vtmtnman
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Some advice bud...Log a 'found it' once.Anything after that is a noteOtherwise you end up in this thread..
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Does that mean that a cache can't be placed there?
Sally
Place a cache wherever you want......we're all subject to review.
Personally I'd be more concerned as to where you kept your trade items.
WayFinders,
I want to thank you for proving my friends right. They all said that if I posted asking about placing a cache on or near a nudist facility or venue that someone would end up making a wise assed remark like yours.
Ahh forum angst...
As for the OP,simple.
Place cache,rate terrain and difficulty of cache,place proper warning on cache page,submit,answer any questions by the reviewer honestly,and publish cache.
Next question...
Micro or ammo can?What to hide...and where?Trail?Lake side picnic area?
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I just got this for father's day. looking forward to geocaching in it.
I'm not a Jeep guy,but I can surely appreciate an beautiful,clean rig when I see one.Real nice!
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I drilled a hole into a post that I own. If anybody has a beef with that they can just be unhappy. I actually drilled 3 holes. One to hide the cache behind a blue reflector - OMG!!! I screwed 3 screws into the post too in order to attach 2 of the reflectors!. Surely I'll be judged harshly.
I'm not really bagging on your cache. Just want to point out that a blue reflector would indicate the presence of a fire hydrant nearby. A firefighter without superb knowledge of the area might be distracted. A more appropiate reflector color might be better.
Actually, a blue reflector ON THE ROAD indicates a fire hydrant. Blue reflectors on posts are used in many places to indicate entrances to driveways, etc. Firefighters know better than to confuse a "slow down" type of sign with dual reflectors on a post with a blue road reflector that is placed in the middle of the roadway.
You just can't win can you Thrak?
And surely you'll be judged harshly...
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This thread doesn't exsist.
Or does it....
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A wall needs to be part of the solution, along with other deterrents. If we have enough deterrents, then it will become less appealing to bypass our legal immigration process. It is a tragedy that so many die trying to sneak into our country. That is way stopping ILLEGAL immigration is a humanitarian effort, NOT the aim of racist xenophobes as many in the open borders camp seem to believe (or at least assert).
It does aggravate me to no end that so many seem to not understand that being against "illegal immigration" is NOT the same as being against immigration or hating immigrants. Just as I don't mind people having nice things, I don't thing they should get them through theft. No problem with people driving cars, but they should be licensed and their cars registered. When it comes to immigration, some people don't seem to understand the difference.
ILLEGAL immigrants are not vital to our economy. There are enough people around the globe that want to come here that we could easily fill any gaps in our job market with those willing to play by the rules.
Dave
while I agree with this post , I don't see a fence being properly monitered and maintained. Look at the gallery of this cache.
Nothing but barbed wire???
And everyone is wondering why illegals keep coming back over???
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<snippers>
www.geocachermagazine.com
www.myspace.com/geocachermagazine
These web sites link to a new venture called Geocacher Magazine. Among others, I have spoken to people involved in Today's Cacher, Groundspeak, Navicache, etc ... but we are a unique entity, completely independent of these organizations. I have been and still am very interested in anybody's suggestions, ideas and input.
Unlike others, I am not looking for submissions or volunteers. We have enough content, stories and photos to keep us busy for more than a year. We are averaging 213 emails a day and the only "friction" to date is HERE ... on this forum.
<snippers>
My first thought-
While Geocaching is the big one,why wasn't the name Cachingmagazine?To say Geocaching is to imply that it only deals with Geocaching.There's also Navi and Terra caching.And while different,you could also include letterboxing in there as well,if folks showed an interest in it.And Waymarking.And Benchmarking.
It's ALLLLL geocaching (v) in one form or another as long as there's coords.
BUT....
You have half a point there. Geocaching with a capital "G" is a patented word owned by Groundspeak, but correct me if I'm wrong; nothing is planned for it. It was simply a legal thang or so I remember hearing.
SO, Groundspeak owns the word, but not the activity of geocaching itself spelled with a small "g". I believe it is not possible to own a verb. Again, correct me if I'm wrong.
However, I was taking NO chances when I spelled geocaching with a small "g" on my new coin and the upcomming t-shirt:
Ok...
1-Those coins are bad a--!
2-Show me on the Terracaching forums or in a Terracache listing they're called geocaches...
I think I see a split topic thread appearing shortly...
#2 I was talking about geocaching as a verrrrb, doooood, but a terracache IS a geocache.
#1 Thanks for the compliment. There will be more pictures soon. There are a few on my profile as a teaser for an event I'm attending and planning to bring my coin press.
