Jeep 4x4 2006 Geocaching Challenge

2.2k · July 14, 2006

We will all get a letter saying " Since you were not at the Bash, NO JEEP FOR YOU"

I hope they where not the only ones to get them. That is what I liked about mailing them this year. They have always given them to groups for events in the past and mailing them was a fair way of getting them out. At the event the "CLICK" horded them . I know one person who every so often releases WJTB'S with zero miles on them.

what event are you referring to? if it's geobash this year, we had to practically sign our lives away to get one.

at last year's bash we were allowed only one on saturday. there were so many left on sunday morning, they were begging people to take them. no one wanted them.

if there is a "click"(sic), it must be a pretty big one. there were at least 500 people attending this year's bash.

most of those people never even come to the main forums.

July 14, 2006

I was talking about the local chapters that put on events to pass out the jeeps.

2.2k · July 14, 2006

I was talking about the local chapters that put on events to pass out the jeeps.

thats who were begging us to take the white jeeps last year. it sure wasn't the folks at Groundspeak. they would only let us have one and we had to register the jeeps when we got them.

there were over 400 people at last years bash, from all over the country, and we were so 'greedy' that they had to beg us to take the jeeps.

July 14, 2006

I was talking about the local chapters that put on events to pass out the jeeps.

So did you go to the events?

Like uper, I had about a half-dozen Jeeps from Geobash because there were so many still available on Sunday morning. I took them to some of our Chicago-area events and even there I still had trouble giving them away because our local group had received some and distributed ALL of them -- a large number by placing them in caches, and the others at events.

If you have issues with how your own local group distributed them, you should take it up with your group. If the problem is that you didn't attend the events where they were available, that's not their fault.

1.5k · July 17, 2006

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So, looks like this week we will be playing that fun game "JEEP or NO JEEP"

July 17, 2006

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So, looks like this week we will be playing that fun game "JEEP or NO JEEP"

I'll get us started as the mail just arrived.

NO JEEP today.

July 17, 2006

**bump**

So, looks like this week we will be playing that fun game "JEEP or NO JEEP"

Actually, you can count on NO JEEP for this entire week. We have not mailed any of them yet. They will likely start shipping at the end of this week.

July 17, 2006

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So, looks like this week we will be playing that fun game "JEEP or NO JEEP"

Actually, you can count on NO JEEP for this entire week. We have not mailed any of them yet. They will likely start shipping at the end of this week.

You say "WE" as if you have something to do with mailing them? If so, When and How are you deciding who get the jeeps in the mail?

July 17, 2006

And to add to that... is there a cut-off date on submitting the requests? I looked for a "must be submitted by.." line on the Jeep page but was unable to find one.

9.4k · July 17, 2006

**bump**

So, looks like this week we will be playing that fun game "JEEP or NO JEEP"

Actually, you can count on NO JEEP for this entire week. We have not mailed any of them yet. They will likely start shipping at the end of this week.

You say "WE" as if you have something to do with mailing them?

Well yeah.

If so, When and How are you deciding who get the jeeps in the mail?

First in, first out.

Just a tip, but cut down on the caffeine.

9.4k · July 17, 2006

And to add to that... is there a cut-off date on submitting the requests? I looked for a "must be submitted by.." line on the Jeep page but was unable to find one.

When they're gone.

July 17, 2006

Thanks Brian and Jeremy for the info -- it helps cut down on the jeep-angst!

6.5k · July 17, 2006

**bump**

So, looks like this week we will be playing that fun game "JEEP or NO JEEP"

Actually, you can count on NO JEEP for this entire week. We have not mailed any of them yet. They will likely start shipping at the end of this week.

Shouldn't this have been typed with the Soup Nazi accent?

psst wandering 360-check out his forum title and maybe also the About Groundspeak page.

.....or should we call you ringbone?

3.1k · July 17, 2006

I hope to then in the next few weeks to be able to say "I was JEEPED!"

I hope that us on the east coast have a chance to get a bunch. If they are first come, first served than all that mail that is closer to Washington will get there before the mail from out this way.

July 17, 2006

**bump**

So, looks like this week we will be playing that fun game "JEEP or NO JEEP"

Actually, you can count on NO JEEP for this entire week. We have not mailed any of them yet. They will likely start shipping at the end of this week.

