+sis Posted January 11, 2004 Posted January 11, 2004 occasional lurker. rare poster. serious watcher. Quote
Cheesy_Nacho Posted January 11, 2004 Posted January 11, 2004 Hi Everyone, Just a quick hello to introduce myself (Cheesy_Nacho). I'm from UK. Not long got a Geko 101 on e-bay and found my first Cache today! All the best to everyone in 2004 Regards Cheesy Quote
Marquoz Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Hello =) I'm Marquoz, I'm an alchoholic, and I don't post. Seriously, I'm a slight cachaholic, and I read the forums for interesting and useful discussions, but by the time I read them, there's so many posts that there is not too much point for me to post something that has been beaten to death. Marquoz If at first you don't succeed, destroy any evidence that you ever tried. Quote
+jbat1 Posted January 13, 2004 Posted January 13, 2004 Hey new here. jbat1. Enjoying the new hobby. Peace. Quote
+programmer64 Posted January 14, 2004 Posted January 14, 2004 (edited) Generally a lurker, I've taken to posting lately. Mostly in the northeast forums as they are not as hostile, and I live in the northeast. Hostility breeds.... Edited January 14, 2004 by bleattler Quote
+JMBella Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 Hi Everyone, Just a quick hello to introduce myself (Cheesy_Nacho). I'm from UK. Not long got a Geko 101 on e-bay and found my first Cache today! All the best to everyone in 2004 Regards Cheesy I'm hungry. Quote
highlandpiper Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Definitely a lurker. Maybe I'll have to try harder. Quote
+carleenp Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Yay! a piper! Welcome aboard, I do highland dance. Quote
+ronwies Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Well, I'm lurker. I'm not ashamed of it and I'm not proud of it. It is what I am and will continue to be. Welcome to my first post. I'm introducing myself as requested. I've been caching for a few months. I almost posted earlier today to a thread involving most elusive cache experiences. Probably was going to because I'm going to be to busy this weekend to be planning a new cache hunt. I decided not to post mine when I read my comments and they seemed like I was bashing the owner. I find that on most threads everything I felt was worth saying has already been said so I just keep on lurking. Oh yeah this has already been said here too!!!!! Interesting in a black hole sort of way. Help I can't get out. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Quote
drsmith Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 I'm a lurker. Whew, I feel better now that is off my chest! Sorry, didn't mean to get so wordy. Quote
+Klondike Mike Posted January 18, 2004 Posted January 18, 2004 I am !!! ( gee I hope I don't get flamed now) Quote
+Lafrog Posted January 18, 2004 Posted January 18, 2004 Lafrog here Spend hours a day lurking for info. I have 'quietly' learned very much about this game, sport , hobby, pastime. Although I have a few posts, I don't usually put my 2 cents in. Just a thought--If they charged 2 cents per post, some of you would be in serious financial trouble by now. Quote
Ted's Trekkers Posted January 19, 2004 Posted January 19, 2004 I rarely post - maybe 3-4 times total. I do sometimes feel that people get a little too worked up. I like the regional feature. Quote
+Ambrosia Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 (edited) I guess I could be called a lurker. Every once in a while, when I have time, I'll look at the forums, but I've only posted a couple of times. It looks like some people practically live in the forums. I also know at least three cachers that are another kind of Lurker: They go to caches, but rarely, if ever, log online. They just like to find the cache, TNLN, just for the fun! They don't want anyone to know about it, though. Edited January 20, 2004 by Ambrosia Quote
+Tribble157 Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Being a lurker isn't so bad. I read the forums infrequently, and don't take time to reply. I'm trying to hang out in the forums a little more often. There are things I can learn here, or at least find some cheap entertainment. I simply haven't felt that I have anything to add to the discussion. Now that the ice is broken, maybe I'll comment more often. -Tribble157 Quote
The Lorax Posted January 21, 2004 Posted January 21, 2004 I'm a lurker. Got into Geocaching (kinda - I'll explain) with a friend a couple years ago. We didn't have a GPS, but he'd heard about it and we'd messed around on this site. Both of us had some pretty extensive mapping and orienteering skills, so we used satellite and topo maps correlated with compass bearings (and maybe a little luck) to find a few caches. Dunno why, but we kind of quit after that - many of the caches are just too much work to figure out with map and compass by hand. But now I have a Magellan SporTrak Map on the way - this will be the first GPS that I have ever used, let alone owned! So I should become more of a regular here before long. I really like this community (or what I know of it, seeing as I have been a very infrequent visitor until about the last month or so). Quote
+CycleGuy Posted January 22, 2004 Posted January 22, 2004 Generally a lurker, I've taken to posting lately. Mostly in the northeast forums as they are not as hostile, and I live in the northeast.Hostility breeds.... I love the smell of Napalm in the morning! Quote
