+smstext Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 My first cache got approved last night. As some of you know im new here and after a few emails with the reviewer and trying to understand what waypoints are and how to enter them i eventually managed to get it right and get it approved. So a BIG thank you to Graculus for his kind words and approval, hopefully this will encourage other geocachers how easy it is to get a cache approved as if a newbie like me can get it done Quote Link to comment
+HouseOfDragons Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 How often are you checking to see if it's been found? Quote Link to comment
+hawkeye81 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 How often are you checking to see if it's been found? That's one of the best bits about having a cache published - waiting to see who is FTF Currently waiting for my 10th to be published - it's been in the queue since the beginning of the week ... must be patient, must be patient Quote Link to comment
+Hike-and-$eek Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I must admit that the reviewers have been really helpful to me as a newbie - I also struggled with Waypoints to start with and Deceangi talked me through alot of it step by step. Hawkeye - don't know if this is a silly question - but is there a 'queue' that we can see to check if we are creeping up the list? Or were you talking metaphorically? It is a lot of fun waiting to see who will be the FTF, there are a handful of folk in my area that seem to generally be quick out of the starting blocks - it's good to guess who will get there first. It's also a bit 'worrying' incase you've got a coordinate/clue wrong, or in the case of a multi if you've calculated the clues wrong. All good fun though Quote Link to comment
+SkiBums (UK) Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hawkeye - don't know if this is a silly question - but is there a 'queue' that we can see to check if we are creeping up the list? Or were you talking metaphorically? That would be a metaphoric queue Quote Link to comment
+smstext Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 I walk pass the cache everyday (thus the name Frodo's butterfly walk) already have a FTF who has added a TB and as i have a new cache going out this weekend i will move the tb over to this one so both will have a tb however the next one wont have me over it everyday, probably just once a week, but close enough to maintain if need be. Quote Link to comment
The Bee Keeper Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hawkeye - don't know if this is a silly question - but is there a 'queue' that we can see to check if we are creeping up the list? Or were you talking metaphorically? There is a reviewers queue, which we are working through at the moment. We have a bit of catching up to do as it is holiday season and we had a mega event to attend. Hopefully the ones in front of you have followed the guidelines and wont need much reviewer effort so we can get to yours as quickly as possible. Quote Link to comment
+hawkeye81 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 There is a reviewers queue, which we are working through at the moment. We have a bit of catching up to do as it is holiday season and we had a mega event to attend. Hopefully the ones in front of you have followed the guidelines and wont need much reviewer effort so we can get to yours as quickly as possible. Yep, fully appreciate that, hence my comment: must be patient, must be patient Quote Link to comment
+HouseOfDragons Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 There is a reviewers queue, which we are working through at the moment. We have a bit of catching up to do as it is holiday season and we had a mega event to attend. Hopefully the ones in front of you have followed the guidelines and wont need much reviewer effort so we can get to yours as quickly as possible. And very efficient you are too - my latest was published less than 30 mins after I sent it this afternoon. I was most impressed! Quote Link to comment
+hawkeye81 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 And very efficient you are too - my latest was published less than 30 mins after I sent it this afternoon. I was most impressed! Oi! Queue jumper! Quote Link to comment
+HouseOfDragons Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 And very efficient you are too - my latest was published less than 30 mins after I sent it this afternoon. I was most impressed! Oi! Queue jumper! You've either got it or you haven't... Quote Link to comment
+hawkeye81 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 You've either got it or you haven't... Published last night - the usual FTF hunters were out in force overnight and early morning Quote Link to comment
+smstext Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 You've either got it or you haven't... Published last night - the usual FTF hunters were out in force overnight and early morning i have noticed that within a few hours of it being published someone has been, do these people not have jobs Quote Link to comment
+Hike-and-$eek Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 There is a reviewers queue, which we are working through at the moment. We have a bit of catching up to do as it is holiday season and we had a mega event to attend. Hopefully the ones in front of you have followed the guidelines and wont need much reviewer effort so we can get to yours as quickly as possible. Oh dear, turns out my new cache is in an SSSI, I shall move it to another location - can't be doing with contacting the 'managers' of the land - I guess they would say 'no' anyway, in case we disturb whatever is 'special'. At least I have a church micro in the queue - hopefully that one will be okay. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 At least I have a church micro in the queue - hopefully that one will be okay. ....as long as it isn't in the churchyard Chris (MrB) Quote Link to comment
+*mouse* Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Oh dear, turns out my new cache is in an SSSI, I shall move it to another location - can't be doing with contacting the 'managers' of the land - I guess they would say 'no' anyway, in case we disturb whatever is 'special'. Don't be so sure! I know of lots of caches in SSSI areas with landowner permission. I approached my local council about putting a cache out in an SSSI area and they loved the idea! Turns out they have to demonstrate that the area is open to a variety of different types of activity and geocaching was something they thought would be good to promote. They obviously want an input in where the cache is hidden, but otherwise have been really pro caching. I used a slightly modified version of the GAGB permission request letter and it gave them all the answers they needed. Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Oh dear, turns out my new cache is in an SSSI, I shall move it to another location - can't be doing with contacting the 'managers' of the land - I guess they would say 'no' anyway, in case we disturb whatever is 'special'. Don't be so sure! I know of lots of caches in SSSI areas with landowner permission. I approached my local council about putting a cache out in an SSSI area and they loved the idea! Turns out they have to demonstrate that the area is open to a variety of different types of activity and geocaching was something they thought would be good to promote. They obviously want an input in where the cache is hidden, but otherwise have been really pro caching. I used a slightly modified version of the GAGB permission request letter and it gave them all the answers they needed. It certainly can be done, like mouse says they have to encourage use of the land. I've got a couple placed on protected land. All it took was having the warden with me and them saying yes or no to the location i'd found, just to make sure that there wasn't something there that might be damaged. Very easy and rewarding If it's on a wildlife trust site let me know as I have an agreement and an offer of a reference from Hampshire wildlife. Quote Link to comment
The Red Kite Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 And very efficient you are too - my latest was published less than 30 mins after I sent it this afternoon. I was most impressed! Oi! Queue jumper! Been waiting 5 days for mine now. *must be patient..must be patient * LOL Hope you all had a great time at the Mega xx Quote Link to comment
The Red Kite Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Thanks Deci!!!! xxxxx Quote Link to comment
+Hike-and-$eek Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 At least I have a church micro in the queue - hopefully that one will be okay. ....as long as it isn't in the churchyard Chris (MrB) I'm pretty clued up on churches and churchyards, having already fallen foul of this rule by placing a cache on the exterior of a churchyard fence. My new cache was approved at lunchtime (thanks Deci ), just waiting for the usual suspects racing for the FTF - maybe they're all on holiday??? Quote Link to comment
+Hike-and-$eek Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) Thanks for all the positive comments regarding SSSI's, maybe I will look into it further. If I do pursue it, I'll let you know how I get on. Edited August 15, 2009 by Hike-and-$eek Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 You may find my resource website useful as it has links to all the maps and websites that the reviewers use ( ) so you can check locations yourself to see if they are SSSI's, Nature Reserves, Woodland Trust and so on. Once you sort out your location you can even find out how to make your cache page look smart and glossy with some HTML code Chris (MrB) Resource website - www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Quote Link to comment
+Hike-and-$eek Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Thank you Mr B. Quote Link to comment
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