Who Are The Lurkers? Introduce Yourself.

[+OldRocker]

Now, I am the ultimate lurker.. This is my first post. I tend to stay away from message boards. I do enjoy reading all of the comments, but tend to stay quiet. I don't have time to constantly monitor what is going on here so every once in a while I'll just check it out.

 

I read today that the board hit the 1,000,000 mark for posts. Looks like I have a lot of reading to catch up on

 

You guys just keep the battle going and us lurkers will pick up the remains when you are finished

[+medic208]

Greetings from NC! Woooo Hooo! Im up to 5 posts now... That's all... 'nuff said

[+Yomi]

And greetings from NW Florida. What else is there really to say..heh heh.

[+Rft183]

Hi Everyone!

 

I'm Russel, and I'm fairly new to the sport. I've only found three caches so far! I do love to do it, but I'm busy with graduate school most of the time. I read the forums every once in a while to read about caching stories, but I don't usually feel like I have much to say, so I don't post.

 

Russel.

[+Davis Family]

Hi. Davis Family here. Just started Geo-caching less than a week ago (2/13/05 to be exact). The wife got me a GPS (Magellan Meridian Gold) for my b-day and since then I've been dragging it and the family all around. This is great! Once the initial investment is done, this is a inexpensive, family friendly sport. The kids enjoy it; I enjoy it and even the wife enjoys it.

 

Yes, I am a lurker. I haven't seen anything I felt the need to comment on.

 

We'll see ya'll on the track (somewhere).

[imalilblonde2]

I am new to the sport. I am an addict, sometimes 6 to 8 caches a day. I found this web site to help me learn, so I guess I am a lurker. I enjoy finding the cache, and have introduced my Hubby to it as well. Hope to meet others who are into it.

 

Imalilblonde2 & FishinBud

[+Pinky B]

Hi

 

I’ve been lurking and finally got up the nerve to ask a question…

 

I’m new to all this and I could use some help…I’d like to know where I should start a thread posing a question: I’m going on a trip from San Jose, CA to Las Vegas, NV and need some input as to what some of the “must do” caches would be on the way.

 

Could someone steer me in the right direction?

 

My one year caching anniversary is coming up and my goal is still to reach an average of one cache a day for the first year (I will need 39 more) and I’d like my 365th to end in Las Vegas, which cache would y’all recommend?

 

Thanx for your input, Smiles, Pinky B

[+hellfire6264]

I just began checking out the posts (I hate posting myself because I just like to argue) and expect to start posting more soon enough.

[+wildshipe]

im a lurker! ill post when i see something worth responding too. Dont want to post useless chatter. he he

[TCE]

I'm still learning, so I don't have much to say. But, I will post if I have information, or new thoughts to give. I've enjoyed the pictures on here, and some of the funny comments. Thanks for being thorough.

[+Neslake]

Hello from Fremont CA. I'm not that new to the sport (118 finds 5 hides) nor the forums. I just never felt like posting before. I guess that makes me a lurker... Maybe this will encourage me to start

Edited February 26, 2005 by Neslake

[+The Blood Hounds]

New to geacaching and have only found 4 caches so far. Out of the 4 caches Ive logged Ive received 2 e-mail from some of the other members welcoming me aboard. Everyone has been real nice and just wanted to say thanks.

 

By the way I coame across a website http://www.gpsthemovie.com/production/

I briefly looked around for post but didnt see any, maybe I just didnt look hard enough. Does anyone know anymore about this movie than whats on the web site. All I know is that its a suspense/thriller/horror film based on geocaching.

 

GT

[Team_Rendar]

Bonjour!

We are listening

[+Roostaman]

Hi to all.

 

I am so new to this I haven't even got my new GPS yet.

I bought it on ebay so it should be here soon.

 

I can't wait to get into this sport. It looks like much fun.

 

Greg the RoosterMan

Wagga Wagga

NSW

Australia

[+SilverMarc]

I can't wait to get into this sport. It looks like much fun.

It's really fun! Welcome!

 

--Marc

March 4, 2005 @ 6:08 PM

N40° 46.565' W073° 58.756'

[+_Millertime_]

Hi Gang! Just got into this hobby/sport about a month ago. I live in Middle Tennessee and as far as lurking or not, it all depends on the topic, will lurk some and will post some.

[+Miragee]

Okay, I saw this and had to post to get past that evil number.

 

[+_Millertime_]

Oh No, since I was the one that brought that number up, does that make me, like Hellboy or something?

