The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mark & Samuel Dowding
The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast is a show covering news, events and discussion on geocaching related topics - all in a light hearted style. Hosting is Mark. Come for the Geocaching, stay for the offensiving.
Why I Stopped Geocaching and what got me back in to geocaching.
Something a little different this week. It's sort of a vlog mixed with a podcast....a vlogcast if you will.
Fundraising…
We’re raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan – https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show…
Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
It wasn't meant to be, not one geocache was found this day. All down to not being prepared for a geocaching adventure.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
We accidentally go geocaching and find our 1000th cache.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
On This Weeks Show... Why I archived all my Geocaches. It's a very petty reason.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
Amy, Murphy and Mark continue training for the Macmillan Peak District Mighty Hike. This time in Chatsworth and Baslow, a 7.4 mile walk. Enjoy the views and the arguments along the way.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisin...
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisin...
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
I Am Running with Temporary Success from a Monstrous Vacuum by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
On This Weeks Show... Mark just can't find a Geocache anywhere.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
I discuss my reason for raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
Mark and Murphy out in Shepshed, Geocaching. This vlog is a story about finding a micro Geocache in the woods in the middle of winter.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisin...
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisin...
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
Banjo Short by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Danse Macabre - Busy Strings by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/
DNF A Geocache, But Find A Banksy Out and about #Geocaching with Sam and Murphy. The goal was to avenge a nemesis Geocache, but we may have stumbled upon a piece of Banksy art. Judge for yourself.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show...
Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
All Good In The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Serious Piano by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Geocaching HQ Appreciation Week Send cards and letters to:
Geocaching HQ
837 N 34th St, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98103
Showing our appreciation for the Geocaching app, during Geocaching HQ Appreciation Week.
Also, I'm sending a trackable out in to the world. Help name it and give it a mission.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
You've heard us, in the podcast, walking The Cloud Trail as part of our Mighty Hike training. This "video" of still shots, will hopefully give you an flavour of some of the sights we see during our walks.
Sam and Mark revisit the location of the first Geocache they found.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisin...
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraisin...
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
On This Weeks Show... Mark and Sam drop off a trackable, to send it on its way back to Scott Berks in Illinois.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: http://www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
See the video below for the route for the Macmillan Peak District Mighty Hike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qH53P1ehRA
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
On This Weeks Show... Day one of training for Amy, this episode was recorded whilst out walking in prep for the big one.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is
Amy: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-dawson18
Mark: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Thank you to Yvonne Brothers and Scott Berks, who both donated this week.
Contact the show... Website: www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
On This Weeks Show... Whats going on with our preparation for The Macmillan Peak District Mighty Hike.
Fundraising... We're raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
How much have we raised? Add link to Amy’s funding page.
Thank anonymous for $25 donation.
Feedback... From Sebastian, on YouTube
"Nature poo" issue is nothing unusual. Talking about it is the same as talking about any other of aspect of hiking, at least among hikers. :)
Questions from the audience... From @Seb_Mya on Twitter
I have some about the walk.
Do you like hiking at all?
Physical training is important but the real battle will be on a mental level - how will you prepare yourself for that.
Do you want to complete the walk no matter what (example: bad weather, injuries)?
General Topics... What is the difference between a walk and a hike - talk about how my PT says I should walk the dog and take a hike, as if the two are different.
So it seems that hiking and walking often are the same thing, and the best outdoors people have difficulty in drawing the line of when a walk becomes a hike. http://walking.yoexpert.com
How has training gone this week?
What have we ticked off the to do list?
Photos From Previous Hikes... Contact the show... Website: www.ohbeepgcp.com
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On this weeks show... Amy and Mark discuss The Macmillan Peak District Mighty Hike and how they're preparing for it.
Fundraising... I'm raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
On this weeks show... I'm out and about with Murphy. I ramble on a bit about why there are more urban Geocaches now than ever. Based on a conversation by the Geocaching Podcast team, during one of their Patreon only shows.
Fundraising... I'm raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
On this weeks show... There is a Geocache 129m away from where I am sat and another 394m away. I've lived in this place, during the week, for the last two years. Yet I still haven't even attempted to find these Geocaches. Why not?
- I'm saving them for when I NEED to find them for whatever reason, a streak, a milestone maybe.
- I'm lazy. I drive right past both of them on the way to and from work. Its effort to stop the car and have a look.
- One is overlooked by a house. That puts me off instantly.
- If I'm honest, I'd prefer to explore somewhere new. I can find these caches anytime.
