+HunterandSamuel Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I posted this on another thread but thought it would make a great topic, a feel good topic! 1. My goal is to make my geocache hides as family oriented as possible and a safe hobby for children to enjoy! 2. My second goal is, besides encouraging families to bring their children geocaching, to keep the sport/hobby active from generation to generation, to get children outside in the fresh air, hiking, exercising, and enjoy all the wonders of nature! And to keep my caches stocked with fun swag for the kids! 1 Quote Link to comment
+HunterandSamuel Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 What brought me joy recently in geocaching. A first time geocache couple found their very first hide on one of our caches! They had a lot of fun she said! Another cacher who found some of our hides has over 45,000 finds! Both gave me happy feelings. 1 Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 See also... etc... 4 Quote Link to comment
+HunterandSamuel Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, niraD said: See also... Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment
+Korichnovui Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 My goals for geocaching in general, not limited to any one year, are: 1. Engage myself and my kids in a real-world outdoors activity, which encourages both physical and mental activity 2. As a CO, create as many different kinds of cache experiences as I can I'm also asking myself if I use geocaching to explore new sights and places, but it doesn't feel right to me. I think I primarily like to explore new sights and places for its own enjoyment, and if geocaching can fit into that experience as a "side gig" then that's great. It's nice for me to ponder and formally put down in words what my goals are, thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment
+HunterandSamuel Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, Korichnovui said: My goals for geocaching in general, not limited to any one year, are: 1. Engage myself and my kids in a real-world outdoors activity, which encourages both physical and mental activity 2. As a CO, create as many different kinds of cache experiences as I can I'm also asking myself if I use geocaching to explore new sights and places, but it doesn't feel right to me. I think I primarily like to explore new sights and places for its own enjoyment, and if geocaching can fit into that experience as a "side gig" then that's great. It's nice for me to ponder and formally put down in words what my goals are, thank you. Thank you so much for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment
+barefootjeff Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 My most memorable "good feelings when caching" are days like this one last May, a challenging three-hour hike to a stunning GZ with some caching friends for company... My goal as a CO is to try to come up with hides that will be someone else's memorable good feelings when caching. 2 2 Quote Link to comment
+HunterandSamuel Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 2 hours ago, barefootjeff said: My most memorable "good feelings when caching" are days like this one last May, a challenging three-hour hike to a stunning GZ with some caching friends for company... My goal as a CO is to try to come up with hides that will be someone else's memorable good feelings when caching. Thank you for sharing! An amazing goal! 1 Quote Link to comment
+carnyhunks Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 My goals when I go Geocaching are: 1.) Find a cache, any cache. (LPCs, trails, cemeteries, urban, etc.) 2.) Don't get discouraged when I can't find a cache (there's always a reasonable explanation). 3.) Make the experience enjoyable for the next finder What good feelings do I get when I go Geocaching? 1.) The feeling of accomplishment when I find a cache 2.) The feeling of being a part of a global movement/game/experience 3.) The feeling of being a detective/wizard when I interact with a cache 4.) Knowing that I got up and did something today that I enjoy 2 Quote Link to comment
+Goldenwattle Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I know that I can't find every hide, even in my own town and surrounds, as caches keep getting published and I can't keep up to them. Basically my goal is to find any cache, but they are nicer if they can be found on a cycle ride (like the two I found today), or walk. I have made it a goal to find some sub sets of caches, such as the SideTracked series. We don't have the numbers in this series that the UK has, but I try to find as many of the local ones as I can, and I have found most of them. I was considering a trip to Singapore at they have many near their rail stations, and that would have been convenient caching, riding their metro. That's on hold now, for obvious reasons at present. But it's a goal for the future, if and when we are ever allowed to travel again overseas and it's safe to do so. I also had a goal to find the Mary MacKillop caches, not because I am religious, but rather that they are a subset of about 150 caches, mainly found throughout Australia, but also a few in other countries. Unlike the SideTracked caches though, there is no html pastes on can do on my home page to show my finds of that series. Getting out into the fresh air and getting exercise, is the best feeling with geocaching. Also being taken to locations and interesting things, I would never have known about, but for geocaching. 1 Quote Link to comment
+DreamMachine74 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 For me, what I really understand to make me feel good about geocaching is making a cache create an experience, whether it be a multi, wherein you walk about a neighbourhood, learning this and that about it, or working on a puzzle which makes your mind melt....only to realize it's a bit of a nonchalant breeze into a morgue of less approachable perspectives. Then again, I also love those good ol treks in the woods wherein it's either a nice bushwhack and hill climb/ride to the cache, or just a walk through a field, overgrown with vines and what have you all around. I've created about 9 caches which all fit with one of these descriptions more or less...but what it really boils down to for me is creating an engaging experience for geocachers in the community to have fun. It's taken time to learn how to create caches like these, but it's a good process, and very helpful. I also just love the sense of achievement when it comes to thinking about where you went just from geocaching...it's interesting methinks. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ageleni Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 What brings me joy (in addition to many other joys) is discovering things I didn't know existed. I have found works of art in the middle of the city, parks, interesting monuments, streets and streets of lovely houses, great views. My goal is to find caches. That's pretty simple! I like all of them! And I always try to get a few in when I work out of town. Quote Link to comment
+HunterandSamuel Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/18/2020 at 2:17 AM, carnyhunks said: My goals when I go Geocaching are: 1.) Find a cache, any cache. (LPCs, trails, cemeteries, urban, etc.) 2.) Don't get discouraged when I can't find a cache (there's always a reasonable explanation). 3.) Make the experience enjoyable for the next finder What good feelings do I get when I go Geocaching? 1.) The feeling of accomplishment when I find a cache 2.) The feeling of being a part of a global movement/game/experience 3.) The feeling of being a detective/wizard when I interact with a cache 4.) Knowing that I got up and did something today that I enjoy This was great! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment
+HunterandSamuel Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/18/2020 at 3:50 AM, Goldenwattle said: Getting out into the fresh air and getting exercise, is the best feeling with geocaching. Also being taken to locations and interesting things, I would never have known about, but for geocaching. Yes! Me too! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment
+HunterandSamuel Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 8:20 PM, DreamMachine74 said: For me, what I really understand to make me feel good about geocaching is making a cache create an experience, whether it be a multi, wherein you walk about a neighbourhood, learning this and that about it, or working on a puzzle which makes your mind melt....only to realize it's a bit of a nonchalant breeze into a morgue of less approachable perspectives. Then again, I also love those good ol treks in the woods wherein it's either a nice bushwhack and hill climb/ride to the cache, or just a walk through a field, overgrown with vines and what have you all around. I've created about 9 caches which all fit with one of these descriptions more or less...but what it really boils down to for me is creating an engaging experience for geocachers in the community to have fun. It's taken time to learn how to create caches like these, but it's a good process, and very helpful. I also just love the sense of achievement when it comes to thinking about where you went just from geocaching...it's interesting methinks. I too love creating a cache that cachers get a surprise from and love. I'm not as creative though, you sound very creative. Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment
+HunterandSamuel Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 9:42 PM, Ageleni said: What brings me joy (in addition to many other joys) is discovering things I didn't know existed. I have found works of art in the middle of the city, parks, interesting monuments, streets and streets of lovely houses, great views. My goal is to find caches. That's pretty simple! I like all of them! And I always try to get a few in when I work out of town. I love this! Some like the simple way of geocaching (that's me too) and some are die-hard geocachers and love difficulty. It's amazing the diversity in the caching community and all the levels available to achieve! Thank you for sharing! I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment
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