+Subarite Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Well done on reaching 400 caches. The trip to California has really piled on the cache count . I guess the target of 1000 no longer looks impossible . What do you think of the caches in California compared to the UK. Andy. ---------------------------------------- I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them. - Isaac Asimov Quote Link to comment
+MarcB Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 hehe Well done Hornet! How many of those have been your own ammo boxes? MarcB "We searched for hours in the cache area but all we could find was an ammo box in a little hollow. Suggest you archive the cache..." Quote Link to comment
+djh Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Well done, 400 is some total just looked at caches visited, 75 in 7 days that is some caching. DJH Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Hi Peter, Another superstar in the geocaching firmament! Congrats from Sunninghill, dodgydaved dodgydaved I'm NOT lost, I know exactly where I am, I'm here! Quote Link to comment
+The Wombles Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Slytherin have some real competition now - should be entertaining for the rest of us! Well done Hornet, that's quite an achievement particularly in a relatively short time. Dave Quote Link to comment
+Tim & June Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 You must be glad to get back to the UK for a rest Now that's what you call a 'Cache Bash' Congratulations from us both. Tim & June (Winchester) See June, I told you that sign which said 'Unsuitable for Motor Vehicles' was wrong ! Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 That's some going, Peter. Very well done indeed. John Age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability. Quote Link to comment
+Naefearjustbeer Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Wow! way to go. I can only dream of such numbers! Hear about the 2 blondes that walked into a bar? You would of thought at least one of them would of seen it!! Quote Link to comment
+putt Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 I was there, I saw. I bowed. I groveled. But only if he could Putt!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Slytherin Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Congratulations Peter. A teriffic acheivement. quote:Originally posted by The Wombles:Slytherin have some real competition now - should be entertaining for the rest of us! Who knows what the dastardly Slytherin's have up their sleeves. Well DodgyDave does, but he isn't saying. Quote Link to comment
+The Hornet Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Thanks so much for all your congrats etc. As one or two of you noticed I had to pop over to California to get my total moving again Let's hope all of those Ammo boxes as supplied by Hornet Inc. start showing up in Southern England soon (suitably re-painted) or who knows where I'll have to go next in my never ending quest to reach Slytherin's huge total. I must admit that I'd set myself a personal target of reaching 350 on my first anniversary of geocaching (today) but when I realised 'The Big One' was achievable I really went for it in California. I actually got 73 'hits' out of 76 attempts. It was very interesting to contrast US caches with those in the UK. I found a lot of differences and a lot of similarities. Bearing in mind the great differences in terrain (from the streets of San Francisco, to the wide open spaces near Sacramento to the mountains of the Sierra Nevada) I suppose that's not surprising. The biggest surprise was that given the wide open spaces and vast area of countryside they have, it is good old UK that has by far the better cache locations given our vast network of public footpaths. They have to rely on placing caches in public parks and recreation areas. That's not to say they don't have good locations, some of the ones I found were fabulous, it's just that size for size we have a bigger choice. I did find that their urban caches tended either to be micros or virtuals. Also the 'normal' sized ones tended to be in less interesting places - again due to limitations in possible locations. In contrast, once you get out into the mountains and national parks the locations are almost all superb. The walking distances involved range from a feww hundred feet to several miles (not that I did any really long ones - lack of time you know ) Cache containers are very similar to ours - the usual mix of tupperware & ammo boxes. Contents however tended to be 'cheaper' than many I've seen here. There were a lot of VERY cheap plastic toys around. Again there were honourable exceptions but overall I got the impression that UK caches were 'worth a bit more' in monetary terms. There were few tinned goods (please note D&P) although I did come across one genuine tin of Spam!! All in all though I felt very much on familiar territory and would recommend a similar trip to anybody. I had a great time and even joined in one of their get togethers (thanks Putt). You'll be pleased to know that the 50 or so Sacramento area cachers were exactly the same mix of weird and wonderful people as we get here I managed to pick up about 7 travel bugs which I hope to place soon so be sure to look out for them and help them on their way. Cheers, Peter p.s. Oh yes - I had one GREAT disappointment. I missed out on getting a T&J Bear travel bug by just a couple of hours _________________________________________________________ It is better to regret something you did, rather than to regret something you didn't do. Quote Link to comment
+Nia Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Wow 400+ 75 in 7 days Took us a year to do 75 Very well done Tech-no notice Quote Link to comment
+The Hornet Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Oh yes, just remembered. To anyone who thinks 400 is a big total, when I was at the get together in Sacramento one guy was achieving his 800th find!!!!!!! _________________________________________________________ It is better to regret something you did, rather than to regret something you didn't do. Quote Link to comment
