+pegasus133 Posted August 6, 2009 Posted August 6, 2009 I am from the GONIL (Geocachers of Northern Illinois). If we are caching in groups of 2 or more and there are muggles nearby, instead of shouting 'Found It' upon sighting the cache we tend to vocalize 'Hootie'. The theory is that it won't alert the muggles to look for the cache. My question: we say 'Hootie' - what other words/phrases are used? Quote
+Col. Flagg Posted August 6, 2009 Posted August 6, 2009 How about nananaanananaa or other taunting phrases indicating that you found it before everyone else. Quote
+Riverwolf Posted August 6, 2009 Posted August 6, 2009 Generally, when I group cache, the first person that finds the cache usually stops and leans against a nearby tree or on their hiking stick...leaving the rest to search for it still. Quote
+The Jester Posted August 6, 2009 Posted August 6, 2009 "MOO" I don't know why, or who started it... Quote
+gof1 Posted August 6, 2009 Posted August 6, 2009 Hey (insert cachers name), is this a poisonous species? Quote
knowschad Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 For some reason, "woot" has received much usage around here, although I avoid it as I try to avoid most cliches (eg: like the plague ) Depends on who I'm caching with. With some, I'll move away pretending to still be looking, before sitting down and looking smug. With other friends, I'll just say, "Got it!" and we sign and move along. More important, IMO, is what do you say when you DNf? Quote
+Chris & Renee Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 Wasnt this topic raised earlier in another thread Quote
+Steve&GeoCarolyn Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) Wasnt this topic raised earlier in another thread All topics were raised earlier in a previous thread. If you ever find the first mention of a topic, there is a good chance that you will fall into a rift in the space/time continuum and never be heard from again. (Which is why it is important to either have your GPS with you at all times or to have your own desert fortress with a space/time stabilizer and list of previous threads like Kit Fox.) My beloved and I don't cache in groups and don't have a code phrase. So our cache finding dialogue goes something like this: A: "Is that.." B: "The cache?" A: "No, wait it must be.." B: "No, no it's..." A: "There?" B: "You think?" A: "Do you see it?" B: "No. Wait! Yes" A: "Is it wet?" A and B are interchangeable. Carolyn Edited August 7, 2009 by Steve&GeoCarolyn Quote
knowschad Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 Wasnt this topic raised earlier in another thread Yes. Many times. But the OP apparently wasn't around at the time. So we answer again. Quote
+Haffy Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 Ka-caw! Ka-caw! Sounds like Megan who got axed on American Idol..... Quote
AlbinoFinds'emAll Posted August 8, 2009 Posted August 8, 2009 I am from the GONIL (Geocachers of Northern Illinois). If we are caching in groups of 2 or more and there are muggles nearby, instead of shouting 'Found It' upon sighting the cache we tend to vocalize 'Hootie'. The theory is that it won't alert the muggles to look for the cache. My question: we say 'Hootie' - what other words/phrases are used? i usually dont say anything, i just start a victory dance Quote
+Lil Devil Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 More important, IMO, is what do you say when you DNf? "I'm not having fun anymore." Perhaps this is fodder for a whole 'nuther thread Quote
+bittsen Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 More important, IMO, is what do you say when you DNf? "I'm not having fun anymore." Perhaps this is fodder for a whole 'nuther thread Yeah, that's pretty much what I say too. Or "This stopped being fun five minutes ago" Quote
+loraonly Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 I relate. On DNFs, my comment usually runs to "Phooey, why on earth do I keep doing this! This is ridiculous, I swear I'm going to quit caching! Phooey phooey phooey! Quote
+ras_oscar Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 Wasnt this topic raised earlier in another thread yes it was raised earlier. just assumed that the poster was working on the requirements for their double secret platinum membership invitation by reposting at least 6 previous questions. Quote
+ChileHead Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 Usually when somebody sits down and stops looking you know they have found the cache. Then you tell them to get off their butt because they are usually sitting on the cache. Quote
+gtsally Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 I am from the GONIL (Geocachers of Northern Illinois). If we are caching in groups of 2 or more and there are muggles nearby, instead of shouting 'Found It' upon sighting the cache we tend to vocalize 'Hootie'. The theory is that it won't alert the muggles to look for the cache. My question: we say 'Hootie' - what other words/phrases are used? Isn't that wild, my husband and I say "Hootie", also. Quote
+gregvan Posted August 9, 2009 Posted August 9, 2009 More important, IMO, is what do you say when you DNf? "I'm not having fun anymore." Perhaps this is fodder for a whole 'nuther thread Yeah, that's pretty much what I say too. Or "This stopped being fun five minutes ago" Quite often I say "ah forget it, I give up", and that's when I find it. The funny thing is, it doesn't work when I really haven't given up, only when I really do. Time and time again...... Quote
+pigpen4x4 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 I've taught the Piglet's to just say "Hey Dad" Sometimes they actually do. PP Quote
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