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    Why Do We Geocache?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    where wouldnt you want to look for a geocache?

     

    Lessee, I've been to:

    Riveview. Largest rats that I've ever seen. DNF. I ain't sticking my fingers in there!

    Hogger's First Cache Second ugliest place I've cached. See above.

    i points revenge Absolutely disgusting!

    Then there was Mount Morris (definitely did not feel safe there. But it was a waypoint, and not a cache. Someone actually stole the cannon from the top?!?) Morningside Park is interesting.

    Did find 4quA5 Interesting area.

    But, I ain't going here! Spooky Island

     

    I am totally going to Spooky Island! I cant wait to make my trip out there! I think its the perfect place for a cache!

    Virtual Geocaches

    in General geocaching topics

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    Most of the VC's around me are pretty fantastic. I do believe that Virt.s should be reinstated, however only if there was a way to check to see if the places where they are placed is well above average. I konw this is impossible, but one can dream, can one?

     

    I enjoy virt.s

     

    And visiting VC's via Waymarking, is ok, except that Waymarking has been littered with so much trash that its very hard to wade through to find the gems. I think Waymarking needs a little CITO, honestly...

    Proposed Rules

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    I think perhaps the whole idea of an independent judge is a little much. Let's face it, we're not going to get into the Guiness book of records here. I think a list of rules for record runs is reasonable, but I still think we can police ourselves without having to go all judicial.

     

    The "staying together" rule would be a little tough to measure though, especially during such a fast run. 0.5 miles isn't too far, but is hard to measure. Maybe stating that all members of the group must hunt for the same cache simultaneously, not multiple caches at the same time. Distance isn't as much of a factor then, but the meaning is the same.

     

    As far as "there are no rules", etc well I think we develop a list of rules right here, then people may choose to use them or not. When they post their "world record run" topic they can mention whether they've followed the rules, or whether they've used some modified version.

     

    I think it's a good idea, and this was a great thread to start.

     

    This is exactly what I think. If guidelines are to be set, they should be something brought forth from the community, not TPTB. And who ever likes, can follow or not follow them, without being fearful of having their logs deleted.

     

    I say, if I want to log a cache that I didnt visit, who really cares. I'm only lying to myself.

    Tb Etiquette

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    thats kind of the way it is. finals will be over soon. Its the risk you take by sending out something that you consider personal propert into the wild. Ive had the same expierience, and you just wait it out. Ive noticed that a couple of months isnt an unheard of amount of time to wait for a log from a TB. Due to my schedule at work, Ive been forced to hold on to tradeables for more than 4 weeks, much longer than I would have liked.

    Proposed Rules

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    It sounds fine. No problems with the rules.

     

    I think this post begs the question tho, about the NEED for rules. And judges? really?

     

    Im sorry, but this isnt an olympic sport were talking about here. its a fun games for dads and kids to do on weekends.

     

    I understand the issues that people have with DRR's 312 day. And my feelings on the matter are mixed. The vandalism of the cache containers that they visited is an issue, tho some cache owners might think that the graffitti actully valuates the cache and maybe they like having their cache container be part of the record.

     

    whatever tho. There are no officials in this game. there are no policemen. Just go have fun! And try not to interfere with other people's right to do the same! geez...

    Ideal Cacher?

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    I love my job. I work 40 hours a week, just like the next guy, but i have a rather strange schedule. Tuesdays, thrusdays, Fridays, I only work four hours from 630 to 1030. Wed. and Sat. I work noon to 1030, but have a big 3 hour break in the middle. and sundays I work 1 to 5. It leaves nearly all day open for caching.

     

    i work in theatre, where all i have to do is go and run shows, most of which are at night. I think this is a near perfect schedule. It really helps to not have kids and a wife, tho...

    Off Your Rocker

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted · Edited by JakeBond

    Every time a read this response, I can't help but think about how irresponsible this attitude is.

     

    Its the cache hider who is the irresponsible party.

     

    I fiercly disagree with this statement. Please show me where in the rule book it is stated that one must not place a cache in an urban environment where many muggles congregate. Ive crawled all over the GC website and never found it.

     

    The spirit of Geocaching is for people to take the sport wherever they want it. To grow with it, and to expand it. Come up with creative ideas. Fun challenges. Different ideas. NEW PLACES!

     

    It is absolutely not irresponsible to place them in high traffic areas. I take offense at that statement and am very proud of my 3 urban caches.

     

    Check out my first cache.

    http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...09-e92589ef3932

    it is in a very busy, urban plaza that regularly has over 200 people in it. It is around 2000 sq. feet in area. Now read all the logs on the page. People love this cache, and they respect it.

     

    Please dont ever visit any of my caches with your disrespectful attitude towards this sport.

     

    Jakebond

     

    edit:

     

    P.S. All my urban caches are marked to let seekers know that they are in high traffic areas. but then again, cacheing in NYC, rational people assume this.

    Off Your Rocker

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted · Edited by JakeBond

    Okay, first of all, What do you think about this series of caches? Do you like ultra-muggle caches? Any great high muggle cache tricks/stories?

     

    A direct search can be found here:

    http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.asp...er&submit4=Find

     

    And the original OYR cache is here:

    http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...f7-0dc61dcd9d95

     

    Bonus question, NYC residents/tourists who have done my Follow Me Home series, do you think they qualify? do you think all manhattan caches qualify?

     

    Follow Me Home 1: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...09-e92589ef3932

    FMH2:

    http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...c8-d934ca4b5541

    FMH3:

    http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...d2-87412514c88b

     

    Sound off, Go!

     

    PS, sorry but i dont feel like doing HTML tags to clean this up....

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