+KDotBlueDot Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) I have been asked to write an article on geocaching for our corporate magazine and am hoping someone can help me out. While I have read many articles on geocaching I think mine takes a bit of a different perspective and focuses on the quirkiness and fun of the game we love to play. As such, I want to include an image of the 'original can of beans'. Does anyone have an image of the original can of beans in the plexiglass display case at a high enough resolution to be printed? I need something at least 5x5 inches (that would be 1500 x 1500 pixels). Ideally the shot would not have any distracting elements in it. Being a clear case I understand it's not easy to get a good pic of them. If you could message me I will send along my info where you can send the picture. Thanks so much for any help you can give me on this! Edited October 25, 2012 by KDotBlueDot Link to comment
+Mike & Jess Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 No promises, but I might have a picture when I discovered it 3 years ago. Will see if I can track that photo down. It is trackable, so you could find the TB page and get a picture from that. Link to comment
+lamoracke Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 found a can of beans in the last week or so in a cache...I removed it. Link to comment
+hzoi Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 found a can of beans in the last week or so in a cache...I removed it. Blasphemy! Link to comment
+MtnMutt-ProDuckShins Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 This should help... http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=83154 Link to comment
+KDotBlueDot Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 That does help – thanks! The only issue I have is that on the website all teh photos are too small to reproduce in print. If some has an original shot that hasn't been reduced in size that would be ideal. Link to comment
jholly Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 found a can of beans in the last week or so in a cache...I removed it. Were they good? Hope you put some bacon in them. Link to comment
+Mike & Jess Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 That does help – thanks! The only issue I have is that on the website all teh photos are too small to reproduce in print. If some has an original shot that hasn't been reduced in size that would be ideal. Email one of the people that uploaded the photos or the TB owner. Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 If it will help, PM me and I will mail you one of the O.C.B. Collector cards. Why not just contact Team 360? That's the keeper of the Beans, and I'm sure they will share with you. Link to comment
+KDotBlueDot Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks all for the replies and messages. I sent Team 360 a message. Hopefully they will have a terrific shot. The OCB is a perfect example of just how strange this game can be, and I am excited to be able to include it in the article. Link to comment
+lamoracke Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) found a can of beans in the last week or so in a cache...I removed it. Were they good? Hope you put some bacon in them. just generic Fred Meyers kidney beans....now if it was Bush's Baked BBQ Beans, we might be talking about some better swag! Edited October 25, 2012 by lamoracke Link to comment
+Sharks-N-Beans Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Got this here can stuck in my tooth. Link to comment
knowschad Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I used the one on the TB page to do a Google Image Search and found two 640x480 versions, if that helps. Link to comment
knowschad Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Also And a few others here: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=&q=original+can+of+beans&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=JPSJUMr2H8eVyQGQhICICA&biw=1600&bih=764&sei=JvSJUP6yLIOZyAHg2oCICQ Link to comment
+SwineFlew Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Why I seem to understand all of the humors going on in here? Link to comment
knowschad Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Why I seem to understand all of the humors going on in here? Did somebody spill the beans to you? Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Why I seem to understand all of the humors going on in here? Did somebody spill the beans to you? Those beans are a hot topic. I have the TB on my watch list. They only show up at big events, hopefully I'll get to view them some day and log the TB? I'm happy now with a few OCB Trading cards, I use them as swag in nice dry caches. Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I used the one on the TB page to do a Google Image Search and found two 640x480 versions, if that helps. Elvis' can o' beans? Link to comment
knowschad Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I used the one on the TB page to do a Google Image Search and found two 640x480 versions, if that helps. Elvis' can o' beans? Pretty plush display, isn't it? Link to comment
Andronicus Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I was just noting that there is no Wikipedia article on the OCB. I was thinking of making an article, but I really do not know enough about its history. It would be great if someone made a new wikipedia article. Link to comment
+SwineFlew Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I was just noting that there is no Wikipedia article on the OCB. I was thinking of making an article, but I really do not know enough about its history. It would be great if someone made a new wikipedia article. LOL...now, thats going to be a drama boat. Anyone can edit it and it will get ugly. Link to comment
Andronicus Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) I was just noting that there is no Wikipedia article on the OCB. I was thinking of making an article, but I really do not know enough about its history. It would be great if someone made a new wikipedia article. LOL...now, thats going to be a drama boat. Anyone can edit it and it will get ugly. There must be some established facts that everyone can agree upon? eg. Placed in the first geocache by Dave Originaly a "Western Family" can of Black Eyed Peas Re-discovered in September 2003. Now a trackable that visites verious geocaching events Then maybe a short factual, non editorialising, write-up about the copyright issues. Edited October 26, 2012 by Andronicus Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I was just noting that there is no Wikipedia article on the OCB. I was thinking of making an article, but I really do not know enough about its history. It would be great if someone made a new wikipedia article. I wouldn't think it would be notable enough to rate its own article. Why not just a mention within the geocaching article, or make an article over on Cacheopedia? After all, if we don't even have an article for it in our niche wiki, why have one on a global wiki? Also remember that you need reliable, verifiable sources for information you put on Wikipedia. Simply knowing the information isn't enough to put it on there. Link to comment