[+Team Wheaties]

lurkers R us

[aragorn05]

I am a lurker! maybe mabye not

I lurk around zelderex (a cool online game )

 

http://ZeldereX.com/?topic=70938

[+black burn]

Hello,

 

I read the posts about every day, but am leary of posting my 2 cents. I enjoy reading the posts that stay on topic and answer the questions because i am new to the sport. I don't care for the sharp comments. It is easy in this medium to do so without the fear of face to face confrontation.

 

So, hello geocaching world. I hope that this sport stays strong and true to the ideals that started it.

 

Thanks,

Black Burn

[+Super_Nate]

Good point!

Edited March 9, 2005 by Super_Nate

[+Super_Nate]

Hello,

 

I read the posts about every day, but am leary of posting my 2 cents. I enjoy reading the posts that stay on topic and answer the questions because i am new to the sport. I don't care for the sharp comments. It is easy in this medium to do so without the fear of face to face confrontation.

 

So, hello geocaching world. I hope that this sport stays strong and true to the ideals that started it.

 

Thanks,

Black Burn

I forward this request!

 

This is Geocaching by the way...in case we forgot!

[+wwobble]

I have an RSS link on my homepage so I can see if there are any new posts. Every once in awhile I'll click over and take a look at any interesting threads, but I don't tend to jump in unless I can add to the discussion. I'm too new to the sport to be answering questions so until I know ALOT more, I'll just be watching and learning.

[Whitejacket]

Hello

 

This is the first time I have ever been to this forum so I can't possibly be a lurker.

But I suspect over time to be doing a healthy mix of both lurking and spraying with the odd flaming rant and maybe a good bit of healthy trolling too

 

It's all good!

[+weirdfish]

Hello.

 

I am not sure if I am to be considered a "Lurker" but I am new to Geocaching and have been looking here for a few days to find out whats what.

[Lone Monkey]

Hi all from the middle of Iowa!

 

I have been popping in & out for a while now. I like to reply if I know I am not repeating something that someone else has already said. However, I might put in a little sarcasm if the need is there.

 

If you want to know more, just ask

 

-LM

 

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If it aint broke, fix it anyway!

[Marge and Homer]

Just starting out, however it seems to be a fantastic past time!!

[Blunt]

I'm new to the forums. I started at Christmas and have logged 10 caches since then. I'm trying to get a lot more caches in though. I have a Garmin Geko GPSr, the basic GPSr, but hey it works.

[TheSiliconBeagle]

Hi everyone, I'm not lurking, I just heard about geocaching and joined. I've ordered my handheld GPA and am looking for playmates in and around Annapolis, Maryland where I live. I'll post a suitable pic soon. You can contact me at the email address in my profile.

[Old Millironsides]

I was shocked to see how short some forum members tempers are with others. As a famous philosopher once said - "can't we all just get along?" I am new to the sport and enjoy it more and more. I've always been a hiker/backpacker and lover of the undiscovered. Geocaching gives me the best of both of those worlds (both on the trail and in the city). My concern is that if members flame newbies, or anyone for that matter based on the perception of a "silly" question or that the question already exists in some buried thread people will stop asking questions. I hope that all members will mentor new fans of the game so that they will grow and eventually ask some things that could stump all the OG's (original Geocachers). Anyway, I cannot wait to see how this game evolves. The possibilities are endless.

[Old Millironsides]

I was shocked to see how short some forum members tempers are with others. As a famous philosopher once said - "can't we all just get along?" I am new to the sport and enjoy it more and more. I've always been a hiker/backpacker and lover of the undiscovered. Geocaching gives me the best of both of those worlds (both on the trail and in the city). My concern is that if members flame newbies, or anyone for that matter based on the perception of a "silly" question or that the question already exists in some buried thread people will stop asking questions. I hope that more experienced members will mentor new fans of the game so that they will grow and eventually ask some things that could stump all the OG's (original Geocachers). Anyway, I cannot wait to see how this game evolves. The possibilities are endless.

[low on cache]

Lurker? Me? Guilty as charged! I guess I do a lot of reading what other, more knowedgable, geocachers have written in order to learn from them. Being relatively new I don't have much to say. When I feel I have something to add I'll jump in. Right now I just happy to be able to post a find now and then.

[+Racer944]

Guess you could call me a lurker of sorts, but thats only because I'm brand new to this sport and to these forums (but not to GPS). I have my wife to thank for suggesting that this is something that would be fun, and that we might be able to enjoy together with our young son.

 

Hope to have much to post and talk about in the near future as I begin to look for some local caches.

