in placing them.<br />
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===Where to get===<br />
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*Online: [http://www.google.com/search?q=ammo+cans google ammo cans]<br />
*Online: [http://www.cacheboxstore.com/ammocans/ammocans.html CacheboxStore.com]<br />
*Retail: Look in your phone book for "Military Surplus", or "Army/Navy Surplus"</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Bison_tubeBison tube2008-04-21T15:47:40Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: fixing my previous edit</p>
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[[Category:Cache containers]]<br />
[[Image:BisonTube.jpg|A bison tube (and a dime, to show relative size)|right]]<br />
A '''bison tube''' is a small, metal, water-tight cylindrical container that can be used for [[microcache|micro-caches]]. These containers are usually small enough to fit on a keychain, and were originally designed to hold pills. The name is derived from the company which manufactures most of these types of tubes, [http://www.bisondesigns.com/ Bison Designs].<br />
<br />
Available sizes include:<br />
* 2 3/8 x 5/8 in (Small)<br />
* 2 3/4 x 5/8 in (Large)<br />
* 2 x 3/4 in (Scuba Tank or Micro-Cache Capsule)<br />
* 3 x 1 in (Extra Large)<br />
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==Sources==<br />
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* [http://www.bisondesigns.com/ Bison Designs] (search for "Capsule" or "Scuba Tank")<br />
* [http://www.greatplainsgeocachestore.com/page/page/3869567.htm Great Plains Geocache Store]<br />
* [http://shop.groundspeak.com/productDetail.cfm?CategoryID=4&ProductID=47 Groundspeak]<br />
* [http://www.southmountaintraders.com/details.cfm?id=bison South Mountain Traders]<br />
* [http://www.cacheboxstore.com/microcache.html CacheboxStore.com]</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Bison_tubeBison tube2008-04-21T15:46:37Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Sources */ Information, not advertising</p>
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<div>[[Category: Terms]]<br />
[[Category:Cache containers]]<br />
[[Image:BisonTube.jpg|A bison tube (and a dime, to show relative size)|right]]<br />
A '''bison tube''' is a small, metal, water-tight cylindrical container that can be used for [[microcache|micro-caches]]. These containers are usually small enough to fit on a keychain, and were originally designed to hold pills. The name is derived from the company which manufactures most of these types of tubes, [http://www.bisondesigns.com/ Bison Designs].<br />
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Available sizes include:<br />
* 2 3/8 x 5/8 in (Small)<br />
* 2 3/4 x 5/8 in (Large)<br />
* 2 x 3/4 in (Scuba Tank or Micro-Cache Capsule)<br />
* 3 x 1 in (Extra Large)<br />
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==Sources==<br />
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* [http://www.bisondesigns.com/ Bison Designs] (search for "Capsule" or "Scuba Tank")<br />
* [http://www.greatplainsgeocachestore.com/page/page/3869567.htm Great Plains Geocache Store]<br />
* [http://shop.groundspeak.com/productDetail.cfm?CategoryID=4&ProductID=47 Groundspeak]<br />
* [http://www.southmountaintraders.com/details.cfm?id=bison South Mountain Traders]<br />
* [http://www.cacheboxstore.com/microcache.html Cachebox]</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Talk:Things_to_bring_in_the_woodsTalk:Things to bring in the woods2008-04-17T23:59:56Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Bear Spray? */</p>
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<div>== duck tape, duct tape, repair tape, etc. ==<br />
<br />
First, repair tape (whether it's duct tape, duck tape, or whatever) is not "the most important thing to cary [sic] around anywhere". Second, it's better for a list like this to be more generic and less specific.<br />
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If you disagree, then please discuss it here, rather than continuing the [[Wikipedia:edit war|edit war]].<br />
<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 00:05, 7 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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== Ducttape is far more important to carry around than a GPS! ==<br />
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What good will it do to generalize it . Obviously repair tape refers exclusively to ducttape. What is graphing tape anyway? Who would want to strap a palabera to a geocache while they are in the woods? Who would want to graph polynomials while they are in the woods? Why would someone bring a math textbook, graphing paper, and graphing tape with them while they are geocaching in the woods? Wouldn't ducttape be far more useful? Wouldn't ducttape be far more useful than anything on that list. Shouldn't ducttape be #1 on the list. Shouldn't ducktape have its own category on the list.<br />
--[[User:Narniaexpert|Narniaexpert]] 03:38, 7 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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== gaffer tape ==<br />
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If you don't know what gaffer tape is, then just follow the link. The Wikipedia article explains what it is, what it is used for, and how it is different from duct tape (or if you prefer, "duck tape"). And no, it isn't "graphing tape".<br />
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FWIW, not all duct tape is created equal. I've tried to use duct tape, only to discover that one brand wouldn't work for the same task that another brand had worked just fine for. And there are times when gaffer tape is more appropriate, or when other repair tapes are more appropriate.<br />
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And while I've never had everything on these lists with me while hiking, camping, backpacking, or geocaching, I've rarely had duct tape with me, and I've never needed it more than the essentials on these lists.<br />
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I don't deny that duct tape (or some other repair tape) can be useful while geocaching, and I'm familiar with the joke about duct tape being like The Force (a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together). But you're exaggerating its real importance.<br />
<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 07:58, 7 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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== Bear Spray? ==<br />
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Okay, what's "Bear Spray"? And is it really a geocaching-specific item, or should we move it to the "other useful stuff in the backcountry" list?<br />
<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 01:29, 17 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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=== As far as I know. . . ===<br />
When someone says "Bear Spray" I assume they are talking about pepper spray that is marketed as being strong enough to repel a bear attack.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User_talk:Wiki_nameUser talk:Wiki name2008-04-09T20:44:35Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: forgot to sign (how ironic)</p>
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I enabled image uploads. Sorry about them being disabled.<br />
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Now that image uploads have been reenabled, I've uploaded your bison tube photo.<br />
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When I used the "Show Preview" it would often look correct but when I saved the page it was different/wrong, so I gave up on Preview.<br />
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== Show Preview ==<br />
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Always use "show preview" please.<br />
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Do not save changes until the preview looks good to you. If the preview looks fine and then you save and the save looks different, no one can fault you for that. But if you don't use the preview and you wind up saving a bunch of minor changes sequentially, it irritates people who monitor [[Special:Recentchanges|the recent changes page]], not to mention forcing the database to save many more revisions than are necessary.<br />
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--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 16:44, 9 April 2008 (EDT)</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User_talk:Wiki_nameUser talk:Wiki name2008-04-09T20:43:51Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Show Preview</p>
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I enabled image uploads. Sorry about them being disabled.<br />
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Now that image uploads have been reenabled, I've uploaded your bison tube photo.<br />
<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 22:56, 8 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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== "Show preview" button ==<br />
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By the way, if you use the "Show preview" button (to the right of the "Save page" button), then you can test your editing experiments without saving a series of broken versions.<br />
<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 23:25, 8 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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When I used the "Show Preview" it would often look correct but when I saved the page it was different/wrong, so I gave up on Preview.<br />
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== Show Preview ==<br />
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Always use "show preview" please.<br />
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Do not save changes until the preview looks good to you. If the preview looks fine and then you save and the save looks different, no one can fault you for that. But if you don't use the preview and you wind up saving a bunch of minor changes sequentially, it irritates people who monitor [[Special:Recentchanges|the recent changes page]], not to mention forcing the database to save many more revisions than are necessary.<br />
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PS. Welcome to cacheopedia!</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User_talk:BlueNinjaUser talk:BlueNinja2008-04-09T01:03:32Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Sysop Revoked</p>
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<div>Hey there. You are the newest Sysop to this page. You have been contributing a lot of content and fighting a lot of spam. As a sysop you can more easily fight spam by using revert tools like the rollback buttons. You also have the ability to block users. You may block spammers at will, no one else.<br />
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--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 13:31, 27 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
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== Images ==<br />
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Lost images in the upgrade.<br />
If you could re-up your pi pic, that would be good. I think if you click the link to the pic, it will let you upload any file and will reame it for you, but i'm not sure. If it works, that would bea good way to add pics to articles, make the image link first, then fill it with the image.<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 00:09, 28 November 2005 (EST)<br />
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== Spammers ==<br />
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Man, they are getting sophisticated. Creating new pages, and editing whitespace on the content to hide their spam in the diff pages! Thanks for all your help fighting this. Did you see the spam where the spammer actually wrote in the top above the links ''"Please forgive me, I have no money to feed my children."''?<br />
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'''''Riiiiiight'''''<br />
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Thanks again for all your help. Do you have editing priveledge for [[MediaWiki:SpamBlacklist]]? if not, drop me a message on [[User talk:BigWhiteTruck|my talk page]] and I'll get it figured out.<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 07:51, 21 April 2006 (EDT) Yes, I do. Should I just copy the line of links they're giving us and put it in there? That's an awful lot of drugs to type out by hand ;)<br />
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::Personally, I think your idea about disabling access to non-logged-in users would work and involve a lot less typing. ~~[[User:WestonWyse|WestonWyse]]<sup>[ [[User talk:WestonWyse|talk]] ]</sup>~~ 11:36, 8 August 2006 (EDT)<br />
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== Sysop Revoked ==<br />
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I took away your sysop privileges.<br />
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You didn't do anything wrong and you are welcome as a sysop in the future if you ever become more active on the site again. In the meantime I am setting you as a normal user for security reasons only. I just like to keep the Sysop list short and limited to active users.<br />
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--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 21:03, 8 April 2008 (EDT)</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User_talk:Wiki_nameUser talk:Wiki name2008-04-09T00:56:36Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Image Uploads</p>
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I enabled image uploads. Sorry about them being disabled.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Cacheopedia:Community_PortalCacheopedia:Community Portal2008-04-09T00:55:53Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* General Discussion */</p>
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== General Discussion ==<br />
'''Trying to Upload an Image'''<br />
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Help_desk#How_do_I_upload_an_image.3F Another help area in this maze told me to come here.]<br />
<br>- [[User:Wiki name|Wiki name]]<br />
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Cacheopedia is not configured to allow users to upload images. Sorry<br />
<br>- [[User:NiraD|niraD]] 20:26, 8 April 2008 (EDT)<br />
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Yikes! Must have been a side effect of going over to the new server. Fixed now! Upload away!!!!<br />
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--[[User:The SOAD Fan|The SOAD Fan]] 15:19, 24 November 2006 (EST) Um..hi I just joined.<br />
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[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 17:17, 29 November 2005 (EST) Lately I have been working hard to categorize articles and define categories. I think this is really important so we can have a browseable structure of articles. I defined a template called '''cathowto''' that tells you how to add your articles to a category. It's a good idea to add this at the end of a category description:<br />
