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The Chisholm Trail District (covers Round Rock ISD) of the Boy Scouts is running a merit badge fair on August 11 and 18.� They'd like to offer the geocaching merit badge.� I've taught this a couple of times, but can't commit to this due to fuzzy vacation plans at this point.� Is anybody interested in teaching Geocaching to some Boy Scouts?� if so, let me know and I'll get you in touch with the coordinators.

-Balde Runner
�Dave

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#40258

From: "Sean C" <sean_curry@...>
Date: Wed May 2, 2012 1:13 am
Subject: Re: Need someone to teach Geocaching merit badge August 11 and 18

sean_curry

Dave,

I'm the Geocaching Merit Badge counselor for Troop 441, but will be out of town
on the 11th.  I'll check on the 18th.  What are you needing for the event?

- Sean (sec-guy)

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#40259

From: "gumbietygress@..." <gumbietygress@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 12:21 pm
Subject: OT - catch Waterweasel or Tygress on Stage!

barbtygress

Hey, y'all!

this is your last weekend (Thu-Fri-Sat) to catch Waterweasel on stage in Harold & Maude at the Sam Bass Theatre in Round Rock. I understand tickets are still available, but definitely purchase in advance. [VERY small theatre.]

I, Tygress, can be found on stage in Leander, in Way Off Broadway Community Players' 1890s comedrama Wild Dust. If y'all who went to mda_taz's event think my Disney outfit was a sight, you HAVE to see what I show up in for this show! Poppyfest Parade announcer said you need to see the show, "Just to see that costume again!" Fridays & Saturdays (and one Sunday -- THIS Sunday) through May 19.

If the stage spirits move ya!

Thanks!

BarbJ = thespian = Tygress

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#40260

From: "semperquestio" <sqcaching@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 4:30 pm
Subject: Clearing the Needs Maintenance Icon

semperquestio

Hi Gang,

It came to my attention recently that some folks around here don't know how to
clear the Needs Maintenance (NM) icon from their caches, so I thought I'd come
on here and address this for others who may not know about it.

Just to be clear on what I am talking about, the NM icon is that little icon
that shows up on lists and your cache page attributes that is a white cross on a
red background.  It is placed there when someone posts a "Needs Maintenance" log
on your cache.

When one of these logs is posted, the attribute is added to the cache listing
and, of course, the posting is emailed to the cache owner (CO) and anyone
watching hte cache either via the watchlist or bookmark features.  The email is
not sent to Groundspeak or a reviewer unless, of course, the reviewer is
watching the cache.

OK.  So why does this matter?  Very simply, because many folks filter out caches
that have this NM attribute.  I have seen many cases where a problem has been
fixed, but the NM attribute has never been cleared so the cache will still not
be seen by those that do this.  So if you want you cache to get maximum
visibility, you need to clear this attribute as soon as you address whatever
problem the cache may have.

Fortunately, clearing the attribute is VERY easy.  All you, the CO, must do is
go to your cache listing and write an "Owner Maintenance" log.  You do this just
like any other log.  Go to the "Log you visit" link at the top of the right
sidebar, click that, and post your log.  This will remove the attribute.

Just to be clear, there is no other way to clear it.  Writing a note, deleting
the any NM logs, etc. will not get it done.  You MUST post an OM log to clear
the attribute.

That's all there is to it.

HW/SQ

#40261

From: Barbara <bjdukette@...>
Date: Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:27 pm
Subject: Re: Re: For GSAK Users....

bjdukette

I wonder what an "API function" is?

Barbara ;) GiGi and JoJo

On Apr 27, 2012, at 9:01 AM, "lignumaqua" <geocaching@...> wrote:

Groundspeak offers an 'Add to Bookmark' API function - and this is already implemented in GSAK in the 'Geocaching.com access' menu. GSAK allows you to add either the current cache or the current filter to a specified bookmark list.

However, there are no functions provided to remove caches from bookmark lists. If/when it is added to the API then we'll add it to GSAK.

