HMMMM!
Now there's a new twist that I wonder about.
You say you were actually PREVENTED from logging a find on an archived
cache?
Anyone have that happen before?
Jared Ross wrote:
>Haha! Well thanks for asking Brian. We ended up with
>80 official finds. I say "official" because one of our
>earlier finds was on one of the archived Cell Tower
>Caches (#3 to be exact). Now I know we shouldn't have
>even attempted to find it since it was archived but I
>had noticed that cachers were continuing to find some
>of the others so we decided to see if the container
>for this one was still there. Well it WAS and right as
>we found it a security guard pulled up. I was already
>thinking about how to explain our situation to him but
>instead it went like this:
>
>Security Guard (SG): You guys working on that thing
>again?
>Me: (Thinking it was some kind of play on words and he
>knew about the cache) Umm... yeah.
>SG: Man, there have been a lot of you guys out here
>working on this thing, I'm not sure what's wrong with
>it but blah blah blah blah blah blah blah...
>Me: Oh yeah (currently I'm removing the log and
>signing it.
>SG: Yeah, blah blah blah. I use to be a bodyguard,
>blah blah blah.
>Me: Wow, that's interesting. (now I'm handing the
>container back to heather so she can replace it while
>this guy rambles)
>SG: Yeah, I've killed a few people but and I know
>people that have gone insane from that type of work
>but I didn't let it bother me so I'm fine. Then my
>sister, I've got 52 cousins and I'm the only boy. Blah
>blah blah blah...
>Me: Wow. (Man is this guy ever going to shut up!)
>
>Okay so finally after 20 minutes of this guy non-stop
>rambling about various different things of his life
>that he should really keep to himself he finally left.
>
>
>We proceeded on and decided to push ourselves until we
>could get 81 (to round our total count to 600).
>Instead when I went to log this cache I was greeted by
>a message that said it was Locked and would not accept
>anymore logs.
>
>So we hosed ourselves on that one and looking back we
>should have known better than to find an archived
>cache anyway. So there ya go! A simple question with a
>not so simple answer. Sorry for boring anyone that's
>read this far. :)
>
>Take Care,
>Jared
>
>
>--- Brian Casteel <bcasteel@uccinc.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>>That is oh so wrong to leave us hanging like that.
>>How many caches did you
>>end up with? :)
>>
>>Brian
>>Team A.I.
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From:
>>az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com
>>
>>
>>
>[mailto:az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com]
>
>
>>On Behalf Of Jared
>>Ross
>>Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 1:59 PM
>>To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
>>Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Wow continued... what you
>>enjoy about geocaching
>>
>>Good story RTW. I actually came across your log
>>entry
>>for that Ballooning find and enjoyed reading the log
>>and seeing the pictures. I also appreciate your
>>"rule
>>of thumb" and we practice a seemingly identical
>>rule.
>>
>>Since this has turned into a very fun topic to read
>>about how each individuals enjoy the game, I felt
>>like
>>throwing our story into the mix. Now, Heather and I
>>are fairly new to the game still (December 04) but
>>we
>>quickly became addicts. For us it doesn't really
>>matter where the cache is because one way or another
>>it's going to get us outside. I've only lived in the
>>valley for a little over a year and Geocaching has
>>been such an important tool in helping me learn my
>>way
>>around. Now as unpopular as it seems to be, we do
>>enjoy the "numbers" aspect of the game.
>>
>>Note that I didn't say we ONLY enjoy the numbers
>>aspect, but it's one area of the hobby we like. It's
>>largely a personal thing and while we also enjoy
>>hiking to caches and searching for difficult caches,
>>easy urban micros have a place in our caching hearts
>>too. In fact, two of our most memorable moments
>>caching together are on opposite sides of the
>>spectrum.
>>
>>We spent a sunday morning hiking around in the
>>Thunderbird Park area. Now granted there are quite a
>>number of caches in this area, but on this day the
>>cache finds were merely a bonus for the awesome
>>views
>>and hiking that we did. Now, I'm a competitive guy
>>and
>>a lot of that is self-competition. When I go hiking
>>I'm competing against myself to see if I can hike
>>higher/farther than I think I can. That same
>>self-competitiveness (if it isn't a word, it should
>>be, haha) plays a part in our geocaching.
>>
>>Our second most memorable moment of caching was
>>actually just this past weekend. Heather and I have
>>been trying to push ourselves to the limit with our
>>"Cache-til-U-Crache" adventures. Our first outing
>>back
>>in July was a long 17 hours of caching in the
>>valley.
>>This past weekend we set out for 24 non-stop hours
>>of
>>caching. Now of course we are aware that there's a
>>numbers record for most finds in a day and that
>>obviously played a part in our motivation. But it
>>takes more than just a numbers record to make you
>>cache for that long. The day was very long and
>>required nearly 350miles of driving and in the end
>>we
>>decided that nearly 23 hours was long enough for
>>this
>>outing. Heather and I had a blast doing it though.