Shouldn't this have been typed with the Soup Nazi accent?

Yeah. I was expected a "No JEEP for YOU!" or the like.

But remember, the Soup Nazi always did it for good reasons...

You haven't found enough caches, no JEEP for YOU!!

You have too many DNF, no JEEP for YOU!!

Your posts are idiotic, no JEEP for YOU!!!

(I think you get the idea... if not, no JEEP for YOU)

July 17, 2006

But remember, the Soup Nazi always did it for good reasons...

You haven't found enough caches, no JEEP for YOU!!

You have too many DNF, no JEEP for YOU!!

Your posts are idiotic, no JEEP for YOU!!!

(I think you get the idea... if not, no JEEP for YOU)

Good stuff! There will be cache for you.

July 17, 2006

Joined 30 January 04, 1st post -- I love it!

July 17, 2006

Joined 30 January 04, 1st post -- I love it!

Ever see the movie "The Manchurian Candidate"??? In similar fashion, "Sleeper Sock Puppets" can be awakened from their slumber to fulfill some special purpose in the forums.

Speaking of which, let me take this opportunity to deliver a message to another agent, Billy KAOS:

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Post, Billy, post. Tell everyone about Jeep Angst.

1.5k · July 18, 2006

All kidding aside, thanks to J and B for popping in and giving us an update about the jeeps.

July 19, 2006

Joined 30 January 04, 1st post -- I love it!

Ever see the movie "The Manchurian Candidate"??? In similar fashion, "Sleeper Sock Puppets" can be awakened from their slumber to fulfill some special purpose in the forums.

Speaking of which, let me take this opportunity to deliver a message to another agent, Billy KAOS:

Post, Billy, post. Tell everyone about Jeep Angst.

The Queen of Hearts was the code to take down the forums for 24 hours.

The Queen of Clubs was the code to bang the drum regarding Jeep Angst.

Reset to code Alpha Charlie Victor Echo and destroy this current code.

July 19, 2006

The 2006 Jeep 4x4 Form asks for your "Physical Mailing Address". But what about those (like me) that don't have a mail box at their physical address and only a PO Box?

Will they be shipped to the PO Box or by UPS to us? Or are we just out of luck! :laughing:

Having our mail stolen and replacing 3 mail boxes because they were either battered by 2X4 swinging yahoos, stolen and ran over. :laughing: I went to the safety of a PO Box.

July 19, 2006

I'm at a loss as to why so many people would be so excited to go out of their way to promote some corporation for little or no remuneration. Then there's the whole notion of whether or not this sport/hobby is going to be turned into one big brothel for marketers. I've seen absolut geocoins and I imagine there are many other corporations that have identified this market as ripe for suckers who will forward their corporate brand all across the universe for free. Pardon me if I find this kind of depressing. You truck all across the country to find a cache, only to be bombarded with commercials. It seems to me, if I wanted corporate advertising, I'd be back at home sitting on my a** in the living room watching tv instead of exploring the world. But that's just my opinion.

Of course I'll still sign up for one of those things, because I'm a total hypocrite.

Edited July 19, 2006 by arpegio

9.4k · July 19, 2006

Of course I'll still sign up for one of those things, because I'm a total hypocrite.

Ooh! Shiny!

9.4k · July 19, 2006

Will they be shipped to the PO Box or by UPS to us? Or are we just out of luck!

Good old USPS.

1.7k · July 19, 2006

I'm at a loss as to why so many people would be so excited to go out of their way to promote some corporation for little or no remuneration...Of course I'll still sign up for one of those things, because I'm a total hypocrite.

I figured the $0.39 stamp to send in the request form was a low cost of entry for getting my hands on a brand new TB. Sure it's not mine, but I get the enjoyment of releasing a new TB into the wild. Plus there's no loss on my part if it goes missing later on. Of course, this is assuming I got my form in early enough to receive one of the TBs.

July 19, 2006

Let's not forget that there is a contest. Most people probably don't participate, but it's a lot of fun for those of us who do.

July 19, 2006

Will they be shipped to the PO Box or by UPS to us? Or are we just out of luck!

