Travel Bug

December 15, 2004

Hello,

I am thinking of putting out a Travel Bug that is one of the Lance Armstrong wristbands. However, would it be considered not correct if I explained what the wristband is all about which would include the web site http://www.laf.org?

Thinking this over I suspect I have already answered my own question but would appreciate your feedback.

Mentioning the web site and the LAF probably would be considered commerical.

However, if I just put the TB on the wristband without mention of the LAF organization it would probably be OK as I have found a LAF wristband in a cache (not as a TB) already.

Comments will be sincerely appreciated.

Herb (NavySparksandtheMrs)

24.7k · December 15, 2004

I think you are out thinking yourself on this one.

Just do it.

December 15, 2004

Hello,

I am thinking of putting out a Travel Bug that is one of the Lance Armstrong wristbands. However, would it be considered not correct if I explained what the wristband is all about which would include the web site http://www.laf.org?

Thinking this over I suspect I have already answered my own question but would appreciate your feedback.

Mentioning the web site and the LAF probably would be considered commerical.

However, if I just put the TB on the wristband without mention of the LAF organization it would probably be OK as I have found a LAF wristband in a cache (not as a TB) already.

Comments will be sincerely appreciated.

Herb (NavySparksandtheMrs)

As far as I'm concerned (and I'm NOT admin.), it's YOUR travel bug. Do whatever you wish with it! I've come up with some crazy travel bugs, one of which is a coffee mug with my website address written on it.

Do what you wish with your TB's just as long as it doesn't negatively affect anybody else.

December 15, 2004

When I created The Gentlemen's Foray 2004 Cache, I included a number of travel bugs that included the URL for the group website. (See picture below.) We aren't selling anything but we like to see traffic on our site and perhaps inspire other groups of friends to have an annual event similar to ours.

I don't think it really matters what your travel bug is about, commercial or not. I think what matters is that you're having fun.

1.7k · December 15, 2004

As far as I'm concerned (and I'm NOT admin.), it's YOUR travel bug. Do whatever you wish with it!

Would you hold the same view of a cache? That is, ‘It’s YOUR cache. Do whatever you wish with it!’

10.1k · December 16, 2004

'Commercialism' in regards to a cache is one thing. I know of no guidelines against a 'commercial' travel bug. I've seen a number of brand-named Bugs. If you don't like it, you don't have to pick it up!

December 16, 2004

'Commercialism' in regards to a cache is one thing. I know of no guidelines against a 'commercial' travel bug. I've seen a number of brand-named Bugs. If you don't like it, you don't have to pick it up!

Hey it's your bug go for it, you paid for it. It's no more commercial than the Jeep TB's

December 16, 2004

Thank you all for your comments and I really appreciate your taking the time to let me know what you think. Although I have really gotten into geocaching big time I have only been doing it since this last June. Still feel a bit of a newbie and did not want to do anything that would go against any rules.

The LAF is a good cause so what the heck...I will go for it.

Thanks again to you all and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Herb

1.7k · December 16, 2004

It's no more commercial than the Jeep TB's

You're right about that and the same for Planet of the Apes caches.

1.1k · December 16, 2004

I think it's a good idea, though personally I think your TB would go missing pretty soon by someone removing the livestrong band and either leaving the tag in the cache or tossing it. What kind of goal do you have for the TB?

December 16, 2004

Hi ZackJones,

Good question regarding the goal! Been pondering that and guess it would be to travel as much as possible and to give hope and comfort to those who have cancer or to those who know someone with it. However, your point that it could end up missing is a very good one which I have considered too. To be honest I am a BIG fan of Lance Armstrong and just thought it would be a cool and a bit different TB.

1.1k · December 16, 2004

I, too, am a big Lance fan :cool:

I have a bicycle related TB check out Bicycle Dude

Perhaps you could make the goal of your TB to travel to the headquarters of the Lance Armstrong Foundation and back. Good luck with your TB. If it ever makes it into a cache near me I'll be sure to go grab it.

December 16, 2004

As far as I'm concerned (and I'm NOT admin.), it's YOUR travel bug. Do whatever you wish with it!

Would you hold the same view of a cache? That is, ‘It’s YOUR cache. Do whatever you wish with it!’

No, I agree that caches should remain non-commercial in nature. But as someone else said, if you don't like the travel bug, don't pick it up. :cool:

December 18, 2004

Hi ZackJones,

That is a seriously neat TB...wish I had come up with it. I was into cycling...touring and a little racing for about 18 years but had to give it up due to a problem with a disc in my neck. Still miss riding very much and it really bugs me when I see guys up in the Santa Cruz Mountains here in the SF Bay Area as I loved climbing and descending. Geocaching has been really neat for me as it has got me back out in the country which is where I enjoyed riding so much. Good luck with your TB and hope he travels far.

December 18, 2004

I believe Sinbad7Seas has a TB out just like the one you've suggested. In any case, if someone can attach a tag to a cinder block or brick and make it a TB :lol: - then why not this? If someone objects, they don't have to help your TB on his/her/its journey. MS

1k · December 18, 2004

I agree - TB's have been commercialized (Jeep) and are different from caches, which aren't supposed to be. There's also less scrutiny of TB's (not the same approval process as a cache), so it's more of a free for all.

The greatest risk is that it will turn up missing - as long as you're comfortable with that risk, go for it!

December 20, 2004

Thanks again to you all for your comments and I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to do so. The TB is all registered and ready to go as soon as I find a cache for him. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

1.2k · December 21, 2004

I agree - TB's have been commercialized (Jeep) and are different from caches, which aren't supposed to be. There's also less scrutiny of TB's (not the same approval process as a cache), so it's more of a free for all.

The greatest risk is that it will turn up missing - as long as you're comfortable with that risk, go for it!

There are haters out there...

I contacted a cacher who said caching could not be commercialized, and threw away a Yellow Jeep Travel Bug just to prove his point.

Ed

December 21, 2004

Somehow, somewhere, somebody is making money out of each and everyone of us and the things we do or like or do not do or do not like...you get the picture. As a consumer, we drive the economy - we are the machine.

Yes, you are special, just like everybody else. <_<

December 21, 2004

There are haters out there...

I contacted a cacher who said caching could not be commercialized, and threw away a Yellow Jeep Travel Bug just to prove his point.

Ed

<_< That was dumb. He should have sent it my way; I could use a new set of wheels.

December 22, 2004

I am thinking of putting out a Travel Bug that is one of the Lance Armstrong wristbands

I have one and i think its pretty cool and u can support the "live strong" it is not expensive so its a perfect cache "gift" :blink:

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