lostinjersey
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I have been playing for just over one year. It wasn't commercial at all in the beginning. Now we do have membership fees and so forth, but remember, that is just to access higher functions. The core part (that being to log finds and place caches)Is. Still. Free.
Let me repeat that part.
The core part is still free. I can participate of the forums, place caches, hide caches and I can do so at no charge. I do not suffer from pop-ups, spam or telemarketing. I am not bombarded to buy geocaching.com merchandise. I am not pestered to sign up for the premium membership.
It's about as low-push as you can get. And the premium membership? This is not meant as an insult but it ain't all that. I mean some of the stuff is neat but is it worth $30? Absolutely not. Is geocaching.com worth $30? Absolutely. That's why i decided to be a premium member.
I run my own website. I work full time & can barely keep up with the stuff that goes on the site let alone the site itself. I pay $100 a year for the bandwith which is probably 1/100 of the cost & effort it takes to maintain this place. I get a lot out of this place, and I think it's only fair to support the framework that makes it possible.
On the surface the copyright folder might seem commercial, but it's really not. Groundspeak has a right to protect it's "property" in all sense of the word. Folks are trying to figure out a way to skirt the line so that they have something thats "theirs" and that still "belongs" to geocaching.com It's a fine line so the discussion is lengthy, terse and at times, technical. If it turns you off, then don't listen. ignore that folder. As Toe said, ignore the forums completely if necesary. If it really makes you uncomfortable then I guess you'll leave.
But I don't think you'll convince us this place is commcerial. IMHO it's completely the opposite.
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I noticed the same problem. I would've posted this to the forum but someone obviously beat me. nice to know admin keeps on top of stuff.
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Originally posted by BrianSnat:From Artful Dodger:
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Congrats, Team Gwho. May you keep placing those Weird NJ caches and beat us hiders to all those cool spots.Hehehe, little does GWHO know, but I have the Weird NJ box set and am looking through it right now for some good cache hiding places. He's not gonna beat me to a good spot again, no way, no how...hehehe hahaha.
yes but do you have issue 5, or 6? HMMMMMMmmmmm?
neat stuff in those issues too... and you've beaten me to several good spots, in fact two of the best ones to be placed from Weird NJ. -
Um. gee. thanks
not sure what to say other then that I'm pleased to see that folks generally liked my weird nj caches. as for issue 19, check out page 40, that article should seem rathhhhher familiar, especially for anyone hitting cachesplaced in the past 2 weeks...and as for brian's comment, there's plenty of cool neat stuff in issue 19. my only problem is with the new rules(are they actually rules yet? not sure. havent looked to see) seems as if virtuals will be bit harder to place nowadays. but then again, there are way around that
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This came today. again: not everyone will find this funny.
PS Count me as possibly interested. depends on price, content, etc.
20> Soccer Hooligan Smurf
19> Heartbreak of Psoriasis Smurf
18> Anthrax Mailer Smurf
17> Goth-Poser Smurf
16> NAMBLA Chapter President Smurf
15> Painful Rectal Itchy Smurf
14> Sleeps-With-All-Your-Friends Smurfette
13> Smurfed Out of His #$%@ing Mind Smurf
12> L. Ron Smurf, author of "Smurfanetics"
11> Frequently Reassigned Priest Smurf
10> Smegma Smurf
9> Cop-Taunting Shirtless Smurf
8> Near-Suicidal Former Child Actor Smurf
7> Fey Magician Smurf
6> Constant Unfulfilled Promises of Oral Sex Smurf
5> Nick Nolte Mug Shot Smurf
4> Teenage Angst-Ridden Loner with a Penchant for Firearms Smurf
3> Grammar Nazi Smurf
2> White Middle-Class Mall Rat Trying to Act All Black Smurf
and Topfive.com's Number 1 Least-Loved Smurf...
