+Team Gecko Posted November 6, 2006 Posted November 6, 2006 What happened to this topic? I couldn't find it on the West and Southwest page... I noticed that too. It dropped off "My Topics" list as well so you have to hunt around to find it. -GD I see it came back on Topics list once I added the above reply. Must need to get traffic once in awhile to stay active. Guess I need to get back to placing cards in remote places ... -GD Quote
+FlagMan Posted November 6, 2006 Posted November 6, 2006 What happened to this topic? I couldn't find it on the West and Southwest page... I noticed that too. It dropped off "My Topics" list as well so you have to hunt around to find it. -GD I see it came back on Topics list once I added the above reply. Must need to get traffic once in awhile to stay active. Guess I need to get back to placing cards in remote places ... -GD Seems there are actually 2 pages of topics and you have to click to the 2nd page when the topic is inactive long enough to get bumped to the 2nd page... Quote
+jahoadi and john Posted November 6, 2006 Posted November 6, 2006 We are still trying to finish our collection, but it is getting harder and harder. Yes, please place some more!! They don't all have to be in remote places Gecko Dad! Quote
+Toby's Gang Posted November 6, 2006 Posted November 6, 2006 We are still trying to finish our collection, but it is getting harder and harder. Yes, please place some more!! They don't all have to be in remote places Gecko Dad! Trailgators placed a Dak Girls card in Tombraider on Saturday...Oh, we were there after you. If you need it you'll have to go back. Quote
+duganrm Posted November 6, 2006 Posted November 6, 2006 We are still trying to finish our collection, but it is getting harder and harder. Yes, please place some more!! They don't all have to be in remote places Gecko Dad! Trailgators placed a Dak Girls card in Tombraider on Saturday...Oh, we were there after you. If you need it you'll have to go back. hmmm... and I thought I dropped the card in..... Quote
+jahoadi and john Posted November 7, 2006 Posted November 7, 2006 (edited) We are still trying to finish our collection, but it is getting harder and harder. Yes, please place some more!! They don't all have to be in remote places Gecko Dad! Trailgators placed a Dak Girls card in Tombraider on Saturday...Oh, we were there after you. If you need it you'll have to go back. hmmm... and I thought I dropped the card in..... Thank goodness we have the Dak Girls card!! We do have a few cards to trade if anyone wants to E mail us off line. Sorry we missed all you guys Saturday, we went so early that we never could have caught up with you. Edited November 7, 2006 by jahoadi and john Quote
+Toby's Gang Posted November 7, 2006 Posted November 7, 2006 We are still trying to finish our collection, but it is getting harder and harder. Yes, please place some more!! They don't all have to be in remote places Gecko Dad! Trailgators placed a Dak Girls card in Tombraider on Saturday...Oh, we were there after you. If you need it you'll have to go back. hmmm... and I thought I dropped the card in..... Oops. You know all you geocachers look alike. Quote
+GoBolts! Posted November 7, 2006 Posted November 7, 2006 We were wondering if anyone would like to trade....Sumrall and I are reducing our collection from two of each to one of each. We have the following extras (one each): YP 1 & 6 YMS 1, 007, 9, 10, 13, 15, 18(mp), 19, 21, 22, 22(mp), 23, 23(mp), 25 & 25(mp) We need: YP 16, 17 & 20 UDesignit 2 Original UDesignit Travelbug Card We also need Misprints for: YMS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 007, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 & 30. (not sure how many of the YMS's had misprints). Thanks This is still my trade list! Quote
+FlagMan Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Hear ye! Hear Ye! After a long hiatus, the Yrium Cards are back in production. I am currently holding for distribution 2x each of YMS 1-18. Watch my movements for placement of these cards. My present intention is to continue through the YMS Series and then start on the YP1, YP2 and Udesignit cards. Something like 12 or so cards per week (i.e., 2x each of YMS 19-24, then 2x each of YMS 25-30, etc). You might even catch a misprint or two if you are really lucky (assuming that dastardly misprinter hasn't moved on to greener pastures...) This program should rotate quickly through the series so that alert cachers will have an opportunity to complete their sets (are you listening FATTBOY?!?). That is all... Quote
