PodCacher: Geocaching Goodness

On our geocaching podcast today, we'll share some more feedback and ideas on the topic of kids caching accounts. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6827777341_f0b210f68a_m.jpg) We also have a review from Darren of The SpinDoctors on the NeonGeo android app, a roving report from a light painting event, an interesting contest to be a “Diversified Cacher”, another thought-provoking question - “does it count?”, the answer to the question on last week's show about the term muggle and a scientific breakthrough that may benefit Geocachers in the news. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120206.mp3) (50:09) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2964) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629195390859/) 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 Top 100 Stories of 2011 #48: Strongest Repellent Found
 (http://discovermagazine.com/2012/jan-feb/48) Neongeo geocaching app review (http://darrenosborne.com/2012/01/17/neongeo-geocaching-app-review/) - by Darren of The SpinDoctors Neongeo Android App (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.neongeo.app) Mrs. O's Designs - Lamp Post Cache (http://www.cafepress.com/mrsosdesigns/8487368) 30 Second Light Painting Flash Mob (http://coord.info/GC2PQ03) Geocaching in State Parks in Arkansas (http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/things-to-do/geocaching/) Answer to "searching for archived caches" (http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=226249&st=0&p=4019382entry4019382) - from the Groundspeak Forums Diversified Cacher Contest (https://sites.google.com/site/denisevajdak/geocaching/diversified-cacher-contest) The PodCacher Treasure Cache (PTC) (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCXA12) and PTC photo set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157594209088274/) The PodCacher Treasure Cache Coffee Table Art Book - Volume 2...Order your copy HERE! (http://www.podcacher.com/podcacher-store/podcacher-treasure-cache-book-volume-2/) Answer to the "muggle" question (thanks to firennice): macdaddymd coined the term geomuggles - Feb 2002 (http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=48456&st=0&p=546757entry546757) Lyra dropped the term Geo from in front of it - Sept 2002 (http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=56025&st=0&p=677040entry677040) DIY Micro Geocache Container (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GTEu2qM8x4) - SHARE this video link for the contest Share the Video Contest (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGw4TDBFX1dsVWZSLW53Mi1qQWN4Y2c6MQ) - entry form 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 some audio from a listener telling about a DNF adventure. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6785746579_cbd921c1d2_m.jpg) We'll also chat about more US state parks jumping on the geocaching bandwagon, a Do-It-Yourself micro cache creation tip (with video!) and a listener question. You won't want to miss roving reports from a Texas CITO and from wintery New Brunswick Canada, as well as a brand new PodCacher giveaway. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120130.mp3) (50:10) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2961) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157629090138199/) (contains some spoiler pics) 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 Fake rock used by Britain to spy on Russia for years (http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/russia/120119/fake-rock-UK-spy-russia) 2012 GMC Terrain - Navigation System & Geocaching (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDEjpmfO9NM) Geomate.Jr Website announcement (http://geomatejr.com/) Geomate Jr No More (http://www.notaboutthenumbers.com/2012/01/27/geomate-jr-no-more) - blog post at Its Not About The Numbers Have a Geomate Jr? Don't panic. (http://darrenosborne.com/2012/01/27/have-a-geomate-jr-dont-panic/) - by Darren (from GeoTalk) Geocaching in State Parks in Georgia (http://gastateparks.org/Geocaching), Alabama (http://www.alapark.com/Geocaching/), South Carolina (http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/things-to-do/geocaching/default.aspx) and Virgina (http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/geocache.shtml) Alabama State Parks Geo Challenge Kickoff Event (http://coord.info/GC3ARY5) Virginia State Parks TV Spot that features geocaching ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1KXr2erdlU) Keep Arlington Beautiful - GSWIP (http://coord.info/GC30HN9) 10th Annual Texas Challenge 2012 MEGA event (http://coord.info/GC33CNK) New Brunswick Come Out & Play 2011-2012 (http://www.cacheupnb.com/contests/come-out-play-contest-2011-2012/) Don't forget to flush! (http://coord.info/GC38YPA) BBT-SW02 (http://coord.info/GC32Q9N) - part of the Budapest Border Trail DIY Capsules blog post (http://jjmatheshikes.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-capsules.html) DIY Micro Geocache Container (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GTEu2qM8x4) - SHARE this video link for the contest mentioned on the show!! Alaska Geocoin Information (http://www.geocachealaska.org/alaskageocoins.htm) Making of the Jade 2011 GeocacheAlaska! Geocoin (http://www.geocachealaska.org/coinsales/2011bling/2011jadecreation.htm) GC Pocket: The Beginner's Guide (http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/gc-pocket-the-beginners-guide/18631585) and Experiences from the Field (http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/experiences-from-the-field/18631834) FTF Geocacher Magazine (http://www.ftfgeocacher.com/) Protect your iPhone in all conditions with an EscapeCapsule (http://www.iphoneography.com/journal/2012/1/25/protect-your-iphone-in-all-conditions-with-an-escapecapsule.html) Catalyst website for the EscapeCapsule (http://www.catalystlifestyle.com/) NEW: Share the Video Contest (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGw4TDBFX1dsVWZSLW53Mi1qQWN4Y2c6MQ) - entry form 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

