+WVDan Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 This photo is the geocache minus the required gps in the photo. It was a virtual called Picture perfect bridge that I've mentioned in previous posts. The picture is taken from the same point as the sunset was. I just love the sunset one that I took. . Link to comment
+Stunod Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by WVDan:New River Gorge Bridge, the longest steel arch bridge in the world. And it's right here in home sweet West Virginia. Rafted under it a couple of times...beautiful country! "Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson Eamus Catuli AC145895 Link to comment
+Houston Muggles Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by sept1c_tank:In defense of UNESCO. Sure, the UN is full of politics, but so are all the other charities mentioned, including Ronald McDonald and the BSA. In this era, _nothing_ escapes the political ballpark. C'est la vie. How is the Ronald McDonald House political???? That's funny that people make comments when they know nothing about what they are assuming. And you know what assuming gets ya...it makes an a** out of ya!!! As much as I want the money to go to a wonderful charity (who all desperately need the money to help people) I am beginning to think that the best solution is going to be for gc.com to keep the funds. Link to comment
+Team GeoCan Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Gorak:I don't have a specific charity in mind but, since Geocaching is an international game, might I suggest one that is international in nature rather than specific to the US? There are a lot of geocachers outside the USA (such as myself) who may not be inclined to donate to a charity that benefits Americans only. __________ Gorak "It's not the prize, but the search, It's not the Charity but the Calendar!!" Really there are some superb photos already posted throughout this forum, and some really great photogs. Charity"? Something NOTPOLITICAL< I also support the Nasar. Jeff Scism, a GeoCan in hand is worth putting in a cache!! Trash-out, EVERYtime Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is that the frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by itslef but the wrod as a wlohe. Link to comment
+res2100 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 And another suggestion...perhaps at the bottom of each page, add a geocaching quote to it from the many that we see at the bottom of peoples signitures. One of my favorites is "How much intelligence does it take to sneak up on a piece of tupperware?" http://ca.geocities.com/geocachingcanada http://ca.geocities.com/rsab2100/pond.html Link to comment
+CoronaKid Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I say forget donating a lump sum of money to a charity. I've headed fundraising in the past and the best method is to have a physical item that the money buys. For example, let's say that the benches are in need of replacement in a certain caching area. Get together with the park and offer to buy replacement benches. People will be much more motivated to buy a calendar that helps out with something they can physically see the result. You could even use the slogan "Buy a Calendar and help buy a bench." Just a thought. --CoronaKid Link to comment
umc Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by CoronaKid:I say forget donating a lump sum of money to a charity. I've headed fundraising in the past and the best method is to have a physical item that the money buys. For example, let's say that the benches are in need of replacement in a certain caching area. Get together with the park and offer to buy replacement benches. People will be much more motivated to buy a calendar that helps out with something they can physically see the result. You could even use the slogan "Buy a Calendar and help buy a bench." Just a thought. --CoronaKid I like that idea better too. Makes sense, to me because I don't give to charity because it all seems like a hoax to begin with since you can't see where your money goes. Also, should we be focusing on the calendar right now and the chartiy later? Even after we get some solid ideas and photos together its going to take time to produce the calendar not to mention that its going to be a 2004 so technically we wouldn't be donating until at least then. Just a thought. __________________________ Caching without a clue.... Link to comment
Dru Morgan Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I'd love to see my town represented, if not my caches. Here is an example from one of my caches. With the right camera, this could be a great shot. The juxtaposition of the wilderness with the Hollywood sign I think says a lot about our region. Link to comment
+Brian - Team A.I. Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I would love to see a few of the months (or more) with multiple pictures (3-4) so I can have a shot. I've taken some great pictures with my 1.3mp, but can't afford to dump what I'd like to on a 4+. Brian Team A.I. Link to comment
+yumitori Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by travisl:Of all the geocaching photos I've taken, this one at http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=57286 is my favorite: Gorgeous terrain, plus it captures the hectic run-and-get-the-cache nature of a cache machine event. Then again, I like this one at http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=55384&log=y&decrypt=: Hmmm. Travis, you seem to have taken a lot of picutres of leonata and I on the Yakima cache machine. I don't know if I should be flattered or worried... Ron/yumitori --- Remember what the dormouse said... Link to comment
+yumitori Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Corp Of Discovery: Thanks for reminding me, didn't mean to leave out the Girl Scouts. Who knows, they may both eventually have a Geocaching badge! If you want an organization that supports kids, how about Campfire? I don't see an international branch, but someone else might know of one. Their advantage is that they are open to all youth, without prejudice. Ron/yumitori --- Remember what the dormouse said... Link to comment
+hikemeister Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Lets take the money that is raised, spend it all on beer, and have a huge party to celebrate geocaching ! ...and yes, that is a picture of me, and I suppose it is OK to use it on the calendar. The GPS is in my pocket. Link to comment
enfanta Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 My two cents: I like the idea of a calendar. The photos should have cachers in them (makes the pictures more interesting than just nature shots). gc.com should keep the money. We'll never find a charity we can all agree on and from what I hear, gc.com could use the funds. Ode to a Pigeon: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, You Lookin' at Me? YOU LOOKIN' AT ME?! (b. katt, 7/14/03) Link to comment
+mbrownjer Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Non-political, international charity? The Nature Conservancy fits the bill. The organization works with governments and private landowners worldwide to protect the most incredible places on earth! It has the support of people in both major US political parties, and the governments of both industrialized and emerging nations around the world. Link to comment
+EraSeek Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 9/06/2001 I90, Wild Stallions cache: Geocacher Away! Link to comment
