[STL Geocaching] Re: objectives. part 1
- From: Richard Sheffold <dsheffold@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 21:00:33 -0600
I think Paul is right about someone elses caches and labeling. We wouldn't
want someone to put a bumper sticker on our car promoting something they
believe in, even though we believe in it too. Like freedom, I assume
everyone here believes in that.
I'm not sure what the extensive testing bears out yet. Will a label taped to
the inside of Tupperware still stick after a wet Spring or a hot, humid
summer.
For our own use (the St. Louis group-and whoever else wants them), I was
thinking of something preprinted with all the necessary info. Maybe 2 1/2"
by 3 1/2 ", printed on both sides if needed and then laminated. A sheet
would hold 9 "labels" and I think it's $1 at Office Max for a 8 1/2 x 11
laminated page. We'd have to figure out something to provide a little space
between each "label" for the laminate to seal to it's self completely
around each label. Then we could punch a small hole and attach it to the
outside of most containers, such as ammo boxes, Ziplocks, and Tupperware
using a wirewrap. For glass and other types, the wrap could go around the
threaded part of the jar or probably tightened pretty good around any
container. I've got some 24" ties, so 3 together would go around a 55 gallon
drum, if anyone has a cache that big.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Konopacki" <konopapw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 8:32 PM
Subject: [STL Geocaching] Re: objectives. part 1
> Take it out of my geocaching.com annual membership!
>
> Even though I fully support cache identification,
> I would like to say this:
>
> Caches come in different shapes and sizes. One label
> size won't fit all.
>
> Many caches already have official labels, or have writing
> on them that identifies them as caches. In addition,
> the cache name, coordinates and internet addresses
> may have already been applied by the cache placer.
> The placer might have even added personal touches,
> like artwork. I'd hate to see labels placed on caches
> in a way that would take away from the creativity
> of the cache, or deface it.
>
> Will Jr. be able to take the label off easily so that
> mom can get her tupperware container back?
>
> We have to be careful not to become the cache police.
>
>
> Sleepy in Eureka
>
>
> Glenn Nash wrote:
>
> > sure did get quiet around here:-)
> >
> > -----------------------------
> > Some issues that were discussed at the all day Geocachers meeting
Saturday
> > involved cache identification.
> >
> > As we know all too well, proper identification of cache containers is
really
> > important. Many caches are not labeled very well. I know mine are not.
We
> > discussed identification labels. Something similar to the labels at
> > Geocaching.com but without the $2.00+ cost per label. Extensive testing
is
> > underway and so far we know what doesn't work! When these high quality
> > labels are off the drawing board and into production, I think we need to
> > implement a plan to label as many caches around here as we can. If we
each
> > take several labels to as many caches as we visit with instructions for
> > other cacher to take them and label the next few cache they visit, we
could
> > get most boxes properly labeled quickly. .. I think.
> >
> > So far the cost of research and development has been born by one
individual.
> > I think it has been a valet effort. Keep up the good work. :-)
Actually,
> > when label production starts, we should figure out how to spread the
costs
> > around.
> >
> > end of part one.
> > gln
> >
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