+icecap & iner Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I've been following all the YJTB discussions since the jeep fever started (Caught It!) and I noticed this morning that there doesn't seem to be any updates on how, when, or where individuals will be able to request a YJTB from the final 1000. I realize patience is required during this YJTB Fever Frenzie , however does anyone have current information that I may have missed in the discussions? Just curious ~Iner Link to comment
+Panther in the Den Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I've been following all the YJTB discussions since the jeep fever started (Caught It!) and I noticed this morning that there doesn't seem to be any updates on how, when, or where individuals will be able to request a YJTB from the final 1000. I realize patience is required during this YJTB Fever Frenzie , however does anyone have current information that I may have missed in the discussions? Just curious ~Iner Jeremy's post Jeremy's other post Link to comment
+Bayonets4u Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 To whom it may concern, I would be happy to distribute YJTBs to geocachers on Long Island. I represent the long Island Geocaching group and we currently have 40 members. There will a few events on long Island in the near future. To Join go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/long_island_geocaching/ Thanks Bayonets4u Link to comment
+RickMcC Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Pardon my newness to the forums... but I see a problem with the YJTB's already - there will be THOUSANDS of them that will be retrieved from caches and kept as souveniors. I'd bet on it. Who wouldn't want a cute little yellow die-cast jeep of their very own? Link to comment
+kayakanimal Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Sorry...I am sure this has been asked but with so many posts in this topic... Is there a way yo list the Jeep TB's in FL? Link to comment
+Nazgul Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Pardon my newness to the forums... but I see a problem with the YJTB's already - there will be THOUSANDS of them that will be retrieved from caches and kept as souveniors. I'd bet on it. Who wouldn't want a cute little yellow die-cast jeep of their very own? Uh, someone who already has a full-size green Jeep of his own? Someone who feels it's wrong to snitch TBs? I think you're right though, a lot will disappear, just liek a lot of regular TBs do. Not much you can do about it. I picked up a YJTB yesterday and hope to drop it tomorrow, because I know that other people are eager to log them. I would have dropped it today in fact but all four of my finds were &%$!@ micros! Link to comment
+Panther in the Den Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Pardon my newness to the forums... but I see a problem with the YJTB's already - there will be THOUSANDS of them that will be retrieved from caches and kept as souveniors. I'd bet on it. Who wouldn't want a cute little yellow die-cast jeep of their very own? Why would you steal someone else's property? Just go buy one at Toys-R-Us or your local hobby shop. It's called ethics. Link to comment
+icecap & iner Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Thanks for your reply Panther In The Den, I appreciate it ; however I was already aware of Jeremy's posts, I read them at the time he made them. What I was wondering, was whether or not someone knew of any "updates" concerning the YJTB for individuals. Link to comment
+glenn95630 Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 On the 'Search for Nearest Cache' pages I like the jeep icon. But I noticed that in a cache that had both a regular TB and a YJTB, the regular icon was shown. Also, in another cache that had both a USA Geocoin and a YJTB, the Geocoin icon was shown. Does anyone know if there is a heirarchy of icons or is the last thing in the cache the icon that is shown? Btw, a YJTB was placed into one of my caches! It was there for about 15 minutes. Link to comment
Jeremy Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Pardon my newness to the forums... but I see a problem with the YJTB's already - there will be THOUSANDS of them that will be retrieved from caches and kept as souveniors. I'd bet on it. Who wouldn't want a cute little yellow die-cast jeep of their very own? There's no lack of negativity on the Internet. Link to comment
Jeremy Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Does anyone know if there is a heirarchy of icons or is the last thing in the cache the icon that is shown? All the different icons will be shown on the nearest cache page. If that is not happening, please point me to a link where it is showing up incorrectly. Link to comment
Jeremy Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 What I was wondering, was whether or not someone knew of any "updates" concerning the YJTB for individuals. I'll post a message here when they are ready to be shipped out individually. Link to comment