FYI - the Help page for all the API functions can be found here:

https://api.groundspeak.com/LiveV6/geocaching.svc/help

Mike

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Gary Eckhardt <garynewsmail@...> wrote:
>
> Very nice! I donât have my caches organized that way, but I might now!
>
>
>
> With the new Groundspeak API, does anyone know if they included a âadd to bookmark listâ or a âdelete from bookmark listâ function? I manage my PQâs with bookmark lists â" a âCaches to findâ list and a âFoundâ list. Whenever I make a find I have to manually add it to the found list and remove it from the caches to find list. It sure would make things easier, but as far as I saw in GSAK, they didnât include a function like that. I didnât know if that was because they just didnât do it, or if Groundspeak doesnât have that in their API.
>
>
>
> --Gary
>
>
>
> From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matt Wilson
> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:58 PM
> To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [CentralTexasGeocachers] For GSAK Users....
>
>
>
>
>
> Hehe. My thoughts exactly! Way to go! --Matt / Kemis
>
>
>
> From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Esther Lopez
> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:02 PM
> To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] For GSAK Users....
>
>
>
>
>
> Bill, I am impressed! And I haven't even opened the macro.
>
> BGTx
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Apr 26, 2012, at 5:56 PM, Bill Ellis <zionzr2@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> I just wanted to share with everyone that I have been teaching myself how to write my own GSAK Macros. I have created a couple to help with what I do with GSAK and I created and posted one to the GSAK Forums That may benefit more users than myself. So I thought I would share it there and now I am sharing it here.
>
> You can read about and Download it here: http://gsak.net/board/index.php?showtopic=22036 <http://gsak.net/board/index.php?showtopic=22036&view=findpost&p=161515> &view=findpost&p=161515
>
> As I stated on the Post. I welcome and appreciate any constructive and helpful input.
>
> Thanks and Enjoy.
>
> --
> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><>
> Bill
> a.k.a ZionZR2
> 512-789-1469
> <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
>
> =
>

#40262

From: Barbara <bjdukette@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 6:01 pm
Subject: Re: Clearing the Needs Maintenance Icon

bjdukette

Thanks for the great info!

Barbara ;)

On May 3, 2012, at 11:30 AM, "semperquestio" <sqcaching@...> wrote:

Hi Gang,

It came to my attention recently that some folks around here don't know how to clear the Needs Maintenance (NM) icon from their caches, so I thought I'd come on here and address this for others who may not know about it.

Just to be clear on what I am talking about, the NM icon is that little icon that shows up on lists and your cache page attributes that is a white cross on a red background. It is placed there when someone posts a "Needs Maintenance" log on your cache.

When one of these logs is posted, the attribute is added to the cache listing and, of course, the posting is emailed to the cache owner (CO) and anyone watching hte cache either via the watchlist or bookmark features. The email is not sent to Groundspeak or a reviewer unless, of course, the reviewer is watching the cache.

OK. So why does this matter? Very simply, because many folks filter out caches that have this NM attribute. I have seen many cases where a problem has been fixed, but the NM attribute has never been cleared so the cache will still not be seen by those that do this. So if you want you cache to get maximum visibility, you need to clear this attribute as soon as you address whatever problem the cache may have.

Fortunately, clearing the attribute is VERY easy. All you, the CO, must do is go to your cache listing and write an "Owner Maintenance" log. You do this just like any other log. Go to the "Log you visit" link at the top of the right sidebar, click that, and post your log. This will remove the attribute.

Just to be clear, there is no other way to clear it. Writing a note, deleting the any NM logs, etc. will not get it done. You MUST post an OM log to clear the attribute.

That's all there is to it.

HW/SQ

#40263

From: Bill Ellis <zionzr2@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 6:15 pm
Subject: Re: Clearing the Needs Maintenance Icon

zionzr2

Great Tip!!!

I'd like to offer a second way to clear it as well you can click on� "Edit Attributes" and remove the "Needs Maintenance" Icon.

On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 11:30 AM, semperquestio <sqcaching@...> wrote:

�

Hi Gang,

It came to my attention recently that some folks around here don't know how to clear the Needs Maintenance (NM) icon from their caches, so I thought I'd come on here and address this for others who may not know about it.

Just to be clear on what I am talking about, the NM icon is that little icon that shows up on lists and your cache page attributes that is a white cross on a red background. It is placed there when someone posts a "Needs Maintenance" log on your cache.

When one of these logs is posted, the attribute is added to the cache listing and, of course, the posting is emailed to the cache owner (CO) and anyone watching hte cache either via the watchlist or bookmark features. The email is not sent to Groundspeak or a reviewer unless, of course, the reviewer is watching the cache.

OK. So why does this matter? Very simply, because many folks filter out caches that have this NM attribute. I have seen many cases where a problem has been fixed, but the NM attribute has never been cleared so the cache will still not be seen by those that do this. So if you want you cache to get maximum visibility, you need to clear this attribute as soon as you address whatever problem the cache may have.