Good old USPS.

:blink: :mad: :laughing: Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Thanks

July 19, 2006

... promote some corporation for little or no remuneration. Then there's ...

remuneration .... I love cool words

If corporations want to support our hobby then I say all the better. If Jeep and Absolut are putting trackables out there that cost us nothing to pursue then great. I'm not bothered at all if the TB or Coin was purchased by a corporation or an individual. I does the same for me either way.

July 21, 2006

As for me I dont care if people use it to advertise, why not its cheep and they way Geocaching is catchng on, it just may be a cheep way to advertise. And since of course I dont care I did send a form in for a Jeep TB the day after they were avaliable so hopefully I get one! And ya its not mine, but I got to release it and ill watch it, and if it becomes MIA im out what........ one stamp and once envelope and my time.......its worth it.

18.9k · July 21, 2006

Waited a while but sent one in today. Probably the 5,501st request.

July 25, 2006

Anyone get a GJTB in the mail yet?

2.7k · July 25, 2006

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So, looks like this week we will be playing that fun game "JEEP or NO JEEP"

Actually, you can count on NO JEEP for this entire week. We have not mailed any of them yet. They will likely start shipping at the end of this week.

Shouldn't this have been typed with the Soup Nazi accent?

Yeah. I was expected a "No JEEP for YOU!" or the like.

But remember, the Soup Nazi always did it for good reasons...

You haven't found enough caches, no JEEP for YOU!!

You have too many DNF, no JEEP for YOU!!

Your posts are idiotic, no JEEP for YOU!!!

(I think you get the idea... if not, no JEEP for YOU)

I can't believe you forgot...

You live in Alaska, no JEEP for YOU!!!

You live in Hawaii, no JEEP for YOU!!!

1.4k · July 28, 2006

18 more days until the contest starts. Anyone get a GJTB in the mail yet?

Got mine today in the mail!!! W0000H0OOOOO :lol: !!!!!!!!

July 28, 2006

once you print the form, can somebody tell me where to mail it to. Thanks

July 28, 2006

once you print the form, can somebody tell me where to mail it to. Thanks

Use the return address for Groundspeak printed on the form.

July 28, 2006

I've been JEEPED!! I got mine in the mail today!! It's so shiny!!

3.1k · July 28, 2006

The WA folks are getting the Jeeps....so it would be long until Jeeps are spread across the country!

I hope I get mine soon!

1.4k · July 28, 2006

THANK YOU :lol: :lol: . Got mine in the mail today.

July 28, 2006

boohoo :lol: ...I don't have one yet. I'm so jealous of Harriet. Can Groundspeak tell me whether I'm getting one or not (that's probably a lot to ask...but I just had to ask)

9.4k · July 28, 2006

We still have Jeeps. All orders received so far have been filled.

July 28, 2006

Yea! Got my Jeep in today's mail!

2.8k · July 28, 2006

We still have Jeeps. All orders received so far have been filled.

I take that to mean if you received a form from a member, they will be recieving a jeep?

July 28, 2006

I got mine today!

*hophophop*

Now to find a good place to release my precious.

9.4k · July 28, 2006

We still have Jeeps. All orders received so far have been filled.

I take that to mean if you received a form from a member, they will be recieving a jeep?

I can't guarantee it due to acts of god, envelopes falling off the mail truck, etc. But otherwise yes. Some greedy people sending multiple requests may be sorely disappointed though.

1.5k · July 28, 2006

Got my Jeep today, so that makes 4 I know of in PA.

July 28, 2006

There is now at least one Green Jeep in Central/Southeastern CT

July 28, 2006

Is it too late to put a request in the mail for one even if I am on the far East Coast?

9.4k · July 28, 2006

Is it too late to put a request in the mail for one even if I am on the far East Coast?

After the Thursday mailer you may be in the back of the line - but it's hard to tell since we've never done it this way. For postage it's worth a try still I think.

July 28, 2006

There's at least one GJTB in eastern Massachusetts!

GJTB Brawley Peaks (NV)

1.9k · July 28, 2006

Got my Jeep today, so that makes 4 I know of in PA.

Make that 5! :lol:

Jeep 4x4 2006 Geocaching Challenge

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