Fundraising... Raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Donation page is https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ohbeep
About Macmillan - https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Contact the show... Website: www.ohbeepgcp.com
E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
On this weeks show... Geocaching.com news Let’s talk some more about geocache quality
I'm discussing the traits of a good Geocacher
- Log's DNF's - if its really missing, other than regular maintenance checks, this is the best way for the cache owner to find out if there is a potential issue.
- Carry out on the fly repairs to geocaches - often just replacing the paper, sometimes the container if damaged.
- Puts the cache back where it was found, not where they think it should go.
- Move that trackable on, don't just let it sit in the bottom of your gym bag.
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On this weeks show... MC Binary brings his rapping talents to breakdown what Geocaching is - check him out on Soundcloud: Geocaching by MC Binary
The song is that good, I decided to play it in its entirety as the sole content for this episode.
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On this weeks show... I settle the debate on if Geocaching is a game or a sport. The only difference between golf and Geocaching is one has a ball and the other has tupperware (other cache containers are available). Therefore, Geocaching is a sport.
I also examine some of the benefits of Geocaching, specifically the positives of being outdoors in nature:
- Being outdoors is our best source of vitamin d - which is beneficial to our immune systems.
- Improved sleep - Here's the link. Sleep patterns > Body Clock > The Suns's schedule. Spending time away from natural light breaks the chain and therefore our sleep patterns.
- Exercise - The benefits here are obvious. BUT, exercising outdoors - as opposed to a gym - can lead to more energy being exerted. Plus its more enjoyable being outdoors, so you're likely to do it longer.
- Mental Health - Improved attention span. Boosts serotonins (makes you feel good). Being out in nature increases activity in parts of the brain linked with empathy and emotional stability (urban environments can cause fear and anxiety).
#geocachingcreators... Sebastian's YouTube channel - His Coast to Coast series of videos shows off the North of England in all its glory.
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On this weeks show... It occurred to me the other day, while I was planning a day out Geocaching, that I actively avoid hide types and series types and vice versa on the caches I will do. Most notable on this list and why:
Won't Do's
Little Bridges series - they usually involve a single plank timber bridge over a ditch. That also means the cache is usually underneath the plank. I'm not getting on my hands and knees in the middle of winter weather, especially if its cold and wet.
Anything involving water - for obvious reasons.
Anything in the woods - spent too many Geocaching trips face down in muddy puddles in the woods for comfort.
Any involving steep inclines - Yes, I have slipped on several occasions.
Will Do's
Urban hides - Those with no mud
Hedgerows - The geocaches are easier to spot in winter
Church Micros - Mostly like urban geocaches
Any on a cycle route - flat, no mud
#geocachingcreators This Is Geocaching by The Downunder Geocaching Adventures of No Tomorrow
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On this weeks show... There have been lots of changes in technology in the six years since I started Geocaching. In this episode I talk about what has changed in the equipment I use. The answer is surprising.
Sebastian (from Twitter)
First two months I was using map printouts with a cross marking the spot - true treasure hunt. :) It was before smartphones - Nokia era.
StaticJay (Twitter)
I still use an entry level gpsr, when I can be bothered. But I mostly use what ever smart phone I have to hand at the time, due to it being a pain in the ass to load my Garmin.
#geocachingcreators Bob Billy's DNF Avenged - Cache Tales
Neil Moore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R47xx0W03Vg
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On this weeks show... Back to the new format. I will be talking about the little things I forgot when I was on my Geocaching hiatus:
- ICP = Ivy Covered Post. A cache hide I detest and try to avoid.
- Geocaching with a big format phone in one hand, a bouncy dog on the end of a lead in the other isn't easy. Oh and don't forget the poo bag.
I take it back about the quality of the Geocaches out there now. I did a series called Get Your Kicks by Bozzer123, that was well maintained, had some inventive caches and was a decent walk for the dog.
#geocachingcreators This shows #geocaching creator is Geocaching Gal, who has been live streaming her finds on Twitch. You can find her on Twitter as @geocachinggal and Twitch as not surprisingly Geocachinggal.
Contact the show... E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
Rock Intro 3 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Flighty Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100421 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
On this weeks show... Featuring special guest Mr Scott Berks of The Geocaching Podcast, with an exclusive announcement.
Song mention at the start of the conversation Geocaching by MC Binery
Miss Watto and I were recently doing a virtual cache in Loughborough (GC7B956 War Memorial #388 - Loughborough Carillon Tower by sixxdoguk).
