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I've been studying the maps and geocaching.com trying to decide which caches I want to find for the NorCal Delorme challenge. I especially want to make sure that on each page I find a cache which is unique in some way... scenic, historic, "oldest" caches, epic or just plain fun! Does anyone have any suggestions for the Northernmost part of the state?
Thanks!
Driver Carries Cache
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I removed a small bottle of Vodka from a cache once... but only to protect the children!
(and I contacted the cache owner and offered the booze to him... he said "enjoy"!)
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Think outside the box on this one... we have a local cacher that has thrown a LARGE event each of the past two years that involved a competition.
The first one was a "county-wide" scavenger hunt. So we had a list of items to find that took u all over the county (we drove over 250 miles!) and it just so happened that there were about 30 new geocaches launched the same day! So we didn't just scavenger hunt, we stopped along the way for tons of geocaches!
This year, it was a "road rally" where we had to search for and identify places and things along a pre-determined route. And yes, there happened to be 30 or so brand new geocaches placed as well.
These events were fantasticly fun, and we got to do some caching, but it wasn't a requirement. In fact, each event had a points system and at the end of the day we all got together for dinner, prizes and geo-games!
You can figure out a way to throw a great event and get some caching in as well!
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The first event above was the first event I've ever attended! What a blast! I couldn't believe that there were so many other crazies like me out there.
The second event was also a blast. Met up with some friends for a fun cruise around the county and the pasta was pretty good too!
I can't wait to see what he comes up with for this year!
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Recently I decided to try and put on an "Amazing Race" style geocaching race here in Moncton, NB Canada. It's an all-day event and teams of cachers would hit up various places in the city via coordinates to find clues and caches and at the end, someone would be crowned the winner.
When I submitted the listing, it was denied saying that event caches cannot be "organized hunts". I read the details and the reviewer was in fact correct.
What is the reasoning behind not allowing organized hunts (such as my race) to be published as an event cache? It is a gathering of geocachers is it not?
The official publishing guidelines don't say why. They just say that organized hunts should be done through regional group message boards, etc.
Anyone know why? I would have loved to have my actual race listed on GC.com but am unclear as to why it is not permitted.
Think outside the box on this one... we have a local cacher that has thrown a LARGE event each of the past two years that involved a competition.
The first one was a "county-wide" scavenger hunt. So we had a list of items to find that took u all over the county (we drove over 250 miles!) and it just so happened that there were about 30 new geocaches launched the same day! So we didn't just scavenger hunt, we stopped along the way for tons of geocaches!
This year, it was a "road rally" where we had to search for and identify places and things along a pre-determined route. And yes, there happened to be 30 or so brand new geocaches placed as well.
These events were fantasticly fun, and we got to do some caching, but it wasn't a requirement. In fact, each event had a points system and at the end of the day we all got together for dinner, prizes and geo-games!
You can figure out a way to throw a great event and get some caching in as well!
Driver Carries Cache
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Rather than building an elaborate system (do other websites do this?), why not just tell a few family members what you wish to have done with your geocaches? Tell a few other geocachers too, and make sure that both geocachers and family members know how to contact each other.
I think that's the best idea. Let your Geocaching pals know your preference, and make sure someone reliable has access to your ID (which I know is probably against the rules).
DCC
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No shame in a DNF... in fact many times, there's a funny story to be told. If you visit my profile, the first "stats" are my list of DNF's. One of my favorite stats is how many DNF's I convert to finds on a subsequent attempt!
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My significant other doesn't even blink at what I'll do for a good photo anymore. She doesn't ask why I'm laying on the ground or why I'm crawling under some low branches like she used to. Eventually, they just get used to our strangeness and enjoy the resulting photos.
DCC
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Sounds like a lotta work. But hey, if you enjoy doing it... Go For It! I thought recently that it might be fun to go out and leave a special prize for the 50th finder of my first cache, but never got around to it. Maybe next time!
DCC
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I ran the search to find one, and I have to say, that's obnoxious.
I'd ask them to clean it up, or kiss it goodbye.
DCC
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There's no point in owning a camera that you're afraid to take outside. That's why I like my Nikon D100... it's a tool. It's going to get scratched and dinged and every once in a while will take a good hit. Photojournalists like the folks who shoot for National Geographic have carried Nikons into all the wet, dirty, dusty and dangerous corners of the world for decades. That being said, I carry mine caching regularly, and usually with three lenses in tow. It's been carried on many boats, but never a kayak (of course I've never been in a kayak). Tools get beat around a bit, and that's OK. Just make sure your tools are up to the game.