Fortunately, clearing the attribute is VERY easy. All you, the CO, must do is go to your cache listing and write an "Owner Maintenance" log. You do this just like any other log. Go to the "Log you visit" link at the top of the right sidebar, click that, and post your log. This will remove the attribute.

Just to be clear, there is no other way to clear it. Writing a note, deleting the any NM logs, etc. will not get it done. You MUST post an OM log to clear the attribute.

That's all there is to it.

HW/SQ

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#40264

From: "semperquestio" <sqcaching@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 7:28 pm
Subject: Re: Clearing the Needs Maintenance Icon

semperquestio

That works now?  It didn't use to.  Good to know!  Thanks!

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Bill Ellis <zionzr2@...> wrote:
>
> Great Tip!!!
>
> I'd like to offer a second way to clear it as well you can click on  "Edit
> Attributes" and remove the "Needs Maintenance" Icon.
>
>
> On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 11:30 AM, semperquestio <sqcaching@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi Gang,
> >
> > It came to my attention recently that some folks around here don't know
> > how to clear the Needs Maintenance (NM) icon from their caches, so I
> > thought I'd come on here and address this for others who may not know about
> > it.
> >
> > Just to be clear on what I am talking about, the NM icon is that little
> > icon that shows up on lists and your cache page attributes that is a white
> > cross on a red background. It is placed there when someone posts a "Needs
> > Maintenance" log on your cache.
> >
> > When one of these logs is posted, the attribute is added to the cache
> > listing and, of course, the posting is emailed to the cache owner (CO) and
> > anyone watching hte cache either via the watchlist or bookmark features.
> > The email is not sent to Groundspeak or a reviewer unless, of course, the
> > reviewer is watching the cache.
> >
> > OK. So why does this matter? Very simply, because many folks filter out
> > caches that have this NM attribute. I have seen many cases where a problem
> > has been fixed, but the NM attribute has never been cleared so the cache
> > will still not be seen by those that do this. So if you want you cache to
> > get maximum visibility, you need to clear this attribute as soon as you
> > address whatever problem the cache may have.
> >
> > Fortunately, clearing the attribute is VERY easy. All you, the CO, must do
> > is go to your cache listing and write an "Owner Maintenance" log. You do
> > this just like any other log. Go to the "Log you visit" link at the top of
> > the right sidebar, click that, and post your log. This will remove the
> > attribute.
> >
> > Just to be clear, there is no other way to clear it. Writing a note,
> > deleting the any NM logs, etc. will not get it done. You MUST post an OM
> > log to clear the attribute.
> >
> > That's all there is to it.
> >
> > HW/SQ
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><>
> Bill
> a.k.a ZionZR2
> 512-789-1469
> <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
>

#40265

From: "gumbietygress@..." <gumbietygress@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 12:20 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Clearing the Needs Maintenance Icon

barbtygress

Worked as long as I've been maintaining caches.

But there have been so many software upgrades.

An OM log in response to a NM log is a good thing, anyway, imho.

BarbJ =many routes to an end=Tygress

---------- Original Message ----------
From: "semperquestio" <sqcaching@...>
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Re: Clearing the Needs Maintenance Icon
Date: Thu, 03 May 2012 19:28:22 -0000

That works now? It didn't use to. Good to know! Thanks!

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Bill Ellis <zionzr2@...> wrote:
>
> Great Tip!!!
>
> I'd like to offer a second way to clear it as well you can click on "Edit
> Attributes" and remove the "Needs Maintenance" Icon.
>
>
> On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 11:30 AM, semperquestio <sqcaching@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Hi Gang,
> >
> > It came to my attention recently that some folks around here don't know
> > how to clear the Needs Maintenance (NM) icon from their caches, so I
> > thought I'd come on here and address this for others who may not know about
> > it.
> >
> > Just to be clear on what I am talking about, the NM icon is that little
> > icon that shows up on lists and your cache page attributes that is a white
> > cross on a red background. It is placed there when someone posts a "Needs
> > Maintenance" log on your cache.
> >
> > When one of these logs is posted, the attribute is added to the cache
> > listing and, of course, the posting is emailed to the cache owner (CO) and
> > anyone watching hte cache either via the watchlist or bookmark features.
> > The email is not sent to Groundspeak or a reviewer unless, of course, the
> > reviewer is watching the cache.
> >
> > OK. So why does this matter? Very simply, because many folks filter out
> > caches that have this NM attribute. I have seen many cases where a problem
> > has been fixed, but the NM attribute has never been cleared so the cache
> > will still not be seen by those that do this. So if you want you cache to
> > get maximum visibility, you need to clear this attribute as soon as you
> > address whatever problem the cache may have.
> >
> > Fortunately, clearing the attribute is VERY easy. All you, the CO, must do
> > is go to your cache listing and write an "Owner Maintenance" log. You do
> > this just like any other log. Go to the "Log you visit" link at the top of
> > the right sidebar, click that, and post your log. This will remove the
> > attribute.
> >
> > Just to be clear, there is no other way to clear it. Writing a note,
> > deleting the any NM logs, etc. will not get it done. You MUST post an OM
> > log to clear the attribute.
> >
> > That's all there is to it.
> >
> > HW/SQ
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><>
> Bill
> a.k.a ZionZR2
> 512-789-1469
> <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
>

