Tavisman
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Just reached 200 logs on my peach jar, so felt I had to come on here and gloat a little
Well there is truth in the saying, 'location, location, location'. Well done *mouse*. I heard there was a queue forming to sign the log
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When caching with kids a good technique is to go on the caching route the day before and place toys which the kids like in the cache. It’s a real thrill for the kids to open a cache and find a keyring with their name on it.
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Please don't withdraw, I have a replacement jar spare.
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Okay, I've read these topics multiple times now, and I think I have a VERY simple suggestion that GC.com could add.
When a cacher logs a find, there is a check box for "Rate Up". (Like the thumbs up/down option on some comment boards.) This way, only those who enjoyed the caches can affect the rating, and only those who actually found the cache can submit their opinions.
Seems very simple, and the cache page (under the pertinent information) could list either the number of rate-ups, or a percentage, depending on which was easier/more useful.
Umm…
Comments on this?
OK.
Good Points: This is simple (which is good) and doesn't put too much burden on the finder. I agreed that there should only be a rate up (and not a rate down) because I don’t think it helps the sport if we state which caches were don't like.
Bad Points: It doesn't differentiate between a fantastic cache and great cache. The statistics (number of rate-ups and percentage) are great but there is no room for improvement, like how many finders rated it fantastic and how many rated it as great. You have to trawl through the logs to see the rating (no quick number at the top of the page to check out) and you cannot easily get a 'how many of my friends (GC.com feature) enjoyed this cache' sort of statistic.
Solution: 'Tavisman's Top 10 Profiling' has all the good points and addresses every one of the bad points.
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Sorry to bump this old topic, but I needed to use the collective noun of muggles in a log and I didn't know which term we had agreed upon.
I used 'gaggle' in the end: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LU...5e-ea113b48b931
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Two caches I searched at night brought me pleasurable memories. The first was a night trail cache with reflected markers (GC1MF89). Three of us did it (two geocachers and a muggle) late at night and under a full moon. There was a great emotion of camaraderie and companionship.
The other time was at dusk on my own going for a FTF. The cache itself was disappointing to be honest, but the countryside was so much different. I could here more and smell more than in the day and there was a great feeling of tranquillity and peace. As all the nocturnal animals came out they were surprised to see a human walking around.
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How do you get the best expirience from every cache because I have over 1000 finds and geocaching is starting to lose its spark
Spend a few weeks cooped up in your house doing nothing but watching TV and eating Cheetos. You'll soon appreciate those moments of outdoor adventure you had with Geocaching.
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Shouldn't we wait for page 2 before calling a deadhorse?
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If this is finder feedback, there's no reason to formally change the website. Just add to your find log I rate this cache 8 on a scale of 1 to 10" If enough people start that, I bet the sight will change to follow. I also suspect there will be fewer caches, since some people don't take criticism well.
If it isn't anonymous you might get some local angst from those cachers that hide film cans and key holders them for smileys.
I think ras_oscar is spot on, if we all start rating caches in our logs then the I'm sure GC.com will follow suit _ consumer power!
However, I would like to point out that there is no criticism with 'Tavisman's Top 10 Profiling', because you are only bringing those caches you enjoyed into public view. So there is no need for anonymity because you are not downgrading caches.
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Welcome to the forums, the volunteer help desk
(private joke)I dont know if anyone who reads these forums has the power to inquire this idea to the "higher up" @ geocaching .com
I don’t think it does, lots of good ideas and loads of discussions on a rating system have been mentioned on this forum, and nothing seems to get done. However, don’t let that discourage you from discussing issues, asking questions and fleshing out ideas
This way the Geoers who find the cache (earn the smilely) can rate the cache (1-10 stars)
Geoers can rate the cache based on how well camouflaged, great view, destination, etc...
OK if it's a simple overall 1-10 stars rating on each find then you are going to get different ratings from different geocachers, because geocachers are all different and geocache for different reasons and goals. What happens when a geocache has a fantastic camo, but lousy location _ your rating will be a detriment to the location.
If you want to have a list: 'camouflage', 'great view', 'destination' etc. and a 1-10 star rating for each category then you are putting a large requirement on the finder. There are some geocachers that just put one line in their logs, some don't even log online at all. Then what happens to the geocacher who has returned home from 100+ finds? Eventually finders will just not log online (bad bad news) or just pick the default star rating which defeats the whole point of rating in the first place.
The best rating system is mine _ 'Top 10 Profiling'.
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Adam still has the domain, perhaps this is a server issue.
I did/do like COTM but it's annoying to enter the data yourself, it would've/would be better to upload you own PQ stats or scrape the info. from GC.com (with Groundspeak's permission of course).
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Its only a FTF if its listed on the site and you find it. So if you find it before its listed its something above first to find it. there will be one person to officially the person to get the first to find, but they will not be some one who was some one to find it when it was secret. Yes there will be some one to find it first as a secret cache, but that would be unofficial.
I am done trying to explain this. ...
Sorry I don't see the point either.
Obviously you have a different mind-set to me, so you could be trying to explain it for years in which time your cache would be published and you already had your 'fun'.