On our geocaching podcast today, we'll be chatting about children's geocaching accounts, and how different people have handled that decision. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6745086757_b443ee9626_m.jpg) We also have a tip for those of you who may want to grab a cache during a layover, some feedback on muggles helping geocachers find a cache, a listener question about smart phone caching alerts, another cool cache series and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120123.mp3) (48:50) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2955) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157628988109827/) 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 of South Africa website (http://geocachingsa.com/) Mega South Africa - Programme (http://www.geocachingsa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=68) Cartoo Shows You How Far You Can Travel During Brief Layovers (http://lifehacker.com/5876210/cartoo-shows-you-how-far-you-can-travel-during-brief-layovers) Geocaching Podcast (http://geocachingpodcast.com/) Geotalk Podcast (http://geotalkpodcast.com/) Username Change on Geocaching.com (http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=115) Instant Notifications (http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=184) KC Battleship: FINAL (http://coord.info/GC34YT4) List of KC Battleship caches (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx?key=kc+battleship) Overview: Venona's 2012 ACTIVITIES (http://thegba.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5688) (account login required) 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 a lunch-time chat update from Groundspeak on several topics of interest. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6703872395_2985354583_m.jpg) We also have a listener story from cold South Dakota, a funny LPC story, some adventurous geocachers heading out on a truly amazing journey, a question for you to consider - regarding geocaching accounts for kids, an exciting announcement about the next WWFM and more. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120116.mp3) (51:28) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2949) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157628887603449/) 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 FTF Geocacher Magazine (http://www.ftfgeocacher.com/) CacheLight for IOS devices (http://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/cachelight/id491997543?mt=8) Rovingmedics Blog (http://rovingmedic.ontheroad.to) and their Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/groups/rovingmedics) on their amazing journey Budapest to Bamako (http://www.budapestbamako.org/en) Travel Bugs: Roving4x4 (http://coord.info/TB2AM26), Incredible Journey Traveller (http://coord.info/TB3WD6A), cincol's Rovingmedics' B2B Coin #112 (http://coord.info/TB2WJJF) Send a free SMS to the ROVINGMEDIC's satellite phone (https://sms.thuraya.com/) using number 66661567 Tomb Raider and Geocaching (http://officialtombraiderblog.tumblr.com/post/15670151472/become-a-real-world-adventurer-with-crystal) The Official WWFM Website (https://sites.google.com/site/wwfminfo/) - info, resources, stats, photos, video, etc. - UPDATES COMING SOON Couch to 5K running program (http://www.c25k.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 the question we posed recently - about whether or not to log a find if you can't open the container. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6662919157_7d01d7c1bf_m.jpg) We also have a geocaching adventure called into our hotline, feedback on geocaching goals, an intriguing series of puzzles up in the San Francisco Bay area and a new geocaching iPad specific app coming soon. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120109.mp3) (47:22) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2944) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157628784009735/) 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 iGeoPad - geocaching app for the iPad (http://www.ayefon.com/geo/iGeoPad.html) Venona 2012 links and information (http://www.youdzone.com/geocaching/venonaRedux.html) Overview: Venona's 2012 ACTIVITIES (http://thegba.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5688) - on The GBA forums (free account required to view) IN SOVIET RUSSIA, GAMES PLAY YOU (http://coord.info/GC38CVG) cache and associated YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC0lrJX_KO8) Deep in Edison Woods (http://coord.info/GC1VZRE) - a cache on the Bedford Brothers adventure The Library (http://coord.info/GC2WCV0) - a favorite in West Virginia 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 many listener responses about their 2011 accomplishments and 2012 goals. (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6611183127_17a4b7da0f_m.jpg) We also share our 2011 caching goal results, some feedback on how NOT to hide a cache, another Top 10 list - of New Year's Resolutions, and "Getting back on the horse", a milestone story. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher120102.mp3) (51:46) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2942) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157628658752051/) 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 Geocache mistaken for a bomb in Victorville CA (http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_19640279?source=rss) Berkshire Geobash website (http://dev.berkshiregeobash.com/) Berkshire GeoBash event listing (http://coord.info/GC36CCE) Great Lakes Seaway GeoTrail (http://www.seawaytrail.com/geotrail) Fizzy Challenge (difficulty-terrain grid) description (http://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Fizzy_Challenge) 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 a short Christmas special show for you, including a Holiday song from all three of us. (http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3122/3126508725_ea0099ecd4_m.jpg) We also share about a photography contest ending soon, an amazing Christmas display, some audio of Sandy and Sean caching together, and the iTunes Contest giveaway that we mentioned on the last show. Listen To The Show (http://traffic.libsyn.com/podcacher/PodCacher111226.mp3) (27:01) Show Discussion: PodCacher Forums (http://www.podcacherforums.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2939) AND Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/PodCacher) Show Images: Go to the Flickr set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157628555078357/) 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 VidRhythm iPhone app (http://www.vidrhythm.com/) Deck The Halls YouTube video thanks to VidRhythm app (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9uDggjjKhQ) Do You Hear What I Hear (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/do-you-hear-what-i-hear-single/id201965301) - by Spiraling Santa's sleigh meets jet in couple's Christmas display in St. Michaels (http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-12-23/news/bs-md-santa-display-20111223_1_sleigh-christmas-display-reindeer) Share the Experience Photo Contest (http://www.sharetheexperience.org) by the National Park Foundation (for US listeners) iTunes Contest Winners - check out the PodCacher Prize Vault (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonnyandsandy/sets/72157600008376104/) 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