beopots
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I've been kicking this idea around for a while and I was thinking of creating a multi with only a blacklight in the first cache (with a DO-NOT REMOVE/PLEASE REPLACE WHEN FINISHED tag) then placing coords in the nearby environment somewhere with uv paint. The finder would then have to find the coords (it's up to the hider if they want hints for this part or not) The coords would most likely have to be seen from the first stage, so your blacklight wouldn't walk off.
Then you could bypass the blacklight 'special equipment needed,' except for the flashlight of course.
You could also paint some 'scary eyes' nearby that would only be seen with the light, for added effect.
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Stay perfectly still and wait for them to get really close.....
then PUSH THEM OVER!!!!
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I haven't seen any hacked or modded gpsrs. but heres a GBA that's hacked to display gps maps. I think there's also a cartrige that will allow you to turn your gameboy into a gps!
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We used a hackey sack once, then 'oops dropped it over by that tree!' or 'oops kicked it over by that foot bridge....' it worked really well.
...and people don't come near when your feet are flailing thru the air wildly!
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I had one cache removed by a backhoe. It was placed in a nice safe location, in an area that had been re landscaped only the previous year.
The cache was fine for a while, but then the landowner put up a new building nearby. That construction didn't affect the cache directly, although I kept an eye on it. Then they went and hooked up the electrical power to the building. Seems that my cache was directly in the path of the new electrical cables, and the cache was destroyed in the process of digging a trench.
I replaced the cache in a new location, where I thought it would be perfectly safe. I just got a note from a local cacher saying that the cache has recently been covered over by a layer of new sod. Looks like I'll need to fix that soon so as to not run afooul of the 'no burial' rule.
Our first cache was similar; We placed it in a park, it was fairly new, but we thought most of the work was done, apparently not. It was placed by a culvert under a tree, the tree came up missing and so did the cache..... *sigh*
and now there's another cache about 50 feet away, so there's no possibility of brining it back from the dead.
The most suprising thing was the time of year, here in utah very little construction work usually gets done in the fall/winter especially landscaping. We tried to find it with a metal detector where the tree used to be, but alas, he is no more.
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How about you don't start the thread on UTAG since it has nothing to do directly with geocaching and we try to stay away from politicians and religions on the site for those subjects that are not directly relate to caching.
Well, there are probably virtuals in alot of those places already(I know there's a virt tour of temple square), so it might be considered geocaching, possibly he needs to do some research and find those virts, but he does hail from the 'potato state,' so maybe he's asking if anyone in utah has found any like he's described.
Plus he does ask for coords of those types of places, so he's essentially asking for geocacher help, we're the only ones who carry gpsr's around constantly, I think it's related to geocaching about as much as most posts around here. Maybe we need more info from tanoch...... how 'bout it?
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hey tanoch, how about you start a new thread for this either here or over in the utag forums. I bet you'd get a better response, and I think the original thread is outdated, from aug '04, so probably.
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The only option you might have is to put the Lat coords on one and the Long coords on the othen and then put a cache out that the by using the two you could go find.
I agree, make a so called 'puzzle TB'. Where you have to find two with differing numbers to either find a placed cache or log a third TB(put 1/2 of the third dogtag with each of the circulating TB's) something like that.
But it would be hard to find two specific TB's, especially with the number of cachers/caches out there and the likelyhood that one or both may go missing.
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One of the fen dwellers caches was meant to be hard to get to, I believe it was the 'belt of the victim' or something... (if i had a minute I'd look it up). Basically it ruined the cache because someone hacked their way in, made a trail for others to follow right to the cache, what a shame. I vote for no machete, even though I wish I had one a time or two.
Everybody say BEO
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Almost too cool. You want to be sure to have a note attached laminated or in a bag that clearly states it's a Travel Bug and not to be kept or it will probably get snatched up.
It does have a laminated tag that I will permanently attach. I think I also might fix the latch closed, so no one would be able to fit their hand thru to try to make it a watch.
But, enough. What are some other traveler ideas?
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I say wait till at least 10:30, that's not too early is it?
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It's really a TB under the crystal. It's also got the TB# engraved on the face. We tried to keep the watch functional, but the dogtag was a little thick. It did work, but after we put it all back together it stopped working, not enough clearance. I also found some old jurassic park and cartoon watches to start it off.