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#40266

From: "electric_water_boy" <electric_water_boy@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 6:53 pm
Subject: Re: For GSAK Users....

electric_wat...

In my world API is American Petroleum Institute, but in GSAK world it is
Application Programming Interface.  From Webopedia:

"API, an abbreviation of application program interface, is a set of routines,
protocols, and tools for building software applications. A good API makes it
easier to develop a program by providing all the building blocks. A programmer
then puts the blocks together.

Most operating environments, such as MS-Windows, provide an API so that
programmers can write applications consistent with the operating environment.
Although APIs are designed for programmers, they are ultimately good for users
because they guarantee that all programs using a common API will have similar
interfaces. This makes it easier for users to learn new programs."

EWB - Tom

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Barbara <bjdukette@...> wrote:
>
> I wonder what an "API function" is?
>
> Barbara ;) GiGi and JoJo
>
> On Apr 27, 2012, at 9:01 AM, "lignumaqua" <geocaching@...> wrote:
>
> > Groundspeak offers an 'Add to Bookmark' API function - and this is already
implemented in GSAK in the 'Geocaching.com access' menu. GSAK allows you to add
either the current cache or the current filter to a specified bookmark list.
> >
> > However, there are no functions provided to remove caches from bookmark
lists. If/when it is added to the API then we'll add it to GSAK.
> >
> > FYI - the Help page for all the API functions can be found here:
> >
> > https://api.groundspeak.com/LiveV6/geocaching.svc/help
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Gary Eckhardt <garynewsmail@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > Very nice! I donât have my caches organized that way, but I might
now!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > With the new Groundspeak API, does anyone know if they included a
âadd to bookmark listâ or a âdelete from bookmark listâ
function? I manage my PQâs with bookmark lists â" a âCaches to
findâ list and a âFoundâ list. Whenever I make a find I have to
manually add it to the found list and remove it from the caches to find list. It
sure would make things easier, but as far as I saw in GSAK, they didnât
include a function like that. I didnât know if that was because they just
didnât do it, or if Groundspeak doesnât have that in their API.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --Gary
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matt Wilson
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:58 PM
> > > To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: RE: [CentralTexasGeocachers] For GSAK Users....
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hehe. My thoughts exactly! Way to go! --Matt / Kemis
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Esther Lopez
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:02 PM
> > > To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] For GSAK Users....
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill, I am impressed! And I haven't even opened the macro.
> > >
> > > BGTx
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > >
> > > On Apr 26, 2012, at 5:56 PM, Bill Ellis <zionzr2@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I just wanted to share with everyone that I have been teaching myself how
to write my own GSAK Macros. I have created a couple to help with what I do with
GSAK and I created and posted one to the GSAK Forums That may benefit more users
than myself. So I thought I would share it there and now I am sharing it here.
> > >
> > > You can read about and Download it here:
http://gsak.net/board/index.php?showtopic=22036
<http://gsak.net/board/index.php?showtopic=22036&view=findpost&p=161515>
&view=findpost&p=161515
> > >
> > > As I stated on the Post. I welcome and appreciate any constructive and
helpful input.
> > >
> > > Thanks and Enjoy.
> > >
> > > --
> > > ><> ><> ><> ><> ><>
> > > Bill
> > > a.k.a ZionZR2
> > > 512-789-1469
> > > <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
> > >
> > > =
> > >
> >
> >
>

#40267

From: Russ Jernigan <waterweasel@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 7:00 pm
Subject: Re: Re: For GSAK Users....

russwaterweasel

So, the a function of the first definition of API would have better food but a function of the second definition may be more useful overall?

Russ the Waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: electric_water_boy
Sent: May 4, 2012 1:53 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Re: For GSAK Users....

