Team Tate Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I have just been informed that an article on Geocaching will be published in the Manchester Evening News this weekend. Can anyone from that area keep a look out for it as I don't think their deliveries come this far South! Sarah Quote Link to comment
+NattyBooshka Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Brilliant news! We'll keep our eyes peeled for you. Quote Link to comment
+Seasider Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 (edited) I'll get a copy and bring it to the NW meet (and then scan it in my pooter for all you southern softies)!! Cheers! Seasider Edited April 14, 2004 by Seasider Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 thats good timing - would have been even better (or could be better) if they mention the meeting this week - can you imagine the whole pub stuffed with cachers? Quote Link to comment
+Seasider Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 can you imagine the whole pub stuffed with cachers? Blimey - Mr Laconic would be lost for words!! Cheers! Seasider Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Saturdays Manchester Evening News page 22 "Wired World" column. A small article about geocaching giving Geocache Uk & Geocaching Association of Great Britain a mention Quote Link to comment
+Grant Clan Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Any chance of posting the article? Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Joans typing is much faster than mine so give her 5 minutes and it shall be done Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Article from Manchester Evening News Saturday April 17th Page 22 WIRED WORLD A Guide to the Internet The Internet is encouraging the geocaching craze, a hobby dubbed "treasure hunting for the 21st century". Web sites are providing the clues and co-ordinates to thousands of waterproof treasure boxes hidden around the country. To find them, you need a handheld GPS (Global Positioning System) device to pinpoint the exact spot. Used by ramblers and hikers, these gadgets cost from around £100 each at electrical stores. There are no subscription charges or call fees. As for the treasure - don't expect anything wildly exciting. Apparently, it's the sense of fun and adventure that keeps people hooked. Boxes usually contain just a log book to record your name, and a few small, low-value items, hidden for fun. You can take one- and leave your own for the next person. But the game doesn't end there. Many geocachers dash straight back to their PCs, look up the location on the web and add their comments about the box. People upload digital pictures they've taken too. You could be surprised at how many geocaches exist in your area. To find the locations and co-ordinates, go to the UK Stats page at Geocache UK (www.geocacheuk.com) and type your postcode. You'll see comments, and maybe even pictures, from people who have been there. Beginners can find more tips at the Geocaching Association of Great Britain (www.gagb.org.uk). Alternatively to retrace the footprints of geocaching, visit Dartmoor Letterboxing (www. stevem.eurobell.co.uk/Boxing.html). It's reckoned to have all started back in 1854, with people leaving postcards in a jar in the wilds of Devon. For a modern twist on the theme, try Urban Letterboxing (http://spacehijackers.co.uk/letterboxing), which explains how to hide a "letterbox" in towns and cities- and find a box without needing a GPS device. Phew the end!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Grant Clan Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I thought you would scan it with OCR! I didn't expect you to type it. But thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment
sidewallwolf Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 (edited) That was good. Shame www.geocaching.com doesn't get a mention Edited April 17, 2004 by sidewallwolf Quote Link to comment
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I asked Joan to type it out as we don,t have a scanner attached to this computer Quote Link to comment
+DomHeknows Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 they also forgot to mention the number of pubs that are frequented and the amount of beer drunk - i'm sure that would have got a lot more people interested :-) Quote Link to comment
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