1> Testicles-Big-as-Your-Head Smurf
Runners Up
Always-Proselytizing Mormon Smurf
Amway Sales Smurf
Conspiracy Theory Smurf
Frenchie Le Pew Smurf
Indefinitely Detained Smurf
Mean Drunk Smurf
Osama bin Smurfen
Oyster Breath Smurf
Rancid Toe Jam Smurf
Rolled in Something Smurf
Salesman on Commission Smurf
Sleeper Cell Smurf
Squeegee Kid Smurf
Student Loan Collector Smurf
Enron Accountant Smurf
Hairy Back Smurf
I Just Moved Here From California Smurf
Kathie Lee Smurf
Mustard Gas Smurf
Oozing Canker Sore Smurf
Out of Touch With Reality Smurf
Personal Space Invader Smurf
Pockmarked Smurf
Public Masturbation Smurf
Pustuled Leper Smurf
Scab-Picker Smurf
Slow Leaker Smurf
Slow-Moving, Dull-Witted Grampa Smurf
Smurfy Brown
Spastic Colon Smurf
Sucking Chest Wound Smurf
Visible-Sore Smurf
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This came today. again: not everyone will find this funny.
PS Count me as possibly interested. depends on price, content, etc.
20> Soccer Hooligan Smurf
19> Heartbreak of Psoriasis Smurf
18> Anthrax Mailer Smurf
17> Goth-Poser Smurf
16> NAMBLA Chapter President Smurf
15> Painful Rectal Itchy Smurf
14> Sleeps-With-All-Your-Friends Smurfette
13> Smurfed Out of His #$%@ing Mind Smurf
12> L. Ron Smurf, author of "Smurfanetics"
11> Frequently Reassigned Priest Smurf
10> Smegma Smurf
9> Cop-Taunting Shirtless Smurf
8> Near-Suicidal Former Child Actor Smurf
7> Fey Magician Smurf
6> Constant Unfulfilled Promises of Oral Sex Smurf
5> Nick Nolte Mug Shot Smurf
4> Teenage Angst-Ridden Loner with a Penchant for Firearms Smurf
3> Grammar Nazi Smurf
2> White Middle-Class Mall Rat Trying to Act All Black Smurf
and Topfive.com's Number 1 Least-Loved Smurf...
1> Testicles-Big-as-Your-Head Smurf
Runners Up
Always-Proselytizing Mormon Smurf
Amway Sales Smurf
Conspiracy Theory Smurf
Frenchie Le Pew Smurf
Indefinitely Detained Smurf
Mean Drunk Smurf
Osama bin Smurfen
Oyster Breath Smurf
Rancid Toe Jam Smurf
Rolled in Something Smurf
Salesman on Commission Smurf
Sleeper Cell Smurf
Squeegee Kid Smurf
Student Loan Collector Smurf
Enron Accountant Smurf
Hairy Back Smurf
I Just Moved Here From California Smurf
Kathie Lee Smurf
Mustard Gas Smurf
Oozing Canker Sore Smurf
Out of Touch With Reality Smurf
Personal Space Invader Smurf
Pockmarked Smurf
Public Masturbation Smurf
Pustuled Leper Smurf
Scab-Picker Smurf
Slow Leaker Smurf
Slow-Moving, Dull-Witted Grampa Smurf
Smurfy Brown
Spastic Colon Smurf
Sucking Chest Wound Smurf
Visible-Sore Smurf
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I subscribe to a humor list. got this yesterday. too much of a coincidence not to post. lengthy. but funny. some of this may not be funny to all folks.
Personal Injury Attorney Smurf
Old-People-Smell Smurf
Disgraced CEO Smurf
Won't Shut The Hell Up About His dadgum Kite Collection Smurf
Exploding Zit Smurf
Yeast Infection Smurfette
"Ah man, I shot Marvin in the face" Smurf
Bass Fishin' Smurf
Loan-Me-$20-Until-Payday Smurf
Pothead Smurfer Dude
Smurfa Nicole Smurf
Bitter Pathetic Excuse for a Human Being Ex-Spouse Smurf
Mary Kay Make-Up Consultant Smurf
Partial Smurf Abortion
Curiously Eager Scoutmaster Smurf
Slobodan Milosesmurf
Manic-Depressive Wal-Mart Greeter Smurf
Constantly-Quoting-Monty-Python Smurf
Penis Enlargement Spam Sendin' Smurf
and the Number 1 Least-Loved Smurf...
