PodCacher: Geocaching Goodness

On our geocaching podcast today, we talk about a 10km Night Adventure Challenge in the UK, and a Norway-Hungary connection.(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8145/7239039914_1858bfa9a8_m.jpg) We also have a photograph that was inspired by a DNF, an update on our Geowoodstock X plans, a story of a wildlife encounter while caching, great news related to the WWFM IX, the news of Google Maps returning to Geocaching.com and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120521.mp3) (51:56) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3022) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629824578838/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Geocaching game prompts bomb scare (http://m.torontosun.com/2012/05/10/geocaching-game-prompts-bomb-scare) GPS game clue triggers bomb squad call (http://www.cbc.ca/news/offbeat/story/2012/05/10/pipe-bomb-scare-geocaching.html) Night Nav - the Night Adventure Challenge in the UK (http://www.night-nav.co.uk) Operation: Night Nav YouTube Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4oViYxv0z0&feature=youtube_gdata_player) Meet the Norwegians (http://coord.info/GC3HR60) Geosör Budapest #16, "Meet the Norwegians" (http://coord.info/GC3J2Z3) Geowoodstock X website (http://geowoodstock.com/gws10/index.html) GW X Event Page (http://coord.info/GC2X6ZV) OCNA Meet Up @ Sellersburg Mega - OU03F7 (http://www.opencaching.us/viewcache.php?cacheid=1015) Multiplicity - a photo by Kristine (http://apictureisavoicelesspoem.blogspot.com/2012/04/multiplicity.html) GXProxy (http://www.gxproxy.com) Geotalk Podcast (http://geotalkpodcast.com/) Mingo (http://coord.info/GC30) - oldest active cache Sandia Crest (http://coord.info/GCD892) Fastest? Regular Cacher versus "In-Tuned" Cacher? (http://coord.info/GC2RDAN) NEW CONTEST: Little Star Geocoin contest (http://www.podcacher.com/current-podcacher-contests/little-star-geocoin-contest/) The Official WWFM IX Geocoins and Trackable Tags! (http://www.coinsandpins.com/flash-mob-coins) The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. WWFM IX official bookmark list (http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=349df783-5a96-4faf-9af4-2e61eb032f70) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we have some awesome listener feedback for the “expert” cacher who needs a new challenge.(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5312/7170405030_0827d4bd96_m.jpg) We also have a few more audio sound bites from MOGA, another amazing diner tied to a geocache, a great muggle experience, an FTF story – climbing up the wrong hills, a WWFM IX update and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120514b.mp3) (58:52) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3020) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629702305232/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Geofreakz on Teletoon (http://www.teletoon.com/en/games/geofreakz/) Geofreakz Geotrails (http://geofreakz.com/beta/parksE.html) The Great GeoFreakZ Kick Off Adventure (http://coord.info/GC3F5AQ) Reiff's Gas Station (http://coord.info/GCKGRZ) Ninja Training, Stage 1: Don't be seen (http://coord.info/GC2NZAG) T for Teleport (http://coord.info/GC36A8Y) GXProxy (http://www.gxproxy.com) Negative Sleep Designs (http://www.negativesleepdesigns.com/) Profile for shell1fish (http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=92ceee60-5648-4432-b2aa-10069fb40ac7) - check out the U.S. Challenge Caches Bookmark Lists Jasmer Challenge bookmark list (http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=7d218963-4480-4731-bc87-e69c23a47124) BadgeGen (http://badgegen.com/) - Generate Badges based on your geocaching statistics! ET Geocaching (http://etgeocaching.com/) Alien Search & CITO... The Return! (http://coord.info/GC3BRXG) NEW CONTEST: Little Star Geocoin contest (http://www.podcacher.com/current-podcacher-contests/little-star-geocoin-contest/) Geowoodstock X website (http://geowoodstock.com/gws10/index.html) GW X Event Page (http://coord.info/GC2X6ZV) The Official WWFM IX Geocoins and Trackable Tags! (http://www.coinsandpins.com/flash-mob-coins) The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. WWFM IX official bookmark list (http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=349df783-5a96-4faf-9af4-2e61eb032f70) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we'll continue our travelcaching coverage of MOGA 2012, featuring the team competition, special lights-out event, a chat with director Richard and more!