In my world API is American Petroleum Institute, but in GSAK world it is Application Programming Interface. From Webopedia:

"API, an abbreviation of application program interface, is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications. A good API makes it easier to develop a program by providing all the building blocks. A programmer then puts the blocks together.

Most operating environments, such as MS-Windows, provide an API so that programmers can write applications consistent with the operating environment. Although APIs are designed for programmers, they are ultimately good for users because they guarantee that all programs using a common API will have similar interfaces. This makes it easier for users to learn new programs."

EWB - Tom

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Barbara <bjdukette@...> wrote:
>
> I wonder what an "API function" is?
>
> Barbara ;) GiGi and JoJo
>
> On Apr 27, 2012, at 9:01 AM, "lignumaqua" <geocaching@...> wrote:
>
> > Groundspeak offers an 'Add to Bookmark' API function - and this is already implemented in GSAK in the 'Geocaching.com access' menu. GSAK allows you to add either the current cache or the current filter to a specified bookmark list.
> >
> > However, there are no functions provided to remove caches from bookmark lists. If/when it is added to the API then we'll add it to GSAK.
> >
> > FYI - the Help page for all the API functions can be found here:
> >
> > https://api.groundspeak.com/LiveV6/geocaching.svc/help
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Gary Eckhardt <garynewsmail@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Very nice! I donÃ¢ÂÂt have my caches organized that way, but I might now!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > With the new Groundspeak API, does anyone know if they included a Ã¢ÂÂadd to bookmark listÃ¢ÂÂ or a Ã¢ÂÂdelete from bookmark listÃ¢ÂÂ function? I manage my PQÃ¢ÂÂs with bookmark lists Ã¢Â" a Ã¢ÂÂCaches to findÃ¢ÂÂ list and a Ã¢ÂÂFoundÃ¢ÂÂ list. Whenever I make a find I have to manually add it to the found list and remove it from the caches to find list. It sure would make things easier, but as far as I saw in GSAK, they didnÃ¢ÂÂt include a function like that. I didnÃ¢ÂÂt know if that was because they just didnÃ¢ÂÂt do it, or if Groundspeak doesnÃ¢ÂÂt have that in their API.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --Gary
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matt Wilson
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:58 PM
> > > To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: RE: [CentralTexasGeocachers] For GSAK Users....
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hehe. My thoughts exactly! Way to go! --Matt / Kemis
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Esther Lopez
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:02 PM
> > > To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] For GSAK Users....
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill, I am impressed! And I haven't even opened the macro.
> > >
> > > BGTx
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > >
> > > On Apr 26, 2012, at 5:56 PM, Bill Ellis <zionzr2@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I just wanted to share with everyone that I have been teaching myself how to write my own GSAK Macros. I have created a couple to help with what I do with GSAK and I created and posted one to the GSAK Forums That may benefit more users than myself. So I thought I would share it there and now I am sharing it here.
> > >
> > > You can read about and Download it here: http://gsak.net/board/index.php?showtopic=22036 <http://gsak.net/board/index.php?showtopic=22036&view=findpost&p=161515> &view=findpost&p=161515
> > >
> > > As I stated on the Post. I welcome and appreciate any constructive and helpful input.
> > >
> > > Thanks and Enjoy.
> > >
> > > --
> > > ><> ><> ><> ><> ><>
> > > Bill
> > > a.k.a ZionZR2
> > > 512-789-1469
> > > <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
> > >
> > > =
> > >
> >
> >
>

#40268

From: Gary Eckhardt <garynewsmail@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 8:11 pm
Subject: RE: Re: For GSAK Users....

dcigary

Basically, the benefit of an API is that you don’t have to rely on “screen scraping” your data from a Groundspeak web page (something they really don’t like you doing). The API talks directly to their system when performing a function, rather than sort of remote-controlling a web browser to do so. The widespread use of the API probably won’t be seen, however, as they charge software developers a fee to have the privilege of using the API in their applications. Many other sites (Google, for one) publishes their API to the world for free. Groundspeak charges for their API because they also sell an application that uses it, and most likely, a better version of it as well. I’ve always been in the camp of Groundspeak should be giving their app away for free to Premium members, or at least offering a discount, but I suppose they like to see the revenue coming in.

Ok, I’m off my soapbox now…. ☺

From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of electric_water_boy
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 1:54 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Re: For GSAK Users....

In my world API is American Petroleum Institute, but in GSAK world it is Application Programming Interface. From Webopedia:

"API, an abbreviation of application program interface, is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications. A good API makes it easier to develop a program by providing all the building blocks. A programmer then puts the blocks together.

