workerofwood

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That's my project for next week... we'll see how evil I feel after Christmas. (Oh, I think I posted a different qty on the GBA forums, just take the higher qty).

Well of course!

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I've updated my "seeking" list at cointrcking, and my new coin has just arrived... write me if you are interested in trading. The reverse is a full color logo for the Geocachers of the Bay Area. The coins are numbered (but not trackable). The edition is 300. The coin is going to be used in my new puzzle cache, Assume Nothing #11, and has a hidden set of coords (hidden in a way you have not seen before in a coin)

I'll take 2 coins and 2 pins, for local delivery of course

I couldn't agree more! This link is a copy of a presentation I gave locally to parks personnel, and emphasizes the good points of caching, though it also addresses the cons in a straight forward way.

As WalruZ mentioned, I am pushing this idea as a way to get caching into our parks in a positive way. Here is the text of what I have proposed: CITO Cache I was recently invited to give a presentation on Geocaching to a group of rangers and land managers from around the Bay Area. No parks in our area had put in place any formal policies on caching, and everyone was interested in learning about it, and discussing the pros and cons. As we discussed what geocaching was all about, the idea they found the most compelling was CITO. Litter in the parks has always been a problem, and they were excited to hear about the program. I am proposing we build on this program by taking it to another level, a specific CITO cache. What is a CITO Cache? This cache would be much like a traditional cache with a physical container and log. But instead of trade items it would contain only CITO canisters (film cans with a plastic bag and a glove). Placement of the cache would be in a visitor center, ranger station or park entry kiosk. Cachers would stop by to pick up a canister and sign the log, then drop off the empties after they are through. Reason for the Cache · The reasoning is that this cache serves an important PR role with our parks. · Placement is for maximum visibility to parks personnel. They would see all cachers coming into the park for this cache, and get a chance to get to know us under the best conditions. · Placement would be in full cooperation with parks personnel. They might even be co-listed as owners, or would be encouraged to list the cache themselves. This brings them into active participation. · This cache type would be used to break the ice. Use this to start the conversation with the park. Park personnel would be less likely to say no to a cache that has a direct and visible benefit to them. There are no issues here of “pipe bombs” or off-trail placements. This would serve as an introduction that leads to further discussions and understanding. · Optionally, I would go a step further and make the cache an ammo can, just to get them used to that sort of cache, in a positive way. Specifications · The cache would be clearly labeled as a CITO cache, with all instructions on the label so park personnel do not require training. · It should be large enough to hold 30 or more canisters (depending on the average activity for that area), and perhaps room to replace empties for later refilling. · CITO canisters could also be labeled with something like “This Park District encourages all cachers to practice CITO. Cache on!” · Caches must be placed in a staffed position within the park, such as a visitor center or ranger station. Finally, I would propose that this be a unique cache type to insure uniformity and allow cachers the opportunity to plan a visit when they have time to clean up. The unique icon would be an added incentive for many cachers to give this a try.

I'll take 2 as well...

I recently helped my 8 yr old son set up his own account. He already had one hide under my name, and is pretty good at spotting caches ahead of the adults. My main reason for setting it up was that it is great reading practice for him. He loves to log in and check out the logs on his cache (he loves being called "evil" by the local cachers too)

I would suggest posting this in the GBA (geocachers of the bay area) North Bay forums, and I'm sure you'll get some input: www.theGBA.net

Just paid for 1 via PayPal, Thanks!

So your the guy who got a ton of geocoins on ebayand getting rich! Unfair Yeah, almost pays what I owe Nurse Dave for upcoming coin releases

No hiding here, my user name was established long before caching. On eBay I'm 2Build*net, and that's what my rating is tied to so I don't plan to change it. I have plenty of extra coins and plan to sell many of them. I doubt the prices would stay so high if more people sold coins, right now the supply is limited so the price is up.

I'll take one, metal.

I'll take 1. Thanks!

I'll take a silver.

I just ordered one via Paypal for Workerofwood. Thanks!

I'll take one each please, thanks!

As the starting point for caching (original or not) it is unique, more so than any other kind of cache in any other state or country. I think it deserves an icon just for the historical merit. (yes, I have already visited it, twice, so I am biased). And I also think the coin icons are getting out of hand. So I hope that means I'm only a casual icon whore.

Welcome to caching! In the Bay Area, you can find help and local info at www.theGBA.net.

I'll be up caching in the Bend area next week (June 26-July 2) and was wondering if ya'll had any favorites lists to share? Only one I know I want to do so far is Skeleton Cave...

WAAS *may* put you closer to the coordinates, but you don't know if the hider used it when they placed the cache, so it is no guarantee. They may have had an error of 100' when they marked the coordinates.