DeRock & The Psychic Cacher

I said no once. And look where I ended up. -DeRock- Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

For those that click the box to include their email address - each gets an email reply from me thanking them and I comment on their answers. I agree with Cincol, it's the least I can do after they take the time to find and log my EarthCache. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

Hey Tom, even if you knew where to look you still wouldn't have found it. I was using my magical powers as -DeRock- to find it. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

Looks like it was placed in 2005 and has since been archived without ever being published. Here is a link to the cache owner, but their email address hasn't been validated so you can't contact them. Looks like they live in Texas, I don't see them coming back to grab the magnetic keybox (which makes it geolitter). If it were me I would just take it over as my own if you like the spot. I doubt that it is listed on any other geocaching sites if it has no logs since 2005. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

please provide some clarification, there has been way too much conflicting information .....am i supposed to change the name of my event from "10 Years of Geocaching - Golden Triangle Area" to "10 Years! Golden Triangle Area" so it qualifies for the icon? http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...67-1f928a0bd93b also, is the new icon going to be applied instead of the regular event icon? Yes, you should change the name of your event so it conforms to the naming convention in the latest announcement. Yes, the new icon will be "applied" instead of the regular event icon if you comply with the rest of the guidelines for a "10 Year!" event. I know there have been several announcements over the past weeks and that each has had some updated information that seems to contradict the previous ones in some small ways. That's just the way it goes when you are trying to plan the first of a kind world wide celebration. Keep your ears and eyes open. I sure there will be more announcements in the future, especially pertaining to the new icon. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

Love the sig line. How appropriate! Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

Why are you so against this? Why do you do this? What's the problem? Are you the representative of all present and possibly future appointed moderators that you know, "I can't think of one forum moderator who would be comfortable diving into answering questions about EarthCaches ." I am not a moderator and know very few of them, but I would never be so presumptious as to answer for all! Isn't that kind of a put down for a whole lot of moderators? You said earlier that moderators were meant to be "forum police". Since when does a forum policeman/woman need to be "technically" inclined regarding earthcaches? Knowledgeable yes, a technical expert.....no. Basically, we agree on this point. We both see the role of a moderator the same. Again, why do you want to deny EarthCachers the opportunity of having a moderator of our own? We never have had one and since Groundspeak is now responsible for approving ECs, things are different. Along with the much welcomed new process wouldn't it be nice to assign a specific moderator to EarthCaching? presumptuous I'm not against this, I just don't see a need right now. All our moderators and reviewers are volunteers and give their time freely. I don't think it's fair to stretch the available resources when it isn't needed. Am I being presumptuous? In a word - yes. Am I correct - yes. We are very fortunate to have at least two GC.com forum moderators who are also reviewers. Both poke their heads in here when needed. I would put serious money on the fact that neither would call themselves qualified as to the "nuances" of EarthCaches. Well, that's not quite a fair bet is it? One has already said he isn't and the other ... well if you are observant enough you already have a pretty good idea where he stands. Remember, we are just discussing this. I have one opinion and you have another. TPTB will be the one to decide. I am just one tiny voice here. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

features of the forum software apply to the whole site, its not something that can be disabled for specific sections...its a bug Thanks again, but we still need 'our' own moderator. Would you like to volunteer? The thread on a banned cacher proves the need. Several forums don't have any moderator at all (National Geodetic Survey, The National Map Corps, Hiking and Backpacking, and several from Geocaching Groups by Country), so this is not an unusual occurrence. I don't concur with you on the need. We have a pretty quiet and well behaved little section of our forum here and it's a very rare occurrence when a thread gets out of control. It would be tough for a moderator to do more than moderate in this forum. Answering questions about EarthCaches is more suited for the appropriate regional EarthCache reviewer. And most of those reviewers have their hands full with those reviewing duties already. If you have a problem with a particular thread why don't you try emailing one of the site wide moderators? Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI This is America and you are allowed to disagree! You may be wrong, but you can disagree. Citing the exception "so this is not an unusual occurrence.", doesn't make the rule. MOST other forums have their own moderator(s). As to it being " tough for a moderator to do more than moderate in this forum." Who asked for the moderator to do more than moderate? We just want them to be knowledageable about EarthCaching and certainly not anti-earthcaching! We are looking for a moderator not a reviewer. If you have ever submitted an EarthCache, you know to find a reviewer. Reviewers are easy to find and ask specific questions. Also, other experienced EarthCachers are out there to join the forum and lend their knowledge to answering questions. I don't know what you mean by, " And most of those reviewers have their hands full with those reviewing duties already."? On one hand are you suggesting that specific questions should be taken to reviewers when you say, "answering questions about EarthCaches is more suited for the appropriate regional EarthCache reviewer.", but then stating they are busy enough with all of those "reviewing duties already". Which is it? Take questions to reviewers or not? Some people are like chickens in the barn yard. If they sense another chicken has lost a feather or two, they pile on and pluck away! That's what we want stopped and I can't help but think you know what I mean! To the OP- you are the one who asked, "please assign someone who is knowledgeable regarding the nuances of EarthCaching". To explain myself a little more clearly - Moderators are meant to be forum "police" (for lack of a better word). EarthCache reviewers are meant to review EarthCaches. I can't think of one forum moderator who would be comfortable diving into answering questions about EarthCaches and the associated technical requirements and nuances that they involve. And I can't think of one EarthCache reviewer who has enough time to devote to moderating this forum. So to answer your question: Got a forum problem - take it to a moderator Got an EarthCache question - take it to an EarthCache reviewer (preferably to the one who would most likely be reviewing it). Now don't get me wrong. This is the place to talk about EarthCaches, our problems, and possible solutions. But to demand a moderator who has the technical abilities of an EarthCache reviewer - I think that's unreasonable at this time. As for the chicken problem - that bird has shown himself to be pretty resilient. He can stand a little pecking and lose a few feathers. Sometimes I think he actually enjoys it! Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

