4wheelin_fool Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 I thought you weren't at that event in New Jersey where we all found the Chinese Takeout cache... Maybe I missed you? What in the tarnations are you talking about? It seems pretty clear... Coldgears was at an event in New Jersy, during which he was part of a group of cachers who found a Chinese Takeout cache. He didn't see the OP there. Well if I had known ahead of time, I definitely would have showed up. Quote Link to comment
+Sioneva Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I thought you weren't at that event in New Jersey where we all found the Chinese Takeout cache... Maybe I missed you? What in the tarnations are you talking about? It seems pretty clear... Coldgears was at an event in New Jersy, during which he was part of a group of cachers who found a Chinese Takeout cache. He didn't see the OP there. Well if I had known ahead of time, I definitely would have showed up. Yes, how could you have missed it? Every other geocacher who ever existed or will exist was there! Someone even gave me a purple crayon container! Quote Link to comment
+Sins DS Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 One word: Platinum Stainless steel would probably be cheaper. Since the take out container is basically folded paper, you could use it as a pattern, and make it out of waterproof paper too. Quote Link to comment
+The Flying Ks Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Just met an old timer at a flea market... he had ALL KINDS of metal things painted... told us that he coats it all with vinegar before painting and no need to prime it. Going to try it on a thrift store find I had recently. Good luck to you - sounds fun! Quote Link to comment
+Coldgears Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) I thought you weren't at that event in New Jersey where we all found the Chinese Takeout cache... Maybe I missed you? What in the tarnations are you talking about? It seems pretty clear... Coldgears was at an event in New Jersy, during which he was part of a group of cachers who found a Chinese Takeout cache. He didn't see the OP there. Well if I had known ahead of time, I definitely would have showed up. Yes, how could you have missed it? Every other geocacher who ever existed or will exist was there! Someone even gave me a purple crayon container! I appreciate your attempt at humor. However, OP lives in NJ, and has 3 - 4 caches within 2 miles of the event. The event was less then 3 weeks ago. It is not far fetched for him to get the idea for the thread, because he was at the event. Edited August 3, 2011 by Coldgears Quote Link to comment
4wheelin_fool Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 I thought you weren't at that event in New Jersey where we all found the Chinese Takeout cache... Maybe I missed you? What in the tarnations are you talking about? It seems pretty clear... Coldgears was at an event in New Jersy, during which he was part of a group of cachers who found a Chinese Takeout cache. He didn't see the OP there. Well if I had known ahead of time, I definitely would have showed up. Yes, how could you have missed it? Every other geocacher who ever existed or will exist was there! Someone even gave me a purple crayon container! I appreciate your attempt at humor. However, OP lives in NJ, and has 3 - 4 caches within 2 miles of the event. The event was less then 3 weeks ago. It is not far fetched for him to get the idea for the thread, because he was at the event. Perhaps I was jealous that you guys went and found the chinese food container cache, so Im now creating my own? Or it was the lucid dreaming of the chinese food container dancing in my head after the event, that was sent on the psychic information network by several cachers? Hmmm. Quote Link to comment
+GeoBain Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Perhaps I was jealous that you guys went and found the chinese food container cache, so Im now creating my own? Or it was the lucid dreaming of the chinese food container dancing in my head after the event, that was sent on the psychic information network by several cachers? Hmmm. Or perhaps it's just what naturally occurs when they let OTers escape and they stumble across a rust proofing altoids can thread. Quote Link to comment
+uxorious Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) You do not need to make this type of container water proof. You just need to pick the right place to hide it. Any where with in a couple hundred miles of N28 11.3913 E11 13.0175 should keep the container dry enough. Edited August 5, 2011 by uxorious Quote Link to comment
+GumbyGern Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 What if I dip it in clear coat, fill it with cement, and pop a waterproof match container into the center? Actually, I think you just described a seriously fun cache container! DO IT! Sweeet!!!! I can see this week coming up will be fraught with cache making containers If I cannot hunt while I am working (on call), then I can make devilish plans :> Quote Link to comment
