[GeoStL] Re: Geocaching.com & Virtuals
- From: "Chris Binder" <cpbinder@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 06:15:06 -0500
yeah...but do you think the science center would not know:
a) What geocaching even is?
b) Why there's a micro cache under the top-left nosebleed seat?
I usually don't get down there too often, so an actual cache that would need
maintaining is out of the question. I'm just trying to make geocaching look
good...not have the bio-terrorism truck out in front of the SLSC. :-)
~Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Keiser
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 7:32 PM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Geocaching.com & Virtuals
Your frustrations are valid. But, from a land manager's perspective, I'm sure
they'd rather have virtuals in their parks. They might wonder why there's a
virtual at the Science Center while they have to put up with a yucky tupperware
full of trash in their own park. And if they all opt for virtuals, then
geocaching really becomes geoplaquefinding.
As far as the science center goes, you could easily do an offset cache/multi
cache with Forest Park right there. Use the sign in the Science center to
compute the waypoint for a cache, force the cacher to walk over the highway
overpass (seeing MORE of the science center) and exit the old planetarium to
find a microcache or something. Glenn would approve that in a heartbeat. Or, if
you have the guts and willingness to maintain it, place a microcache magnetic
key holder under one of the permanent exhibits (with permission, of course).
Or, make it really difficult and pick a seat in the IMAX theater to place it
under!!! The hint could be 'top left nosebleed seat'. Or, I'm sure RGS could
figure out how to get a microcache planted on the dinosaur! Ok, I'm getting a
little out of hand. Sorry.
Dave (fullquiver)
On Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at 05:14 PM, Chris Binder wrote:
Ok...before you just haul off on me...just know that the following
statements are explicitly my opinion and I'm not taking a shot at *gln or
anyone over at geocaching.com.
First off...My Science Center Virtual Cache wasn't approved...I kind of
understand why...but seriously, many of us don't get a chance to go on down to
the SLSC too often, and some of us have kids that dictate when, if ever, we all
go to the science center. Honestly, I make the effort to make a cache that's
good for the entire family. It's not one of those "hit-and-run" virtual caches
that you can do over a lunch break. It's a cache that you need to park and find
a sign inside of a building. It brings business to the science center, and
allows families who don't get down there too often, to reward themselves for
visiting with a cache find.
Secondly, how do you feel on this issue: We buy the receiver. Some of
us buy a charter membership. And geocaching.com dictates what the entire world
of geocaching can and cannot do? :-) Personally...I like the website...I like
the camaraderie that goes on in this newsgroup and in SLAGA. I like what SLAGA
is doing. My problem is why geocaching.com is complaining on the number of
virtuals?
I'm not completely finished yet. I'm offering something constructive to
say, bear with me: We all should work on a separate rule list that applies to
virtual caches only. Like: No other virtuals within a .50 or a .75 mile radius.
Or all virtuals should be above a rating of 2.0/1.0. Those are my thoughts.
Thanks for listening. :-)
~Chris
Other related posts:
