TwistedCube
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19 hours ago, rui_curado said:
Another possible good choice is a title that suggests a mystery... or a title that gives a clue to the cache itself.
Good idea! I have used that method once or twice before, and I am sure I will use it again.
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18 hours ago, cerberus1 said:
I like titles with puns.
It says (to me) that the CO has a sense of humor, and now I'm tempted to go, possibly to see if I "get it" too.
For Instance:
His GRATE-est Discovery (A cache under a fake circular grate)
Cole's Cache (A cache in a park called Cole Creek Park, hidden pun there)
Sometimes, names just come to me, but half the time it takes quite awhile to find the right one.
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Thank you to everyone who replied in this thread! Punny names are also cool. But I especially like names that make the cacher want to come. It adds a sort of 'mystery' to the cache.
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1. Finding gadget caches and overall really clever hides
2. Brainstorming, researching and placing creative hides
3. Finding cool locations I never would have found without Geocaching
4. Finding difficult and adventurous caches
4.5. Reading logs and discovering that someone gave me a favorite point
5. Meeting great people that I never would have met without Geocaching, bringing friends caching.
As you can see, there are so many reasons why Geocaching is so enjoyable!
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1 hour ago, NYPaddleCacher said:
That's how I do it as well. As I see it, there are four parts: Locating the container, retrieving the container, signing the log (and optionally reading past logs, trading swag), and replacing the container.
Locating the container may attract the most attention, especially if you're searching down low or behind objects. Once I've located the container I try to figure out the best way to grab it and whether or not I can just sign the log and replace it without someone noticing. Some times that means walking away, then swooping in to grab it and move to a spot where I can sit and go through the cache. Once I've done that I'll look for an opportunity when I can go back to GZ and replace the container in the same place I found it. However, I have found that typically, the act of signing the log and going through the cache doesn't appear very suspicious *unless* someone saw you retrieve the container or replace it.
Of course, that's all only really necessary for a cache hidden in an area with a lot of muggles around.
Sometimes, while finding bench caches or nanos on signs, I try to look like I am resting my hand on the sign/bench, but really I am grabbing the cache. It seems to work most of the time, especially since I visit family in my former hometown of Houston Texas, it is always crawling with people, so it is harder to find caches.
If that doesn't work, looking like you've lost something can work, but try to draw little attention to yourself. If someone asks, say that you are looking for something (after all you ARE looking for a Geocache. )
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Sometimes when I place a cache, I really have trouble figuring out the name. I know the basics, like: Name it after location. Name it after container. etc. However, finding the PERFECT name is a true challenge that I (and probably other cachers) have a hard time with. Suggestions are helpful as I place caches on a monthly basis!
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On 9/30/2017 at 11:31 AM, RufusClupea said:
Maybe it's me, but my common sense tells me that night caching in urban areas might not be the best idea.
On 9/30/2017 at 1:18 PM, simpjkee said:Why?
Depending on where you are the city isn't exactly the safest place at night. If I was in a small town where there was little crime and I knew everyone, I think i'd go caching at night... But if I went caching in the slums of NYC or L.A or other large cities, I don't think i'd be inclined to night cache. Its just my opinion though.
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10 hours ago, RufusClupea said:
Haven't you heard?
Never mess with a geocacher. We know the best places to hide a body.
I totally want to get that shirt! There haven't been any Muggle murders by cachers... as far as I know. ; /
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I have been fortunate enough not to come across any evil muggles, either I have come across good muggles or Geocachers who at first come across as muggles, but later figure out who they are. However I know some of you have come across an evil or crazy muggle, so share your stories here.
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On 9/16/2017 at 10:43 AM, TwistedCube said:
My absolute favorite caches to find are ones that are in plain sight, what I mean by this is that the cache looks like something that should be there but it is actually a geocache. I have trouble thinking of ideas for these so your help, well.......helps!
I found one that was an ammo can wielded to a utility box on the wall of a silo. The really cool part is that the cache was painted EXACTLY like the box and silo. It even had fake rust on it which really stumped me because the silo was VERY rusty.