(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5457/7146646605_58dc0be79b_m.jpg) We also have news of a new cache listing site, some more listener feedback on the epic caching day, an update on the topic of pre-finding a cache and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120507.mp3) (1:07:42) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3018) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629974323069/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Geocachers find floating body (http://theworldlink.com/news/local/geocachers-find-floating-body/article_8b5a4c53-ee8e-54ad-9da9-9ef86203496f.html) Body found on North Spit (http://www.kcby.com/news/local/Body-found-on--148514695.html) PhotoGeocaching (http://photogeocaching.com) MOGA 2012 Cache Page (http://coord.info/GC2QM9C) MOGA 2012 Website (http://2012.mogageo.com/) A True Lights Out Gathering! (http://coord.info/GC3FP8H) - check out the Event Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeGjnCcuEKU) PODCACHER COMPETES AT MOGA! (http://youtu.be/GoJmd5xX4mM) - video by mayberryman MOGA Group Photo (http://po.st/jDwT8p) - a YouTube video Geocaching Champions - Team Minnessee (http://youtu.be/Go-XH33ti-w) - video by mayberryman They're HERE! The Official WWFM IX Geocoins and Trackable Tags! (http://www.coinsandpins.com/flash-mob-coins) The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. WWFM IX official bookmark list (http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=349df783-5a96-4faf-9af4-2e61eb032f70) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we'll take you along with us, travelcaching to MOGA 2012.(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7124/7127017473_a0d5ecce93_m.jpg) We also have information on how to get a free GoPro camera, an interesting series of geocaching events, a very unwelcome find at a cache location, and news of the WWFM IX Geocoin! Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120430b.mp3) (1:03:45) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3014) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629565653380/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Alaska Northern Lights Expedition Wants Your Help to Find Science Balloons (http://news.yahoo.com/alaska-northern-lights-expedition-wants-help-science-balloons-115003433.html) Dirtbag Geocching Society DGS Day (http://www.dirtbaggeocachingsociety.com/dgs-day/) DGS Day Kickoff Event (http://coord.info/GC3HNHC) Skull 'n Bones (http://coord.info/GC216QZ) MOGA 2012 Cache Page (http://coord.info/GC2QM9C) MOGA 2012 Website (http://2012.mogageo.com/) They're HERE! The Official WWFM IX Geocoins! (http://www.coinsandpins.com/flash-mob-coins/wwfm-flash-mob-IX-event-geocoin#.T52878RAZV8) The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. WWFM IX official bookmark list (http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=349df783-5a96-4faf-9af4-2e61eb032f70) WWFM IX Logo (http://www.podcacher.com/files/wwfm9.jpg) (JPG file) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we'll share an interesting story of an unexpected find while geocaching.(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/6957491854_51f1c8c70b_m.jpg) We also have news on some developments that may help smart phone geocachers, some very useful tools of the trade you might want to add to your caching go-bag, feedback on the epic caching day, news on Navicache.com changing ownership and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120423B.mp3) (42:48) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3006) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629512331682/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Navicache.com Acquisition (http://www.madcacher.com/new/navicache-com-acquisition/) Smart Phones About To Get Even Better For Geocaching (http://www.notaboutthenumbers.com/2012/04/20/smart-phones-about-to-get-even-better-for-geocaching/) True Utility Telepen Telescopic Pen (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002K9J26W/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002K9J26W)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002K9J26W) Fisher Space Pen, Trekker (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NSS38E/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001NSS38E)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001NSS38E) The Tick Key (http://www.shop.gxproxy.com/The-Tick-Key-TK000010.htm?categoryId=-1) An Interesting Encounter (http://treasureislandcaching.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/an-interesting-encounter-2/) - at Treasure Island Caching MOGA 2012 Cache Page (http://coord.info/GC2QM9C) MOGA 2012 Website and Information (http://2012.mogageo.com/) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we'll discuss listener questions from both ends of the caching spectrum.(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5038/7082733767_22c487a79c_m.jpg) We also have some audio from an “Epic Caching Day”, egg tapping in Switzerland, a very interesting photography project coming up in May, a report from the Quebec Geocaching Association, the world’s shortest caching event and much more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120416B.mp3) (44:49) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3001) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629463227558/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Probably the World's Shortest Event - 23:59:60 (http://coord.info/GC3D6DX) Ready Your Watch: The Leap Second Is Coming (http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/01/leap-second/) Egg tapping (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_tapping) - according to Wikipedia Eidg. Flashmob (http://coord.info/GC3CT1W) - Egg