Talks Loudly Through the Whole Damned Movie Until You Want to Throttle Him Smurf
RUNNER UP SMURFS:
Back Seat Driver Smurf
Bleeding-Gums Smurfy
Colorblind Shape-Shifter Smurf
Constant Gastrointestinal Problems Smurf
Creepy Translucent Skin Smurf
Don Zimmer Smurf
Dumbass Son of a Former President Smurf
Herpes-Concealing Smurf
Internet Humor List Owner Smurf
Lazy Eye Smurf
Slutty Barfly Smurf
Upskirt-Cam Website Operator Smurf
"Facts of Life" Trivia Smurf
'Roid Rage Smurf
As-Seen-On-"COPS" Smurf
Autoerotic Asphyxiation Smurf
Ayatollah Smurf
Blue All Over, Punk, Including My *** Smurf
Chunky Diaper Smurf
Cloudy Discharge Smurf
Crack Whore Smurf
detached Cynic Smurf
Halitosis Smurf
Nervous Tummy Smurf
Projectile Vomiting Smurf
Pushy Telemarketing Smurf
Syrup of Ipecac Smurf
Three-Legged Show-Off Smurf
Yes, It Does Look Infected Smurf
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I subscribe to a humor list. got this yesterday. too much of a coincidence not to post. lengthy. but funny. some of this may not be funny to all folks.
Personal Injury Attorney Smurf
Old-People-Smell Smurf
Disgraced CEO Smurf
Won't Shut The Hell Up About His dadgum Kite Collection Smurf
Exploding Zit Smurf
Yeast Infection Smurfette
"Ah man, I shot Marvin in the face" Smurf
Bass Fishin' Smurf
Loan-Me-$20-Until-Payday Smurf
Pothead Smurfer Dude
Smurfa Nicole Smurf
Bitter Pathetic Excuse for a Human Being Ex-Spouse Smurf
Mary Kay Make-Up Consultant Smurf
Partial Smurf Abortion
Curiously Eager Scoutmaster Smurf
Slobodan Milosesmurf
Manic-Depressive Wal-Mart Greeter Smurf
Constantly-Quoting-Monty-Python Smurf
Penis Enlargement Spam Sendin' Smurf
and the Number 1 Least-Loved Smurf...
Talks Loudly Through the Whole Damned Movie Until You Want to Throttle Him Smurf
RUNNER UP SMURFS:
Back Seat Driver Smurf
Bleeding-Gums Smurfy
Colorblind Shape-Shifter Smurf
Constant Gastrointestinal Problems Smurf
Creepy Translucent Skin Smurf
Don Zimmer Smurf
Dumbass Son of a Former President Smurf
Herpes-Concealing Smurf
Internet Humor List Owner Smurf
Lazy Eye Smurf
Slutty Barfly Smurf
Upskirt-Cam Website Operator Smurf
"Facts of Life" Trivia Smurf
'Roid Rage Smurf
As-Seen-On-"COPS" Smurf
Autoerotic Asphyxiation Smurf
Ayatollah Smurf
Blue All Over, Punk, Including My *** Smurf
Chunky Diaper Smurf
Cloudy Discharge Smurf
Crack Whore Smurf
detached Cynic Smurf
Halitosis Smurf
Nervous Tummy Smurf
Projectile Vomiting Smurf
Pushy Telemarketing Smurf
Syrup of Ipecac Smurf
Three-Legged Show-Off Smurf
Yes, It Does Look Infected Smurf
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http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=19145
WHen logging the find I tried to upload the require GPS in the picture shot. I typed my title. browsed, found the picture on my hard drive, clicked ok. immediately I am greeted with the main geocaching.com webpage. No reason, no explanation, I'm jsut there. I am still logged in.
I try again 3x & same results. I close my browser, try again, still same result. No other problems logging finds & pictures to some other finds. Has anyone experienced this? I refused to loosen a lugnut over this and just loaded them to my own website & linked. Very very weird....
