Connect the Dots!
- Average Rating:
- Created by:
intrepidca
- Submitted by:
intrepidca
- Start at:
N 43° 28.088 W 080° 33.955
- Location:
Ontario, Canada
- Play Time:
Less than 1 hour
- Date Added:
11/6/2009 6:23 AM
- Last Updated:
11/8/2009 8:05 AM
- Downloads:
99
- Completions:
8
For this Wherigo cache (the first in Waterloo region!), you will wander about aimlessly in a large open field, making a complete fool of yourself to passers-by! After about 10-15 minutes of this, you will obtain the final location for the cache (GC20P5Y).
About This Cartridge
Begin by heading to the "Start" zone, which is near the intersection of Fischer-Hallman and Columbia. From here, you will be directed to a sequence of zones labeled "Next". Try to walk in straight lines between these "Next" zones, i.e., figure out the general direction before you start walking and then keep an eye on your heading indicator as you walk.
NOTE: This cartridge is best played with tracking enabled on your GPS. If your GPS does not support tracking, you can mark a waypoint in each zone (the cartridge will display a message letting you know when to mark a waypoint).
The cache is located at N 43° 27.ABC W 080° 33.DEF. To get the values of A, B, C, D, E, and F, you must play the cartridge.
I have tested this in the field with my Oregon 300. I have noticed that sometimes the Wherigo player occasionally fails to recognize that you have entered the zone. If this happens, walk away about 5-6m and then return. I would appreciate any feedback from users of various devices.
Starting Location
Start this cartridge in the open field in the north east corner of Fischer-Hallman and Columbia St. W in Waterloo, ON.
Recent Cartridge Logs:
Sargents played it on 8/24/2010
Rating:
8/24/2010 16:04 Found: Interesting place for the WhereIgo. Was a bit confused by a couple of things like the beacon. I really liked the handling of the arrows and distances during the whereIgo Section.
A small note if you are using a GPS that supports tracking I would suggest using the tracking but do not mark the waypoints as with my Oregon there were so many flags it was impossible to see the map. If you cannot use tracking then I would mark the waypoints and view them later.
I found the final to be off by about 8 meters and 8 meters in a direction I am glad I did not head. Overall an interesting concept and I'm sure a fair amount of work to create and an enjoyable way to spend some time and find a cache.
TFTC
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cache4pat played it on 6/3/2010
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Following benh57's Mar 6th, 2008 post on using Wherigo with a PocketPC Emulator + Garmin 60CSX; I've mirrored his success.
This time I paired an Acer Netbook with a Garmin GPSmap76CSx. While benh57's technology roadmap was sketchy on details, it was an easy go for the most part. It was the 'tweaky' part at the end that took the most doing.
Anyway, I verified the job done with a successful FIND for GC20P5Y.
While it was a bit strange wandering around with a netbook, tied to a GPS in my pocket in that field; it worked. :))
It was great to have my first find of this type to be Waterloo's 1st wherigo. Thx to all involved :))
TFTC
cache4pat
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Bakers Dozen played it on 3/20/2010
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Played while out with the BFL crew.
We had fun playing this one and can only imagine what people were thinking.
Thanks for the fun.
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yukondave wrote a note for it on 2/20/2010
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I could have sworn I had tracking enabled but alas I discovered I didn't after I had completed the cartridge. I didn't have time to repeat it so I'll have to leave it for the next time I'm in the area.
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Tequila played it on 2/4/2010
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Really enjoyed completing this cartridge. Very creative. Fortunately I had seen this challenge in an earlier cartridge and knew what to expect.
Well written and performed well. Thanks.
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