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Odd thing is, all my other emails are fine. Only the ones from GC are affected. 😕
@sbukosky wrote:
I’ve done my share of very well hidden caches. I have a question and an observation. Was the cache a premium member only? Just wondering about that.
My observation is that one of your replies to the gang was that you are willing to give hints to anyone who asks. Perhaps somebody is resentful that some get what they may see as an advantage over someone working with what is given? From your description it does sound like the difficulty should have been a bit higher, which could have hacked somebody’s self-esteem.
Another thought is that I’ve enjoyed caching with a group from time to time, but when someone finds the cache and the whole group benefits by logging the find, it always seemed to water down the satisfaction to me. Maybe something like that has someone disturbed.
I also have a little trouble with a cache being a structural piece of an object where an observer could claim that vandalism is being done. However it does remind me of a few other caches that I enjoyed where a missing bolt was replaced by a cache. However, tools were not needed to retrieve. Was yours too tight for some fingers to undo?
I’m not justifying stealing a cache, just mentioning some thoughts that might profile the criminal mind.
My observation is that if something bothers you about a certain cache, then avoid it, don’t steal it. And, if someone was bothered by this cache for any reason, whether it was because it was structural, or they were affraid to ask for help, or whatever the case may be, They could have contacted me to discuss it, and, once again, not stolen the cache. Again, I’m still not completely certain the cache was stolen by a cacher.
There were no tools required to remove this bolt, unless a previous cacher had tightened it with a wrench and I had not know about it. Thing is, the last person to touch it (CacherClan0 is a close personal friend beyond the caching world. I’m certain he didn’t tighten it.
Congrats on 1k!!!
Congrats on the 1k!!!
Thanks for all the kind compliments! You all can come see me at the finishline of the Boston Marathon next year. 😉 😆 NOT!
@Team Deejay wrote:
OK, guys, time for a new list. For the first time in a long time, there are actually few enough caches that we can include all of the caches not found in the last four months. Jeremy will have the new list loaded to the website soon enough, but the bookmark list is located here. You will see that areas of concentration are:
- Appleton (Doesn’t anyone ever actually FIND the caches up there?)
- Eau Claire (Lots of HBZ caches)
- Hayward (Yes, unbelievably)
- and Wausau/Stevens Point
Prize for this month is a 2007 Wisconsin Geocoin donated by Jeremy.
For those who like my Google maps, here is the link to that. I haven’t included the cache rescue caches in the map or the bookmark lists, but they will be available for logging.
Have fun
Does anyone know a way to sort the “list” by distance?
Glad you made it.
I’m tellin ya though, all you need is a rusty old Ford pick-up and a sombrero, and you should be able to cross the border without stopping. <<<—- That's a joke BTW and should be taken as one! 😀
I tried to open it in Adobe Premier Pro so I could visualize it. I should have been able to see the difference between a dot and a dash. Only, I couldn’t get it to open a WMA file. premier Pro is new to me. Anyone else know how I can open the file there? 😯
@kbraband wrote:
I applaud you for posting about returning to a semblance of a balanced life. Lots of people like to joke about being addicted to something, but if you have ever struggled with the effects that any type of addiction can have on you, a family member or close friend, you know it’s not something to take lightly. Geocaching — like any activity — has the potential to take over a life if you let it. I have talked with several geocachers who have experienced this. Some were aware of it; some were not. That’s why I’m never comfortable when newbies are welcomed with statements like “Welcome to the addiction.” Geocaching is a great, wonderful activity that can be good for you. But like all things, moderation is key.
A very good point Ken. I plan to change my typical welcome statement, as I never thought of it that way. I know addiction all to well. I’ve beaten more than a few in my life. This game is one that still has me, but it’s also the only one I’m not ashamed of. More like proud of.
PS and off topic, my spellcheck now recognizes the word “geocachers” as “cowcatchers”. 😆
You Nuvi will get you near the cache, but finding it will be up to you. I’ve tried caching with my dash mount garmin, but it usually only got me within 75 feet of the cache. I highly recomend a handheld model for caching. Even the very inexpensive ones will generally be more accurate for caching.
If you are staying at Rocky Arbor, you had better call ahead. Last i heard, the park was closed because of the flooding, and I’m not sure if it has reopened.
As for recomending caches in the area, I would recomend all the ones at Rocky Arbor, as well as Mirror Lake. Only, doing a googleEarth search shows there are no caches at Rocky Arbor any longer. 🙁 I wonder what happened? Rocky Arbor is one of the nicests parks we’ve visited here in Wisconsin.
Get well soon Bob!
Heart disease runs rampant in my family. I’ve been witness to many recoveries, and they’ve all gone well. Take it easy for a bit, listen to your doctor, and you’ll be back caching very soon.
My best advice; Once you’ve fully recovered, don’t doubt yourself, challenge yourself.
Good luck and best wishes![/b]
Welcome to the WGA! Glad you finally made it here. As for your question, there are going to be a lot of opinions either way here. In most situations, I’d say it’s best to vote for caches that you have done and logged, but it’s not a requirement.
Welcome to the addiction!
Amazing achievement!
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