Just to clarify. I meant caches disguised as everyday objects hidden in plain sight, such as: Utility covers, PVC pipes, fake bricks, etc. Basically something that is a cache but LOOKS like something else. So camouflaged that you'd walk right past it without realizing.
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On 9/19/2017 at 9:08 PM, RufusClupea said:
I suggest you spend some time watching geocache/gadget cache vids on Youtube.
I have, there are some great ideas there! Sadly, I don't know many business owners who would let me place one on their property. So I'm trying to pick out only the best ideas to fill those spots I had in mind. I've already made an ATM themed cache, where the finder uses a credit card to open a birdhouse.
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After finding some neat caches with field puzzles, I wanted to make my own, and I am having trouble with ideas on them.
Share your field puzzle ideas here! (To those who don't know a field puzzle is a physical puzzle you have to solve to retrieve the cache.)
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15 hours ago, L0ne.R said:
And permission was listed in the cache description?
Yeah, the CO knows the silo owners.
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8 hours ago, Auntie Quated said:
Welded?
Sorry I misspelled it. Yes it was. An ammo can was welded to a utility box.
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My absolute favorite caches to find are ones that are in plain sight, what I mean by this is that the cache looks like something that should be there but it is actually a geocache. I have trouble thinking of ideas for these so your help, well.......helps!
I found one that was an ammo can wielded to a utility box on the wall of a silo. The really cool part is that the cache was painted EXACTLY like the box and silo. It even had fake rust on it which really stumped me because the silo was VERY rusty.
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I've driven out of the way to find a D/ T 1.5 1.5 2 stage multi-cache, and we did eventually find it, but it took about 30 minutes due to it being in a busy university. After that I tried to find 3 more, but were all either DNFs or they haven't been found in years.
Moral of the story: Do your research : D
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4 hours ago, yrcko said:
I generally think that a birdhouse is a bad idea. Your cache may be perfect, no harm for birds. But every cacher who found it may remember that a birdhouse is a possible hiding spot. If s/he sees a birdhouse at the next hunt it will be checked. Unfortunately it does not show a cache but three nestling. At least the third geocacher will find three dead nestlings.
(Un)happy Hunting
Yrcko
I was going to place the cache there as Stage 1 of a multi cache. Stage 2 would be in a tupperware container. In the Birdhouse, there would be a doorbell in which the sound leads to Stage 2.
But I get your point.
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On 4/25/2017 at 10:57 AM, m0bean said:
It seems like a crazy idea at first glance, but maybe there is something to it. Reports are that the death of new virtuals had to do with defining what constituted something decent enough to call a virtual (how does one define the 'wow' factor?). I could also see how the proliferation of this cache type could end up taking away from geocaching as a whole. But it seems that having a certain percentage of caches as virtuals is actually a good thing. What if instead of opening up placing new virtuals to 'Premium Members', it were opened only to 'Charter Members'? Or opened up to those with 15 years continuous premium membership? What an incentive to keep dishing out my $30/year! Seems like a good business idea for Groundspeak. You would also create new additions to the much-beloved 'Virtual' cache type, but these additions wouldn't get out of control because only a small percentage of dedicated cachers would qualify to place them.
Interesting idea...
Yeah, that makes more sense. Charter Members will most likely make better quality virtual caches. I now see why my original idea is not very good. m0bean does have an excellent point though...
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So I wanted to place a Birdhouse in a tree, but the only problem is that said tree, is near a sidewalk and a street. It is not in anybody's yard so who do I ask for permission? (Note: I am NOT nailing the Birdhouse to the tree, or going to hurt the tree in any way.) Another likely candidate for a tree would be in a Park. If I do that would it violate any guildlines?
Any answer to any of the questions that I asked Is greatly appreciated!
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I don't know if this is possible but an idea for Premium Members is that they can hide grandfathered caches. What i mean by this, is that they can hide virtual, webcam, and other grandfathered caches.
I hope you agree! :)
Cache Name Ideas
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Or other times there are too many name options, but I can't figure out which one.