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22 Apr 06 - 08:59 AM (#1724594) Subject: BS: Geocaching From: Raptor Has anyone tried it? What do you know about it? Raptor |
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22 Apr 06 - 09:22 AM (#1724602) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: John MacKenzie MyGuruAlwaysSays [MGAS] aka Hils is into this, she can propbably tell you all about it, it sounds like fun to me. Giok |
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22 Apr 06 - 11:03 AM (#1724644) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: Bill D Why not SAY more about it in an opening post? |
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22 Apr 06 - 11:26 AM (#1724660) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: John MacKenzie More info here. G.. |
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22 Apr 06 - 11:28 AM (#1724663) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: Dave the Gnome Looks fun to me too - Dunno if I could fit in in with the rest of the hike though:-) Cheers DtG |
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22 Apr 06 - 11:30 AM (#1724665) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: Stilly River Sage My secret santa from the UK sent some information for it here around my house in Fort Worth, Texas. Unfortunately many of the sites have been ploughed under since they're building new housing developments in the last year. It's a nice way to keep your hand in the game as far as map and compass skills, or if you want to do it the easy way and use a GPS. . . :) SRS |
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22 Apr 06 - 11:57 AM (#1724683) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: JohnInKansas My impression was that the geocaching thing assumes that you'll use GPS. Perhaps it's grown to include other modes of search. There seem to be a number of organizations active, although I haven't kept notes on sites I've stumbled across. Although caches in the great outdoors are probably most numerous, there are some in urban areas, and I believe I saw one site that marked "handicap accessible" as one of the characteristics people could cite for their caches. Some of the GPS makers have bits of info on the hobby at their websites. (And some people appear to consider it "a bit more than hobby" - more like a life-style.) John |
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22 Apr 06 - 12:53 PM (#1724729) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: gnu Raptor... "What do you know about it?" I know that every now and then, when I am in the backwoods, I meet up with a bunch of yuppies in their fancy, shiny Jeeps and such who want to know how to get to "here" or "there" without scratching their snappy paint jobs. I like cautioning them about a sow with cubs or about quicksand (I know... it's soil in a quick condition). But, I find the best deterrent to be, "Yup. Just after the third alder swale... the long one... ya might wanna walk it first... how long is that cable on yer winch?" Now, if they are on foot, like me, I give them all the help I can. And, I definitely tell them about the boars. |
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22 Apr 06 - 04:01 PM (#1724832) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: Raptor I'm just learning about it. They give you coordinates on a website along with a hint as to where to find the cache, You find them on a map or with your GPS,go to the location, try not to be seen by anyone who might steal or disrupt the cache( These people are refured to as Muggles), Inside the cache you'll find a pencil and Paper as well as a bunch of trinkets. You are to sign the paper as proof that youve been there and you may take a trinket as long as you leave one.The Caches are hidden and in watertight containers. I went out today and I found 3 of them. It's actually fun. Like hide and seek for old people. Raptor |
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22 Apr 06 - 06:40 PM (#1724912) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: The Fooles Troupe Seems related to the older techie sport of finding spots by means of radio locator beacons. |
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22 Apr 06 - 07:00 PM (#1724924) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: Sorcha Modern treasure hunting...my friend Joe does it in Ireland |
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22 Apr 06 - 08:41 PM (#1724974) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: JohnInKansas Robin - I didn't think even you were old enough to remember skunk hunts. John |
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22 Apr 06 - 08:53 PM (#1724978) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: The Fooles Troupe Never did one, but know about them. :-) Been a ham (theatre, radio, haha!) for ages. |
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23 Apr 06 - 09:34 AM (#1725259) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: GUEST It's a lot of fun. |
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23 Apr 06 - 10:45 AM (#1725296) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: rainbow_girl http://www.geocaching.com/ I saw this on the news last week. Sounds like fun - although they suggest you have a GPS thingy. Im sure you could work it out with a good old fashioned map though. I think it would make walking so much more fun if you found some treasure at the end - or maybe thats just me! |
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23 Apr 06 - 06:38 PM (#1725609) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: goodbar there was an article in the school paper a while ago. it looked really lame and stupid for kids that don't ever swear and have no friends.... so me and two of my friends decided to do it. it was mostly an excuse to hang out. we tried going to three that were all 'easy' to find but couldn't get any. we think it's 'cause our GPS was broken and/or a POS. so we never found any prize and never got to leave our porn clippings behind. |
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20 Jan 08 - 03:18 PM (#2240749) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: Raptor Anyone tried this yet? I've been at it for a while now and love it. It's a great way to get out and explore. Raptor |
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20 Jan 08 - 04:48 PM (#2240813) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: LilyFestre I think it sounds like fun too...but for warmer weather, I'll be waiting until the spring mud dries up! |
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20 Jan 08 - 06:10 PM (#2240870) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: GUEST,Jon When I saw the title, I expected it to be somehow related to this. |
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21 Jan 08 - 02:58 PM (#2241490) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: ranger1 Geocaching and Letterboxing both seem to be kind of neat pastimes. My issue is people who place them in the park I work at without asking permission first. We do allow them, but we have guidelines that must be met for the protection of the park. Too many people walking off-trail in the same spot create erosion problems. When we come across caches or boxes that have been placed without permission, we remove them and attempt to contact the placer. Most of the placers never bother to get back in touch with us, unfortunately. |
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21 Jan 08 - 06:40 PM (#2241645) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: vectis I have just cached my way round New Zealand with my son and reluctant husband sulking behind us. We were led to some truly beautiful spots we would not have found otherwise. It's a good fun hobby that just might get me fit again. I hate micro, nano and pico (too bloody small) caches though. |
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21 Jan 08 - 10:52 PM (#2241759) Subject: RE: BS: Geocaching From: GUEST,.gargoyle Yes, done it. Do it.
Consider it "Idiot's Orienteering" but it is still fun.
Sincerely, |