+Mr'D Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I noticed that Chris (AKA Lassitude) has thrown in the towel after 3 years - almost hitting the 500 mark! What makes a guy do these sort of things, and how can we bring him back into the fold? And Volvo Man, another 450+ cacher... Quote Link to comment
+McDeHack Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I expect they have gone and got a life. I did that once, but I found I was not happy with that sort of life so I came back to geocaching Quote Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Lassitude felt that his enthusiasm was waning and that other pursuits needed more time, and so decided to take a break. Not a total break, though - he did find one cache in Spain over Easter. I don't know why Volvo Man disappeared, though there were some digs at "numbers cachers" in the forums, with which there may or may not be a connection. Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Lassitude felt that his enthusiasm was waning and that other pursuits needed more time, and so decided to take a break. Not a total break, though - he did find one cache in Spain over Easter. I'm in a similar lean period myself. I guess hitting 1000 can affect people in different ways. It took some of the incentive away for me, but I'm still setting puzzle caches to keep Leecee and Biffa busy. They like my latest one.... not a lot though. Quote Link to comment
+badger Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 I'm not sure how a cacher can be lost if they have maps and a GPS? Sorry, I'll get my coat Matt Quote Link to comment
+leecee Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I'm in a similar lean period myself. I guess hitting 1000 can affect people in different ways. It took some of the incentive away for me What's up, Slytherin - struggling with Burke & Hare ?? Quote Link to comment
+The Biffas Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I had heard that Alex had gone into training to do the caches on top of the three peaks, perhaps I misheard. Quote Link to comment
Sparticus Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I had heard that Alex had gone into training to do the caches on top of the three peaks, perhaps I misheard. Alex completed fossil transfer (JUST), so the three peaks should pose no problem. Then again!!! Quote Link to comment
+Lizzzzeeeee Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I don't know why Volvo Man disappeared, though there were some digs at "numbers cachers" in the forums, with which there may or may not be a connection. Last time I spoke to Volvo Man he said he planned to blitz a load of caches for a couple of months then do none for a while. I guess this is just a bit of downtime for him! He does still seem to be logging in to geocaching.com from time to time though. We mustn't encourage him though - I'm getting the chance to get a few FTF around this area at the mo!!!! Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Alex completed fossil transfer (JUST), so the three peaks should pose no problem. Then again!!! "just" my @rse. If I recall we were FTF on Fossil Transfer. A cache that has beaten some (well - many) of the great names of geocaching. You know who you are. Over to you Leecee & Biffa Quote Link to comment
Hello, I'm Johnny Cache Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 (edited) Edit: Posted under wrong user... sharing a computer. Edited April 6, 2005 by Hello, I'm Johnny Cache Quote Link to comment
+klaus23 Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I might well be described as a lost cacher... although I keep active with doing a whole lot of talking about geocaching, I haven't found one since the 22nd January. That's not for lack of trying. I had 2 DNF's, but my enthusiasm is waning. I found almost 170 caches in Ireland over the past two years. I can only quantify that in terms of: At one point last November I had found over 60% of caches on the entire island. I drove almost 25,000 miles in caching related pursuits over the past 14 months. And when you've done all of the caches in a 90 mile radius, and the only things that pop up near you are dodgy holiday caches with poor co-ords, then why get excited? I'm moving to the SW of England in the next two months so that may re-ignite enthusiasm, but I'm not holding out just yet. I hope it's just a phase. But if not, geocaching has made me a dedicated mountaineer. And I'm looking forward to combining those two hobbies. Quote Link to comment
nobby.nobbs Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 the change is as good as a rest scenario applies. plus the price of petrol!! sometimes it's nice t ograb a cache on the spur of the moment without having to plan a long drive. i'm spoilt living on the edge of the new forest. new caches appear every week or so in my area. stick with it klaus, the sw has loads so no need for the long drives. where you going? Quote Link to comment