+glenn95630 Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Does anyone know if there is a heirarchy of icons or is the last thing in the cache the icon that is shown? All the different icons will be shown on the nearest cache page. If that is not happening, please point me to a link where it is showing up incorrectly. At this cache Jaybird at Silver Creek (link below) there is both a YJTB and a geocoin. Then click on the 'all nearby caches' link and see the list. I only see the geocoin icon. If you go to Strawberry Picnic (link below) there is both a YJTB and a regular TB. Then click on the 'all nearby caches' link and see the list. I only see the regular TB icon. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...11-999e8d81316d http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...1a-0e56cb95a304 Link to comment
+RocketMan Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Huh - Not a single yellow jeep T-Bug in San Diego County. Are any being distributed here? RM Link to comment
+Riddlers Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 What I was wondering, was whether or not someone knew of any "updates" concerning the YJTB for individuals. I'll post a message here when they are ready to be shipped out individually. I've been watching but I am not sure I have been watching the right places. Where will it be posted to get individual jeep tb's? I know your working hard at this Jeremy and I appreciate it a lot, I just don't want to miss out on a chance to actually get to hold one. So I just want to patiently stand in line to get one when its time, as long as I know I'm in the right line. Link to comment
+nfa Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Hi, Here's a (maybe) dumb question...is there an active life for the YJTBs, like the end of the Jeep contest? Or will they continue to circulate like other TBs for years to come? nfa Link to comment
Jeremy Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Where will it be posted to get individual jeep tb's? I will tell you here all the info you need to request one. here. As in this thread. I don't know what will happen with the bugs once the promotion is over, but I hope to allow folks the opportunity to adopt them. I haven't received a final decision from Jeep yet. Link to comment
+Kealia Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Looks like everybody has the YJTB fever now! (See new avatar....) Link to comment
+OzGuff Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 I found one! Wit's End log Essay Entry Link to comment
+GentleWhisper Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hmm.... looks like the Yellow Jeeps have hit Southwest Missouri.... Link to comment
+Panther in the Den Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hey Jeremy! I noticed you still have not placed Jeep 4x4 #1689 Link to comment
+jymkym1 Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 i just noticed a potential problem with the YJTB's........(i'm in no-way putting them down) i received some in the mail from jeremy (thankyou) and on one of the jeeps the "roll bar" had cracked and the tag fell off, the plastic in this area is very fragile...... i just took my trusty "gorilla" glue and glued the cracked area and then glued the roll bar right to the jeep, the glue dries clear and isn't even noticeable..i then put it in a ziplock bag for even safer travel........just letting everyone know.......i'm preparing them now for release in "The Land Of Lincoln"................. Link to comment
+GentleWhisper Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 on one of the jeeps the "roll bar" had cracked and the tag fell off, the plastic in this area is very fragile. I noticed the same problem. Link to comment
+nfa Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 on one of the jeeps the "roll bar" had cracked and the tag fell off, the plastic in this area is very fragile. I noticed the same problem. Hi, I fixed 2 yesterday, after only taking them out of the box...but they are still awesome! nfa Link to comment
+Panther in the Den Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 ... i'm preparing them now for release in "The Land Of Lincoln" ... Yea!!! Link to comment
+Panther in the Den Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 (edited) Over 1000 logged, 80 with miles Last 1000 of 5000 not on the web as of yet Gimme some, I will get those puppies out! My crew and I are averaging 1.5 caches a day (1.75 with 'no finds'). Edited June 13, 2004 by Panther in the Den Link to comment
+RocketMan Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 I woke up early this morning to find a new Jeep 4X4 travel bug notification in my inbox. The Jeep was in this cache. After a few cups off coffee and some e-mailing, I decided to make the trip up to Orange County to try for the Jeep. I now have the Jeep in hand and will be planning its adventure soon. RM Link to comment
