+Runaround Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 or is this cache a bad idea? I can understand a combination lock where you need to search for clues or hiding the key nearby, but this seems like a problem waiting to happen. Now where did I park my car??????? Quote
+Jacksons Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 It must be you,I dont see any problem I'm a man and I can change if I have to,I guess. Quote
+Ttepee Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 I really like the idea,though it might be a bit more at risk for frustrated vandalism. I hope it lasts a good long time. It would be kind of neat to come across a key in a cache someday that would open a box in timbucktwo.... might even prompt a sidestep in a trip someday. Quote
+Renegade Knight Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 Odd's are they cept the master key and can copy new ones if the old ones all dissapear. Cool idea all in all. Wherever you go there you are. Quote
+Planet Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 simply do a search for caches found by Team GPS and check those logs to find where the keys are within a 50 mile radius, go get the key and go get the cache. Fun! Wish I lived near a cache like this. Or near a town called Novelty, now that is a novelty. Cache you later, Planet "To err is human, to forgive....$5.00" Quote
+embra Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 I'm ok with the idea of keys; I certainly wouldn't look for it until I came across a key. I *can* imagine an increased probability of someone calling the bomb squad to investigate a locked ammobox with "electrical and mechanical" contents. That's not necessarily a deal-breaker, either, but there would be some extra concern that it's especially well-hidden and/or relevant information is available on the outside of the container. Don't get even - get odd Quote
+sherk Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 3 keys that open 3 locks which contain pieces of the coordinates. The locks are TB's which can be anywhere in San Diego and the keys are logged so you have to hunt them down but they fit all 3 locks. Still people manage to find it! I'm going to get this one as soon as a lock comes closer to home. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=44982 Quote
enfanta Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 The only problem I could see with this cache is for those folks who download coords and seek caches without reading the cache description. IF that happens (and could be a long-shot) it might be useful for the owners to post an explanation on the cache itself. But that probably won't be necessary. Sounds like fun! Quote
+georgeandmary Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=42333 Not a problem so far. Except one person locked the key in the cache. He had a lock pick set so he was able to get it out. george Pedal until your legs cramp up and then pedal some more. Quote
+Dekaner Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 Hopefully the keys are marked? - Dekaner of Team KKF2A Quote
+hoovman Posted January 12, 2003 Posted January 12, 2003 but I bet Runaround was concerned from a public safety standpoint. Try to imagine the Geomuggle point of view: "oh look, a military-looking box. Hmmm - I wonder what TeamGPS means. Maybe I shouldn't, but I'll look inside. Oh, it's locked. Hello, 911?" Now, if the cacher laminated the usual intro sheet to the outside of the container, I'd be less concerned. Still, it's not as simple to me as: "What's the big deal? Of course it's OK!" Quote
+Runaround Posted January 12, 2003 Author Posted January 12, 2003 I guess I had a couple of concerns. First, the cache owner has found only 3 caches and only one of the logs speaks of the keys. If the key was a Travel Bug, I think it would be more practical. At least there were ways to keep track of the keys with the other caches referenced. I'm expecting the key to go MIA fairly quickly. Second, we've already had one locked cache damaged in the area. It had a combo lock and the description included a mathematical problem to solve to get the combination. As an alternative, you could go to other multi-cache points and get the coords. Well, someone solved the "problem" with a large rock. We've also had a few caches that were frozen shut that people "opened" with various tools, ruining the caches. Lastly, a locked military surplus box full of electrical and mechanical parts? Let's hope someone doesn't find it accidentally or I think we'll have a bomb squad scare. Now where did I park my car??????? Quote
+Mopar Posted January 13, 2003 Posted January 13, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Runaround:Lastly, a locked military surplus box full of electrical and mechanical parts? Let's hope someone doesn't find it accidentally or I think we'll have a bomb squad scare. If it's locked, how would anyone KNOW its full of electrical and mechanical parts? Tae-Kwon-Leap is not a path to a door, but a road leading forever towards the horizon. Quote
+Markwell Posted January 13, 2003 Posted January 13, 2003 My cache that has a combo lock is placed with the permission and encouragement of the land owners (in fact, they instisted it be done that way). I'm not the least bit worried about a Geomuggle stumbling on that cache. Markwell Chicago Geocaching Quote
+elifish Posted January 13, 2003 Posted January 13, 2003 I agree it would be more "suspicious" to geo-muggles, but I found a multi one that was locked and really enjoyed the challege, so to a geocacher= good, non cacher= not so good. elifish Quote
+Kevin & Susan Posted January 14, 2003 Posted January 14, 2003 Finding the main cache is easy on this one: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=41350 . But it requires finding multiple locations afterwards for clues to puzzles, trivia, and math & physics word problems to arrive at the combo for the lock. Quote
Tahosa and Sons Posted January 14, 2003 Posted January 14, 2003 Being a Chef I know variety is the key to real flavor enhancements. So why not put some real flavor and fun into the cache hunt. And I like the idea of making it a little more difficult to complete a Cache Hunt. I will have to look into the possibility of doing one some time in the future. Tahosa - Dweller of the Mountain Tops. Quote
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