Nice article...God Bless WOOL.
From Tahosa and Sons
A Guide for the Winter Season
Nice article on the aspects and problems of cold weather. God Bless WOOL. Well its time to get my stuff together I'm going up into the hills tomorrow to plant a cache, and the forecast is cold turning to nasty in the afternoon.
The GEMA idea has already spread, and I'm sure will continue to do so with your help.
From Kathi Burgess, aka Yuzawa Kat
Nice job on the GEMA article
VERY nice job on the GEMA article! My words came through loud and clear, and those of my friends, Doc and GoofyButterfly. The GEMA idea has already spread, and I'm sure will continue to do so with your help. Thanks so much for spreading the word. Now I have to go back and read the rest of the November edition!
Great job on focusing on an interesting aspect of our sport, how we participate while abroad and serving in the military.
From Tim Stearns, aka Tim&Bets
Caching in Iraq
I wanted to commend the writers of "Todays Cacher" for focusing on geocaching in Iraq. I was stationed at Tallil Airbase outside of An Nasiriyah, Iraq for eleven months, and learned about geocaching through a small write-up in Stars and Stipes, the Dept. of Defense's daily newspaper. I was pleasantly surprised to find that a cache was hidden very close by (Ziggurat of Ur--editor). I was very excited to go out and find it, and eventually found the time and clearance to go out to the temple. Since returning to the states, caching has turned into a serious pasttime for me that I have introduced to my girlfriend and family. Great job on focusing on an interesting aspect of our sport, how we participate while abroad and serving in the military.
The trip to Iraq and mileage reported in the article are all-bogus.
From Mark Armstrong, aka GarminArmin
Caching in Iraq
It was pointed out to us that you folks mentioned our travel bug "Cache Dashing Dakiba" in this article. The trip to Iraq and mileage reported in the article are all-bogus. One of our local cachers was having some fun with our bug and logging it in and out of caches all over the world. I hope this doesn't create any problems.
We have in Austin a Multi-cache with 40 legs.
From Jeff Grajek, aka Grajek
World Record Breakers
We have in Austin a Multi-cache with 40 legs. It is a combined effort of the Austin GeoCaching community and has a total travel distance of 111 miles. It has been done in 3 days (the record I think so far.)
Hmmm, who wrote the book that I got the idea from?
From Chris Sexton aka Gladeslvr & Crew
Moving Caches/Idiot's Guide
After reading about "moving" caches in the "Idiots Guide to Geocaching", I thought that since I'd never seen or heard of one before, I would place one. Well, imagine my surprise when Mr. Crow T. Robot nixed it on account of it's not falling into the geocaching guidelines!
Am I missing something here? Hmmm, who wrote the book that I got the idea from? The creators of geocaching must not know what they're doing to even think of such a thing as a "moving" cache. I mean, really, us common folks are truly unable to handle such an idea! *Note the sarcasm here!
What's the problem? A moving cache is really nothing more than a giant Travel Bug! Is it so hard to post new coordinates when it has been rehid? Being the owner, I can place the new coords on the top of the page each and every time so that those of us who download into our Palms or GPSrs will automatically get the latest coords. OR...as many of us have learned in the past, it is always a good idea to actually read the latest postings before going on a hunt. How many of us have gotten to the spot, found nothing, only to come home to post our "non-findings" only to read (too late) that the cache has been plundered? No matter what, is it really the end of the world? Nah, I say caching is always better than a day working!
So, I must express the offense taken by me of Mr. Crow T. Robot and/or Big Brother who says "moving" caches are against the rules essentially because we aren't responsible enough for them!
BTW, I posted my moving cache for premium members only since those are lacking where I live. Thought it might help to drum up some $s for the cause. Well, now I don't think I'll be renewing my "membership" when it expires. I don't need to pay money to be associated with people who insult my intelligence, not to mention the intelligence of all cachers!
(Editor's note: Chris, you make some very good points. The book, “Idiots Guide to Geocaching” was written by Jack Peters with the help of the Groundspeak staff. Although Moving caches are mentioned in the book as a type of cache, they were banned in early to mid 2003 since they were perceived to violate the spirit of Geocaching as well as causing logistical problems. Problems with Moving caches include:
If your cache has already been placed, instead of making a moving cache, perhaps you could give the cache a permanent home somewhere so that it can be approved and not become geo-litter. If you don't live in area the cache is hidden, I am sure that you could get a local geocacher to agree to help maintain it when you are away.
Finally, the last person to lay the blame at is the approver, in this case - Crow T Robot. Groundspeak Inc. does not employ him; he works as a volunteer. The approver’s job is to review cache submissions, making sure they meet the current guidelines laid out by Groundspeak.)