Welp,I'm still gonna tell folks if I'm Terracachin' or GeoCachin' or Navicachin'.
To me there's a difference.
Edit-Opps,sorry Ed,you posted while I was typing...I'm done anyways.
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My posts are the only ones that matter... and everyone else needs to stop posting until I am the number one poster.
Edited to add: I was just notified that as a Rusty Aluminum member... my posts count will now start going backwards...
Gosh darn... dang... nabbit.... <wanders off muttering to self>
Ah yes but BR...you're a CHARTER RA member.....only the n00bies' posts go backward.
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I got an email recently on my yahoo account, thru gc.com
[GEO] [removed by me] contacting Pto from Geocaching.com
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:30:48 -0700
--This message was sent through http://www.geocaching.com --
I noticed you posted a comment or reply to a forum posting about a
magazine for Geocachers ... I know of one in the works and they'd love your
thoughts, ideas, etc ...
www.geocachermagazine.com
User's Profile:
Doing leg work for another person, promoting this other person or the person in question.?
Dont know. Did anyone else get one of these?
If anyone cares to know the geo handl, PM me.
De da De!
Perhaphs I should read all the posts next time..
Uh I got one of these.
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<snippers>
www.geocachermagazine.com
www.myspace.com/geocachermagazine
These web sites link to a new venture called Geocacher Magazine. Among others, I have spoken to people involved in Today's Cacher, Groundspeak, Navicache, etc ... but we are a unique entity, completely independent of these organizations. I have been and still am very interested in anybody's suggestions, ideas and input.
Unlike others, I am not looking for submissions or volunteers. We have enough content, stories and photos to keep us busy for more than a year. We are averaging 213 emails a day and the only "friction" to date is HERE ... on this forum.
<snippers>
My first thought-
While Geocaching is the big one,why wasn't the name Cachingmagazine?To say Geocaching is to imply that it only deals with Geocaching.There's also Navi and Terra caching.And while different,you could also include letterboxing in there as well,if folks showed an interest in it.And Waymarking.And Benchmarking.
It's ALLLLL geocaching (v) in one form or another as long as there's coords.
BUT....
You have half a point there. Geocaching with a capital "G" is a patented word owned by Groundspeak, but correct me if I'm wrong; nothing is planned for it. It was simply a legal thang or so I remember hearing.
SO, Groundspeak owns the word, but not the activity of geocaching itself spelled with a small "g". I believe it is not possible to own a verb. Again, correct me if I'm wrong.
However, I was taking NO chances when I spelled geocaching with a small "g" on my new coin and the upcomming t-shirt:
Ok...
1-Those coins are bad a--!
2-Show me on the Terracaching forums or in a Terracache listing they're called geocaches...
I think I see a split topic thread appearing shortly...
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Cache is located within 2 miles of an arcade with a working Pac Man -
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And actually I do find that my sig line quotes usually come from those with over 1000 posts.But that's purely coincidental.If a n00b came up with something good I'd use it as well.My sig line is by cachers for cachers.Check my profile page,as I keep the old ones there as well.
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may parents taught me that the republicans are out to screw the people in the name of business, and the democrats are out to screw the people in the name of the people.
While I do fall in one of those catagories,that beautifully sums it up.I feel a sig line change coming on soon.
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<snippers>
www.geocachermagazine.com
www.myspace.com/geocachermagazine
These web sites link to a new venture called Geocacher Magazine. Among others, I have spoken to people involved in Today's Cacher, Groundspeak, Navicache, etc ... but we are a unique entity, completely independent of these organizations. I have been and still am very interested in anybody's suggestions, ideas and input.
Unlike others, I am not looking for submissions or volunteers. We have enough content, stories and photos to keep us busy for more than a year. We are averaging 213 emails a day and the only "friction" to date is HERE ... on this forum.
<snippers>
Couple quick things here bud-
My first thought-
While Geocaching is the big one,why wasn't the name Cachingmagazine?To say Geocaching is to imply that it only deals with Geocaching.There's also Navi and Terra caching.And while different,you could also include letterboxing in there as well,if folks showed an interest in it.And Waymarking.And Benchmarking.
My second thought-
Um,there's no friction here bud.We all are in favor of a caching rag,be it online or whatever,and whoever wants to do it.We just want to know who is heading the venture is all.Ed was spearheading something earlier in this thread,but he saw you had something going and let the reins go.
Only observations...no angst at all intended.
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...what's the point?
So I can ponder if I should just shut the hell up when I hit 20,000.
