+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) Thought I'd mention this caching series here... It has become very popular in NJ & there are also some in Ga. & NY... All are modeled off the first cache... Downtown / Main Street USA: Edison, NJ (GC11H9K)... to date there are 34 caches listed... This is a series by TwoCat... And it would be great if people would place these caches all over... These are generally easy caches that bring you to a bit of Americana... (some are no so easy, but fun)... I'm posting this in the hope there will be interest to keep this series going all around the USA... (or maybe start some in other countries???)... Just remember to e-mail TwoCat so they can update their page with bookmarks for each state... and use the following format to name the cache: " Downtown / Main Street USA: town, state " here's a quote from the original cache page to help you place your own... "Our hope is that new Downtown / Main Street USA caches will start popping up all over the USA. You too can place one: 1. Find a Downtown and/or Main Street and place your cache. 2. Name the Cache: “Downtown / Main Street USA: (town name, state)” 3. In the cache description include the following paragraph: “This cache is part of the “Downtown / Main Street USA" series. Please visit the cache that started it all - Downtown / Main Street USA: Edison, NJ. Here you will find the latest count of caches in the series and find out how you can add your own." 4. When your cache gets approved, e-mail us the waypoint and we will add it to the list of Downtown / Main Street USA caches on this cache page." Edited January 24, 2008 by Peconic Bay Sailors Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Can you rename an existing cache? Quote Link to comment
+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) Can you rename an existing cache? mmmm... good question... I'd ask a moderator or send an e-mail to Groundspeak... I do think it can be done if you just go to your cache and click on "edit lising"... Then just change the cache "nickname" field... but I have never done that... so I don't know if it works... and i don't know what that would do to any existing finders cache logs??? BUT that is a good way to add an existing cache to the series... Hope I have not "opened a can of worms" for TwoCat here... They may have a lot of cache page updating to do!!!! Edited January 24, 2008 by Peconic Bay Sailors Quote Link to comment
+whistler & co. Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Can you rename an existing cache? Why not archive the existing cache, then create a new cache page to fit the above mentioned guidelines? That way the cache will have a new GC# and the people who have already found it can refind and relog it without incurring the wrath of the one cache = one smiley people. A couple of caches in our area have been revamped and the descriptions invite people to "come find it again and log another smiley," but we choose not to do that because it just doesn't feel right to us. The only time we did log the same cache twice was when one was changed from a micro to a full-size cache and rehidden a few hundred feet away. It is a cache originally placed by a person who is now deceased, so in order to maintain the cache's history and the original owner's memory, the current owners chose not to archive it even though it is a radically different hide now. At the new owners' invite the locals have all revisited the cache and relogged it, but otherwise we would not feel comfortable doing so. This series caught my eye a few months ago, but I haven't yet hidden one. I'd like to though! Quote Link to comment
+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hey... let's get back to the original topic now... create some Downtown / Main Street USA caches... Quote Link to comment
+whistler & co. Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Can you rename an existing cache? mmmm... good question... I'd ask a moderator or send an e-mail to Groundspeak... I do think it can be done if you just go to your cache and click on "edit lising"... Then just change the cache "nickname" field... but I have never done that... so I don't know if it works... and i don't know what that would do to any existing finders cache logs??? BUT that is a good way to add an existing cache to the series... Hope I have not "opened a can of worms" for TwoCat here... They may have a lot of cache page updating to do!!!! It doesn't do anything to the find logs or find counts of people who have already logged the cache. All that happens is at some point they will be looking at their list of found caches and see the new name and wonder what the heck cache that was! Then when they click on it and read the description, they will understand. However, I think it would be much nicer to archive the old cache, go replace the logsheet and make sure the container is intact and the coords are good, then write up a new description. Especially now, since so much of the country is in the grip of frigid weather that makes long hikes unpleasant...people would appreciate being able to log a quick find on Main Street. I know I would! Quote Link to comment
+OEnavigators Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I like this idea. I'll check into getting one placed in our neck of the woods. Quote Link to comment
+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) I like this idea. I'll check into getting one placed in our neck of the woods. That's what we like to hear!!! just remember to name it correctly & e-mail twocat so they can update the "original page"... Thanks!!! Edited January 24, 2008 by Peconic Bay Sailors Quote Link to comment
+The NVG Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'll place a couple of them. One in Valley Junction and one is my hometown. And you can edit any of your caches' names after they have been published. This messes with other cachers watching the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment
+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) Just an FYI... these are typically just micro's, quick "cache & dashe's"... But that is not necessary... There are a few clever "?" caches and multi's... and if you can figure out an ammo can... go for it... Edited January 24, 2008 by Peconic Bay Sailors Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) Hey... let's get back to the original topic now... create some Downtown / Main Street USA caches... I placed one yesterday in Podunk, NY. Podunk doesn't have a Main St. nor a "downtown". It's mostly an intersection of a couple of rural roads with a few houses nearby. This Page has pretty much all the information one can find on the internet about Podunk, NY. Edited January 24, 2008 by NYPaddleCacher Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 3. In the cache description include the following paragraph: “This cache is part of the “Downtown / Main Street USA" series. Please visit the cache that started it all - Downtown / Main Street USA: Edison, NJ. Here you will find the latest count of caches in the series and find out how you can add your own." This cache is right at Main Street, USA, but it predates the referenced one by five years. Quote Link to comment
+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) 3. In the cache description include the following paragraph: “This cache is part of the “Downtown / Main Street USA" series. Please visit the cache that started it all - Downtown / Main Street USA: Edison, NJ. Here you will find the latest count of caches in the series and find out how you can add your own." This cache is right at Main Street, USA, but it predates the referenced one by five years. You could always rename it to conform to the requirements... and get it added to the list... Edited January 26, 2008 by Peconic Bay Sailors Quote Link to comment
+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) Hey... let's get back to the original topic now... create some Downtown / Main Street USA caches... I placed one yesterday in Podunk, NY. Podunk doesn't have a Main St. nor a "downtown". It's mostly an intersection of a couple of rural roads with a few houses nearby. This Page has pretty much all the information one can find on the internet about Podunk, NY. Just rename it... if you look at our Downtown / Main Street: Peconic, NY... that is about the same... just a bar & antique store & Post Office at the junction of the LIRR... The train hasn't stopped there since the invention of the automobile... don't blink or you'll miss it!!! and I have been in Podunk, NY many years ago... at least I thinkso... I may have blinked... Edited January 26, 2008 by Peconic Bay Sailors Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 This series has officially been expaned to 4 states with approved caches! New Jersey Georgia New York Utah Thanks PBS for putting this on the forums. We had no idea you had until we received word the the Utah cache was placed and approved. Keep them coming! Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 3. In the cache description include the following paragraph: “This cache is part of the “Downtown / Main Street USA" series. Please visit the cache that started it all - Downtown / Main Street USA: Edison, NJ. Here you will find the latest count of caches in the series and find out how you can add your own." This cache is right at Main Street, USA, but it predates the referenced one by five years.You could always rename it to conform to the requirements... and get it added to the list...I think not. Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 (edited) This series has officially been expanded to 5 states with approved caches! New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia See Downtown / Main Street USA: Edison, NJ Edited February 9, 2008 by TwoCat Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Can you rename an existing cache? Yes you can. I renamed a long existing cache of mine to include it as part of a series. Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Just rename it... if you look at our Downtown / Main Street: Peconic, NY... that is about the same... just a bar & antique store & Post Office at the junction of the LIRR... The train hasn't stopped there since the invention of the automobile... don't blink or you'll miss it!!! Don't tempt me, PBS. Got my eye on a town that doesn't have a main street, nor a downtown. Not sure if it even has a town! Go-go bar and a laundromat. Does that count? Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 (edited) This series has officially been expanded to 6 states with approved caches! New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada See Downtown / Main Street USA: Edison, NJ Edited February 25, 2008 by TwoCat Quote Link to comment
cowcreekgeeks Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 We are currently planning our first cache to be in this series. There's a lot of neat stuff to see on our little main street so we're making ours a multi. Quote Link to comment
Tahosa and Sons Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Well if Virtuals are accepted I can change the Cache Name and put it in the series. And this cache shows what the Main Street was about 100 years ago and what it is now. Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Well if Virtuals are accepted I can change the Cache Name and put it in the series. And this cache shows what the Main Street was about 100 years ago and what it is now. If you are willing to rename the cache we will accept it at it does seem to fit the bill! The other option is to hide a new cache in the same area - I believe there is a 25 ft rule on virtuals. If you decide to do either one, change the name or hid a new one, just shoot us an email so we can get the Colorado bookmark going. Quote Link to comment
