[GeoStL] Re: Glenn Being first....
- From: "Jim Williams" <jwilliams2@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 07:57:25 -0500
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I hope I didn't stir a big debate as my post about Glenn being first to my
newest cache was supposed to be in fun, that's why I put the smiley face
there.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "GC-RGS" <gc-rgs@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 7:55 AM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Glenn Being first....
> -
> Eric,
>
> I don't think you need to worry here. I go out with Glenn a lot and I can
> guarantee you that he has the same sheets printed out that you or I would
> have. There are no handwritten numbers on the sheets either. Since this is
a
> game that depends on the honor system of logging, any of us could probably
> log caches on GC.COM and never physically visit the cache or write in the
> log book. I know I don't verify every log entry with the logbook on my
> caches.
>
> Glenn is keeping track of the WP's and final location of the multi's to
> allow him to verify the locations are valid and within the GC.COM
guidelines
> (not near a RR, in a natural area, etc). He can then keep track when new
> caches are placed to ensure that the .1 mile between caches rule is true.
>
> Having a cache approver in our area has a big advantage since he knows
> details that other approvers don't. For instance, Katy trail and Grant
trail
> show up as a RR track on the maps, but they are converted bike trails.
> Rockwoods Reservation is off limits but the maps show a large park. Out of
> state approvers wouldn't know that information. I think the closest
> approvers other than Glenn are in TN and KY.
>
> Glenn may be able to keep all the intermediate and final WP's in his head
> when we go caching, but I guarantee you he does an excellent job of hiding
> it. :-)
>
> Rich
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric & Dayna East" <lichanura@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 6:58 AM
> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Glenn Being first....
>
>
> > -
> > NOTE: This is not a knock on anyone but....
> > It seems a little unfair that cache approvers sometimes get info from
the
> cache placers that others do not have access to. In some cases, they get
> exact locations. I think it
> > would be best if cache approvers did not approve caches in their area
for
> this reason.
> > Now as to how the "big guns" get to caches so quickly... There are
e-mail
> services that will notify you when a new cache is placed. Also Buxleys
web
> site maps are pretty good
> > at getting the caches listed in a timely manor. Besides that you can do
> daily searches for new caches on GC.com
> >
> > Eric
> >
>
>
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