+Cat'N'Geo Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Suppose a avid cacher dies and has their remains cremated. Thier loved ones further has the ashes & etc. ground up into a fine powder and places said ashes into several dozens of small vials. They then place those vials into a cache with the request to simply spread them far and wide, to be smashed/opened/etc. all over the world at (not on) caches everywhere. They would then post a note/email to the "grave cache" maintainer the coordinates of dispersal. Questions: 1. Would you do so? 2. Would you want that done to you? 3. Would you want someone "dusted" near your cache? 4. What do you think in general about this? BTW I am not specifically planning on doing this, but I had a dream last night where I was setting up the paperwork for my funeral. I've had variations of this dream/nightmare for years since I had to setup my fathers funeral. I've not set a cache yet, and I don't want my carcass to be my first. They say this universe is bound to blow, I say we crank up the Calypso Control! ~Jimmy Buffett ~Someday I Will~ Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Original Post Deleted: Not for me, but I guess you could call the Travel Bugs the Greatful Dead. Or the Deadites. [This message was edited by Renegade Knight on August 06, 2003 at 09:14 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+captnemo Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 1. Sure 2. Why Not 3. Ok 4. Strange How about starting the vials at different caches and having them meet at a centeral location as a goal? You could then have a party and spread them on the wind. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Originally posted by Dusty668: Questions: 1. Would you do so? Sure! Why not? I'd be happy to. 2. Would you want that done to you? Not really. I was thinking of Life gems. 3. Would you want someone "dusted" near your cache? Don't really care. I actually plan to get dusted near one of my caches. Nothing to do with GC. It's been a plan for over 10 years. I wouldn't want someone outside my family dusted near that one. 4. What do you think in general about this? Eh. No biggy. I get stranger things free with my breakfast cereal. BTW- I'm changing my will to include RK's suggestion. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 At first I thought it was crazy. Then, I pondered it more and thought that if I found one of the vials, I would probably think it was such an interesting experience that I would think it was cool. So, I have now decided that I'm just morbid enough to like the idea. But other finders might disagree! Also, I don't think I would do that with my own remains. I think I want them thrown off the Pyramid of the Lost World at Tikal, Guatemala (which I suppose is also pretty weird, but it won't impose on unexpecting people). Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 quote:Originally posted by carleenp:my own remains. I think I want them thrown off the Pyramid of the Lost World at Tikal, Guatemala (which I suppose is also pretty weird, but it won't impose on unexpecting people). We're both the same age. (I noticed from another thread.) I'll take care of that for you, if you kick first. Sounds like fun. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+EraSeek Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Sure, I think it would be a fine idea and would do my part for others, But I think I'd rather pick my own spot for myself. I have actually found someones ashes while geocaching. It was on a mountain top. We were looking for a cache and climbed up aways, and there in a crack in the rock was a wood box. In it was a bag of someones ashes. We put it back. This was all in the middle of a blizzard. Though awestruck it was all extremely funny at the time. I have been on top of all the pyramids at Tikal. Back in 1973. It is a very cool place. "See the wonderous works of Providence! The uncertainty of human things!" Geo.Washington Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 quote:Originally posted by carleenp:At first I thought it was crazy. Then, I pondered it more and thought that if I found one of the vials, I would probably think it was such an interesting experience that I would think it was cool. So, I have now decided that I'm just morbid enough to like the idea. But other finders might disagree! Also, I don't think I would do that with my own remains. I think I want them thrown off the Pyramid of the Lost World at Tikal, Guatemala (which I suppose is also pretty weird, but it won't impose on unexpecting people). http://outbreakcorp.hypermart.net/animation/pokemon/pokeanim3.gif Ummmm... what about the people downwind? Cheers! TL Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 quote:Originally posted by EraSeek:...I have actually found someones ashes while geocaching. It was on a mountain top. We were looking for a cache and climbed up aways, and there in a crack in the rock was a wood box. In it was a bag of someones ashes.... I thought you were supposed to spread the ashes, not create relics! Quote Link to comment
+mrmnjewel Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 yep...interesting idea...get a nice urn, load your ashes up in it and turn yourself into a posthumous travel bug...spend the rest of time tupperware-hopping... The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.---Matthew 13:44 Matt & Julia To view our online geocaching diary/blog, click here I wish outer space guys would conquer the Earth and make people their pets, because I'd like to have one of those little beds with my name on it. - Jack Handey (aka Jack Handy) Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 quote:Originally posted by TotemLake: Ummmm... what about the people downwind? I got the mental picture of Donnie's funeral in The Big Lebowski too.....LOL Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+Cat'N'Geo Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Unexpecting people? Yah I guess there would be some. Good point. Cacher A: Took matchbox car, left bottle of Gary. Cacher B: Took Gary's seasoning, left McToy. Hey cacher A, I think that stuff might have spoiled! Tasted Awful. As for the Travel bug idea I keep imagining a family driving home, a small sneeze from the back seat and a little voice saying "Mommy why does this teddy bear's inside smell like Grandpa's ashtray?" They say this universe is bound to blow, I say we crank up the Calypso Control! ~Jimmy Buffett ~Someday I Will~ Quote Link to comment
+The Weasel Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I had the strangest dream last night. I dreamed I was caching with Bill Bixby, aka Dr David Banner from The Incredible Hulk. The main just behind it was that we went caching all day, and whenever he couldn't find a cache, he would turn into the Hulk and start throwing logs all around looking for the cache. You've got to lick it before you can stick it.....a stamp that is Quote Link to comment
+CYBret Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 We discussed this once before (at least). I always liked Marwell's travel bug. Here it was Bret "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again." Mt. 13:44 Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 quote: Ummmm... what about the people downwind? Yeah, I guess I'll have to include instructions to throw them away from people. Plus, I don't think I want my ahses stuck to a bunch of tourists! Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Sorry, but there is currently a moratorium on new locationless caches. So please don't die until the site is redesigned, or I'm afraid that your cache submission would have to be archived. -------------------- Saving the day and approving all the caches... before bedtime! Quote Link to comment
Fakk 2 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I like the idea, Gives a person a chance to visit a place/country they haven't been before (if made a tb). If a Cache, It be a way for fellow cachers to come and rememeber you. Signed Log, took a spoonful of Gary. Just gotta hope the cashe doesnt get wet. Otherwise your ashes well get a bit muddy-ish I bought a GPS. Now I get lost with style. Quote Link to comment
+TMAN264 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I'd do it. Maybe Oprah and Elvis could freebase my ashes at one of my caches. Make a sanity check. Quote Link to comment
Dru Morgan Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 If people can't be trusted to log travel bugs without losing them, I certainly wouldn't want this bunch in charge of my remains. Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -Dru Morgan Quote Link to comment
+cachecrazies Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 quote: Keystone Approver: Sorry, but there is currently a moratorium on new locationless caches. So please don't die until the site is redesigned, or I'm afraid that your cache submission would have to be archived. Now that I think of it - I LIKE the idea of being permanently archieved! "Geocaching expands your horizons - not your butt!" Quote Link to comment
+Cat'N'Geo Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Keystone Approver:Sorry, but there is currently a moratorium on new locationless caches. So please don't die until the site is redesigned, or I'm afraid that your cache submission would have to be archived. Well of course it would have a location. Everybody's gotta be somewhere. They say this universe is bound to blow, I say we crank up the Calypso Control! ~Jimmy Buffett ~Someday I Will~ Quote Link to comment
+Cat'N'Geo Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Why does it ask if I really want to delete a second post, if I can't do it? Quote Link to comment
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