<pre>{{cathowto}}</pre><br />
View some [[Special:Categories|categories]] to see what I mean.<br />
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'''Watchlists'''<br />
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It's good to have this page on your watchlist, just click ''watch'' at the top of this page.<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 23:44, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) Requiring login is looking like a better and better idea. Main Page has been spammed again.<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 20:30, 22 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
I'd like to include some pictures in my article on PI, but can't find where to host them. Are they locally hosted, or can I link to something on, say, Photobucket?<br />
:--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 10:14, 23 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
:There is a [[Special:Upload|upload page]] under the [[Special:Specialpages|special pages]] link on the left bar. I just enabled it this morning.<br />
:--[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 12:01, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) Thanks!<br />
:--[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 12:07, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) Er, when I tried to upload a picture I got this message: Internal error<br />
:From Cacheopedia<br />
:Could not copy file "/var/tmp/phpU1ifoi" to "/usr/home/cacheopedia/public_html/w/images/temp/0/0f/20051123170603!156_5639.JPG".<br />
::--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 16:02, 23 Nov 2005 (EST)<br />
::Sorry about that. All fixed now<br />
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[[User:CoyoteRed|CoyoteRed]] has asked, and I have answered.<br />
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[[User:Lunaverse|Lunaverse]] 15:10, 25 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
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:This is a sample reply, but it's to myself.<br />
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:[[User:Lunaverse|Lunaverse]] 15:10, 25 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
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So you have to go to "edit" to add a post? I don't think I'm doing this correctly. [[User:Tabulator32|Tabulator32]] 07:04, 27 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
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:Yep, that's it! It's like a talk page, only there's no + sign next to the edit button for more easily adding a post. But this is how they do it on [[Wikipedia]]. I'm just copying them.<br />
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:[[User:Lunaverse|Lunaverse]] 09:36, 27 May 2005 (EDT)<br />
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[[User:Krugdm|Krugdm]] 17:38, 23 January 2006 (EST)Just found this site! This could be handy, once it's filled out! Speaking of spamming, I [http://www.ikrug.com have a wiki] of my own and had a spamming problem. I ended up restricting the site so new accounts still could not post. I have to manually move people into the editor group. Haven't had a bit of spam since.<br />
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[[User:Krugdm|Cheesehead Dave]] 17:49, 23 January 2006 (EST)Style Question: When referring to Geocaching.com as the name of the site and not the URL, should it be capitalized as the name of an organization as I have done, or should it be written with a lowercase "g"?<br />
:I think capitalized would be better. Welcom to the site. --[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 19:18, 23 January 2006 (EST)<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 17:56, 19 April 2006 (EDT) Looks like we're getting hit by spammers again. Blocked a bunch today.<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 17:21, 17 May 2006 (EDT) Can we require users to be logged in to edit? I've just spent the last half hour deleting spammed pages.<br />
:Yes. [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Access_Restrictions#Disable_anonymous_edits This] tells you how. {{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 18:11, 19 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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== Database Error ==<br />
Every time I save changes to an article, I get a message that there is a database error. The article saves just fine, though. Just to let you know.<br />
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{{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 08:15, 23 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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:But I just found out that I cannot create new pages anymore. Help? {{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 07:01, 24 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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===All fixed===<br />
Fixed the error. Sorry about that.<br />
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--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 12:42, 24 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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Testing captcha...<br />
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[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 02:49, 3 August 2006 (EDT)<br />
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Testing captcha again<br />
[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 21:40, 5 August 2006 (EDT)<br />
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We've got our first human spammer. Judging by his (or maybe her) name, "F1r3Cr4cK", it's probably some dumb kid. I'm not doing anything to the security right now, but if needed I'll bump it up a notch.<br />
[[User:BlueNinja|BlueNinja]] 13:17, 10 August 2006 (EDT)</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/SandboxSandbox2008-04-03T17:24:28Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Reverted edits by 209.195.135.110 (Talk); changed back to last version by 24.58.54.240</p>
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<div>[[Category:Guides]]<br />
[[Category:Cache containers]]<br />
[[Category:Terms]]<br />
There are many different types of containers used to create geocaches. These containers can be categorized into four different groups, depending on the cache size: Micro, Small, Regular and Large.<br />
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==Micro Containers==<br />
There are many different types of micro containers used in hiding a cache, some of these include:<br />
* Film cans<br />
* Bison Tubes<br />
* Magnetic Hide-A-Keys<br />
* Altoids tins (note that these have a nasty habit of leaking)<br />
* Pill bottles<br />
* Pill vials & holders<br />
* Tic-Tac containers<br />
* Breath-strips containers<br />
* Magnetic strips<br />
* Match holders<br />
* [[Beach safe]]s<br />
*oboe reed case<br />
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==Small Containers==<br />
Cache containers that are not quite a micro container, nor as large as a regular sized container, are categorized as a small cache. Some small containers include:<br />
* Small Tupperware containers<br />
* Military decon containers<br />
* Small [[Lock 'n Lock]] containers<br />
* Small Rubbermaid containers(Seal-n-saver is best)<br />
* Small peanut butter jars<br />
* Large [[Beach safe]]s<br />
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==Regular Containers==<br />
Regular containers are containers that are large enough to hold a logbook and still have plenty of room left over for [[trade items]]. Some examples of regular sized cache containers are:<br />
* [[ammo can|Ammo cans]]<br />
* Large peanut butter jars<br />
* [[Lock 'n Lock]] containers<br />
* Rubbermaid Plasticware<br />
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==Large Containers==<br />
There are some cache containers that will not fall into any of the other categories because they are very large. Some examples of large cache containers are:<br />
* 5-gallon buckets<br />
* Rubbermaid Action-Packers (24 Gallon)<br />
* Abandoned Railroad Box-Cars<br />
* Abandoned Bomb Shelters<br />
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==Cache containers to stay away from==<br />
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===Unused sewer pipes===<br />
These containers are quite prone to leaking when they are cooled down in the winter, and then thawed out, creating a vacuum which sucks water into the pipe. Also, these containers resemble pipe bombs, and may create quite a disturbance if discovered by a [[muggle]]<br />
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===Leak Prone containers===<br />
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There are some containers that just will not keep the water out. Some of these are:<br />
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* Altoids tins<br />
* Tic-tac or Listerine containers<br />
* Semi-disposable containers (Ziploc Snap 'n Seal, GladWare, etc.)<br />
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===Glass containers===<br />
You should not hide anything in a glass container. Glass containers can crack or shatter if they get frozen, dropped or stepped on. The broken glass is then potentially dangerous to animals and cachers.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Food containers===<br />
Food containers smell like food, and critters will nibble on or otherwise disturb them. Even if you wash them really well, they still smell like food to animals.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Good cache containers==<br />
Many of these containers have gaskets to keep moisture out.<br />
<br />
===[[Ammo can]]s===<br />
These containers are dry, rugged, cache containers from heaven. They have been known to survive floods, fires, tornadoes and everything else Mother Nature can seem to throw at them. They come in lots of different sizes to suit your caching needs.<br />
<br />
===[[Beach safe]]s===<br />
Waterproof plastic storage containers designed for beach use. They are called "sport cases" by some manufacturers.<br />
<br />
===Decon Containers===<br />
One of the definitive containers for a small size cache, decon containers are designed to hold military decontamination kits. Available at military-surplus stores, empty decon containers are waterproof, durable, and relatively inexpensive.<br />
<br />
Before using one as a geocache container, you should sand off the warnings molded into the plastic lid, and peel off (or cover up) the military warning label on the container itself.<br />
<br />
===Pill Containers===<br />
The best known are the metal [[bison tube]]s, but most pill containers (designed to protect medication, vitamins, etc.) make good waterproof micro-cache containers.<br />
<br />
===Quality Airtight Food Containers===<br />
* [http://us.locknlock.com/main.asp Lock&Lock]<br />
* Nalgene® straight-sided jars<br />
* Nalgene® water bottles (although their neck is small, relative to the volume of the container)<br />
<br />
===Waterproof Equipment Cases===<br />
* [http://www.pelican.com/ Pelican Cases]<br />
* [http://www.otterbox.com/ Otterbox]<br />
<br />
===Waterproof Match Boxes===<br />
These inexpensive plastic containers have screw-top lids with a great waterproof seal. They are a little longer and a little narrower than the typical film canister. They usually cost less than a dollar.<br />
<br />
===Places To Buy===<br />
* [http://www.shop4swag.com/ Shop4Swag.com]<br />
* [http://www.cachebox.110mb.com/ Cachebox.com]</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/SandboxSandbox2008-01-25T17:19:03Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Reverted edits by 70.238.188.141 (Talk); changed back to last version by BigWhiteTruck</p>
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<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
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=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia - Placed Nov 9, 2007==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC179M4}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
Xenophobia is the irrational fear of strangers or foreigners.<br />
<br />
This is a two-stage multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger or foreigner to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates.<br />
<br />
Inside the first stage, you will find:<br />
* Incomplete coordinates for the final stage<br />
* The secret combination to unlock BWT's Xenophobia Travel Bug.<br />
<br />
<br />
BWT's Xenophobia Travel Bug is a small combination-locked box that contains the information you need to complete the coordinates for the final stage. It was released into the wild in Sweden in December of 2007 with instructions to go anywhere but never to return to the United States. It is labeled thusly:<br />
<br />
<br />
''"Inside this box is a secret. The secret is needed to find a Geocache in New York, USA. As long as you keep this box, someone might email you looking for the secret. You can tell them the secret if they tell you the code that will open the box. This box and the Geocache in the USA are designed to bring together two people from separate countries as friends to solve a puzzle. If you help someone in the USA to find the Geocache, you can say that you found it too, because you do not fear strangers. If you do not want to meet new friends from around the world, please leave this box where you found it."''<br />
<br />
<br />
Once you find the combination to the Travel Bug, find out who has the bug and email them. Ask politely if they will open the bug for you and tell you what is inside. Only by proving that you do not have Xenophobia will you be able to claim this find.<br />
<br />
== Hoplophobia ==<br />
Things that make you go BOOM!<br />
<br />
<br />
Hoplophobia is a term coined by the late, great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Cooper_(colonel) Colonel Jeff Cooper], a celebrated firearms instructor and author, among other things.<br />
<br />
Hoplophobia is the irrational fear of guns. Despite the fact that guns are merely tools with no will of their own, some people fear them. This cache does not require you to see, feel, or shoot a gun yourself, but there is a good possibility that you will hear some while you are on your way to the cache, or while searching for the cache.<br />
<br />
This cache is on an established public trail that runs along a remnant of the Erie Canal. It is a beautiful area and the canal has been wonderfully preserved. Some of the trail is bordered opposite the canal by the Camillus Sportsmen's Club, which has been there forever and is used year-round by families, individuals and various government and private groups as it is the largest and best shooting range in the area.<br />
<br />
At the location of the cache, you will be very near to the pistol range shooting line, and may hear some gunshots up close.<br />
