Wsga Cache Of The Month

[+WeightMan]

WSGA is having a Cache of the Month contest each month. Rules and entries are listed in the WSGA Forums.

 

Entries are welcome from any cacher in Washington State. Caches must also be in Washington.

[+Right Wing Wacko]

WSGA is having a Cache of the Month contest each month. Rules and entries are listed in the WSGA Forums.

 

Entries are welcome from any cacher in Washington State. Caches must also be in Washington.

And there is an Alaska Geocoin for the winner!

[+LittleBlue]

Sigh- do I have to log into those forums to vote?

[+WeightMan]

Sigh- do I have to log into those forums to vote?

Yes, you do have to create an account. That requires nothing more than a few keystrokes.

[+WeightMan]

Just a note that nominations will close on Thursday. Voting will start then and will conclude on August 5.

[+globalgirl]

Just a note that nominations will close on Thursday.  Voting will start then and will conclude on August 5.

Errr... I know the rules for this fine idea are still a work in progress WM, but...

 

Why (arbitrarily?) Thursday the 28th for the end of nominations and beginning of voting? And... are you saying that one can start voting on the 28th (say in the morning) and yet - new nominations will still be accepted the night of the 28th?

 

I suggest we just make it simple. As you've already established a "found by" window (i.e. the 25th - 25th of each consecutive month), then why not...

 

Nominations will be accepted from midnight PST on the 25th til midnight PST on the 25th of the following month.

 

Voting will commence at 12:01 am PST on the 26th of each month and close at midnight PST on the 5th of the following month.

 

Though I know this isn't exactly a vote on U.N. sanctions against Tulavu < >, I do think it doesn't hurt to have finite parameters for the rules (especially when there's a bronze AK geocoin at stake!)

[+WeightMan]

This is probably best done in the rules thread on the WSGA forum, but Ray and I discussed this last month and since the found by date was the 25th, we thought it best to leave a few days after that to allow people to post their logs and decide on a nomination. The 28th was the date that Ray chose last month and so I continued the precedent. This is subject to change based on discussion.

 

I might add that I was not involved in the decision as to when to close nominations last month since I wound up with two entries. One as nominator and one as cache owner. Ray and I did discuss the closing of voting. We chose the 5th since that is five days after the start of the month and the 25th is, nominally, the 5th day before the end of the month.

 

Edit: formatting

Edited July 24, 2005 by WeightMan

[+globalgirl]

This is probably best done in the rules thread on the WSGA forum,

Indeed WM, I agree. I just thought it best to question the details here 'cuz you posted the notice of the dates here. Makes no difference to me personally, just think when it comes to contests, best to define the details and be consistent at least within each month's contest.

 

(personally, I'm voting for Tuvalu...)

[+Stump]

Is the WSGA site down? I'm getting dead pages for the links on this thread.

[+WeightMan]

RightWingWacko is checking on it. I think it has been down most of the afternoon and evening.

[+hydnsek]

Maybe I'm missing something, but I can't find a link to the WSGA forums from the WSGA site....I looked all over, cos I didn't have the direct link handy and wanted to get into the forums and vote for cache of the month....it would seem logical to link to the club forums from the club site. Or am I the only one confused? If traffic's low to the new forums, the difficulty finding a link to them could be part of the problem.

Edited August 1, 2005 by hydnsek

[+Square Bear]

Just set up the topic for voting for the July cache will hold voting open until the 5th of August

Washington Forms

[+AndrewRJ]

Maybe I'm missing something, but I can't find a link to the WSGA forums from the WSGA site....I looked all over, cos I didn't have the direct link handy and wanted to get into the forums and vote for cache of the month....it would seem logical to link to the club forums from the club site. Or am I the only one confused? If traffic's low to the new forums, the difficulty finding a link to them could be part of the problem.

I noticed the same thing quite a while ago. In fact I have a post about it under (I think) the general area of the forums there. no one could explain to me why a link hadn't been added yet.

[+globalgirl]

Argh! I just tried to log on in order to vote and... The site tells me my username and/or password is wrong. Double-checked each and still no joy. Doesn't seem to be any link to "Forgot Password" (not that it would seem the problem 'cuz my computer "remembers" it), nor even a "contact us" or "help" for such dilemmas. Could someone (RWW?) let me know what I may be doing wrong???

