Goldminers Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Hello. I have seen the term "finder's tree" used to describe a method of geocaching. Can someone explain this to me? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Nope, I've been at this sport since 2001 and hanging around this board for nearly as long and I've never heard the term. Quote Link to comment
+fly46 Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 I've never heard the term either, and I've been here almost two years. Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 I've never heard of it either but if I had to hazard a guess it would be this. One cacher finds a cache and signs the names of cachers on their "tree" Then all the cachers log a find on the website. Just a guess of course. Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Hello. I have seen the term "finder's tree" used to describe a method of geocaching. Can someone explain this to me?Thanks! Where did you see the term, in what context? Quote Link to comment
+Cardinal Red Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Google is your friend, but sometimes even your friends don't tell you everything. A Google Search of: "finders tree" geocaching turned up two results. #1 is this Cache Page in Illinois: Chipilly Woods Cache GCFEA I didn't actually find anything here. But Google offered to show me Cached information. It seems someone posted a Log entry on October 24, 2004 refering to a "finder tree", and the Log was subsequently deleted. #2 is this Archived Cache Page from Wisconsin: Gibbs Lake - Creat a Cache #1 GCKR5A Check the Log entries for October 30, 2004 (3 different logs refer to a "finders tree". So if you were in the North Central U.S. in October 2004, you might have the best chance of knowing the answer to this question. Quote Link to comment
+Subterranean Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Here's another mention of it in a log from October 30, 2004. (Searched "'finders tree' site:geocaching.com"...without the apostrophe) Hmmm... I'm from Wisconsin and I have no clue what they're talking about. I know that those October 30th logs are from members of a group that often caches together called "Team Badger." I can assure you, however, that some of Wisconsin's best have cached with Team Badger and I HIGHLY doubt that they would practice logging methods that others would find unethical, or whatever. It must just be some kind of inside joke, or something. Quote Link to comment
+greyhounder Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 (edited) A finder's Tree is simply used when a few cachers go out together but don't want to spoil the fun of finding the cache for others. When one spies the cache, he tries to avoid calling attention to it -- rather he will move off some (perhaps still giving the impression of searching) and declare some spot away from the cache as "finder's tree" (usually it's near a tree). As cachers spot the cache, they congregate around the finder's tree until all have had a chance to find the cache. Then it is retrieved and all can sign the log with a legitimate find! It's just something fun to do -- plus you can tease those who haven't found the cache yet. Bec Edited April 9, 2005 by greyhounder Quote Link to comment
+greyhounder Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Yeah, it's a Wisconsin thing..... Bec Quote Link to comment
+Mopar Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 A finder's Tree is simply used when a few cachers go out together but don't want to spoil the fun of finding the cache for others. When one spies the cache, he tries to avoid calling attention to it -- rather he will move off some (perhaps still giving the impression of searching) and declare some spot away from the cache as "finder's tree" (usually it's near a tree). As cachers spot the cache, they congregate around the finder's tree until all have had a chance to find the cache. Then it is retrieved and all can sign the log with a legitimate find! It's just something fun to do -- plus you can tease those who haven't found the cache yet. Bec Thanks for the explanation, Bec! We do something similar here. Instead of the tree, the finder moves off and does the "happy dance". It's hard to describe the happy dance, but it looks a lot like the dance the guy does in these links. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Interesting. I hadn't heard it either, but it sounds fun. We often just sneak off away from the cache and then yell I found it and then people gravitate to that same person when they also find it. Same thing, we just don't have a name for it. I like the tree idea. Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Great. Sounds like I'll be seeing lots of images of Carleen leaning against a tree with a Cheshire Cat smile. Quote Link to comment
+Bob Blaylock Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 Not really relevant, but the term, in this context, made me think of this cache. Quote Link to comment
+Anonymous' Posted April 9, 2005 Share Posted April 9, 2005 I had never heard of the term until I saw this topic. Interesting. Quote Link to comment
+CYBret Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 We do a little somethin' called "The Happy Bunny Dance." Maybe I'll do a seminar at the Midwest Geo-Bash....or a "Best Bunny Dance" competition. Bret Quote Link to comment
+Stunod Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 Some of use use a technique called the S.E.G. It's a certain overly confident grin Quote Link to comment
+Corp Of Discovery Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Some of use use a technique called the S.E.G.It's a certain overly confident grin S.E.G.? Never heard of it... Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 A finder's Tree is simply used when a few cachers go out together but don't want to spoil the fun of finding the cache for others. When one spies the cache, he tries to avoid calling attention to it -- rather he will move off some (perhaps still giving the impression of searching) and declare some spot away from the cache as "finder's tree" (usually it's near a tree). As cachers spot the cache, they congregate around the finder's tree until all have had a chance to find the cache. Then it is retrieved and all can sign the log with a legitimate find! It's just something fun to do -- plus you can tease those who haven't found the cache yet. That's a cute way to do it. We go a bit farther in that we have to sign the log before going over to the finder's tree. There is something satisfying about finding the cache, signing the log, rehiding it all without being noticed and then when they find it, they see your name already on the log sheet. Good times... --Marky Quote Link to comment
+Team Cotati Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Me? No, I've been at this game since September of 2004 and I have never heard the term. Strange. Quote Link to comment
tubby and Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 i thought that the "Hootey hoot" rule was the standard. Quote Link to comment
+Lil Devil Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 We go a bit farther in that we have to sign the log before going over to the finder's tree. There is something satisfying about finding the cache, signing the log, rehiding it all without being noticed and then when they find it, they see your name already on the log sheet. Good times... I've only managed to pull that off twice, but it was a riot to see the looks on everyone else's faces when they saw my sig in the log. Most of the time when I try it I end up getting caught, though. Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 A finder's Tree is simply used when a few cachers go out together but don't want to spoil the fun of finding the cache for others. When one spies the cache, he tries to avoid calling attention to it -- rather he will move off some (perhaps still giving the impression of searching) and declare some spot away from the cache as "finder's tree" (usually it's near a tree). As cachers spot the cache, they congregate around the finder's tree until all have had a chance to find the cache. Then it is retrieved and all can sign the log with a legitimate find! It's just something fun to do -- plus you can tease those who haven't found the cache yet. That's a cute way to do it. We go a bit farther in that we have to sign the log before going over to the finder's tree. There is something satisfying about finding the cache, signing the log, rehiding it all without being noticed and then when they find it, they see your name already on the log sheet. Good times... --Marky Man. You're hard core! Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Man. You're hard core! During the Amazing Race Rallye in Palm Springs, I was able to pull this off with 20+ muggles in the area and about 10 cachers looking. Man, that was the best. --Marky Quote Link to comment
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