Digital_Cowboy

I'm scared now. I actually recognized the quote - I need help! Is there a twelve step program for de-Trekking? If there is I don't want to know about it. Digital_Cowboy

I would almost suggest that if one were to do that and the individual that one is talking to isn't familiar with ST:TNG ya might be talking to the cops and/or facing a possible psych eval. Digital_Cowboy

Beermaker, The only problem with that is that depending on where ya are when ya do so and the size of the cache ya run the risk of having the cops called on ya and the cache blown up as a suspected bomb. :-( Digital_Cowboy

Personally if they weren't hurting anyone I'd be inclined to leave 'em alone. Or maybe go back and offer 'em some food. But I'd leave 'em alone and I would not call the cops on 'em. But that's just me. Digital_Cowboy

That could be as well who knows. Digital_Cowboy

That could be, but if anyone out there knows why I'd really like to know. They've also made other "strange" comments in the past on the show. Like "needing" an FBI agent or such on set when they fired a rifle into a scuba tank. Good show, but some strange comments. Digital_Cowboy

TRP, Yes, sadly there are a lot of unhappy people out. Some so unhappy that they feel that if they're not happy no one should be. Or who because they don't see the sense in something think that it's "ok" to ruin it for others. I wonder what that person would have done had they met a cacher while they were destroying the cache? Or how they'd feel if someone trashed their favorite activity? But given that there are a lot of them out there all we can do is to keep an eye out for 'em and ignore 'em as best as possible. Digital_Cowboy

I have a question kind of on this topic. On Mythbusters they did a show about the myth of Hollywood's movie "break ins." One of myths they tackled was using magnets to scale the heating/cooling ducts. Jaime had purchased 4 magnets that had 500lbs of pull. He made the comment that they were so strong/powerful that one needed a lic. in order to order/own them. My question is why would one need a lic. in order to own a magnet regardless of how strong/powerful it is? Digital_Cowboy

Shelley, Sadly, there are way too many people out there the mentality that if it isn't "right" for them, then it isn't "right" for anyone and feel justified in pushing their views/beliefs on others. Also let's not forget that in "our" zeal NOT to attract attention from others we sometimes end up doing just that. So sometimes it's best to just grab the cache and ignore the muggles in the area. Some of the suggestions from a thread on how to avoid muggles is to walk around with a clipboard, or other equipment that makes ya look as if ya belong there. Digital_Cowboy

burchil, I've gotta agree with ya that a 86 - 87 mile round trip is a bit much to find out that one has made a mistake in their math. And that is something that I think cache hiders need to keep in mind when they're out hiding their caches, i.e. what may be a "short" drive in a car for a cacher who drives could be an all day hike for someone who walks, or better/worse. Or could be a several hour/better part of the day bike trip for someone who rides a bike. Or multiple bus or subway transfers and/or taxi rides for someone who uses public transportation to get around. Digital_Cowboy

Briansnat, Very well said, can't the forum owners limit the smilies/icons that are used in post? And there are plenty of people who sadly abuse 'em. Digital_Cowboy

Brainsnat, And the sad thing is that IF these people spent the time and energy they do on cheating on doing something the "right" way that they'd enjoy themselves even more. Digital_ Cowboy

Uh, not to sound too dumb, but why are there some posts that only say "bump?" Digital_Cowboy It is used to push a thread to the top of the list so it is more easily seen. Alot of the time is is used when a question hasn't been answered but there are several other topics going that are very active, and the person asking a question sees his thread drop down and is afraid it is being overlooked. In the GeoCoins Forum it is uised a lot when someone is selling a coin and they want to maxmize their free advertising in the forums. In the case of threads like this one it is not generally needed as the thread is good enough to keep it alove on it's own. Hope that helps. pghlooking, Thanks, it does. Digital_Cowboy

CYBret, I'm sorry, I didn't see the first warning I guess I scrolled past it without seeing it. And I'd posted my response before I saw the second/final warning. Also if I may suggest/point out in regards to warnings that a lot of people read and post as they go instead of reading the entire thread and then posting. So it is likely that someone can post without ever seeing any of the warnings. Digital_Cowboy

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Vinny & Sue Team, That works well with a topic that is still ongoing, but what about a topic that has been "dead" for a number of years? As has been pointed out, IF one posts to it, they run the risk of having an "old time/elder" "jumping all over 'em" saying that they're dredging up an old and dead thread. So what is a newbie to do? As Team GeoBlast has pointed out it's really a "damned if you do, and damned if you don't" situation. Digital_Cowboy

EraSeek, Not to mention that it is possible for a person to change their mind/opinion on a topic over time. Or the technology could also have changed from the time that the original thread had been started. And so the information may no longer be relevant. So on that basis I see no problem with re-visiting an "old" topic, no matter how long ago they may have been discussed. Digital_Cowboy

I've noticed that also from time-to-time. And have thought that instead of having the "old timers" or "elders" saying that a certain topic has been covered and then posting a link to the old thread. It would be better IMHO to maybe comment that the topic has been covered before and maybe including a link to the "old" thread. But to then also answer the new original posters question. I'd also have to say that the "old times" or "elders" would do well to remember that there are now a couple of hundred thousand topics and posts. Of not only varying ages but of lengths, and the new original poster may have tried to see if the topic that they're interested in has been discussed, and because of the sheer volume topics/posts have given up and decided to post a "new" thread on it. Digital_Cowboy

Uh, not to sound too dumb, but why are there some posts that only say "bump?" Digital_Cowboy

The Leprechauns & Isonzo Karst, Thanks for the advice I'll remember that for the next time that I go out for a multi-part cache. Digital_Cowboy

Isonzo Karst, I'd thought about that because I did enjoy doing the first three legs of the cache. This is how it's described on the "Great Race" cache page: "Now you have to get in your car and take a little drive. " I'd have thought that it would make more sense for all parts of a multi-part cache to be "close" together including the final leg of the cache. Digital_Cowboy

Question, IF one has done most but not all of the legs of a multi-part cache how does one log it? I ask because there is a multi-part cache that I'd gone out for, but when I got to the info for the final cache location. I'd found out that it was a good 5 or 6 miles away from where is. Given that I don't drive and that it was getting late in the date I passed on it. I do plan on going out and finishing it, but haven't as of yet. Digital_Cowboy

Ya could always get a metal detector for those caches that are in ammo cans. ;-) Digital_Cowboy

After you find a cache go back to the caches page and click on the link for log your visit. Digital_Cowboy

Forgot to mention that whereas 4 or 5 miles one way "is a quick little jaunt on a bike" don't forget that round trip that it equals to 8 or 10 miles. And IF it's getting late in the day/dark out it gets more and more risky to be out on the road on a bike, trust me I know that all too well. Digital_Cowboy