Without giving too much away the cache required us to count the number of letters on the memorial plaques at the cache location. Mid-way through counting it occurred to me how foolish we must look to anyone passing by. The technique we both employed was the stand very close to the plaques and run our fingers along the surface to keep track of where we'd counted to.
We're both professional people, stood in a part, at a war memorial standing close to a wall counting letters. There are people I work with who use that park, anyone of them could have observed me.
Did this stop either of us? Not in the slightest. We were determined to get that find. Plus we were having a good afternoon caching, making the most of the good weather while it lasted.
Scott tells the story of Geocaching under an outdoor cinema screen and a really funny story about Walt Grogan face planting in to a pond.
#geocachingcreators Diary of Physicist Farmgirl by Debra Burris
Contact the show... E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
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On this weeks show... A newspaper story about two Geocachers who found £24k of heroin in Dundee, Scotland. Source: Dundee Evening Telegraph
Also, a sort of retro discussion on using a mobile phone or a GPSr for Geocaching. The Geogearheads show this week will be covering this topic in more detail.
Listener Questions... Two from the boys over at The Talking Crass Podcast.
What the hell is geocashing? Beat and I are intrigued!!
What is your best find?
GC13089 Cretehawser by broadsword
#geocachingcreators Thinks I've seen in the creator community that I want to share.
A video from The Creative Guy, who was given the following challenge.
I was given a challenge to build a geocache with only things in my garage, within two hours. Oh did I mention that I've been up since 4am?
Contact the show... E-mail: ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @Ohbeepgcp
Way back in March 2016 Scott Berks (of Geocaching Podcast fame) released a little Fisher Price man in to the world, its mission to wing its way to me in Nottingham.
Check the little feller out here.
The original mission was:
"Originally trying to get to Nottingham"
Well he made it to Nottingham, after a 2.5 year 21600 mile journey.
Now its my turn to return him.
Contact the show: Email - ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast... Mark reintroduces the show, giving a bit of an update on why. Nothing exciting really in this episode. It's good to be back.
Contact the Show... E-mail - ohbeeppodcast@gmail.com
Twitter - @Ohbeepgcp
Its been two years since we shut the doors on the old Oh Beep! Geocaching podcast. It will never return in that old format.
However, I have plans to return it as a short form podcast. Simple, single topic episodes between 15 and 20 minutes in length.
Why? I miss Geocaching and I miss podcasting about it.
That and I need something to occupy my mind and keep me out of trouble.
Doctor D may make the (very) odd appearance. I doubt it, but it would be nice to catch up with his exploits. Those episodes may be a little longer though.
This Week.. Moan-A-Lot joins us to share some of his Geocaching rants.
Rant 1. People who don't log their finds on the listing site.
Doctor D finally moves on the Evil Feathers TB.
Ask Doctor D.. From Docfirewoman
How do you get your Geocaching mojo back?
Rant 2. Lamp post Geocaches in the UK compared with the USA.
Rant 3. Doctor D's poor attempts at Geocache maintenance.
Doctor D goes on strike, again, due to lack of quality Geocaches.
Rant 4. We all hate multi's, but all our favourite Geocaches are multi's.
Rant 5. The Geocaching app and other apps.
Rant 6. Arrogant alarm clocks.
Rant 7. Experienced Geocachers complaining about not being able to find your Geocache, which was an easy find for a first timer.
Rant 8. People who complain co-ords are out, despite 120 people before finding the Geocache exactly where it was hidden.
Rant 9. People putting Geocaches back where the THINK it should be hidden, despite the owners original intent.
Rant 10. Why we don't like urban caches
Rant 11. Reviewers who have their favourite Geocachers.
Rant 12. Geocachers who will take to social media to complain but don't approach the person they have issue with directly.
Rant 13. The Geocaching police.
Rant 14. Buried Geocaches.
Rant 15. Geocaching police who don't like people putting a new series in the same place as an archived series.
Find Moan-A-Lot at his Facebook group Geocachers Anonymous
Rant 16. Logging Geocaches as a team.
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This Week... Dannon, from Team Pugatch, joins us for discussion about Geocaching, his youtube channel and beer. Plus a lot more.
Check out Danno's Youtube channel, Get Lost! with Team Pugatch https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsXnx4NLwibRXFB9lgfo4Q/videos
Danno did a brilliant video advertising his appearance:
https://youtu.be/ghXOorrVFj4
Follow Danno on Twitter at @dannopugatch
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Back in October 2013 the GeogearHeads podcast (www.geogearheads.com) did an episode about the History of Podcasting (www.cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-093-history-of-podcasting). This episode featured Rob Walch, from media hosting site Libsyn.