+FlagMan Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Also, I am currently accepting suggestions for a new series of cards. Whatcha all think? Just continue the same concept or come up with some new variation? Please do not be shy in providing input. Post here or send me a private e-mail message. Quote
+Cat & Bobby Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Also, I am currently accepting suggestions for a new series of cards. Whatcha all think? Just continue the same concept or come up with some new variation? Please do not be shy in providing input. Post here or send me a private e-mail message. I am sure you have heard this idea many times before, but maybe discussing it in forum will help mature the idea. A new set of cards using the best caches list. The "photos" could include cache owner and landmark terrain features, the description could include colorful quotes from various logs about the cache. As an added bonus I would suggest including an additional hint at the cache if the owner is willing to provide one, it would make the cards even more valuable. Quote
+SD Rowdies Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 (edited) Also, I am currently accepting suggestions for a new series of cards. Whatcha all think? Just continue the same concept or come up with some new variation? Please do not be shy in providing input. Post here or send me a private e-mail message. O'm'gosh! another series of midnight runs to Max's Favorite Park. Looks like I better stock up on my med's. I shall never forget one midnight as I sat on the curb beside the cache to grab a set of the latest release. Suddenly I realized that somebody was crashing through the trees and bushes above and heading directly toward me. Yikes! Turned out to by DHSundance racing to pick up a set of his own YMS #27 cards. Many times I encountered another cacher at that park rushing to lay hands on a set of first releases before dawn. Nightime runs after Yrium cards was a rare and frankly idiotic thrill for this old guy, you know, one of those behaviors that can to cause my sweet bride to roll her eyes and utter that expressive shshing noise of disapproval that an ex-nun does so well. I've given a lot of thought to some new approach but in the end I think that more of the same is an idea that's hard to beat if you have the time and energy for it Tom. Your pal, Harmon Edited November 17, 2006 by SD Rowdies Quote
vagabond Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 I still have 3 original YP #13 Yrium cards,1 #15 Jane8276 (aka silver horde) 1 #12 Super Fly, 1 #5 Beeque. I still need numbers 14, 16, 17, 18, of the original YP set,any swappers????? Quote
+Chuy! Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 Also, I am currently accepting suggestions for a new series of cards. Whatcha all think? Just continue the same concept or come up with some new variation? Please do not be shy in providing input. Post here or send me a private e-mail message. I love the general concept of having cards for local cachers. At the last campout event, an LA cachers asked me what were the Yrium cards being auctioned. She seemed envious of the idea. What I didn't like about the cards was the manner of selecting the next cacher. There are inherent prejudices in the selection process. Cachers have almost died trying to grab the card just to select their candidate . I must say it does contribute to the fun factor, but I'd rather see this part of the selection process altered to a more objective process. Maybe a rotating committee? Draw of the hat? Quote
+SD Rowdies Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 (edited) Also, I am currently accepting suggestions for a new series of cards. Whatcha all think? Just continue the same concept or come up with some new variation? Please do not be shy in providing input. Post here or send me a private e-mail message. I love the general concept of having cards for local cachers. At the last campout event, an LA cachers asked me what were the Yrium cards being auctioned. She seemed envious of the idea. What I didn't like about the cards was the manner of selecting the next cacher. There are inherent prejudices in the selection process. Cachers have almost died trying to grab the card just to select their candidate . I must say it does contribute to the fun factor, but I'd rather see this part of the selection process altered to a more objective process. Maybe a rotating committee? Draw of the hat? Isn't it so that in the beginning there was no selection process other than Yrium's own personal choice ... as in "Yrium's Pals" and that was that, yes? So maybe the selection process should revert to the original approach. How would it do to assign the selection task to an impartial but permanent judge that has the advantage of a detached view of activities within our San Diego Geocaching community, let's say that commie-pinko reviewer guy Marco Ramius? The uDesignit cards could continue but with a twist, finding one would simply trigger the process for issuing a new card rather than granting authority to select an honoree. That way FlagMan would still maintain control of design, production, and release workload to suit his needs. Edited November 17, 2006 by SD Rowdies Quote
