+Al 7365 Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Just wondering what do you belive the experince brakets to be? For me it would be this but I would like to know what other people think: 0-50 finds Newbie 51-250 finds Virtual Newbie 251-500 finds Farly experinced 501-999 finds Experinced 1000-5000 finds Very Experinced Quote
+*mouse* Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Personally I don't think it has much to do with numbers - these days you could go out and get 100 caches in a day if you wanted to. Wouldn't make an experienced cacher.... For me it's more about variety and seeing all sides of caching. So once you have found a few caches of every type, size, terrain rating and difficulty - then maybe you can begin to call yourself experienced. After all, you will have experienced all different types of caching. Until then in my eyes I'm afraid the newbie status remains! Quote
+Bear and Ragged Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Given the ET power trail in the US where there are many 100's of caches, all hidden in the same style... All possible to find in one day, how does that make you 'an experienced' cacher? Number of cache types, cache hide styles found, D and T ratings all add to the experience, to make you an experienced cacher. Not just 'numbers' Quote
+The Blorenges Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 51-250 finds Virtual Newbie Sorry, you'll have to re-name this group - Virtual Newbies are no longer allowed. MrsB Quote
team tisri Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 I agree with B&R. Experience comes from finding a wide range of caches - different containers, different styles of hide, different levels of difficulty and terrain and hidden by a range of different owners. That gives you far more experience than finding a given number of film pots on the back of road signs. Quote
+FantasyRaider Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 1000-5000 finds Very Experinced Oh I wished! Yes caching gets easier with more finds but it's never fool proof! Quote
+Gushoneybun Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 1000-5000 finds Very Experinced Oh I wished! Yes caching gets easier with more finds but it's never fool proof! Have to agree there, I still DNF very easy ones, that people with a handful of caches find. Quote
+The Bongtwashes Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 1000-5000 finds Very Experinced Oh I wished! Yes caching gets easier with more finds but it's never fool proof! Yes, there are plenty of very experienced fools out there. Quote
+Unobtainium Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Yes, there are plenty of very experienced fools out there. I resemble that comment! Quote
+PeakFault Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 Also I'd argue DNF's must count for something in terms of gaining experience. The old saying that you learn from your mistakes is as true to caching as any other part of life in my opinion. Quote
+ventura_kids Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 0-10,000 finds - Newbie Over 10,000 finds - Obsessed Quote
+keehotee Posted November 22, 2010 Posted November 22, 2010 0-10,000 finds - Newbie Over 10,000 finds - Obsessed 0-5,000 finds - Newbie, or has something other than Tupperware in their life 5,000 and over finds - need to have a few more hobbies...... Quote
+lifechooser Posted November 24, 2010 Posted November 24, 2010 Less than me = Noob without a clue. More than me = Obsessive without a life. Quote
+SeekerOfTheWay Posted November 24, 2010 Posted November 24, 2010 I think it's folks temperament and their willingness to learn that make them either a newb or experienced. That and variety of their experiences. That's all. Quote
+The QCs Posted November 24, 2010 Posted November 24, 2010 I'm a newbie to this caching lark having only been caching for 8 months. But, I have found 1100+ caches in that time. However, I am limited in my 'hard' caches as I always have the baby with me...bit hard doing a 5/5 with him in tow, the buggy also doesn't cope well when the terrain rating is over 3.5! I'll class myself as an obsessed newbie! Quote
+ventura_kids Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 I'm a newbie to this caching lark having only been caching for 8 months. But, I have found 1100+ caches in that time. However, I am limited in my 'hard' caches as I always have the baby with me...bit hard doing a 5/5 with him in tow, the buggy also doesn't cope well when the terrain rating is over 3.5! I'll class myself as an obsessed newbie! The baby is the newbie. You are obsessed. Quote
+currykev Posted November 26, 2010 Posted November 26, 2010 I'm more of a boobie than a newbie. Quote
+Us 4 and Jess Posted November 26, 2010 Posted November 26, 2010 Just wondering what do you belive the experince brakets to be? For me it would be this but I would like to know what other people think: 1000-5000 finds Very Experinced Oh Oh that's me not a noob anymore then I think we are all learning all the time in this mad game.. We still have DNFs on caches that other say "easy find" M Quote
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