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@gotta run wrote:
@CodeJunkie wrote:
Maybe a clarification about what the “official list” is also just in case the lists on the “main page” don’t match the dropdown list on the “submit report” page.
I don’t see this as a problem. The “official” list is the bookmark list itself and I know it takes a lot of (volunteer) time and (manual) effort to put it together and there’s bound to be an occasional hiccup betweeen the bookmark list and the dropdown scorecard. If the list doesn’t include a cache for some reason the site admin will quickly add it if you email him (Jeremy). If there’s something on the dropdown that isn’t on the bookmark list you can drop an email to deejay.
I did send a PM to deejay regarding an irregularity. Turns out a bunch of caches I “found” back in the July/August list are still in the dropdown list, but not on the bookmark list. I wasn’t attempting to be the audit police, but happened to check to see what others were chasing and noticed a bunch that weren’t on the list that were claimed.
Maybe a clarification about what the “official list” is also just in case the lists on the “main page” don’t match the dropdown list on the “submit report” page.
@Sagasu wrote:
Where have all the players gone? Yikes, they were lurking there all the time from the feel of the cleat marks on my back here at mid-month. And it wasn’t even a runningadventure this time….. yet. 😯 Now the only thing I need to figure out is how many other caches you can report twice besides (GC15F6F). 😉
And apparently there are a bunch of “non”-lonlies on the list as well. I better get cracking to confirm some of these as long as they’re on the list. Very Very 😕 😕 😕 😕 😕 😕 😕
Just something else to ponder. The “Snowmobiles Allowed” icon means you can arrive near the cache via a sled, but does it infer the cache is “Winter Friendly”?
Considering I haven’t cached yet in the snow, I may be speaking out of turn here or not be quite clued into the normal expectations. I have spent hundreds (probably thousands) of hours in the woods and on trails in the winter for a variety of activities over the years and completely understand the challenges associated with the fluffy (or sometimes not so fluffy) white stuff. Checking traps in the snow has to be almost equivalent in difficulty to caching from my experience so far. The caches that got JimandLinda and I discussing this are along a biking / walking / snowmobile trail. All the caches have both the “snowflake” and “snowmobile” icon. The discussion arose when discussing how easy / difficult these would be to find with snow on the ground or the other challenges that come with the territory.
When these were placed they were placed with the intention of adjusting them to make them more “winter friendly” before the snow flies, but we wanted to get the series started before the white stuff comes. Considering we covered 10 miles of trail we didn’t take a full arsenal of gear because of distance, weight, etc. As they were placed notes were taken regarding the upgrades that are required to make them better. The plan was to get them placed and then adjust as needed to keep them winter available. As caches are moved up in the vertical direction or modified to protect them an “owner maintenance” note would be added and the description would be updated to reflect such changes.
I know from a number of other threads (i.e. roundabouts) that everyone has an opinion, suggestion, etc. and I’m glad Jim posted this. I think it should turn into an interesting discussion and great learning opportunity.
@CodeJunkie wrote:
This definately has my interest, but like LabRat_WR I’d need some more basics. Worst Case – I’ll follow the thread to see how it progresses.
Now after knowing some more about this – I’m still interested but not available until the week of Thanksgiving. If anyone’s interested, I’d consider teaming up to participate in a second or third strike (or relief mission) late in November.
This definately has my interest, but like LabRat_WR I’d need some more basics. Worst Case – I’ll follow the thread to see how it progresses.
I’m also enjoying alot of the puzzles, which I work on in my spare time. I enjoy puzzles and this blend of puzzles / caching is a great mix. I’ve solved many puzzles already that I didn’t chase the cache as well because of time / distance issues. Put on the “to find” pile and save for later, but have the satisfaction of “solving” them.
The cool thing is that it can be found by multiple people, so this isn’t a race like FTF (like any of us ever try for these).
@gotta run wrote:
Plus, if history is any teacher here, it’s that nobody is truly “out of contention” such as it is, in any month or, for that matter, even over a larger period, should they wish to give it the ol’ college try.
I’ll never catch the “runners” but what the heck. I only started a few months ago and I’ve managed to make it to #9 for the year. I only started caching in late June and decided to figure out what “lonely” meant. Why aren’t people doing these? WHOA – A number from the masters of S|S, cheeto, sagasu, etc. Now I’m getting the picture. But even though I’ve bugged a number of you with tons of questions I’m totally hooked. For me it’s the challenge of doing that most others don’t want to do for whatever reason.
@CodeJunkie wrote:
@CodeJunkie wrote:
@blue_cougar54494 wrote:
… the wheels on the bus go round & round
The windows on the bus go up and down, up and down.
The doors on the bus go open and shut, open and shut.
The horn on th bus goes beep beep beep, beep beep beep.
@CodeJunkie wrote:
@blue_cougar54494 wrote:
… the wheels on the bus go round & round
The windows on the bus go up and down, up and down.
The doors on the bus go open and shut, open and shut.
@blue_cougar54494 wrote:
… the wheels on the bus go round & round
The windows on the bus go up and down, up and down.
And I thought 5 days was a long time and I was about to go through withdrawl.
Seeing I suggested this I better weigh in.
CodeJunkie – Computer Engineer that loves to “play” with technology. As my wife says “You engineers make the easy things hard and the hard things easy.” Some of the Kings / Knights of Selzzup will attest to this as I’ve made some of their hides way harder than required. Also have 2 daughters which are the highlight of our lives.
Gotta Run – Thanks for starting the thread.
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