DCC
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Wow... sombody sounds bitter.
This has to be the "feel good" post of the day.
DCC
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At GeoWoodstock VI, Hynr taught an Advanced GSAK class about polygons & filters. The PDF file is available in his profile. Save it.
http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=66...aa-61022c9ab7fe
After trying to learn it, I was happier to find the tool mentioned by jholly in post #4 above.
Load you GSAK database with caches & just filter out to what you want.
I was in that lecture at GW6 and there was so much useful info imparted that it made my head spin! We pleaded with Hynr to give us some follow-up reading on the subject and he has packed the document at the link above with tons of valuable info. Once you learn the GSAK Polygon Tool, you'll wonder how you lived without it. A great big thanks to Hynr!
DCC
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The width of the box for either description would be irrelevant as it's display on the actual cache page varies depending on the user's screen resolution and how wide the user has the browser window open.
I do like the idea of having the "make this cache active" checkbox at the bottom of the page nearer the submit button, or even left where it is and repeated at the bottom of the form. From a usability perspective, it just makes sense.
DCC
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I see two options:
One - make the additional cache a BONUS cache and allow it to be logged as such.
Two - make the additional cache a fully seperate cache and list it on another website.
Dare I ask... how do you log the "bonus" cache if it can't be published. Obviously it won't have a page to log on.
DCC
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I want to name my linke. For example "Click here to read . . .", I want "Click here" to be clickable.
So from a usability perspective (and as part of any HTML 101 class) one of the 10 things you should never do is create a link that reads "click here". The words that make up a link should describe what information you'll be getting when you click on said link.
DCC
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I'll add one more thing to this answer based on a situation I found myself in. I once grabbed an item hours before I started a weekend camping trip. That evening, my friend and I got lucky and found a computer with internet connection in a town we passed through. We got on to log the items we dropped and picked up. I misread the code and got an error when I tried to log the item. Not realizing the mistake yet, I decided to wait until I finished the weekend camping trip. When I got back a few days later, I found two e-mails, one from the owner of the item and another from a random cacher. I didn't mind the owner contacting me, but the random cacher had visited the cache only hours after I had been there, noticed it was gone (they had been out to that one the day before I think), and mentioned that it was already gone. No big deal. But since that had been my first find of the trip, and I had dropped a TB off, they noticed that I had logged the find. Since I was also the only one to log visiting the cache between their visits, they decided to also mention that "somebody seems to have forgotten to log a TB they picked up" in their log entry. This I wasn't too happy about because they don't know why it wasn't logged yet, and it was their entry that prompted the e-mails I received. Mind you, the e-mail they sent me also rudely pointed out my "mistake". When I e-mailed them back about my "mistake" and suggested that putting that stuff in their log is not only rude, but may be based on false information, they got even further upset with me and began explaining how it's common for people to mention missing items in their logs (they seemed to have missed the memo about being polite about it though).
If you do note that an item is missing, I'd recommend that that is all you say, and to avoid doing what this person did. Also, check the log book when you visit. On one occasion, a brand new TB I dropped off was mentioned by the person who picked it up when they signed the log. It can be useful when the owner of the item is trying to track it down weeks later like I was.
Good point!
There are valid reasons for a TB or Coin to be listed in the cache and not be present. And as TripCyclone said, if I was going to comment on a missing trackable I'd just say "looked for it and didn't see it". That's sufficient to let everyone involved know what's up.
DCC
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I've seen "seed caches" left frequently as Swag. I think it's a great idea, just not as an extra logging requirement.
DCC
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I love it! But I don't know if it would encourage people to log their DNF's or not.
One of my favorite stats is the rate of conversion of DNF's to Founds! Right now I have to track it on my own.
I think this is a great idea.
DCC
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Is it customary to edit the DNF log if I go back and actually find the cache at some later point in time, or should I post a new Found log?
Nope, the DNF should stand and the find should be made as a new log. The DNF is part of the cache's history and may help those planning to go look for it recognize it as a more difficult hide.
In one of the few caches that I've found recently, the log 'book' needed replacing. I said so in my Found log, but I've noticed people post separate Maintenance logs after/before their Found log in such cases. Should I be doing this too?
It never hurts to note in your log the conditions of the cache... container is cracked, contents are damp etc. That's usually what I do. If a cache is in desperate need, then I post a "needs maintenance".