GPSax almost did when he hit 20K. He doesn't post near as much now. Although, I think his real world obligations are the cause and not that he has lost his voice.
RK, I doubt a number will make you shut up any more than it would me.
Anyone disagree?Anyone?*Looks around*
I thought so.
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Talk is cheap. There is certainly no shortage of long winded people. I find that those that talk the most tend to know the least.
Heh...that's funny...Most of my eighthundred some odd posts are jokes,ramblings,or smileys.Sometimes it's just not worth arguingdebating with folks.
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Heh..Ed I thought that was you when I saw the Geocacher Magazine post in another thread.
A number of folks did!
I am not criticizing the fellow, if it's indeed s a fellow, I am only assuming it is from the Boy Scout reference... don't get me wrong, I wish him luck... I just can't support an anonymous one-person effort.
Since I have gotten several emails about his new mag from folks thinking it is me I felt the need to clear the air!
Ed
Yeah I read the IM log you posted.I understand.
Um,GC Magazine dude...You can't run a magazine and be anon.It just don't work like that bud.No offense,but folks are going to want to know who you are and who they're dealing with.
Funny, I sent almost exactly the same thing in a reply to him today.
(snip)You can't run a geocaching magazine from a position of anonymity. Geocaching is intrinsicly linked to THE PEOPLE involved in keeping it alive and growing. To set your true identity aside will kill your effort. Either you are a part of the community or you are not. If you wish to remain anonymous, you will need to get big money backers/advertisers and HIRE a paid writing staff and get your price down to a buck an issue. My advice: #1 Come out from cover. I frankly view your need to keep your cachin' handle a secret somewhat odd.#2 Grow a thicker skin. (snip)
I honestly hope GC Magazine dude keeps up his effort.
I believe a printed geocaching magazine CAN be successful. Active geocachers around the world represent the population of a small city. That right there would just about prove my point. The fact that the cottage industry that has popped up centered around geocaching and that folks (including me... ummm someday
) are making money from it goes the rest of the way. He has tripped up his effort to find support by trying to maintain secrecy, but that's forgiveable. Geocachers are smarter than average and verrry critical. It can be intimidating. At least he is TRYING to pick up the ball EL D dropped and I respect that. It will be an uphill battle if he stays his course. I will be the first to offer my support if the charade drops.
I also respect Ed's effort and I agree that there is room for an e-zine and a printed magazine. I think GC Magazine dude and Ed would make a good team if the odd secrecy thang went away.
Ditto.
Two heads is better than one.I really do want to see the mag put out,by whomever wants to do it.I however earlier in this thread stated I would like to contribute,but my furture is uncertain if I will be able or not.I do have an article in mind,and I do have the time to write it,but common lazyness gets in the way.Hey,at least I'm honest.Better than saying I'll help and not come thru with anything.
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no matter who you are or how many posts you have, my posts are the only ones that matter
All your posts are belong to us.
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Anyhow, your comment clearly shows why we should not have political caches. The country is clearly split when it comes to "politics," so you are going to annoy a lot of people with BS comments like that. On the other hand, I'm pretty sure that the majority of the country feels that something needs to be done about illegal immigration. I still wish we had a little check box on our tax forms for stuff like that: Do you support illegal immigration? If so then, pay this (higher) amount. It's too easy for some to have contrary opinions when others are paying the bill.
that's embarrassmInts
embarrassments
well thats more like stating historical fact not so much a political message.Here is a cache that I found today.
This is the container and the name of the cache...
<snippy> Rather than being offended I saw the humor in it, laughed and moved on...
eh.....it was mean to be a sarcastic joke, but oh well. we all friends here, right? and yeah that check box on tax forms sounds like a great idea.
I know I'm for the check box.
And check boxes for other things I don't wish to pay for.
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The biggest kick I get out of this thread is after reading this(And the cache page note)-
A note was posted on one of my caches (an earthcache) over the weekend.
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LU...da-969de34292d3
It appears to be in response to the a comment I made in the cache description to the Governor of California raising the fees to park in a state park. "There is a $10 parking fee (thanks Arnold). " The note continues into what I feel is a personal attack and belittles the analysis of the cache.
I sent the poster the following:
-- Copy of email sent to Zaphod357 --Re: Your note on Cristianitos Fault & Nuclear Generation Plant? on 6/24/07
I see your point that the state needs to spend within its means. However, I find your perceived attitude in your post excessively negative and not conducive to an intelligent discussion or to respectful to the geocaching community.