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I've been pondering over TB ideas, and I want to know which ones you like or have had an impact on you. Either good ideas or unique or strange. Post them here.
Here's my first TB, set to release soon.
I know there are probably old posts, but I want fresh ideas. Thanks.
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If they logged the find, they could have logged the bug. You could wait a few days to make sure, but if they place the bug and dont log it, well I never keep the numbers from the tags, so the mileage will be wrong and the next finder will have some extra work to do. If they haven't ever logged a bug, then send them a link to the travel bug page at least or the travel bug FAQ.
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I vote for letting the cacher know how to 'grab' and 'drop' the TB correctly, I bet that it's just lack of knowledge. If the cacher knows how to log a bug, they rarely screw that up. And the bug would keep the correct mileage. That's what I would do with a noob. Thanks.
BEO
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Your sig item sounds cool, I'd like to find one. and we could always use more interesting caches that incorporate fresh ideas. So, hang in there, keep coming up with good ideas, and don't get discouraged, maybe instead of making your own sculpture, go down to the home depot and get one that is easily replaced. I suspect the most difficult part of your incident was seeing your hard work destroyed, keep your sculptures in your back yard where you can keep an eye on them. Hey, create a cache that brings people to your back yard full of sculptures! put part of the coords on each one. Keep on cachin'.
Beo
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this cache looks cool. I've never done it, but it's on the list. It's done 'clue' style. here you go what happened to the victim?
say BEO
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I used this graffiti creator site (scroll down) then I moved it to PS to sharpen it a little. Then threw it on here. That is a cool virtual grafitti simulator, everyone should try it.
BEO
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I found 2 sites for my area but one is too far away. The group that is in my area sure doesnt seem to have much action. Many of the forum posts are dated 2004. So, how do you find others in your area that also enjoy geocaching? I would like to have others to search with, also make sure I am doing this right. TIA.
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Tap a keg. or post on the regional forums at the bottom and see what happens.
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My wifes cat had feline HIV, and died. Serious. Thanks for bringing that up.
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Great idea, I've been to a game trade cache, where there were some pc and console games, but I'd suggest leaving room for other swag too. Make a note to leave a DVD to take one, but I'd be suprised If they stayed long.
On a side note, somewhat related, now we have to deal with McDVDs too
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Hi all, first, I've never done any benchmarking in any way.
Yesterday I went down to a park near my house looking for a place to put a cache, I noticed a historical marker dealie and went over to take a look. I noticed a disk with writing and an ID # I believe it was a state/county disk. I'll have to go back down for more information.
I have a few questions,
1)Is there a database I can search to find what this is?
2)Do I need to submit a recovery report using that link in the NGS FAQ?
3)If I do create a report will this list it on the 'find a benchmark' page?
4) What else do I need to do? if anything.
Thanks. BEO.
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Alright, usually I'm just a lurker but today I'm inspired to post. So, here's my two cents.... I find the joy of caching is in the journey. I don't look at other cacher's numbers as a measure of their worth nor do I look at my own that way. I also don't feel any disappointment over what's in the cache at the end. I feel blessed to have the health, time, money (well maybe I don't really have this one) and freedom just to be able to enjoy this hobby. I've had some many wonderful experiences along the way that have served as an incredible reward for my efforts. Take for example the freshly fledged Blue Jay that I hung out with on my way back from a cache today, or the doe who let me get withing 6ft of her. So, maybe I don't have high numbers, maybe I feel like visiting a cache a second time for whatever reason, maybe I don't log all my DNF's, maybe (HEAVEN FORBID) I leave a crappy trade item.........why would someone spend their energy feeling frustrated by MY experience? When did geocaching become a competitive sport? I think people should learn to enjoy their own journey more and spend less time worry about others.
I agree, just have fun. Unless you want to win the 'prize' for the most finds.
Then find any way you can to catch up to those big # cachers.BTW: I know there's no prize, that's the point.
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How about Travelbugs for normal swag?
Let me know if you decide to go with the keg idea.
Someones Looking At Me I Can Feel It.
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Oh no, they're going to become habituated and we'll have to put them down. Just like the bears in yellowstone.