4leafclover

just to be obstinate...It might. Knowing the elevation of this cache would have been instrumental in early finders...um...finding it more easily. In all honesty, it is very rare that knowing the elevation will make much of a difference. However, if you have a GPSr that shows elevation, topography, has a movable cursor..AND you are in a hilly area...it can come in handy. But overall, it isn't necessary for about 99.999999999999763% of caching.

I've never been approached by the police while Geocaching in almost 5 years and just over 1,300 finds. I've been questioned 2 or 3 times by non-cachers, and once by a mall security guard, but not the police. Just out of curiosity is there something that is inherently special or unique about this playground? I usually skip on playground hides unless there is no one around, and even then I may still skip it in preference of a more interesting cache. At least around here, there are playgrounds all over the place, and in my opinion, just because there's an open space there doesn't mean it has to have a cache. As you can see I've only hidden a few caches. This isn't because I'm selfish, or don't like hiding caches, but I like to have a reason for hiding a cache beyond the fact that I simply could hide one there. That's just my opinion, and I'm only one person, so feel free to ignore me. As a finder of at least 2 of your caches, let me be the first to commend you on those you HAVE placed. That being said...I cannot come up with a single good reason to search for a cache placed in the middle of a playground. I realize that according to the guidelines, they are "fine", I see little to no redeeming value to them, and will pass them up time and again. Granted, there are plenty of other caches that fit the "no redeeming value" category that I have logged...but none of them have placed me in the type of situation that a playground cache would. As Mr. nil said...

kind of funny...there are at least 2 logs made today on caches in my general area, where cachers refer to me by my "real" first name. One where they found the cache just after me, but the other referred to a log I made on another cache owned by the same person. It just struck me as funny, after reading this thread, that that would happen.

Honestly, with the number of finds you have, it really should not be too hard. However...here is a search of the forums that might be of interest to you. This topic also explains it in a little more depth.

That option went away with in the last year. It is true that the only option you have is creating a new account, and backlogging the caches you have found. I'll see if I can dig up one of the old threads.

unactivated TB tags.

tallyho... for some odd reason, your opening post, possibly explaining what you are looking for, does not show up for most of us.

I don't think a verbal apology is enough. You owe me the 2 hours of my life it took to get through this whole farce of a thread. Fair enough. I'll go tinker with the Universal Time Clock and see what I can do for you. Dänke.

Yes. It is not normally my wont to resurrect long-dead threads, but, as you likely know, this thread was referenced in a current thread this morning, and when I checked it out, I found the whole concept to be hilarious! I was the one who made the reference. And I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to the entire geocaching community for being responsible for turning Vinny loose on a two year old dead thread. It's my fault. I'm very sorry. I don't think a verbal apology is enough. You owe me the 2 hours of my life it took to get through this whole farce of a thread.

I, for one, am against "forced disclosure". For those who are determined to be online bullies, and circumvent the system various other ways, it just provides them one more avenue in their live on which to be dishonest. I agree with cfauld's sentiment...why cant' you just BEHAVE as if you were face to face. Granted, this would not stop some people from being so abrasive, but it might make a dent int he situation... I tend to think that local forums seem a little more civil, as people realize that if they haven't met you yet, they are likely to in the near future. It just seems that way to me. I am sure there are plenty examples where this is not the case, but in my general experience, it has been. I have little anonymity in caching. Everyone in my local area knows my name, many refer to me by it in cache logs and in forums. I have also met a great number of people from around the country, through caching. Trust is a huge issue. Just as an aside, I have had this discussion (of sorts) with my youngest daughter, who would prefer to sign cache logs with her full (real) name AND telephone number. um...no. Little goober.

did the OP of this thread get deleted or moved?

There are numerous caches out there that actually lead you to a book in a library. Sometimes that book is simply another clue to find the final cache. Other times that book itself IS the cache, as it sounds like in this case.

I say yes...because what are the chances, ya know? Or email the owner, and ask what what he/she thinks. My guess is that a large percentage of owners will tell you to claim it. YMMV.

Cent5, I see you have registered on our local forum. Good move. Please be sure to contact any of us for area info. Safe travels. 4lc

Add em to those in agreement with you leaving you "find" stand. When I first started, I went looking for a disabled cache in my area. Indeed, I found it, and with in the month, had adopted it. My find predated my "ownership" of the cache, therefore I left it. If anyone ever questions it...eh...ignore them. Or make a note of it in the logs, if you are concerned about it.

sounds like a firewall issue? maybe?

OMGosh, Carleen. I am just getting around to reading this thread, and you have NO IDEA how correct you are. I won't go into details, but suffice it to say, there are plenty of cachers who should recognize themselves in this description, and have hopefully learned a little more about how this game and its players can get along better.

I also need to take into account cost of living, and quality of education vs. cost of said education. So far, it's a moot point, as I have yet to year back about the positions. But I do appreciate the suggestion.

I thought you were looking at Maryland? You should look in Chicago! well..when I got to Maryland, the person interviewing me was very quick to point out that he had TWO positions open, one in Maryland, and the other in Grand Forks. He was quite clear that I was open to consider either one. I just don't want to jinx it by talking too much about it...I would not choose GF with out going to see it first, tho.

thank you.

on the main page, on the left hand side, there is a link for "find a benchmark". Click on it, and search for the page on gc.com by co-ordinate, or postal code. You can also search for it from the cache page of the nearest benchmark. The link appears within this: text midway down the cache page, on the left. Good luck!

Thanks, BB! I knew I could count on you.

I positively LOVE the "pay it forward" philosophy. I kind of like the guy who suggested it here, as well...

I think unactivated TB tags make good FTF prizes.

I have been offered the opportunity to look at a job in Grand Forks, North Dakota. I have begun some preliminary research, but i was wondering if any cachers out there had suggestions...websites to look at, etc.