+vespax Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I refer you all to Mouse Hunt to start this topic. I am wondering what makes a good cache and what makes an annoying cache. The last to find this cache spent 5 hours searching for one of the clues. She finally got it, but she must have been fustrated at some point. Should I change the clues to offer a little more help or should I leave it as it is? I have to say I respect her for the effort. 5 hours! Without a phone call asking for a clue. Amazing. I have also received an email from another cape cacher (female) asking if it is safe to do alone. What would everyone consider for a woman to do while caching alone for this cache. Do it or not? I thought it was a safe area, but your opinions please. OK, and to end I have to admit I take a certain amount of pride in having people struggle finding this cache. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Leave it as it is!!! As for being safe, we think so. As long as one doesn't do this too late. While we were finishing off the cache there were plenty of joggers and people walking their dogs. Quote Link to comment
+triptrick Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 (edited) Well reading the logs, I say maybe wp2 might need a small clue, or move it a bit to make it a fraction easier..... otherwise I say let 'em suffer! Your Cache Ratings show it is going to be tough... I have spent hours on a certain cache aswell by TeamTGF, maybe not quite 5 hours, but enough. One feels so chuffed when you do get it that it makes you forget about the frustration... for me anyway. Hey this is Geocacing after all. The Hunt is what it is all about. Not So? On the Safety aspect, One can Never give guarentee's on safety. One just never knows. I have by-passed 2 caches in my short 84 finds because it looked to be un safe. especially females! One needs to take it on it;s merits and decide on the day. Hopefully everything will pan out ok. Would hate to read a post of someone getting hurt at the hands of another person / people or something nasty like that while out caching. There is the risk of hurting oneself on a tricky cache hunt but thats another question entirely. Anyway that's my 2c worth. Edited June 18, 2007 by triptrick Quote Link to comment
+bear&fox Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Don't change a thing. The cache difficulty rating promises frustration or fun (which of the two depends on how strong your morning coffee was). If anything I think most found the second clue's co-ords a little off, and boy there are many spots for a little critter to hide! I think the area is perfectly safe during the day. Great cache. Make 'em work! Bear Quote Link to comment
+tomtwogates Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 My two cents worth - I went and found the first clue - no problem - then onto the second, I believed my GPS at first and I guess that's where the mistake came in, I see now that it could be up to 20m out - but didn't spend five hours, don't have the patience and didn't find it, but I will be back to widen my search. I guess if I don't find it next time I might have to call someone for a further clue! As for the safety - there was no one up there while I was hunting through the bush and not much traffic on the road either - so one has to be aware. Quote Link to comment
+Larks Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I still want to do this one, and I definately don't want any sympathy clues! It's not like it's impossible or hasn't been found at all.. My Vote: Leave it as it is. Quote Link to comment
+Goofster Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Hey Larks, let me know when you plan to hunt the mouse. I want to come and watch you sweat!! Quote Link to comment
+The Huskies Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I want to come to!!! Quote Link to comment
+g.i.s. Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I am the determined 5-hour cache-seeker, and I also say 'leave it as it is'. My GPS co-ords were off by about 20m, but it was good fun searching for it. In the end I did have to phone Discombob to help me out. Other people are finding it, so leave it as it is. And I also recogn it's fine to do alone... A very satisfying cache, once I'd actually found it! Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 (edited) Hey Larks, let me know when you plan to hunt the mouse. I want to come and watch you sweat!! EXCELLENT!!! We hear from a certain zoologist that oats and peanut butter are best for catching mice. Better bring plenty!! Edited June 26, 2007 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
+Goofster Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Ooh, here's a wicked thought: When we know that Larks is coming down to hunt the mouse, we set up an event cache at the same time. The qualification to attend the event is finding the mouse. Then we can all sit back and have fun watching others try to find it! Gosh, I'm just plain nasty! Quote Link to comment
+vespax Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 hehe. Let's make a morning out of it! Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 hehe. Let's make a morning out of it! EXCELLENT!!! Quote Link to comment
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