+Rav 4 Raiders Posted January 23, 2004 Posted January 23, 2004 How come there are anonymous people on the forums??? Quote
Lost~in~it~all Posted January 24, 2004 Posted January 24, 2004 HI, My name is Britt. I live in oregon and I have been doing geocaching with friends for a couple of months now and i did orienteering before that. I usually read the forums about once a week when i am getting ready to do some weekend caching. I love the spirit of geocaching and thats what prompted me to join in the forum groups. I have been hesitant before, to post ,because i didnt feel i had anything significant to add. I would love to see some regional discussion on some good caches in the area, I am constantly searching for beautiful weekend trip opportunities. Thanks for starting this thread, it is nice to see who is around. Britt Quote
+SixDogTeam Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 can you guys speak up? I can barely hear you. Quote
GApeachinTX Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 Hi! ...Lurker here...I'm so new to geocaching, I haven't even been on a hunt yet. I've been lurking around here for several weeks, just gathering information (some of this stuff has been wa-a-a-ayyy over my head-need to really study the basics more)... Ever since this website was posted in another forum I have visited, I have been fascinated...and excited about becoming a 'regular' geocacher instead of a neo-geo...('tadpole' is kinda cool, tho' - makes me feel younger!!!) No equipment yet...I am in the process of trying to determine what kind of gear I need (and trying to save enough $$ for it), and have been recruiting some of the rest of my family in hopes of making geocaching a regular family pasttime. I can see how addicting it could become!!! I have seen some of the negative discussions, however, when reacting to stuff, I always consider the source ...everyone's bound to have an off day and need to let it out...I also believe that a lot of it is tongue-in-cheek... especially bantering between 'regulars'... I've learned and laughed a lot through my lurking and reading here...I'll be back into posting when I have something of value to contribute... or need more info!!! Thanks for this thread... peach Quote
+KSWader Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 I am new to geocaching and have been visiting the boards for about 2 weeks now. Finally posting to the boards for the first time today. I came across geocaching by searching for cub scouts on google.com. (I am assistant Cub Master.) We are in NW Kansas so all the caches require planning to go to them as the closest is 32 miles away. We only have 66 within 100 miles so we are hoping to put a change to that soon. No caches in our county (yet). We were very surprised to find out that our first cache we visited was Mingo which is the oldest cache that is still in existance and were very luck to find a TB at the cache that had not had time to be logged in! Our kids love going "treasure hunting" and really do love any small toy that is in the cache including Mctoys. Quote
+Semper Questio Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 Hi all. I tend to lurk a lot simply because I am quite new to this and I don't feel I have a lot to contribute...yet. On the other hand I have gotten great response when I posted asking for help on getting started. No one was snobbish or rude at all. Howard (KiltedCacher) Quote
+TinyDiny Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 Hi Everyone.............I'm TinyDiny and I'm a lurker. Bought my husband a GPS for my b-day, and have been lurking ever since!!! I have gone on a number of caches with him and have actually found some myself. I am hoping he will buy me my own GPS for his birthday! Oh well....I can always hope!! Quote
+redjay Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 I check out the forums now and then. They are very informative. I started geocaching in Feb of 2003 and love it. Quote
+thefallingman Posted January 29, 2004 Posted January 29, 2004 I'm a lurker. Although I only come by every now and again. More of a rubbernecker, really. Quote
+SERG312 Posted January 29, 2004 Posted January 29, 2004 Well you can add me to the Lunkers. Like other lurkers, I'm fairly new and still watching and learning. The forum is great for us newbees, I have learned so much from it. I haven't seen what all the talk about rudeness is though. Everyone seems pretty friendly with an occasional friendly jab. Thanks for the topic and hello from Jersey. Quote
+green bean Posted February 1, 2004 Posted February 1, 2004 OK. This is my first trip to a GC forum Didn't know I was lurking, just looking for someone to answer a question Quote
+LTOne Posted February 2, 2004 Posted February 2, 2004 I'm obviously a newbie when it comes to geocaching, and as such I will read and learn while I await the delivery of my latest toy (GPSMAP 76S)... I'll then get my feet wet searching out one of the thousand or so caches around town... I lurk more to learn the intricacies of something before I go and humiliate myself by speaking out of turn! I am on other forums where I have over a thousand posts, and I know how little patience I have for new folks asking questions I’ve hear a million times before…. Search people SEARCH! BTW – Someone owes American Scientific Magazine… They ran a great article this month on geocaching, which is how I first heard of this fine pastime. -Nathan Quote
