+currykev Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Any ideas out there? Quote Link to comment
The Royles Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 By the nettle rash. Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I found them easy to spot last week by the geocaching flags on poles by tents, oh, and the permanent presence of alcohol in one hand! Quote Link to comment
+Mr'D Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 By the nettle rash. Not actually a nettle rash, but a similar 'caching' injury! Youch! Quote Link to comment
+The Bongtwashes Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 The one 'talking' on the phone when it actually rings Quote Link to comment
+harrogate hunters Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 The one who has taken his trousers off looking for a plastic box ! See this cache log ! Quote Link to comment
+kewfriend Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Another geocacher is unmasked trying to retieve a 5/5 cache back in the 1930's. Note the large satchell required to porter the the GPS equipment, which in those days was powered by thermionic valves. Also note that in those days full leggings were standard attire to protect against nettle abuse. We are uncertain as to the benefit of the bobble hat but it is not inconceivable that the long wave reception aerial was somehow concealed within it. Quote Link to comment
+Jackplug Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 We are usually spotted by the presence of Bramble and Mop our Lhasa Apso dogs. Cachers now the dogs better then they now us. Quote Link to comment
+The Bolas Heathens Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 It's the person looking just a little shifty near a bush and pretending to be on the phone, tying a shoelace, taking a photo, [fill in the blanks] whilst carefully eyeing you and hoping you will go away soon (so they can get the cache). Quote Link to comment
+Geo-Kate Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 The strange guy, hiding in a bush in a park, with a camera round his neck, trying to look unconspicious as he fumbles about in the undergrwoth. When done, he will sheepishly emerge, looking around hoping nobody saw him in there, casually brushing off twigs and leaves from his coat. Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 The strange guy, hiding in a bush in a park, with a camera round his neck, trying to look unconspicious as he fumbles about in the undergrwoth. When done, he will sheepishly emerge, looking around hoping nobody saw him in there, casually brushing off twigs and leaves from his coat. Amazing,Geo-Kate.You must be stalking me most weekends I fear. Quote Link to comment
+Alice Band Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 When a small child who has run off ahead with mum or dad's GPS jumps out of their skin when you walk out from behind the bush you've just returned the cache to Quote Link to comment
+chizu Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I've taken to wearing my geocaching lapel badge whenever I'm out so keep an eye out for me! Quote Link to comment
+lordelph Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Along with the Boos, the Bugs, the Ollies and various other pub regulars we developed a handy sign language for identifying cachers in the field. Identifying yourself as cacher to others You see someone in the distance you think might be a fellow cacher Place your hands on head and move them upwards as if feeling the horns on a viking helmet The other cacher, on seeing this signal, will echo it to show recognition Negative response to the "horns" move You see a cacher in the distance make the "horns" move, but you do not wish to engage in conversation or be disturbed Place your fist against your nose and make a twisting motion Making the horns move to a non-cacher You make the horns move and realise your target is not a cacher Continue the upwards motion of your hands and turn it into a nonchalant yawn FTF You are returning from an FTF when you spot another cacher coming towards you Place right hand on (your!) right breast and make a circling motion Double FTF You are returning from an multiple-FTF when you spot another cacher coming towards you Place right hand on right breast, left hand on left breast, and make a circling motions with both These simple actions will surely be of use to the wider caching community and I urge you to adopt them. Maybe I should make a public information film.... Quote Link to comment
NickPick Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 These simple actions will surely be of use to the wider caching community and I urge you to adopt them. Maybe I should make a public information film.... A public information film would be great! Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Can we make a short list of who should star in the double FTF section Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 How about Simply Paul showing us the correct moves while up a tree. Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Yep! he is stacked enough :D Sorry Paul Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Sorry Brian, KerryBug has that part already: Lookie Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 (edited) oh well !!! :D Edited September 8, 2006 by Deego Quote Link to comment
+The HERB5 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Sorry Brian, KerryBug has that part already: Lookie Were they Micros, Standard or Large ones, FTFs that is.... Quote Link to comment
+lordelph Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I've got a pair of virtuals Quote Link to comment
Vanya1 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) I've got a pair of virtuals ooo errr Missus Edited September 11, 2006 by Vanya1 Quote Link to comment