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Just to satisfy my curiosity I looked for any threads on this topic. Found way too many posts weith the keywords I used, so I'm doing a poll:
What's the most number of finds you've done in a single day, not including locationless ones? What was your day like & did you find yourself pushing to "get in one more"? If so, did this affect your ability to enjoy the hunt? Just curious.
My answer would likely be 5-7. I find if I try to plan too much I end up rushing & feeling pressured & not enjoying myself as much as I would've if I didn't plan so ambitiously. Now I figure out what's possible then just head out & see where the day takes me. I get much more enjoyment. The others I don't get will be there the next time (most likely)
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Checked the forums & there hasn't been a good thread recently dealing with really funny logs. Perhaps the topic was too narrow. Or maybe geocachers as a general lot have no sense of humor (as evidenced by some threads I've read...
)So I'm checking my emails & I start reading this log by Brian Snat. I get two sentances in & I'm incredulous. What could I have done. I read two more sentances & I'm thinking,"Wow that's incredible, how do....HEYYYYYY wait a minute!" then proceeded to laugh my butt off at the rest.
To avoid limiting the discussion too narrowly, I thought it'd be interessting to read any logs that are especially noteworthy. either funny, truly adventurous, or just really, um, good.
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Checked the forums & there hasn't been a good thread recently dealing with really funny logs. Perhaps the topic was too narrow. Or maybe geocachers as a general lot have no sense of humor (as evidenced by some threads I've read...
)So I'm checking my emails & I start reading this log by Brian Snat. I get two sentances in & I'm incredulous. What could I have done. I read two more sentances & I'm thinking,"Wow that's incredible, how do....HEYYYYYY wait a minute!" then proceeded to laugh my butt off at the rest.
To avoid limiting the discussion too narrowly, I thought it'd be interessting to read any logs that are especially noteworthy. either funny, truly adventurous, or just really, um, good.
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I'm in (in theory anyway, can't be sure the date won't get in the way of a pre-planned event)
I have no boating experience.
Sounds as if we have 4 on board so that makes the current list to be...
Me (probably alone)
Mopar
Perfect Tommy
Caruso (+ Joanne, wife I presume)
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Virtuals as a general rule will last a long time. They don't get plundered or get tossed by animals, they don't get water damaged. I would think IF a time limit were implemented, I would think virtuals & locationless would be exempted completely. One of mine has been logged in a while. Would I be required to say "yup it's still there!" or risk it being archived? Why? So no one has looked for it in a while? Same can be said of real caches too.
What might be nice is a system where if a cache gets 2 "no finds" that the owner is required to verify it's viability. theres a number of NYC caches that haven't been sought in 6+ months & the last logs were no finds, lending me to think the cache is gone. unfortunately many of these caches haven't been verified as to still being viable.
on second thought, it sounds nice but why bog us down with too many rules? it's a game. the more rules & requirements we generate, the more likely it will be to turn off members, both old and potentially new. time limits? bah. needless IMHO. but that's just me.
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#1: Jeremy: can you create a spot on the website where all these cool logos can be reposited for us to use? I can't keep track of all the various versions & mods, most of which are pretty dadgum neat IMHO
#2: To the forum: do we need an official "public use" logo? This thread is so long, (and at some point I think I skipped a few posts) but why can't they all be made available for anyone to use at any time? I do realize that some people may want to chip in to get "logo #110 but with different color variation" but I think they all should just be left out there for posible use. See comment #1
William
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#1: Am I understanding correctedly that VC & LC must now have a "defense" stated at the beginning?
i.e. "here's why i feel this cache deserves to be logged. There's this really cool BLAH BLAH BLAH"
#2: It's not easy to tell whats new/revised from previosuly established rules on VC & LC. Any chance you can either put changes in bold or italics? Or say NEW: or REVISED: prior to the statement. Help me sorta out what has changed. As Toe said, it's a lot to digest, and I think I'm not alone in saying that when I see the familiar, I tend to glaze over or skim till I hit something new. No offense.
Otherwise I'd say fine, although I reserve full comment till I verfify Q1. I'm not totally thrilled about having to defend my posting up front. It's often not easy to equate why this is unique.