There are some local caches near me that we placed as part of a public 'Introduction to Geocaching' event. People hired GPSr's (they were muggles mainly) and went to find the geocaches. They signed the log, and then a few weeks later the caches were published on GC.com. Some FTF'ers and other GC.com geocachers (including myself) thought they used an old logbook from an archived cache. It wasn't until later that I realised what had happened. Nothing memorable and no wow or duh factor. I only thought about it after reading this thread.
IMO I think you are putting in too much effort in and getting diddle-squat out of it.
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Here's a few examples of even older cacheing (Lewis & Clark):
June 3, 1805
The mouth of the Marias River is reached. Camp Deposit is established. Cached blacksmith bellows and tools, bear skins, axes, auger, files, 2 kegs of parched corn, 2 kegs of pork, a keg of salt...
Uh, 1805! I can beat that!
The first multicache. A three stage multicache, navigated by a star themed on preciouis metals, year 0000:
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Two words for you: poka yoke.
Actually poka-yoke is one word (albeit hyphenated), which is one predominant form in Japanese comprising of four characters.
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Actually the opposite happened to me. I was close by one of my caches, so I thought I would go and have a peek at the log. I got there and couldn't find it. After a long search I eventually found it. Someone (the last finders no doubt) hid it in the same place by in a position I would never of imagined.
I left it as it was and nudged up the difficulty rating.
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It is true, I contacted the jewellers and this is their reply…
[We have]… been in business for over 87 years. We continue to donate to almost every major charity in our area. We wanted to do something special for the people of Birmingham, Alabama. We hid 100 gift wrapped pieces of jewelry all over the city. From our Museum of Art, to hospital waiting rooms, to benches in public parks and Grocery stores. All public places in all different areas of the city, white collar and blue collar. Some of our best customers found out what we were doing and wanted to get involved. They loved being part of this project! In this trying economic time we just wanted to spread a little Good will and brighten someone's day, with know strings attached. It was a fun project for the store, our customers who were involved and the people who found the present. The packages were clearly marked to Keep and enjoy or give it away to who ever they wanted to. -
You want one of these...
I know I want one for my kids.
No - you want this model - better tires....
I have been looking everywhere for one of these, for over two years now.
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This just seems like a bad idea waiting to drop fruit.
I agree, through history these so called PR stunts end in a lot of trouble.
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You want one of these...
I know I want one for my kids.
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While out with some friends caching on a remote ridge near Leavenworth, WA, I spotted a device in a rut in the road. It turned out to be a cell phone. It turned on and we found a listing for "Dad". I was driving, one friend didn't know cell phones (but then neither do I), the other friend knew cell phones but didn't want to cold call a stranger. So the second guy dialed, the first talked. The dad answered the phone with "Hi, Ugly!" (it was his nickname for his daughter) - he must of just about had heart attack when a strange, male voice responded "You don't know me, but ...". He called his daughter on the land line, and they were able to meet us at a pizza place where we were having dinner an hour or so later. They weren't geocachers, but had visited the same fire lookout earlier that day.
The same thing happened to me. I found a cellphone on the beach at San Diego. I phoned the owner and we arranged for a place to hand it back. I waited at the rendezvous and the owner didn't even get out of the car, just held her hand out. I received no thanks, just a grunt as if it inconvenienced her.
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Word is that the best swag and geocache containers are found in Birmingham, AL.
Hunting for hidden treasure in Birmingham
Any truth in these new 87 silver boxed caches in Birmingham?
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What do the cheaper handheld ones do in comparison to a car one? Would i be better off waiting to afford a new Garmin Oregon instead?
It's entirely up to you on what to upgrade to. It just happened I had some birthday money spare and went for the Oregon. As a general rule of thumb, IMHO the hierarchy goes like this:
Get you there – printing out Google maps; sat nav.
Point you to GZ – e.g. Etrex
Paperless Geocaching – e.g. Oregon
Geocaching online – e.g. iPhone; HTC
Sort of going off topic: As technology gets cheaper, the 'one-gadget-does-all' like the iPhone and HTC will become the norm. Sort of making the hand held GPSr redundant. I'm sure the guys at Garmin are worried about this, that's probably why they put a camera in their latest model. You may hold fire for a while and Garmin/DeLorme will sell off all models as they enter the 'one-gadget-does-all' market. Trouble is it is more difficult to enter this market from the GPS side than it is from the computer-in-your-pocket side (like iPhone and HTC). Just my thoughts.
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there is a heart shaped geocache pattern set up somewhere also.
http://geocats.blogspot.com/2008/10/geocac...-with-love.html
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I think the terms are 'burning torch' and 'electric torch' which just became 'torch' because burning torches aren't used in this day and age and 'electric torch' sound too '60's retro'. However, I think flashlight is a better way to differentiate between a burning torch and an electric torch.
That's it I've change my lexicon, I will call them flashlights from now on.
Now that has been decided... When you store one in your car... will it end up in cubby hole or the boot?
I see what you are trying to do here. Out of respect of the OP I'll give my answer in a new topic: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=226935
The City Beautiful
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I think we need one from the other side of the pond. Here is a view of Bewdley, England on a frosty morning. This view and similar can be found when completing the GC15RQH BSF2 - a town trail multicache.