Sandy
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It is always nice to hear stories like this and for the geoaware team to receive thanks from members of the community. So, thank you for starting this thread. We wish you all the best.
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Se puede considerar publicidad firmar con el nombre de una asociación en el log de un caché de un miembro de otra asociación?
We ask that each cacher respect the wishes of each cache owner.
If a cache owner prefers that cachers do not include links to geocaching associations, or information about an association in cache logs, then we ask that cachers respect that wish.
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Groundpeak entiende que hay una ámplia, y en crecimiento, comunidad geocacher en España. También entendemos que hay más de una organización española dedicada al geocaching. Queremos aseguraros que respetamos y respaldamos la existencia de diferentes organizaciones de geocaching alrededor del mundo, incluyendo las que estén en España.
Pedimos a todos los geocachers españoles que sean respetuosos con los geocachers que pertenezcan a otras asociaciones. Esto incluye respetar los deseos de los propietarios de los caches respeto a la forma de loguearlos.
Queremos respaldar un geocaching pacífico y respetuoso en toda la comunidad española de geocaching, y queremos agradecerles su contínua ayuda en este sentido.
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In response to MartianRabbit's email, I have updated our Knowledge Base article about Needs Maintenance logs.
One of the big questions in this thread is about "NM" logs counting as finds. A "Needs Maintenance" log is quite separate from a "Found It" or "Didn't Find It" log. If you find a cache and it needs to be maintained, post a find and a "NM" log.
If you do not find the cache but suspect it needs maintenance (perhaps the area has flooded recently, for example, and you think the cache may have washed away), then post a "Didn't Find It" log and a "NM" log.
Whenever you post a "NM" provide as much detail as possible to help the Cache Owner complete this maintenance.
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In the UK we have geoawareUK i was curious to know if they are from or based in the UK or are based / from elsewhere, id guess the same question applies for the other regional approvers ??
Cheers
Mark
GeoawareUK is based in the UK, yes.
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Someone suggested we should address an e-mail and express our discontent with the new design and the lame process which brought it to us. Excuse me? Does anyone really believe those persons would bother reading such e-mails?
We do, and we read the forums too. We really are keen to hear constructive criticism. Please read this post written today for more information about the recent changes.
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The new Earthcache guidelines state that a photo with a person in it cannot be required.
I have to say that this is a HORRIBLE idea, and a step in the wrong direction for eartcaching. I totally agree that there should be a series of answers to log a cache. However at some point those answers get out into the community, then anyone and everyone can log the earthcache from wherever they are.
The only way to prevent someone from logging while they are sitting in a couch 12000 miles away is by asking for both. If I cannot do that as an earthcache owner, like the people that are fighting off bogus loggers on V Virtuals you have tied my hands, and opened the door for problems down the road.
Please, please, please, allow me to require a photo so I can quickly and easily prove if someone is cheating.
The concern about couch potato logging is a valid one, but something that our specialized EarthCache Reviewers are highly aware of when reviewing EarthCaches.
We do not in any way want people to log EarthCaches without actually having been to the cache location. To curtail this behavior, EarthCache owners must create logging tasks that *require* the person to be at the cache site.
The logging requirements must be educationally and geologically-based, and the cache owner should be able to determine from the response to the task(s) whether or not a cacher was actually at the site.
The specialized Reviewers are asking cache owners with logging tasks that are not stringent enough to change their cache submission.
Photographs will remain an option when logging EarthCaches.
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You and other concerned virtual cache owners can direct cachers to these forum threads:
English-speaking cachers: Couch Potato-Caches (Groundspeak Forum)
German-speaking cachers: Couch Potato Caches (Groundspeak's German Forum)
The threads explain the guidelines about logging virtual caches and tries to discourage cachers from 'couch potato caching', as it is not in the true spirit of geocaching, and it violates the geocaching.com guidelines.
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I was honored to be a part of this process, and am heartened by such a show of community and the honoring of tradition.
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This has been posted to the Reno and Las Vegas local forums.
Great! Thanks for helping get the word out.
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I'm confused... what does this have to do with geocaching, aside from the minor point raised in another thread that DARPA mentioned geocachers as one of many internet social networks (I will admit that I have not read the link)
The language of location.
That simple sentance is the big picture. It's why virtuals are caches, why webcams were fun, why locationless caches have a place and why Waymarking, and benchmarking have fans.
Think of as FTF only cache, which is what it is.
Nicely put!
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Jeremy (President of Groundspeak) has launched a site called 10 Balloonies detailing how you (our beloved geocachers) can get involved in Groundspeak's quest to win the DARPA challenge.
If we do win the $40,000, Groundspeak will be adding another $10,000 and donating it all to charity through donorschoose.org. The money will help fund geocaching projects for disadvantaged children in schools across the U.S.
We need you to help us win this. Keep your eyes out for the big red balloons!
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It is great to have this positive feedback about our Reviewers. As you know, they are a team of dedicated volunteers, and we are forever grateful for their efforts.
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Here on Oahu Hawaii, our 2009 CITO event was a fantastic success. 2009 CITO Event at Secret Island
The land managers and staff have invited us back next year!
Would like to get penned in on the date before someone else rents the facilities.
(Moderator's Edit: topic title and subtitle updated. - MissJenn)
Congratulations! We're so pleased to hear of your success with this event. Great stuff!
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Hi everyone,
I have checked with Brian, and his definitive answer is that these 'rogue' TBs are not of concern to us - reviewers and GS staff. We cannot govern their usage, and Geocachers are allowed to give out GC codes. I hope that helps, and puts minds at ease.
Sandy
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I will be checking into this issue. I hope to have a response for you later today.
Sandy
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Was driving towards a cache today and saw 2 small things on the very edge of the road, so I turned around to see what it was... turned out to be 5 small kittens about 5-6 weeks old and the Momma cat with them. They were all very friendly and no houses were around the area, so they must have been dumped by some person with a heart of stone! grrr... I took my dog out of his travel crate and started loading the cat and kittens in it, I am allergic to cats so I called a friend who owns a nice animal resort where I do training with my dog. They took all of them in to check them out and feed and find homes from all of them... if they dont keep them. The momma cat was very sweet and loving and all the kittens came up to me, there was no hissing or growling or meowing when I loaded them up, by the time I arrived at my friends place the momma cat was nursing her babies and my dog was laying next to his crate like on guard. So a start to a terrible day for the cats turned out to be a lucky and good day for them they are safe and inside now with no worries.
I love this story. Happy ending. Did you go back for the cache at a later point?
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After many years of reviewing and the last couple of not doing much at all due to family commitments its time i resign completely from the reviewing team.
I have let Groundspeak know and I am no longer going to have the powers i once had. I have handed back my cape and I no longer wear my undies on the outside (the better half likes this part the most.)
It was a pleasure to approve the many caches I did in my term as a reviewer and I can say I did have a good time even if it did kill of my caching time.
cheers.
embi.
Many thanks to you for all your work. It has been greatly appreciated by the Aussie community.
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This is Annette Lake in Washington State.
Many geocachers hike a part of the Annette Lake Trail in search of the Project A.P.E. cache "Tunnel of Light." Many never go all the way up to the top of that trail where this gem awaits any who choose to spend another hour or two on the trail. I highly recommend it.
Stunning photo. The sort of place you want to keep to yourself : )
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Hiking in New Zealand - the Franz Joseph Glacier.
Precarious steps with spikes lashed to our hiking boots.
We were not even half way up after more than 90 minutes of climbing.
Spectacular views and an incredible experience.
Is there a list that shows what all the little icons mean ?
in Website
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There is! You can find the list in our Knowledge Book about Geocaching.