PioneerGal
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I am glad to see this suggestion come to the forums. For several days I have been considering how to approach the topic of bugs reaching their goals and the frustration of them going off course.
Let me make it clear, I don't have any travelbugs out there personally. I don't own any. However, I enjoy finding them and helping them along their way.
The first bug I found was only a few miles from my home. It was originally to go to the west coast. It had been west and was brought BACK to the east by a cacher. It was a significant backwards step to this bugs goal. I moved it to a higher traffic area cache in hopes of someone moving it west again, but the next cachers have decided to move it northeast. Is this normal? I mean, I guess it doesn't really matter as long as the bug gets to caches and all, but isn't the concept to complete the mission??
Another one I picked up started on the east coast and I moved it south, trying to put a few miles on it. The next person to pick it up, brought it bak to my area. Now, the bug was roaming and I logged it as moving toward the great plains. I understand it doesn't HAVE TO move that way, but if you can't contribute to the variety of places the bug goes, should you even pick it up? What good does it do for the bug to visit the same area or same cachers more than once?
Am I being too picky? I know I am ranting about something that is a minor part of the geocaching sport. I just became so annoyed to have 2 out of 3 bugs I've picked up have what can be called 'setbacks'.
3 travelbugs found is not a high number, but when my frustration percentage is 66% that's a pretty high level of annoyance.
I would apprecaiate any feedback on this.
The destination tags are an excellent idea in my opinion!
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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I keep a log of all the caches I visit or plant in my Rite in the Rain. I like the notebook very much although I don't think much of the Rite in the Rain pens. They don't write smoothly.
My logbook comes in handy for all day caching when we need to remember what we left and where. Also, it serves as a sort of family journal that my son can someday use to compare to the scrapbook pages of the pictures I do from our caching adventures. I've done it from our first cache trips in May 2001 and it's neat to look back and see where we have been and how many things we've seen that we may have otherwise missed.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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Thanks for posting the link, alchemist or I never would have seen that posting by BruceS.
That cache technique is amazing. I tip my hat to the organization level and planning because I do not have that skill, patience or fortitude.
BruceS, I wish you smooth hikes and a light pack.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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Personally, I don't use one. I don't like to drag them around. My cache pack is usually heavy enough without having that added to it(GPS, first aid kit, compass, camera, batteries, goodies, snack, water, etc...)My hubby takes his almost everywhere, but even on the 1/1 caches we don't get a good signal because we live in a rolling hills and mountainous type of area and the service is just not that great. I don't know why he bothers carrying it at all most of the time, but hey, it's no extra weight in my pack!
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My son and I went caching recently and he was stung twice by bees. Since I carry the all purpose first aid kit we did fine with the patching up of the wound (such as they were) and moved on. The idea being that the cache would make him feel better.
We got to the cache, found it and were severely disappointed. It was just full of junk. About 5 used and dirty toys, one band-aid and the logbook. The cache container was a nice large one, but it was barely 1/2 full.
The opposite of that occurred also, we found a cache close to our home and the contents were good quality (computer mouse, cd, travel bug, state quarters, etc...).
Both high and low quality caches are out there. It's up to us to improve some and maintain others. I think the responsibility is to trade fair, but not many people are responsible.
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My son and I went caching recently and he was stung twice by bees. Since I carry the all purpose first aid kit we did fine with the patching up of the wound (such as they were) and moved on. The idea being that the cache would make him feel better.
We got to the cache, found it and were severely disappointed. It was just full of junk. About 5 used and dirty toys, one band-aid and the logbook. The cache container was a nice large one, but it was barely 1/2 full.
The opposite of that occurred also, we found a cache close to our home and the contents were good quality (computer mouse, cd, travel bug, state quarters, etc...).
Both high and low quality caches are out there. It's up to us to improve some and maintain others. I think the responsibility is to trade fair, but not many people are responsible.
