cache limited in time

[Polygontier]

Hello,

someone at my place made a nice christmas tree in the wood.

 

So i think a perfect place to hide a cache.

 

But i'm relatively new at caching. Is it ok to make a cache that is limited in time?

[+Isonzo Karst]

If the time limit = 3 months or more, yes. If 3 months or less, no

 

See Cache permanence in the listing guidelines http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#permanence

 

Typically Christmas displays aren't out long enough

[+laker91]

Could always do a flash mob event. If it's already got lights, do it at night. If not, grab a small portable generator and light up the night.

[+briansnat]

Could always do a flash mob event. If it's already got lights, do it at night. If not, grab a small portable generator and light up the night.

 

Why a flash mob? Why not a regular event? Someone can supply hot chocolate and a some Christmas music, and if its a park that allows ground fires, get a fire going. Hang out, chat and enjoy.

[+dprovan]

You've got your answer, but allow me to add that the cache doesn't have to go away when the Christmas Tree does.

[+laker91]

Could always do a flash mob event. If it's already got lights, do it at night. If not, grab a small portable generator and light up the night.

 

Why a flash mob? Why not a regular event? Someone can supply hot chocolate and a some Christmas music, and if its a park that allows ground fires, get a fire going. Hang out, chat and enjoy.

 

Doesn't necessarily have to be a flash mob but I thought it might go along with the tree light idea.

 

In fact, I'm headed to a Christmas Tree lighting flash mob event tonight.

[+laker91]

Deleted double post.

Edited December 1, 2012 by laker91

[+K13]

If the time limit = 3 months or more, yes. If 3 months or less, no

 

See Cache permanence in the listing guidelines http://www.geocachin...aspx#permanence

 

Typically Christmas displays aren't out long enough

 

I thought permanence would be measured in years, not months.

 

I like the idea of an event for this idea.

[+niraD]

I thought permanence would be measured in years, not months.

The "3 months" part of the cache permanence guideline is not a goal. It is an absolute minimum.

 

A cache with a great view of a Christmas light display, that will be listed only 5-6 weeks while the Christmas light display is in place, would not be acceptable.

 

A cache with a great view of a construction site, that will be listed only 3-4 months until the construction is complete, could be acceptable (but just barely).

 

A cache with a great view of a waterfall, that will be listed indefinitely, would be better yet and would be clearly acceptable.