4wheelin_fool Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 I think my paper bag cache idea would be easier. Essentially it will be a block of concrete with a lock n lock pushed inside, with the bag soaked in clear coat on the outside. I just need to create a temporary form the size of the bag first until the cement hardens, then lather it with the clear coat which seems much easier.. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Bad news, I'm afraid. I just learned that even if we managed to rustproof our Chinese Food take-out container, that it still would not be weatherproof. Is there anything we can do about that? Quote Link to comment
+Doctroid Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Bad news, I'm afraid. I just learned that even if we managed to rustproof our Chinese Food take-out container, that it still would not be weatherproof. Is there anything we can do about that? I checked the guidelines and apparently you are permitted to hide a cache on the moon. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment
+ipodguy Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Just hide it upside down. The cache will act like a little roof over your metal handle and block the rain. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment
+GeoBain Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Just hide it upside down. The cache will act like a little roof over your metal handle and block the rain. Problem solved. Until some JEEK comes along and "hides it better". Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Anybody wanna try making one out of something tougher than paper? http://www.thelittleblueroom.com/2009/07/cute-cookie.html Quote Link to comment
+ipodguy Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Just hide it upside down. The cache will act like a little roof over your metal handle and block the rain. Problem solved. Until some JEEK comes along and "hides it better". *sigh* Stupid jeeks. Quote Link to comment
+Too Tall John Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Anybody wanna try making one out of something tougher than paper? http://www.thelittleblueroom.com/2009/07/cute-cookie.html I found plastic ones on eBay... Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Anybody wanna try making one out of something tougher than paper? http://www.thelittle...ute-cookie.html I found plastic ones on eBay... Yup... there are ceramic ones too if you look for them. Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Anybody wanna try making one out of something tougher than paper? http://www.thelittle...ute-cookie.html I found plastic ones on eBay... Yup... there are ceramic ones too if you look for them. But are either type filled with concrete? Quote Link to comment
+Too Tall John Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Anybody wanna try making one out of something tougher than paper? http://www.thelittle...ute-cookie.html I found plastic ones on eBay...Yup... there are ceramic ones too if you look for them.But are either type filled with concrete?I'd rather fill it concrete myself. It's much cheaper to ship it without, but, perhaps more importantly, I'd be able to assure the proper mixture was used in making the concrete. Quote Link to comment
+Fianccetto Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Is is going to be a theme cache with fortune cookie mottos as swag? Quote Link to comment
+LukeTrocity Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 This is the silliest thread in this forum since Ammo Cans Should Be Banned. There is a nice cache location near me where I wanted to put an ammo can. After getting permission I was told "sure, use any container except an ammo can. They are banned" I was rather perplexed.... Quote Link to comment
+GeoReapers Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 The real problem is the MSG. When you hide your cache, make sure you are using a container from a Chinese food place that does not use MSG in their food. Be very careful about this; many a good Chinese food container has been ruined this way. The raccoons and hamsters thank you! I actually think the MSG might be a real advantage. It is a flavor enhancer, after all. You can use it to reinforce the overall longevity of your beef and broccoli (btw, I recommend freeze drying a la the "Bodies" exhibit). Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Anybody wanna try making one out of something tougher than paper? http://www.thelittle...ute-cookie.html I found plastic ones on eBay...Yup... there are ceramic ones too if you look for them.But are either type filled with concrete?I'd rather fill it concrete myself. It's much cheaper to ship it without, but, perhaps more importantly, I'd be able to assure the proper mixture was used in making the concrete. Now there's an idea: Instant cache - sell the containers with the proper mix in the package - "just add water and stir". Quote Link to comment
Clan Riffster Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 ...I was told "sure, use any container except an ammo can. They are banned" I was rather perplexed.... That is odd... Maybe it's a New Jersey thing? I know of one local parks system that has banned anything other than ammo cans... Quote Link to comment
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