Geoman007 Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 I would just like to get a feel as to how many people may be participating in the 3rd annual 2004 NJ Statewide Cache Hunt. I have new plans this year for the hunt that need an estimate approximately how many people may be participating. I have not as of now made up a cache page on geocaching.com. Please feel free to post your reply to if you will or will not be participating in this year's hunt on the web page www.geocities.com/funksb2002 and scroll down to the page and click on the forums and post it there or you may post it under this thread. Also while at this page you may want to check out the the section that allows you to put a pushpin on a map of your location and check out pictures from last year's hunt by clicking on the link at the top of the page. Please note the information that is still on the page is from last year's hunt and doesn't in any way have to do with this year's hunt. I am currently thinking of starting on a weekend in July or August. Quote Link to comment
+scoobydooers Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 depending on the date, We would really like to go Quote Link to comment
ucmike Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 looks like the linked website is down. something about data allocation or somesuch......anyway, we might be up for it, but july august is already pretty booked so i wouldn't want to be counted in if you're looking for a hard number....... Quote Link to comment
Geoman007 Posted January 6, 2004 Author Share Posted January 6, 2004 The Site is now working again. Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 I too would like to try it this year...I know I said it last year too so I can't make any promises. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 I'm a maybe, depending on the date. Quote Link to comment
+programmer64 Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 possibly depending on the date Quote Link to comment
Geoman007 Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 Here are some of Team Ekitt10's thoughts that he was unable to post on the other website do to technical difficulties: How about multiple start point? North, Central and South Jersey? From the start points you can give two sets of coordinates, one that goes clockwise one that goes counter clockwise. In each cache could be part of the coordinates for the final cache, this way it ensures that you must visit each cache. Longer hikes to the caches will also make folks test their navigation skills in the woods. Multiple start points and allowing people to go in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction will 1. Get more people into the race. 2.keep people from piling up on one another (like what happened at Hackle Barney this year. 3. People will more likely run into each other going in opposite directions which is always fun, because it make the race more ambiguous. I think if you release the start point caches as 'real' caches, people would feel better about all the work they put into seeking the caches. I noticed that after the first finds, many people stopped ... although, more finished this year then last year, but this might be a way to keep the race active all year. Thanks for your thoughts they are greatly appreciated. I have thought of some of these ideas as well like having multiple start points. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 (edited) Geoman, that sounds awesome. It's great that you do these. You certainly put a lot of effort into this and though I've yet to participate, I know you are making a major contribution to the community here. Thanks!! Edited January 7, 2004 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 We're working on something similar here in Maryland that you're all welcome to attend if you wish. We're doing a Cache Across Maryland event cache that in order to "get in" (obtain the final coordinates) you'll need to log the necessary caches. We're just getting started planning it, but the info is here. Not sure yet where or when it is but it will be this spring/summer for sure. Again, when it gets set-up, you're all welcome to participate, I'll post more info when it becomes available. Quote Link to comment
+fosterbass Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I'm in. (with obligatory "depending on date" qualification) Quote Link to comment
Geoman007 Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 The 31st of July is almost positively the day I would have the race start. This is Saturday. However I am not set on this date. How does the 31st sound to everyone else? Quote Link to comment
+scoobydooers Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 7/31/04 looks good for us Quote Link to comment
+Skully & Mulder et al. Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 We didn't join in the first 2 but I think we will be in on this one. The date is perfect for us. Quote Link to comment
+JMBella Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 That date is fine. Should be great. I will more than likely be there. Quote Link to comment
+JandM Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Molly, Joe and I had a great time doing this last year. We'd like to do it again, if he can get a whole weekend off from work. If not, maybe I can go on my own or leave Molly home and partner up with someone else in the area... I'll let him know of the date! Quote Link to comment
+lakelady Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 (edited) Barring the unforeseen I will definitiely take part. Last year was a blast. Hope Joisey Girl can accompany me. Edited January 27, 2004 by lakelady Quote Link to comment
+Desdinova Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I didnt do this last year because i had plans the day it was held, but 7/31 sounds great so count me in Quote Link to comment
+The Frantic Cachers Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I think I will be missing this one by a weekend since I will be taking vacation starting Aug 5. Think I will still give it a shot though that weekend assuming that it is still active correct? Quote Link to comment
Geoman007 Posted January 29, 2004 Author Share Posted January 29, 2004 Actually I am still not sure about the final date. I may be thinking about some date in the mid to end of August. I will let you know as soon as I know the final date. Thanks for your enthusiasm in this event Quote Link to comment
+bob393 Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Cool idea! What's the date on that? NJ is neet that way. Quote Link to comment
+Straatmaker 5 Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Sounds interesting, but I can't commit now. I'll follow this topic and as we get closer I might be signing up! Quote Link to comment
+scoobydooers Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I need as much notice as possible. 7/31 is still good for me Quote Link to comment
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