Most operating environments, such as MS-Windows, provide an API so that programmers can write applications consistent with the operating environment. Although APIs are designed for programmers, they are ultimately good for users because they guarantee that all programs using a common API will have similar interfaces. This makes it easier for users to learn new programs."

EWB - Tom

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Barbara <bjdukette@...> wrote:
>
> I wonder what an "API function" is?
>
> Barbara ;) GiGi and JoJo
>
> On Apr 27, 2012, at 9:01 AM, "lignumaqua" <geocaching@...> wrote:
>
> > Groundspeak offers an 'Add to Bookmark' API function - and this is already implemented in GSAK in the 'Geocaching.com access' menu. GSAK allows you to add either the current cache or the current filter to a specified bookmark list.
> >
> > However, there are no functions provided to remove caches from bookmark lists. If/when it is added to the API then we'll add it to GSAK.
> >
> > FYI - the Help page for all the API functions can be found here:
> >
> > https://api.groundspeak.com/LiveV6/geocaching.svc/help
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > --- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, Gary Eckhardt <garynewsmail@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Very nice! I donÃ¢Â€Â™t have my caches organized that way, but I might now!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > With the new Groundspeak API, does anyone know if they included a Ã¢Â€Âœadd to bookmark listÃ¢Â€Â or a Ã¢Â€Âœdelete from bookmark listÃ¢Â€Â function? I manage my PQÃ¢Â€Â™s with bookmark lists Ã¢Â€" a Ã¢Â€ÂœCaches to findÃ¢Â€Â list and a Ã¢Â€ÂœFoundÃ¢Â€Â list. Whenever I make a find I have to manually add it to the found list and remove it from the caches to find list. It sure would make things easier, but as far as I saw in GSAK, they didnÃ¢Â€Â™t include a function like that. I didnÃ¢Â€Â™t know if that was because they just didnÃ¢Â€Â™t do it, or if Groundspeak doesnÃ¢Â€Â™t have that in their API.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --Gary
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matt Wilson
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:58 PM
> > > To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: RE: [CentralTexasGeocachers] For GSAK Users....
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hehe. My thoughts exactly! Way to go! --Matt / Kemis
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Esther Lopez
> > > Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:02 PM
> > > To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] For GSAK Users....
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill, I am impressed! And I haven't even opened the macro.
> > >
> > > BGTx
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > >
> > > On Apr 26, 2012, at 5:56 PM, Bill Ellis <zionzr2@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I just wanted to share with everyone that I have been teaching myself how to write my own GSAK Macros. I have created a couple to help with what I do with GSAK and I created and posted one to the GSAK Forums That may benefit more users than myself. So I thought I would share it there and now I am sharing it here.
> > >
> > > You can read about and Download it here: http://gsak.net/board/index.php?showtopic=22036 <http://gsak.net/board/index.php?showtopic=22036&view=findpost&p=161515> &view=findpost&p=161515
> > >
> > > As I stated on the Post. I welcome and appreciate any constructive and helpful input.
> > >
> > > Thanks and Enjoy.
> > >
> > > --
> > > ><> ><> ><> ><> ><>
> > > Bill
> > > a.k.a ZionZR2
> > > 512-789-1469
> > > <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
> > >
> > > =
> > >
> >
> >
>

#40269

From: Jana Iannello <cybercat@...>
Date: Sat May 5, 2012 1:05 am
Subject: Benini Sculpture Ranch

cybercat1012...

Found this link to the For Sale brochure of the Benini Sculpture Ranch........sure wish I had a couple of miiion $$$ !! What a great location that would be for geocaching events!

Click this link to view a special E-Book presentation.

#40270

From: Dave Marquardt <dave.marquardt.tx@...>
Date: Sun May 6, 2012 12:57 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Need someone to teach Geocaching merit badge August 11 and 18

dave.marquar...

They need someone to teach the merit badge on the 11th and 18th.

On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 8:13 PM, Sean C <sean_curry@...> wrote:

�

Dave,

I'm the Geocaching Merit Badge counselor for Troop 441, but will be out of town on the 11th. I'll check on the 18th. What are you needing for the event?

- Sean (sec-guy)

Reply | Messages in this Topic (3)

#40271

From: "Jim" <budlah@...>
Date: Mon May 7, 2012 9:53 pm
Subject: TB to Alaska...

budlahbudlah

Is anyone going to Alaska soon?

#40272

From: John Baker <thenkengrene@...>
Date: Mon May 7, 2012 10:16 pm
Subject: Re: TB to Alaska...

thenkengrene

August
John/tkg

On May 7, 2012 4:53 PM, "Jim" <budlah@...> wrote:

�

Is anyone going to Alaska soon?