tapping flash mob in Switzerland Video from a local news station: (starting at 3:10) (http://www.telebaern.tv/120407-news.html) ADAY.org - historic photography challenge (http://www.aday.org/) Quebec Geocaching Association (http://www.geocaching-qc.com/) Quebec Geocaching Association GPS Little Museum (http://coord.info/TB15D97) Paperless geocaching at Cacheopedia (http://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Paperless_geocaching) List of Premium Member benefits at Geocaching.com (http://www.geocaching.com/membership/comparison.aspx) MOGA 2012 Cache Page (http://coord.info/GC2QM9C) MOGA 2012 Website and Information (http://2012.mogageo.com/) GeoWoodstock X Cache Page (http://coord.info/GC2X6ZV) Geowoodstock X Website (http://geowoodstock.com/gws10/index.html) LAST WEEK TO ENTER THE CONTEST: GeoKu - Geocaching Haiku (http://www.podcacher.com/geoku-geocaching-haiku-contest/) GeoKu Contest ENTRY FORM (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNGbzBKVzRNcmdpbzJKSzJsUmpnYVE6MQ) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we'll have a discussion on “garbage caches” and our CITO responsibility. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7099/6913240734_c42b63262e_m.jpg) We also have a geocaching book review, a travel bug race winner, an interesting listener question – along with an answer for you, a geocaching photo tip and much more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120409.mp3 ) (46:22) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2996) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629773026361/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show The Captain John Smith Geotrail (http://www.smithtrail.net/things-to-do/geocaching.aspx) Book Review: Timecachers by Glenn Petrucci (http://thegeoks.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/book-review-timecachers/) Timecachers website (http://home.comcast.net/~gpetrucci/) Timecachers on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1466230762/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1466230762)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1466230762) Photo Exposure Tutorial Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHWmbOWiksY&list=UUIJoOHAqz4A_WY5cXFKPbvQ&index=1&feature=plcp) MOGA 2012 Cache Page (http://coord.info/GC2QM9C) MOGA 2012 Website and Information (http://2012.mogageo.com/) 6th Annual GeoRally and Quest for Mega (http://coord.info/GC2YA1F) FTF Geocacher Magazine (http://www.ftfgeocacher.com/) USA - Scratchy (http://coord.info/TB44B9C) - winning travel bug Fizzy Challenge background (http://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Fizzy_Challenge) - at Cacheopedia Well Rounded Cacher (The Fizzy Challenge) (http://coord.info/GC11E8N) - the first Fizzy Challenge The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. WWFM IX official bookmark list (http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=349df783-5a96-4faf-9af4-2e61eb032f70) WWFM IX Logo (http://www.podcacher.com/files/wwfm9.jpg) (JPG file) CONTEST: GeoKu - Geocaching Haiku (http://www.podcacher.com/geoku-geocaching-haiku-contest/) GeoKu Contest ENTRY FORM (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNGbzBKVzRNcmdpbzJKSzJsUmpnYVE6MQ) Enjoy our 360 Panorama Photos from Coronado: Picnic Site (http://360.io/NZM9bz) Playground with Bridge (http://360.io/sLQ9Us) Ferry Landing and Downtown San Diego (http://360.io/VVXfdv) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we're going to share with you some opinions and insights on the question of premium member only (PMO) caches. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7226/7036884209_26f61f9578_m.jpg) We also have news of a bomb scare averted, some listener emails about interesting LPCs and GRCs, a CITO in Kentucky, feedback on cache packing density, geocaching license plates and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120402.mp3 ) (48:17) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2994) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629354665004/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Ontario Graphic License Plate Project (http://www.centralontariogeocachers.com/DTG/index.html) - and their facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ontarioplate) Some LPC's worth highlighting: GC3EJ99 (http://coord.info/GC3EJ99), GC3E8M1 (http://coord.info/GC3E8M1), GC3E1CB (http://coord.info/GC3E1CB), GC3DJF9 (http://coord.info/GC3DJF9), GC3ANP8 (http://coord.info/GC3ANP8) The Treasure of Tull's Bay (http://coord.info/GC3AQP4) - COOL cache alert 3rd. Annual Lost River Cave CITO (http://coord.info/GC3D1B6) - event in Kentucky From Telegraphs to Airplanes (http://coord.info/GC3A5VY) - if you like Morse Code Mille pattes (http://coord.info/GC3E0NH) - in honor of 1000 FTFs NEW CONTEST: GeoKu - Geocaching Haiku (http://www.podcacher.com/geoku-geocaching-haiku-contest/) GeoKu Contest ENTRY FORM (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNGbzBKVzRNcmdpbzJKSzJsUmpnYVE6MQ) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we're going take you along with us on our travel-caching adventure to Palm