[Az-Geocaching] Cache Placing Philosophy

wolfb8 listserv@azgeocaching.com
Sat, 6 Apr 2002 09:58:08 -0700


ooooppppsss forgot to add I also try to make the caches so that there is a
easy way to get to them and a hard way. And I leave it up to the seeker to
decide which way they want to do it

ok so it is 4 cents
libby
----- Original Message -----
From: "wolfb8" <wolfb8@qwest.net>
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Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2002 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Placing Philosophy


> I like cache's that introduce me to new area, that do not end up at the
end
> of the trip. When I place a cache in a area I try to place it in the
middle
> so that people can explore around it if they choose, or choose not to.
Or
> if  a long way out there i might place one at a half way point so that
> people are not driving and driving or walking and walking... Guess the
> bottom line is I want the finder to feel they are incontrol of there
> atventure not me
>
>
> just my 2 cents
>
> libby
>
>
>
>
>
> From: "Team Cache-Quest" <cache-quest@cox.net>
> To: <listserv@azgeocaching.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2002 9:06 AM
> Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Placing Philosophy
>
>
> > I certainly don't think it is a bad idea to place caches in Arizona that
> > take time to find.  Some of my favorites required a long drive or even
an
> > overnight stay.  I'll admit that I've done my share of chasing numbers,
> but
> > I think most would say that's not what it is about.
> >
> > At first I didn't care for the virtual caches, but I've come to really
> enjoy
> > them.  I like caches at  landmarks that area interesting to see, but I
> don't
> > like to attract negative attention by hiding objects there.  I think
> cachers
> > have come up with a lot of interesting and creative ways to extend the
> > sport.
> >
> > On more difficult or out of the way caches, I do appreciate the owner
> giving
> > some directions on how to find the park, trailhead, or right dirt road.
> > Simple things like the operating hours of a park are important.  When
> > someone doesn't live in an area, just getting to the right spot to start
> the
> > cache can be very frustrating.
> >
> > Well I need to get going, I've got a big day of caching planned!
> >
> > Jerry
> > Team Cache-Quest
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Stamm" <JimStamm@Mac.com>
> > To: <listserv@azgeocaching.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2002 7:20 AM
> > Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Placing Philosophy
> >
> >
> > > After a long time, and many miles, I finally placed a cache at Buster
> > > Spring (GC441F).  I felt that it was a good placing at the time
because
> > > it offered challenge, variety of attack routes, and hopefully a sense
of
> > > accomplishment for the successful geocacher.
> > >
> > > Now I am having second thoughts, and wanted some input before placing
> > > another.  The emphasis seems to be on the number of caches, and the
> speed
> > > with which they are attained.  Buster Spring will definitely hinder
that
> > > type of goal.  Is it a bad idea to place caches in Arizona that eat up
> > > time?
> > >
> > >
> > > -Jim
> > >
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