 

(btw, I agree a forum link on the WSGA site would surely prove handy, and... curiously, that site recognizes my username and password so I'm bewildered why the forums don't likewise like me...)

[+AndrewRJ]

Argh! I just tried to log on in order to vote and... The site tells me my username and/or password is wrong. Double-checked each and still no joy. Doesn't seem to be any link to "Forgot Password" (not that it would seem the problem 'cuz my computer "remembers" it), nor even a "contact us" or "help" for such dilemmas. Could someone (RWW?) let me know what I may be doing wrong???

 

(btw, I agree a forum link on the WSGA site would surely prove handy, and... curiously, that site recognizes my username and password so I'm bewildered why the forums don't likewise like me...)

If I remember correctly you have to sign up to use the forums on top of the fact that you signed up on the WSGA page.

[+Right Wing Wacko]

Argh!  I just tried to log on in order to vote and... The site tells me my username and/or password is wrong.  Double-checked each and still no joy.  Doesn't seem to be any link to "Forgot Password" (not that it would seem the problem 'cuz my computer "remembers" it), nor even a "contact us" or "help" for such dilemmas.  Could someone (RWW?) let me know what I may be doing wrong???

 

(btw, I agree a forum link on the WSGA site would surely prove handy, and... curiously, that site recognizes my username and password so I'm bewildered why the forums don't likewise like me...)

If I remember correctly you have to sign up to use the forums on top of the fact that you signed up on the WSGA page.

Yes, the forums are on a totally different computer in a different county than the Web Site. We WILL be merging them before year end which should make things a bit easy.

 

I cannot lookup passwords on the Forum computer, they are stored in an encrypted file similar to windows passwords. Email me and I can reset your password to whatever you want it to be

[+globalgirl]

If I remember correctly you have to sign up to use the forums on top of the fact that you signed up on the WSGA page.

Yes, the forums are on a totally different computer in a different county than the Web Site. We WILL be merging them before year end which should make things a bit easy.

 

I cannot lookup passwords on the Forum computer, they are stored in an encrypted file similar to windows passwords. Email me and I can reset your password to whatever you want it to be

Well I was just in the WSGA forums the other day and nominated CENT5's fine "Pocket Park Pool Parlor" cache for COTM so... I presume that means I've registered for the forums too. Indeed, come to think of it - I emailed Sir Wacko to please add my avatar...

 

O.k. I just tried again and still no dice. So I tried registering anew but am told there's "already a user with that time" so...

 

o.k. thanks RWW - will shoot you my password privately shortly.

[+WeightMan]

We are fast approaching the dead lines for nomination for the August Cache of the Month. The last day to find a cache to nominate is Aug. 25 and the last day to submit a nomination is Aug. 28. It is time to start deciding which cache you found this month to nominate.

 

The prize this month is a Santa Cruz Geo Coin.

 

[+WeightMan]

Because people had a difficult time accessing the WSGA forum server this last weekend, we will be extending the nomination time until Tuesday. Voting will also be allowed for two additional days. The server went down just after RightWingWacko left town for a camping trip on Friday and was not back up again until this afternoon.

[+globalgirl]

Because people had a difficult time accessing the WSGA forum server this last weekend, we will be extending the nomination time until Tuesday.  Voting will also be allowed for two additional days.  The server went down just after RightWingWacko left town for a camping trip on Friday and was not back up again until this afternoon.

site seem to STILL be down...

[+Right Wing Wacko]

Because people had a difficult time accessing the WSGA forum server this last weekend, we will be extending the nomination time until Tuesday.  Voting will also be allowed for two additional days.  The server went down just after RightWingWacko left town for a camping trip on Friday and was not back up again until this afternoon.

site seem to STILL be down...

I just checked and I'm not having any trouble getting in from my office. I'll take a closer look at it in a couple hours when I get home but....

[+Square Bear]

Been trying to get in all day to set up the Voting with no luck so far

[+Right Wing Wacko]

Been trying to get in all day to set up the Voting with no luck so far

Hmmm... Perhaps it's my direct link from work that makes me able to get in. I'm leaving for home in a few minutes and I'll check it out as soon as I get thru the Everett Traffic.

[+Right Wing Wacko]

Ok I found the problem with the WSGA Forums.