I have never heard of this "time honored method" and personally would be very upset if it was ever used on one of my EarthCaches. Everyone on the watchlist for that cache would received that email also. I would not recommend that this method ever be used. Just keep your answers and be prepared to provide them if asked. If a picture is required make sure you fulfill that requirement at the time you log your find.

features of the forum software apply to the whole site, its not something that can be disabled for specific sections...its a bug Thanks again, but we still need 'our' own moderator. Would you like to volunteer? The thread on a banned cacher proves the need. Several forums don't have any moderator at all (National Geodetic Survey, The National Map Corps, Hiking and Backpacking, and several from Geocaching Groups by Country), so this is not an unusual occurrence. I don't concur with you on the need. We have a pretty quiet and well behaved little section of our forum here and it's a very rare occurrence when a thread gets out of control. It would be tough for a moderator to do more than moderate in this forum. Answering questions about EarthCaches is more suited for the appropriate regional EarthCache reviewer. And most of those reviewers have their hands full with those reviewing duties already. If you have a problem with a particular thread why don't you try emailing one of the site wide moderators? Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

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The simple answer - NO The long answer - Your asking for an exception to the guidelines to protect your swag. Not because it is a "Daily Cache Challenge". Using your reasoning any cache with great swag would qualify for an exception. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

It's with the rest of the archived logs my friend. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI Thanks Buddy but I can't go there anymore Joe // Max Sorry Joe, I forget that sometimes! Deane

It's with the rest of the archived logs my friend. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

Just someone playing with their iPhone. That problem should be taken care of after today's site upgrade. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

One more Michigan caching team to add to the list of Platinum EarthCache Masters: Frank and Peggy (and a tip of the hat to Cricket too ). Congratulations to all! This is the updated Michigan Platinum EarthCache Masters list: (not listed in any particular order) Frank and Peggy LookingUPward Team Kalsin GVSU4MSU Team Kalsin Pairomedicchick Hitechman Hitechgal South Lyon Trekkers Rathergohiking Rattrak Cyclops Brummelbear The Conman Lost Scouts DeRock & the Psychic Cacher Anybody know of any other Michigan geocachers that have reached Platinum status that I've missed? Just let me know and I'll update the list. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

Not true. The Mega Event designation is totally at the discretion of Groundspeak. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

There's an Iphone app for that. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI Edit to add: "Mr. E's Beautiful Blues" by the Eels Edit to add: Remember Google is your friend!

I'm waiting till the official announcement to make my change. Hopefully things will firm up a bit more by then. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

Dude - that is just the beginning. Wait until you invite Nomex for a maintenance sweep in your state! Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI Come celebrate the 10 year anniversary of geocaching at the locally hosted multi event - 10 Years of Geocaching (Grand Rapids Michigan)

Two more Michigan cachers to add to the list of Platinum EarthCache Masters: LookingUPward and Team Kalsin. Congratulations to all! This is the updated Michigan Platinum EarthCache Masters list: (not listed in any particular order) LookingUPward Team Kalsin GVSU4MSU Team Kalsin Pairomedicchick Hitechman Hitechgal South Lyon Trekkers Rathergohiking Rattrak Cyclops Brummelbear The Conman Lost Scouts DeRock & the Psychic Cacher Anybody know of any other Michigan geocachers that have reached Platinum status that I've missed? Just let me know and I'll update the list. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

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Deleted because someone thought it might be a spoiler for their cache. Sorry! Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

deane looks like we have to start over after the snow yesterday and today...no footprints anymore! Yep, 8 inches at my house yesterday and last night. That and the blowing wind took care of any footprints in West Michigan! Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI

when you get near the cache hide follow the footprints that are coming out. They should lead you right to the cache. Deane AKA: DeRock & the Psychic Cacher - Grattan MI