+Chris n Maria Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Just found this link which outlines the history of the game. Never seen it before. Thought you might be interested. Chris If only life had an undo button.... London & UK Geocaching Resources: http://www.sheps.clara.net Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Fascinating - anyone got a history of geocaching in the UK? Member Geocaching Association of GB Quote Link to comment
+Richard & Beth Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 quote:Originally posted by jstead:Fascinating - anyone got a history of geocaching in the UK? Well according to the stats at GeocacheUK, you were the first UK cacher... I don't know of a UK specific history, but the UK does get a mention in this page on the history of Geocaching. Richard Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 I know that it shows me as the longest serving nut in the game but it's not so. I think the statistic is derived by comparing the first posting of a find with the most recent - so if you are not active for a while you drop down the list. I think there were 37 caches in the UK when I started and the first I found was Mott the Hoople by Dawnrazor though I think he then called himeslf Eddie. He has just posted on the forum from Oz. Then I did a batch in Northumberland by JasonB and there were others up there by MossTrooper. There was a thread started by Chris n Maria in March 2002 which asked how we all started. It still makes interesting reading, especially to see how many are still around. I'd put a link here but have forgotten how! Member Geocaching Association of GB Quote Link to comment
+Richard & Beth Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 quote:Originally posted by jstead:I know that it shows me as the longest serving nut in the game but it's not so. I think the statistic is derived by comparing the first posting of a find with the most recent - so if you are not active for a while you drop down the list. Indeed, there are people who I know were around in the community when I started who aren't listed above me on the list. 37 caches... Those were the days - when the entire UK listing fitted onto four pages, and you could fit all the UK caches into your GPS. The 'How did you get started' thread is here. Could probably establish a UK history from that and the list of caches and when they were hidden. Richard Quote Link to comment
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