[Northwoods Tom]

@gotta run wrote:

…cabal…

Had to check that one out. Wasn’t sure if I understood the usage 😯

Darn, now you have me thinking about popcorn…

[Northwoods Tom]

Interesting discussion.

First off, I would be somewhat confused if I found a cache without a log but I would let the owner know that I found the (a) container and replaced the log in my submission online. I would assume the log was missing and state as much.

Second, if the owner deleted my log, I would realize I have found the wrong cache (container) and need to return if I want to claim the correct find. I would hope for a response online or by e-mail that I made this error and would except the deletion as this is part of the game.

In the finds I have, I have encountered false caches or numerous containers as part of the game. People put in their own twists. This makes the game interesting. I don’t think we should get upset about rules that people put on their caches, it’s their cache.

The phone a friend or caching in a group is a choice people make and it makes the game in many cases easier for people even though I personally dislike the choice. I do admit to occasionally caching with the Mrs. but get more joy out of solving it or locating it solo.

As far as deleting logs, I haven’t and I could have but that’s something “I” choose to do. We know that there are people out there that log it without finding it. I refer back to caching in a group. Did they all find it or only one member in the group. It’s their choice but not mine. I enjoy the fact that I located every single cache I have found. Even with my wife.

[Northwoods Tom]

Actual Log from an archived cache in Door County I had to find, GCM2H5, Ahnapee Trail Detour.

I’m in the area, it’s a cache I haven’t found, and we’ve had a hot, muggy, rainy summer. So why not make the experience more memorable… Trail part was a breeze. Time to turn in for the cache, water, water, more water… But it’s so close! Pick out a spot that’s somewhat dry, half way there it’s getting wetter… Heck, I’m taking off my shoes and socks. Getting closer, and my sweat has caused all my bug dope to wash away. Here come the mosquitos! Finally find the container thru my sweat filled eyes, sign the log. I hear what sounds like maybe you mowing the lawn… Seriously consider walking the trail to your house to introduce myself and save the trip back out. I turn back towards the trail in like a good cacher. Heading straight for the trail. No following the route I carefully picked in. I want to get away from these mosquitos! Big mistake! Swamp grass 5-6 feet tall giving me grass stains where no one should ever get them. Finally reach the trail! Decide to walk back on the trail in my bare feet to let the mud on them dry, to ease in cleaning my feet off before I get in my vehicle. Another mistake! Step on some type of nettle plant on the trail, YOW! I’m still digging the thorns out!

Well I “earned” the terrain rating today! But even better, another cache off the list. Don’t expect me to drop off any travel bugs here in the future! What an adventure!

[Northwoods Tom]

I’ll list two.

One that happens daily during the summer when I’m up North: You drive 24 miles round trip from the cottage to the nearest WiFi connection to check the Geocaching.com site for new caches. My sister and wife keep telling me I should put phone (out of cell range) and internet service in, but I keep telling them “Not at the cottage!.”

Just happened today after the power was out for 13 hours due to the snow storm: The first site you check online when the power returns is the Geocaching.com website.

[Northwoods Tom]

Sounds like a “puzzle cache” in the making to me…

[Northwoods Tom]

Here’s an additional source.

http://www.kitnkai.com/logbooks.html

[Northwoods Tom]

Being a Mac user (art teacher in me), I have found that dependent on your browser, the maps load faster, slower or not completely.

Firefox seems to be the best so far and the newer version of Safari works o.k. but the older browser causes glitches.

Time to update or change browser? I think I like this even less. You get use to one and need to change to a different one. Guess I’ll just have to take a day and experiment until I find a combination I can live with. Lots of good advice by everyone so far. Keep it coming.

[Northwoods Tom]

I happened to look at the maps this morning and was wondering how long it would take before the complaints started flying.

Can’t say I’m fond of the change yet. Speed seems slow, tiles don’t all load in some and the visual detail seems awful light on others.

I’m sure it will be tweaked more.

[Northwoods Tom]

Congratulations! Here I thought BIG ROCK would be number 600!

[Northwoods Tom]

There are so many wonderful quotes in this world but a personal saying I try to live by is:

“If it involves getting lost in the wilderness, I probably like it.”

There is truly something special about walking off that beaten path in the middle of nowhere and exploring an area that few if any people have ever been. With use of a GPS unit today instead of a compass that I always use to rely on in the past, it just makes getting lost a bit more difficult.

[Northwoods Tom]

Congrats Bartrod! That looks like a fun challenge to put on my “to do” list.

[Northwoods Tom]

Being an avid hunter myself; after reading this article in the paper last night my first thought was it’s the “Morning Dove” fiasco all over again with a new species of bird.

Personally don’t or wouldn’t hunt either (wife would not be at all pleased if I did…). I am also aware of the fact that they are supposed to be delicious but I think I’ll stick with pheasant and grouse. BigJim, if you get one bring it to one of the events and I would sure like to try it 😈

[Northwoods Tom]

@Knowschad wrote:

First and foremost, those logs are my personal journal of what I have done, who I did it with, and what my experience was like. I find it very rewarding to go back and reminisce..

I throughly enjoyed your insight! I have to admit that the above quote plays a big role for me. This is what happens as I get older, I can’t always remember what the cache was all about. My logs are truly a great way to rekindle the memory.

[Northwoods Tom]

I love it! Looked at your line for Wisconsin cachers and I need to do some investigating, but may have a good chunk complete. In addition, you have included the “BINGO cover all” game! Now there’s a fun challenge!

Thanks for the cache Beccaday!

[Northwoods Tom]

Thoughts on the last two observations.

Lab Rat is correct for “most” of the geojunk left in the woods. Cache in most cases was archived by the owner. It might be time to include archived caches in the cache rescue. Until then, it might time to check out owner archived caches that used an ammo can and build my supply on the cheap.

Cache No Trace brings to light for me the element of long placed caches and how the wear and tear by searchers causes damage by seekers. How many times have you been able to walk right to a cache because of the worn path? In the 800 some caches I’ve sought, I only can remember 1 indvdual who relocated a cache because of the wear and tear that becomes apparent after a period of time. Should there be a time period on caches?

And no one yet has mentioned the responsbility of the cache owner yet as I expressed in a previous post.

“When the owner fails to check out their cache and correct the coordinates, do maintenance to make sure it’s still in the original spot, cachers following afterwards unfortunately become aggressive in their search. It’s unacceptable but don’t place all the blame on the searcher.”

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