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6NoisyHikers

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  1. Before this gets moved to a dusty regional forum, be sure to check out the Manitoba Geocaching Association @ http://www.mbgeocaching.ca/
  2. Is there still a great number of trackables at Headquarters? Is it worth making a trip to Seattle to pick up a few dozen?
  3. Also add: I placed a trackable in this cache and want to see if it makes it out safely.
  4. I have a late husband lf I am late for an event, it's his fault. However, I've learned to adjust the schedule by a half an hour (he thinks it's 15 minutes so it averages out!) Cachers are probably prompt because nobody wants to be hanging out in the parking lot when there are caches to be found!
  5. After an exhausting holiday and a month of being too busy to cache (I know, right?) it was off to Bowen Island, BC for NoisyHikers #1, #2 and #6.
  6. ...so that they can themselves maintain the "full logbooks" and "wet logbooks" problems if it is needed on the other caches of the circuit. Those small kits are small plastic bags with logbooks, which could be set in any micro cache (so also bigger ones). I will also add some pens. I focussed more on the bolded part of this statement. I thought the OP was thinking ahead and being realistic about the inevitable issues of series caches. Here on the Wet Coast of BC, caches and logs get wet in the best of containers simply from moisture in the air, never mind cachers opening and closing the container in the rain (because if we didn't cache in the rain, we'd never go caching!) Yes, there are terrible container choices made by terrible COs. I just don't like the idea that people assume anyone who decides to place a "power trail" is going to be irresponsible about it.
  7. To the OP: Don't write it as a "plan" on the cache page. Stock the first cache anyway. Those who are of a mind to be helpful in general will do so; those who are not, won't. And every few months, take a walk on your own trail and do "full" maintenance - you'll have to restock the first cache anyway
  8. There are plenty of threads on this forum that discuss helping with minor maintenance issues, with cachers stating that they carry supplies for just that purpose. So... are we having an issue with the OP's idea because he is planning a "power trail"? What if he places a lone cache up the mountain and stocks it with a baggie of paper towels and extra log sheets? If it was wet inside would you refuse to dry it out? I didn't stalk the 0P's profile so I don't know his hiding history, but I'm not going to start with the assumption that he's a lazy cache owner determined to line six miles of sewage ditch with whatever lidded container he found in his junk drawer. In my area, we have a hider who puts out some very nice series on hiking / biking trails with a fun variety of containers and I would be happy to help him out if any of his caches needed some TLC. (which sometimes a cache does because there seems to be a stream of people opening and closing it in all types of weather for some strange reason!) My point is: COMMUNITY You don't HAVE to help. I think it's a step in the right direction -away from the sense of entitlement that some fear is a growing problem in the game- for a CO to think ahead and make provisions. Still gets my support until proven otherwise.
  9. I'm going to vote against the idea of a whole new cache type, but I will give the OP my support for stocking the first cache with maintenance supplies for the trail. Think about it this way: The CO is providing the materials for maintenance and basically asking that, in exchange for his placing caches for you to find, could you please do a few touch ups if a cache needs it along the way. If everything is in good shape, the cacher has a little maintenance packet to "pay it forward" elsewhere (or they might drop it off into a similar regular-sized container at the end of the trail). I like this idea fab_seeker and I hope you set up your circuit this way. In fact, I think I might make some fun little "maintenance kit" swag items just to drop off on our caching expeditions. I'll post pics when they're made.
  10. I bought one of each colour for my husband, who is a musician, and they arrived the morning of Christmas Eve. Perfect timing and he LOVES them!
  11. I just realized it's been over a month since we went caching Gotta escape for a day and get back in a hide and seek frame of mind!
  12. Thanks! Just to give credit where credit is due, we found the instructions on a YouTube channel called TIAT - Tying It All Together. The guy that makes the videos does a great job. We've made hundreds of key fobs and bracelets. The dragonfly usually gets a bell as well - to let the bears know that dinner is on its way up the trail The logo cards are printed on those do-it-yourself business card sheets. On the back is the info for TIAT and a reminder to trade fairly. The "finished" size is 4" x 2" and about 1/4" thick so they fit well in most lock&lock containers.
  13. You've never been to a Groundspeak Block Party, have you?
  14. Actually, a lot of those 8 million accounts are accidents and abandonments. Go to the "Find Another Player" page, type in any word (moose, car, eggplant), and see how many of those accounts are still active - if they have any finds at all or were ever even accessed after their creation. About one in ten. So, out of the (let's be generous) one million actual users world-wide, I agree that the bulk of them are fly-by-night "appies". CacherStats lists only 258,000 cachers with over 200 finds. It's a good bet that at least 500,000 of the leftover amount is made up of appies. [Play broken record:] Please put a 5 cache limit on the intro app.
  15. There are idiots and not-idiots, but there are also "n00bs". We all start out as n00bs, making the silly mistakes that n00bs make because we rushed out and didn't read the rules first. Over time, we learn and make up for those mistakes. With the advent of the app, there is an increase in "one-weekend wonders". They make the n00b mistakes of taking trackables or posting spoiler logs (or TFTC logs) or walking off with a container and they won't ever make amends - not because they are malicious but because they simply have no personal investment in the game to encourage them to dig deeper. It's not a community, it's not even a game. It's just an app. Which is why I'd like to see the intro app limited to 5 caches - to keep the potential damage caused by one-weekend wonders to a minimum.
  16. We like to offer to help out on caches we've already found so we send a message to the CO and they write back: "No, don't worry, we'll be down there next weekend, thanks anyway!" then it sits for another six months. Pah. In the meantime, the same CO puts out another half dozen caches...
  17. This game is definitely what you make it! Yes, there are a lot of micros out there. I checked the map in your area and there seems to be a trend in that direction - although Lynnville Park seems to have a nice selection of ammo cans. For our family, the most exciting part is sharing the experience - whatever that experience may be. Sometimes it's a "Wow!" as we finally find a cache that has stumped us several times over. Sometimes it's a "Geez, who hides this kind of carp?" But more often than not, it's a great day of hiking and enjoying each other's company, taking pictures and laughing and picking up a few caches along the way, then finishing off the day with hot chocolate and doughnuts at Tim Hortons. (Check out the gallery one our profile page to see how much fun we have!) If you don't have any family members who are willing to join you in this ridiculous game, we recommend keeping your eyes open for an event in your area. Meet a few of the local cachers and ask if anyone wants to come out and play You'll have more fun when the caches are less than interesting. And when you are ready to hide a few of your own (and we commend you for not rushing out and doing this!), hide the type of cache you'd like to find. Often what happens with new cachers is they find a few easy LPCs and they think that is how caches are always hidden so you end up with a proliferation of lame micros. Lead by example! The more creativity you can put into your hide, the more you will inspire others' creativity.
  18. Perhaps it is the snacks one is eating while applying the camo tape?
  19. I agree with Viajero - use the money for a trip to go caching in a place you've never been before. At this time of year, Hawaii might not be a bad idea
  20. NoisyHiker #6, who is in Grade 5, built a bridge for a school project. We hid a tiny geocache under one of the shrubs on the hillside - though, according to scale the container would probably be as big as a garden shed
  21. I agree with this. I have alot of respect for the nonsense these people patiently put up with. Perhaps it should coincide with National Volunteer week. April 6 – 13, 2014 http://volunteer.ca/content/national-volunteer-week We'll just have to make sure we submit the requests for them to publish our Happy Reviewer Day events by mid-March
  22. I agree! Hip-Hip-Hooray to our fabulous volunteer team! May I suggest to the powers that be that there should be an official annual day of celebration for them?
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