+sonatellas Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Is it just me or are other people treated like they are weird because they go Geocaching? I am finding I am increasing having to keep quiet or make excuses because of my lovely hobby. Is it really as some have said to me "sad, strange, bloody weirdo etc etc" I am not really upset about them because I know they are the ones missing out not me. I am the normal one as we all know in here lol. Has anyone got any good come backs I could use or do you think I should just pretend I collect teapots instead? Quote
+The Blorenges Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Collect teapots??? Now that's really weird! MrsB Quote
+HazelS Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 S'ok... My lodger is a birdwatcher... he works for the RSPB all week, goes birdwatching all weekend, and then goes on birdwatching holidays.... And he has the audacity to say it's ME that's odd!!!! Quote
+sonatellas Posted January 18, 2009 Author Posted January 18, 2009 Yes Hazel but what sort of birds is he watching? Quote
+keehotee Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Is it just me or are other people treated like they are weird because they go Geocaching? I am finding I am increasing having to keep quiet or make excuses because of my lovely hobby. Is it really as some have said to me "sad, strange, bloody weirdo etc etc" I am not really upset about them because I know they are the ones missing out not me. I am the normal one as we all know in here lol. Has anyone got any good come backs I could use or do you think I should just pretend I collect teapots instead? Why don't you just accept that we are weird, and not worry about how all the normal people think they're having fun...... Quote
+drdick&vick Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 A lot of the people I talk to about 'caching' find it interesting and agree with me that it is a brilliant excuse for a good walk. Quote
andynelaine Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 I like to mention Caching in passing and see if the person picks up on it!! Luckily i can rattle on about real ale which is not sad in any way!! Who cares what they think(Well you do obviously as you asked the question!!) They may have several hobbies that they rattle on about that you find mind numbing so whos to say whos normal?? If your friends dont agree with you get new friends Andy Quote
adrianjohn Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 A lot of the people I talk to about 'caching' find it interesting and agree with me that it is a brilliant excuse for a good walk. Yeah but, they're in your head aren't they. The voices...... I hear them all the time too Quote
+mongoose39uk Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 I was out caching today, bumped into a couple of older ladies who saw my t-shirt and started asking me about geocaching in the area as they had read quite a bit about it recently. They didn't seem to think it was odd at all. I still think it is odd but i enjoy it Quote
+Bear and Ragged Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 I don't tell 'em! Then they can't get interested, and then keep bugging me for PAF's etc, when they can't find the cache! Why should they have the fun that I have? I'm know I'm weird, I don't need to confirm it for people. Quote
+JeremyR Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 They always sound intrigued until the word 'Internet' comes into the equation. Then it's suddenly geeky Quote
+careygang Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Must admit I don't get asked, even though I have made my truck trackable with a large TB sign in the back window and a GC.com window cling thing. As personalised plates are cheap over here (if it's available it's yours for just a small fee, none of this rake in the funds for desirable registrations) I know several cachers who have made their wheels trackable and have the licence plate showing the TB ID so people can log a discover if they see it at a meet or on the road. But then this is a strange city in a strange land, so anything can be 'normal' Quote
+tedwin Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 I have 2 friends and fellow caravanners who know it's one of my hobbies to go for a walk and solve puzzles en-route. They sit in their caravan on a nice day doing word puzzles, and they think I'm odd. tedwin Quote
+currykev Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 All my friends and colleaugues now understand that Saturday / Sunday is "treasure hunting " day! I often say I'm hunting for coins..which is partly true...(although I rarely take them.) Quote
+uktim Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Is it just me or are other people treated like they are weird because they go Geocaching? I am finding I am increasing having to keep quiet or make excuses because of my lovely hobby. Is it really as some have said to me "sad, strange, bloody weirdo etc etc" I am not really upset about them because I know they are the ones missing out not me. I am the normal one as we all know in here lol. Has anyone got any good come backs I could use or do you think I should just pretend I collect teapots instead? If that many bad reactions it's just possible that you're a geocachiong bore Do you tell all and sundry about your hobbies or just those who have a genuine interest? Quote
johnc46 Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) I play Crown green bowls, go metal detecting and Geocaching people react to all three as oddball but its my life I enjoy doing them so sod em. Edited January 19, 2009 by johnc46 Quote
