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    Who Is Watching My Cache?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Sometimes I think Cache Maggots watchlist TBHotels so they can raid it whenever there's a new guest! :huh:

    Thinking about that, I'd like to be able to know who's watching my cache.

     

    Is there a reason NOT to have that info available? In what instances would someone really CARE that the cache owner knew who was watching? I know that I, for one, certainly wouldn't care if any of the cache owners knew that I was watching their cache! Any other ideas/opinions on this?

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

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    Would This Work?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I had an idea for a TB Hotel that I *think* would work, and I'd like others' opinions...

     

    The listed cache coords would NOT be the actual coords, but within a mile or so (so that cachers will know what area it is in)... like a puzzle cache. Instead of solving a puzzle, though, cachers would be required to email me for the actual coords; in order to receive the coords from me, they must be a registered member here with recent activity, and they must disclose what TB's they will be placing &/or taking.

     

    I know that makes it a big ordeal, but I'm thinking that way, only those really serious about TB safety will bother with the process...

     

    Discussion? :mad:

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

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    Would This Work?

    in Trackables

    Posted

    But then, don't people do the same process when finding a virtual? Send an email? Only instead of emailing AFTER caching, one would email BEFOREhand...

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Would This Work?

    in Trackables

    Posted

    I had an idea for a TB Hotel that I *think* would work, and I'd like others' opinions...

     

    The listed cache coords would NOT be the actual coords, but within a mile or so (so that cachers will know what area it is in)... like a puzzle cache. Instead of solving a puzzle, though, cachers would be required to email me for the actual coords; in order to receive the coords from me, they must be a registered member here with recent activity, and they must disclose what TB's they will be placing &/or taking.

     

    I know that makes it a big ordeal, but I'm thinking that way, only those really serious about TB safety will bother with the process...

     

    Discussion? :mad:

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Pb Jar Caches And Nut Allergies

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I stick with my previous opinion. The danger appears to be from peanut dust, such as from a can of roasted peanuts, nut from a peanut butter sandwich.

     

    Maybe you missed the story referenced earlier about the teen who died of anaphylactic shock after kissing her boyfriend who had eaten peanut butter sandwich HOURS earlier in the day.

     

    I think that any cache in a PB jar should be identified early in the description, and those with nut allergies are usually very diligent about steering clear.

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Pb Jar Caches And Nut Allergies

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I concur with sbell111, Glenn. We really should wait for evidence before demanding that people place Epipens in caches that are in containers such as PB jars et al.

     

    Also, there's nothing "only" about $100 Epi-pens. That's like saying a 5GB iPod nano is cheap because it "only" costs $150, as opposed to $500 for a regular 50GB iPod (and my 30GB Nomad Zen Xtra does the same thing as both versions, and it cost me $220 - a better buy than either iPod variant, IMO).

     

    Finally, you have to be able to rely on yourself to be ready for any situation that's likely to occur - including allergic reactions. That means packing everything you may need for a trip (geocaching or otherwise) first, and then worrying about nonessentials.

     

    I think Glenn was speaking facetiously. :mad:

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Spoiler Pics?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted · Edited by TeamVilla5

    Slow down, everyone... they've only found 18 caches and just started in January. :ph34r: No, it's not great etiquette to put the link on all their logs, but they may not know that... and a simple, polite email should do the trick if that's the case. And they may not KNOW how they'd feel if it were their cache; they may simply not have thought about it, or they may not mind... when they actually hide one, that is! Don't just assume they are trying to publicize their website or have other devious agendas. Also, unless the link in their log takes you directly to that specific spoiler pic, I wouldn't worry too much about it; as someone pointed out earlier, it would take a lot of work just to hunt down your spoiler pic. :lol:

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Lost Tb's

    in Trackables

    Posted

    It's kind of like tropical fish. You buy them, you put them in a tank, you do everything you can to make sure they're okay, but eventually they die in spite of all your efforts. But you knew they would... you're unhappy that they died, but it's what happens; you aren't surprised and shocked that they didn't live forver.

