the tapir

Hello all. (cache advert) ********************************************** ********************************************** ******************************************* Is there a reasonable solution? (see above) With sincerity, (without question) Everyone has a good reason for advertising their cache... I am currently trying to get the UK some more forums for subjects like cache advertising. Monz (Admin) [This message was edited by Monz on June 29, 2002 at 04:31 AM.]

An easy one, so go get it! ********************************* [This message was edited by Monz on June 29, 2002 at 04:36 AM.]

http://img.Groundspeak.com/cache/17966_800.jpg

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Well, it's not southern but it is challenging (mostly physical). http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=17966

Well, it's not southern but it is challenging (mostly physical). http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=17966

quote:Originally posted by Dan Wilson: When this cache is found there is going to be some serious drinking done (all over the country) OK ... well I'll start now ... or maybe a few hours ago.

Yes!!! Now I know the feeling ... having them found is even better than finding them! Whoo-hoo!!!

quote:Originally posted by Jane8276: Is there really going to be many 'passers by' up there. Or is your multicache on a popular long distance path. we have been to Hardknott castle a couple of times but have only explored the Roman fort and not done any hiking up there. Always such an icy wind blasting through there. I wonder how the Romans stood it! Peregrinus It's popular because it's on the way to the highest point in England, and 'highest points' attract people, however ill-advised. I was so hoping that British geocachers would take up the challenge immediately, but, sadly, I guess I'll have to wait...

quote:Originally posted by Jane8276: Is there really going to be many 'passers by' up there. Or is your multicache on a popular long distance path. we have been to Hardknott castle a couple of times but have only explored the Roman fort and not done any hiking up there. Always such an icy wind blasting through there. I wonder how the Romans stood it! Peregrinus It's popular because it's on the way to the highest point in England, and 'highest points' attract people, however ill-advised. I was so hoping that British geocachers would take up the challenge immediately, but, sadly, I guess I'll have to wait...

Hello all ... I've been having sleepless nights worrying that part 2 of HardKnott to Like may not be hidden well enough (the mossy nook could be inviting to passersby), which of course would make it impossible to locate the last one. Therefore I've added the following to the cache description: *** "It is *possible* that a non-caching mountain goat could take an inquisitive look into the mossy nook and interfere with cache 2, so here are the coords for the 3rd and final cache: N 54 27.004 W 003 13.338 Elev (APPROX) 935 or so metres Don't worry, you haven't cheated, as you'll still need to pass by cache 2 to get there. You should try to find it anyway, as there are some excellent goodies." *** I think the other 2 are pretty secure ... I'd just hate to have someone spend all that effort and get thwarted through my carelessness... But with the coords and the photos on the page, this should resolve the potential problem. After reading some other cache descriptions, I was tempted to change the terrain to 4.5, but didn't, thereby striking a blow against 'difficulty inflation'. Here it is: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=17966 NOW GO GET IT!!!!

quote:Originally posted by brandwood: By the way what is the highest cache in the uk, or the cache with the highest difficulty and terrain grade? cheers Here's mine ... http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=17966 Mine is placed at about 935 metre altitude .... and I conservatively graded it a terrain 4. (but it's really a 4.5) ;-) X marks the Spot: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=8976 Looks roughly equivalent in height and effort. (Except that HardKnott to Like is a 3-part multi). Looking at the only terrain 5 I've seen in the UK ... well ... the two I've pointed out here look harder, but, as you're aware, ratings are strictly subjective ... unfortunately.

Thanks for the 'high terrain' tips! And, I agree, terrain-challenged Southerners (like this Londoner) are at a bit of a disadvantage here ....

Try this one, PID: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=17966 Plenty Rocky .... Well, I've only found 6 and hidden one, but I'm already mentally filtering out anything less than terrain 3 ... (though I loved the TombRaider ones). I'd like to see more 3.5+ ones in the mountains. Looking forward to a couple in that category in N Wales, thinking particularly of X Marks the Spot. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=8976 Looks like a good one ... Let's see more 'high-terrain' caches!

and I quote ... "The hiding place was great, obvious for cachers yet almost impossible to find by accident.' Yes, Brad and Col ... and it's absolutely true. This is the goal towards which we all must strive. Thanks again, B&C!

