I agree 100% with everything listed here. . . . especially the part about setting the example with the proper containers and maintaining them.Originally Posted by tat
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I agree 100% with everything listed here. . . . especially the part about setting the example with the proper containers and maintaining them.Originally Posted by tat
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the realization that there is something more important than fear."
"Death is only one of many ways to die."
A day spent caching there is a day well spent. One of my best days of caching was when I headed down the coast and did some caches on Sear's Island in Searsport where I met my first cacher -- who happened to be Becket -- and then I spent the rest of the day doing her caches on that incredibly beautiful island.Originally Posted by cameoooooo
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the realization that there is something more important than fear."
"Death is only one of many ways to die."
Personally I wouldn't mind seeing a list of some "suggested" caches listed out by geographical regions (i.e. Southern Maine, Mid-Coast, Western Mountains, The County, Downeast or even by County . . . including metropolitan areas -- i.e. Portland, Bath, Waterville, Lewiston-Auburn, Bangor, Caribou, etc.) and cache type (i.e. micro, puzzle, traditional, etc.)
I, for one, wouldn't be offended if my caches were or were not included on the list since anyone could at any time log on to geocaching.com and do their own search and find all of the caches in the area. Instead, I would view a potential list as a visitor or first-timer who would want to do some caches recommended by other cachers. For example, I don't make my way into the Western Foothills of Maine very often, but if I was to pass through that area I would love to know (if I had a limited amount of time) what caches are really worth going to . . . even if it is another person's (or persons') opinion. I may not agree with that opinion, but I suspect that there would be a general consensus of opinion on some of the top suggested picks.
As for who should put together this list . . . I would say someone here could create some categories and then members could list out some of their picks for those categories and in a final round members could vote. The folks here may not represent all of Maine's geocaching community, but I suspect they represent a fair cross-section of newbies-veterans and from all over Maine. And personally, I wouldn't be affronted if someone did or didn't like my suggestions.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the realization that there is something more important than fear."
"Death is only one of many ways to die."
One select group would certainly wrong. But, there is someone who has found all of the caches in Maine! It is all of us! Together, we have found all of the caches in Maine. The problem is: How do we get everyone involved. The fewer cachers involved, the more cliquish this project would become. That surely is a danger.Originally Posted by GeoMaine
Another problem is the elitist nature of such a contest. Geocaching is a non-competitive sport. As a sport, it is possible to be the best. But, since it is non-competitive, "best" can only have meaning in terms of sportsmanship. One key element of a contest has to be a large number of categories, maybe more than number of caches! We need to focus only on what we like about the cache. Ideally, every cache would be best in some category. A category for "Best place to get eaten alive by mosquitoes" might be the last place you want to go, but exactly what a visiting entomologist is looking for.
Nominating your own cache should be encouraged. Perhaps the hider is the only one who knows exactly what is special about that cache. Also, the entries should have the permission of the cache owner, to prevent any misunderstandings.
Finally, the more discussion we have with other groups that have already held contests, the better this project would be. This has to be very well thought out or not done at all.
Originally Posted by GeoMaine
What are you talking about??? I mean any of this
We are a very pasionate group who disagree from time to time. Where are you going to go where everything is fluffy bunnies? Have you ever been to the forumns in GC.com. They bad mouth everything. We all have our own opinions and from time to time they are strong and people get upset. That is what is called reallity. THere isn't anyone here that wouldnt be willing to drive and drive to help someone else in a pinch. These are some of the best people you will ever meet. You read post from the ones that have more most well because they are the ones actively involved in this web page. And we often look for way to make caching better.
I guess if I was embarrassed to be a geocachinginmaine meber, UHHHMM. Well lets say if I was embarrassed to be seen in a ford I wouldnt be seen in one.
Alot of work goes into this website and It seems only this week have we run into a few snags to speak of and I think they where cleared up.
Let's not bring the F word into it.Originally Posted by dave1976
Wow! Is there such a place? Is there a cache there? Do you have coordinates?Originally Posted by dave1976
Originally Posted by WhereRWe?
Try here N71 05.376 W8 13.344
Jan Mayen that sounds like a great place for a cache
Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.
Boy Geomaine, where have you been all these years anyway? You saying all is just hunky dory in the GC.com forums is a joke. There is more flaming going in that forum than any forum I have ever been involved with. I guess you don't read very much there.
As far as this forum goes, sure we have our moments but I can reassure you that in the end we are all good friends and there is nothing better than having a good one on one with another cacher once in while, it's good for the soul. and it the end we always make up and we are all together as one.
I never thought for one instant that suggesting some of our better caches to Newbies or Visitors would end up being such a hot topic. Geeze man give it a break will yah and get out and smell those lupines.
Just smile it won't crack your face
The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is
suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best
friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.