<br />
<br />
The club is dedicated to safety and is well aware of this trail and the people who use it. All target stands and shooting areas are oriented so all shots go away from the trail and towards a huge hill that the club owns. This particular trail is used daily by walkers, joggers, bikers and hikers, and you are perfectly safe and perfectly welcome on it.<br />
<br />
Parking is at the northern corner of the intersection of Devoe Road and the Canal, or N 43° 3.171' W 0 76° 18.236'<br />
<br />
You have to park here and continue on foot. It is a pretty good walk of maybe a half-mile in each direction.<br />
<br />
Don't be confused by the sign that says "Sportsmen's Club Vehicle Traffic Only". It should say "No cars beyond this point except Sportsman's Club members." You can walk, run, bike or whatever past that sign.<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
You'll have to do more than put 2 and 2 together to complete this cache.<br />
<br />
A puzzle cache with a lot of not-hard but perhaps obscure math references.<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
Indecisiveness won't pay off.<br />
<br />
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions. You will have to make a lot of decisions to find this cache!<br />
<br />
This is a multi cache, with a twist. There are two sets of coordinates inside every waypoint container! At every waypoint you reach, you will have to '''decide''' which set of coordinates to go after next. There are no clues to help you choose, you need to pick one and commit!<br />
<br />
If you are lucky and choose correctly, you will only have to make a decision three times. If you are not lucky and choose poorly, you may wander the woods for hours.<br />
<br />
*START -> A<br />
*A -> B, C<br />
*B -> D, E<br />
*C -> F, G<br />
*D -> H, I<br />
*E -> J, K<br />
*F -> L, M<br />
*G -> N, O<br />
*H -> FINAL<br />
*I -> C, E<br />
*J -> C, D<br />
*K -> C, D<br />
*L -> B, G<br />
*M -> B, G<br />
*N -> B, F<br />
*O -> B, F<br />
<br />
note: I don't know why I never thought of this before, but I HAVE TO put a picture of Vizzini on this cache page, and possibly some or all of his iocane powder monologue.<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location - Place Nov 24, 2007==<br />
<br />
Cache is not at the posted coordinates, it's at a prime location!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC17KG3}} for this cache.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2007-11-29T22:15:39Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Hoplophobia */</p>
<hr />
<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia - Placed Nov 9, 2007==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC179M4}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
Xenophobia is the irrational fear of strangers or foreigners.<br />
<br />
This is a two-stage multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger or foreigner to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates.<br />
<br />
Inside the first stage, you will find:<br />
* Incomplete coordinates for the final stage<br />
* The secret combination to unlock BWT's Xenophobia Travel Bug.<br />
<br />
<br />
BWT's Xenophobia Travel Bug is a small combination-locked box that contains the information you need to complete the coordinates for the final stage. It was released into the wild in Sweden in December of 2007 with instructions to go anywhere but never to return to the United States. It is labeled thusly:<br />
<br />
<br />
''"Inside this box is a secret. The secret is needed to find a Geocache in New York, USA. As long as you keep this box, someone might email you looking for the secret. You can tell them the secret if they tell you the code that will open the box. This box and the Geocache in the USA are designed to bring together two people from separate countries as friends to solve a puzzle. If you help someone in the USA to find the Geocache, you can say that you found it too, because you do not fear strangers. If you do not want to meet new friends from around the world, please leave this box where you found it."''<br />
<br />
<br />
Once you find the combination to the Travel Bug, find out who has the bug and email them. Ask politely if they will open the bug for you and tell you what is inside. Only by proving that you do not have Xenophobia will you be able to claim this find.<br />
<br />
== Hoplophobia ==<br />
Things that make you go BOOM!<br />
<br />
<br />
Hoplophobia is a term coined by the late, great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Cooper_(colonel) Colonel Jeff Cooper], a celebrated firearms instructor and author, among other things.<br />
<br />
Hoplophobia is the irrational fear of guns. Despite the fact that guns are merely tools with no will of their own, some people fear them. This cache does not require you to see, feel, or shoot a gun yourself, but there is a good possibility that you will hear some while you are on your way to the cache, or while searching for the cache.<br />
<br />
This cache is on an established public trail that runs along a remnant of the Erie Canal. It is a beautiful area and the canal has been wonderfully preserved. Some of the trail is bordered opposite the canal by the Camillus Sportsmen's Club, which has been there forever and is used year-round by families, individuals and various government and private groups as it is the largest and best shooting range in the area.<br />
<br />
At the location of the cache, you will be very near to the pistol range shooting line, and may hear some gunshots up close.<br />
<br />
<br />
The club is dedicated to safety and is well aware of this trail and the people who use it. All target stands and shooting areas are oriented so all shots go away from the trail and towards a huge hill that the club owns. This particular trail is used daily by walkers, joggers, bikers and hikers, and you are perfectly safe and perfectly welcome on it.<br />
<br />
Parking is at the northern corner of the intersection of Devoe Road and the Canal, or N 43° 3.171' W 0 76° 18.236'<br />
<br />
You have to park here and continue on foot. It is a pretty good walk of maybe a half-mile in each direction.<br />
<br />
Don't be confused by the sign that says "Sportsmen's Club Vehicle Traffic Only". It should say "No cars beyond this point except Sportsman's Club members." You can walk, run, bike or whatever past that sign.<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
You'll have to do more than put 2 and 2 together to complete this cache.<br />
<br />
A puzzle cache with a lot of not-hard but perhaps obscure math references.<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
Indecisiveness won't pay off.<br />
<br />
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions. You will have to make a lot of decisions to find this cache!<br />
<br />
This is a multi cache, with a twist. There are two sets of coordinates inside every waypoint container! At every waypoint you reach, you will have to '''decide''' which set of coordinates to go after next. There are no clues to help you choose, you need to pick one and commit!<br />
<br />
If you are lucky and choose correctly, you will only have to make a decision three times. If you are not lucky and choose poorly, you may wander the woods for hours.<br />
<br />
*START -> A<br />
*A -> B, C<br />
*B -> D, E<br />
*C -> F, G<br />
*D -> H, I<br />
*E -> J, K<br />
*F -> L, M<br />
*G -> N, O<br />
*H -> FINAL<br />
*I -> C, E<br />
*J -> C, D<br />
*K -> C, D<br />
*L -> B, G<br />
*M -> B, G<br />
*N -> B, F<br />
*O -> B, F<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location - Place Nov 24, 2007==<br />
<br />
Cache is not at the posted coordinates, it's at a prime location!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC17KG3}} for this cache.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2007-11-29T21:29:54Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Xenophobia */</p>
<hr />
<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia - Placed Nov 9, 2007==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC179M4}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
Xenophobia is the irrational fear of strangers or foreigners.<br />
<br />
This is a two-stage multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger or foreigner to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates.<br />
<br />
Inside the first stage, you will find:<br />
* Incomplete coordinates for the final stage<br />
* The secret combination to unlock BWT's Xenophobia Travel Bug.<br />
<br />
<br />
BWT's Xenophobia Travel Bug is a small combination-locked box that contains the information you need to complete the coordinates for the final stage. It was released into the wild in Sweden in December of 2007 with instructions to go anywhere but never to return to the United States. It is labeled thusly:<br />
<br />
<br />
''"Inside this box is a secret. The secret is needed to find a Geocache in New York, USA. As long as you keep this box, someone might email you looking for the secret. You can tell them the secret if they tell you the code that will open the box. This box and the Geocache in the USA are designed to bring together two people from separate countries as friends to solve a puzzle. If you help someone in the USA to find the Geocache, you can say that you found it too, because you do not fear strangers. If you do not want to meet new friends from around the world, please leave this box where you found it."''<br />
<br />
<br />
Once you find the combination to the Travel Bug, find out who has the bug and email them. Ask politely if they will open the bug for you and tell you what is inside. Only by proving that you do not have Xenophobia will you be able to claim this find.<br />
<br />
== Hoplophobia ==<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
You'll have to do more than put 2 and 2 together to complete this cache.<br />
<br />
A puzzle cache with a lot of not-hard but perhaps obscure math references.<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
Indecisiveness won't pay off.<br />
<br />
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions. You will have to make a lot of decisions to find this cache!<br />
<br />
This is a multi cache, with a twist. There are two sets of coordinates inside every waypoint container! At every waypoint you reach, you will have to '''decide''' which set of coordinates to go after next. There are no clues to help you choose, you need to pick one and commit!<br />
<br />
If you are lucky and choose correctly, you will only have to make a decision three times. If you are not lucky and choose poorly, you may wander the woods for hours.<br />
<br />
*START -> A<br />
*A -> B, C<br />
*B -> D, E<br />
*C -> F, G<br />
*D -> H, I<br />
*E -> J, K<br />
*F -> L, M<br />
*G -> N, O<br />
*H -> FINAL<br />
*I -> C, E<br />
*J -> C, D<br />
*K -> C, D<br />
*L -> B, G<br />
*M -> B, G<br />
*N -> B, F<br />
*O -> B, F<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location - Place Nov 24, 2007==<br />
<br />
Cache is not at the posted coordinates, it's at a prime location!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC17KG3}} for this cache.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2007-11-29T21:29:17Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Xenophobia rewrite and hoplophobia creation</p>
<hr />
<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia - Placed Nov 9, 2007==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC179M4}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
Xenophobia is the irrational fear of strangers or foreigners.<br />
<br />
This is a two-stage multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger or foreigner to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates.<br />
<br />
Inside the first stage, you will find:<br />
* Incomplete coordinates for the final stage<br />
* The secret combination to unlock BWT's Xenophobia Travel Bug.<br />
<br />
<br />
BWT's Xenophobia Travel Bug is a small combination-locked box that contains the information you need to complete the coordinates for the final stage. It was released into the wild in Sweden in December of 2007 with instructions to go anywhere but never to return to the United States. It is labeled thusly:<br />
<br />
<br />
'''"Inside this box is a secret. The secret is needed to find a Geocache in New York, USA. As long as you keep this box, someone might email you looking for the secret. You can tell them the secret if they tell you the code that will open the box. This box and the Geocache in the USA are designed to bring together two people from separate countries as friends to solve a puzzle. If you help someone in the USA to find the Geocache, you can say that you found it too, because you do not fear strangers. If you do not want to meet new friends from around the world, please leave this box where you found it."'''<br />
<br />
<br />
Once you find the combination to the Travel Bug, find out who has the bug and email them. Ask politely if they will open the bug for you and tell you what is inside. Only by proving that you do not have Xenophobia will you be able to claim this find.<br />
<br />
== Hoplophobia ==<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
You'll have to do more than put 2 and 2 together to complete this cache.<br />
<br />
A puzzle cache with a lot of not-hard but perhaps obscure math references.<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
Indecisiveness won't pay off.<br />
<br />
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions. You will have to make a lot of decisions to find this cache!<br />
<br />
This is a multi cache, with a twist. There are two sets of coordinates inside every waypoint container! At every waypoint you reach, you will have to '''decide''' which set of coordinates to go after next. There are no clues to help you choose, you need to pick one and commit!<br />
<br />
If you are lucky and choose correctly, you will only have to make a decision three times. If you are not lucky and choose poorly, you may wander the woods for hours.<br />
<br />
*START -> A<br />
*A -> B, C<br />
*B -> D, E<br />
*C -> F, G<br />
*D -> H, I<br />
*E -> J, K<br />
*F -> L, M<br />
*G -> N, O<br />
*H -> FINAL<br />
*I -> C, E<br />
*J -> C, D<br />
*K -> C, D<br />
*L -> B, G<br />
*M -> B, G<br />
*N -> B, F<br />
*O -> B, F<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location - Place Nov 24, 2007==<br />
<br />
Cache is not at the posted coordinates, it's at a prime location!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC17KG3}} for this cache.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2007-11-29T19:28:46Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Prime Location */</p>
<hr />
<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia - Placed Nov 9, 2007==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC179M4}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