#3: If I archive an existing VC or LC (for whatever reason I might have) will I be subject to the new rules if I ever ask to unarchive it? I recently archived the Casino LC because it was getting so many finds it was hard to keep up with verifying the logs. Plus it was much easier a log then i anticipated, so i archived. I may change my mind. Will it go thru review or just be un-archived?
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Two key words here are "pit bull" and "charging". The first by itself isn't necesarily alarming to me, but the second would be regardless of breed. I used to owna PB Terrier. Went to North Shore out on long island picked this adorable puppy, brought it home, took it tothe vet who said,"So what made you pick a pit bull?"
Luckily he was a terrier mix. Did I say luckily? He had the strength of a pit bull with the energy level of a terrier. We lived in apartments (in houses) the entire time we owned him. He was usually docile & friendly and would more likely lick a burglar's face then chew him up, BUT... I know first hand what a PB's jaws can do.
He was somewhat injured and aggrevated his injury and was in pain. Curled up under the table, did NOT want to leave. I made the foolish mistake of going after him to bring him out. Good intentioned as I may hve been he snapped. took a chunk of flesh from my hand to the point where I saw the fatty subcutaneous tissue. Not good.
To get back to your scenario, I know that most pit bulls are good natured. I know that. But a charging pit? No owner in site? All alone in a remote area? Hell yeah I'd be scared. Luckily it had a happy ending.
What I want to know is what idiot owns a pit and let's him off leash? You're asking to get that dog shot just for being a pit without a leash.
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Two key words here are "pit bull" and "charging". The first by itself isn't necesarily alarming to me, but the second would be regardless of breed. I used to owna PB Terrier. Went to North Shore out on long island picked this adorable puppy, brought it home, took it tothe vet who said,"So what made you pick a pit bull?"
Luckily he was a terrier mix. Did I say luckily? He had the strength of a pit bull with the energy level of a terrier. We lived in apartments (in houses) the entire time we owned him. He was usually docile & friendly and would more likely lick a burglar's face then chew him up, BUT... I know first hand what a PB's jaws can do.
He was somewhat injured and aggrevated his injury and was in pain. Curled up under the table, did NOT want to leave. I made the foolish mistake of going after him to bring him out. Good intentioned as I may hve been he snapped. took a chunk of flesh from my hand to the point where I saw the fatty subcutaneous tissue. Not good.
To get back to your scenario, I know that most pit bulls are good natured. I know that. But a charging pit? No owner in site? All alone in a remote area? Hell yeah I'd be scared. Luckily it had a happy ending.
What I want to know is what idiot owns a pit and let's him off leash? You're asking to get that dog shot just for being a pit without a leash.
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Did some caching down there while visiting Vegas. One I visit Europe I'm sure that'll be the farthest I'll get. I think Vegas is about 1800 miles from here.
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Originally posted by ~erik~:Gwho, your cache wasn't denied. It was archived with the following message:
Since this is an active artist with a web site promoting his work please run this by jeremy per the rules
http://www.geocaching.com/articles/requirements.asp
on caches that could be percieved to be of a commercial nature.
well lemme think about this for a second. I have been told it needs jeremy approval because it may be perceived to be commercial. I know you all talk about caches & approvals, modern wonders was bandied about repeatedly behind the scenes. Since I was being told to talk to Jeremy myself (and it wasn't brought to him behind the scenes) I take this to mean "defend yourself"
Furthermore this won't be approved without my requesting someone else to approve it. If I don't pursue this it will remain unapproved. Maybe I read too much into the 1st part, but I do know this: if it hasn't been approved & it's beene examined, then I consider it to be rejected unless I'm in the middle of a dialogue about it (which wasn't the case here). Call it whatever word you want.
I decided to get public input on the potential commericialness of the concept. Nothing wrong with that is there?
Amazingly a number of people think it is commerical (based on poll results) I admit I am surprised. I'm still not sure what would make it commercial. His works are most commissioned and for companies or cities. Is there a gallery of his works for sale? If there is, you'd be hard pressed to get info off his site....
But is irelevant I guess, since it's been approved. thanks to those who took time to vote (regardless of what the vote was). It's been illuminating.
