badlands
-
Posts
747 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Posts posted by badlands
-
-
On 5/4/2018 at 2:44 PM, arisoft said:
"To keep the online cache page up-to-date, the cache owner must Delete logs that appear to be false or inappropriate."
I was unable to find "MUST" in the guidelines, please enlighten me.
-
.png)
1
-
-
1 hour ago, barefootjeff said:
I must beg to differ. Just last week I found this cache hidden in a large tree stump in the Watagan Mountains forest. It was placed in 2005 and is still the original container with the original logbook, everything bone dry and in excellent condition. Its hiding place, while exposed to rain, protects it from the sun.
And since you mentioned ammo cans, here's one I found a few weeks back. This one, hidden in 2011, was tucked in under a rock ledge and still in pretty much mint condition with its original logbook. It doesn't get wet where it is so I expect I'll be long gone before it rusts out.
I've found plenty of others like this that have survived many years without constant maintenance from their owners. Here's one of my own, hidden in 2015, that I checked on last month. The only thing that's changed since the day I put it there are the names people have written in the logbook.
That one, as the name suggests, is inside a cave so it's protected from sun and water. It's really not that hard to come up with a cache that'll last decades without any maintenance needed. It just needs a little care in the choice of container and hiding place.
1 hour ago, barefootjeff said:"if" it's placed and maintained properly
My point exactly. With proper placement a cache can last a very long time.
However, for everyone you show me that has stood the test of time, I can show you ten or more than have not.
-
2
-
-
1 hour ago, justintim1999 said:
Why would a cache have any issues without some sort of log indicating such?
In this area, where FTF's are typically claimed within minutes, lack of any logs can, and often do, indicate an issue with a cache.
-
22 minutes ago, justintim1999 said:
I thought the CHS was developed to try and address these very issues?
An automated system with the rules clearly explained would help.
Imagine for example if the proximity rules were defined like the CHS. Your cache cannot be published because it's too close to another cache. No we won't tell you how close is too close, it's just too close in our opinion. Try again and we'll let you know if it's okay or not. Trust us, we have rules, we're just not going to tell you what they are ..... and by the way, they are different for different people and different reviewers apply them differently.
Simplify the rules.
Explain the rules.
Take the mystery out of it.
Example: 4 DNF's on different dates - automatically disabled after a 7 day grace period (not suggesting this as a rule, but as something clearly defined). -
41 minutes ago, Mudfrog said:
And/or, a weatherproof container that does not produce soggy contents when opened,
There is no such thing as a weatherproof container. Without regular maintenance even an ammo can will succumb to the elements.
Almost any container can be used as a cache container "if" it's placed and maintained properly.
Sadly, some of biggest issues Groundspeak faces (or chooses not to face) are dead (missing) caches and ill maintained caches. A proactive approach to these two issues would go a long way in keeping people in the game.
-
A much bigger problem than the 'one and done' are the long time active and inactive cachers who have hundreds or even thousands of hides without demonstrating the ability and/or desire to maintain them.
-
1
-
-
6 hours ago, noncentric said:
For example, I might see an MKH under a bench as I walk up to it. Instead of bending down behind the bench to grab it, then I'll sit at whichever end of the bench the cache is hidden under and then casually reach for the cache while sitting there.
I'll usually just walk up and say something like, "excuse me, but I need to look under this bench you're sitting on", then explain it's a scavenger hunt, sign in and move on.
-
1
-
-
36 minutes ago, Z_Statman said:
We have a similar issue here wrt paddle caches; It's hard for me to understand that there are those who "sit and watch" then log the cache as if they actually performed
Most often I'll see credit given where credit is due. "Monkey.Tree.Climber did the hard work for us" or something to that effect. But yes, if you claim it as if you actually performed the deed, that that is just tacky and a slap in the fact to the one who did the work.
-
9 hours ago, Mudfrog said:
the original intentions of the CO was to make their cache a bit different from the rest by making it more challenging. That would mean that he or she most likely wanted every person claiming a find on the cache to actually make the climb to get the cache.
I respectfully disagree. I cannot presume to know the intent of the hider but for myself I do not expect everyone to actually make the climb on my hides. If however I had a lamp skirt hide (which I don't), I would expect every finder to lift that skirt for themselves.
-
4
-
-
If someone is watching we go over and talk to them and tell them exactly what we are doing. This is especially useful when caching near private private property. It also has a side benefit of keeping the cache from being muggled.
-
When I'm asked about 'coattail' logging on any of my hides or puzzles, I ask one question. "Did you have fun!". If you did, then please log them with my compliments. I put them out for people to enjoy with no expectation the EVERYONE will be able to solve them or retrieve them.
-
3
-
-
If there is a compelling reason to put it there and it wouldn't interfere with the other cache then you could ask your reviewer for a variance. Although a variance isn't often granted, on occasion they are.
-
3 hours ago, Difool said:
I would prefer the checker not updating the Corrected Coordinates in the first place. I don't mind if it is part of my profile setting to keep cluttering options away from the checker itself.