Springs. (http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6112/6869546430_77c7856433_m.jpg) We also have some listener feedback on flashlights, another very cool cache, some reports from Maryland and Germany, an exciting new contest and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120326.mp3) (54:08) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2992) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629667785517/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (http://www.pstramway.com/) Childrens Discovery Museum of the Desert (http://www.cdmod.org/) Palm Springs Pano - outside the Museum (http://360.io/cZNgZC) Moorten Botanical Garden (http://www.moortengarden.com/) With Zorro's help, geocaching is the new frontier for Long Beach's libraries (http://www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/2012/03/15/25607/long-beach) Texas County Challenge Geocache (http://coord.info/GCRX6F) is on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-County-Challenge/258976112172) and Google+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/100651641721703262743/posts) MOGA 2012 Cache Page (http://coord.info/GC2QM9C) MOGA 2012 Website and Information (http://2012.mogageo.com/) Cache Across Maryland (CAM) 2012 (http://www.mdgps.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=35&sid=d38949220d5ca2ae395c5879eb054fa4) Flashlights from NEBO Tools (http://www.nebotools.com/) The Troublemaking Spy (http://coord.info/GC3BNZG) - cool cache NEW CONTEST: GeoKu - Geocaching Haiku (http://www.podcacher.com/geoku-geocaching-haiku-contest/) GeoKu Contest ENTRY FORM (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNGbzBKVzRNcmdpbzJKSzJsUmpnYVE6MQ) The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. WWFM IX official bookmark list (http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=349df783-5a96-4faf-9af4-2e61eb032f70) WWFM IX Logo (http://www.podcacher.com/files/wwfm9.jpg) (JPG file) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we're going to share with you about some geocaching heat maps. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/6849199442_59337624cf_m.jpg) We also have an interesting cache density calculation, a few more stories of accidental finds, an event report from a mountain in South Africa, a listener question about premium member caches and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120319.mp3) (52:16) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2989) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629616111023/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Thornton View (http://coord.info/GCPGY5) in the UK Bumper Stumpers 1988 (1 of 3) YouTube video (http://youtu.be/Lf3hWWTArvE) Together at Sani Top (http://coord.info/GC3AYR5) Time to get high (3482 meters) (http://coord.info/GC3AVTF) Google Earth Heat Map Files (KMZ) to download (created by Astronut42 (http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=5f072fb7-19dd-4313-91f6-51212e9557c4)): Maryland Caches (http://www.podcacher.com/files/MDCaches.kmz) Maryland Favorite Caches (http://www.podcacher.com/files/MDCacheFavs.kmz) San Diego Caches (http://www.podcacher.com/files/SDCaches.kmz) San Diego Favorite Caches (http://www.podcacher.com/files/SDCacheFavs.kmz) Caches around Alphen aan den Rijn (http://coord.info/map?ll=52.13433,4.64735&z=14) - high Premium Member Only percentage The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. WWFM IX official bookmark list (http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=349df783-5a96-4faf-9af4-2e61eb032f70) WWFM IX Logo (http://www.podcacher.com/files/wwfm9.jpg) (JPG file) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we're going to share a number of stories about the unexpected, interesting, unusual and accidental finds that many of you have experienced. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6971432499_fae56486a0_m.jpg) You won't believe some of the things that were found - and you might even pick up a tip along the way! We'll also share a cool event cache idea from the UK - that might give you some ideas if you're planning way ahead, as well as a PEA update, an event announcement, and news about girl scout badges and bomb scares. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120312.mp3 ) (41:04) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2987) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629558062061/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Is that a 'Geocache' on your sash? (http://blog.syracuse.com/cny/2012/02/is_that_a_geocache_on_your_sash_girl_scouts_update_badges_for_the_21st_century.html) OPP Explosives Unit Investigates Suspicious Canister in Port Stanley (http://www.am980.ca/channels/news/local/Story.aspx?ID=1666406) - on the geocache, Big Bridge Surprise (http://coord.info/GC24B2C) 6th Annual GeoRally and Quest for Mega (http://coord.info/GC2YA1F) Halloween Hides and Creepy Caches (http://www.hhandcc.co.uk/) Feed The Kitty ~ The Cat's Pajamas #5 (http://coord.info/GC1EFKF) Sneaky, Mean, and a Little Rude (http://coord.info/GC3CRT8) You've Come To Far To Get Stumped (http://coord.info/GCA0EF) Beast Tree (http://coord.info/GCQX85) Many lakes trail head (http://coord.info/GC2EK8H) Hidden Monument (http://coord.info/GCRAHY) Geocache Spotlight: GC43F3 - Brass Cap Cache (http://thegeoks.