This is a three-part multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates, the third stage is nearby, but the second stage is 3000 miles away. You are encouraged to recruit a geocacher who lives near the second stage to help you solve this one.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
You'll have to do more than put 2 and 2 together to complete this cache.<br />
<br />
A puzzle cache with a lot of not-hard but perhaps obscure math references.<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
Indecisiveness won't pay off.<br />
<br />
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions. You will have to make a lot of decisions to find this cache!<br />
<br />
This is a multi cache, with a twist. There are two sets of coordinates inside every waypoint container! At every waypoint you reach, you will have to '''decide''' which set of coordinates to go after next. There are no clues to help you choose, you need to pick one and commit!<br />
<br />
If you are lucky and choose correctly, you will only have to make a decision three times. If you are not lucky and choose poorly, you may wander the woods for hours.<br />
<br />
*START -> A<br />
*A -> B, C<br />
*B -> D, E<br />
*C -> F, G<br />
*D -> H, I<br />
*E -> J, K<br />
*F -> L, M<br />
*G -> N, O<br />
*H -> FINAL<br />
*I -> C, E<br />
*J -> C, D<br />
*K -> C, D<br />
*L -> B, G<br />
*M -> B, G<br />
*N -> B, F<br />
*O -> B, F<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location - Place Nov 24, 2007==<br />
<br />
Cache is not at the posted coordinates, it's at a prime location!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC17KG3}} for this cache.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2007-11-27T22:53:16Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Prime Location */</p>
<hr />
<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia - Placed Nov 9, 2007==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC179M4}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
This is a three-part multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates, the third stage is nearby, but the second stage is 3000 miles away. You are encouraged to recruit a geocacher who lives near the second stage to help you solve this one.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
You'll have to do more than put 2 and 2 together to complete this cache.<br />
<br />
A puzzle cache with a lot of not-hard but perhaps obscure math references.<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
Indecisiveness won't pay off.<br />
<br />
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions. You will have to make a lot of decisions to find this cache!<br />
<br />
This is a multi cache, with a twist. There are two sets of coordinates inside every waypoint container! At every waypoint you reach, you will have to '''decide''' which set of coordinates to go after next. There are no clues to help you choose, you need to pick one and commit!<br />
<br />
If you are lucky and choose correctly, you will only have to make a decision three times. If you are not lucky and choose poorly, you may wander the woods for hours.<br />
<br />
*START -> A<br />
*A -> B, C<br />
*B -> D, E<br />
*C -> F, G<br />
*D -> H, I<br />
*E -> J, K<br />
*F -> L, M<br />
*G -> N, O<br />
*H -> FINAL<br />
*I -> C, E<br />
*J -> C, D<br />
*K -> C, D<br />
*L -> B, G<br />
*M -> B, G<br />
*N -> B, F<br />
*O -> B, F<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location==<br />
<br />
Posted 2007/11/24 {{Waypoint|GC17KG3}}<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2007-11-23T17:42:38Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Prime Location */</p>
<hr />
<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia - Placed Nov 9, 2007==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC179M4}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
This is a three-part multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates, the third stage is nearby, but the second stage is 3000 miles away. You are encouraged to recruit a geocacher who lives near the second stage to help you solve this one.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
You'll have to do more than put 2 and 2 together to complete this cache.<br />
<br />
A puzzle cache with a lot of not-hard but perhaps obscure math references.<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
Indecisiveness won't pay off.<br />
<br />
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions. You will have to make a lot of decisions to find this cache!<br />
<br />
This is a multi cache, with a twist. There are two sets of coordinates inside every waypoint container! At every waypoint you reach, you will have to '''decide''' which set of coordinates to go after next. There are no clues to help you choose, you need to pick one and commit!<br />
<br />
If you are lucky and choose correctly, you will only have to make a decision three times. If you are not lucky and choose poorly, you may wander the woods for hours.<br />
<br />
*START -> A<br />
*A -> B, C<br />
*B -> D, E<br />
*C -> F, G<br />
*D -> H, I<br />
*E -> J, K<br />
*F -> L, M<br />
*G -> N, O<br />
*H -> FINAL<br />
*I -> C, E<br />
*J -> C, D<br />
*K -> C, D<br />
*L -> B, G<br />
*M -> B, G<br />
*N -> B, F<br />
*O -> B, F<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location==<br />
<br />
Cache coordinates are actually two large 7-digit prime numbers. Only hint on the cache page is a large number which is the product of those two. A semiprime.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2007-11-21T20:31:38Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series */</p>
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<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia - Placed Nov 9, 2007==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GC179M4}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
This is a three-part multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates, the third stage is nearby, but the second stage is 3000 miles away. You are encouraged to recruit a geocacher who lives near the second stage to help you solve this one.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
You'll have to do more than put 2 and 2 together to complete this cache.<br />
<br />
A puzzle cache with a lot of not-hard but perhaps obscure math references.<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
Indecisiveness won't pay off.<br />
<br />
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions. You will have to make a lot of decisions to find this cache!<br />
<br />
This is a multi cache, with a twist. There are two sets of coordinates inside every waypoint container! At every waypoint you reach, you will have to '''decide''' which set of coordinates to go after next. There are no clues to help you choose, you need to pick one and commit!<br />
<br />
If you are lucky and choose correctly, you will only have to make a decision three times. If you are not lucky and choose poorly, you may wander the woods for hours.<br />
<br />
*START -> A<br />
*A -> B, C<br />
*B -> D, E<br />
*C -> F, G<br />
*D -> H, I<br />
*E -> J, K<br />
*F -> L, M<br />
*G -> N, O<br />
*H -> FINAL<br />
*I -> C, E<br />
*J -> C, D<br />
*K -> C, D<br />
*L -> B, G<br />
*M -> B, G<br />
*N -> B, F<br />
*O -> B, F<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location==<br />
<br />
Cache coordinates are actually two large 7-digit prime numbers. Only hint on the cache page is a large number which is the product of those two. A pseudoprime.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User_talk:Jam_ClamUser talk:Jam Clam2007-09-20T13:54:32Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Hey there! */</p>
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<div>== Hey there! ==<br />
<br />
Hope cacheopedia is running fine again. Thanks for the heads-up when it was bogged down. It turns out google crawler was hitting a very cpu and bandwidth-intensive page on another one of my sites.<br />
<br />
If you wish, take some time to fill out your user profile [[User:Jam Clam]] so the [[Special:Listusers|other cacheopedians]] know who you are. At a minimum you could put a link to your geocaching.com profile.<br />
<br />
Thanks for all your contributions so far!<br />
<br />
-BWT</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User_talk:Jam_ClamUser talk:Jam Clam2007-09-20T13:53:59Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Hey there!</p>
<hr />
<div>== Hey there! ==<br />
<br />
Hope cacheopedia is running fine again. Thanks for the heads-up when it was bogged down. It turns out google crawler was hitting a very cpu and bandwidth-intensive page on another one of my sites.<br />
<br />
If you wish, take some time to fill out your user profile [[User:Jam Clam]] so the [[Special:All Users|other cacheopedians]] know who you are. At a minimum you could put a link to your geocaching.com profile.<br />
<br />
Thanks for all your contributions so far!<br />
<br />
-BWT</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Talk:AcronymsTalk:Acronyms2007-02-26T13:08:28Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Don't see why not</p>
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<div>Is there a way to make this page look more like the other pages? It is kinda bland.<br />
<br />
[204.128.70.65] 14:18, 23 February 2007<br />
<br />
Do we even need this page? Why do we have a list of acronyms that is distinct from the [[Glossary]] page?<br />
<br />
[[User:NiraD|niraD]] 16:12, 23 February 2007 (EST)<br />
<br />
== Don't see why not ==<br />
<br />
This page could be merged into the [[glossary]]. I don't have a problem with acronyms and terms mixed together.<br />
<br />
I wish the wiki software had an automatic alphabetic sort though.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User_talk:NiraDUser talk:NiraD2007-02-15T02:33:18Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: </p>
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<div>== Message NiraD ==<br />
Press the '''+''' button above to leave a message for [[User:NiraD|NiraD]].</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/How_can_I_helpHow can I help2007-02-15T02:28:58Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* The basics */</p>
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<div>Good question!<br />
<br />
==The basics==<br />
<br />
Basically, at the top of every page is an '''edit''' button. All you have to do is find a page you want to improve, and you can click on that button to do it.<br />
A good place to get started is the [[:Category:Stubs|list of stub pages]]. Those pages have been marked by their authors as needing improvement.<br />
<br />
You can also [[How to make a new article|make a new page]], and it's easy!<br />
<br />
there is also a list of [[Articles we would like to see]] created or improved (add your own!)<br />
<br />
[[Help:Contributing to Cacheopedia|Our current priorities]]<br />
<br />
If you have concerns or questions directed toward the community, you can voice them in the [[Cacheopedia:Community Portal]]. Follow the directions there for making a post. Or you can also directly message one of the administrators by going to [[User_talk:NiraD|talk to NiraD]], [[User_talk:BigWhiteTruck|talk to BigWhiteTruck]] or [[User_talk:BlueNinja|talk to BlueNinja]] and posting a message there.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User:BigWhiteTruckUser:BigWhiteTruck2007-02-15T02:18:04Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* My Caches */</p>
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<div>===who am i===<br />
[[Image:bigwhitetruck.jpg|thumb|]]<br />
*this guy ----><br />
*a geocacher from Auburn, NY. I cache hunt with my wife Amy in and around Central New York, the Fingerlakes region, but have been known to snag caches as far south as Charleston, SC, and as far west and Detroit, MI.<br />
*someone who has logged [[Tube Torcher]] (April 20, 2005 along with my wife and my friend Dan).<br />
*the owner of [http://www.rmbwebs.com rmbwebs.com], which donated the space for this page, and did the initial setup.<br />
<br />
===Profile===<br />
{{gcuser|BigWhiteTruck|My geocaching.com profile}}<br />
<br />
http://img.groundspeak.com/stats/img.aspx?txt=Cacher+from+CNY&uid=914f6b62-54b2-495b-a16f-928f8a05bbdb&bg=1.jpg<br />
<br />
===My Caches===<br />
* {{waypoint|GCT4M6|One-dollar Wonders}}<br />
* {{waypoint|GCM4PA|Auburn Softball}}<br />
* Phobia Series<br />
** {{waypoint|GCYK7H|Acrophobia}} you have to rappel on a cliff to retrieve this cache.<br />
<br />
===Favorite Caches===<br />
Here are my favorite caches in no particular order. Things that will get a cache on this list are kid-friendliness, nice location, nice containers.<br />
<br />
* '''[[Tube Torcher]]'''<br />
*: A great multicache in North Carolina. This one had us climbing silos, driving, running/crawling/squirming through underground tunnels, and hiding from the fuzz for over 6 hours!<br />
* {{waypoint|GCJFZ5|Gnome's Home Travel Bug Motel}}<br />
*: Very creative hide near Cato, NY. A great place to log travel bugs. Kids will love it.<br />
* {{waypoint|GC6AA4|Ocean_Savannah Connection, Part 2}}<br />
*: A fun cache for kids in Clark's Reservation, near Jamesville, NY This is a beautiful park that is great for hiking and being outdoors.<br />
* {{waypoint|GCJV67|The Ghost of Split Rock}}<br />
*: This is a great multi cache in a super-cool location: Split Rock Quarry near Solvay, NY. Young boys will probably go crazy for this location. It's kinda spooky, so bonus points for anyone who does it at night [http://richnamy.com/gallery/geocaching/splitrock/ like we did]! Make sure you check out {{waypoint|GC5D87|The Rock}} while you are there.<br />
* {{waypoint|GCJR0J|The Phlegethon of Unrelatable Nightmares}}<br />
*: Third in my list of favorite caches involving Split Rock Quarry. This one is miles away from the quarry itself, but tied to it in a very interesting way. Bring flashlights, you're going underground!<br />
* {{waypoint|GCM0D9|Hundred Acre Wood}}<br />
*: A good cache for kids in Liverpool, NY. There is a playground nearby, then a short hike through the hundred acre wood to a cleverly hidden cache.<br />
* {{waypoint|GCJA83|Land of the Forgotten}}<br />
*: The only micro on my list. I love this cache because it will bring you somewhere that is so touching, you'll likely never forget it, though most of the world has. . .<br />
* {{waypoint|GCJFP0|The Tiny Ghost of Lonergan Park}}<br />
*: Another great cache for kids. This one is near a playground in North Syracuse.<br />
* {{waypoint|GC1275|CNY Falls #5}}<br />
*: Welcome to one of the greatest places in the world, Carpenter Falls. This is where my wife and I had our first date, and got engaged. When you find location two of this cache, find the rock nearby pictured above on this page. From there look over the edge of the cliff. Fifteen feet down is where I asked my wife to marry me.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User:BigWhiteTruckUser:BigWhiteTruck2007-02-14T16:24:32Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: </p>
<hr />
<div>===who am i===<br />
[[Image:bigwhitetruck.jpg|thumb|]]<br />
*this guy ----><br />