+The Merman Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 quote: The biggest surprise was that given the wide open spaces and vast area of countryside they have, it is good old UK that has by far the better cache locations given our vast network of public footpaths. They have to rely on placing caches in public parks and recreation areas..... ....All in all though I felt very much on familiar territory and would recommend a similar trip to anybody. _________________________________________________________ It is better to regret something you did, rather than to regret something you didn't do. I was unable to do many caches in the States on my last trip due to other commitments. (What could be more important I hear you say!) However I totally agree with Peter that the caches I did were mostly in well laid out parks. Most of the caches involve a short walk along gravelled paths to a box that is only feet from the walkway. I did enjoy this but it is not quite the same as tramping through the British countryside up to your ankles in mud I shall be doing tons more caching in April when I go, but not I fear anywhere close to Hornets total. I will be happy to do a dozen or so. Well done Peter for a superb example. Merman I woke this morning and my boat was not rocking...for one horrid moment I thought I lived in a house! Quote Link to comment
Seifer Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 400 is an amazing total, keep it up! Michael aka 1/2 of Team Blitz It's not a matter of win or lose...until you lose Quote Link to comment
Ben Pid Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Well done....you stark raving crazy looney! -------------------------------------------------------- One ring to rule them all, One ring to find them, One ring to bring them all and in the Darkness bind them! www.buckscaching.co.uk Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Talking of stark, raving loonies...... ......Good to hear from you Kidder, dodgydaved I'm NOT lost, I know exactly where I am, I'm here! Quote Link to comment
+paul.blitz Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 400!!! I'm not sure whether to say "wow, well done" or "what a sad git"... lol!!! Paul Team Blitz White gravel? What white gravel? I can't see any.... heck, who cares! Quote Link to comment
Rangers of Ithilien Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Well done!!! May your next 400 be as fun(?) as your last!! Tiffany Quote Link to comment
Wronskian Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I don't always add to these threads, but 400 has got to be worth a congratulatory note! Nice going... hey, not long until the big five-oh-oh now! -- Seek and ye shall find (tupperware, ammo boxes, bears, free ISP CDs...) Quote Link to comment
+Rocky Balboa Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Well done Peter thats a fantastic total! good luck with the next 1, after that however fail miserably Its just a hunt for a lunch box, why be so serious!?! Dan Wilson - www.Buckscaching.co.uk Quote Link to comment
+cone_dxf & family Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Way to go! 400 is a fantastic total. Whats the target for your second anniversary ? Best wishes Mark & family Quote Link to comment
+The Hornet Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 quote:Originally posted by conedxf & family:.............. Whats the target for your second anniversary ? Best wishes Mark & family Proably to get a REAL life! _________________________________________________________ It is better to regret something you did, rather than to regret something you didn't do. Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Well up there Peter. Like our friend above I haven't been adding my congrats on the centuries as they come up but 400 really deserves it. Now I will really have to get to my first ton - it is getting on for two year so you must all think me a lazy git! John Quote Link to comment
+The Northumbrian Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Well done peter, you have put a tremendous effort in to reach that amount, it wont be long before your up to some of those high scoring americans cachers Nige Quote Link to comment
+Masher Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Now you're just being silly. Mark ---------------------- I was technical once Quote Link to comment
MCL Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 you did, in 7 *days*, more than I have ever done in 9 *months* My ghast has not been quite so flabbered for a very long time... No trees were harmed during the production of this posting, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.... Quote Link to comment
+Chris n Maria Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 A great achievement and well deserved. Thanks for "playing the game" and planting so many caches. Also thanks for all the help with Waypoint Workbench. Chris Bear rescues a speciality! London & UK Geocaching Resources: http://www.sheps.clara.net Quote Link to comment
The Relic Hunters Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 Absolutely amazing! Welldone! Here's to your next...400?!! Quote Link to comment
+Teasel Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Wow, 400, fantastic!!! (I'm assuming you've not reached 500 in the time since this thread started? ). And well done, and thank you, for placing so many caches, too. More even than the great Lord Voldemort himself! Quote Link to comment
+Walker Dan Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 A big well done from the Toon Army , and well done on the 400 caches as well, if you get my drift. Non football fans may not understand. If your football was as committed as you for the whole season they would have been promoted by now. Quote Link to comment
+The Hornet Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 I don't know about non-football lovers but I get it and appreciate it! Thanks. _________________________________________________________ It is better to regret something you did, rather than to regret something you didn't do. Quote Link to comment
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