+Nebrcacher Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 (edited) I'm new to the sport so forgive my questions, but I'm curious about correct lingo here. Is a person sho participates in this sport called a geocacher? A person who places a cache, are they called a cache placer, cache owner, or perhaps a cache-master? Do you say, "I'm going cache hunting," or "I'm going geocaching." How about, "I'm going to look for a cache?" Is geocaching truly a sport, or a hobby? Thanks in advance. Edited January 12, 2004 by Nebrcacher Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 ..........Is geocaching truly a sport, or a hobby? Thanks in advance. ................... I have heard geocaching refered to as; Sport Hobby obsession addiction I think it's all about how you do it. For the cacher who hits 5 or 10 backcountry caches in a single weekend, sport would probably apply. For the cacher who with less ambition it might be a hobby. I have dreams about hiding or finding geocaches, so obsession would probably apply. I have heard of cachers who go into a cold sweat after two or three day without a cache fix, addiction. Quote Link to comment
the 5 little bears Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 I'm new to the sport so forgive my questions, but I'm curious about correct lingo here. Is a person sho participates in this sport called a geocacher? A person who places a cache, are they called a cache placer, cache owner, or perhaps a cache-master? Do you say, "I'm going cache hunting," or "I'm going geocaching." How about, "I'm going to look for a cache?" Is geocaching truly a sport, or a hobby? Thanks in advance. I guess it is up to you but I say I am a geocacher. A person who places a cache, I would call the hider or cache placer and the person who finds the cache the finder or seeker. I usually say i'm going geocaching then wait for the strange looks if they have not heard of it. In my opinion geocaching is both a hobby and a sport, if I had to call it one or the other I would say it is a sport. Quote Link to comment
+Stunod Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Some call it a RASH Recreational Activity Sport Hobby Quote Link to comment
bjs539 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 (edited) Do you say, "I'm going cache hunting," or "I'm going geocaching." How about, "I'm going to look for a cache?" Heh, I usually say 'I'm leaving the house' or, 'I'm going to the store', or 'I'm headed to work', etc =) Seriously though, in our family we refer to it as 'caching'... IE 'Hey kids... wanna go caching?' -bjs539 Edited January 12, 2004 by bjs539 Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Main Entry: sport Function: noun Date: 15th century 1 a : a source of diversion : RECREATION (1) : physical activity engaged in for pleasure (2) : a particular activity (as an athletic game) so engaged in. So a sport it is... Quote Link to comment
the 5 little bears Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 here is a definition of hobby(googled) that could fit with some people a subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion. [usually under the form {hobby}.] Quote Link to comment
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