+Nobby Posted April 24, 2003 Share Posted April 24, 2003 Not so long ago you could pretty much guarantee that the Hornet would be among the first to log a find for a new cache . I can’t help but notice that lately his FTF rate has dropped dramatically. Are we starting to see the first geocaching related illnesses? Could it be that the Hornet was actually a cacheaholic. Typical symptoms include an overwhelming desire to notch up as many caches as possible, and a complete lack of self control when a new cache springs up within a 50 mile radius. Cacheaholics also find that this ailment completely takes over their life, with caching taking priority over everything else. Often, cacheaholics are so ashamed of their condition that they will only go out at night for fear of being found out. It appears that the Hornet may have partially overcome his addiction and is now seeking to curb his desires. Perhaps we should startup regular Cacheaholics Anonymous meetings in order to council those affected. The other possibility is that it could be some form of geo-burnout. This is an ailment that can affect otherwise fit and healthy geocachers to the extent that they are unable to maintain regular geocaching activities. This is usually as a result of overdoing geocaching, and is further aggravated by the build up of stress in aiming to log a FTF on all new caches. The thought of somebody else beating them to the FTF can often lead to spells of depression and listlessness. Often people suffering from geo-burnout take a holiday to some far away place to get away from it all, but even then they may find the urge to seek out caches or plant new one’s overwhelming. This again adds to the stress and strain that they are suffering. All very worrying………… Nobby Quote Link to comment
+Omally Posted April 24, 2003 Share Posted April 24, 2003 I hear that an excessive finding of caches can go straight to your knees... Also, I'm reliably informed that a desire to hide bears inside ammo-boxes (a very cruel sport indeed) reflects a certain slackening of the cerebral cortex. By the way Slytherin, how are you feeling? No suspicious aches or anything? 500+ and not affected? Must be a record! "Hi, my name's Omally and I'm a Geocacher." Clamo, clamatis, omnes clamamus pro glace lactis. Quote Link to comment
+The Hornet Posted April 24, 2003 Share Posted April 24, 2003 It's so nice to know people are worrying about me. The main two reasons for lack of FTF's are: 1) A zillion new cachers are now active. Whereas before there were old duffers (e.g. LiS) I could almost guarantee they wouldn't be able to get out of the care homes in time. Either that or young loonies tended to wait until it was dark giving me at least a day's clear run at new caches. Nowadays I've got a lot more competition (and all the better for that). 2) You might have noticed that I'm taking the odd holiday or two (e.g. California in Feb, Cyprus in March, Devon in April, Spain to come in May etc. etc.) People are deliberately resorting to placing caches while I'm away just to thwart me. So all I can hope to do now is to quietly keep finding 'old' caches (i.e. more than a day or two) in an attempt to catch up with Slytherin. _________________________________________________________ It is better to regret something you did, rather than to regret something you didn't do. Quote Link to comment
+Slytherin Posted April 25, 2003 Share Posted April 25, 2003 quote:Originally posted by The Hornet:So all I can hope to do now is to quietly keep finding 'old' caches (i.e. more than a day or two) in an attempt to catch up with Slytherin. Go for it Hornet. At least we have given you a good excuse to go back to Cyprus. --------------------------------------------------- Knights of the Green Shield stamp and shout..... Quote Link to comment
+Slytherin Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 Has the Hornet had his day... It would appear not, as today the old chap has finally logged his 500th cache. Couldn't have happened to a nicer bloke. Now get yourself 'opp norf and do some difficult caches.. Well done Peter. Alex & Kim --------------------------------------------------- Knights of the Green Shield stamp and shout..... Quote Link to comment
+Rocky Balboa Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 Congratulations mate, but there is still one cache you need to do before you prove yourself and I think you know which 1 i'm talking about! Dan. Its just a hunt for a lunch box, why be so serious!?! Dan Wilson - www.Buckscaching.co.uk Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 500... Bl**dy well done, Peter. Oh.. by the way... I deliberately left the new local caches for you to find first (and anyway, it was raining Monday evening when I thought about going for them ) John Age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability. Quote Link to comment
dodgydaved Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 Special stuff Peter.....well done from Dave and Isobel in Sunninghill!! dodgydaved I'm NOT lost, I know exactly where I am, I'm here! Quote Link to comment
+Omally Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 500? Blimey! Nice one Hornet! Rock 'n' Roll indeed... Clamo, clamatis, omnes clamamus pro glace lactis. Quote Link to comment
+John Stead Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 Now that really is going some - well done Peter and, as I said before, come North for the next 500. Quote Link to comment
+Nobby Posted May 1, 2003 Author Share Posted May 1, 2003 Looks like you got it bad - More FTF's this week and breaking the 500 barrier! Pretty amazing achievement, well done that is some going. Roll on the next 500..... All the best Simon (Nobby) Quote Link to comment
+kennamatic Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 Let this be a warning to others as to what happens when you stir up a hornets nest! Many congratulations. Now you're through the 500 it's all downhill to the 1000 mark. Finding your caches - Losing my marbles. Quote Link to comment
+Chris n Maria Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 Blimey are there 500 caches close enough to the road for old foggies?? Well done Peter, I can't help feeling that you are showing signs of serious caching addiction. Congratulations from both of us. Bear rescues a speciality! London & UK Geocaching Resources: http://www.sheps.clara.net Quote Link to comment
+Lost in Space Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 500 eh?? That must be nearly 6 for every year of your life! Cheers, Son Quote Link to comment
+putt Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 Cogratulations Peter, all the cachers in the Sacramento area wish you a speedy next 500. By the way can you let L.I.S. tag along so he can cach up to another old foggy. Quote Link to comment
+The Wombles Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 That's serious mileage even in a Transit. But if you include the 747 to the States and Cyprus.... Quite an achievement, well done. Dave Quote Link to comment
+Subarite Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 Well done Peter, I was waiting to see you get there . Now as it is a very significant number any reminiscences? Andy. ---------------------------------------- Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. - Albert Einstein Quote Link to comment
+Tim & June Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 It's gotta be said, Bl**dy staggering. Well done and keep it up, not only 500 finds, but 50 hides too. I know we have enjoyed some "Hornet" caches. An another thing, you have proved all these women wrong too. You know, those that say that "men get off to a good start, but cant keep it up". Proof positive! your profile says you signed up in Feb 2001, but you found caches show Feb 2002 for your first find. Tim & June (Winchester) See June, I told you that sign which said 'Unsuitable for Motor Vehicles' was wrong ! Quote Link to comment
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