Jeremy Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 i just noticed a potential problem with the YJTB's [...] Yeah, we realized when we received them that the plastic roll bars would be a problem, but we decided in order to keep the Jeep Wranglers mobile we'd go ahead and use the roll bar instead of wrapping them around the Jeep itself. The idea went from concept to completion in barely enough time to make them, so they had to use an old template (and therefore deal with the roll bar issues). If you get one, look on the back and they are labelled as '98 Wranglers. They do drive as well as the '04 models though. Thanks for repairing the poor roll bar on that one. We had thought about zip ties but the chains are much cooler. Link to comment
Jeremy Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hey Jeremy! I noticed you still have not placed Jeep 4x4 #1689 Yeah, I don't seem to be able to leave the office lately. The cobblers children have no shoes, you know Link to comment
+MREAGLEWO1 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 i just noticed a potential problem with the YJTB's [...] Yeah, we realized when we received them that the plastic roll bars would be a problem, but we decided in order to keep the Jeep Wranglers mobile we'd go ahead and use the roll bar instead of wrapping them around the Jeep itself. The idea went from concept to completion in barely enough time to make them, so they had to use an old template (and therefore deal with the roll bar issues). If you get one, look on the back and they are labelled as '98 Wranglers. They do drive as well as the '04 models though. Thanks for repairing the poor roll bar on that one. We had thought about zip ties but the chains are much cooler. to solve this problem, a good idea would be to drill an small hole through the car and put the chain through there.... it would work... Link to comment
+Metaphor Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I've been Jeeped! JPatton and TrevRnR of the Maryland Geocaching Society got me in a drive-by jeeping this evening in Easton, Maryland... Link to comment
Obvious Sock Puppet Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 (edited) hehehe... surprised to find a few of these in my mail box recently. p.s. Thanks to gentlewhisper for hosting my image. I owe you one. Edited June 14, 2004 by Obvious Sock Puppet Link to comment
+CrimsonWrath Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Ugh. Has anyone else found the Travel Bug notifications totally useless? All my notifications are in the 25-50 mi range. Worse yet, they would take me over an hour to get to were I so inclined and available. Every single one of my notifications has gone straight into the trash. Is there any chance to be able to set the range from the zip code entered? That would help limit the notifications to a useful area, for me at least. Were such a feature available, I'd certainly decrease the current setting a great deal. I'm just curious about the possibility - I'm certain there are more pressing things to attend to on the website. In the mean time, the unsubscribe feature was very simple and easy. Link to comment
Jeremy Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 So some think 50 miles is too far, while others think 50 miles is too restrictive. Anyone have an alternative safe distance to recommend? Personally, I figure if it says 50 miles, ignore the email and move on, but that's me. Keep in mind that if it gets closer you'll get those emails as well. Link to comment
+Nappy10 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 (edited) In an urban setting, 50 miles is way to big. Personally, I got 50 email messages just from Jeep.geocaching.com when the YJTBs were placed. But for rural settings, 50 miles may be too small of an area. So I dont see how you could customize it for everyone. I think its fine where its at. Edited June 14, 2004 by Nappy10 Link to comment
+Bughound Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 CrimsonWrath, You may just have to wait this one out. javascript:add_smilie(%22:mellow:%22) I was getting notifications for Jeep TB that were "nearby" but some were on the otherside of the local mountains. However, this evening I received one that said a Jeep TB was placed in a cache about 15 minutes from me. I drove over to the cache Got Bugs and retrieved the Jeep TB. I would suggest that you just open the e-mail and check the distance. Then discard the ones that aren't close. A bit of a pain, but it finally paid off for me. Good luck. javascript:emoticon('') Link to comment
+Panther in the Den Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 (edited) You (Jeremy) can let cachers set the distance to trigger the emails. ... or ... Add 'Jeep 4x4 TB's' to Geocaching.com's Searching for... page. There is already Project Ape TB's listed there. Then Cachers can check when they want. ... and then they will be ordered by distance. Edited June 14, 2004 by Panther in the Den Link to comment
+Howie57 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Did anyone else get a small driver for their YJTB like I did. Although this one has a broken hand I guess he can still drive........... Link to comment
