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You could just place a new cache container there for the CO so the series could continue, since the CO has stopped caching.
Thanks for the suggestion; as time permits I hope to write more on the physical log sheet/log book. I really haven’t been doing that but it’s a great idea.
FWIW if you’d like to read a fun log book, go visit (or revisit) Covert Cache GC3798 (in Milwaukee). In it is the original log book from 2002 to about 2004, then the 2nd log book 2004-ish to about 2008, then a thrid book 2008 or so to current, filled with a lot of comments. They’re all still there!
@Trekkin and Birdin wrote:
I mentioned irresponsible caching behaviors in another post. I know this is not the group to address, but I’m wondering if we can all put our thoughts together to address it.
Another thought, which I don’t think has been directly addressed, is potentially applicable to this group. It probably won’t be a very popular observation though…
Once in a while I come across a cache that inevitably leads cachers to pry open, poke, twist, or sometimes destroy structures that are not the cache. I don’t know how we can prevent it; people are still going to hide them in these situations. They’re often clever placement and satisfying, IF you got it right. I would suggest when hiding a cache one should ask themselves “Will cachers potentially damage other nearby objects or structures while attempting to find this?” Just this past week I found (actually, DNF) two such caches – one in Madison and one in Green Bay. The one in GB was at a playground with plastic and metal climbing structures/slides. You could see the damage from what looked like parts that were pried or poked that weren’t intended to come off or open. Not to mention it was a high mini-muggle area. The other in Madison, also in a high-muggle area, required so much force that I was afraid I was going to break it. And maybe that wasn’t even the cache, although I’m pretty sure it was. I aborted before it broke. Both had at least 6 favorites votes too.
We usually write a paragraph or two or four, and often get emails back from the CO thanking us for our logs. I guess in light of this discussion we can better understand why. We also take pictures of every cache, every waypoint (usually) and post them with the log if they’re not spoilers. We’re scouting out areas to *finally* start hiding caches. Marking coordinates and planning multis vs. traditionals. I think maybe we’ll post in the description a request that the logs be at least a sentence or two. Or put it in the hints. I bet the TFTC cachers read those first! We’ll see what that accomplishes…
I especially like what GetMeOutdoors wrote; we’re on the same page. Like some others have said I don’t think crappy logs will completely kill the game, but I can see where it could kill the game for some. I think the biggest threats to truly killing the game are hiding caches without permission, poorly marked caches that may cause a bomb squad alert, hiding caches in areas not allowed by Groundspeak (mailboxes, etc.), and sloppy caching habits on the part of the seekers that harm the environment. They can turn public opinion against the sport of geocaching. It’s great that we have CITO events, educate cachers to “leave no trail,” and encourage cachers to leave the area in better shape than we found it by picking up trash that doesn’t belong there. My heart sank about a month or two ago when reading that beccaday was denied permission for a cemetery cache because the caretakers have had geocaching damage to the grounds in the past. I don’t know why I worry about these things but I do.
He correctly guessed Lt. Dax (Star Trek), Jack London (author), Robert Downey Jr. (actor), and Kahn (Star Trek the Wrath of Kahn). Sadly, he messed up on Robin Yount. I’m going to have to forward this one on!
Welcome ALF07! Last year after setting up a free account at geocaching.com and finding some caches, we knew that this was a great sport, so we eventually upgraded to a premium account for the $30 per year. We discovered that many of the geocaches out there are visible only to premium members. So if you do find that you enjoy geocaching I encourage you to eventually check out premium membership. You’ll be able to run searches (“pocket queries”) for caches in specific areas, get notifications when new caches are hidden in your neighborhood, and see about 30% to 50% more caches that are viewable by premium members only.
