+El Diablo Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 We are putting together the 2nd issue of Today's Cacher the magazine for Geocachers it will publish April 1. What would you like to see featured in the magazine? Keep in mind it has to do with caching or our sponser Geocaching.com El Diablo Quote Link to comment
+Lazyboy & Mitey Mite Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Make Jeremy the centerfold this month. Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted March 21, 2004 Author Share Posted March 21, 2004 Jeremy? More like Hydee El Diablo Quote Link to comment
+Lazyboy & Mitey Mite Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Jeremy? More like Hydee El Diablo See a better idea than mine already. Quote Link to comment
uperdooper Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Jeremy? More like Hydee El Diablo See a better idea than mine already. just make sure the virtual staple is in the right place. Quote Link to comment
+wray_clan Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 What would you like to see featured in the magazine? I'd personally like to see an article about a geocaching marathon, preferably written by somebody who has participated in one. Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 interview someone from garmin. i just saw an item on bbc news about use of gps. it played up how good it is to do the prime coordinates then on comes this idiot from garmin who wrote off the geocaching with a meaningless oh it's serching for lunch boxes in the woods. way to go promoting the use of their own products. be good for them to see what the sport really involves. Quote Link to comment
+KSWader Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I would like to see sample lesson plans that cachers have used in the classroom to teach geocaching and orienteering. Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaoss Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I enjoyed the article on the Blood & Guts cache. Personally, I wouldn't mind an article each month highlighting a favorite cache. Maybe an article about our 4 legged cachers as well. ( canine, not frogs) Quote Link to comment
+javamutt Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I like the idea of good writers submitting adventure stories. I love to read about what the caching experience is like in other parts of the country (and world!). For example, I understand there's an up and coming community of those serving in Iraq who are geocaching... That would make for a great story. I also think that a collection of tips from the uber-hiders would make for an interesting article. There are some really creative folks out there and they might have interesting thoughts on hiding caches. How about a tutorial on making the most of EasyGPS, as well as some of the attractive features of ExpertGPS... I have enjoyed using expertGPS, and I think a quick tutorial would be useful. Maybe a CITO of the month could become a new part of Geocaching... Before and after pictures, or somethign to that effect. If it tied into the GC.com cache logs maybe there could be a field for CITO (yes or no) when you log a find. A top CITO list could be published each month in the magazine. Hmmm - more ideas keep coming! Featured regional organization of the month woudl be nice to read about. What cool things have been done by regional GC lucbs that could be leveraged by other clubs gettgin started? Some nature tips woud be cool - identifying birds / trees... I'll stop rambling now I love the monthly magazine and would love to see it keep growing! Quote Link to comment
4x4luv Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Are you guys gunna have a swinsuit edition? If you are Im 5'10" @ 278 lbs and I would love to be in it in my speedo holding my garmin ledgend. Quote Link to comment
+TeamK-9 Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Crap, you beat me to the swimsuit edition suggestion. Ummm, I think maybe if you had a section for idiot of the month, about the most recent geocide that would be cool. But I think what would be coolest would be a section about dogs. I don't know what exactly, maybe a profile on a caching dog/handler team each month or something like that would be cool... Quote Link to comment
+bons Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Carleen's "Life of a cache" story. Actually a monthly coulmn by her would be nice. Some fiction, some fact, some family caching stuff, some legal notes and how to deal with officals stuff. Honestly, I'd be a lot more tempted to subscribe if she was a monthly columnist. Quote Link to comment
+Stunod Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 (edited) Take away Criminal’s psychiatrist-prescribed medications for at least a week before allowing him to write. Edited March 21, 2004 by Stunod Quote Link to comment
+TeamK-9 Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I was going to suggest possibly a print version that could be mailed out to those who would want it, but I now see that you actually have the magazine as a pdf.... Quote Link to comment
+Lone Duck Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 ...and I was thinking that it would be cool to be able to have an email subscription to it so that I wouldn't miss a copy of it. Hey, it's already in pdf... Quote Link to comment
+TEAM 360 Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 "CACHER OF THE MONTH"-interview a cacher, post their pic and tell us a bit about them, what types of caches they prefer to hunt/hide, type of GPS they use, how long they have been caching, etc..... "CACHE OF THE MONTH"-each month, contact a cacher in a different state and have them send in photos and a description of a challenging cache in their area. "STEALTH TIPS"-a list of how-to-be-stealthy when taking or replacing a cache in plain view, with input from various experienced cachers. Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted March 21, 2004 Author Share Posted March 21, 2004 (edited) "CACHER OF THE MONTH"-interview a cacher, post their pic and tell us a bit about them, what types of caches they prefer to hunt/hide, type of GPS they use, how long they have been caching, etc..... "CACHE OF THE MONTH"-each month, contact a cacher in a different state and have them send in photos and a description of a challenging cache in their area. Good Idea. Take away Criminal’s psychiatrist-prescribed medications for at least a week before allowing him to write. We already do that. ...and I was thinking that it would be cool to be able to have an email subscription to it so that I wouldn't miss a copy of it. Hey, it's already in pdf... Thinking about it..may happen. Carleen's "Life of a cache" story. Actually a monthly coulmn by her would be nice. Some fiction, some fact, some family caching stuff, some legal notes and how to deal with officals stuff. Honestly, I'd be a lot more tempted to subscribe if she was a monthly columnist. Carleen is permanent member of the Today's Cacher team. She will write articles for every issue. Are you guys gunna have a swinsuit edition? If you are Im 5'10" @ 278 lbs and I would love to be in it in my speedo holding my garmin ledgend. Don't call us...we'll call you! Hmmm - more ideas keep coming! Featured regional organization of the month woudl be nice to read about. What cool things have been done by regional GC lucbs that could be leveraged by other clubs gettgin started? It will be a regular feature in the magazine. I would like to see sample lesson plans that cachers have used in the classroom to teach geocaching and orienteering This will fall under Carleens section for Geocaching and kids. Thanks for all the suggestions, and keep them coming. We are working hard to bring you the articles that you would like to see. El Diablo Edited March 21, 2004 by El Diablo Quote Link to comment
+bons Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 (edited) Carleen is permanent member of the Today's Cacher team. She will write articles for every issue This just goes to show how confused I already am.... Edited March 21, 2004 by bons Quote Link to comment
thcri Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I would just like to see the magazine, how do you get on the mailing list?? Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 How about a top cache log. You could highlight some of the more entertaining cache logs. Start with Oregone's logs. So maybe we would get more long thoughtful logs and less Found it. TFTC Quote Link to comment
+Latitude 26 Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 How about a "Tip of the Month" aimed at Newbies (a how-to piece)... Caching-related Product Reviews (GPS, software, etc.) Product of the Month from the Grounspeak store (i.e., discount merchandise...) Story about a geocache event someplace featuirng the cachers... Links to related sites My 2 scents worth... "Bassmedic" Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted March 21, 2004 Author Share Posted March 21, 2004 I would just like to see the magazine, how do you get on the mailing list?? As of now there is no mailing list. You can see the magazine at Today's Cacher here is no subscription or registration required. El Diablo Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Carleen's "Life of a cache" story. Actually a monthly coulmn by her would be nice. Some fiction, some fact, some family caching stuff, some legal notes and how to deal with officals stuff. Honestly, I'd be a lot more tempted to subscribe if she was a monthly columnist. As El Diablo said, I am a member of the Today's Cacher staff. I have been meaning to submit my "life of a cache" story. I'll do that. Quote Link to comment
+Huntnlady Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 I second the motion for Oregone featured as one of the people, with excepts from some of his logs, especially soapy boy/rinsy boy. Quote Link to comment
+hikemeister Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 My favorite item so far has been the spotlight on challenging caches. I loved reading that one last issue. Keep up the great work -- it is much appreciated !! Quote Link to comment
+The Northwood Goonies Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 How about tips and pointers in setting up a geo event. Also ways to get more people involved in geocaching. I live in an area with few caches and in my opinion not many people know about geocaching here. But I don't want to inform people about it that can possibly become muggles. Tips to help county, and state conservation boards develop policies. My neighboring county believes that geocachers are going to interfere with hunters and tick them off, so they are thinking of not allowing it. Quote Link to comment
Dizzy D Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 How about a Hamster recipe of the month for those who find some of Leprechauns sig items ? Quote Link to comment
+TeamK-9 Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 I still say you need something reguarding dogs just to round the whole magazine out a little bit... Quote Link to comment
+BeachBuddies Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 (edited) I used to subscribe to a SCUBA magazine several years ago (I forget the exact name, it was one of the more popular ones). They always had a one-page article on the last page which I really enjoyed. It was called something like "I Learned About Diving That Way". The point of the article was for the author to describe a dive he or she made in which something went wrong. Usually this resulted in a dangerous, even life-threatening experience. The idea of course was to highlight certain things divers need to be aware of, and how to avoid the mistake, or perhaps recover from it if it ever happens to you. Made for interesting reading; I can still recall years later some of the specific tips I learned just from reading the article one time. Geocaching is not at all a dangerous hobby. (Though multi-day camping trips, encounters with predators, and level 5 caches can certainly get your blood pumping sometimes). Still, there are a lot of things we can learn from each others experiences, and sometimes learning from someone else's mistakes is an easier way to do it. So that's my suggestion -- steal the SCUBA idea, and let's hear some stories of geocaching nightmares. -BeachBuddies Edited March 22, 2004 by BeachBuddies Quote Link to comment
+geo-jedi Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Get some interviews and updates for famous cachers and hiders such as BruceS, WaldenRun, OtisPug, and CCCooperAgency. Have some reviews on new equipment and software - Garmin 60C and 60CS, the latest ExpertGPS, CacheMate, etc. Get highlights from various caching events around the country such as the "Here Come the Raisins" event in Las Vegas. Show some cache density maps - today compared to 2 or 3 years ago. And something special for the April issue to tweak newbies. Quote Link to comment