>>We
>>had both been so busy with work and other things
>>that
>>we really hadn't had much time together. Not only
>>did
>>we get to spend a much needed FULL day together, but
>>we improved our communication skills and teamwork
>>skills, something that will hopefully make us a
>>better
>>couple.
>>
>>So while the numbers game isn't something for
>>everyone
>>and seems to be viewed rather negatively by a large
>>portion of the caching community here, it does have
>>its positives. Its pushed us to try harder in
>>beating
>>our own personal goals. Its helped us to realize the
>>power of setting/achieving goals and has helped us
>>with non-caching related goals. Its helped us become
>>a
>>closer and better couple. And not to mention its
>>helped me find and even better way to waste my gas
>>money! :)
>>
>>Aside from all the urban caching we've done
>>recently,
>>I am looking forward to getting some nice hikes in
>>and
>>seeing some amazing sights soon. I'm currently not
>>suppose to be doing any hiking right now due to a
>>pinched sciatic nerve, but rest assured that once my
>>physical therapy is done, I'm looking forward to a
>>few
>>really fun hikes. Maybe we can even get a few groups
>>together for some weekend caching/hiking.
>>
>>Keep on responding to this, it's really enjoyable
>>reading about how each individual/team makes
>>geocaching fun for them.
>>
>>Peace, Love and Caching!
>>Jared of AZBliss02
>>
>>
>>
>>--- Roping The Wind <arizcowboy@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>From: "PATRICK FINLEY" <Fastball50@msn.com>
>>>>Reply-To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
>>>>To: <listserv@azgeocaching.com>
>>>>Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Wow
>>>>Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 21:35:52 -0700
>>>>
>>>>I think Ken has hit the nail on the head. This is
>>>>
>>>>
>>a
>>
>>
>>>game/hobby folks! I
>>>
>>>
>>>>think some of you take this >WAY to seriously. We
>>>>
>>>>
>>>too were obsessed with
>>>
>>>
>>>>geocaching and the numbers for quite awhile, but
>>>>after stepping back a
>>>>little, realized that in the whole realm of
>>>>
>>>>
>>things,
>>
>>
>>>this doesn't mean
>>>
>>>
>>>>squat. We >now enjoy going after caches that we
>>>>
>>>>
>>>really "want" to pursue,
>>>
>>>
>>>>instead of just going after caches >to add to our
>>>>
>>>>
>>>numbers. We exceeded our
>>>
>>>
>>>>personal goals and realized just how
>>>>compulsive/obsessive this game can
>>>>be. Of course, where we are located right now, we
>>>>
>>>>
>>>probably >couldn't get
>>>
>>>
>>>>20-25 caches in a day, anyway. Geocaching is
>>>>
>>>>
>>>supposed to be "fun", and I
>>>
>>>
>>>>think some >of you have seemed to lost sight of
>>>>
>>>>
>>>that. There's plenty of
>>>
>>>
>>>>other things to do out there, and >maybe some of
>>>>
>>>>
>>>you who spend hours on the
>>>
>>>
>>>>computer everyday, should keep that in mind. The
>>>>best days I ever had in
>>>>Geocaching have been the days where myself,
>>>>
>>>>
>>AJ.JR,
>>
>>
>>>Sprocket, Highway
>>>
>>>
>>>>>Havoc, Malcolm of Taylor's Tomb Raiders, RTW,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>and
>>
>>
>>>various other cachers
>>>
>>>
>>>>have taken tough hikes >to beautiful places and
>>>>
>>>>
>>>gotten only one cache in a
>>>
>>>
>>>>day. Sharing the day with your friends in the
>>>>outdoors is what it's all
>>>>about. It seems anymore that the the majority of
>>>>
>>>>
>>>posts on the listserv have
>>>
>>>
>>>>>nothing to do with caching or discussing
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>geocaching, but are more of a
>>>
>>>
>>>>social nature If thats the >direction the
>>>>
>>>>
>>listserv
>>
>>
>>>is heading ,than so be
>>>
>>>
>>>>it. I've never shyed away from expressing my
>>>>
>>>>
>>>opinion, >and Jeff has stated
>>>
>>>
>>>>how HE feels about co-FTF's, which is only HIS
>>>>
>>>>
>>>opinion. I'm sure Jeff has
>>>
>>>
>>>>other >things going on in his life right now, but
>>>>
>>>>
>>>it's really nobody elses
>>>
>>>
>>>>business. Also,Trisha has other >things going on
>>>>
>>>>
>>in
>>
>>
>>>her life right now that
>>>
>>>
>>>>are a lot more important than geocaching and I
>>>>
>>>>
>>>would >guess she's put
>>>
>>>
>>>>things into perspective. Just let it go and move
