+Kitty Hawk Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I notice that some caches have the county or area mentioned in brackets after the name. This is very helpful when looking through the 'new cache list' page as it saves looking into non local ones - I'm in Southampton, I'm not so worried about caches in the Lake District, I'm sure the reverse is also true - and especially for cachers on dial up. I can't see any other reason to do this, but I can't see any reason not to. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment
+mongoose39uk Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Was discussing this with Powerbook Fanatic. We decided putting the area in is an excellent idea. I will try and remember to put the county on if I place another. Quote Link to comment
+McDeHack Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 This Idea was suggested years ago. It was started and I do try to put an area on my cache placed page. If you go to your cache page and do a search for caches, it will show you the caches in your area from the nearest to your location. ( Something like that). Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I always include the location as part of the cache name. It helps cachers see at a glance where the cache is, but also, when the cache is first submitted, makes it obvious to the reviewers that the cache is in the UK. Quote Link to comment
+MarcB Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I stick the county in brackets on the end of every one of my caches. I'd find it helpful if I was just starting out. MarcB Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 What do I put on my Three shires head cache Tri-County Cache (Staffordshire,Cheshire and Derbyshire) Quote Link to comment
+Alibags Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 I too think it's quite handy, although I admit I don't do it myself. Uh?! However, there are a couple or three caches near me that I have spotted that are in Herts which claim to be in Bucks Bleedin' cheek! You have to keep a close eye on these neighbouring counties! Quote Link to comment
+Geofellas Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 I've always wondered why TPTB have not provided the facility on the site. In the US and Canada the site is configured to have you specify the state, province or territory - even Belgium has this facility for heavens sake. Maybe the UK decided it wasn't wanted. So, in the absence of a website provided feature I guess relying on cache owners to do it is the best that can be expected. Note to self: change name of Colley Yews Quote Link to comment
+wigglesworth Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Including the approximate location in the name is a great idea. It is particularly useful when tracking the location of a TB. Peter Quote Link to comment
+klaus23 Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Certain countries have a greater identification of counties than others. For example, in Ireland, when asked where people are from, they always say their county. In England I found that people don't do that as much, they say the name of their town, and when met by a puzzled expression, say the nearest large city. Other countries don't go by counties at all. I guess it's useful to a degree, but need not be mandatory. Also, in Britain, the counties are changed from time to time (like Avon, for example), so opinions may differ. Quote Link to comment
davester Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 What do I put on my Three shires head cache Tri-County Cache (Staffordshire,Cheshire and Derbyshire) If we're were being picky I'd have to say it was in Staffordshire. It'd be a bit wet if it was in all three counties. Some people just get it plain wrong as well. This cache is in Staffordshire, even though it thinks it's in Cheshire. Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Mine (Tri-County) is really in Staffordshire I should have made it a multi really, but I was new to caching way back in 2003 Quote Link to comment
davester Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 (edited) Mine (Tri-County) is really in Staffordshire I should have made it a multi really, but I was new to caching way back in 2003 There are actually some pretty decent hiding places right near the confluence of the two river tributaries (the actual place where the three counties meet) which would be sufficient for a bigger cache. Edited February 7, 2005 by davester Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 but recovering it the summer would have been a nightmare. Its very busy (as you must know) with a lot of people stopping there for drinks/food. back on topic I might go and change all mine if it helps people Quote Link to comment
Beer Monster Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I've made a point of identifying the area in the couple that I've hidden, mainly because I've found it so useful when looking at caches in other areas. But nothing (yet) beats the town search in GeocacheUK! Excellent when I start a new contract in a different town. Quote Link to comment
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