Moun10Bike Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 EraSeek, this has always been one of my favorites: From our Oct. 25, 2002 visit to Hidden Basin Geocache. Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 quote:Originally posted by mbrownjer:Non-political, international charity? The http://nature.org/ fits the bill. The organization works with governments and private landowners worldwide to protect the most incredible places on earth! It has the support of people in both major US political parties, and the governments of both industrialized and emerging nations around the world. I would vote for that! ==============="If it feels good...do it"================ **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** . Link to comment
+moghedian Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 This has picture was taken on Sept. 8/2001. When we first saw it we had thought that "This is what Geocaching is all about"..What do you think? http://img.Groundspeak.com/cache/log/351210_1100.jpg[/img} Link to comment
+moghedian Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 ?????..Let's try this..... picture Link to comment
+moghedian Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 That was Team Fisur finding cache GC1B99. Link to comment
+EraSeek Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Here is one of my favorites that Moun10Bike took on our trip to 'Above The Clouds' Link to comment
+Cacheoholic Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Jeremy, I think that any charity you choose is a loosing situation for you because it’s bound to upset many people. I had a former boss that loved a win - win situation. How about putting the money back into Geocaching. I’m thinking something like a contest for the best submitted photos or a contest that a lucky cacher would win a get away caching weekend. The opportunities are only limited by your imagination. Just think of the publicity this would draw. Link to comment
btouch Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 quote:Originally posted by I Believe:Jeremy, I think that any charity you choose is a loosing situation for you because it’s bound to upset many people. I had a former boss that loved a win - win situation. How about putting the money back into Geocaching. I’m thinking something like a contest for the best submitted photos or a contest that a lucky cacher would win a get away caching weekend. The opportunities are only limited by your imagination. Just think of the publicity this would draw. I resemble that remark! Link to comment
+fractal Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Criminal posted this one in the Northwest forums. -fractal -=-=-=-=-=-=- N 45* 30.ish W 122* 58.ish Link to comment
+DenaliNW Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Every calendar needs a cute kid, holding a gps and some cache swag "Where shall the world be found, where will the word resound? Not here, there is not enough silence." - T.S. Eliot Link to comment
+Wander Lost Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I can match that. Lil' Lost One almost looks like he knows what he is doing. I hope you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you've heard is not what I meant. --Richard Nixon Link to comment
btouch Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 Wasn't the Tooth Fairy the original geocacher? Link to comment
+hikemeister Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 I think that two ideal photos for a calendar, if you do one, are those posted by Moun10Bike and Dagg. Link to comment
CacheNCarryMA Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 How about converting the proceeds from the calendar into WG$, packing it into an ammo can, and hiding it in the woods. Notify the heads of all the organizations named above and give them the coords. Does Kofi Annan own a GPSr? Link to comment
+4agers Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Cache'N'Carry:How about converting the proceeds from the calendar into WG$, packing it into an ammo can, and hiding it in the woods. Notify the heads of all the organizations named above and give them the coords. Does Kofi Annan own a GPSr? Would that be considered soft or hard money if one of the political parties was the first to retrieve the cache? Link to comment
+mogolloyd Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 My first WV cache after moving there. This is a virt over looking Harpers Ferry the lowest point in WV Action Sampson the caching bassett in my favorite park. And going a little artsy with forgotten industry on a trail with a series of caches Link to comment
+The Wombles Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 quote:Originally posted by bradtal:.....What I think would be cool is a _Geocaching Screen Saver..... There are now three Geocaching screensavers of caches in the UK; you can download the first two here. I think they're great and have used them all. If there's going to be a Geocaching calendar then let's make it truely international to reflect the game; that means international pictures and an international charity. Dave Founder member of GAGB Link to comment
brianmcm Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Since Charity begind at home, why not put the procedes back into the Geocaching web site When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. Henny Youngman (1906 - 1998) Link to comment
+ShaneN4Girls Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 The cache is Valecito Creek. The picture is: The picture was taken about 1/4 mile away from the actual cache location, but the scene from the cache location itself is almost the same. I have this picture as a 2400x1800 digital shot (1.67 MB). Shane "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."- Jim Elliot Link to comment
+Greenback Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 The frog has to be represented. Link to comment
+SamLowrey Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 quote:Originally posted by fractal:Criminal posted this one in the http://ubbx.Groundspeak.com/6/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=5726007311&f=9316058331&m=82860017. http://fp1.centurytel.net/Criminal_Page/Sunset1.jpg -fractal -=-=-=-=-=-=- N 45* 30.ish W 122* 58.ish Very nice! Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 quote: The frog has to be represented. At first glance, I thought that was a hippo (facing the camera)! Excellent photo, Greenback. ==============="If it feels good...do it"================ **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** . Link to comment
+Sissy-n-CR Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 I don't care which charity the proceeds go to. But what about something to the photographers? Any photographer who has a photo choosen to be included in the calender gets a lifetime top tier membership. How about that? CR Link to comment
The Alethiometrists Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 ...geocaching as a family-bonding experience. That's me with my daughter at "Not Swept Away" geocache in Vancouver, BC. Nature Conservancy sounds like an excellent idea. It's international, and it fits with the CITO aspect of geocaching. (I've found at least one geocache on their land. Not sure they knew about it, but all the more reason...) ------------- "Thos' Degrees of Longitude and Latitude in Name, yet in Earthly reality are they Channels mark'd for the transport of some unseen Influence, one carefully assembl'd chain…" – Thomas Pynchon, Mason & Dixon Link to comment
iryshe Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Thanks for everyone's input! So we can keep the calendar idea separate from the debate on where the money should go, I'll post a new topic once we're ready to receive submissions. Jeremy Irish Groundspeak - The Language of Location Link to comment
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