+Yin Yang Pony Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 I just logged my 100th find. I know it's not suppose to be about the numbers It's just that it seems like if you are in the 2 figure range, you're still a rookie. Is there a magic number where you are considered a grown up in geocaching? By the way, I'm usually one of the lurkers. This is the first time, I've ever had anything to say. Oh, yeah, Happy Holidays everyone. Quote Link to comment
+Moose Mob Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 I just logged my 100th find. I know it's not suppose to be about the numbers It's just that it seems like if you are in the 2 figure range, you're still a rookie. Is there a magic number where you are considered a grown up in geocaching? By the way, I'm usually one of the lurkers. This is the first time, I've ever had anything to say. Oh, yeah, Happy Holidays everyone. WTG! And don't stop there! Only 900 to go to the K club! I think the magic number is between 25 and 50. Of course, I have grandkids and I haven't realized that I am supposed to have grown up yet. (How do you make this font a little bigger?) Quote Link to comment
+PC Painter Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 Is there a magic number where you are considered a grown up in geocaching? If there is, I hope I never reach it. Happy Holidays right back atcha...and Congrats, from a n00b! Quote Link to comment
+wvcoalcat Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 I just logged my 100th find. I know it's not suppose to be about the numbers It's just that it seems like if you are in the 2 figure range, you're still a rookie. Is there a magic number where you are considered a grown up in geocaching? By the way, I'm usually one of the lurkers. This is the first time, I've ever had anything to say. Oh, yeah, Happy Holidays everyone. Congrats to you on #100. I had to log my #100 today too as my post count was at #99 and was afraid to post anything. Dang, now I've got to go out and find some more. Back to lurking. Quote Link to comment
+AuntieWeasel Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 You Da Man! That is, assuming you ain't Da Woman! I ran into a couple of guys on the trail this morning who were out on their first day (their second cache) and we finished the multi together. It was a good one, too. They were just so happy and excited to have discovered geocaching, I was downright jealous of their rookie-hood. Think how many great caches close to home they have to look forward to! I suppose every stage of the game must have its attractions... Quote Link to comment
+IV_Warrior Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Is there a magic number where you are considered a grown up in geocaching? When you don't have to ask if you're still a newbie....... Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 It's just that it seems like if you are in the 2 figure range, you're still a rookie. I only have 76 finds...didn't think I was a rookie....but now that you brought it up. El Diablo Quote Link to comment
+kc8hnz Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Then again, you have to ask how many cachers actually stick around to reach 100. It seams the norm to find a dozen or so and then lose intrest. Poor folks... don't know what they are missing Quote Link to comment
+Doggiewoggie Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 It seams the norm to find a dozen or so and then lose interest. People lose interest? Naaaaah. Impossible. Quote Link to comment
+shunra Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Then again, you have to ask how many cachers actually stick around to reach 100. It seams the norm to find a dozen or so and then lose intrest. Poor folks... don't know what they are missing The questions was for a "magic" number where people stop being rookies. As far as I'm concerned, one stops being a rookie when one signs up to become a paying member. For me, that was at approx. 100 caches. Statistically, it might be interesting to see if there is a 'magic' number after which, when reached, cachers are very unlikely to quit. You may be right. I wouldn't be surprised that there is a very large number of people who sign up, do up to a dozen caches, and quit again. I'd call that caching infant mortality. Whoever makes it past that point, however, is unlikely to loose interest, and is likely to continue caching at a steady pace (which might be either high or low). Quote Link to comment
+Corp Of Discovery Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 (edited) I don't think there is any magic number, I still consider myself a newbie... BTW: Congrats. Edit: added BTW. Edited November 27, 2004 by Corp Of Discovery Quote Link to comment
n0wae Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Congrats on the 100 milestone. Don't pay any attention to the anti number crowd. The way I look at it is that higher numbers usually means a cacher has enjoyed this wonderful addiction longer than me or perhaps is lucky enough to be able to devote more time to the sport. There are some 'number nuts' out there but most of us just love the sport and indulge in it whenever we can. Quote Link to comment
+jeff35080 Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Congrats Yin Yang! May you have many, many more 100s in the future Quote Link to comment
+C&C+COMPANY Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 Happy 100, I just reached 200 myself. Quote Link to comment
+fly46 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 I don't know that there's a magic number... I'd say you're no longer a newbie after you hit 100... Certainly you're up there when you hit the 1K club... I'm just trying to get to 250 before the year's up. Quote Link to comment
+B&K Whiting Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Congrats!! We just got #100 yesterday. Oh, and BTW don't grow up til your ready(too much responsibility) Quote Link to comment
+Team Perks Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 My advice? Stay a newbie. Seriously. I can remember every single one of my first 100 finds in perfect detail. Even the lame ones stand out. It was new. It was fun. On the other hand, ask me how many of my last 100 finds I remember as vividly... Quote Link to comment
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