+Foothills Drifter Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Howdy...... I posted a reply to a post and refered to G.C'ing as a hobby. Am I correct? Or does it all depend how serious and 'into it' you are. It could be a sport or a hobby...... Vern... Quote Link to comment
docdigit Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 You left out game... Doc Quote Link to comment
+Bill & Tammy Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Howdy...... I posted a reply to a post and refered to G.C'ing as a hobby. Am I correct? Or does it all depend how serious and 'into it' you are. It could be a sport or a hobby...... Vern... Wikipedia defines it as an outdoor "activity"; Geocaching Quote Link to comment
+Woodbutcher68 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) It's neither a sport nor a hobby, it's an obsession! Edited February 26, 2006 by Woodbutcher68 Quote Link to comment
+Foothills Drifter Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 Howdy...... Well...from the looks of things...it's everything except what I thouht it was The search goes on..... Vern... Quote Link to comment
Wrath9 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I went to a event last night and this other cacher ask me now long have I been playing the game???I thought it was a hobby..along with other hobbies....cv Quote Link to comment
+VO2WW Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Hmmmmm, I would say it is first and foremost it is an activity, one which can be a game. As a game or an activity it can be, and often is, a hobby. In my opinion I don't think it could be considered a sport but yes it can become an obsession, often do. Quote Link to comment
+wizard1974uk Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I think geocaching can be what ever you want it to be, I see it as a hobby, even though I am taking it seriously. Quote Link to comment
+Frodo13 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Obsession also works here. As everybody has already said or at least thought a hobby does not always require a time clock, a score, other players, a referee, uniforms, special equipment, training, etc. Oh wait, what side of the argument was I on? OK, a sport requires some competition, colorful fans, corporate sponsorship, steriods, explotation of child labor to produce high priced shoes.... darn, I can't seem to get it all together. OK, I can at least say Geocaching is more fun than watching Olympic curling replays on TEVO. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Main Entry: sport Function: noun 1 a : a source of diversion : RECREATION (1) : physical activity engaged in for pleasure Main Entry: hobby Function: noun 1: a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation Looks like its both to me! Quote Link to comment
+AuntieWeasel Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 When this topic comes up, I always vote "sport" -- because there has to be ONE sport in my life I didn't totally suck at. Please? Pleeeeeease??? Quote Link to comment
+Jimblonduk Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Main Entry: hobbyFunction: noun 1: a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation Relaxation ????? .... I just dont think so. Up mountain, down dale, thru the brush and in all kinds of hideous weather...... Definitley NOT relaxing But totally fun and obsessive Quote Link to comment
bogleman Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Ask a FTF hound if it is a hobby or a SPORT. I go with sport myself, I have ventured after a few that were well beyone the hobby aspect of caching. Quote Link to comment
+HaLiJuSaPa Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Wikipedia defines it as an outdoor "activity"; Geocaching Actually, they initially had the whole "sport" vs. "game" vs. "hobby" debate in the entry, but then simply called it an "activity". Personally I think it is a cross between a game and a hobby. More a hobby, the main reason I barely consider it a game and not really a sport is that there's no good competitive measurement, for most of the measurements, skill is either based on one's time/ability to do more/many or based on a subjective rating. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) I called it a sport once and my wife gave me one of those looks and asked if it was in the Olympics. So now I just call it a pastime. Edited February 26, 2006 by BlueDeuce Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 It's a RASH. Recreational, Activity, Sport, Hobby. The one thing it's not is a game. Quote Link to comment
+KoosKoos Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I called it a sport once and my wife gave me one of those looks and asked if it was in the Olympics. So now I just call it a pastime. Hmm, if the olympics are the test, I guess the NFL isn't about sports.... I go with hobby myself...to me, sports have rules, scores, and winners. Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 It is definitely an addiction! Quote Link to comment
+atascadero Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I think geocaching can be what ever you want it to be I agree. I kinda dislike labels but understand they serve a purpose for some. If pressed, I'd say a fun outdoor activity with aspects of sport and game depending on how you decide to approach it. In the end, for me, to answer the question. What is geocaching to you? I'd answer, enjoyable! Quote Link to comment
+humanloofa Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Golf is called a sport but I get more exercise caching. If you live by the numbers alone than it could be a sport. If you go by just having fun and enjoying it than it is a hobby. I think I'll just call it and obssesive activity and leave it there. Quote Link to comment
+Foothills Drifter Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 Howdy...... Thankx for all your replys (sofar...) I really enjoy this 'outdoor activity', it's a nice 'hobby' and if I don't get too 'obsessed' with it my wife will be a good 'sport' about it. It's a 'past time' that can be relaxing (if ya find what you're lookin for...) Oh well.....you get the point Vern... Quote Link to comment
+HaLiJuSaPa Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I called it a sport once and my wife gave me one of those looks and asked if it was in the Olympics. So now I just call it a pastime. Hmm, if the olympics are the test, I guess the NFL isn't about sports.... I go with hobby myself...to me, sports have rules, scores, and winners. And I guess that means that baseball and softball will cease to be sports after 2008 Quote Link to comment
SPKr Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Geocaching can't be a sport, there's no ball (or puck, for you northerners) involved. Well, unless you find a ball in one, then there is a ball involved. I just call it fun, a heckuva way to spend an afternoon (or a whole day for that matter). Scott Quote Link to comment
+JDandDD Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Geocaching can't be a sport, there's no ball (or puck, for you northerners) involved. Well, unless you find a ball in one, then there is a ball involved. I just call it fun, a heckuva way to spend an afternoon (or a whole day for that matter). I found a puck in one. So, ball and puck must be sport. Or is that a game played by hobbyists as a sport? JDandDD Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I called it a sport once and my wife gave me one of those looks and asked if it was in the Olympics. So now I just call it a pastime. Hmm, if the olympics are the test, I guess the NFL isn't about sports.... I go with hobby myself...to me, sports have rules, scores, and winners. And I guess that means that baseball and softball will cease to be sports after 2008 I re-asked the wife with no idea of this thread. Me: So, honey, Is geocaching a sport? Her: I don't know, do you think walking is a sport? Her: I tell you what, if you run to every cache then yes it's a sport. There you go! Quote Link to comment
+srt4guy Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Obsession also works here. As everybody has already said or at least thought a hobby does not always require a time clock, a score, other players, a referee, uniforms, special equipment, training, etc. Oh wait, what side of the argument was I on? OK, a sport requires some competition, colorful fans, corporate sponsorship, steriods, explotation of child labor to produce high priced shoes.... darn, I can't seem to get it all together. OK, I can at least say Geocaching is more fun than watching Olympic curling replays on TEVO. unless it's womens curling, i could watch that all day long!!! it is an addiction. Tim Quote Link to comment
+Foothills Drifter Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) Obsession also works here. As everybody has already said or at least thought a hobby does not always require a time clock, a score, other players, a referee, uniforms, special equipment, training, etc. Oh wait, what side of the argument was I on? OK, a sport requires some competition, colorful fans, corporate sponsorship, steriods, explotation of child labor to produce high priced shoes.... darn, I can't seem to get it all together. OK, I can at least say Geocaching is more fun than watching Olympic curling replays on TEVO. unless it's womens curling, i could watch that all day long!!! it is an addiction. Tim Howdy...... Vern... Edited February 26, 2006 by Foothills Drifter Quote Link to comment
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