quote:Originally posted by Moss Trooper: OK>> Two personages.. ( de ja vouis ) have logged 100 caches on this fine day.. Moss de Boss... Sorta Well .... Anyone who can log 100 caches on one day, fine or otherwise, deserves my acclaim! But seriously folks, congrats to all concerned! Hoping to join the ranks of the 100ers someday ...

quote:Originally posted by Moss Trooper: OK>> Two personages.. ( de ja vouis ) have logged 100 caches on this fine day.. Moss de Boss... Sorta Well .... Anyone who can log 100 caches on one day, fine or otherwise, deserves my acclaim! But seriously folks, congrats to all concerned! Hoping to join the ranks of the 100ers someday ...

quote:Originally posted by clatmandu: The reason you didn't see any MOC's in your search is that you must be a member to see them. I think I can speak for most other members when I say I didn't become a member to have MOC's, but to help support Jeremy with this sight. For all he has done, I feel it is a small amout to give. I do not forsee myself setting any MOC's. Precisely .... I paid to support the site, but don't see any point in setting MOCs. I want lots of people to find my cache (and future cacheS). That's not to say I wouldn't look for a MOC if it was a good one ... the tapir

Just a clarification: I meant that Yank expats had a proportional greater representation among UK geocachers than among the UK population as a whole, not that there were more Yanks than Brits geocaching in the UK. As for the eccentricity ... well, that's why I like it here ... I feel I fit right in! And, hey, while I've got your attention, check out my first cache placement at: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=17966 What do you think? (Yes, that was the real reason for posting this 'clarification' ... the American instinct for self-promotion dies hard.) Cheers! the tapir

quote:Originally posted by Monz: You would... you're a Yank Heaven forbid we have more UK cachers than Yank ones even in our own country Funnily enough, when I first heard about it I thought it was probably invented over here. The sheer eccentricity of mucking about in the mud looking for a cache is just so very .... British. My God, I might be turning into one! the tapir

quote:Originally posted by Monz: You would... you're a Yank Heaven forbid we have more UK cachers than Yank ones even in our own country Funnily enough, when I first heard about it I thought it was probably invented over here. The sheer eccentricity of mucking about in the mud looking for a cache is just so very .... British. My God, I might be turning into one! the tapir

I'm starting to get the impression that the proportion of expat Yanks in the British geocaching community is higher than that in the general UK population. An expat Yank, the tapir

quote:Originally posted by HackAttack: You know I was really excited to come to London next week. However in the last few days I've been called "PESKY" and "INSULAR" (see this thread http://opentopic.Groundspeak.com/0/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1750973553&f=1500909683&m=6080946593 ). I've got to wonder if I might be more accepted in Afghanistan. I didn't say you were insular, I said "and they say _Americans_ are insular" referring to what I perceived as someone else's insularity, and to the stereotype that Americans are as well. (The accuracy of the stereotype can, BTW, be gauged by pondering the fact that 12% of Americans have passports). I'm somewhat surprised the frequent oversensitivity of some Americans to the remotest perceived slight. It seems like citizens of the strongest nation in the world would be a little more secure! For what it's worth, I am an American too, but I'm able to laugh at my culture's foibles and I'm secure enough in my country's position in the world to listen to some criticism now and again. Speaking of geocaching, I placed one in Cumbria the other day. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=17966 Check it out! the tapir

quote:Originally posted by HackAttack: You know I was really excited to come to London next week. However in the last few days I've been called "PESKY" and "INSULAR" (see this thread http://opentopic.Groundspeak.com/0/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1750973553&f=1500909683&m=6080946593 ). I've got to wonder if I might be more accepted in Afghanistan. I didn't say you were insular, I said "and they say _Americans_ are insular" referring to what I perceived as someone else's insularity, and to the stereotype that Americans are as well. (The accuracy of the stereotype can, BTW, be gauged by pondering the fact that 12% of Americans have passports). I'm somewhat surprised the frequent oversensitivity of some Americans to the remotest perceived slight. It seems like citizens of the strongest nation in the world would be a little more secure! For what it's worth, I am an American too, but I'm able to laugh at my culture's foibles and I'm secure enough in my country's position in the world to listen to some criticism now and again. Speaking of geocaching, I placed one in Cumbria the other day. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=17966 Check it out! the tapir