>>>>
>>>>
>>on
>>
>>
>>>to something else, like
>>>
>>>
>>>>the next >pizza event or whatever.............<<
>>>>
>>>>
>>>I agree. I used to be big into the numbers. In
>>>
>>>
>>fact,
>>
>>
>>>the day I started
>>>geocaching was the day I decided I was going to go
>>>after #1 in the AZ
>>>rankings! :)) I think it was two years later when
>>>
>>>
>>I
>>
>>
>>>finally hit that #1
>>>spot. I took a second stab at it and held it again
>>>for a short time later
>>>down the road. Today, I just geocache strictly for
>>>fun. I dont even look at
>>>the azgeocaching rankings much anymore. I
>>>acccomplished my goal and now I
>>>can kick back and just enjoy each cache I find. I
>>>truly enjoy the same types
>>>of caches that Flatiron enjoys. That being the
>>>wilderness type and hiking
>>>caches. Just being outdoors in the country. I am
>>>currently up in Sedona
>>>where I spend my summers now. All the caches up
>>>
>>>
>>here
>>
>>
>>>are of this nature and
>>>I have truly enjoyed each and every one I do up
>>>here. I like to enjoy the
>>>hike and take my time at each cache. I am not in a
>>>rush to move on to
>>>another one anymore. I do the caches I enjoy doing
>>>and just dont bother with
>>>the ones that I do not enjoy. One of the most
>>>
>>>
>>unique
>>
>>
>>>caches I ever done was
>>>when I took my balloon and ascended up to the top
>>>
>>>
>>of
>>
>>
>>>a rock (Shiver Me
>>>Timbers cache) to claim a first find. Oh, and
>>>
>>>
>>there
>>
>>
>>>was NO co-FTF jeff! I
>>>claimed the first find officially! LOL Although we
>>>all worked together to
>>>make each of our finds possible that morning...
>>>
>>>
>>not
>>
>>
>>>even I could have found
>>>that cache without the help of the other
>>>
>>>
>>geocachers
>>
>>
>>>and my crew. If there is
>>>a true Co-FTF.. this would have been the cache
>>>
>>>
>>(but
>>
>>
>>>since it was my
>>>balloon.... we all agreed to let me sign the
>>>
>>>
>>logbook
>>
>>
>>>first and claim the
>>>first find! LOL). I was in the company of
>>>
>>>
>>Rugerdog,
>>
>>
>>>AJ.JR and Flatiron and
>>>we had an awsome time. That was probably the most
>>>fun I had ever had
>>>geocaching. It was a very social and fun morning.
>>>For me, combining two
>>>things that I enjoy doing most... made for a grand
>>>adventure. Anytime I can
>>>get out and go for a hike for a cache with another
>>>team is always fun and
>>>makes the hunt more enjoyable and social. I havent
>>>found a cache in over a
>>>month now. In fact, I found my first cache since
>>>July 23rd just a couple of
>>>days ago. Up here, I now have to drive 30 miles
>>>
>>>
>>just
>>
>>
>>>to find one cache. With
>>>the cost of gas these days... I just dont bother
>>>
>>>
>>to
>>
>>
>>>go caching much.
>>>Anyways, back to the topic.. I must say that when
>>>
>>>
>>I
>>
>>
>>>was caching for the
>>>numbers and seeking that #1 status... I also found
>>>my attitude toward the
>>>game a bit different than it is now. It irritated
>>>
>>>
>>me
>>
>>
>>>when I saw what "I
>>>considered to be" a not so legitimate 'find' log
>>>
>>>
>>or
>>
>>
>>>whatever (and I will
>>>not get into what I consider not legitimate for
>>>
>>>
>>fear
>>
>>
>>>of someone drilling me
>>>a new a**hole on the listserv! LOL). I always kept
>>>it to myself though and
>>>perhaps in some private discussions with other
>>>cachers. But to each their
>>>own... everyone is welcome to play the game as
>>>
>>>
>>they
>>
>>
>>>see fit. My personal
>>>rule of thumb... a rule I have had since the first
>>>day I geocached and still
>>>a rule today... if I cant put my name in the cache
>>>logbook, I dont claim a
>>>find log on it. To me, just putting my eyes on the
>>>cache isn't a find. If
>>>there is a rattlesnake sitting on the cache... I
>>>will either move it or wait
>>>for it to move, because I have to get that logbook
>>>in my hands to sign it.
>>>But that is just how I prefer to play the game. I
>>>dont care how others play.
>>>These days, I dont have to rush off to find
>>>
>>>
>>another
>>
>>
>>>cache for a 'big
>>>numbers' day and I dont mind waiting for the snake
>>>to leave on it's own! :))
>>>
>>>Scott
>>>Team Ropingthewind
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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