+sonatellas Posted January 19, 2009 Author Posted January 19, 2009 Is it just me or are other people treated like they are weird because they go Geocaching? I am finding I am increasing having to keep quiet or make excuses because of my lovely hobby. Is it really as some have said to me "sad, strange, bloody weirdo etc etc" I am not really upset about them because I know they are the ones missing out not me. I am the normal one as we all know in here lol. Has anyone got any good come backs I could use or do you think I should just pretend I collect teapots instead? If that many bad reactions it's just possible that you're a geocachiong bore Do you tell all and sundry about your hobbies or just those who have a genuine interest? Teapots it is then lol Quote
+Yorkie30 Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Its said to be the fastest growing sport currently in this country so in a few years they will be all doing it. Saying that I do get strange looks when my wife explains to people I enjoy looking for plastic boxs hidden at the base of trees or film canisters stuck to the back of road signs in all weathers. Quote
+careygang Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I think that one of geocaching's great strengths is also one of its problems. It is such a diverse thing that it is hard for Muggles to comprehend. Is it a sport or a pastime, or a hobby? Is it conducted in town, in the open countryside, on the flat or up mountains? Do you conduct it openly or in secret? You actually pay around 5 pounds for something, and then leave it unattended and complain/don't complain if/when it goes missing? You can undertake this activity in almost any country in the world, thanks to the benevolence of the US Military and their multi-billion dollar satellite system - all it costs you is upwards of 60 quid for a thing the size of a mobile phone. In fact it could be your phone. And you're looking for something that could be the size of a finger tip or as big as a bucket. Does that about sum it up when you explain it? Quote
+sonatellas Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 I think that one of geocaching's great strengths is also one of its problems. It is such a diverse thing that it is hard for Muggles to comprehend. Is it a sport or a pastime, or a hobby? Is it conducted in town, in the open countryside, on the flat or up mountains? Do you conduct it openly or in secret? You actually pay around 5 pounds for something, and then leave it unattended and complain/don't complain if/when it goes missing? You can undertake this activity in almost any country in the world, thanks to the benevolence of the US Military and their multi-billion dollar satellite system - all it costs you is upwards of 60 quid for a thing the size of a mobile phone. In fact it could be your phone. And you're looking for something that could be the size of a finger tip or as big as a bucket. Does that about sum it up when you explain it? LOL I am now learning this quote for quote. It sums it up brilliantly. You see you explain it so well lol. I don't go on and on about it you see. (Maybe a little bit) They ask me what I did at the weekend and there is only the one answer. Geocaching! Quote
+keehotee Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 LOL I am now learning this quote for quote. It sums it up brilliantly. You see you explain it so well lol. I don't go on and on about it you see. (Maybe a little bit) They ask me what I did at the weekend and there is only the one answer. Geocaching! Pick another hobby. A really REALLY geeky one, like tyre spotting, or ferret gargling. Research it - then next time they ask you, lie about what you did, and tell them about your new hobby. Aftrwards you can confess, and tell them really you were caching - and you'll seem positively normal in comparison. Problem solved! Quote
+The Bongtwashes Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Anyway, what's wrong with collecting teapots? I've got to have somewhere to keep my collection of used teabags, so it seems appropriate. My next door neighbour seemed really interested when he first heard I went GeoCA$Hing, but then his interest reduced when I explained there was normally no cash in the cache. Quote
+The Bongtwashes Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) Oops, double post. Edited January 20, 2009 by The Bongtwashes Quote
+The Mad MG's Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 "You go in to the woods looking for Tupperware?" Quote
+Jonovich Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Geocaching is an addiction, not a hobby... J Quote
+Alibags Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 After nearly 30 years prancing around dressed up as a Roundhead, I am pleased to report that my embarrassment gene has atrophied and dropped off entirely! Normality is only for those who lack the imagination to be different!! Quote
+drdick&vick Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Maybe we should have a secret handshake so as we can recognise each other when in the company of Muggles. Quote
CLV3 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 What it comes down to is this... Does it really matter? I have had MORE people say "That sounds fun!" then comment on the weirdness. If they don't like it you just don't bore them with details. As far as normal goes, there is no such thing anymore and that is a GOOD thing. Quote
+agentmancuso Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 I'm just a hillwalker who occasionally notices ice-cream tubs in odd places. Quote
+welsh_gal Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 My family think I'm a bit loopy looking for boxes of 'treasure' and well.....most of my friends do to. I have managed to drag a few out with me but they just giggle whenever I mention it now. Quote
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