*a geocacher from Auburn, NY. I cache hunt with my wife Amy in and around Central New York, the Fingerlakes region, but have been known to snag caches as far south as Charleston, SC, and as far west and Detroit, MI.<br />
*someone who has logged [[Tube Torcher]] (April 20, 2005 along with my wife and my friend Dan).<br />
*the owner of [http://www.rmbwebs.com rmbwebs.com], which donated the space for this page, and did the initial setup.<br />
<br />
===Profile===<br />
{{gcuser|BigWhiteTruck|My geocaching.com profile}}<br />
<br />
http://img.groundspeak.com/stats/img.aspx?txt=Cacher+from+CNY&uid=914f6b62-54b2-495b-a16f-928f8a05bbdb&bg=1.jpg<br />
<br />
===My Caches===<br />
* {{waypoint|GCT4M6|One-dollar Wonders}}<br />
* {{waypoint|GCM4PA|Auburn Softball}}<br />
<br />
<br />
===Favorite Caches===<br />
Here are my favorite caches in no particular order. Things that will get a cache on this list are kid-friendliness, nice location, nice containers.<br />
<br />
* '''[[Tube Torcher]]'''<br />
*: A great multicache in North Carolina. This one had us climbing silos, driving, running/crawling/squirming through underground tunnels, and hiding from the fuzz for over 6 hours!<br />
* {{waypoint|GCJFZ5|Gnome's Home Travel Bug Motel}}<br />
*: Very creative hide near Cato, NY. A great place to log travel bugs. Kids will love it.<br />
* {{waypoint|GC6AA4|Ocean_Savannah Connection, Part 2}}<br />
*: A fun cache for kids in Clark's Reservation, near Jamesville, NY This is a beautiful park that is great for hiking and being outdoors.<br />
* {{waypoint|GCJV67|The Ghost of Split Rock}}<br />
*: This is a great multi cache in a super-cool location: Split Rock Quarry near Solvay, NY. Young boys will probably go crazy for this location. It's kinda spooky, so bonus points for anyone who does it at night [http://richnamy.com/gallery/geocaching/splitrock/ like we did]! Make sure you check out {{waypoint|GC5D87|The Rock}} while you are there.<br />
* {{waypoint|GCJR0J|The Phlegethon of Unrelatable Nightmares}}<br />
*: Third in my list of favorite caches involving Split Rock Quarry. This one is miles away from the quarry itself, but tied to it in a very interesting way. Bring flashlights, you're going underground!<br />
* {{waypoint|GCM0D9|Hundred Acre Wood}}<br />
*: A good cache for kids in Liverpool, NY. There is a playground nearby, then a short hike through the hundred acre wood to a cleverly hidden cache.<br />
* {{waypoint|GCJA83|Land of the Forgotten}}<br />
*: The only micro on my list. I love this cache because it will bring you somewhere that is so touching, you'll likely never forget it, though most of the world has. . .<br />
* {{waypoint|GCJFP0|The Tiny Ghost of Lonergan Park}}<br />
*: Another great cache for kids. This one is near a playground in North Syracuse.<br />
* {{waypoint|GC1275|CNY Falls #5}}<br />
*: Welcome to one of the greatest places in the world, Carpenter Falls. This is where my wife and I had our first date, and got engaged. When you find location two of this cache, find the rock nearby pictured above on this page. From there look over the edge of the cliff. Fifteen feet down is where I asked my wife to marry me.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User_talk:BigWhiteTruckUser talk:BigWhiteTruck2006-12-21T01:52:07Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Permissions</p>
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<div>Making sure this lights me up when i log back in. -BWT<br />
<br />
<br />
Hi,<br />
<br />
I've found this page through Google when searching for a bugfix for my Wiki.<br />
<br />
<pre>--BlueNinja 12:07, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) Er, when I tried to upload a picture I got this message: Internal error <br />
Could not copy file "/var/tmp/phpU1ifoi" to "/usr/home/cacheopedia/public_html/w/images/temp/0/0f/20051123170603!156_5639.JPG".<br />
<br />
--BigWhiteTruck 16:02, 23 Nov 2005 (EST) <br />
Sorry about that. All fixed now.</pre><br />
<br />
I'm currently experiencing the exact same bug, how did you fix this if I may ask?<br />
<br />
Cheers,<br />
<br />
Steven<br />
<br />
== Permissions ==<br />
<br />
I had to change the permissions on the /usr/home/cacheopedia/public_html/w/images/ directory.<br />
<br />
If you are using FTP, i think you can right-click on the folder and set permissions that way. If you have a shell access, a good ol "chmod 777" should do it.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2006-10-09T18:33:50Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006 {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}} */</p>
<hr />
<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
To complete this cache, you must trek into the dead of the forest on the darkest of nights. When you get to your destination, you must wait in the dark for a signal from the trees.<br />
<br />
Prepare for an adventure into the depths of darkness. This cache may very well scare you silly. You should be prepared for a 2-mile hike through the forest in the dark. The following is a bare minimum of supplies needed '''per person'''.<br />
* Three sources of illumination. I would recommend an LED-powered headlamp, also a couple of ''good'' flashlights. You may want to bring one of those gigantic floodlights per team, but only if your team is full of wussies.<br />
* Lots of spare batteries for everything. All flashlights and GPSrs should have at least one backup set.<br />
* Glowsticks<br />
* Compass, and the ability to use it. At all times, the road you parked on is to the west within 3/4 of a mile.<br />
* Waterproof footwear. Some places are wet. You may wind up trudging through deep mud or leaping creeks and missing.<br />
* Extra-warm clothes. The temperature generally drops throughout the night until the sun comes up, so dress warmly.<br />
<br />
To begin, park near the given coordinates, you will find a trailhead. Leave your vehicle behind and plunge into the gaping jaws of doom! Follow the trail until you see the eyes in the forest to your right. The eyes will lead you!<br />
If you get to the stream without finding the eyes, you have gone too far.<br />
<br />
Let the eyes of the trees guide you to the lair of darkness. Ignore the cyclopian trees, as they are false guides, who want only to lead you astray. Also ignore any eyes which move. Your true guides are steady and do not travel. You will know you have reached the lair of darkness when you meet the twins. Here you must pass a certain test of your courage.<br />
<br />
Stand in the presence of the twins and extinguish all of your lights. You must prove your worthiness by plunging yourself into total darkness. If you can remain in the dark and keep your wits about you, you will see the signal. Once you have seen the signal, you know you have passed the test. Go to it and collect your reward.<br />
<br />
<br />
A note to potential seekers: ''I wasn't kidding when I said "the darkest of nights" you have no hope of finding this cache unless it is ''very'' dark in the woods. It had better be cloudy or without a moon, especially if the leaves are off the trees. Finishing this cache hunt requires you to see things in the blackness that you will never see even if there is a small bit of ambient light. Enjoy!''<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
See {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}} for this cache description.<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
This is a three-part multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates, the third stage is nearby, but the second stage is 3000 miles away. You are encouraged to recruit a geocacher who lives near the second stage to help you solve this one.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
What to do for this one?<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
Indecisiveness won't pay off.<br />
<br />
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions. You will have to make a lot of decisions to find this cache!<br />
<br />
This is a multi cache, with a twist. There are two sets of coordinates inside every waypoint container! At every waypoint you reach, you will have to '''decide''' which set of coordinates to go after next. There are no clues to help you choose, you need to pick one and commit!<br />
<br />
If you are lucky and choose correctly, you will only have to make a decision three times. If you are not lucky and choose poorly, you may wander the woods for hours.<br />
<br />
*START -> A<br />
*A -> B, C<br />
*B -> D, E<br />
*C -> F, G<br />
*D -> H, I<br />
*E -> J, K<br />
*F -> L, M<br />
*G -> N, O<br />
*H -> FINAL<br />
*I -> C, E<br />
*J -> C, D<br />
*K -> C, D<br />
*L -> B, G<br />
*M -> B, G<br />
*N -> B, F<br />
*O -> B, F<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location==<br />
<br />
Cache coordinates are actually two large 7-digit prime numbers. Only hint on the cache page is a large number which is the product of those two. A pseudoprime.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2006-10-09T15:01:04Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Decidophobia - fear of making decisions */</p>
<hr />
<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
To complete this cache, you must trek into the dead of the forest on the darkest of nights. When you get to your destination, you must wait in the dark for a signal from the trees.<br />
<br />
Prepare for an adventure into the depths of darkness. This cache may very well scare you silly. You should be prepared for a 2-mile hike through the forest in the dark. The following is a bare minimum of supplies needed '''per person'''.<br />
* Three sources of illumination. I would recommend an LED-powered headlamp, also a couple of ''good'' flashlights. You may want to bring one of those gigantic floodlights per team, but only if your team is full of wussies.<br />
* Lots of spare batteries for everything. All flashlights and GPSrs should have at least one backup set.<br />
* Glowsticks<br />
* Compass, and the ability to use it. At all times, the road you parked on is to the west within 3/4 of a mile.<br />
* Waterproof footwear. Some places are wet. You may wind up trudging through deep mud or leaping creeks and missing.<br />
* Extra-warm clothes. The temperature generally drops throughout the night until the sun comes up, so dress warmly.<br />
<br />
To begin, park near the given coordinates, you will find a trailhead. Leave your vehicle behind and plunge into the gaping jaws of doom! Follow the trail until you see the eyes in the forest to your right. The eyes will lead you!<br />
If you get to the stream without finding the eyes, you have gone too far.<br />
<br />
Let the eyes of the trees guide you to the lair of darkness. Ignore the cyclopian trees, as they are false guides, who want only to lead you astray. Also ignore any eyes which move. Your true guides are steady and do not travel. You will know you have reached the lair of darkness when you meet the twins. Here you must pass a certain test of your courage.<br />
<br />
Stand in the presence of the twins and extinguish all of your lights. You must prove your worthiness by plunging yourself into total darkness. If you can remain in the dark and keep your wits about you, you will see the signal. Once you have seen the signal, you know you have passed the test. Go to it and collect your reward.<br />
<br />
<br />
A note to potential seekers: ''I wasn't kidding when I said "the darkest of nights" you have no hope of finding this cache unless it is ''very'' dark in the woods. It had better be cloudy or without a moon, especially if the leaves are off the trees. Finishing this cache hunt requires you to see things in the blackness that you will never see even if there is a small bit of ambient light. Enjoy!''<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006 {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}}==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
Before you go drivng to find this cache, know this:<br />
*''This cache is on the side of an overhanging cliff''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb up to the cache from below.''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb down to the cache from above.''<br />
*'''''YOU WILL NEED RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT TO RETRIEVE THIS CACHE!!'''''<br />
<br />
This cache is rated 5 for terrain and it ''means'' it. To log this cache, you ''will'' need rock climbing/rappelling gear, and know how to use it!<br />
<br />
You should park at the posted parking waypoint : '''N 42° 48.806 W 076° 20.481'''.<br />
<br />
From there you can either take the trail to the left, or walk along the road. I recommend taking the trail. When the trail branches off, make sure to take the high road, not the low road. You don't want to walk down into the ravine just yet, we will be taking the fun way down! When you get to the posted coordinates, you will be standing directly over the cache, but you can't get at it while your feet are firmly on the ground!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can hidden in a niche in the rock wall and secured with some cable to prevent it from falling. You will have to choose a spot at the top of the cliff and rappell down the cliff face searching for the cache!<br />
<br />
To attempt this cache you will need ''at a minimum'':<br />
* Rock climbing or rapelling gear.<br />
** A good static line that is at least 100 feet long.<br />
** A rappel device, preferably one that allows you to stop for extended periods.<br />
** Some type of ascender like a petzl ascension would be helpful as well<br />
** Copious amount of extra biners, webbing, and such with which to make anchors of the various trees<br />
* Ability to use the same<br />
* A caching partner<br />
* Guts<br />
<br />
I offer my services as a caching partner and ropes expert to anyone who feels that they want to attempt this cache. I will bring everything we need, you bring the guts! I will not lead you to the cache, but I will let you use my gear, make sure everything is set up properly, instruct you on safe proceedure, and accompany you on the descent from a second rope. I have talked many a newcomer through rapelling over the edge of many cliffs, buildings and towers, and guided them safely to the ground, including my wife on our first date and the day we were engaged! Anyone who wants to attempt this cache but doesn't have the confidence, skills, equipment or knowledge should contact me. We can make a trip of it, and I can guarantee an experience you will never forget!<br />
<br />
For the sake of clarity:<br />
*''This cache is on the side of an overhanging cliff''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb up to the cache from below.''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb down to the cache from above.''<br />
*'''''YOU WILL NEED RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT TO RETRIEVE THIS CACHE!!'''''<br />
*'''''If you are at the cache site and and think that you have found this cache, LOOK DOWN. If you don't see this: You hae not found this cache!'''''<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