kemosabe Posted February 3, 2004 Posted February 3, 2004 I guess I'm a lurker. I've been geocaching for a couple of years and watching the forums for almost as long. Perhaps, someday, I may have a comment to add but until then, I will follow the old saying, that "Silence is the only acceptable substitute for brains". Quote
jallen013 Posted February 5, 2004 Posted February 5, 2004 i've been lurking for a while and should get my MeriPlat in the mail tomorrow. i'm ready for the hunt. Quote
+Commander Bob Posted February 5, 2004 Posted February 5, 2004 I am still trying to decide why I feel like I should post here. I doubt my post will make any significant contributions. I don't think I have any entertaining, creative writing talent. And I don't have a desire to increase my post numbers. With all that being said, why then do I still feel a need to post to this thread? Maybe I'm a closet forum junkie and this is my first line of forum-crack. Yup....I can feel the need for more postings as I type. Where can I get a cool looking avitar? I need a signature line that shouts something profound and witty. Wouldn't over 1000 posts make me look so much smarter and experienced? Whoa!....glad that feeling has passed. I think I am a postaholic....I better find some support and go thru the steps before I ruin my life. Thanks for the eye opening experience. I will go back to lurking now. Ca$hing Out Quote
+The Cheeseheads Posted February 5, 2004 Posted February 5, 2004 Maybe I'm a closet forum junkie and this is my first line of forum-crack. Well, if you're looking for crackpots, you've come to the right place... Quote
ghOzt Posted February 6, 2004 Posted February 6, 2004 Bought my husband a GPS for my b-day... You bought him a GPS for your birthday? I need to have a serious talk with my girlfriend!! Welcome, everybody! Only post if you want to, but there's no reason to feel like you're not adding anything significant. Everyone's contribution adds something worthwhile... Quote
+OKThumper Posted February 6, 2004 Posted February 6, 2004 I am not a lurker, I usally jump in with both feet........in my mouth. I actually kind of like the differing views of the posters, but then again I like to watch two guys in the ring beating the crud out of each other. I like to see a good football game with lots of hard hits and even an occasional fight. I like to see two people in conflict over a point, it seems they bring out the smallest of points to prove themselves right. Besides, if they are fighting with each other they are leaving me along. It is kind of a self defence issue with me. I just look to see who has the most valid point, and discard the other. Thumper This board is just a small snippet of life.........get used to it because it will probably not change too soon. Quote
+hikemeister Posted February 6, 2004 Posted February 6, 2004 For the last couple of months I've been 'lurking' around finding caches instead of looking at the forums. Today I am bored -- this post still is here? Quote
+carleenp Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 How come there are anonymous people on the forums??? The forum log in has an option for the user name not to be shown at the bottom of the page. Those people will be listed as anonymous. Quote
+carleenp Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 QUOTE (sept1c_tank @ Jan 8 2004, 11:55 AM) Welcome, CycleGuy. I have done more than 50% of my caches by bicycle. QUOTE ...My other goal is I also want to meet a cute lawyer from Nebraska that likes to geocach... I know her address! Thanks Septic....I am planning a self-contained trip on skyline drive this summer and I have already located a couple of caches that may be within reach. I was only joking about the the Neb. Legal Gal...I just liked her Avitar and kept seeing it all over the forums. Boy am I slow! I just saw this today! Quote
Radman Forever Posted February 10, 2004 Posted February 10, 2004 My name is Radman and I am a fat radish! Quote
+mntbikejack Posted February 11, 2004 Posted February 11, 2004 I regularly read these forums but never post. Quote
+LV Hiker Posted February 11, 2004 Posted February 11, 2004 I don't know if I qualify as a lurker or not. I am a new geocacher and only discovered this forum a couple days ago. So if reading for a couple of days and not posting counts as lurking then I qualify I have learned & laughed alot reading these forums the last couple of days. This will be my first posting so hopefully I'm doing this right. Quote
jupilli Posted February 11, 2004 Posted February 11, 2004 Hi all, did my first log today, now I feel I can indicate myself when I am a real Geocacher!!! Have a nice day !! PS: It is not easy to find a Cache here, it is -17 C and some 40cm of snow out there !!! Quote
+Team HomestarRunner Posted February 11, 2004 Posted February 11, 2004 If I post here does it mean I've lost my "lurker" status? Quote
+KernBob Posted February 12, 2004 Posted February 12, 2004 I don't think I qualify as a dyed in the wool 'lurker' . I live in the NE, long for the SW and cache when I have time to get out for a few hours. Kernbob Quote
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