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Originally posted by ~erik~:Gwho, your cache wasn't denied. It was archived with the following message:
Since this is an active artist with a web site promoting his work please run this by jeremy per the rules
http://www.geocaching.com/articles/requirements.asp
on caches that could be percieved to be of a commercial nature.
well lemme think about this for a second. I have been told it needs jeremy approval because it may be perceived to be commercial. I know you all talk about caches & approvals, modern wonders was bandied about repeatedly behind the scenes. Since I was being told to talk to Jeremy myself (and it wasn't brought to him behind the scenes) I take this to mean "defend yourself"
Furthermore this won't be approved without my requesting someone else to approve it. If I don't pursue this it will remain unapproved. Maybe I read too much into the 1st part, but I do know this: if it hasn't been approved & it's beene examined, then I consider it to be rejected unless I'm in the middle of a dialogue about it (which wasn't the case here). Call it whatever word you want.
I decided to get public input on the potential commericialness of the concept. Nothing wrong with that is there?
Amazingly a number of people think it is commerical (based on poll results) I admit I am surprised. I'm still not sure what would make it commercial. His works are most commissioned and for companies or cities. Is there a gallery of his works for sale? If there is, you'd be hard pressed to get info off his site....
But is irelevant I guess, since it's been approved. thanks to those who took time to vote (regardless of what the vote was). It's been illuminating.
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Originally posted by Jeremy (Admin):if you do create a locationless cache, the name of the cache should be what you're looking for. As we have more locationless caches,
"Sir, do you have the time? Sir? Sir? What the?!?!?"
as a name doesn't really tell anyone what it is. "J Seward Johnson Lifelike Sculptures" makes more sense,
you're right of course. I probably will change the title.
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And seriously, take a few breaths before getting bent out of shape.Bent? I said "pish posh" how does that make me bent? Sounds like Erik got more bent then I did. I just wanted to know what people thought is all. Apparently Erik's the one with his undies in a twist over my asking for outside input. I suggest he takre a breathe before he hits that caps lock button again in a forum post.
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Originally posted by Jeremy (Admin):if you do create a locationless cache, the name of the cache should be what you're looking for. As we have more locationless caches,
"Sir, do you have the time? Sir? Sir? What the?!?!?"
as a name doesn't really tell anyone what it is. "J Seward Johnson Lifelike Sculptures" makes more sense,
you're right of course. I probably will change the title.
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And seriously, take a few breaths before getting bent out of shape.Bent? I said "pish posh" how does that make me bent? Sounds like Erik got more bent then I did. I just wanted to know what people thought is all. Apparently Erik's the one with his undies in a twist over my asking for outside input. I suggest he takre a breathe before he hits that caps lock button again in a forum post.
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Originally posted by umc:any idea what it would cost to ship 5 of the .50cals?
Well not knowing where it would be shipped to/from, if we assume 4 lbs X 5 units + maybe 2 lbs for packing, boxes, stuffing, etc. regular mail would be $25-30.00 according to the USPS
UPS was no better. The weight of these items is the killer. I'd be interesting in a 120 case perhaps. depends on the discounts.
Part 2: PA State Parks geocaching guidelines
in Northeast
Posted
Can someone tell me what container we could use that would meet the requirement of A) being clear and
not be made of glass. Standard containers include ammo boxes, film cannisters, and prescription bottles. Often used are chinese food containers, and tupperwear both of which let light thru but more often then not are not clear enough to identify contents inside.
So what exactly are we supposed to use?
This may seem off topic, but I made friends while on vacation with 3 guys from Holland and one thing they kept asking about what lawsuits and legal requirements and waivers & that whole area of discussion. It seems that everyone is getting so legalistic & paranoid of lawsuits that even basic activities require forms in triplicate and insurance. Sheesh. I mean I understand to a point why the forest dept is worried. They don't want to see somebody fall from a cliff and die while searching for a 5 terrain cache but this all seems like overkill to me. And please, don't even mention talk about fears of terrorism. "Hmmm let me hide a bomb in the woods where only geeks will look for it once in a while." (no offense meant, I'm a geek too folks
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