 

The "Static" IP I get from my ISP Changed! So much for static. I was notified.... on an email account I forgot I even had

 

I have made the appropriate DNS changes, but it will take a while for the change to propagate thru the network

[+Right Wing Wacko]

It's time to make your September Entry in the WSGA Cache of the Month Contest.

 

WSGA Forums

 

The prize this month that goes to both the Cache Owner and the person that nominates the cache will be a Colorado Geocoin!

 

BTW: A special thanks to both Square Bear (Ray) and WeightMan for moderating this contest and putting up the monthly prizes.

 

EDIT: add forums link

Edited September 17, 2005 by Right Wing Wacko

[+Ambrosia]

I would vote, but all my finds so far this month have been out of state and out of country. Wouldn't work very well. Hopefully I'll be able to actually get out there this month and cache!

[+WeightMan]

You can still vote. You just wouldn't be able to nominate a cache since the cache must be in the state.

[+Ambrosia]

You can still vote. You just wouldn't be able to nominate a cache since the cache must be in the state.

[+Right Wing Wacko]

So whats going on? No one found any good caches this month?

 

There's a Colorado Geocoin at stake... so go to The WSGA Forums and make your entry for Cache of the Month

[+The Navigatorz]

Seems like in order to win the prize, you need to nominate a cache that the majority votes for. There's a cache I'd like to nominate, but so far I am the only finder, therefore it would get no votes (besides mine). Guess that means if I nominate it, no coin for me. Just thinking the process through.

Edited September 21, 2005 by The Navigatorz

[+WeightMan]

Now, if you write a convincing enough nomination, that might change. Who can tell how people decide on which cache to vote for. Some people will only vote for caches they have found. Personally I would vote for one I was convinced I would like to do.

[+OldBaldEagle]

Just thought I'd mention here that I nominated a very nice urban multi cache that is available to an array of cachers, not those with the genes of an Oreamnos americanus.

So get on over to the WSGA forums and nominate one youself and then vote. This is more important than...other issues.

[+WeightMan]

Today was the last day to find a cache for this month. Make sure to get your nominations in by Wednesday.

 

The October COTM will see slightly different dates so check out the rules thread.

[+Square Bear]

Voting is open for the September cache of the month. The October nominations are also open. The nominator and the owner of the winning cache for the month of October will be the #3 and #4 Ray&Rose gecoin. So get out there and find some great caches.

[+Square Bear]

And the winner for September is

 

Wellington by mohai

Nominated by The Navigatorz

both the Nominator and the Cache Owner each receive a Colorado Geocoin

[+Square Bear]

There are only six nominations for the month of Oct so far and only 6 more caching days to find a worthy cache. Nominations need to be posted by the 2nd of Nov.

[+WeightMan]

Just a quick bump. The nominations will close at the end of the day tomorrow. Any caches listed after September 25, 2004 that you have found between September 25, 2005 and October 31, 2004 are eligible. There are nine nominations to this point. Any more out there?

 

Edit to note that the cache must be located in Washington.

Edited November 1, 2005 by WeightMan

[+Right Wing Wacko]

Don't forget to vote for October Cache of the month over at the WSGA Forums

 

Voting is only open for a short time

 

The prize this month is a shiny new Ray&Rose Geocoin!

[+Square Bear]

The winner for the moth of October was

Something NICE on Queen Anne

Still haven't gotten any nominations for the month of November yet.

The winning cache for November and the person that nominates it will receive an Indiana Geocoin.

[+WeightMan]

There are just a few days left to find a cache to nominate for November. Finds must be made before the end of the month. Nominations will close on Dec. 2.

[+Square Bear]

Nominations are up for the month of December, and voting is open for cache of the month for November.

[+WeightMan]

Just a quick reminder that the December nominations are open. Caches must have been found by the nominator during the month of December. Nominations will close at the end of the day on January 2. Voting will start on the third.

 

There is a thread on rules here, with an open question as to whether voting should be delayed each month to allow cachers to find the nominees before they vote. If you have an opinion on that matter, be sure to post to that thread.

[+WeightMan]

Just a note that, at this time, there are three nominations for the December Cache of the Month. Winners get a 2005 Washington Geocoin. There are only two more days to find a cache for nomination and four more days to nominate.

[+WeightMan]

There are only a few days left in January so it is time for the monthly reminder. Caches nominated for COTM must be found by next Tuesday. Nominations will close on Feb. 2 and voting will start then and end on Feb. 10.