And, of course, membership in the Wisconsin Geocaching Association is always free 😯
Living just west of Milwaukee (by about 200 feet) there are plenty of caches to still find, so gas and mileage are not as much a concern for us. We’ve found a little north of 800 so far, and there’s probably still another 800 or so within 15 miles of us. Having said that, even at $5 per gallon it’s still healthy and relatively cheap entertainment if we drive farther than that. If we drive 50 miles round trip, at $4/gallon that costs us about $8 for an afternoon of hiking and adventure, and sure beats being planted in front of the TV. If gas goes up to $5/gallon, that’s about $10 for the afternoon. Assuming you make your own meals and use rechargeable batteries, that’s still a fairly inexpensive way to go. I realize that at $4/gallon it can be a sacrifice for some and not for others, so it’s all relative. For Kim and I, we appreciate the govt spending $4billion on satellites just so we can enjoy our daily caching to get some sun, exercise, and quality time together. 🙂
Congratulations, glad you are having so much fun!
We have 23 geocoins out there so far since last summer. We have another 15-20 coins that we haven’t activated yet (including 3 2010 WGA coins), but eventually will put all of them in circulation. We don’t keep them when we find them, and when activating one we make certain to set the “collectibles preference” to no – do not keep. We like the feel, look, weight, and color of geocoins, and when we send them out we hope they will keep going for a long long time. Same thing with travel bugs, we’ve probably moved about 100 or so and love to do so – it greatly adds to the game (for us) and it our FAVORITE swag to find in a cache. Love them. Just bought 8 more TB tags last week. I myself would be disappointed with a photocopy of a coin. It’s not the same. We’ve never found a paper copy; we’re not sure what we’d do if we did. We might just ignore it. Here’s a thought that could at least lessen the apprehension of placing a geocoin in a cache – put the real coins in the premium members caches only, and the paper ones in “public” caches. Of course not everyone would do that, but it’s a thought. Just my photocopied two cents 8)
Hi Team Northwoods (Michael, I think). The direct answer to your question is YES. Garmin says that their Dakota and Oregon lines of GPSr’s have identical great reception. They acknowledge, however, that the larger external antenna on the GSmap62st model is better, but only marginally so. It’s very slight and would be tough to discern, but technically speaking it IS better.
Another issue regarding reception is the WAAS-capable feature. All of the above-mentioned GPS units are WAAS capable, but are not necessarily WAAS enabled. It’s turned off by default and if you want to use it you have to turn it on, which uses up a bit more battery power. WAAS satellites provide GPS signal corrections, giving you even better position accuracy. They’re mainly used in aviation, where a standard GPS alone does not meet the FAA’s navigation requirements for accuracy, integrity, and availability. WAAS corrects for slight GPS signal errors caused by ionospheric disturbances and satellite orbit errors. I’ve heard that WAAS reception doesn’t necessarily work well under tree cover, but it does indeed increase accuracy. Not sure, I don’t know much as I’d like to about WAAS reception. It’s turned off by default probably because Garmin figures people don’t generally need a GPSr that accurate if you’re biking, hiking, boating, etc. But if you’re geocaching, that extra 5 to 10 feet (?) could make a huge difference. I keep it turned ON always, but my battery life is undoubtedly shortened. Good thing I use rechargeables.
The bottom line: both the Oregon and The GSmap62st have excellent reception, take your pick; but the GSmap62st technically has a slightly better reception.
John
@Scrappy Scout wrote:
Shhh, someone from Germany will hear you!
Ich fand den Cache heute. Danke für den Cache hier!
Your caches may not be easy to get to, but they’re easy to appreciate. Thanks Brian for the hides. We’ll go get them (if we can climb that high 8) )! We already have recruited Hack Jr. to be the designated monkey since he’s over 6′ and is up for it.
Wow, congrats Zuma! That’s a lot of smileys! 😀
Congratulations on 3K. We knew about this cache while Lacknothing was in the planning stages of putting this tribute together. Sounds like you all had alot of fun at the big “event”.
Congrats on milestone #300. It’s interesting to note that Buerger Trail-Evil Monkey at South View GC1B4D9 was itself a lonely cache at the time of the Lonely Cache event a few months ago – nice choice for your 300. And very nice that you’ve been able to do all 300 together!
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