This is a three-part multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates, the third stage is nearby, but the second stage is 3000 miles away. You are encouraged to recruit a geocacher who lives near the second stage to help you solve this one.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
What to do for this one?<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
Indecisiveness won't pay off.<br />
<br />
Decidophobia is the fear of making decisions. You will have to make a lot of decisions to find this cache!<br />
<br />
This is a multi cache, with a twist. There are two sets of coordinates inside every waypoint container! At every waypoint you reach, you will have to '''decide''' which set of coordinates to go after next. There are no clues to help you choose, you need to pick one and commit!<br />
<br />
If you are lucky and choose correctly, you will only have to make a decision three times. If you are not lucky and choose poorly, you may wander the woods for hours.<br />
<br />
*START -> A<br />
*A -> B, C<br />
*B -> D, E<br />
*C -> F, G<br />
*D -> H, I<br />
*E -> J, K<br />
*F -> L, M<br />
*G -> N, O<br />
*H -> FINAL<br />
*I -> C, E<br />
*J -> C, D<br />
*K -> C, D<br />
*L -> B, G<br />
*M -> B, G<br />
*N -> B, F<br />
*O -> B, F<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location==<br />
<br />
Cache coordinates are actually two large 7-digit prime numbers. Only hint on the cache page is a large number which is the product of those two. A pseudoprime.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2006-10-06T16:37:46Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Hydrophobia */</p>
<hr />
<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
To complete this cache, you must trek into the dead of the forest on the darkest of nights. When you get to your destination, you must wait in the dark for a signal from the trees.<br />
<br />
Prepare for an adventure into the depths of darkness. This cache may very well scare you silly. You should be prepared for a 2-mile hike through the forest in the dark. The following is a bare minimum of supplies needed '''per person'''.<br />
* Three sources of illumination. I would recommend an LED-powered headlamp, also a couple of ''good'' flashlights. You may want to bring one of those gigantic floodlights per team, but only if your team is full of wussies.<br />
* Lots of spare batteries for everything. All flashlights and GPSrs should have at least one backup set.<br />
* Glowsticks<br />
* Compass, and the ability to use it. At all times, the road you parked on is to the west within 3/4 of a mile.<br />
* Waterproof footwear. Some places are wet. You may wind up trudging through deep mud or leaping creeks and missing.<br />
* Extra-warm clothes. The temperature generally drops throughout the night until the sun comes up, so dress warmly.<br />
<br />
To begin, park near the given coordinates, you will find a trailhead. Leave your vehicle behind and plunge into the gaping jaws of doom! Follow the trail until you see the eyes in the forest to your right. The eyes will lead you!<br />
If you get to the stream without finding the eyes, you have gone too far.<br />
<br />
Let the eyes of the trees guide you to the lair of darkness. Ignore the cyclopian trees, as they are false guides, who want only to lead you astray. Also ignore any eyes which move. Your true guides are steady and do not travel. You will know you have reached the lair of darkness when you meet the twins. Here you must pass a certain test of your courage.<br />
<br />
Stand in the presence of the twins and extinguish all of your lights. You must prove your worthiness by plunging yourself into total darkness. If you can remain in the dark and keep your wits about you, you will see the signal. Once you have seen the signal, you know you have passed the test. Go to it and collect your reward.<br />
<br />
<br />
A note to potential seekers: ''I wasn't kidding when I said "the darkest of nights" you have no hope of finding this cache unless it is ''very'' dark in the woods. It had better be cloudy or without a moon, especially if the leaves are off the trees. Finishing this cache hunt requires you to see things in the blackness that you will never see even if there is a small bit of ambient light. Enjoy!''<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006 {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}}==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
Before you go drivng to find this cache, know this:<br />
*''This cache is on the side of an overhanging cliff''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb up to the cache from below.''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb down to the cache from above.''<br />
*'''''YOU WILL NEED RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT TO RETRIEVE THIS CACHE!!'''''<br />
<br />
This cache is rated 5 for terrain and it ''means'' it. To log this cache, you ''will'' need rock climbing/rappelling gear, and know how to use it!<br />
<br />
You should park at the posted parking waypoint : '''N 42° 48.806 W 076° 20.481'''.<br />
<br />
From there you can either take the trail to the left, or walk along the road. I recommend taking the trail. When the trail branches off, make sure to take the high road, not the low road. You don't want to walk down into the ravine just yet, we will be taking the fun way down! When you get to the posted coordinates, you will be standing directly over the cache, but you can't get at it while your feet are firmly on the ground!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can hidden in a niche in the rock wall and secured with some cable to prevent it from falling. You will have to choose a spot at the top of the cliff and rappell down the cliff face searching for the cache!<br />
<br />
To attempt this cache you will need ''at a minimum'':<br />
* Rock climbing or rapelling gear.<br />
** A good static line that is at least 100 feet long.<br />
** A rappel device, preferably one that allows you to stop for extended periods.<br />
** Some type of ascender like a petzl ascension would be helpful as well<br />
** Copious amount of extra biners, webbing, and such with which to make anchors of the various trees<br />
* Ability to use the same<br />
* A caching partner<br />
* Guts<br />
<br />
I offer my services as a caching partner and ropes expert to anyone who feels that they want to attempt this cache. I will bring everything we need, you bring the guts! I will not lead you to the cache, but I will let you use my gear, make sure everything is set up properly, instruct you on safe proceedure, and accompany you on the descent from a second rope. I have talked many a newcomer through rapelling over the edge of many cliffs, buildings and towers, and guided them safely to the ground, including my wife on our first date and the day we were engaged! Anyone who wants to attempt this cache but doesn't have the confidence, skills, equipment or knowledge should contact me. We can make a trip of it, and I can guarantee an experience you will never forget!<br />
<br />
For the sake of clarity:<br />
*''This cache is on the side of an overhanging cliff''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb up to the cache from below.''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb down to the cache from above.''<br />
*'''''YOU WILL NEED RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT TO RETRIEVE THIS CACHE!!'''''<br />
*'''''If you are at the cache site and and think that you have found this cache, LOOK DOWN. If you don't see this: You hae not found this cache!'''''<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
This is a three-part multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates, the third stage is nearby, but the second stage is 3000 miles away. You are encouraged to recruit a geocacher who lives near the second stage to help you solve this one.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Arithmophobia - Fear of numbers ==<br />
What to do for this one?<br />
<br />
== Bibliophobia - Fear of books. ==<br />
Library maybe?<br />
<br />
== Coimetrophobia - Fear of cemeteries ==<br />
Easy<br />
<br />
== Decidophobia - fear of making decisions ==<br />
binary tree multicache<br />
<br />
== Taphophobia - Fear of being buried alive or of cemeteries ==<br />
Fake open grave with a cache inside.<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia ==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location==<br />
<br />
Cache coordinates are actually two large 7-digit prime numbers. Only hint on the cache page is a large number which is the product of those two. A pseudoprime.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Never_Forget_9/11_seriesNever Forget 9/11 series2006-10-02T20:58:59Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: </p>
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<div>The "Never Forget 9/11 Series" Of geocaches is a drive to set up a 9/11 Memorial Cache in all 50 states, started by the geocacher [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=24976 4America] with [http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=143668 this post] on the [[geocaching.com forums]].<br />
<br />
Cache list:<br />
<br />
from: [http://kansasgeocaching.com/neverforget.htm kansasgeocaching.com]<br />
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== Kansas - {{Waypoint|GCY804}} ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=24976 4America]<br />
* Status<br />
** Placed<br />
<br />
== Georgia - {{Waypoint|GCY8TP}} ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** mtn-man<br />
* Status<br />
** Placed<br />
<br />
== Virginia ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** Pyro37976<br />
* Status<br />
** Pending<br />
<br />
== Connecticut ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** Mopar<br />
* Status<br />
** Pending<br />
<br />
== Florida ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** wiseye<br />
* Status<br />
** Pending<br />
<br />
== North Carolina ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** EL Diablo<br />
* Status<br />
** Pending<br />
<br />
== Washington ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** Blue Power Ranger<br />
* Status<br />
** Pending<br />
<br />
== Nebraska - {{Waypoint|GCYGC1}}==<br />
* Owner<br />
** Sioneva<br />
* Status<br />
** Placed<br />
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== Illinois - {{Waypoint|GCY99M}} ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** baloo&bd<br />
* Status<br />
** Placed<br />
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<div>The "Never Forget 9/11 Series" Of geocaches is a drive to set up a 9/11 Memorial Cache in all 50 states, started by the geocacher [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=24976 4America] with [http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=143668 this post] on the [[geocaching.com forums]].<br />
<br />
Cache list:<br />
<br />
from: [http://kansasgeocaching.com/neverforget.htm kansasgeocaching.com]<br />
<br />
== Kansas - {{Waypoint|GCY804}} ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=24976 4America]<br />
* Status<br />
** Placed<br />
<br />
== Georgia - {{Waypoint|GCY8TP}} ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** mtn-man<br />
* Status<br />
** Placed<br />
<br />
== Virginia ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** Pyro37976<br />
* Status<br />
** Pending<br />
<br />
== Connecticut ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** Mopar<br />
* Status<br />
** Pending<br />
<br />
== Florida ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** wiseye<br />
* Status<br />
** Pending<br />
<br />
== North Carolina ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** EL Diablo<br />
* Status<br />
** Pending<br />
<br />
== Washington ==<br />
* Owner<br />
** Blue Power Ranger<br />
* Status<br />
** Pending<br />
<br />
== Nebraska - {{Waypoint|GCYGC1}}==<br />
* Owner<br />
** Sioneva<br />
* Status<br />
** Placed</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2006-10-02T01:40:57Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006 */</p>
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<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
To complete this cache, you must trek into the dead of the forest on the darkest of nights. When you get to your destination, you must wait in the dark for a signal from the trees.<br />
<br />
Prepare for an adventure into the depths of darkness. This cache may very well scare you silly. You should be prepared for a 2-mile hike through the forest in the dark. The following is a bare minimum of supplies needed '''per person'''.<br />
* Three sources of illumination. I would recommend an LED-powered headlamp, also a couple of ''good'' flashlights. You may want to bring one of those gigantic floodlights per team, but only if your team is full of wussies.<br />
* Lots of spare batteries for everything. All flashlights and GPSrs should have at least one backup set.<br />
* Glowsticks<br />
* Compass, and the ability to use it. At all times, the road you parked on is to the west within 3/4 of a mile.<br />
* Waterproof footwear. Some places are wet. You may wind up trudging through deep mud or leaping creeks and missing.<br />
* Extra-warm clothes. The temperature generally drops throughout the night until the sun comes up, so dress warmly.<br />
<br />
To begin, park near the given coordinates, you will find a trailhead. Leave your vehicle behind and plunge into the gaping jaws of doom! Follow the trail until you see the eyes in the forest to your right. The eyes will lead you!<br />
If you get to the stream without finding the eyes, you have gone too far.<br />
<br />
Let the eyes of the trees guide you to the lair of darkness. Ignore the cyclopian trees, as they are false guides, who want only to lead you astray. Also ignore any eyes which move. Your true guides are steady and do not travel. You will know you have reached the lair of darkness when you meet the twins. Here you must pass a certain test of your courage.<br />
<br />
Stand in the presence of the twins and extinguish all of your lights. You must prove your worthiness by plunging yourself into total darkness. If you can remain in the dark and keep your wits about you, you will see the signal. Once you have seen the signal, you know you have passed the test. Go to it and collect your reward.<br />
<br />
<br />
A note to potential seekers: ''I wasn't kidding when I said "the darkest of nights" you have no hope of finding this cache unless it is ''very'' dark in the woods. It had better be cloudy or without a moon, especially if the leaves are off the trees. Finishing this cache hunt requires you to see things in the blackness that you will never see even if there is a small bit of ambient light. Enjoy!''<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006 {{Waypoint|GCYK7H}}==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
Before you go drivng to find this cache, know this:<br />
*''This cache is on the side of an overhanging cliff''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb up to the cache from below.''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb down to the cache from above.''<br />