     

    Good analogy... only in my family the tropical fish are FINCHES... :huh:

     

    Anyway, I'd still be really mad if my first THREE fish all floated belly up the VERY DAY I put 'em in the tank... (as our first three TB's did... :) )

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Mac Users... Help!

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted · Edited by TeamVilla5

    Okay, Sketchy... tell me what all you use the GPSPro for, and then spell out those instructions for me! :huh: Pretty please? And I really DO mean... non-computer-savvy... me... simple language necessary... hehehe... really. TIA!

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

     

    Edit: Because my mind works faster than my fingers!

    Lost Tb's

    in Trackables

    Posted

    (And a few people are just malicious and will steal them on purpose, but that's pretty rare.)

     

    I'm beginning to think this is not so rare at all... 3 of our 4 very first TBs were taken from their first caches with no logs, no nothing... POOF!!! And it was 2 different caches, 200 miles apart, the first cache being completely cleaned out of TB's and the second cache just being picked of MOST of the TB's...

     

    I find it hard to believe that both of these acts were of someone with good intentions :) , and it makes me incredulous :huh: that some people can be so freakin' mean!!!!

     

    Happy Cachin'!

    Lori V.

    Suggestions For Sig. Item Logo?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I'm working on ordering a sig. item... not ready to shell out major $$$ for a coin yet...

     

    I found Bic pens that have smilies all over it with personalization available... I was thinking along the lines of:

     

    --Who said it's not about the smilies?

    --Whoever said it's not about the smilies... LIED!

    --It's not about the smilies... its about the smiles!

     

    I would add our team name & our names or gc.com in addition to any saying.

     

    What do you think? Any other cute suggestions for sayings?

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    The Official Travel Bug Obituary....

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Well, I'm here to whine a little... and cuss... and throw a little two-year-old tantrum... :D

     

    I followed Snoogans's advice and poked holes in the TB's... yes, they were plush, but I don't think their "cuteness" factored into their disappearance in any way. I poked holes in places in them that made them much less cute & would prob. leak stuffiing if you took out the chain or keyring attached... I put our name on them in Sharpie.

     

    BUT... I think I made a BIIIIGGG mistake (that I will NOT make again, mind you) by trying to release them in a TB "hotel" (although it was called a "treehouse")... GRRRRR... It was an ammo box inside a birdhouse in a thick thicket of cedar trees... but the whole thing was taken... :):D:D

     

    They never got to go ANYwhere before someone kidnapped them... BOOOO HOOOOO!!!!! Yeah, I know... :)

     

    Anyway, live & learn... and go release another bug! :)

     

    Happy caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Put In An Awkward Situation Re: Permission

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Thanks for sharing your experience, S-R-S! I'm not really nervous about the upcoming meeting, although I am going to try to recruit 9Key (are you there, Will? I'm about to email you!) to come as well, since I am relatively new at this.

     

    I really appreciate the offer on the PP presentation, but we are a Mac family; does that matter, or is it sort of like MSWord documents that can be seen regardless of your computing platform?

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Put In An Awkward Situation Re: Permission

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I'm confused, you called/emailed them for permission. They never responsed...

    then later someone from there contacts you after seeing an artical in the paper. And he/they? are suprized noones had contacted them for permission??

     

    Apparently my email was being "delegated" to the correct person in P&R... it's not like they were trashing the email... it just took longer than *I* was expecting... not that I'm an IMPATIENT COW or anything... :drama: ... MOOO! :blink:

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    V-8 Moments

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    There's one in a local park here (Altoids tin in a tree) that has eluded us several times... went once by myself, once with 4 kids & hubby, once with just my 2 boys, and once with just hubby... nada, zip, zilch... finally decided to not let this become my "white whale" & get on with other caches... best decision I've made yet! :drama:

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

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