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When my husband first started geocaching I thought he was crazy. I didn't really get involved in the sport heavily until this spring. Our son (5 years old) is a 1/1 kind of guy. He likes the caches, but sometimes whines about the hikes. He enjoys the outdoors and visiting new places, though, so that usually convinces him it will be a fun day!
It's a family affair when possible and a partial family affair (husband and son, me and son, me and hubby) often.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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When my husband first started geocaching I thought he was crazy. I didn't really get involved in the sport heavily until this spring. Our son (5 years old) is a 1/1 kind of guy. He likes the caches, but sometimes whines about the hikes. He enjoys the outdoors and visiting new places, though, so that usually convinces him it will be a fun day!
It's a family affair when possible and a partial family affair (husband and son, me and son, me and hubby) often.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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Geocaching: The most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Geocaching: A great way to avoid housework!
GEOCACHER: I'm the person in the woods your mother always warned you about!
Show me your coordinates and I'll show you mine
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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Geocaching: The most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Geocaching: A great way to avoid housework!
GEOCACHER: I'm the person in the woods your mother always warned you about!
Show me your coordinates and I'll show you mine
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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I thought the comment by KGB was for BluesPreacher and not you since his was the log above. If it was directed at BP the LOTR reference would make sense because no one was really sure they saw Bilbo or Frodo when they wore the ring. They didn't know if they were ever really there, much like the comment BP made about being sure you really saw the cache....just my thought.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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Okay, obviously, I am not the only one to think of these things while watching the movie. I just thought I was weird.....
Definitely at the windmill. Easy walk from the castle, nice open spaces, little history involved with the old windmill, lots of choice spots to hide it if you're not a 300 pound ogre on the second floor.
Another good one would be the clearing where the princess kicks Robin Hood's butt all over the place.
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I have done several virtuals and recently have tried a few locationless. The locationless ones didn't really do anything for me, but hey, I gave it a fair shot...
Virtuals on the other hand have proven very valuable. My son and I recently did one located in Antietam battlefield in MD and he learned a great deal from that cache. good virtual cache
He's learned about forts, covered bridges, the civil war, etc...from caching. Not that I can't teach him that on my own, but seeing something makes history that much more exciting when it's something new to you.
I have learned a great deal from reading the cache logs also. Example: I didn't know where PeeWee Reese was from until I read the baseball cache. Not that it has changed my life knowing that information, but it was something new to me and I enjoy that. I've learned some really neat things from other logs too, but I won't go into them...I'm sure you get the gist of what I'm trying to say.
Personally, I would love to see more log-only caches. You find the box, sign your name, end of hunt, but that wouldn't make it as fun for the kids, who seem to be the main recipients of most of the cache "treasures" in our area.
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I have done several virtuals and recently have tried a few locationless. The locationless ones didn't really do anything for me, but hey, I gave it a fair shot...
Virtuals on the other hand have proven very valuable. My son and I recently did one located in Antietam battlefield in MD and he learned a great deal from that cache. good virtual cache
He's learned about forts, covered bridges, the civil war, etc...from caching. Not that I can't teach him that on my own, but seeing something makes history that much more exciting when it's something new to you.
I have learned a great deal from reading the cache logs also. Example: I didn't know where PeeWee Reese was from until I read the baseball cache. Not that it has changed my life knowing that information, but it was something new to me and I enjoy that. I've learned some really neat things from other logs too, but I won't go into them...I'm sure you get the gist of what I'm trying to say.
Personally, I would love to see more log-only caches. You find the box, sign your name, end of hunt, but that wouldn't make it as fun for the kids, who seem to be the main recipients of most of the cache "treasures" in our area.
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Although not on the level of 3 bulls I did have the lovely
experience of 3 drunks. Like you, I backed away slowly and nobody got hurt! Better luck next time!
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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Although not on the level of 3 bulls I did have the lovely
experience of 3 drunks. Like you, I backed away slowly and nobody got hurt! Better luck next time!
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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I picked up a travel bug on with the intention of moving him a lot farther south and/or west over the 4th of July weekend. Unfortuneately, my plans fell through and I haven't made it to any caches (near or far) over the holiday.