*'''''YOU WILL NEED RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT TO RETRIEVE THIS CACHE!!'''''<br />
<br />
This cache is rated 5 for terrain and it ''means'' it. To log this cache, you ''will'' need rock climbing/rappelling gear, and know how to use it!<br />
<br />
You should park at the posted parking waypoint : '''N 42° 48.806 W 076° 20.481'''.<br />
<br />
From there you can either take the trail to the left, or walk along the road. I recommend taking the trail. When the trail branches off, make sure to take the high road, not the low road. You don't want to walk down into the ravine just yet, we will be taking the fun way down! When you get to the posted coordinates, you will be standing directly over the cache, but you can't get at it while your feet are firmly on the ground!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can hidden in a niche in the rock wall and secured with some cable to prevent it from falling. You will have to choose a spot at the top of the cliff and rappell down the cliff face searching for the cache!<br />
<br />
To attempt this cache you will need ''at a minimum'':<br />
* Rock climbing or rapelling gear.<br />
** A good static line that is at least 100 feet long.<br />
** A rappel device, preferably one that allows you to stop for extended periods.<br />
** Some type of ascender like a petzl ascension would be helpful as well<br />
** Copious amount of extra biners, webbing, and such with which to make anchors of the various trees<br />
* Ability to use the same<br />
* A caching partner<br />
* Guts<br />
<br />
I offer my services as a caching partner and ropes expert to anyone who feels that they want to attempt this cache. I will bring everything we need, you bring the guts! I will not lead you to the cache, but I will let you use my gear, make sure everything is set up properly, instruct you on safe proceedure, and accompany you on the descent from a second rope. I have talked many a newcomer through rapelling over the edge of many cliffs, buildings and towers, and guided them safely to the ground, including my wife on our first date and the day we were engaged! Anyone who wants to attempt this cache but doesn't have the confidence, skills, equipment or knowledge should contact me. We can make a trip of it, and I can guarantee an experience you will never forget!<br />
<br />
For the sake of clarity:<br />
*''This cache is on the side of an overhanging cliff''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb up to the cache from below.''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb down to the cache from above.''<br />
*'''''YOU WILL NEED RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT TO RETRIEVE THIS CACHE!!'''''<br />
*'''''If you are at the cache site and and think that you have found this cache, LOOK DOWN. If you don't see this: You hae not found this cache!'''''<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
This is a three-part multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates, the third stage is nearby, but the second stage is 3000 miles away. You are encouraged to recruit a geocacher who lives near the second stage to help you solve this one.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location==<br />
<br />
Cache coordinates are actually two large 7-digit prime numbers. Only hint on the cache page is a large number which is the product of those two. A pseudoprime.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/BWT_ramblingsBWT ramblings2006-09-30T17:43:14Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: /* Acrophobia */</p>
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<div>Well, I don't know how you found this page, but please enjoy my ramblings.<br />
<br />
This is a place for me to plan out my future caches. Mostly I get hit with ideas on the wording of the cache descriptions, or maybe just an idea for a hide and want to get them down somewhere, so I am going to put them here.<br />
<br />
That said, '''Major Spoiler Alert!!!''' You've been warned.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 09:21, 1 February 2006 (EST)<br />
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=BigWhiteTruck's Phobia Series=<br />
<br />
==Nyctophobia==<br />
Do you have a fear of the dark? You may after this cache!<br />
<br />
To complete this cache, you must trek into the dead of the forest on the darkest of nights. When you get to your destination, you must wait in the dark for a signal from the trees.<br />
<br />
Prepare for an adventure into the depths of darkness. This cache may very well scare you silly. You should be prepared for a 2-mile hike through the forest in the dark. The following is a bare minimum of supplies needed '''per person'''.<br />
* Three sources of illumination. I would recommend an LED-powered headlamp, also a couple of ''good'' flashlights. You may want to bring one of those gigantic floodlights per team, but only if your team is full of wussies.<br />
* Lots of spare batteries for everything. All flashlights and GPSrs should have at least one backup set.<br />
* Glowsticks<br />
* Compass, and the ability to use it. At all times, the road you parked on is to the west within 3/4 of a mile.<br />
* Waterproof footwear. Some places are wet. You may wind up trudging through deep mud or leaping creeks and missing.<br />
* Extra-warm clothes. The temperature generally drops throughout the night until the sun comes up, so dress warmly.<br />
<br />
To begin, park near the given coordinates, you will find a trailhead. Leave your vehicle behind and plunge into the gaping jaws of doom! Follow the trail until you see the eyes in the forest to your right. The eyes will lead you!<br />
If you get to the stream without finding the eyes, you have gone too far.<br />
<br />
Let the eyes of the trees guide you to the lair of darkness. Ignore the cyclopian trees, as they are false guides, who want only to lead you astray. Also ignore any eyes which move. Your true guides are steady and do not travel. You will know you have reached the lair of darkness when you meet the twins. Here you must pass a certain test of your courage.<br />
<br />
Stand in the presence of the twins and extinguish all of your lights. You must prove your worthiness by plunging yourself into total darkness. If you can remain in the dark and keep your wits about you, you will see the signal. Once you have seen the signal, you know you have passed the test. Go to it and collect your reward.<br />
<br />
<br />
A note to potential seekers: ''I wasn't kidding when I said "the darkest of nights" you have no hope of finding this cache unless it is ''very'' dark in the woods. It had better be cloudy or without a moon, especially if the leaves are off the trees. Finishing this cache hunt requires you to see things in the blackness that you will never see even if there is a small bit of ambient light. Enjoy!''<br />
<br />
==Acrophobia - Placed Sep 30, 2006==<br />
Scared of heights? Don't look down!<br />
<br />
Before you go drivng to find this cache, know this:<br />
*''This cache is on the side of an overhanging cliff''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb up to the cache from below.''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb down to the cache from above.''<br />
*'''''YOU WILL NEED RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT TO RETRIEVE THIS CACHE!!'''''<br />
<br />
This cache is rated 5 for terrain and it ''means'' it. To log this cache, you ''will'' need rock climbing/rappelling gear, and know how to use it!<br />
<br />
You should park at the posted parking waypoint : '''N 42° 48.806 W 076° 20.481'''.<br />
<br />
From there you can either take the trail to the left, or walk along the road. I recommend taking the trail. When the trail branches off, make sure to take the high road, not the low road. You don't want to walk down into the ravine just yet, we will be taking the fun way down! When you get to the posted coordinates, you will be standing directly over the cache, but you can't get at it while your feet are firmly on the ground!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can hidden in a niche in the rock wall and secured with some cable to prevent it from falling. You will have to choose a spot at the top of the cliff and rappell down the cliff face searching for the cache!<br />
<br />
To attempt this cache you will need ''at a minimum'':<br />
* Rock climbing or rapelling gear.<br />
** A good static line that is at least 100 feet long.<br />
** A rappel device, preferably one that allows you to stop for extended periods.<br />
** Some type of ascender like a petzl ascension would be helpful as well<br />
** Copious amount of extra biners, webbing, and such with which to make anchors of the various trees<br />
* Ability to use the same<br />
* A caching partner<br />
* Guts<br />
<br />
I offer my services as a caching partner and ropes expert to anyone who feels that they want to attempt this cache. I will bring everything we need, you bring the guts! I will not lead you to the cache, but I will let you use my gear, make sure everything is set up properly, instruct you on safe proceedure, and accompany you on the descent from a second rope. I have talked many a newcomer through rapelling over the edge of many cliffs, buildings and towers, and guided them safely to the ground, including my wife on our first date and the day we were engaged! Anyone who wants to attempt this cache but doesn't have the confidence, skills, equipment or knowledge should contact me. We can make a trip of it, and I can guarantee an experience you will never forget!<br />
<br />
For the sake of clarity:<br />
*''This cache is on the side of an overhanging cliff''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb up to the cache from below.''<br />
*''It is impossible to climb down to the cache from above.''<br />
*'''''YOU WILL NEED RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT TO RETRIEVE THIS CACHE!!'''''<br />
*'''''If you are at the cache site and and think that you have found this cache, LOOK DOWN. If you don't see this: You hae not found this cache!'''''<br />
<br />
==Xenophobia==<br />
Do strangers make you nervous? Get over it!<br />
<br />
This is a three-part multi-cache which will almost certainly require you to enlist the help of a stranger to solve. You will likely not be able to complete this cache in one visit either.<br />
<br />
The first stage of this cache is at the posted coordinates, the third stage is nearby, but the second stage is 3000 miles away. You are encouraged to recruit a geocacher who lives near the second stage to help you solve this one.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Hydrophobia==<br />
Do you have a fear of water?<br />
<br />
Hydrophobia is the fear of water. It was also a popular name for rabies in the early 20th century, because advanced stages of rabies cause the victim to be unable to drink fluids.<br />
<br />
This cache will force you to face your fear of water. You are going to get wet doing this cache. I do not recommend it after a heavy rainfall. This is a good cache for a hot summer day, definately not for a cold winter day.<br />
<br />
You will be wading out into a moving stream. It's not too deep if the weather's been dry lately. It it's been raining, then watch out, we wouldn't want you to get swept downstream!<br />
<br />
Cache is an ammo can that is weighted down so that it sinks. It is attached to a small cable so that it doesn't get swept downstream. the challenge in this cache is just getting out into the water.<br />
<br />
Hints: ''In the lee of the largest boulder in the center of the stream''<br />
<br />
==Claustrophobia==<br />
I still have to think of some cache idea for this common fear.<br />
<br />
==Arachnophobia==<br />
Eight legs means four times the fear!<br />
<br />
'''''Note:''' This cache can only be completed during the following hours: <br />
Mon-Fri 8a-8p<br />
Sat 12-5<br />
<br />
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, affecting almost 1/3 of the adult population in the US. If you have this fear, you will need to face it to log this cache.<br />
<br />
Motivate to the location of the posted coordinates. You will find yourself outside a unique establishment. If you are here at the times listed above, you will be able to enter to complete your quest.<br />
<br />
There are eight choices for you to make. You must make all of them. This is so that if there is a group of people up to 8 each person has a chance to participate.<br />
<br />
Take all the numbers and add them up. Take that number and throw away everything except the three digits on the right side. This will be the magic number. Replace the last three digits in the coordinates with the magic number.<br />
<br />
==Apiphobia==<br />
Find out what all the buzz is about!<br />
==Fear Nothing==<br />
Have you conquered all the fears?<br />
<br />
This cache can only be logged by the most fearless of cache finders. You have to log every other cache in my phobia series in order to log this cache.<br />
<br />
If you have found any of the phobia series, you probably noticed a set of numbers inside each cache. You will need the numbers from each of the other phobias to do the final calculations for the location of this cache.<br />
<br />
Here's how you calculate the final location:<br />
<br />
*work on this later<br />
<br />
=Other Ideas=<br />
<br />
==Ode to Charlie==<br />
Charlie was a wonderful dog who brought joy to everyone who met him. Time got the better of him however, and he passed away after being in our family for about 10 years. He lives on in our hearts and in a memorial I made for him which marks his final resting place. Posted coordinates will take you to a place where you can view the memorial and find the answer to this question:<br />
You do not need to leave your car or enter the yard to answer this question, if fact I would prefer that you didn't. You should be able to see from the road.<br />
<br />
What breed of dog was Charlie?<br />
<br />
Take each letter in your one-word answer and assign it a number value for it's place in the alphabet.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
B = 2<br />
E = 5<br />
A = 1<br />
G = 7<br />
L = 12<br />
E = 5<br />
--><br />
<br />
Now solve this puzzle using the values of the letters in the word<br />
: ! = second letter's value<br />
: @ = second + third<br />
: # = fourth<br />
: $ = last - first<br />
: % = first<br />
: ^ = fourth plus first<br />
: & = last - third<br />
: * = last - second<br />
<br />
Coordinates to the final cache site are: '''N 42 !@.#$! W 76 %^.&$*'''<br />
<br />
<!-- Real answer: N42 56.735 W76 29.430 --><br />
<br />
==Kache Karma==<br />
It's time to trade down on purpose!<br />
<br />
We've all done it: traded down. We take a calculator and trade a McToy. Take a DVD and trade a pencil eraser. Take a Magellan and trade a Garmin. I know that I've done my share of diluting the cache swag around here, I used to trade in polished stones that I bought at JoAnn fabrics for $2 a bag. Oh, the shame!<br />