+Let's Look Over Thayer Posted November 17, 2006 Posted November 17, 2006 (edited) Also, I am currently accepting suggestions for a new series of cards. Whatcha all think? Just continue the same concept or come up with some new variation? Please do not be shy in providing input. Post here or send me a private e-mail message. I love the general concept of having cards for local cachers. At the last campout event, an LA cachers asked me what were the Yrium cards being auctioned. She seemed envious of the idea. What I didn't like about the cards was the manner of selecting the next cacher. There are inherent prejudices in the selection process. Cachers have almost died trying to grab the card just to select their candidate . I must say it does contribute to the fun factor, but I'd rather see this part of the selection process altered to a more objective process. Maybe a rotating committee? Draw of the hat? Isn't it so that in the beginning there was no selection process other than Yrium's own personal choice ... as in "Yrium's Pals" and that was that, yes? So maybe the selection process should revert to the original approach. How would it do to assign the selection task to an impartial but permanent judge that has the advantage of a detached view of activities within our San Diego Geocaching community, let's say that commie-pinko reviewer guy Marco Ramius? The uDesignit cards could continue but with a twist, finding one would simply trigger the process for issuing a new card rather than granting authority to select an honoree. That way FlagMan would still maintain control of design, production, and release workload to suit his needs. Though I was never able to catch up to the UDesignIt TB (alas), I liked the idea of having the finder get to choose the next victim. It gave the community at-large a chance to participate. In a sense, "ownership" of the cards passed from Yrium, via FlagMan, to the San Diego geocaching community. Going to a committee or judge (even one as esteemed and honorable as Marco Ramius) would make the process more exclusive and cliquish. Regardless of the final decision on this, I am very happy to hear that the cards may return. Although I've avoided collecting them myself (I collect way too many things as it is), I've always enjoyed seeing the new ones when they came out. I look forward to seeing the next one. Edited November 17, 2006 by Let's Look Over Thayer Quote
+PassingWind Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 Maybe twist it away from "geocachers" and focus them on "caches"? UDesignit finders would select a cache in San Diego County that they really enjoyed. I'm sure Yrium would appreciate this approach since the time of his passing to now has seen so much change in the type and style of caching in SD. Remember the "Scenic Caches of the Great American Southwest" that Radical Geezer put out? I was fortunate enough to have collected a set of these and they are just spectacular. Many of the caches no longer exist but they live on in the cards he made. Better yet, after a year of selecting the next "cache" victim and collecting the YriumCacheCards we would have a collection of cards dubbed "The Best of San Diego County by San Diego County Geocachers SERIES" My 2 Cents PW Quote
+Toby's Gang Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 What if there were, say 3 UDesignIt cards. The finders could still pick their choice of the next design, but it would be more like a nomination. They could then be voted on by all the finders to pick the next card. The maker of the card could act as tie-breaker. Another 2 cents. How much money do we have now? Quote
+jahoadi and john Posted November 19, 2006 Posted November 19, 2006 I think we need a doggy series . Don't worry Ginger...if I ever find that card you're on the top of my list to pick.....girls stick together you know!!! Quote
+FlagMan Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 Dropped some YMS #1,2,3,4,5 & 6 cards at various caches today. Check my logs for specifics... Quote
+FlagMan Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 Dropped some YMS #7 and #8 cards in One Year Later.... Quote
