Petition to bring back hamster caching.

[+T.D.M.22]

You know, I have found many types of geocaches. And also owned a few caches. One that I have never found is a hamster cache. Apparently it didn't take off up here in Canada, so there aren't that many around. I've even got a few containers that would be good for a hamster cache. But I mostly just want the souvenir.

[+Pinkpiggy7]

Ok, A bit of education for me please, whats a hamster cache.

[+T.D.M.22]

Ok, A bit of education for me please, whats a hamster cache.

 

It's a different type of cache. Like a virtual or webcam cache though, it was retired. There's a section in the forums that's read only.

[+GeoLog81]

The 'forum' for 'hamster caching' is 'not available'. It has a messagE:

 

This forum was open only on April 1, 2009

 

It looks like it was an April Fool's Joke...

[+Isonzo Karst]

Hello T.D.M.22, sorry, but hamster caching is not, was never, a different cache type.

And it's never entirely disappeared either, ie, if you want to "bring back hamster caching", then lead by example, in your area, start doing it. I will say in this era of ever smaller hides, it's certainly tougher to do, harder as a hider, and as a hamster.

 

For more info see the Read Only Hamstercaching forums, and this thread in the Geocaching Topics forum

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=197288

[+TheAlabamaRambler]

There is nothing worse than someone leaving a wet hamster in your cache. At least use plastic bags to keep them dry, please.

Edited August 26, 2014 by TheAlabamaRambler

[+Bear and Ragged]

With the proliferation of Micro and Nano caches, it's cruel to the Hamster.

 

(And they started getting mixed with Hampsters... Two totally different animals! )

Edited August 26, 2014 by Bear and Ragged

[+The Leprechauns]

Hamstercaching went away, and needs to be brought back?

 

Wow. I guess I need to update my profile page and forum signature line... not to mention my signature item.

 

Having just come off a streak where I found a cache every day for a year, I'm giving my breeding pairs a break right now. I'll start leaving signature items again in September. Hamsters seem to like autumn the best -- that wonderful time between the heat of summer and the cold of winter, when conditions inside an ammo can lower my LRPL to less than 30%.

[+narcissa]

Wait, this isn't satirical?

[+The Jester]

With the proliferation of Micro and Nano caches, it's cruel to the Hamster.

No, no, those are hidden in the Hamster - but can't be listed here since moving caches aren't allowed any more.

[+Team Laxson]

We still have an active Hamster cache, although they get a little hungry between visitors. I also noticed that our local reviewer is also the Hamstercaching reviewer too. I wonder how many others there are?

[+Isonzo Karst]

.... when conditions inside an ammo can lower my LRPL to less than 30%.

 

I'm pretty sure someone is supposed to ask, "what's LRPL"? So I'm asking.

 

In Florida, hamster caching has devolved into cockroach caching. You can't kill those suckers, not with mere weather, anyway.

But the local varieties are big enough to decorate. Makes 'em kinda pretty, as swag in damp moldy caches goes.

[+The Leprechauns]

I'm pretty sure someone is supposed to ask, "what's LRPL"? So I'm asking.

Sorry. Experienced hamstercachers resort to acronyms and we don't do a good job of updating HamsterLex, the official glossary of hamstercaching terms.

 

LRPL is "Loss Rate Per Litter," a common measure of success for hamstercachers. Increasing LRPL stats mean it's time to stop leaving sig items until spring arrives. Or to stop finding so many micros.

[+Semper Questio]

With the explosion of micros since Hamster Caching was banished, I think we should start Jerboa Caching.

[+JPreto]

No way... did this really happened?!?!?!

[+Manville Possum]

With the proliferation of Micro and Nano caches, it's cruel to the Hamster.

No, no, those are hidden in the Hamster - but can't be listed here since moving caches aren't allowed any more.

 

Possums have pouches that could hold a micro. I would like a possum cache with tree climbing attribute.

