Radman Forever Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I've had this cache for five months now. I had no problem approving it and have enjoyed a few visits with it. I named the cache after my grandmother who died just over a year ago. It was her death that caused me to find recreational hobbies, and found geocaching as a result. What my question is, does anyone have a problem with people naming their caches after people who have passed on? Here's the site's address "If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure." - Dan Quayle Quote Link to comment
Tahosa and Sons Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 This is one If its done within the Guidelines there should be nothing wrong with them. Tahosa - Dweller of the Mountain Tops. Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I've seen several of these caches and have found one. A nicely written cache page that doesn't go "over the top" is greatly appreciated. There are only so many themes you can come up with for "hid an ammo can in the woods." A good story in tribute to a person, and a cache placed near a spot they enjoyed, is cool by me. x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x I was formerly employed by the Department of Redundancy Department, but I don't work there anymore. Quote Link to comment
+Jpjazz Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I did a search for "memorial" caches http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest_cache.asp?key=memorial&submit4=Find Many have been logged Quote Link to comment
+Ttepee Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I thought this cache "In Memory of __________" was done if very good taste. It was placed in memory of the cachers father but asked each finder to take a moment to remember someone they'd lost and place something in the cache in rememberance of the loved one. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 My first cache was. "You can only protect your liberties in this world, by protecting the other man's freedom. "You can only be free if I am" -Clarence Darrow Quote Link to comment
CacheMonkeez Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 I put out this virtual a couple months ago. It honors the firemen and NYPD from 9-11. Quote Link to comment
+Ladybuggers! Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 I see no problem with your cache. You clearly state that it is a memorial to your grandmother. The only thing I might change would be to add your quote at the top of this thread to the cache page to explain why you placed it. I like the explaination, but that it clearly up to you. quote: It was her death that caused me to find recreational hobbies, and found geocaching as a result. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 In general I don't like Memorial parks, roads, bridges, and trees in parks. Not to mention memorial bricks, park benches, and those white crosses in the road that will kill someone someday trying to read them. Life is too short to spend it in lamentation of all the dead. Besides there are too many who have walked before us to even try. However it's your cache name it what you want. She meant something to you and how YOU chose to honor her is none of anyone elses business. We don't need to approve or even understand. ============================== Wherever you go there you are. Quote Link to comment
Micqn Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 My brother and I placed a cache in memory of our father by a RC flying field he used go and fly at all the time. It gets great reviews and has collected quite a few pictures of other cachers fathers along with stories about their fathers. I think its great as long as you don't step out of cache hiding bounds. Where you all at? Quote Link to comment
+joefrog Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Ttepee:I thought this cache http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=29471 was done if very good taste. It was placed in memory of the cachers father but asked each finder to take a moment to remember someone they'd lost and place something in the cache in rememberance of the loved one. Well, that'd certainly cut down on the broken junk! "In memory of my great-grandfather, I leave a stained stuffed animal and a whoopee cushion." LOL Joefrog<P> "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for ye are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" Quote Link to comment
+flask Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 sure. just don't get sappy on us. and for heaven's sake, try to do something the deceased would enjoy. now, if yer dead uncle would really like a box full of used golf balls in a creepy cemetery you can only hunt at night and take a picture of yourself in a floral print dress, go for it! those of us who appreciate te weird will love paying homage. and if you don't like it, don't hunt it. it doesn't matter if you get to camp at one or at six. dinner is still at six. Quote Link to comment
+TEAM 360 Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 I don't think I would...how are you gonna feel if someone whizzes in it? or worse? Quote Link to comment
+the england's Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 I placed one for my fiancee after she passed away. In memory of Bec "Before beginning a hunt, it is wise to ask someone what you are looking for before you begin looking for it." Pooh Quote Link to comment
OlyHippy Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 absolutely nothing wrong with that... Quote Link to comment
+High Desert Fish Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 Glad this is a topic. I was thinking of doing one for my father. It gave me some things to consider...... Quote Link to comment
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