Seth!

I'm one of the geocachers who has looked at it zero times. Based on the name, I figured it was 'log a find if you see a honey bucket' or 'we knocked over a toilet in the woods and left some trinkets in it'. It just sounds unsavory. I have no idea, though. I still haven't checked it out. Also, MO status is probably a big deterent. Even some members won't hunt them. Seth!

Jeremy and Elias, I am wondering about the NGS markers that NGS has already 'archived'. There are some markers that have data sheets (and thus are on geocaching.com) but the markers are recorded as having been destroyed. One example is SY3728, which was a radio tower in downtown Kirkland, WA. The tower was torn down in 1964. Seth!

I know that there have been two in the last week or so, not including "Stumpy's Wildwood Stash". That was archived today. Please let me know! Seth!

Have a look at "The Search"--an event here in WA. My 4.5 year old did the whole day in socks. Not on purpose! (You may have to go to page two for my log.) http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=14410 - Seth!

As many of you know, I have a rather involved geocache called "Mission: Impossible--Deep Undercover". It will be four months old next week and has been found by several teams of agents. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=13393 This geocache is a complicated series of tasks which are intended to capture the imagination of geocachers while they have fun completing the mission. It also requires more maintenance than a regular geocache and some expense to keep it going. I am trying to decide what to do with it and I'd like some advice. I'll also be sending a separate note to those who have completed the mission. Below are some of my options:

quote:Originally posted by Moun10Bike: I'll be out of the country and/or moving the rest of this month. Moun10Bike, hate to tell you buddy but I think that extradition laws hold up for more than a month. But if you can sneak back into the states for a BM reunion, that would be great. I'll try to come also and hopefully Erin (Mrs. Seth!) can join me. Just noticed the "Cacheaholic". Love it.

quote:Originally posted by Moun10Bike: I'll be out of the country and/or moving the rest of this month. Moun10Bike, hate to tell you buddy but I think that extradition laws hold up for more than a month. But if you can sneak back into the states for a BM reunion, that would be great. I'll try to come also and hopefully Erin (Mrs. Seth!) can join me. Just noticed the "Cacheaholic". Love it.

I'm an Illinois native (30 years) now living in the Seattle area. I was amused to see that the "Central Illinois" event is in Peoria. Back in Springfield, I don't recall ever thinking of Peoria as central IL. But I guess that if you are from the Chicago area, it is. (Considering that anything south of Joliet is "downstate Illinois"!) Anyway, I've turned my dad on to geocaching. He is still in Spfld and unfortunately not much action there. There are 3 geocaches within 20 miles of his zip code. Compare that to the 144 within 20 miles of mine! Yipes. I think I'll come out this summer and place a few. Would it be safe to assume that some good geocaches in the Capital City area would draw some takers? Hope to see some of you guys at an event sometime. Cheers, Seth!

I hope that Jen is actually getting to log on to read these posts. One of my ealiest finds in the Kirkland area (i.e. Redmond) was "Follow The Red Brick Road" by Moun10Bike. It's a good one. If you have some time and can get farther from Kirkland, "daVinci's Cable" and "A Novel Idea" are near one another and also good geocaches. There are many others, but those came to mind. Seth!

Jen, there are a bunch in the Kirkland area! Many of mine are in/around Kirkland and they are all alive and well. They've received good reviews and won't involve vast amounts of hiking: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest_cache.asp?u=Seth! You'll also want to have a look at bigRahn's Multi Cache Mania. Another good one. He has others here, too. He may even have a new one here soon! Let us know how it goes! - Seth!

I, too, am getting weary of locationless geocaches. But I'm also weary of lame physical geocaches. I've logged a couple of "locationless" geocaches, but they were interesting and required some work. I would not lump Virtual Geocaches in with Locationless geocaches (see EraSeek's post about the order of operations). But some VC's are also lame. The "if you don't like them, don't hunt them" works up to a point. But it's not an excuse for posting just any old thing. I think that the general rule for any geocache should be Put Some Thought Into It. If it's a locationless, just make sure it's a unique and quality idea. If you aren't sure, e-mail some other geocachers (even ones you don't know) and ask them what they think. Most of us will give you an honest answer! [] Seth!

I, too, am getting weary of locationless geocaches. But I'm also weary of lame physical geocaches. I've logged a couple of "locationless" geocaches, but they were interesting and required some work. I would not lump Virtual Geocaches in with Locationless geocaches (see EraSeek's post about the order of operations). But some VC's are also lame. The "if you don't like them, don't hunt them" works up to a point. But it's not an excuse for posting just any old thing. I think that the general rule for any geocache should be Put Some Thought Into It. If it's a locationless, just make sure it's a unique and quality idea. If you aren't sure, e-mail some other geocachers (even ones you don't know) and ask them what they think. Most of us will give you an honest answer! [] Seth!