[+Moose Mob]

I suggest Hampster caching. While usualy not waterproof or durable in the outdoors, they are large and can hold lots of cool stuff.

[+The_Incredibles_]

I'll sign your petition. Unfortunately, I started geocaching long after hamster caches were stopped.

 

I'm interested in the souvenir as well.

[+sbell111]

I'll sign your petition. Unfortunately, I started geocaching long after hamster caches were stopped.

 

I'm interested in the souvenir as well.

I want the souvi, but I've long since stopped trading anything out of an HC. It's all I can do to sign the logs on most of them.

[+mertat]

Sorry but it's pretty clear that Geocaching doesn't Care about Hapmsters

[+Bear and Ragged]

I suggest Hampster caching. While usually not waterproof or durable in the outdoors, they are large and can hold lots of cool stuff.

 

I think you mean Hamper caching...

 

 

Which they are durable outdoors, they're just not good at keeping things inside dry.

[+T.D.M.22]

I suggest Hampster caching. While usually not waterproof or durable in the outdoors, they are large and can hold lots of cool stuff.

 

I think you mean Hamper caching...

 

 

Which they are durable outdoors, they're just not good at keeping things inside dry.

 

WOOO FTF. Took the yummy food, left an expired coupon.

[+wmpastor]

Wait, this isn't satirical?

No. However.....it's elitist!

 

It's a shadowy "in-thing" clique, which thrives on creating an air of mystery. Pretend not to be interested, & the so-called hampsters are quite disappointed, although they try hard not to show it. In an egalitarian club like this, people strive for that extra edge, that bit of cachet (please pronounce it correctly), due to human nature. It's like the talk about platinum memerships (sign me up!).

[+narcissa]

Wait, this isn't satirical?

No. However.....it's elitist!

 

It's a shadowy "in-thing" clique, which thrives on creating an air of mystery. Pretend not to be interested, & the so-called hampsters are quite disappointed, although they try hard not to show it. In an egalitarian club like this, people strive for that extra edge, that bit of cachet (please pronounce it correctly), due to human nature. It's like the talk about platinum memerships (sign me up!).

 

The original post was just so delightfully earnest that I assumed it was making fun of the serious "bring back the thing I want an icon for" posts.

[+kunarion]

I'm interested in the souvenir as well.

You do not want a hamster's "souvenirs". Trust me.

[+ras_oscar]

Hampster caching never was removed. It has been going strong since the beginning. It's an invitation only sub forum available to platinum members.

[+The_Incredibles_]

I'm interested in the souvenir as well.

You do not want a hamster's "souvenirs". Trust me.

 

I can always count on you for a clever response.

[+TheAlabamaRambler]

It's tough to sign them with my Sharpie but if I can get 'em upside down they usually hold still long enough. I tried tattooing but it tickled their belly and they laughed at me.

Edited August 27, 2014 by TheAlabamaRambler

[+The A-Team]

It's tough to sign them with my Sharpie but if I can get 'em upside down they usually hold still long enough. I tried tattooing but it tickled their belly and they laughed at me.

We tried signing a cat once. Luckily it was friendly and held still.

[+cache_test_dummies]

You know, I have found many types of geocaches. And also owned a few caches. One that I have never found is a hamster cache. Apparently it didn't take off up here in Canada, so there aren't that many around. I've even got a few containers that would be good for a hamster cache. But I mostly just want the souvenir.

I, for one, am completely against hamster caching, and I'm glad that this type of cache is no longer allowed.

 

I've spoken up on this issue before.

[+Roman!]

I have a cat I really need to get rid of.

[+irisisleuk]

I will only sign the petition if the hamster caches won't show up in the intro app

[+The Jester]

I have a cat I really need to get rid of.

This post should be reported as off topic...

 

Though, if you mentioned making a hamster cache out of it, it might have been on topic...

[+TheAlabamaRambler]

I have a cat I really need to get rid of.

I think pussy caching would be real popular. Go for it!

 

Edited August 29, 2014 by TheAlabamaRambler