Cupel sounds like a place RGS might hide a cache. Or a McGuyver-type instrument to access a cache. cu·pel n. 1.. A porous cup, often made of bone ash, used in assaying to separate precious metals from base elements such as lead. 2.. The bottom or receptacle in a silver-refining furnace. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: TKLNHL<mailto:sydstyr@xxxxxxxxxx> To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 6:15 PM Subject: [GeoStL] Re: R e : [ G e o S t L ] T e s t test1 ( (tst) n. 1.. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial: a test of one's eyesight; subjecting a hypothesis to a test; a test of an athlete's endurance. 2.. A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability. 3.. A basis for evaluation or judgment: "A test of democratic government is how Congress and the president work together" (Haynes Johnson). 4.. Chemistry. 1.. A physical or chemical change by which a substance may be detected or its properties ascertained. 2.. A reagent used to cause or promote such a change. 3.. A positive result obtained. 5.. A cupel. Challenge: Use "cupel" at least once in an email today. Nancy asking the question: When is a geocaching "newbie" no longer a "newbie"?