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I know that it has been discussed before, but for the life of me I could not find the forum it was in. Today, I guess I just snapped when I recieved a TFTC log on a regular size cache. I have been saying that I was going to write up a “cache log etiquette” well it started as a small note and ended up a page long. I googled geocache logging etiquette, and found a cache in Canada that the write up is all about etiquette, most of it was used verbatim as it was exactly as I felt at the time. So to the cacher that received my note, I hope you do not take it offensive, but the note was needed.
Glad I was able to vent.
If anyone would like me to post the note here, let me know.
Would like to see it Sweetlife
Following the signals from space.
Plenty of good in there that can be shared. Thanks Barry.
Following the signals from space.
I agree about getting frustrated with crappy logs (particularly with my EarthCaches). I email folks when they do write a good log….for example the one I got today I just loved:
(Chirp) Spooky Boy
Found it August 7 by Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx (2125 found)This is my first find with my new Garmin Oregon I received for my birthday. This cache has been on the radar for a while, but I did not have the proper paranormal communication device to glean the information from momma ghost. I arrived at the posted coordinates and after a short walk, I felt a weird chill in the air. I turned on my comm. device and I instantly was contacted by Momma. I told her her son would be back with her soon. I rushed to the area where momma lost her ghost and I understood her worry. This wee ghost was surrounded by vampires. There were swarms of those little blood suckers everywhere. They had the young ghost so scared he wouldn’t come out to greet me. I had to search for a while until at last I found his hiding spot. I told him that his momma was worried. He asked me to autograph his scrapbook and offered me a prize. I signed, but no reward was needed. This was a fun use of new technology. I guess we will have to wait to see how it evolves within the hobby. A big Thanks.
I ran across this notice on a cache page today while I was researching caches to do on an upcoming trip out west.
The cache (an EarthCache) is GC2MPGY by Eagle1977 in eastern Wyoming:******* A CACHING SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT *******
As all cache hiders know and understand, the only treasure we get from placing a cache is from the logs of our cache finders. Tales of struggle, attributes, or even problems with the location or cache itself are elements that help us hide better, maintain faster, and ensure that the next finder has a better seeking adventure. So give your area cachers a few words of encouragement, reprimand, or help when logging. We all appreciate it.I’ve gotten more than a few of those “crappy” logs recently too. I’d like to think I’ve put out some reasonably good caches that deserve better than a TFTC…sometimes not even that! So I sympathize with you, Barry, and I like your little note on etiquette…maybe more of us should pursue that line 8)
Oconto...the birthplace of western civilization:)
@lostby7 wrote:
I agree about getting frustrated with crappy logs (particularly with my EarthCaches). I email folks when they do write a good log….for example the one I got today I just loved:
(Chirp) Spooky Boy
Found it August 7 by Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx (2125 found)This is my first find with my new Garmin Oregon I received for my birthday. This cache has been on the radar for a while, but I did not have the proper paranormal communication device to glean the information from momma ghost. I arrived at the posted coordinates and after a short walk, I felt a weird chill in the air. I turned on my comm. device and I instantly was contacted by Momma. I told her her son would be back with her soon. I rushed to the area where momma lost her ghost and I understood her worry. This wee ghost was surrounded by vampires. There were swarms of those little blood suckers everywhere. They had the young ghost so scared he wouldn’t come out to greet me. I had to search for a while until at last I found his hiding spot. I told him that his momma was worried. He asked me to autograph his scrapbook and offered me a prize. I signed, but no reward was needed. This was a fun use of new technology. I guess we will have to wait to see how it evolves within the hobby. A big Thanks.
Hmmmmmm I wonder who wrote that? 😉 8) 🙂
But Yes I agree that is a class A Log.@cheezehead wrote:
@lostby7 wrote:
I agree about getting frustrated with crappy logs (particularly with my EarthCaches). I email folks when they do write a good log….for example the one I got today I just loved:
(Chirp) Spooky Boy
Found it August 7 by Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx (2125 found)This is my first find with my new Garmin Oregon I received for my birthday. This cache has been on the radar for a while, but I did not have the proper paranormal communication device to glean the information from momma ghost. I arrived at the posted coordinates and after a short walk, I felt a weird chill in the air. I turned on my comm. device and I instantly was contacted by Momma. I told her her son would be back with her soon. I rushed to the area where momma lost her ghost and I understood her worry. This wee ghost was surrounded by vampires. There were swarms of those little blood suckers everywhere. They had the young ghost so scared he wouldn’t come out to greet me. I had to search for a while until at last I found his hiding spot. I told him that his momma was worried. He asked me to autograph his scrapbook and offered me a prize. I signed, but no reward was needed. This was a fun use of new technology. I guess we will have to wait to see how it evolves within the hobby. A big Thanks.
