Cache At Groundspeak Headquarters?

[+Eye Cacher]

Is there some kind of tribute cache in Seattle at Groundspeak? I have tried to locate one by keyword search, but have not been successful.

[+Eye Cacher]

And if not, shouldn't there be?

[BRTango]

Looking at Google Earth, there appears to be a few caches not far from Groundspeak HQ. Queen Anne Qunadry being the closest to their listed address. It is not a tribute cache to Groundspeak.

 

If someone were so inclined to put in a tribute cache, it looks like it would end up being at least 2 blocks (the requisite .10 miles) away from the Groundspeak HQ.

[+sbell111]

As I recall, their listed address is not their address.

[BRTango]

Ahhh... sneaky them. Is it maybe a puzzle or multi address? go to that address and find the next address, fill in the answers and find the real address?

[+nfa]

There is, or there used to be, a cache in the GC HQ that was by invitation only...I don't know the number, and am not even positive about its existence, but it's been mentioned a number of times here in the forums...

 

Jamie

[+clearpath]

Yeah, I hear there is a cache at the home of everyone that works at GC.com headquarters. They love all of us and can't wait until we show-up on their doorstep. "Hi honey, I'm hoooome!"

[+sbell111]

Take a look around here. Would you really want any of us popping in unannounced?

[+Cardinal Red]

There is, or there used to be, a cache in the GC HQ that was by invitation only...I don't know the number, and am not even positive about its existence, but it's been mentioned a number of times here in the forums...

 

Jamie

 

Groundspeak Headquarters

[magellan315]

Their is a plaque at the site of the first cache hidden and Geocache at its location. Can't find the web page for it.

[+WeightMan]

Original Stash Tribute Plaque

[+Eye Cacher]

WOW...How do you get an invite? That would be incredible!

 

I've got to get to the Original Stash as well and pay homage.

[dashmn210]

Try this: GCK25B http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...81-782a6e14c00b

 

Also try http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...p;#entry3318921

Edited April 6, 2008 by dashmn210

[+briansnat]

WOW...How do you get an invite? That would be incredible!

 

I've got to get to the Original Stash as well and pay homage.

 

It says so on the page:

 

"There are two ways to obtain the coordinates for this cache: by special invitation or appointment using the contact address."

 

If you're planning on being in the neighborhood, you can make an appointment to stop in. As you can see on the page many people have.

[+mtn-man]

Plan on a Friday if at all possible. That is the day they prefer.

[+Ltljon]

WOW...How do you get an invite? That would be incredible!

You gotta be a Platinum Member.

[+mtn-man]

Na, they love everybody (especially on Fridays).

 

Platinum members get ice cream.

[+The Jester]

Na, they love everybody (especially on Fridays).

 

Platinum members get ice cream.

But watch out, that platinum ice cream is hard on the dental work!

[+BBWolf+3Pigs]

Na, they love everybody (especially on Fridays).

 

And they love you even more when you bring a box of Top Pot donuts!

[+Quiggle]

Plan on a Friday if at all possible. That is the day they prefer.

Because they're off.

[+OReviewer]

Platinum members get ice cream.

 

Ice Cream?!? I only got juice (but it was good!)

[+wimseyguy]

You must have been there on Jim Jones day.

[+steve p]

Groundspeak Headquarters

Looking at the map on the cache page, I have kayaked right over the posted coordinates. Yes, I do realize that the cache is not actually at the posted coordinates. But that is a fun place to kayak.

[fishdirt]

Speaking of the headquarters. As I read the orgins of it I came across an old friend's name. Mike Teague. Awesome guitar player. Does anyone know how I can get a hold of him? been about 11 years now.

[+Chuy!]

The Groundspeak Headquarters puzzle cache is archived - why are finds allowed?

 

Isn't this cache prohibited under the commercial guidelines?

[+sbell111]

Speaking of the headquarters. As I read the orgins of it I came across an old friend's name. Mike Teague. Awesome guitar player. Does anyone know how I can get a hold of him? been about 11 years now.

Email him through his profile page.

[+wandering4cache]

Ice cream on Fridays? Darn!

 

We went on a Monday and received a Groundspeak Lackey coin from Signal instead. Very happy with the coin.

[fishdirt]

Speaking of the headquarters. As I read the orgins of it I came across an old friend's name. Mike Teague. Awesome guitar player. Does anyone know how I can get a hold of him? been about 11 years now.

Email him through his profile page.

 

Holy crap! That's HIM! Thanks sooo much!

[fishdirt]

Just got to say thanks again. It was great hearing from him. If he were my son I'd be proud he was the first geocacher haha. You guys are great.

[+mtn-man]

His profile is a hoot. What a picture!

I am glad you reported back whether it was him or not. Amazing story.

[fishdirt]

His profile is a hoot. What a picture!

I am glad you reported back whether it was him or not. Amazing story.

 

Just amazing how small a world this is. Back in the day all we talked about was guitar stuff and regular everyday things. Nothing remotely like geocaching (he had a lot of good ideas and things he was doing back then so if he mentioned it it was just a topic to talk about). He showed me a lot of cool things on guitar. Real cool guy and a hoot drunk.

[+gebskab]

The Groundspeak Headquarters puzzle cache is archived - why are finds allowed?

 

Isn't this cache prohibited under the commercial guidelines?

 

I've logged an archived cache. It was still there.