#40273

From: "Bob" <pflugers1990@...>
Date: Mon May 7, 2012 11:59 pm
Subject: BGiT Milestone

pflugers1990

Congrats to Big Guy in Texas for passing 4000 finds.  Way to go.

#40274

From: ROGER CROZIER <footnotes.coach@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 12:26 am
Subject: Re: TB to Alaska...

footnotes.coach

Mrs. Captain Picard and Footnotes coach are going on May 19th. We'll be at EWB's event in San Antonio on the 18th. If it's mailable you can get it to us that way.

�

Roger and Julie

�

On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Jim <budlah@...> wrote:

�

Is anyone going to Alaska soon?

#40275

From: "Mrs. Captain Picard" <mrscaptainpicard@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 2:02 am
Subject: Re: BGiT Milestone

mrscaptainpi...

Was that 4,000 HID or FOUND?????????? �She's amazing! �Congrats, Esther!

Julie

Mrs. Captain Picard

On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 6:59 PM, Bob <pflugers1990@...> wrote:

�

Congrats to Big Guy in Texas for passing 4000 finds. Way to go.

#40276

From: "Anne" <rockslide@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 2:14 am
Subject: OT- help wanted

rockslide...

Sorry for the off-topic message, but am posting out of desperation. My office is
in immediate need of an secretarial/administrative type person. We are a small
land surveying company- much of what we need are basic tasks like answering the
phone, invoicing and filing, However, there are office tasks which are specific
to our type of work such as accessing maps and other materials for our field
crew. There is a lot of variety in each day. Right now we envision half or 3/4
time, but the job most likely could be full time for someone pretty quickly. 
This position could even transition eventually into other areas of land
surveying within the office. It is how I got my start as an RPLS!

If anyone knows of someone looking for this type of work, please email me
outside of the message board.

I may not post very often, but I enjoy reading about everyone's milestones and
experiences!

Thanks!

Anne Thayer (Totavi)

#40277

From: "Indigo Parrish" <indigo.parrish@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 11:57 am
Subject: Re: TB to Alaska...

indigo_parrish

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <budlah@...> wrote:
>
> Is anyone going to Alaska soon?
>

Yes -- I plan to be at Point Barrow for the Summer Solstice.

I'm also visiting Fairbanks, Anchorage and driving the Dalton Highway to Atigun
Pass and back to to Fairbanks.

-Keith (Indigo Parrish)

#40278

From: "gumbietygress@..." <gumbietygress@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 12:20 pm
Subject: Re: Re: TB to Alaska...

barbtygress

Have a GREAT time!

We enjoyed Anchorage (and its caches!)

Hopefully you'll be there long enough to catch the tide turning in the Turnagain Arm -- and that it will actually give you a tidal bore. Just watching it come in is cool enough -- that puppy moves! (it's an earthcache -- one of several up the arm)

The Native Cultural Center there is very nice, too. Where else would you hear a conversation re: "Had the kids help dry salmon skins last weekend."

However, Anchorage is the farthest north we managed, so the only spot on your coords we can bubble about.

-B

---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Indigo Parrish" <indigo.parrish@...>
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] Re: TB to Alaska...
Date: Tue, 08 May 2012 11:57:29 -0000

--- In CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <budlah@...> wrote:
>
> Is anyone going to Alaska soon?
>

Yes -- I plan to be at Point Barrow for the Summer Solstice.

I'm also visiting Fairbanks, Anchorage and driving the Dalton Highway to Atigun Pass and back to to Fairbanks.

-Keith (Indigo Parrish)

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#40279

From: Russ Jernigan <waterweasel@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 12:34 pm
Subject: Re: BGiT Milestone

russwaterweasel

Way to go, indeed! Huzzarh!

Russ the Waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob
Sent: May 7, 2012 6:59 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] BGiT Milestone

Congrats to Big Guy in Texas for passing 4000 finds. Way to go.

#40280

From: "gumbietygress@..." <gumbietygress@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 12:58 pm
Subject: Re: BGiT Milestone

barbtygress

wheeeeeeeeee!

BarbJ/Tygress

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Russ Jernigan <waterweasel@...>
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] BGiT Milestone
Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 07:34:53 -0500 (GMT-05:00)

Way to go, indeed! Huzzarh!

Russ the Waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob
Sent: May 7, 2012 6:59 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] BGiT Milestone

Congrats to Big Guy in Texas for passing 4000 finds. Way to go.