Hmmmmmm I wonder who wrote that? 😉 8) 🙂
But Yes I agree that is a class A Log.Here’s another log by the same cacher (BBG) on my hide GC31F80 Sussex Island.
Read the description on the cache page and then his log. This cache is all about the logs. The D/T ratings are ficticious. There is water, but the island is a traffic island and the cache is a park and grab. If everyone plays along and logs it like Chris did this simple hide can be fun for everyone including me. Logs like this are my motovation to keep hiding as I approach 300 hides.The log:
Log Date: 8/7/2011
I was passing through the area today and thought a cool dip in a pond would be
refreshing. I just left the sandals in the car and went for this one. I have
made worse treks across water in much colder weather. Quick find once I reached
the island. TFTC.😳 😳 😳 😳 😳 😳 😳
I have to admit I have also written some fairly poor logs.
I try to have fun writing logs, whether it is talking about paranormal communication devices, octogenarian ornithologists, a photosynthesizing opposable digit, or the pulchritudinous waterfall (LB7, I know technically that is anthropomorphism). I know that all cachers do not have the time to write detailed logs. I think I really started to think about writing logs when Martin of the Goldie Diggers told me that it was cool to have an online journal of his geocaching adventures. I think if more people would think of their logs as a personal journal entry, they would take more time. I know that I am happy that many of the adventures that I have had with my daughters are chronicled in the logs attached to my profile. I go back and I am glad I have more to read then “TFTC”
My 2 cents. Mr. G. why would you give up the secret here? I was going to comment how I bought a Kayak for the cache, but I thought that went too far 😉
Edited: because I am sleepy.
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My 2 cents. Mr. G. why would you give up the secret here? I was going to comment how I bought a Kayak for the cache, but I thought that went too far 😉Edited: because I am sleepy.
I wondered that myself…but my belief is that he does so to illustrate a point…that being that logs are what make listings special. And as long as it was brought up, I loved looking at your cache Mr.Greenthumb I google mapped it when it came out and got a smile.
Barry, the other Forum that talked about logs was “What will kill geocaching” It went for about 8 pages before it slowed down.
I decided a while back that I wouldn’t tolerate blank logs. I really don’t care if GC.com does allow them, I don’t. I have received two of them. In both cases I sent the logger a note along the same lines as the one posted above and gave them two days to go back in and edit their log. Neither of the loggers responded to my request so the logs were deleted. One of the two cachers then re-loged with a very nice log and I sent him a thank you note. The other log has never been re-entered.
If we as Cache Hiders let them get away with it the bad logs will get to be the norm.
Wasn’t the original discussion brought up in the thread entitled “What will kill the game?”. Well, that discussion opened my eyes. I had been guilty of plenty of “TFTC” logs until I read that thread. But you’ve converted me. I always write more in my logs now. I usually wait until I get home now to log my finds so that I can be more detailed. If I am on the road I’ll still take the time for at least a few sentences. I also try and upload photos if I can. I think I enjoy those even more than the good logs when people log my caches.
Before I read that thread it didn’t bother me as a cache owner. But now that my eyes have been opened it is driving me a little crazy too on my caches. One of my Earthcaches is pretty unique and considering how much time it took me to get going it really bothers me when I get nothing logs. I liked your note. I also liked the statement on the cache page you listed. Maybe one of you creative/technical people can make something pretty, post the code, and we can all put it up on our cache pages.
Not all who wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien
I sent this out to a recent logger of one of our War Patriot caches. Yes this particular one is the only Traditianol one in the group but deserfes more than a TY.
WSQ Whig Cemetery (War Patriot George Reams)
Did you learn anything from this cache? It would be nice if you reflected it in your log. Did you even read the cache page? Did you place a flag as requested. Where do you think this country would be without the sacrifice’s of George.A little more thought will be really nice next time you log a cache like this.
TFTC loggs to me are acceptiable in cetain cases like hanging in a tree on the edge of the road or a film can in a colvert or 10-15 bisons in a row along a trail. A cache with historical meaning I am sure has something more to offer than one of those.
When a new cacher finds one of mine I generally send them a blanket email (Welcome to the sport, great to see you found it, it’s great to see logs that explain the adventure – along with some links to my logs, and offer to answer any questions).
Generally I here very little in response, but a few times I’ve had really positive results. Once they respond it’s a great opportunity to engage and provide some mentoring.
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