 

Good call on the commercial guidlines. But just like mom and dad used to say, "because I said so".

[+sTeamTraen]

We went on a Monday and received a Groundspeak Lackey coin from Signal instead. Very happy with the coin.

 

I suspect we don't want to know how the poor lackey who has to dress up as Signal gets chosen.

[+The Jester]

The Groundspeak Headquarters puzzle cache is archived - why are finds allowed?

 

Isn't this cache prohibited under the commercial guidelines?

 

I've logged an archived cache. It was still there.

 

Good call on the commercial guidlines. But just like mom and dad used to say, "because I said so".

I'm sure they asked for an exception to the commercial guidelines and were granted one...

[+TrailGators]

The Groundspeak Headquarters puzzle cache is archived - why are finds allowed?

 

Isn't this cache prohibited under the commercial guidelines?

 

I've logged an archived cache. It was still there.

 

Good call on the commercial guidlines. But just like mom and dad used to say, "because I said so".

I'm sure they asked for an exception to the commercial guidelines and were granted one...

[+...The Girl]

The Groundspeak Headquarters puzzle cache is archived - why are finds allowed?

 

Isn't this cache prohibited under the commercial guidelines?

If you're referring to the cache I *think* you're referring to, it wasn't a Groundspeak Headquarters cache. It was merely located near HQ. (Yes, there is actually a cache inside HQ) The archived cache was a masterpiece and if you missed it, you missed a true lesson in urban caching. I can tell you with absolute certainty, any logged finds will be deleted.

 

If you're *not* referring to that particular cache, then never mind. Nothing to see here. Move along.

[+mtn-man]

If you're referring to the cache I *think* you're referring to, it wasn't a Groundspeak Headquarters cache. It was merely located near HQ. (Yes, there is actually a cache inside HQ) The archived cache was a masterpiece and if you missed it, you missed a true lesson in urban caching. I can tell you with absolute certainty, any logged finds will be deleted.

I think they are talking about the other cache, but the one you speak of was indeed a work of art. The lackeys had a great time heckling me as I was trying to figure it out. Last time I was there I expressed that I was sad to see it had been removed. It was a great one.

[+...The Girl]

If you're referring to the cache I *think* you're referring to, it wasn't a Groundspeak Headquarters cache. It was merely located near HQ. (Yes, there is actually a cache inside HQ) The archived cache was a masterpiece and if you missed it, you missed a true lesson in urban caching. I can tell you with absolute certainty, any logged finds will be deleted.

I think they are talking about the other cache, but the one you speak of was indeed a work of art. The lackeys had a great time heckling me as I was trying to figure it out. Last time I was there I expressed that I was sad to see it had been removed. It was a great one.

Oh, I forgot about that one. You're probably right!

[+beagle39z]

Groundspeak Headquarters - also known as the "lily pad" - moved to the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle in October 2009. The Headquarters cache (GCK25B) is part of the "Triad" - one of the ultimate geocaching goals. To complete the Triad, geocachers must log the HQ cache, the original geocache location (GCGV0P) and the Project A.P.E. cache Mission 9: Tunnel of Light (GC1169).

[jholly]

Groundspeak Headquarters - also known as the "lily pad" - moved to the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle in October 2009. The Headquarters cache (GCK25B) is part of the "Triad" - one of the ultimate geocaching goals. To complete the Triad, geocachers must log the HQ cache, the original geocache location (GCGV0P) and the Project A.P.E. cache Mission 9: Tunnel of Light (GC1169).

Of course you won't ever be able to log the A.P.E cache. It has been archived for over a month.

[Mr.Yuck]

Groundspeak Headquarters - also known as the "lily pad" - moved to the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle in October 2009. The Headquarters cache (GCK25B) is part of the "Triad" - one of the ultimate geocaching goals. To complete the Triad, geocachers must log the HQ cache, the original geocache location (GCGV0P) and the Project A.P.E. cache Mission 9: Tunnel of Light (GC1169).

Of course you won't ever be able to log the A.P.E cache. It has been archived for over a month.

 

Oops. But I have a funny feeling someone with 7 posts who doesn't follow the forums very much was planning on doing the Triad real soon.

[+addisonbr]

Groundspeak Headquarters - also known as the "lily pad" - moved to the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle in October 2009. The Headquarters cache (GCK25B) is part of the "Triad" - one of the ultimate geocaching goals. To complete the Triad, geocachers must log the HQ cache, the original geocache location (GCGV0P) and the Project A.P.E. cache Mission 9: Tunnel of Light (GC1169).

Of course you won't ever be able to log the A.P.E cache. It has been archived for over a month.

To be fair, compared with how long this thread had been lying dormant, a month really isn't very much time at all.

[+sword fern]

Groundspeak Headquarters - also known as the "lily pad" - moved to the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle in October 2009. The Headquarters cache (GCK25B) is part of the "Triad" - one of the ultimate geocaching goals. To complete the Triad, geocachers must log the HQ cache, the original geocache location (GCGV0P) and the Project A.P.E. cache Mission 9: Tunnel of Light (GC1169).

Of course you won't ever be able to log the A.P.E cache. It has been archived for over a month.

Well, Hypno has finally had his tribute cache published. GC300N0

 

I think it replaces the A.P.E cache in the triad.

[+popokiiti]

A local cacher had find #10,000 at GSHQ and it shows in his profile here.