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@Trekkin’ and Birdin’ wrote:
And how about the two giant snowmen/gatekeepers down the road? I’ve always like those, too.
I’ll see if I can get a photo of these in the next few weeks. These definately look out of place in the summer.
@sandlanders wrote:
@Trekkin’ and Birdin’ wrote:
And how about the two giant snowmen/gatekeepers down the road? I’ve always like those, too.
The name of the family at that place is Snow. Those look OK right now, but kind of out of place on a hot summer day.
A few years ago Channel 3 out of Madison spent a week visiting different “out of the country” places in Wisconsin, like Marathon, Brussels (or was it Belgium?), and this was featured when they did Berlin.
Berlin was featured? Why didn’t anyone ask me to be on TV? 😆 😆 😆
I’m a solve it / find it kind of person, but I know that’s just me and others play the “game” differently. I personally enjoy the thrill of solving the puzzle and have solved a few puzzles that I’ll probably never “find” based on location.
I think all cachers should read the entire description of the cache page and try to respect the intent of the cache owner. Since ALR’s have been banned it’s a little harder to make some things work the way they were intended. It should all be respect for the sport and owner. (Example – I’ve been working on the Laughing Water series in Menasha for a while and have saved the intended last cache to do as the last cache. This is no longer a requirement due to ALR’s being banned, but I think it shows respect for the spirit of the series.)
I believe that all loggers should make an attempt at solving the puzzle before finding it. There’s always a log type called “note” that could be used to note finding the cache without solving the puzzle. (Example – I just did this on one of the WSQ 9xx caches where I signed the log but don’t have a picture to post.)
When collaborating with one or more other cachers to solve the puzzle, I think it’s important for everyone to understand the concepts behind the puzzle although not everyone is going to solve every little piece (Example – I collaborated on Sagasu’s Sinister Sementic Search but the CO was aware and it was a great experience).
The bottom line is to have fun, have a good time, and enjoy the spirit of the game. I commend the great puzzlers in the land of Sellzup because you’ve provided me hours and hours of great fun and entertainment and have taken me to many places I would have never gone had it not been for your puzzles.
Awesome. That sounds like a great pairing of retirement and caching. Of course I’m so jealous, but will help keep Sellzup secure in your absence.
@Johnny Cache wrote:
You wouldn’t believe the things you can learn when you’re trying to find out “Where’s Dave?” and “Where’s Dave now?”
I just figured out where Dave was then AND now. Of course I can’t find Dave yet, but I know where he was. Does this sound confusing or what?
@sipafz wrote:
Does anyone know if there is one and if so, what it is? I have tried to find out on my own by contacting Steve Lenz of the US Fish and Wildlife Service / Leopold Wetland Management District, but have not receive a response as of yet.
sipafz – Jack
I just checked into this and I believe it’s Federal Property from what I can tell which would make it “out of play”.
@gotta run wrote:
Well, there are fewer puzzles for everyone to fret over in the Green Bay area now. Did a bunch of archiving today for various reasons.
DUUUHHHHH!!!!!! There goes 5 puzzles solved / not found. 😥 😥
Oh well – that means I better solve some more for the next trip north.
Congratulations on another great adventure.
Awesome job. Congrats on the latest milestone.
I was part of the group that accompanied them on the adventure and what a great find this one was. The weather was perfect for winter caching. The mile”stone” was definately well earned.
Congratulations and thanks for letting me share in the excitement.
@sandlanders wrote:
GC glitch
In the programming world, we refer to these as “Undocumented Features”.
I just noticed tonight that the latest GPX files that I downloaded had more than 5 logs in them. I didn’t count but it appears to be in the 10-15 range. Noticed it with GSAK when making a printout I had more than 5 smileys.
@marc_54140 wrote:
I saw that pipe monument, and was tempted to post another 900 cache.
My WSQ / My picture for the soon to be cache. Dibs. Whatever, but it’s mine. Stay out of my cemetery. 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆
In all seriousness I thought about listing a RP for this marker, but then decided against it. This cemetery also has a child on the far west end with the name “Benjamin Franklin”. I forget the last name, but that struck me when I walked past.
I have a great marker in mind for the 9xx cache that talks about “symbols”. There’s a marker here in Berlin for a guy that died early in life. He was a huge Chevy fan and the marker is the Chevy symbol. Complete with car pictures. It’s amazing what you find in cemeteries from an artwork perspective.
I’ve been questioned on different occasions about my activities in a cemetery. I’ve given a variety of explanations based on the situations, but never try to hide what I’m doing. I generally explain that there’s an internet site that lists interesting places to see and that this cemetery was on the list. Most cemetery custodians that I’ve spoken with are perfectly fine with this and some ask for more info (because they’re curious).
I have a few rural cemetery caches and actually enjoy having them because it takes people off the beaten path. I’m actually working on another one that will be a tribute to my grandparents and am going to make it a little more “fun” by including something that makes me think of my grandmother (can’t disclose the details yet).
I also enjoy wandering through cemeteries (as weird as that seems) thanks to Marc’s WSQ 9xx series. Know that I’ve spent some time in a number of cemeteries it’s amazing to me how much “scenery”, “architecture”, and “art” there is. I had no idea prior to caching. I’ve even stumbled upon the graves of old friends, friends of the family, etc. which makes it more interesting. And now thanks to the GPS I’m mapping the gravesites of family members for historical purposes.
Chastising someone for asking help from a fellow cacher without conferring with the owner?
I think this comes from a comment I made and may have been partly misinterpreted. I was a newbie cacher working on a S|S cache and being ignorant I asked the prior finder for help (it made sense to me because they touched it last). Long story short – S|S contacted me and we had a good email exchange on the topic. At the meet / greet a few weeks ago I was talking to some others and mentioned that my intro to puzzles included the Laughing Waters (also LCG intro) and that I got a rather terse (or similar) email from S|S. S|S exchanged a number of messages and we know have a great puzzle creator / puzzle seeker relationship and I’m a better cacher because of it.
Marc’s cemetery caches … post a picture of some example of a headstone
I also love the WSQ 9xx series of caches. At first I thought it was creepy to be in cemeteries, but because of these caches have learned to enjoy them. I spent many lunch hours last summer as a newbie wandering cemeteries looking at all the unique things there are to see. Prior to this I had never really thought about it. I applaud Marc for putting this whole series together and I’m a believer in following the intent (whether it’s truly a requirement anymore or not).
The short (of the this lengthy post) is that there are some great puzzles out there and I encourage everyone to try a few. You’ll be amazed at what you learn and how much fun they can be. Yes some are hard, but so is an 18 stage multi (and it can consume just as much “real estate”). Yes they tie up some space, but many of the actual hides I’ve found are in ho-hum urban neighborhoods (sorry no offense) that wouldn’t make for very memorable traditionals). When you get stuck, ask for help. I’ve yet to have a CO tell me to get screwed when I treat them with respect, explain what I’ve tried, what my assumptions are, etc. Believe it or not, they do actually want you to find their caches.
I publicly thank seldom|seen, marc_54140, -cheeto-, gotta run, sagasu, and all the other great puzzle creators out there. You’ve really made my first year of caching memorable because of the puzzles you’ve placed and I look forward to doing many more. (Please forgive me, but I can’t list all the creators here and don’t want anyone to feel slighted)
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