Your post also gives me the impression that the analysis of the fault indicates that the fault could cause catastrophic failure of the plant. This is not the case. I very specifically keep the discussion related to what an active fault is, and the dating of the fault. The conclusion is that the fault does not pose a threat to the plant. A threat does not say a catastrophic failure.
Your discussion of terrorists is not relevant to the geologic discussion.
You also have no basis for your insults regarding my geologic knowledge. It is not called for and rude.
I would appreciate it if you would edit your post to express your opinions respectfully, keep to relevant topics, and base your statements on facts you can substantiate.
Am I just overreacting to a valid criticism of my cache page? I am considering deleting the note. How long do I wait to give the owner a chance to edit it if deletion is warrented?
You posted this-
Thank you. I am also a geologist.
You just made dude look like a moron.
I'm sure an engineer has every right to tell a geologist about how to set up an earth cache huh?
As a side note-Things in California cost astronomcal amounts anyways.When I was there I was amazed they made you pay to get into natinal parks and forests.$20 just to drive through Joshua Tree NP??? For those who've never been to CA don't ask anyone in SD county what a house costs.Save yourself the heartattack...
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edit....
opps - wrong topic
(note to self - learn to click the mouse.....)
And here I just looked at this thread out of curiosity for why it was bumped!
Oh well. For something ontopic: I have been trying to not carry much weight.
Ease off the beer?
J/K
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Heh..Ed I thought that was you when I saw the Geocacher Magazine post in another thread.
A number of folks did!
I am not criticizing the fellow, if it's indeed s a fellow, I am only assuming it is from the Boy Scout reference... don't get me wrong, I wish him luck... I just can't support an anonymous one-person effort.
Since I have gotten several emails about his new mag from folks thinking it is me I felt the need to clear the air!
Ed
Yeah I read the IM log you posted.I understand.
Um,GC Magazine dude...You can't run a magazine and be anon.It just don't work like that bud.No offense,but folks are going to want to know who you are and who they're dealing with.
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I have to admit that I don't know where we are on this mag!
GeoWorms has stepped up to host it and a number of folks have volunteered to help in various important ways, but so far I have two submissions - one article and one copy of a cache log!
I asked for submissions and got lots of promises and "I would love to send something", but no content, so I let it sit for a bit, thinking folks needed time to write article submissions. Still none.
So up pops GeocacherMagazine.com, who says he's starting one. Kewl, I don't care who does it, I just think we want one.
I told all my contacts to send their stuff to him, no need to have two magazines!
So now he writes and wants my help. Cool, I totally support anyone who wants to do this! But when I ask who Geocachermagazine is, he won't tell me any nick but geocachingmagazine!
I get this explanation:
TheAlabamaRambler: K, your name shows up as Geocachermagazine so I didn't know who that was... what's your geocaching nick?
geocachermagazine: I just created a profile for the magazine " Geocacher Magazine"
TheAlabamaRambler: So you don't have a caching name?
geocachermagazine: I'm keeping my actual Premium Membership name private for now, but I'm based in [deleted] - been caching with my kids for about 3 years now - just got past 150 finds
geocachermagazine: I'm trying to keep my personal caching stuff seperate from my magazine stuff
TheAlabamaRambler: K, if you don't want to be known I am not sure I can help you. I was prepared to shut down my eforts to start one and have folks send their articles to you, but nobody is going to deal with a shadow.
geocachermagazine: I post pics of my kids on my personal profile and with some of the hostility I've read in the forums I just want to keep that seperate. - Same goes with the Cub Scout and Boys Scout groups I run - we keep anything with kids 'off line'
geocachermagazine: I will likely post more information about "just me" on the "Geocacher Magazine" profile in the near future.
TheAlabamaRambler: K, then starting a geocaching mag is probably not the thing for you. If anyone is going to attract atention, support and submissions they will have to be a known name in the game, and known to be associated with more. Good luck!
TheAlabamaRambler: I don't know how enamored you are with having your own mag, but we would welcome your support if you want to do the website for ours
geocachermagazine: thanks for the input
So, I don't think I can give a shadow credibility. I don't want to compete, one mag should suffice, but I would think that mag will have to be a community effort by respected volunteers, not the one-man-show of a shadow.
That being the case I renew my call for submissions and will continue with our plan to launch the free online mag so far discussed in this thread!
If y'all want a magazine, give me (or geocachermagazine.com, whichever) something to work with!
Thanks,
Ed
Heh..Ed I thought that was you when I saw the Geocacher Magazine post in another thread.
TIME Magazine Geocaching Article
in General geocaching topics
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Ditto...
Although I must say I've had to use restraint in reviving some old threads after digging through them.