+Lizzzzeeeee Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 One thing I find really useful when choosing a cache to do is to know the approximate length of time it will take. I frequently cache whilst the kids are at school and like to do the more challenging ones then. With Tomb Raider at Brookwood Cemetry there were lots of logs that said how long people have taken and that really helped me. People also frequently say if its just a quick in and out so can I make a plea to say how long it took you, especially if a reasonable length walk is involved. I'll try to do the same with the caches I visit. Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment
+The Bennett Family Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 seems like a good idea to me. Now all I have to do is remember it! We take our children everywhere, but they always find their way back home... Quote Link to comment
+THE BRAMBLERS Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 I have often thought that it would be useful to have a guide relating to the total distance from the car to the cache, placed on the web page cache details. It would be particularly helpful when planning to do several caches in one afternoon, for example. Just a thought. Debbie Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 On my own cache pages I recommend a parking place, and state how far the cache is from there (with one exception, as it's in the middle of a city and there are many parking places to choose from). But many cache pages don't give that sort of information, and your suggestion does seem a good idea. I'll try to remember too! Bill Quote Link to comment
+The Spokes Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 I sometimes go for a cache without any info just the location on the GPS. Keith (The Spokes) It's only a foot. Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Edited because the post I was replying to has changed, and my message is no longer relevant. Bill Quote Link to comment
+The Spokes Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Bill The bit I took out I thought would be better in another topic. I will post that bit later. that is if you were refering to my post. Keith(The Spokes) It's only a foot. Quote Link to comment
+Wood Smoke Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 I also only give the GPS of the cache and let finders work the rest out for themselves. But I also think it's a good idea to add a time/distance/etc to give the finder an estimate. WoodSmoke Quote Link to comment
+jeremyp Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Wood Smoke:I also only give the GPS of the cache and let finders work the rest out for themselves. WoodSmoke In general I agree with this. Part of the fun is working out how to get to the cache. However, there are circumstances where you might want to give a little more info which usually come down to "will the cacher get into trouble if he doesn't know this". e.g. "The Stutton Stour Stationery Stash" has recommended parking coordinates to avoid cachers having their cars towed away or wrecked by the locals taking issue with careless and illegal parking. My own "Thames Valley Trigpoint Trail" has a time associated with it because it is not a five minute job and does require some planning. ------- jeremyp The second ten million caches were the worst too. http://www.jeremyp.net/geocaching Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 Keith Yes, it was that bit! I've emailed you to explain. Bill Quote Link to comment
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