MagicMeeko Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 If Geo-killers is trademarked.... can I trademark Geocouching? Quote
+g3geoblazers Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Man, all I gotta say is some of this stuff really makes us look BAD. You know how ignorant people can be! "You are all psycho-geo-killers!" Ooo. Geo-Killers. I should copyright that. Joe G3 Geoblazers Copyright © 2005 Geo-Killers. (heee hee. I couldn't resist!) Well that might keep the muggles away! Hmm, that's good point. Never thought of it that way. It's over now. Could have been worse I 'spose... Joe G3 Geoblazers Quote
+rusty_da_dog Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Well, at least the geocacher wasn't the killer, if only we could get something done about the burying idea...... Quote
+KC0GRN Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 so really it wasn't the geocacher at fault here, it was the crazy actor boyfriend looking to make money. Honestly, it looks the the geocacher is the victim here. Quote
+Team Tigger International Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 I passed up a rerun of Amazing Race for that carp? geez! Wulf Quote
+carleenp Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Well, that was mildly entertaining. I want a GPS like the one taped under the car. It must have really good reception!!!! Quote
MagicMeeko Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 yeah well. I still think its not at all what we wanted it to be..... For Better or For Worse. Quote
+tabulator32 Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Well, I think it was awesome! That kind of publicity, just a mention of the website and a screenshot, is just perfect! That is enough to get people looking into it and checking out the sport for what it REALLY is! All said and done. I think it was good, free publicity. Quote
+Buddaman Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 In the cache page he read on tv it sounded like a letterbox Can we put the blame on them Quote
+yodadog and corvus 2 Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Did I miss something! What the hell did Geocaching have to do with that plot! The good news is.... The sport is safe! Quote
+jtd18801 Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 I just saw it and it wasnt what i thought it would be like they only mentioned it like twice Quote
+g3geoblazers Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 I was amused at the fact that when they showed that "map" that everything was so nicely spaced. They should have used a real, non-contrived looking map. That was a hella-nice looking topo map though... Joe G3 Geoblazers Quote
Golden_Spike Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 I thought it was a decent episode as far as law and order goes. It didnt get as into geocaching as i thought it would, which might be a good thing. Quote
+carleenp Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 (edited) Well, that was mildly entertaining. I want a GPS like the one taped under the car. It must have really good reception!!!! I was more annoyed by the unrealism with the actor. If someone can't stay up all night and still do an easy line, why would anyone need to sabatoge their career anyway??? That would require such a bad actor that they would never get the job anyway. The GPS/Geocaching, and also various legal inacurracies I just chalk up to general TV. Edited May 9, 2005 by carleenp Quote
+Snoogans Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 For a CI episode it was OK...... Just. I'm glad no one in Houston wasted the time and effort to host an event for that. Quote
CacheNCarryMA Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 (edited) The killer should have turned the murder weapon (gun) into a travel bug. They would have never seen it again! Edited May 9, 2005 by CacheNCarryMA Quote
+tabulator32 Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 The killer should have turned the murder weapon (gun) into a travel bug. They would have never seen i tagin! [] LOL! Quote
+Pork King Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 The killer should have turned the murder weapon (gun) into a travel bug. They would have never seen it again! Quote
Bryan Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Jeremy needs to add something on PAGE ONE of the GC web site, disclaiming the L&O episode and the fact that it depicts BURIED CACHES, which of course proper cachers don't do. Done. Quote
+yodadog and corvus 2 Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Where do I get those fish keychains? Quote
+DavidMac Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 (edited) Jeremy needs to add something on PAGE ONE of the GC web site, disclaiming the L&O episode and the fact that it depicts BURIED CACHES, which of course proper cachers don't do. We're about to be bombed with new traffic off this show. "Of course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong..." -Dave R. It looks like the main page was updated a few minutes ago, including a statement about us never burying caches. Geocaching Featured on Law & Order: CIGeocaching was featured on Law & Order: Criminal Intent on May 8. Contrary to the creative license taken by the show's writers, we strictly do not list caches that are buried. We also welcome those who saw the show this evening! edit: okay, I'm slow. Several others beat me to the post... Edited May 9, 2005 by DavidMac Quote
+g3geoblazers Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Disclaimer is already Up WOW Heck yeah. I'm sure they were as intently watching [also read as "wasting their life away"] as we were... Joe G3 Geoblazers Quote
Bryan Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 I'm sure they were as intently watching [also read as "wasting their life away"] as we were... Actually, here in Seattle, it is not on for a few more hours. We're just paying attention to this thread. Quote
PyroDave Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Jeremy needs to add something on PAGE ONE of the GC web site, disclaiming the L&O episode and the fact that it depicts BURIED CACHES, which of course proper cachers don't do. Done. I have to give Jeremy props for putting the disclamer up so fast. Quote
+JMBella Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Jeremy needs to add something on PAGE ONE of the GC web site, disclaiming the L&O episode and the fact that it depicts BURIED CACHES, which of course proper cachers don't do. Done. Thanks. I fail to see the point of geocaching in that show. They jammed it in an already written episode for some reason. The geocaching plot line added absolutely nothing to the story. I'm betting another show is going to do a story on caching and they tried to beat them to the punch. Lame! Quote