<br />
So here is my attempt at raising my trading Karma.<br />
<br />
I have stocked this cache with some really nice (by trade swag standards) swag. All finders are encouraged to trade down intentionally. Take some junk you found in your previous cache, trade it for some really nice stuff, and put the good stuff into the next cache. Then you can increase your trade karma along with me. I will keep the cache stocked with nice stuff and keep removing the junk that people put in it in the hopes that we can increase the general swag quality level in the area.<br />
<br />
Rules of this cache:<br />
* Travel bugs are allowed but are to be treated as travel bugs are normally treated.<br />
* You must trade IN something that you found in a cache, and trade OUT something better<br />
* Whatever you trade out you must place in a future cache.<br />
* If you see something you want to keep for yourself, trade in something just as nice for it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Make like a kid again==<br />
We're going to go back (and forth) in time.<br />
<br />
Go to the posted coordinates and then find the magic number solution to this riddle.<br />
<br />
: Face the ground, then face the sky<br />
: But don't try to go too high!<br />
: Count forward passes while you rest<br />
: For a long-hand's sweep to solve this test!<br />
<br />
Take the answer of this riddle and multiply by 12345. Then subtract 12. This new number completes the final cache coordinates of:<br />
<br />
split the number in half xxx,yyy and apply to the new coordinates<br />
<br />
N42 12.xxx<br />
W76 34.yyy<br />
<br />
<br />
hints:''What has long and short hands which sweep?''<br />
<br />
<br />
==Prime Location==<br />
<br />
Cache coordinates are actually two large 7-digit prime numbers. Only hint on the cache page is a large number which is the product of those two. A pseudoprime.<br />
<br />
==Rubik's Revenge==<br />
You have to solve a Rubik's Cube to finish this puzzle.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User_talk:WestonWyseUser talk:WestonWyse2006-09-29T01:34:19Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Signatures</p>
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<div>== Database Error ==<br />
<br />
I don't know what the database error is. I don't have time to look at it today, but I will take a look tomorrow.<br />
<br />
Welcome to Cacheopedia, and thanks for all the work you've done so far.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 12:39, 24 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
<br />
== Fixed ==<br />
<br />
I got the error when trying to post the previous comment. Seeing it with my own eyes helped me figure it out. It's all fixed now.<br />
Thanks again for bringing it to my attention.<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 12:40, 24 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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:You're quite welcome, and I'm quite glad to be aboard. Thanks! {{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 17:34, 24 June 2006 (EDT)<br />
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== Posting Waypoints ==<br />
<br />
I noticed you posted a lot of waypoints on your [[User:WestonWyse/Trip|trip]] page.<br />
Did you know about the waypoint template?<br />
<pre>{{waypoint|GCPVKM}}</pre><br />
Yields:<br />
<br />
{{waypoint|GCPVKM}}<br />
<br />
:Actually, no, I hadn't found that yet. I was kind of hoping that it would be in the interwiki map, but I haven't found anything baout that, either. {{User:WestonWyse/Sig}} 19:28, 9 July 2006 (EDT)<br />
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== Signatures ==<br />
<br />
Any idea why [[User:BigWhiteTruck/Sig|my custom signature]] doesn't work and [[User:WestonWyse/Sig|yours]] does?<br />
<br />
--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 21:34, 28 September 2006 (EDT)</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User_talk:NiraDUser talk:NiraD2006-09-29T01:28:38Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: Welcome to the Sysop group</p>
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<div>== Welcome to the Sysop group ==<br />
<br />
Hey there, I've been watching your contributions and it appears you are pretty serious and a good contributor. I like that you help us to fight spam also. As a sysop you will have more powerful tools at your disposal (delete, rollback, banning, etc.) Thanks again for your help!<br />
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--[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]] 21:28, 28 September 2006 (EDT)</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/User:BigWhiteTruck/SigUser:BigWhiteTruck/Sig2006-09-29T01:24:31Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: </p>
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<div>~~[[User:BigWhiteTruck|BigWhiteTruck]]<sup>-[[User_talk:BigWhiteTruck|chat]]-</sup>~~</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/GSAK_tutorialGSAK tutorial2006-08-25T14:21:09Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: </p>
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==Quick GSAK tutorial by a non-power user==<br />
<br />
Okay, I'll be the very first to admit that when I downloaded and installed GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife) on my PC last year, I was stumped. I have never worked with a database program before, so when I clicked the icon for the "Filter" on the Toolbar<br />
<br />
[[Image:GSAK Tutorial 1.jpg]]<br />
<br />
I was overwhelmed with all the options:<br />
<br />
[[Image:GSAK Tutorial 2.jpg]]<br />
<br />
Some kind people in the GSAK thread in the Groundspeak Forums helped me as I learned to set different kinds of filters.<br />
<br />
Now, after loading a new Pocket Query, the first one I use is a default GSAK filter that finds all the caches with two DNFs by the last cachers.<br />
<br />
[[Image:GSAK Tutorial 3.jpg]]<br />
<br />
I look at the list and check out the caches on the website, if I have time. If not, I just right click and from that menu, choose to delete all the waypoints in that filter.<br />
<br />
After that, I choose a center point for that day's adventure. If by some chance I am going to head out for a specific cache, I'll use that one as the center point.<br />
<br />
Then, since my Vista C has a 500-waypoint limit, I have to do a distance filter because I have more than 1000 caches in my Default GSAK database.<br />
<br />
[[Image:GSAK Tutorial 4.jpg]]<br />
<br />
A good distance for my area might be a circle of 15 miles. That will reduce the number of caches in my list to a number well under 500, so I can delete the "Geocaches" and "Geocaches Found" from the GPSr, but keep the other waypoints on it that I want, before sending the new cache waypoints to it.<br />
<br />
After getting the small list, I hit the GPS menu item and choose "Send waypoints."<br />
<br />
[[Image:GSAK Tutorial 5.jpg]]<br />
<br />
After the waypoints have been sent to the GPSr, I use the File/Export menu to create a .pdb file for my Palm M500.<br />
<br />
[[Image:GSAK Tutorial 6.jpg]]<br />
<br />
After opening my Palm Software and making sure the file I just created is ready to be installed to the card on my Palm, I HotSync the Palm.<br />
<br />
This process doesn't take very long, and now I'm ready to go on my new caching adventure with up-to-date information for the caches I will be looking for.<br />
<br />
GSAK is a very sophisticated, complicated program that can do much more than I have learned to do with it. There are power users out there who have probably created batch files that can do what I do manually. However, even this way, it doesn't take much time at all to get those brand new caches into my GPSr and my Palm so I can quickly head out the door on my next caching adventure.<br />
<br />
===Credits===<br />
This tutorial was authored by [http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=309782 Miragee] on 2006-01-14 on [http://miragee.blogspot.com/2006/01/quick-gsak-tutorial-by-non-power-user.html miragee.blogspot.com] and was copied with permission.</div>BigWhiteTruckhttp://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/CacheopediaCacheopedia2006-08-06T02:00:48Z<p>BigWhiteTruck: </p>
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'''What is Cacheopedia?'''<br />
<br />
Cacheopedia is a wiki site to create an online encyclopedia / reference / survival guide for the sport of geocaching. It is a source for geocaching FAQs, articles, definitions, guides, and a whole lot more.<br />
<br />
'''How did it start?'''<br />
<br />
Cacheopedia got its start in May of 2005 when someone on the [[geocaching.com forums]] posted a warning to the community about the growing danger of [[methamphetamine]] labs being found more and more often in places that geocachers wanted to go. Someone suggested that there should be a place for geocachers can share such warnings and compare notes on ways to stay safe in the woods. While they were at it, they could share cache hunting stories, tips, hiding methods, etc. The idea for cacheopedia was born when someone suggested a geocaching wiki. The site was started that day.<br />
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'''What is Cacheopedia?'''<br />
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Cacheopedia is a wiki site to create an online encyclopedia / reference / survival guide for the sport of geocaching. It is a source for geocaching FAQs, articles, definitions, guides, and a whole lot more.<br />
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'''How did it start?'''<br />
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Cacheopedia got its start in May of 2005 when someone on the [[geocaching.com forums]] posted a warning to the community about the growing danger of [[methamphetamine]] labs being found more and more often in places that geocachers wanted to go. Someone suggested that there should be a place for geocachers can share such warnings and compare notes on ways to stay safe in the woods. While they were at it, they could share cache hunting stories, tips, hiding methods, etc. The idea for cacheopedia was born when someone suggested a geocaching wiki. The site was started that day.<br />
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'''[[Cacheopedia growth|Growth]]'''<br />
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<div>'''What is Cacheopedia?'''<br />
<br />
Cacheopedia is a wiki site to create an online encyclopedia / reference / survival guide for the sport of geocaching. It is a source for geocaching FAQs, articles, definitions, guides, and a whole lot more.<br />
<br />
'''How did it start?'''<br />
<br />
Cacheopedia got its start in May of 2005 when someone on the [[geocaching.com forums]] posted a warning to the community about the growing danger of [[methamphetamine]] labs being found more and more often in places that geocachers wanted to go. Someone suggested that there should be a place for geocachers can share such warnings and compare notes on ways to stay safe in the woods. While they were at it, they could share cache hunting stories, tips, hiding methods, etc. The idea for cacheopedia was born when someone suggested a geocaching wiki. The site was started that day.<br />
<br />
'''[[Cacheopedia growth|Growth]]'''<br />
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'''Anyone can write an article here about any geocaching-related subject that they wish.'''<br />
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<div>[[Category:Guides]]<br />
There are many different types of containers used to create geocaches. These containers can be categorized into four different groups, depending on the cache size: Micro, Small, Regular and Large.<br />
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==Micro Containers==<br />
There are many different types of micro containers used in hiding a cache, some of these include:<br />
*Film cans<br />
*Bison Tubes<br />
*Magnetic Hide-A-Keys<br />
*Altoids tins (note that these have a nasty habit of leaking)<br />
*Pill bottles<br />
*Pill vials & holders<br />
*Tic-Tac containers<br />
*Breath-strips containers<br />
*Magnetic strips<br />
*Match holders<br />
*Others....<br />
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==Small Containers==<br />
Cache containers that are not quite a micro container, nor as large as a regular sized container, are categorized as a small cache. Some small containers include:<br />
*Small Tupperware containers<br />
*Military decon containers<br />
*Small Lock-n-Lock containers<br />
*Small Rubbermaid containers(Seal-n-saver is best)<br />
*Small peanut butter jars<br />
*Others....<br />
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==Regular Containers==<br />
Regular containers are containers that are large enough to hold a logbook and still have plenty of room left over for trade items. Some examples of regular sized cache containers are:<br />
*[[ammo can|Ammo cans]]<br />
*Large peanut butter jars<br />
*Lock&Locks<br />
*Rubbermaid Plasticware<br />
*Others....<br />
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==Large Containers==<br />
There are some cache containers that will not fall into any of the other categories because they are very large. Some examples of large cache containers are:<br />
*5-gallon buckets<br />
*Rubbermaid Action-Packers (24 Gallon)<br />
*Abandoned Railroad Box-Cars<br />
*Abandoned Bomb Shelters<br />
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==Cache containers to stay away from==<br />
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===Unused sewer pipes===<br />
These containers are quite prone to leaking when they are cooled down in the winter, and then thawed out, creating a vacuum which sucks water into the pipe. Also, these containers resemble pipe bombs, and may create quite a disturbance if discovered by a [[muggle]]<br />
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===Leak Prone containers===<br />
There are some containers that just will not keep the water out. Some of these are:<br />
*Altoids tins<br />
*Tic-tac or Listerine containers<br />
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===Glass containers===<br />
You should not hide anything in a glass container. Glass containers can crack or shatter if they get frozen, dropped or stepped on. The broken glass is then potentially dangerous to animals and cachers.<br />
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===Food containers===<br />
Food containers smell like food, and critters will nibble on or otherwise disturb them. Even if you wash them really well, they still smell like food to animals.<br />
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==Good cache containers==<br />
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===Ammo cans===<br />
These containers are dry, rugged, cache containers from heaven. They have been known to survive floods, fires, tornadoes and everything else Mother Nature can seem to throw at them. They come in lots of different sizes to suit your caching needs.<br />
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