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#40281

From: Denise Vajdak <denise.vajdak@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 1:16 pm
Subject: Re: BGiT Milestone

nativtxn

Way to go! �Gig 'em Esther!

Denise E. Vajdak� ><> �(aka NativTxn)
http://tx.ag/denise�

AdvoCare�Independent Distributor�

On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 7:58 AM, gumbietygress@... <gumbietygress@...> wrote:

�
wheeeeeeeeee!
�
BarbJ/Tygress

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Russ Jernigan <waterweasel@...>
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [CentralTexasGeocachers] BGiT Milestone
Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 07:34:53 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Way to go, indeed! �Huzzarh!

Russ the Waterweasel

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob
Sent: May 7, 2012 6:59 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] BGiT Milestone

�
Congrats to Big Guy in Texas for passing 4000 finds. Way to go.

�

�
�
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#40282

From: Dave Read <dave@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 1:50 pm
Subject: Re: BGiT Milestone

drdread66

Go Esther!!!!

D

On May 7, 2012, at 7:59 PM, "Bob" <pflugers1990@...> wrote:

Congrats to Big Guy in Texas for passing 4000 finds. Way to go.

#40283

From: Angelika Fuller <angelika.fuller@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 4:51 pm
Subject: Popular vote results!

angelikafuller

2011 Austin Area Cache Awards Logo.jpg

All of the popular votes for the 2011 Austin Area Geocaching Awards have been calculated!� See below for the top 3 in each category.� (Some categories have more than 3 because of ties.)� They are in no particular order.� You will have to come to the GC3EXJY 2011 Austin Geocaching Awards Ceremony for the announcement of the winners!

Best Log
Indigo Parrish found Sir_Bob_Is... The Worlds Best Dad
Tygress found Good ol' Rocky Top
Jimmy Bones found Necropolis of Britannia Manor III
zionzr2 found Awww Rats!

Best Picture
Indigo Parrish found MONSTER (Concertina)
Indigo Parrish found Monkey caching EXTREME 3 (water acsess)
Suchmann found Oakbrook Trail Hide #1

Best Event
GC2GA58�10th Anniversary of the First Ever Event (03/26/2011)
GC2PCBV�2010 Austin Geocaching Awards Ceremony (06/18/2011)
GC34CXX�Bigguy In Tx' 500+ Hide Challenge (11/13/2011)
GC2YTY0�The Central Texas GPS Open II (10/16/2011)

Cacher's Choice
GC2NGK4�M�nchausen's View
GC2TMBF�Murals of Austin
GC2PB5M�PowerRiddle 25
GC2MZY0�Purgatorio: Terrestrial Paradise
GC2RB96�Threat Level Midnight

Thank you for voting and see you at the awards ceremony!

Angelika/Bicycle_Junkie

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#40284

From: Jay Bingham <binghamjc@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 6:22 pm
Subject: RE: BGiT Milestone

binggtx

Let me also join the chorus singing the praises of BGiT.

Congratulations * 4K.

-
_|_ Jay -- Bing-GTX
/\ Georgetown, TX USA
. “What you see depends mainly on what you are looking for.”

From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:00 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] BGiT Milestone

Congrats to Big Guy in Texas for passing 4000 finds. Way to go.

#40285

From: shawnolsen@...
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 6:24 pm
Subject: Re: BGiT Milestone

s6sputnik

Me too!! Congrats BGiT

In a message dated 5/8/2012 1:22:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, binghamjc@... writes:

Let me also join the chorus singing the praises of BGiT.

Congratulations * 4K.

-
_|_ Jay -- Bing-GTX
/\ Georgetown, TX USA
. “What you see depends mainly on what you are looking for.”

From: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:00 PM
To: CentralTexasGeocachers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CentralTexasGeocachers] BGiT Milestone

Congrats to Big Guy in Texas for passing 4000 finds. Way to go.

#40286

From: John Baker <thenkengrene@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 6:55 pm
Subject: Reminder: Event Tonight!

thenkengrene

http://coord.info/GC3HX63

When: 6 - 8 PM

Where: Hill's Cafe (South Austin)

Why: Because

Who: You!

�

The Hills have (Rib) Eyes: Grub n' Go!

�

It will be raining...but, I'm not scared of caching in the rain (especially if it is covered caching).

�

If you don't see the wonderful geocachers (usually the loudest...umm...most excited group there!) keep looking. It may be outside under the covering...or inside due to harsh rain/leaks.

�

John/thenkengrene