+Mr'D Posted April 7, 2005 Author Share Posted April 7, 2005 I drove almost 25,000 miles in caching related pursuits over the past 14 months. Blimey, now that's devotion... must have cost a fortune! Whoever said geocaching is a 'cheap' pastime? Quote Link to comment
+Happy Humphrey Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Klaus, I hope you have someone lined up to take over your caches - they look excellent! Although the IOM isn't far away, it's not a great deal easier to get across to Ireland from here than it is from the UK mainland, so I haven't been able to bag any yet. That will change at the end of this month, though: a quick trip across is booked! HH Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 (edited) I drove almost 25,000 miles in caching related pursuits over the past 14 months. I went up to the Scottish Geocacher's bash on Bute last weekend. I stopped off in Co. Durham for a couple of nights on the way up to do a few caches there. In all I covered 1100 miles and logged finds on 38 caches. If you add up the cost of fuel, accommodation, food, beer and assorted other stuff. It works out at about £7 per cache Edited April 7, 2005 by Pharisee Quote Link to comment
Deego Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Think everybody goes through the "why do we do this" , I know I have. But its good at the moment Wow £7 per cache Does that mean our caching trip is off this month then John ? Quote Link to comment
+third-degree-witch Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 i think everyone needs to stop now n again to draw breath,whatever the pursuit..i metal detect,fly power kites,,fly model gliders etc etc but make a point of taking a break now n again..stops the hobby getting stale.variety is the spice of life after all now ive reached 3 digits in this hobby im starting to eye up my metal detector again,its starting to look very appealing.anyone in herts / beds into detecting ??? Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Does that mean our caching trip is off this month then John ? :blink: No chance, matey. I'll sort out a suitable destination this evening, hopefully Quote Link to comment
+klaus23 Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 stick with it klaus, the sw has loads so no need for the long drives. where you going? I'll be based in or around Portishead, SW of Bristol. Not far from the M5 and a short drive to either Exmoor or the Brecon Beacons. Looking forward to some new walks and doing some caching. must have cost a fortune! 25,000 miles @ ca. 1 euro per 10 miles = 2500 euro Set of Dunlop SP1's = 190 euro Oil/Filter changes *4 (at home) = 240 euro Major Service = 200 euro Bodywork and paint after minor ding while caching = 350 euro Total = 3480 euro (£stg 2391) *shudders* I hope you have someone lined up to take over your caches - they look excellent! Thanks for the kind comment - yes, I have agents all over the island lined up to look after my caches should something happen. Make sure you get in touch with everyone on the geocachingireland.com forums before you go - you may even find a willing tourist guide. I'd love to make it to the IOM sometime soon, sadly the ferry company's prices are a little steep. Quote Link to comment
MCL Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Every now and then I have to stop caching so I can go out and actually earn some more money... Quote Link to comment
+Firth of Forth Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I drove almost 25,000 miles in caching related pursuits over the past 14 months. I went up to the Scottish Geocacher's bash on Bute last weekend. I stopped off in Co. Durham for a couple of nights on the way up to do a few caches there. In all I covered 1100 miles and logged finds on 38 caches. If you add up the cost of fuel, accommodation, food, beer and assorted other stuff. It works out at about £7 per cache But they were worth every penny, weren't they John? Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I drove almost 25,000 miles in caching related pursuits over the past 14 months. I went up to the Scottish Geocacher's bash on Bute last weekend. I stopped off in Co. Durham for a couple of nights on the way up to do a few caches there. In all I covered 1100 miles and logged finds on 38 caches. If you add up the cost of fuel, accommodation, food, beer and assorted other stuff. It works out at about £7 per cache But they were worth every penny, weren't they John? Oh they were, Sally, they were indeed Quote Link to comment
SlytherinAlex Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 What's up, Slytherin - struggling with Burke & Hare ?? Apparently not. Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Hoppers Posted April 12, 2005 Share Posted April 12, 2005 Well all of you lost or waning cachers ought to come along to our cache bash! Perhaps it will renew your enthusiasm .... would be great to see you there. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...c8-e08365a58c18 Please pass the word around! Quote Link to comment
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