+Alibags Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I have a degree in geology, so the idea of earthcaches appeals to me. I can think of several places that would be ideal locations for geocaches in the UK. I have read the topics on the rest of the GC site and I am none the wiser about how somebody in the UK could set about setting a cache page up for one and getting it approved. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment
+Team Ullium Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 There are a series of caches on the Isle of Bute in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland Alibags which might interest you Ullium. Quote Link to comment
markandlynn Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Currently only four earthcaches have been created in the world (according to my pocket query) Where are the criteria to get one listed? Quote Link to comment
+Haggis Hunter Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I'm being lazy here, but what is an earthcache?? Quote Link to comment
+º Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Any ideas? Yep - the Krauts got an idea: earthcache.org Quote Link to comment
+Haggis Hunter Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Any ideas? Yep - the Krauts got an idea: earthcache.org Thanks, that has answered the question for me Quote Link to comment
+Kitty Hawk Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Alibags - I'm also interested in these (only A level Geology though), I suppose we need to be in touch with the Geological Society - don't suppose you're a member are you? Adrian Quote Link to comment
+Alibags Posted November 23, 2004 Author Share Posted November 23, 2004 Thanks for the link, that seems to do the trick. If you search for earthcache as a keyword on geocaching.com it finds a single page of them. Some of these are also in the linked page above, so obviously there is a link between the two web sites. In other words, if you were to find one you would get a new icon on your profile page! I will have to wait until I am somewhere geological with my GPS before getting the information to set one up, it's all mud and more mud down here, but then I think I will be submitting one and seeing what happens. Quote Link to comment
+Kitty Hawk Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 The Geological Society of London is a charity, charities have rules and they have three, number 2 is (ii) promoting all forms of education, awareness and understanding of the Earth and their practical applications for the benefit of the public globally; and Cool, that means that they should have an open mind to this. My impression is that to be an earthcache the cache has to approved by the local geological body. There are earthcaches in Norway and the such, I'll see how they were approved Quote Link to comment
+º Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 My impression is that to be an earthcache the cache has to approved by the local geological body. Nope - until now he's the guy in charge. That's why all the earthcaches can be found via his profile. ... and still waiting for mine to be approved. Quote Link to comment
+Kitty Hawk Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 (edited) Thanks I wondered what was happening when the link for the Norway cache took me to him. You've confirmed what I had started to suspect, which is good, that makes a clear trail to someone to get approval. Adrian Edited November 23, 2004 by Kitty Hawk Quote Link to comment
+Inukshuk and Arwen Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 This site may be of interest to anyone thinking of setting up one of these caches in the UK. There's a discussion board here for anyone with this combination of interests! best regards inuk Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I get it... when is a virtual not a virtual? when is a view a virtual? .... when it's an earthcache. Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I am afraid I have to furhter clarify (confuse ) the matter. As far as I can see our (Lactodorum's and mine) required policy on earthcaches is not to approve them, but to place them on hold for Jeremy at Groundspeak to review and accept/decline under an agreement with geoaware. (It seems that geoaware is the owner of all earthcaches, the setters name appearing on the cache page in the "set by" slot.) I believe that some earthcaches have been on hold for qjuite a while. More information than this, that you have not been made of already, I do not at this moment have. Eckington Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I get it or maybe I dont Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 As far as I can see our (Lactodorum's and mine) required policy on earthcaches is not to approve them, but to place them on hold for Jeremy at Groundspeak to review and accept/decline under an agreement with geoaware. I didn't think they were generally available. They don't show up as an option when you choose the type of cache from the drop down. It's a pity though as we have some great candidates in the UK. The Knotty Ash Jam Butty Mines is one that springs to mind. Quote Link to comment
+Eckington Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I didn't think they were generally available. They don't show up as an option when you choose the type of cache from the drop down. No I think you have to make your application to this geoware character, he sets up the cache page (HE can access the cachetype icon for earth caches I suppose) and, for a UK cache, sends it to the Q for me (or L) to put on hold for Jeremy to accept/decline as he gets round to it.......................... Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 No I think you have to make your application to this geoware character, he sets up the cache page (HE can access the cachetype icon for earth caches I suppose) and, for a UK cache, sends it to the Q for me (or L) to put on hold for Jeremy to accept/decline as he gets round to it.......................... I see now. Doesn't really seem worth the bother, does it? Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Thats as clear as mud then (or earth in this case) Quote Link to comment
+Kitty Hawk Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I see now. Doesn't really seem worth the bother, does it? - I want the icon on my profile Plus, I like geology Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I looks like the icon goes on HIS page not yours Quote Link to comment
+Kitty Hawk Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 No, on my finds list - actually one on my placed list as well would be cool, but... Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Eckington wrote:It seems that geoaware is the owner of all earthcaches, the setters name appearing on the cache page in the "set by" slot.) Hmm. Interesting system that, cache placing by proxy. Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I was going to try to submit an Earthcache for the Jurassic Coast (World Heritage site) at Charmouth for its fossils, but as I won't get any credit for it, I really don't see the point. The cache submissions all go via the Earthcache.org website (there is a link to a form on there that you need to fill in). Good luck, Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 i'm into geology aswell (a level but just starting open uni degree) and had thought about setting one of these up. trouble being decideing which bit of the dorset coast to visit as most of it would count! it might just be easier to set up normal caches in the best locations and just mention the geology in the description as it seems dadgum complicated to get the earthcache approval. Quote Link to comment
+Alibags Posted November 24, 2004 Author Share Posted November 24, 2004 it might just be easier to set up normal caches in the best locations and just mention the geology in the description as it seems dadgum complicated to get the earthcache approval. yessss, but I want an additonal icon on my profile!!! Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 it might just be easier to set up normal caches in the best locations and just mention the geology in the description as it seems dadgum complicated to get the earthcache approval. yessss, but I want an additonal icon on my profile!!! You won't get the icon on your profile, that's the problem Quote Link to comment
+Kitty Hawk Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 you will if you bag it, just not if you set it Quote Link to comment
+Boneychest & Catsuey Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Who gives a .....? It's just another 'virtual' Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Who gives a .....? It's just another 'virtual' Nope, it's a "special" virtual, with a special icon. For those people that want a full set of icons, it's probably more important than Christmas at the moment, lol (well, not really!) Quote Link to comment
+Kitty Hawk Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 For those people that want a full set of icons, it's probably more important than Christmas at the moment, lol (well, not really!) Subconciously I knew that, seeing it written down makes it seem obsessive in some way. Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 ok the easiest solution is i'll set one up near lulworth cove as i've thought about for a while. then if someone else sets up another at say kimmeridge or osmington mills we can all get the markers. you do mine i do yours and so on. thoughts?? Quote Link to comment
+Stuey Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 ok the easiest solution is i'll set one up near lulworth cove as i've thought about for a while. then if someone else sets up another at say kimmeridge or osmington mills we can all get the markers. you do mine i do yours and so on. thoughts?? That's not a bad idea at all.... the South Coast can be an Earthcache Mecca for the UK Quote Link to comment
+º Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 to whom it may concern: I did submit my Eartcache 4 days ago and I still got nothing - no response, no confirmation, nothing ... Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 i make no promises but at the first opportunity i'll get down to lulworth and set one up. the trouble will be not setting up 20 in the same day! the more we put in the sooner we'll be able to claim them. i'll limit myself to one or two and do some other caches when down there. Quote Link to comment
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