3. In the same cache as q2, there was supposed to be a trackable Geocoin (Get A-Round-Tuit, actually), but when I visited, it wasn't there. I don't own any trackables myself, so I'm curious as to who gets notified about such things. Should I be writing a note on the geocoin's page about me having not found it (like this person did, or does the geocoin owner get notified of new notes to the cache their coin is currently supposed to be in?
In a case like that, I'd note in my find log (for the cache) that I checked for such-and-such item and it wasn't there. The cache owner can remove missing items from the list on the cache page.
As far as leaving a note on the trackables page... it doesn't hurt.
DCC
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Does that burn the cache details onto a slice of toast? Or just burns the cache? They already have one. It's just a matter of getting it to interface with the geocaching.com website. I hope the Groundspeak staff are already hard at work on it!
Dang, why is it that when you drop a piece of toast, it always lands hint side down???
That's why I prep all my geocaching toast with a lovely image of the Virgin Mary on the reverse!
DCC
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KBI,
I've always had the feeling that everyone loses when we just allow poor behavior to go on un-called and un-checked.
It's sad that this topic comes up as often as it does.
DCC
That's what I said, I still stick by what I feel (as quoted above). That is what my words actually say... "I've always had the feeling". You're not going to change my mind.
Obviously, you disagree... we get it.
At least I guess you disagree, either that or you just enjoy attacking me. I'll withdraw myself from the discussion so you can concentrate your attacks on someone else.
Enjoy!
DCC
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Stay out of California where these seeds cause cancer, but are ok everwhere else.
Don't use them in slingshots or pea shooters...
Remember, you're not allowed to import into the State of California any seed packet with a capacity of more than 10 seeds, otherwise it's an "assault packet".
And the DOJ will probably want to "drop test" it... you know for everyone's safety.
Gawd I love this stupid state!
DCC
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Not caring about the behavior of others is a dangerous form of anarchy. When one person’s behavior violates the rights of another person it is a very serious concern, and cannot be ignored.
You are correct: Just because something doesn’t affect me personally doesn’t mean it is right for me to ignore it.
You didn’t really answer Mushtang’s question, however – and I was curious to hear the answer as well.
What is inherent to every bogus cache log that makes you so sad?
OK... here we go!
I never said bogus cache logs made me sad, I said it was sad that the topic of cheating needs to be brought up with such frequency.
What is inherent to every bogus cache log that is sending society into a downward spiral? How, exactly, does a bogus cache log violate your rights? Does a bogus log pick your pocket or break your leg?I also never said that bogus logs were sending society into a downward spiral. I think I was fairly clear in saying that it was the "it doesn't affect me mentality" (seen frequently as a response in these very forums) that is detrimental to society.
I disagree with both of your stated premises:(1) Civilization is crumbling.
(2) Bogus online geocache logs are causing the crumbling.
(1) I think again, I said that society was in a downward spiral (that could be a topic for debate, but it's out of scope in this forum) and no crumbling of civilization was ever mentioned.
(2) I also never said that either of these were caused by bogus online logs.
I also disagree with your implied premise that the mere existence of a bogus log somehow violates my rights to life, liberty and property.Don't remember seeing this in my post either, but upon checking my handy pocket Bill Of Rights, I didn't run across anything that pertains to Geocache logging (online or otherwise). The framers did seem to lack foresight on the topic of Geocaching and it's impact on civil society.... or maybe it was the fact that they couldn't achieve a solid satellite lock.
DCC
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Nobody "wins" at this game.
I've always had the feeling that everyone loses when we just allow poor behavior to go on un-called and un-checked.
It's sad that this topic comes up as often as it does.
DCC
What is being lost by you (in California) when some guy (in NYC) is busily logging caches that he didn't really find (for whatever reason) and some of the cache owners don't delete the bogus logs?
I'm honestly trying to figure out why this is sad, not just for you, but for so many others too.
It's just another ever-increasing step into the "hey it doesn't affect me so do whatever you want" mentality that has society in its current downward spiral.
DCC
Does that burn the cache details onto a slice of toast? Or just burns the cache? 
How would one determine the oldest cache in a given county?
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I'm planning a bit of travel to grab a few caches and was thinking it would be neat to grab the oldest cache in each county I visit. I found a bookmark list of the oldest caches in each California county, but a couple of them have been archived. So I'm trying to figure out the oldest active cache in a given county. Has anyone done this, and how would you go about it?
Thanks!
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