+jahoadi and john Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 Vagabond and GoBolts!... Wait until the dust clears and I go after some of the cards being put out now and I will see what I end up with. The only extras I currently have are #17YP, #12YMS, #27YMS, and #29YMS. I need too many to list of all 4 types (YP, YMS, Bikedog, and UDesignit). Cheers, John Quote
+jahoadi and john Posted November 23, 2006 Posted November 23, 2006 Grabbed a YMS #007 and a YMS #8 from One Year Later cache today, there are one of each left. Quote
+FlagMan Posted November 23, 2006 Posted November 23, 2006 Dropped some YMS #9, 10 & 11 cards in Dolphin Cache Quote
+jahoadi and john Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 Dropped some YMS #9, 10 & 11 cards in Dolphin Cache Grabbed a #10 and #11. there are still #9, #10, and #11 there!! Quote
+jahoadi and john Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 Dropped some YMS #1,2,3,4,5 & 6 cards at various caches today. Check my logs for specifics... Today, I grabbed a #3 and #4 YMS from the Ghillie Cache (GCVFJO). there are some left! Quote
+FlagMan Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 (edited) Dropped some YMS #13, 14, and 15 cards in Solmar Sand, Surf & Scramble -- or was it CABO CACHE? I can't remember. Both are great caches to visit if you're ever in Cabo! Edited November 28, 2006 by FlagMan Quote
+The Senior Sleuths Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 Here is another suggestion for new YMS cards: A pool of names. The initial pool could be chosen by the maker, say 3-5 names of deserving cachers, where one is drawn to be the current card. When someone finds the udesignit card, they nominate a person to go into the pool... with another random drawing for the card. This will not assure their choice, but they will be in the pool. I think it would be nice if the udesignit card was put into caches without anyones knowledge so it would be a surprise finding it and possibly a new experience for a newer cacher. I still remember the joy of finding the card when I didn't even know what it was. Quote
+Team Fatman Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Here is another suggestion for new YMS cards: A pool of names. The initial pool could be chosen by the maker, say 3-5 names of deserving cachers, where one is drawn to be the current card. When someone finds the udesignit card, they nominate a person to go into the pool... with another random drawing for the card. This will not assure their choice, but they will be in the pool. I think it would be nice if the udesignit card was put into caches without anyones knowledge so it would be a surprise finding it and possibly a new experience for a newer cacher. I still remember the joy of finding the card when I didn't even know what it was. I SECOND THAT MOTION,GOOD IDEAL. Quote
+FlagMan Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 I dropped some YMS #13-18 cards in various caches today. Namely, Purple Polo, Up one level, The Silk Road, and FlagMan's Favorite Fishing Hole. Which cards went into which caches is not something I remember exactly... Quote
+duganrm Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 I dropped some YMS #13-18 cards in various caches today. Namely, Purple Polo, Up one level, The Silk Road, and FlagMan's Favorite Fishing Hole. Which cards went into which caches is not something I remember exactly... Flagman's Favorite Fishing Hole had 17-18. There is only an 18 left now. Quote
+drexotic Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I dropped some YMS #13-18 cards in various caches today. Namely, Purple Polo, Up one level, The Silk Road, and FlagMan's Favorite Fishing Hole. Which cards went into which caches is not something I remember exactly... Flagman's Favorite Fishing Hole had 17-18. There is only an 18 left now. I picked up cards from the Silk Road. Thanks, Jeff Quote
+jahoadi and john Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 We took a #5 and #6 from Three Soldiers View. One #5 remains. Jodi Quote
+jahoadi and john Posted December 17, 2006 Posted December 17, 2006 We visited Flagman's cache today and traded seven cards for seven cards!!! There are tons of cards in this cache right now!! Quote
+Toby's Gang Posted December 21, 2006 Posted December 21, 2006 Dropped a YMS #30 and a #30 misprint in Just a Little Further. Quote
+princess toadstool Posted December 25, 2006 Posted December 25, 2006 Left a spare YMS #19 card in Blue's Blue View on December 7, 2006. Quote
+Team Gecko Posted February 11, 2007 Posted February 11, 2007 Sunday, 2/4/2007 Dropped off a rare, collectible YMS #17 misprint in Lion in the Grass. -Gecko Dad Quote