Originally posted by ganesh: quote:For next year I have a few suggestions: Yes, I think that the teams should be more balanced. Each large team should be handicapped by one team member who wears no shoes and has to be carried. At least the best prizes were awarded by raffle. (The grand prize winner was a team of two). I would like to see it a bit less competitive anyway. Nevertheless, it was fun! - Seth!

Originally posted by ganesh: quote:For next year I have a few suggestions: Yes, I think that the teams should be more balanced. Each large team should be handicapped by one team member who wears no shoes and has to be carried. At least the best prizes were awarded by raffle. (The grand prize winner was a team of two). I would like to see it a bit less competitive anyway. Nevertheless, it was fun! - Seth!

If you didn't attend, be sure to read the logs. It was an intersting day, particularly for Team Barley Mill. Next year: More BM'ers. Okay? Seth!

unless you specify the only e-mail addresses that can send to you. That's pretty limiting for regular use. I only use Hotmail to throw the FBI off my scent.

Wow, did you really climb up there or did you shoot it down? Dang, now I have to come to Portland again. I really should hide one of those up here in Kirkland. Heh heh heh.

Wow, did you really climb up there or did you shoot it down? Dang, now I have to come to Portland again. I really should hide one of those up here in Kirkland. Heh heh heh.

RedwoodRed, the only thing I can suggest about your problem with the forums is that Groundspeak has it in for you. Okay, I doubt it. Who knows. As for the little maps, I looked at some CA geocaches and yes, I saw the word Phoenix in big letters but the map did have a blue circle around the geocache in California. Part of the problem is that those little maps are intended to show the whole state. Because CA is so long compared to its width, a horizontal map will always show several adjacent states. Now why Phoenix gets such a big plug is anyone's guess. Maybe the person who wrote the mapping software lives there. Beats me. I just make this stuff up as I go along

RedwoodRed, the only thing I can suggest about your problem with the forums is that Groundspeak has it in for you. Okay, I doubt it. Who knows. As for the little maps, I looked at some CA geocaches and yes, I saw the word Phoenix in big letters but the map did have a blue circle around the geocache in California. Part of the problem is that those little maps are intended to show the whole state. Because CA is so long compared to its width, a horizontal map will always show several adjacent states. Now why Phoenix gets such a big plug is anyone's guess. Maybe the person who wrote the mapping software lives there. Beats me. I just make this stuff up as I go along

Thanks Slinger91 and Seattle Seekers. I removed them. Keep posting those archived geocaches.

quote:Originally posted by MattandLaura: Thanks for your opinion but this just isn't the right forum to express it. Exactly. BUT, isn't that the point of the original post?! Personally, I'm annoyed by proselytizing in general. But if someone insists on doing it, he/she should please keep it out of geocaching forums AND geocaches. I think that the original post has some very good points. Find another venue for dogma... Seth!

Question One (the maps): The little map problem is, according to Jeremy, a little problem. Generally speaking, you will only see incorrect maps on relatively new geocaches. The maps usually work themselves out. If they don't, the geocache owner can "edit" his or her page (even without actually making changes) and the page will go back through the 'give me a little map' line. It will probably turn out right on that second try. It's a software glitch and a minor inconvenience. Sometimes even amusing. Question Two (logging in for forums): If you have your preferences set to automatically log you in to geocaching.com, that cookie probably won't also log you into the forums. (Notice that when you first arrive at the forums page it says "you are not logged in" at the upper left.) If, as soon as you go to the forums, you click on "login" you should get essentially a screen refresh except now it says "Hello *your user name*". You are then free to post. Does this answer the questions? - Seth!

Question One (the maps): The little map problem is, according to Jeremy, a little problem. Generally speaking, you will only see incorrect maps on relatively new geocaches. The maps usually work themselves out. If they don't, the geocache owner can "edit" his or her page (even without actually making changes) and the page will go back through the 'give me a little map' line. It will probably turn out right on that second try. It's a software glitch and a minor inconvenience. Sometimes even amusing. Question Two (logging in for forums): If you have your preferences set to automatically log you in to geocaching.com, that cookie probably won't also log you into the forums. (Notice that when you first arrive at the forums page it says "you are not logged in" at the upper left.) If, as soon as you go to the forums, you click on "login" you should get essentially a screen refresh except now it says "Hello *your user name*". You are then free to post. Does this answer the questions? - Seth!

Half a dozen geocaches have been archived recently but are still on my radar. Any ideas which ones?! http://seth.dynip.com/cachelist.htm Seth!