Tahosa and Sons Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Well if Virtuals are accepted I can change the Cache Name and put it in the series. And this cache shows what the Main Street was about 100 years ago and what it is now. If you are willing to rename the cache we will accept it at it does seem to fit the bill! The other option is to hide a new cache in the same area - I believe there is a 25 ft rule on virtuals. If you decide to do either one, change the name or hid a new one, just shoot us an email so we can get the Colorado bookmark going. Name's been changed and the E Mail is enroute. Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 This series has officially been expanded to 7 states with approved caches! New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 This series has officially been expanded to 8 states with approved caches! New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Wyoming Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 9 states now! New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Wyoming North Carolina Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 We're up to 10! New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Wyoming North Carolina Pennsylvania Quote Link to comment
+baloo&bd Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Illinois came on line a few minutes ago. Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Nice - 3 states in 1 day!!! We're up to 12! New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Wyoming North Carolina Pennsylvania Illinois South Carolina Quote Link to comment
+Totem Clan Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 (edited) You can North Dakota in about a week. Edit to add... Heck I'll even head across the river and get you one for MN. Edited May 10, 2008 by Totem Clan Quote Link to comment
+sseegars Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) And another awaiting approval in SC! Oh yeah. BUMP! Edited May 14, 2008 by DoctorWho Quote Link to comment
Aquakeeper Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'll be venturing out this week to place one for Maryland Quote Link to comment
Aquakeeper Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Published Bel Air, Maryland Quote Link to comment
+Mother Wolf Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I love this idea. I will work on 1 for my little town in Md. MW Quote Link to comment
+SixDogTeam Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 You can add Indiana to the list... Indiana Main Street Quote Link to comment
+nekom Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 There's a town in these parts that is said to have the shortest Main St. of any town in the United States. Haven't been able to find any confirmation of this, just a bit of a local legend I guess, but that might make it worthy of a cache. Quote Link to comment
+SimbaJamey Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Just curious...I live in a small town that has a "Main Street" but it isn't the main street through town (It probably was 150 years ago)...which one would it go on? Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Just curious...I live in a small town that has a "Main Street" but it isn't the main street through town (It probably was 150 years ago)...which one would it go on? It's entirely up to you - either one would work. Or make it a multi! Quote Link to comment
+parker313 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 This is great! We just moved to NC, so I'm still getting a feel for the area, but when I go to place a new cache, I'll have to remember this series " We had a TON of really great puzzle/multi caches in Savannah, GA and most of the ones here are traditionals. Might be time to inject a little mystery into the caching scene here Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 14 states and counting.... New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Wyoming North Carolina Pennsylvania Illinois South Carolina Maryland Indiana Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) 15 states and 50 caches!!!! New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Wyoming North Carolina Pennsylvania Illinois South Carolina Maryland Indiana Texas Edited May 21, 2008 by TwoCat Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 16 states... New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Wyoming North Carolina Pennsylvania Illinois South Carolina Maryland Indiana Texas Kansas Quote Link to comment
B.A.G.O. Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Glad to see Kansas has joined us! Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) 18 states... New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Wyoming North Carolina Pennsylvania Illinois South Carolina Maryland Indiana Texas Kansas Arizona Maine We've run out of bookmarks so we are going to have to rearrange them by region. We should have the new bookmarks soon! Keep em coming! Edited June 9, 2008 by TwoCat Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 19 states... New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Wyoming North Carolina Pennsylvania Illinois South Carolina Maryland Indiana Texas Kansas Arizona Maine Virginia Quote Link to comment
Earthdog Patrick Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 STOP THE MADNESS! Quote Link to comment
+TwoCat Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 20 states... New Jersey Georgia New York Utah West Virginia Nevada Colorado Wyoming North Carolina Pennsylvania Illinois South Carolina Maryland Indiana Texas Kansas Arizona Maine Virginia Nebraska Quote Link to comment
+Mother Wolf Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 We have an awesome Main Street. It is a Historical District & I am trying to work it out to actually take the cacher on a little walking tour ending with an actual cache rather than just a micro with log to sign. I havent quite gotten it down yet but hope to this week maybe. Hopefully no one else will do 1 here before me. I think this is a very cool idea. Mother Wolf Quote Link to comment
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