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General Geocaching Discussion / Re: Learning Sessions?
« Last post by Novac on February 04, 2012, 18:51:06 »
If you're looking to create an event, I would suggest contacting Allan at the Liverpool Public Library. When I reserved the room for my event in January I found out that LPL is in the process of creating something for geocaching (including caches in OLP) and maybe you could team up.
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General Geocaching Discussion / Learning Sessions?
« Last post by jeepcacher82 on February 04, 2012, 13:43:54 »
As a collective group of CNY Geocachers, I think we have a large body of knowledge related to geocaching (among other things).  There's a lot of things that I struggle with when it comes to geocaching and think that I could learn from my fellow cachers. So, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to provide some learning sessions on various topics related to geocaching. Some of things that I've thought about:

- Geocaching tools (GSAK, Mac Caching, Pocket Queries, etc)
- Solving Puzzles (I don't even know how to get started of some of these puzzles  ???)
- Making and hiding caching containers
- Caching safety (Identifying PI, trail safety, first aid kits, etc)
- Other topics?

I know everyone is super busy with their life, but if anyone would be willing to donate an hour or so to holding a session I would be willing to coordinate (reserving a room at a local library, setting up some powerpoint slides, helping develop the session, etc).

These are just some ideas that I've had. If there isn't any other interest, no big deal. Thanks for listening!  ;D
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Events & Organized Hunts / EVENT 02/29/12: Leap Day Ice Skating Fun!
« Last post by Novac on February 02, 2012, 08:48:59 »
http://coord.info/GC3BMRZ

Ice Skating Event on Leap Day. Meet and Greet with some skating fun. If you have never tried to ice skate now is the time to give it a whirl. If you don't want to skate, come mingle and cheer on your fellow cachers.
 
Location: SUNNYCREST RINK-- 698 Robinson Street, Syracuse-- Time: 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM (Rink closes at 10 PM)-- Free Skate, $3.00 Fee for skate rental. Remember this will help fill your Geo calendar on a special day and qualify you for the Leap Day Souvenir. Hope to see you there.
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General Geocaching Discussion / Cool idea for a caching container
« Last post by jeepcacher82 on February 01, 2012, 20:14:28 »
If you haven't seen this video yet, Sonny from The Podcacher Podcast posted a cool video for a cool caching container. Check it out!!

http://youtu.be/6GTEu2qM8x4
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Trackables & Swag / Re: Looking for input on the "oversized" TB Race
« Last post by jeepcacher82 on February 01, 2012, 20:11:49 »
Yes, my first event and I had an FTF. I still have the chip!!!  ;D
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Trackables & Swag / Re: Looking for input on the "oversized" TB Race
« Last post by Novac on January 18, 2012, 10:12:57 »
Jeep, were you FTF at that event? Finding the pink chip?
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Trackables & Swag / Re: Looking for input on the "oversized" TB Race
« Last post by Novac on January 18, 2012, 10:12:26 »
I've actually had this idea for 2 years. I announced the idea at TB Race 2050: The Checkered Flag (which you attended  :P) but slacked off this past year.
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Trackables & Swag / Re: Looking for input on the "oversized" TB Race
« Last post by jeepcacher82 on January 17, 2012, 22:52:50 »
Oh geeze... you're always thinking!!! This sounds like a lot of fun!!
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Trackables & Swag / Looking for input on the "oversized" TB Race
« Last post by Novac on January 17, 2012, 13:41:43 »
So this summer I am hoping to kick off a new TB Race. The theme of this race will be an "oversized" theme. Examples of this I have seen before are bowling balls, giant wooden utensils, cinder blocks, typewriters, and flamingo lawn ornaments. So instead of racing to a destination like last time, they will be on a race to be seen.

I know that points will come from multiple categories but the "big point" categories will be event attendance and discovery. After all, the point of novelty TBs are that many people get to see them.

One thing I would really like input on is the restrictions on what is allowed to enter. I am thinking that there should be a weight OR height/length minimum on each entry...so for instance a TB can only be entered if it weighs ten or more pounds or if it is longer than two feet in its smallest form (sorry, I'm not allowing a tape measure or ball of twine or anything tricky like that). In your opinion, what should the minimum weight and minimum length/height actually be? It has to be something inconvenient -- I want husbands to reach out to take it from an event and I want the wife to tell him, "There's no WAY we're taking that home!"  ;D And best of all, I want these items to be real discussion pieces at events...("Did you see that ______ at the TB table?!?")

If you have any other ideas on how this race might be better managed, please post here and let me know!
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New Users: Introduce yourself! / Re: New!
« Last post by jeepcacher82 on January 15, 2012, 22:52:43 »
Welcome!! We'll see you on the trail!
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