+FlagMan Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Announcing the newest in the various series of Yrium Trading Cards: Yrium Cards - The Next Generation! The theme of this series is NO RULES, JUST RIGHT! Basically anything goes -- within reason. As before, you need to grab the Udesignit TB to have the privilege of naming the subject of the next card. Any subject relating to Geocaching is acceptable -- a cacher (including yourself), a cache, a series of caches, a TB, a coin, or whatever. FlagMan and a panel of esteemed experts reserve final editorial license on the design, but this is just to protect impressionable young minds from inappropriate content (this is a family website after all). So who will be FTF on the new series? Do you dare make it a night hunt tonight? It is a school night, after all... Have fun! Quote
+Toby's Gang Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Announcing the newest in the various series of Yrium Trading Cards: Yrium Cards - The Next Generation! The theme of this series is NO RULES, JUST RIGHT! Basically anything goes -- within reason. As before, you need to grab the Udesignit TB to have the privilege of naming the subject of the next card. Any subject relating to Geocaching is acceptable -- a cacher (including yourself), a cache, a series of caches, a TB, a coin, or whatever. FlagMan and a panel of esteemed experts reserve final editorial license on the design, but this is just to protect impressionable young minds from inappropriate content (this is a family website after all). So who will be FTF on the new series? Do you dare make it a night hunt tonight? It is a school night, after all... Have fun! I was just at that cache today. I must have just missed getting that card. Quote
+SD Rowdies Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Announcing the newest in the various series of Yrium Trading Cards: Yrium Cards - The Next Generation! The theme of this series is NO RULES, JUST RIGHT! Basically anything goes -- within reason. As before, you need to grab the Udesignit TB to have the privilege of naming the subject of the next card. Any subject relating to Geocaching is acceptable -- a cacher (including yourself), a cache, a series of caches, a TB, a coin, or whatever. FlagMan and a panel of esteemed experts reserve final editorial license on the design, but this is just to protect impressionable young minds from inappropriate content (this is a family website after all). So who will be FTF on the new series? Do you dare make it a night hunt tonight? It is a school night, after all... Have fun! I was just at that cache today. I must have just missed getting that card. O'm'gosh! Quote
+FlagMan Posted March 22, 2007 Posted March 22, 2007 Introducing Yrium TNG #1 - The Kiss of Midnight. Coming soon to a cache near you... Quote
+SD Rowdies Posted March 22, 2007 Posted March 22, 2007 Introducing Yrium TNG #1 - The Kiss of Midnight. Coming soon to a cache near you... Tom, Terrific job on the layout. Not bad for a lefty. Harmon Quote
+FlagMan Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Dropped about 20x Yrium TNG #1 cards in The Kiss of Midnight. Quote
+FlagMan Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Forgot to post a note that I dropped 2x Bikedog Memorial cards and 1x Yrium TNG #1 in Peak 2589 - Coyote Mountain. Quote
+Let's Look Over Thayer Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Dropped about 20x Yrium TNG #1 cards in The Kiss of Midnight. Alas, Kiss of Midnight is temporarily out of order... (If you want a Yrium TNG #1 card and haven't done KoM, let me know and I'll stop by and grab one for you -- assuming there are any left when your order is placed...) Quote
+Snake & Rooster Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Dropped about 20x Yrium TNG #1 cards in The Kiss of Midnight. Alas, Kiss of Midnight is temporarily out of order... (If you want a Yrium TNG #1 card and haven't done KoM, let me know and I'll stop by and grab one for you -- assuming there are any left when your order is placed...) Or take a little stroll over to Peak 2589 Quote
+jahoadi and john Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Forgot to post a note that I dropped 2x Bikedog Memorial cards and 1x Yrium TNG #1 in Peak 2589 - Coyote Mountain. Tom, didn't you also drop some cards in one of the caches in the domelands?? Quote
+FlagMan Posted March 29, 2007 Posted March 29, 2007 Forgot to post a note that I dropped 2x Bikedog Memorial cards and 1x Yrium TNG #1 in Peak 2589 - Coyote Mountain. Tom, didn't you also drop some cards in one of the caches in the domelands?? Probably so. They would have been Bikedog cards... Quote
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