How about a persistent check box on the checker itself to either update coordinates or not.
My biggest issues with the geochecker is that it looks goofy. It doesn't fit in well with the overall design of the webpage. Maybe put it as a link on the sidebar?
-
Once you've cached in an area for awhile you get to know the hiders and the searchers. Knowing who placed the cache and who logged the DNF is very important in deciding weather or not to skip a cache with a DNF or two.
-
1
-
-
On 4/5/2018 at 2:48 AM, vin231183 said:
Hi we are a family of 4 6 year old and an 8 year old. Wondering if it is worth us upgrading. Does anyone know if I can search by age appropriate kiddy friendly trails?? Wondering if this would benefit us??? It’s quite expensive so don’t want to do it off the cuff
thanks
Any Feedback greatly appreciated
The most compelling reason to upgrade to premium is the desire to support the listing service (Groundspeak) which provides hours and hours of entertainment.
Most people who can afford a smart phone can afford $30/year. If the cost is a budget buster for you (and with three kids I can see where it might be) then please, just enjoy the experiences and family time without a second thought.
"Worth it" from a functionality viewpoint is very dependent on your personal usage. If you're just starting out and taking the kids on a few hunts, then by no means is it worth it. If you're going out frequently then having the ability to download caches by the thousands into a database type program is a huge benefit.
If not regularly maintained, caches will degrade over time. What started out as a wonderful stocked container will over time become a wet stinking refuse container. The best way to find age appropriate kiddy friendly caches is to 1) read the cache page 2) read the logs 3) go out personally ahead of time and find them.
-
10 hours ago, 321geocache said:
I would put on as much clothing as possible to cover your skin (including gloves). A stick may be helpful to push the nettles out of the way.
I grit my teeth and go. It only stings for a few minutes ...... if you don't scratch.
Poison ivy on the other hand, I take along a friend for that
-
40 minutes ago, RuideAlmeida said:
From my point of view, ECs are the richest caches in terms of pieces of knowledge/discovery one can learn
We currently see field puzzles or multi-caches starting at historic locations with physical components in places where they are allowed.
It would be nice elevate educational types of caches to a higher status by awarding them a unique icon.
-
43 minutes ago, RuideAlmeida said:
In mine "narrow" list, I would include only Virtuals and Webcams.
From a practical point of view I would agree if you include Earth Caches.
Most events "do" have a log book, but according to the guidelines, signing an event log book is not required. If a signature in a log book is not required, then, although not explicitly stated, neither is the log book.
-
12 minutes ago, J Grouchy said:
The problem is having to work with the HTML code in later edits instead of the WYSIWYG editor they give you when you first set it up.
-
12 hours ago, edexter said:
All (non virtual) caches are required to have a physical log.
"Virtual cache" types include: (some of which are no longer available to place and/or log)
- EarthCache
- Event Cache
- Cache In Trash Out Event (CITO)
- Mega-Event Cache
- Giga-Event Cache
- Geocaching HQ Geocache
- GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit
- Lab Caches
- Virtual Cache
- Webcam Cache
- 10 Years! Event Cache
- Locationless (Reverse) Cache
-
26 minutes ago, on4bam said:
If you download the cache info from the cachepage via the GPX button and import that file in GSAK the cache is displayed in GSAK with the "has corrected coordinates" flag set, if caches with corrected coordinates are imported via PQ the flag is not set and it looks like the mysteries are not solved yet.
So it depends if you download the cache from the cachepage as GPX, import via API or download as PQ.
I don't seem to be able to replicate those results.
GPX file from the cache page - no corrected coordinates
PQ - no corrected coordinates
GSAK API - has corrected coordinates and the corrected coordinates flag is set (refresh or download)Regardless of source however, the information should be consistent.
The update via the GSAK API is a pleasant surprise to me as this is new information since the last time I checked, which was some time ago.
-
1 hour ago, on4bam said:
Download the GPX and GSAK sets the corrected flag
Not sure I understand what you're saying. If GS is the source of the data, GSAK has no way to know if the coordinates are corrected.
"Download the GPX" .... from what source?
-
26 minutes ago, justintim1999 said:
Gps devices can be fickle. Sometimes you need to stop and let them settle for a minute or two.
The correct orientation of the antenna can make a big difference as well. I use a Garmin 62s which gives a much more stable reading when held vertical.
-
19 hours ago, on4bam said:
If I should forget to "restore" to bogus coordinates there's no way to see in GSAK that coordinates were corrected if I update using PQs.
If you update GSAK with corrected coordinates, they will always show as corrected, even if you update them to the original posted coordinates. This is useful for 'Challenge' caches that may or may not be at the posted coordinates. If they are, just update coordinates to posted and GSAK will set the corrected coordinates flag.
The issues I have with correcting coordinates on the cache page is that when I download (API or PQ), there is no indicator to say they have been updated.
.png)
Nails and Trees. Quick question..
in General geocaching topics
Posted
More likely the bark is growing around it rather than the cord being pulled into it.