My question is simply one of etiquette - how long do I hold on to him? Should I offer him to another cacher who I know is going out soon so that it is in ciruclation? How long is too long between pick up and drop off?
I know this is largely a matter of personal opinion and I would appreciate any feedback from veteran cachers that I receive.
Thanks.
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When I go out hunting I'm usually with my son. If people start looking at us funny or seem overly interested in what we are up to I will show him something new to do with the gps or even better, his compass. We have been taking his bug kit, binoculars and other stuff too because he likes to explore. When people see you spending time with your kids and teaching them something they don't interrupt.
Not that I need an excuse to spend time with my son or even to teach him something new, but if I can combine his outdoor education with avoiding overly inquisitive people, so much the better.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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I think logging it twice could be a good incentive for some people to visit the cache. If it requires a lot of time and/or answers then I don't see anything wrong with it.
It really is your decision about how people get credit for the cache. Do you think there will be accessibility issues? Would the virtual and conventional be rated the same for difficulty and terrain? Just a few questions, but overall I think it's a workable plan.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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Deer Lick is a nice cache in on the AT in southern PA.
Devil's Racecourse is in MD, just over the PA/MD line and off the AT.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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I have a 3 bridge multi in central PA. It's in the middle of nowhere, but once you get to the area the cache itself is easy. Mine is set up to get the coords at the first two locations and the cache in the final spot. Including the drive time it could take a few hours (rural area), but the people that have found it seem to like it.
Alan2, I really like covered bridges and I will keep my eye on your caches. I am planning a trip up your way in August so maybe a stop over to do the cache if you have it up and running...hmmm....
There is also a new covered bridge multi in Lancaster County, PA. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks good.
As to the topic question at hand, I'm a finish what you start kind of gal so I think credit should be given when the cache is completed and not before. I did a virtual recently and the pics did not turn out. Noted it, then took more pics and posted it found. The same could be done with multis. I like multis because I like a challenge. I think most of the people who go after them feel the same way. If people want an easy 'drive and grab' kind of cache there are plenty of those around without trying to cause strife to the multi owners or legitimate finders.
[This message was edited by PioneerGal on July 01, 2002 at 11:36 PM.]
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A multi-cache I hid recently has 3 bookcrossing.com books in it. So far only one book has been retreived, but the cache has only been found 3 times.
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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....laughing so hard I have tears. Oh my gosh, that's a hoot. Ya'll are a riot!
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
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....laughing so hard I have tears. Oh my gosh, that's a hoot. Ya'll are a riot!
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt
Very simple idea to get bugs to their goals
in Trackables
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I am glad to see this suggestion come to the forums. For several days I have been considering how to approach the topic of bugs reaching their goals and the frustration of them going off course.
Let me make it clear, I don't have any travelbugs out there personally. I don't own any. However, I enjoy finding them and helping them along their way.
The first bug I found was only a few miles from my home. It was originally to go to the west coast. It had been west and was brought BACK to the east by a cacher. It was a significant backwards step to this bugs goal. I moved it to a higher traffic area cache in hopes of someone moving it west again, but the next cachers have decided to move it northeast. Is this normal? I mean, I guess it doesn't really matter as long as the bug gets to caches and all, but isn't the concept to complete the mission??
Another one I picked up started on the east coast and I moved it south, trying to put a few miles on it. The next person to pick it up, brought it bak to my area. Now, the bug was roaming and I logged it as moving toward the great plains. I understand it doesn't HAVE TO move that way, but if you can't contribute to the variety of places the bug goes, should you even pick it up? What good does it do for the bug to visit the same area or same cachers more than once?
Am I being too picky? I know I am ranting about something that is a minor part of the geocaching sport. I just became so annoyed to have 2 out of 3 bugs I've picked up have what can be called 'setbacks'.
3 travelbugs found is not a high number, but when my frustration percentage is 66% that's a pretty high level of annoyance.
I would apprecaiate any feedback on this.
The destination tags are an excellent idea in my opinion!
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. E Roosevelt