+Snoogans Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Do the BIG 2 ever post stats on just how many units they sell before ChannaQuanzMas? I bet it's a bunch. My local geocaching god and goddess, UsMorrows, recently reminded me that Christmas to just past new years is a crucial time to get new geocachers hooked on the game. Many will be out there without the slightest clue of what this is all about. Some will give up unless they are encouraged to continue. Let's all try to be as helpful as possible. If someone you never heard of posts a No Find on a cache you placed, or found, send them an email and offer to help. Hide a new cache (even a micro) to attract new players. Chances are that they will meet up with a regular player in the process. Better yet, post an event. What better way is there to welcome new people into the game? (My event is scheduled for 1/10/04.) Your local geocaching scene will be enriched as a result of even a small effort. I am also going to try my best to get a cache, or two, out by New Years Day. Sn gans Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Excellent ideas! Thanks for starting this topic. I'll add my own suggestion: help newcomers in the forums. If you choose to answer a question, give a complete answer. Don't give a quick answer full of abbreviations like "TPTB gave us GPX files to do that." Don't say "this has all been covered before, do a search." It's fine to include a polite Markwell as part of your response. Be sure to say "Welcome to Geocaching!" in your post. There are some folks like Renegade Knight, BrianSnat, Prime Suspect, Stunod and others who are legendary for helpful posts in the "Getting Started" forum. Give those regulars a hand over the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted December 25, 2003 Author Share Posted December 25, 2003 Excellent ideas! Thanks for starting this topic. I'll add my own suggestion: help newcomers in the forums. If you choose to answer a question, give a complete answer. Don't give a quick answer full of abbreviations like "TPTB gave us GPX files to do that." Don't say "this has all been covered before, do a search." It's fine to include a polite Markwell as part of your response. Be sure to say "Welcome to Geocaching!" in your post. There are some folks like Renegade Knight, BrianSnat, Prime Suspect, Stunod and others who are legendary for helpful posts in the "Getting Started" forum. Give those regulars a hand over the next few weeks. Thanks. I kinda wanted to add that, but it might have seemed a little hollow coming from me. I was sure someone more qualified would chime in. I'm glad it was you. Sn gans Quote Link to comment
+Sparky-Watts Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 Well, I'll be more than glad to help them if they come into the forums. As long as they aren't in the Lurker thread, that is, because I've been banned from there. Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 More than 50 new members in the Groundspeak forums, between today and yesterday. Welcome! Quote Link to comment
Cachengrab Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 It will take new people to keep us going, hmm listen to me only doing this a while myself. The newer ones will ask the questions and some will be able to give the answers. Some will show us a shortcut to a certain action. But best of all they will help us grow in numbers as members and in cache counts. Quote Link to comment
+JegMag Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 Hi, Since I don't like to admit to lurking, I thought I would pop in here! Been caching since October -- totally addicted! My question is -- If money were no object, which GPS would you all select. Mrs. Mag JegMag Quote Link to comment
+Team Lyons Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 (edited) If there is anyone in the Lehigh Valley area of PA or NJ I'd be glad to take them caching and show them the ropes. It's been a few weeks since our last outing and we are itching to go. Send me an email if your interested. Edited December 26, 2003 by Team Lyons Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted December 27, 2003 Author Share Posted December 27, 2003 Hi, Since I don't like to admit to lurking, I thought I would pop in here! Been caching since October -- totally addicted! My question is -- If money were no object, which GPS would you all select. Mrs. Mag JegMag There are distinct lines in this arena. Only you are qualified to make that decision. Check the GPS forum and use the Vanns site for comparisons. (Anyway, I'm gettin a Meridian Color, so NYAAA to the Garmin set.) Sn gans Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted January 2, 2004 Author Share Posted January 2, 2004 Bumping this thread for obvious reasons.... Sn gans Quote Link to comment
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