 

Cheers;

Eric

 

Greely, Ontario

Canada

GPS III+, Etrex Legend, and GPS Map 60CS on the way!

[+mantis7]

Have been a lurker until the last couple of days when I finally ordered my GPSr!

 

Now you will be seeing more of me!

[McGurk]

New to this site, hope to add input when I have anything useful to say, otherwise I will remain "lurker". If you want useless info to tie up space, let me know and I'll lose the "lurker" title. Thanks and Good Luck.

[+fyrekap]

Hi...new to the site. Not new to gps'ing. Have been using it at work for years. Started caching with my 11 yo son.

[+Wsmith]

I was introduced to this GC thing about 4 years ago by a co-worker. I have been scouting the forums for about as long. I have seen Jeremy take a bunch of jabs and now see the Administrators taking a lot of heat. I don't support everyone's opinion on GC but I do find it interesting to read.

 

The direction of GC? I would like to see emphasis on quality caches.

 

Roadside markers, plastic bags, meaningless virtual caches, meaningless micros, should be discouraged, however, the hider's perception on what makes a good cache is too broad to control.

 

The answer is, just go caching. You be the judge. If you don't like the cache, say so in your log. What the hell is it there for anyway. Complaining about it on these forums are not going to do the trick.

 

Back to lurking. You might see me on the posts for a few

[+theCLB]

i'm new to both caching and lurking. thank goodness others help me or i'd never find a thing. sure is a fun hobby and i'm hoping to improve real soon!!!

 

theCLB

 

[Tashapup]

I think lurking is best. Thinking of seeting up a Home Page just for this and list my own caches.

 

EMSBANDIT

[+heather3781]

Guilty to the lurking charge....but only because it kills some time while at work b4 I can leave the cube and enter the outside world - then you won't see me online.

[+griffsmom]

I have visited the site off and on for about a year but haven't posted b/c I haven't actively sought a cache.

 

Well, Dh is out buying the Garmin Map60CS as we speak, so I guess it's about time to make an appearance.

 

We'll be camping this weekend and are going to try to find our first cache. I am looking forward to it, especially since we'll be bringing our 4 y/o DS along. I hope he has fun and we'll be able to find another fun way to spend more time together as a family.

[+topeswin]

Hi! I'm very new to this - bought my gps yesterday and found my first cache tonight. I have always been a lurker on other boards I've followed, but am hoping to be more of an active poster...we'll see! This is a start!

[+SilverMarc]

Hi! I'm very new to this - bought my gps yesterday and found my first cache tonight. I have always been a lurker on other boards I've followed, but am hoping to be more of an active poster...we'll see! This is a start!

Congratulations on the "UCK It's Monday" cache!

 

--Marc

April 1, 2005 @ 1:30 AM

N40° 46.565' W073° 58.756'

[MisterT]

I read the forums several times a week. There are many intersting topics here, but by the time I read a thread where I have an opinion, there are usually so many replies and my point has been already covered by many posters, I just don't bother.

 

I was just reading the thread on who uses other cache listing sites, which was quite interesting. I enjoy geocaching and using my GPS, but there are so many other outdoor activities you can do with your GPS. I also enjoy the gpsgames.org site, particularly their new game Shutterspot.

[+LeadNinja]

Hi I was just lurking about when I decided to introduce myself. I've enjoyed reading about being inconspicuous in 'getting started' discussion as I am a newbie and often feel conspicuous. The Happy Wanderers

[Viewpoint]

I am a lurker. Moved to a location with electricity and internet so I thought I would log on and say HI. I could only use the library computers before but now we are planning to gather up about five grandkids and turn the GPS on for some real fun.

[+nitrosheep]

I used to lurk a lot, but lately I've been trying to get myself more familiar with all the others here that enjoy this sport. My boyfriend and I started caching last May, and we took the winter off because we hate snow. Now the weather is nice again, so we're going out Sundays mostly to do some caching here and there.

 

But, as far as message forums go, I hate it when people start flaming and arguing about stupid things. Otherwise, these boards are nice to find tips and other info... and it's fun to just reach out and connect with other cachers about a wide variety of things, not just Geocaching itself, in the Off Topic forum too.

[+Pablo Mac]

[+SqueekyFD5]

I'm a lurker and enjoy it that way. Quite honestly I forget this wesite is here. By no means am I stating that this site is not a good one.I spend most of my time looking at caches near and far. And part of the time on alacache.com which has a great participation rate from everyone involved.

 

I do believe folks should leave their feelings at the door when responding to forums. This is sport for all, not for one.

 

Thanks.....Squeeky