+Cap'n Cache & Lt. Geo Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Hmm, where do you start picking this one apart. Buried caches. Etrex's that get reception while duct taped under cars. Etrex's that transmit their location to nearby palm pilots. (I want one). The line "She parked there so we know which cache she was at." Huh!? With how many caches nearby? And that was vastly understated. I could go on. Sigh. You know, every time I see a TV show that depicts some real-life hobby or profession that I know something about, they screw it up royally. Just goes to prove how much you can believe from what you see on TV. I should've skipped this and gone out and snagged a few more caches tonight. Quote
+g3geoblazers Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 (edited) I'm sure they were as intently watching [also read as "wasting their life away"] as we were... Actually, here in Seattle, it is not on for a few more hours. We're just paying attention to this thread. High-fives for listening to us East-Coasties... Wait till you see it. After the first 20 minutes or so there isn't much there about caching. [ EDIT: Well, actually nothing really about caching itself...] At least they used a screenshot of the NEW geocaching.com front page. They pull up some page after that reading something on the screen that is unfamiliar to me... It was in a web browser but they removed the address so I have no idea what the heck that was... Joe G3 Geoblazers Edited May 9, 2005 by g3geoblazers Quote
magellan315 Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Well on the plus side the Geocacher was not connected to the crime and Geoachers were not portrayed as a bunch of geeks. On the other hand BURIED CACHES, give me a break. The writers must have done enough research to understand what Geocaching is to use it in the script, I seriously doubt the dramtic effect would have been ruined if the cache had been hidden in the normal manner. Can I have my wasted hour back. Quote
+kcmose Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Why did I turn the channel. Should have stayed with the Matrix! Quote
magellan315 Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 I fail to see the point of geocaching in that show. They jammed it in an already written episode for some reason. The geocaching plot line added absolutely nothing to the story. I'm betting another show is going to do a story on caching and they tried to beat them to the punch. Lame! This sounds more plausible than the murder plot on the show. Quote
+g3geoblazers Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Well on the plus side the Geocacher was not connected to the crime and Geoachers were not portrayed as a bunch of geeks. On the other hand BURIED CACHES, give me a break. The writers must have done enough research to understand what Geocaching is to use it in the script, I seriously doubt the dramtic effect would have been ruined if the cache had been hidden in the normal manner. Can I have my wasted hour back. hah. I would say that the only upside was that we weren't portrayed as the Geo-Killers © that I thought they were making us out to be through the middle of the show... Joe G3 Geoblazers Quote
+JMBella Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Hmm, where do you start picking this one apart. Buried caches. Etrex's that get reception while duct taped under cars. Etrex's that transmit their location to nearby palm pilots. (I want one). The line "She parked there so we know which cache she was at." Huh!? With how many caches nearby? And that was vastly understated. I could go on. Sigh. Harriman has what 200 caches? It's obvious they consulted no one. Well, maybe a letterboxer. Quote
+carleenp Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 You know, every time I see a TV show that depicts some real-life hobby or profession that I know something about, they screw it up royally. Just goes to prove how much you can believe from what you see on TV. I should've skipped this and gone out and snagged a few more caches tonight. Yeah, I hate to watch lawyer shows. I see too many wrong things and it drives me nuts. Quote
+Snoogans Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 The killer should have turned the murder weapon (gun) into a travel bug. They would have never seen it again! Quote
+Morgan's Marauders Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 where's my event cache find for watching this? Now, now... it's not all about the numbers. (and what is the Event Cache GC number?) Quote
+webscouter. Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Maybe the map and the caches were from Terracaching, that would explain the different maps and the fact that the park only had 30 caches in it. Quote
+JMBella Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Maybe the map and the caches were from Terracaching, that would explain the different maps and the fact that the park only had 30 caches in it. It would also explain why it was buried. Quote
+Snoogans Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 where's my event cache find for watching this? Now, now... it's not all about the numbers. (and what is the Event Cache GC number?) OOOooOOOOoo, That would salvage the evening. Quote
+The Wild Road Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Yes- I know that buried cache thing ticked us off royally...Even if it wasn't against the rules-any cacher worth her salt would know that a buried container stands a greater chance of a major moisture problem down the road. I taped it for my love of caching-but I'll end up using it for my high school acting class. I just introduced the Method. Quote
+JMBella Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 I'm going to Harriman this week to find all 30 caches that I can apparently DRIVE to!! Quote
+drtmn Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 I wonder how many hits the site got from the show? Quote
+kcmose Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Should have never sold my yellow etrex! Didn't really know how well it received satellite signals! Quote
+JMBella Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 Should have never sold my yellow etrex! Didn't really know how well it received satellite signals! Yep, for $99 it can track anyone from your PDA. Quote
+kit'n'kaboodle Posted May 9, 2005 Posted May 9, 2005 The episode was a letdown in that geocaching only tangentially figured in the plot and only during the first 20 minutes. I guess I'm glad that the geocacher (Kelly) was not the killer but I didn't really appreciate the dismissive tone ("when was the ;ast time you went on a treasure hunt?" "Like never!") I read similar comments in Backpacker magazine; an editor did some geocaching and thought it was fun but ge thought geocachers were often obsessive and cultish. Not like those COOL backpackers, of course. Quote
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