+niraD Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Note that there is a glossary entry for the OCB at Cacheopedia: http://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Glossary#O If you'd like to help expand Cacheopedia, then you'll need to get BigWhiteTruck to create an account for you. The site was getting slammed by spammers, so he had to disable account creation. Link to comment
+Jmebd Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 On a side note, I saw the OCB at Geowoodstock X in Sellersburg, IN and along side it was a BONE (possibly a femur) with a travel tag attached to it.... I'm needing to know how to "discover" that one because the code that I have for it tries to activate a new trackable.....in the picture the tag clearly states "copy" on it but I also have some that say "copy" that I guess you're supposed to keep (all the ones I've bought have had them along with the original to place on the trackable). Anyway, anyone know what the heck to do about it or knows how to discover it? I REALLY don't want to activate a new trackable that's NOT mine and if those people that are displaying it around different events knew someone activated their tag....geez.... Can anyone help? To prove I saw it in advance the first 2 numbers are 31. Thanks in advance for any who can help.... Link to comment
+GeoLobo Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Here are some facts! 1.) The original can of beans from the original stash was really a can of black eye peas. 2.) No one can really prove that this is an item from the original stash! Isn't it funny that no other item from the original stash was found in that hole? You can probably throw a rock in any direction out there and dig an old can up, if you did deep enough. I dont buy it--the story behind the can, or the chance to view it. Edited October 30, 2012 by GeoLobo Link to comment
Andronicus Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Here are some facts! 1.) The original can of beans from the original stash was really a can of black eye peas. 2.) No one can really prove that this is an item from the original stash! Isn't it funny that no other item from the original stash was found in that hole? You can probably throw a rock in any direction out there and dig an old can up, if you did deep enough. I dont buy it--the story behind the can, or the chance to view it. You have a point. When you read the trackable page, it all sounds very fantastical, kind of like when the crusaders would find a relic in Jerusalem. I guess you just have to take it on faith that it is the original can. I, personaly, don't want to ruin everyone's fun, so I will not challange the relice's authenticity. Link to comment
+Totem Clan Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Here are some facts! 1.) The original can of beans from the original stash was really a can of black eye peas. 2.) No one can really prove that this is an item from the original stash! Isn't it funny that no other item from the original stash was found in that hole? You can probably throw a rock in any direction out there and dig an old can up, if you did deep enough. I dont buy it--the story behind the can, or the chance to view it. You have a point. When you read the trackable page, it all sounds very fantastical, kind of like when the crusaders would find a relic in Jerusalem. I guess you just have to take it on faith that it is the original can. I, personaly, don't want to ruin everyone's fun, so I will not challange the relice's authenticity. .... and as with relics some of us couldn't care less about it. It's a rusty peice of junk as far as I'm concerned. Edited October 30, 2012 by Totem Clan Link to comment
+SwineFlew Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Here are some facts! 1.) The original can of beans from the original stash was really a can of black eye peas. 2.) No one can really prove that this is an item from the original stash! Isn't it funny that no other item from the original stash was found in that hole? You can probably throw a rock in any direction out there and dig an old can up, if you did deep enough. I dont buy it--the story behind the can, or the chance to view it. I think its more the fact there is some bad blood between you and the owner of the OCoB. Now, lets me get out of this thread before the train run over me. Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I think its more the fact there is some bad blood between you and the owner of the OCoB. As I understand it, there are quite a few people that have bad blood with the holder of the OCB. Link to comment
Mr.Yuck Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Here are some facts! 1.) The original can of beans from the original stash was really a can of black eye peas. 2.) No one can really prove that this is an item from the original stash! Isn't it funny that no other item from the original stash was found in that hole? You can probably throw a rock in any direction out there and dig an old can up, if you did deep enough. I dont buy it--the story behind the can, or the chance to view it. You have a point. When you read the trackable page, it all sounds very fantastical, kind of like when the crusaders would find a relic in Jerusalem. I guess you just have to take it on faith that it is the original can. I, personaly, don't want to ruin everyone's fun, so I will not challange the relice's authenticity. There is a video of them being unearthed on site, and Dave Ulmer is present. This comes up high in the results of a Google search of "Original Can of Beans". This video was taken when the Original Stash Plaque was being installed. I have no reason to doubt their authenticity. Speaking of which, can we just archive Mingo, and have a tribute plaque installed? Thank you in advance. Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I think its more the fact there is some bad blood between you and the owner of the OCoB. As I understand it, there are quite a few people that have bad blood with the holder of the OCB. Most everybody, as I understand it. Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I think its more the fact there is some bad blood between you and the owner of the OCoB. As I understand it, there are quite a few people that have bad blood with the holder of the OCB. Most everybody, as I understand it. Well, I can only speak for myself, but I am a beliver of the Beans. (Even if they were Peas) And as far as the keeper of the O.C.B. go's they have been a very good friend to me that I met discussing geocaching on the internet. The friends list is a nice feature. Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Here are some facts! 1.) The original can of beans from the original stash was really a can of black eye peas. 2.) No one can really prove that this is an item from the original stash! Isn't it funny that no other item from the original stash was found in that hole? You can probably throw a rock in any direction out there and dig an old can up, if you did deep enough. I dont buy it--the story behind the can, or the chance to view it. You have a point. When you read the trackable page, it all sounds very fantastical, kind of like when the crusaders would find a relic in Jerusalem. I guess you just have to take it on faith that it is the original can. I, personaly, don't want to ruin everyone's fun, so I will not challange the relice's authenticity. There is a video of them being unearthed on site, and Dave Ulmer is present. This comes up high in the results of a Google search of "Original Can of Beans". This video was taken when the Original Stash Plaque was being installed. I have no reason to doubt their authenticity. Speaking of which, can we just archive Mingo, and have a tribute plaque installed? Thank you in advance. +1 from the Amen corner. Link to comment
Andronicus Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Here are some facts! 1.) The original can of beans from the original stash was really a can of black eye peas. 2.) No one can really prove that this is an item from the original stash! Isn't it funny that no other item from the original stash was found in that hole? You can probably throw a rock in any direction out there and dig an old can up, if you did deep enough. I dont buy it--the story behind the can, or the chance to view it. You have a point. When you read the trackable page, it all sounds very fantastical, kind of like when the crusaders would find a relic in Jerusalem. I guess you just have to take it on faith that it is the original can. I, personaly, don't want to ruin everyone's fun, so I will not challange the relice's authenticity. There is a video of them being unearthed on site, and Dave Ulmer is present. This comes up high in the results of a Google search of "Original Can of Beans". This video was taken when the Original Stash Plaque was being installed. I have no reason to doubt their authenticity. Speaking of which, can we just archive Mingo, and have a tribute plaque installed? Thank you in advance. That is my point. They just happened to have video running, and Dave just happened to be there, and he was able to "immediatly identify it as the original can" (even though it was rusted to unrecognisability). Seems a little fantastical to me. But like I said, I don't want to ruin everyone's fun, so I will not challange the relice's authenticity. And in fact, if I ever have a chance to see it, I will pretend it is 100% undoubtably the original, and tell everyone that. It is more fun that way, and since no one gets hurt, it is a win win. Link to comment
+hzoi Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 They just happened to have video running, and Dave just happened to be there, and he was able to "immediatly identify it as the original can" (even though it was rusted to unrecognisability). Seems a little fantastical to me. OK, I'll bite. Weren't they there to install the tribute plaque? Is it that incredible to believe that they (a) took Dave along to verify the spot and ( recorded it (and Dave) because they wanted to add a little pomp to the circumstance by recording the groundbreaking? Link to comment
+BBWolf+3Pigs Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Speaking of which, can we just archive Mingo, and have a tribute plaque installed? Thank you in advance. And how will the plaque read? "Longest active cache...for now." And will the plaque get removed when the next cache passes the mark set by Mingo? Link to comment
Andronicus Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) They just happened to have video running, and Dave just happened to be there, and he was able to "immediatly identify it as the original can" (even though it was rusted to unrecognisability). Seems a little fantastical to me. OK, I'll bite. Weren't they there to install the tribute plaque? Is it that incredible to believe that they (a) took Dave along to verify the spot and ( recorded it (and Dave) because they wanted to add a little pomp to the circumstance by recording the groundbreaking? I have no special knowledge that would suggest it is not the real thing. However, the sceptic in me has a BS alarm going off like crazy. That is all. However, I choose to believe it is the real thing. Like I said, it is more fun that way. Edited October 31, 2012 by Andronicus Link to comment
knowschad Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 They just happened to have video running, and Dave just happened to be there, and he was able to "immediatly identify it as the original can" (even though it was rusted to unrecognisability). Seems a little fantastical to me. OK, I'll bite. Weren't they there to install the tribute plaque? Is it that incredible to believe that they (a) took Dave along to verify the spot and ( recorded it (and Dave) because they wanted to add a little pomp to the circumstance by recording the groundbreaking? I have no special knowledge that would suggest it is not the real thing. However, the sceptic in me has a BS alarm going off like crazy. That is all. However, I choose to believe it is the real thing. Like I said, it is more fun that way. How many times are you going to say that you don't believe it is the real thing, but you chose to believe that it is? I'm confused. Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Thanks all for the replies and messages. I sent Team 360 a message. Hopefully they will have a terrific shot. The OCB is a perfect example of just how strange this game can be, and I am excited to be able to include it in the article. I'll bet he'll be happy to send it to you for a small fee. Link to comment
Keystone Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 The subject of this thread was a request for a good photo of this piece of geocaching memorabilia. It is not a thread about the person who holds this item, or about what cache listing services he chooses to use. Those taking the thread in those directions are forewarned if a similar question reappears in the future. As the original purpose of the thread has been fulfilled, I am closing this discussion. Link to comment
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