Deceangi Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Quickest and easiest way is to simply shout out ---------------Deceangi-------------and wait to see if steam comes out of the ears and flames out of the nostrils Quote Link to comment
+Jaz666 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Quickest and easiest way is to simply shout out ---------------Deceangi-------------and wait to see if steam comes out of the ears and flames out of the nostrils Ahh, but most of us still haven't figured out how to pronounce that one! There seemed to be a few different suggestions at Shrops Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Detective Constable Angie. DC Angi???? Am I close? Quote Link to comment
Deceangi Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 To hear the correct pronunciation visit Pronunciation Help and type Deceangi into the box (opens a windows media file) For those who can't be bothered it's Dee-sea-angi Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 To hear the correct pronunciation visit Pronunciation Help and type Deceangi into the box (opens a windows media file) For those who can't be bothered it's Dee-sea-angi DING Quote Link to comment
+rutson Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 D,C & G. sounds like part of a multi... Quote Link to comment
+The Biffas Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 D,C & G. sounds like part of a multi... Its also the first 3 gittar chords of many a song, played most of em in a band in the late 60's Quote Link to comment
+SierraFive Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Deceangi are an anciant celtic tribe from North Wales. Apart from a GPS, you can spot a cacher from the number of times he/she has to stop to tie his / her laces in roughly the same spot without looking at their feet!!! Quote Link to comment
Fiona Eliza & Florence Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Another geocacher is unmasked trying to retieve a 5/5 cache back in the 1930's. Note the large satchell required to porter the the GPS equipment, which in those days was powered by thermionic valves. Also note that in those days full leggings were standard attire to protect against nettle abuse. We are uncertain as to the benefit of the bobble hat but it is not inconceivable that the long wave reception aerial was somehow concealed within it. This woman is going bowling not caching. Those shoes are a give away. Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted September 12, 2006 Author Share Posted September 12, 2006 Or she's a Paul Weller fan. Quote Link to comment
Fiona Eliza & Florence Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 These simple actions will surely be of use to the wider caching community and I urge you to adopt them. Maybe I should make a public information film.... You should make a film that can then be used in evidence when that detactive constable arrests you and ties you up in a straight jacket! Quote Link to comment
Vanya1 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Any ideas out there? I have noticed that cachers have a certain mad look in their eye and that when you are talking to them they are always looking around them or peering into bushes instead of looking at you. Quote Link to comment
+Phil and Ruth Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 How about a two-part exchange which will reveal if the other person is a cacher or not: Cacher 1: "Aren't the nettles high for the time of year." Cacher 2: "Yes, and the brambles are too." A negative response may be something like "Yeah, guess so" but only a cacher will give the correct one... Quote Link to comment
+Gruntyv8 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I have made 2 logo stickers to stick on my Landy, so if its in the carpark keep an eye out for me and a little black Staffie called Chalkie. Alan Quote Link to comment
+CANTOR CLAN Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 it`s very easy to spot a cacher just look for some one walking around and around in circles with a gps in one hand and a mobil phone in the other swearing about poor sat covarage Quote Link to comment
+LeadMagnet Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Some years back, my wife and I were walking back along a forest path after successfully completing a multi in the area. Approaching us in the distance was a fairly fast paced hiker holding a small piece of paper. We thought at first he may be a cacher, but quickly tossed that idea aside when we could see no sign of a receiver (or any electronic device for that matter) about his person. Also, he seemed to be moving far too fast down the densely forested (and therefore signal-poor) area to be trying to zero his position. However, our opinion was soon swayed as we watched him pause to look at his paper for the briefest of moments, take a split-second glance at a carefully concealed device in his pocket, and leap straight into the undergrowth off the trail - which happened to be exactly where the first stage of our recently completed multi was located! We walked past him, and noted that this guy must be some sort of super-spy, for there would have been no way to know he was even there had we not seen him "enter". We couldn't resist having a little fun, and as we strolled past we called out. "Good luck!" A looong, long pause. And then a response. Very sheepishly. "Do you know what I'm doing...?" (Luckily, he was doing what we thought he was doing in there, and we had a great chat afterwards!) Quote Link to comment
+wizard1974uk Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 It depends if all cachers go dressed like this: Quote Link to comment
+The Bolas Heathens Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Only for a certain cache in the Brewood area It depends if all cachers go dressed like this: Quote Link to comment
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