+Lazyboy & Mitey Mite Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 How about a top cache log. You could highlight some of the more entertaining cache logs. Start with Oregone's logs. So maybe we would get more long thoughtful logs and less Found it. TFTC Oregone does post some interesting logs. I've been with him on a cache hunt once and I'm not sure he always posts events exactly as they occur, but, it's good. Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Oregone come back, you haven't cached all year. We need a soapy boy fix. Quote Link to comment
bug and snake Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 I don't see the point of a magazine that you can't punch a hole in the corner of and hang up at your own convenience. How about perforated pages? Seriously though, keep up the good work - great job so far. Quote Link to comment
+Mastifflover Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 I like the cacher of the month idea. It is always cool to see the face behind the name. Quote Link to comment
+mrmnjewel Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 A suggestion I have is maybe try to get a short interview with Wil Wheaton (Groundskeeperwillie on here). A story about a celebrity geocacher might be kinda cool. Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Anything along these lines would provide some excellent "historical context" : ... today compared to 2 or 3 years ago ... Many magazines do some sort of "Twenty Years Ago Today" type of column, and I often find them very enteratining and informative. Well, it'd be "Twenty Months Ago Today" for us but it would still be fun and it would give you leeway to choose whatever topic you want to focus on within a column like that (Whether it's a certain cacher, a dangerous situation, a very difficult cache, kids, or any other ideas people have listed above). Quote Link to comment
+Prairie Dog Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 I would like to see a section featuring ideas for clever containers and how to construct them. What materials work best, avoid glass...etc. I would also like to see a colum that reviews GPS receivers and gives the pros and cons of certain models. Sort of like a comparison between models. Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted March 22, 2004 Author Share Posted March 22, 2004 A suggestion I have is maybe try to get a short interview with Wil Wheaton (Groundskeeperwillie on here). A story about a celebrity geocacher might be kinda cool. Good idea. I have contacted him and received a positive response. So look for it in an up comming issue. El Diablo Quote Link to comment
4x4luv Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 (edited) One thing I would like to see is a puzzler section. Where someone could send in a puzzle from a cache and get help or just think up a hard one and send it in . By the way I have a few Hamster/Gerbal Recipes if you would like them Edited March 22, 2004 by 4x4luv Quote Link to comment
+Gorak Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 I think an article on Forum badboy Jomarac5 and his experiences with Captain Urchin and, lately, The Cache Police & The Cachers Sandbox would be a pretty interesting read. _____________ Gorak Quote Link to comment
+DamOTclese Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 No advertisements would be nice. Quote Link to comment
+mornin'glory Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 a story on the midwest intitational geocaching competition that was held last weekend would be great. i was forced to miss it but what i've been told it was an outstanding success. it was put on by mo*geo(adminglenn). they did a lot of hard work that needs to be reconized. Quote Link to comment
+Corp Of Discovery Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Did not read all responses so sorry if this is repeating what someone else said, how about a short (or in depth) history of geocaching? Quote Link to comment
+crzycrzy Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 I found a dead body just south of Vegas. I would be happy to write an article as a guest writer about it, and dealing with the authorities. Just say the word. Quote Link to comment
+crzycrzy Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Ah-ha ! Another thought. What to do when you encounter wild animals such as deer, coyote, bears, poisonous snakes, etc... That would be useful for many cachers. Also, dangers of geo-caching such as heat stroke or exhaustion. What a marvelous idea you have, and a useful addition to the caching community. Is this magazine online, or is it a real mag ? I want a subscription. Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 I found a dead body just south of Vegas.I would be happy to write an article as a guest writer about it, and dealing with the authorities. Just say the word. We would be happy to hear your story. You can send it to myself or go to the magazine at Today's Cacher and at the bottom of every page is a "contact us" or a "Submit an article". You can click on either of these to send us your story. Thanks for the interest. El Diablo Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 MIDWEST INVITATIONAL GEOCACHING COMPETITION As for me I vote for the Great Time we had this weekend. I learned alot about team work and friendship. We were suppose to be in a singles event and we ended up completing it as a Team we dubbed the A TEAM. 2,3,4th place got sidetracked the first day hunting the extra caches instead of thinking about the time,we also got a benchmark of the PLSS,had a photo shoot,and even had time to practice CITO. phantom491 won the GEO*Signal award for the first to be seen picking up trash. The next day 1,2,3,4 caught each other in the field and competed and completed as a team. A TEAM Rocks. see the pictures. If you would like me to write some more give me a jingle. Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 One thing I would like to see is a puzzler section. Where someone could send in a puzzle from a cache and get help or just think up a hard one and send it in . By the way I have a few Hamster/Gerbal Recipes if you would like them That might be an interesting thing to do...but only with the cache owners permission. El Diablo Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 No spoilers in the magazine, please, IMHO. Quote Link to comment
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