+lordelph Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks to pieces_of_8, I took an Anglia News crew out geocaching a few weeks ago, and the segment aired today. They did a rather good job of it I think. Should bring a few newbies into the fold, my wife has already been stopped in the school playground by strangers wanting more information! Watch online Downloadable video here (12MB) Yes I did my own cache, but I didn't want to risk a DNF! Quote
+daytribe Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Excellent work Lordelph. Anglia did do well didn't they. Quote
+The Golem Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I'd like to watch it but the old ball and chain is moaning that she can't hear Big Brother! Quote
+Nellies Knackers Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) It didn't look that realistic though, no waist deep swamp, no neck high gorse, no nettles or brambles, no being on the wrong side of a river, no mud in sight and not once did you go headlong down a big slope. Call that cacheing! Edit to add: Apart from that it was a great bit of publicity very well done. Edited June 21, 2006 by Nellies Knackers Quote
+GAZ Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Well done, looked good to me.....even the presenters had good things to say about it. That kind of portayal can only be good for the geocaching in general. Gaz Quote
+Bear and Ragged Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Cheat! It's a multi -you never worked out the clues! Excellent work on the programme though. Well done! G Quote
+currykev Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) NICE 1 Sir..I thought it a good "Quick Guide" to our infatuation.Now thats one cache that'll be muggled very soon,I'm sure. Edited June 21, 2006 by currykev Quote
+lordelph Posted June 21, 2006 Author Posted June 21, 2006 I popped up the cache the night before to ensure it was well stocked and found it had been completed cleaned out - no swaps at all, even the pencil sharpener for the log book had gone. Thankfully, the log book was still there. So it's probably already had some unwanted attention and I'll most likely archive it once I've placed a replacement cache. However, through the magic of television, the featured spot isn't actually the real hide, it was just a bit easier to film there Quote
+currykev Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) However, through the magic of television, the featured spot isn't actually the real hide, it was just a bit easier to film there smile.gif And I thought the cache had a hidden camera to film your daughter's find. So it's probably already had some unwanted attention and I'll most likely archive it once I've placed a replacement cache. If you archive it that means you have 0 (zero) hidden caches.....Don't do it!! Edited June 21, 2006 by currykev Quote
+Alibags Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Very good. I am not unhappy to be represented by such a positive little vid. A question - why do all geocaching vids feature comedy speeded up searching and heroic music. It must be a television convention, or something? Quote
+currykev Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) A question - why do all geocaching vids feature comedy speeded up searching and heroic music. You obviously haven't seen me looking for caches....And that music is great on my ipod as I search through the forest of nettles. Edited June 21, 2006 by currykev Quote
+G Force Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 After just watching it all I can say is BRILLIANT !!! Well done and I can see a lot of newbies coming from your area. Quote
shadaf Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 You have found your 15 mins of fame!! yeh hope you had as much fun filming as everyone has had watching, i have only known about geocaching for a few weeks and i am so hooked and have even got my mate hooked , she set of out on a hunt the day after i told her about it !!! Quote
+MartyBartfast Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 A very good piece - well done. But can you provide a version with all shots of Deefer edited out - cos when my kids see him/her they're gonna want one too! Quote
+SUp3rFM & Cruella Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Very, very nice story. Well done to you all. Quote
+Alibags Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 ....that music is great on my ipod as I search through the forest of nettles. Hope your IPod is waterproof as it's the trough in store for you!! Quote
+badger Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 (edited) Very good Paul, but who was that bloke with your wife??? He was clean shaven and had brushed his hair! Can't have been you!!! :anicute: Edited June 22, 2006 by mattwaggie Quote
+TMM-Sarah Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Cracking work Paul. Lets not forget the rest of the family as well... Hopefully it should go a long way to getting geocaching out in to the public domain. Gareth The Morgan Mob Quote
+Inukshuk and Arwen Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Great job! I bet your kids loved seeing themselves on the telly. They'll never forget it cute dog too - daren't let my daughter see it.... Well done! Gary Quote
+ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Great bit of telly, nice one The Elphs!!!!! I just can't help feeling a bit sorry for the girls when they are a bit older and their new boyfreinds get sat in front of the telly to watch their fifteen minutes though Quote
+lordelph Posted June 22, 2006 Author Posted June 22, 2006 Apparently you can order DVDs from Anglia for items like this, so I'll get a copy - both to put a higher quality version online and to embarrass my two girls in later life.... Quote
+Simply Paul Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Excellent stuff. Liked the little montage bit in the middle when the music goes a bit Indiana Jones. Very well put together and clearly explained while making the point that it's a fun pastime. Well done Elphs! Quote
+Team Vorvik Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 Another good plug for our hobby IMHO thats a good thing.... well done LE Cant wait to see a high res version. TV Quote
+Sensei TSKC Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 (edited) Oss! Edited June 25, 2006 by Sensei TSKC Quote
+trailbuster Posted June 25, 2006 Posted June 25, 2006 (edited) just watched the video and I have to say it is qite good. Your girls looked great and I too like the middle bit with the music. Wish all our caches went that easy. Edited June 25, 2006 by trailbuster Quote
+KiwiGary Posted June 26, 2006 Posted June 26, 2006 Great stuff Paul, Sarah and the girls. We really enjoyed watching someone we know on telly. It was a great little piece about the hobby/pastime/sport. See ya...Gary and Margaret Quote
+John Stead Posted June 27, 2006 Posted June 27, 2006 Well done to all of you - I enjoyed that! Quote
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