+Panther in the Den Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 You (Jeremy) can let cachers set the distance to trigger the emails. ... or ... Add 'Jeep 4x4 TB's' to Geocaching.com's Searching for... page. There is already Project Ape TB's listed there. Then Cachers can check when they want. ... and then they will be ordered by distance. Oops. Perhaps that is only for caches .......... Link to comment
+cachew nut Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Do the emails specify the distance in the subject line or do you have to open the email to see the distance? So far a search of Chicago turns up nothing within 50 miles, the closest is for a breakfast event in Wisconsin. Link to comment
+Nappy10 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 No....the email must be opened Link to comment
+Nappy10 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 (edited) But thats a good idea...what if the distance were put into the subject lines? Is that even possible? Edited June 14, 2004 by Nappy10 Link to comment
+CrimsonWrath Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 In an urban setting, 50 miles is way to big. Personally, I got 50 email messages just from Jeep.geocaching.com when the YJTBs were placed. But for rural settings, 50 miles may be too small of an area. So I dont see how you could customize it for everyone. I think its fine where its at. Yeah, I agree with this. I doubt there is one setting that will make everyone happy. About the only solution is to add the ability to set your own distance, but that will add too much work on the server. I wouldn't request that feature unless it was really simple to do. Based upon my experience I predict it is not. No problem. I was just curious if anyone else was having similar grumbles. I'm surprised to hear 50 miles is too small. Do they have their own jet at their disposal? Subject line would be cool. I don't think I'd be resubscribing though. Most of the activity in my area is an hour away in Seattle. Link to comment
+Nappy10 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 (edited) I was reading some posts in another thread from cachers in Australia. They said there were only 9 physical caches within 50 miles of their city. That would make the yjtb 50 mi radius a problem. Edited June 14, 2004 by Nappy10 Link to comment
+jymkym1 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 i just let 2 YJTB's go in northern Illinois.......... Link to comment
+Panther in the Den Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 (edited) i just let 2 YJTB's go in northern Illinois.......... ... in caches not approved yet. Probably by morning though. Thanks Edited June 14, 2004 by Panther in the Den Link to comment
+Brian - Team A.I. Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I was reading some posts in another thread from cachers in Australia. They said there were only 9 physical caches within 50 miles of their city. That would make the yjtb 50 mi radius a problem. If the contest were being run in Australia... Link to comment
+KaiserKlan Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I don't want any one to flame me for this question but hey a guys got to know. I received a box of jeep bugs in the mail Saturday, which I will see get distributed today (Monday), the question is can I log all of these before I pass them on or is that a no-no? Or for that matter is that a dumb question to start with? Be nice! Link to comment
+Eric K Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I don't want any one to flame me for this question but hey a guys got to know. I received a box of jeep bugs in the mail Saturday, which I will see get distributed today (Monday), the question is can I log all of these before I pass them on or is that a no-no? Or for that matter is that a dumb question to start with? Be nice! What I did with the ones I received to distribute is I didn't log them as finds but just added them to my watch list. Link to comment
Keystone Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 In Western Pennsylvania where I am distributing the Yellow Jeeps, our group agreed that it would be part of the fun to let as many people as possible be the first one to grab the YJTB from its owner (Jeep 4x4) and then choose where to drop it. So, I did not log all 60 of the jeeps into my account - only the three that I will be placing in caches personally. In another area, I noticed that a local group's account ("xyz Geocaching Society" - not an individual player) had logged all the jeeps first. I think that is fine too. It was the group who wrote and received an allotment of jeeps, and then set up an event to distribute them. And, the Jeep promotion then has a side benefit of promoting awareness of the xyz Group to any cacher who picks up one of the jeeps they launched. So I guess my message is, check with your local cachers - they are the ones who need to be happy with how the jeeps are handled. Link to comment
Recommended Posts