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/geocache-spotlight-gc43f3-brass-cap-cache/) - on the GeoKs blog The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we'll chat about some of the Leap Day caching going on around the world. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6951136651_f81384232a_m.jpg) We also have some great feedback and opinions on the question of logging an earthcache before the publication date, information on Explore West Virginia Challenges, the WWFM IX, protecting GPS satellites from solar storms and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120305b.mp3 ) (52:05) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2984) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629142505616/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Leap into the Record Books (http://blog.geocaching.com/2012/03/geocaching-com-leap-day-leaps-into-the-record-books/) Geocaching.com Presents: Leap Day 2012 YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uubqUfe4nd4) Shelter from the solar storm? U.K. lab creates system to protect satellites from nasty space weather (http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/03/03/shelter-from-the-solar-storm-u-k-lab-creates-system-to-protect-satellites-from-nasty-space-weather/) Rider Jams Cell Phones on SEPTA Buses (http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Rider-Annoyed-by-Calls-Jams-Phones-on-Septa-Bus-140966733.html) ExploreWV GeoChallenge (http://www.wvcommerce.org/travel/thingstodo/outdoorrecreation/geocaching/geocachewv/default.aspx) 2012 Leap Year Flash Mob (GC30G8N) YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcQFZZmWdWs) Rollover victim shoots at Good Samaritan (http://www.ksat.com/news/SAPD-Rollover-victim-shoots-at-Good-Samaritan/-/478452/9149592/-/tck63g/-/index.html) (thefoods) who were on their way to a Leap Day Flash Mob event (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LUID=f94f0f27-266f-4d19-9620-fab9868a9cb3) in Texas Brite Light Torch at GxProxy.com (http://www.shop.gxproxy.com/Brite-Light-Torch-BL000010.htm?categoryId=-1) PodCacher Prize Vault (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157600008376104/) Cache Density informal survey results (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgUEwwgKyPJYdHJrd1dQR1NwVm94ZHFMQUhTT1VFNVE) The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. MOGA 2012 Cache Page (http://coord.info/GC2QM9C) MOGA 2012 Website and Information (http://2012.mogageo.com/) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we'll share with you the story of the Fredericton Geocaching Tour. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6933246955_3eaa98b058_m.jpg) We also have an audio report about some very helpful muggles, a cool cache that has LPC in it's name and a very interesting listener question regarding logging earthcaches and virtual caches. We'll also chat about SPOT trackers being used in the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race and a work-around for Google Maps on Geocaching.com. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120227.mp3) (43:00) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2978) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629097797018/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Greasemonkey Firefox addon (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/) Geocaching.com extra map layers script (http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/125949) Google Maps in Chrome for Geocaching.com (http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/126244) Geomate.jr Update News (http://geomatejr.com/) 10th Annual CITO: April 21st and 22nd, 2012 (http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=290951) Fredericton Geocaching Tour (http://www.tourismfredericton.ca/en/thingstodo/Geocaching.asp ) Bookmark list of FGT caches (http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=93682e29-d148-4c39-9ef2-a3ad994775c4) CACH'EYE - a free personalized map service for geocachers (http://www.cacheye.org) SPOT the musher: Devices track racers on the Yukon Quest trail (http://newsminer.com/view/full_story/17500716/article-SPOT-the-musher--Devices-track-racers-on-the-Yukon-Quest-trail?instance=yq2012_bullets) Doodle Trail Cache 1 (http://coord.info/GC2GVX1) - on National Trust land at Hatfield Forest, Essex Peyto Lake Viewpoint (http://coord.info/GC32FFX) LPC: Let's Play Concentration (http://coord.info/GC3C919) MOGA 2012 Cache Page (http://coord.info/GC2QM9C) MOGA 2012 Website and Information (http://2012.mogageo.com/) ONE MORE WEEK: Enter to Win a pick from the PodCacher Prize Vault (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157600008376104/)! Answer the simple questions here: Cache Density Questionnaire (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHJrd1dQR1NwVm94ZHFMQUhTT1VFNVE6MQ) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we're going to take you along with us on a hike to a fizzy challenge / grid-needed cache. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6905873951_ec3945b7ff_m.jpg) We also have an audio report from an event in Tokyo Japan, a funny FTF story (and you won't believe who found the cache!), some mega event news from Denmark and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120220.mp3) (49:24) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2974) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629392341533/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show LA COSTA DOWNSIDE cache (http://coord.info/GCPN7Q) GPS saved? LightSquared dealt serious blow over interference (http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/02/15/gps-saved-lightsquared-dealt-serious-blow-over-interference/#ixzz1mSZq3wFX) New Geocachng.com maps (http://blog.geocaching.com/2012/02/new-geocaching-com-maps/) The French Connection (http://coord.info/GC3AE7B) Strange happenings in the East Midlands Geocaching community (http://www.emcache.com/index.php/topic,1210.0.html) Geocaching with an iPad (http://www.geoclub.de/viewtopic.php?f=126&t=49195) - German blog post / Read the English version via Google Translate (http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geoclub.de%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ff%3D126%26t%3D49195) Denmark's attempt at a first MEGA (http://geosport.dk/brammingevent/engelsk.html) Dag/Nat Event - Bramming (http://coord.info/GC35560) Shin Nen Kai 2012 in Tokyo (http://coord.info/GC3ACJ4) Tokyo Tower (http://coord.info/GC13XB7) The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. Enter to Win a pick from the PodCacher Prize Vault (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157600008376104/)! Answer the simple questions here: Cache Density Questionnaire (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHJrd1dQR1NwVm94ZHFMQUhTT1VFNVE6MQ) Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter

On our geocaching podcast today, we'll share about an interesting geocaching movie idea as well as a web-series that combines indie rock bands and geocaching. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7070/6866487779_5386263484_m.jpg) We also have some feedback on pre-finding, caching in state parks and instant notifications, as well as another listener question, a cool caching series, an interesting (and a bit different) reverse geocache and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120213e.mp3) (42:49) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2966) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629294173813/) Sign up to become a PodCacher Supporting Member (http://www.podcacher.com/?page_id=494) and enjoy the Member Appreciation Premium Perk (MAPP) shows as a thank-you! Links mentioned in the show Latitude The Movie (http://www.latitudethemovie.com) Latitude's Vimeo channel (http://vimeo.com/channels/latitudethemovie) Latitude's Fund Raising Page at IndiGoGo website (http://www.indiegogo.com/Latitude-The-Movie-1) Passing of Alan Stricklan AKA txoilgas (http://forum.texasgeocaching.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=301) Geocache Spoilers YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/geocachespoilers) - by Sven who also recently passed away Instant Notifications - Chasing First to Finds (http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=184) - from the Groundspeak Help Center How To Send Email To Any Cell Phone (for Free) (http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/email-to-sms/) Rangerbob's Reverse Geocache (http://digital-diy.com/swordfish-project/428-rangerbobs-reverse-geocache.html) GeoGearHeads Podcast (http://www.cacheamaniacs.com/webpage/category/GeoGearHeads) Cache-A-Maniacs Connections Podcast (http://www.cacheamaniacs.com/webpage/category/Connections) Geocachers - a NYC web series (http://www.geocachersnyc.com) EFHutton advertises for PodCacher in a unique way at a geocaching event (http://youtu.be/iZXrAr_2N_k) Challenge #016 - One Year Consecutive Caching (http://coord.info/GC24HB6) Challenge #500 - 500 Days Consecutive Caching (http://coord.info/GC3B8AZ) WebCam Campus Valla (http://coord.info/GC5843) in Sweden Cache Density Questionnaire (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHJrd1dQR1NwVm94ZHFMQUhTT1VFNVE6MQ) The Walking Dead on AMC (http://www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead) The Walking Dead: Hospital Challenge (http://www.geocaching.com/challenges/CX2DAF) PodCacher Prize Vault (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157600008376104/) - for contest winner! Shop Amazon's GPS and Navigation Deals (http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=172526&_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=podcacher-20&l=ur2&o=1) Shop at PodCacher Amazon Stores for The USA (http://tinyurl.com/4chtmc) or The UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=podc-21) or Germany (http://www.amazon.de?_encoding=UTF8&tag=podcacher-21) - and help support the show Put the number for the PodCacher Hotline on your speed dial! (206) A CACHER (206-222-2437) Call us with your rants, raves and as a roving reporter