Without the above podcast episode there would be no Oh Beep! After hearing it, we had a "we can do that" mentality.
To take things full circle. Back in April 2016 DarrylW4 conducted a series of interview with geocaching podcasters. Profiling each one and why they do it. Those profiles were never released to the GGH feed.
This episode is the audio from the Oh Beep! session. The hope is that someone hearing this will have a "I can do that" moment and start their own podcast.
We'd like to thank the GeoGearHeads and DarrylW4 for all they have done to help us over the years.
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Another out and about episode. We attempt an 8 stage multi geocache, with the aid of the Geocaching Buddy app.
The Geocache:
GC3MZRH Jubilation by kitty baily.
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This week's show is recorded entirely out and about, whilst we're geocaching. Doctor D was given the task of find three geocaches using only screenshots from Google Earth.
First Geocache GC6GNJB - VS #635 Castle Donington A cache by rr300tdi
Second Geocache GC5W2KD REALLY SideTracked - Castle Donnington A cache by stuarthowe11
Third Geocache - GC5JVPZ Little Bridges #394 - Gloucestershire Homecoming by Teamtriplet
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This Week.. Geocaching in Turkey
Pokemon Go
Last Week.. Geocaching in war torn Turkey
The geocaches
GC5E5DH - T Kara N Kierons Olu Deniz Beach by blokiebloke
GC58WPV - Kieron N Karas Living Statues Fethiye by blokiebloke
News.. Georgia man gets lost while 'geocaching' in the Everglades (from www.nbc-2.com)
Ask Dr D.. Geocaching or Pokemon Go?
Dumb Stuff Oh Beepers Do.. What country were we in?
Negotiations with market stall owners
Feel the wrath
Dr D’s Facts of the Uselessness.. The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. Tom Baker joins cast of Star Wars Rebels animated series - www.doctorwhonews.net/l
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This Week… Dr D shares his feelings about people with no pens
Live recording of Dr D tasting his number one rated hot chocolate
Last Week.. Geocaching with StaticJay and Moan-A-Lot:
GC5CRB6 Molten Glass Arrangement A cache by KaosCL
GC66CQA Prestwold Amble by PlasmaWave
The series consists of 27 caches in total including two mystery bonus's
Also attempted the Gravely Hollow series and StatocJay attempted GC32REK Cold War Cache by jacaru:
GC50YGN Gravelly Hollow #01 Bright Eyes A cache by glamrockangels
News.. Changes to the placing of caches/events in the UK (From forums.groundspeak.com)
Another bomb scare (From www.ketv.com)
Dr D’s Hot Chocolate Review... www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Get stuck (From Geocacher Rescued By Fire Brigade marcusmaximi.com)
Archive “classic” caches without considering putting them up for adoption.
Here are the steps to transfer the ownership of your geocache:
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Log in to your Geocaching account and visit the adoption page.
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Enter the GC code (GCXXX) and click "Lookup"
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Enter the username of the new owner and click "Go"
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Click on "Send Adoption Request"
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The potential new cache owner will receive an email.
Where to list your caches for adoption www.adoptacache.guilduk.com
Ask Dr D.. From ScrapCat…
How does Dr D feel about people who "forgot their pens" so they didn't sign the log but claims the find?
GGH Tips… When approaching a Chamber of Commerce or Tourism Bureua for support of your #geocaching event or trail, have numbers ready for how it can help the local businesses. Craig of the West Bend Chamber of Commerce shared their experience on GGH196 and that's a good place to start. You can find that through the link to the show notes below;
http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-196-community-partnership-i
Cache Or Trash… A logbook (bit of paper), in a plastic bag, wedges into the crack of a wall. No container.
Challenge Dr D… He didn’t place a cache for the visit of StaticJay
What’s Murphy Been Up To… Met some new cow friends.
Dr D’s Facts of the Uselessness… The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. Dalek sells for record 38k (From www.doctorwhonews.net)
The weeks show features Dave DeBaeremaeker, worldwide geocaching legend and Canadian. We discuss his road trip across Canada.
Check out his blog Only Googlebot Reads This Blog at debaere.blogspot.co.uk.
Dave defines the Canadian phrase hoser
Bob & Doug, ice rinks, depression siphon
New Top Gear or old Top Gear - has to be old for Dave.
Discussion about Dave's photography during the trip.
The zombie geocache:
GC3DYQY Z.E.S.T.
Discussion about Lego minifigs
Relevant links: debaere.blogspot.co.uk
geosnippitsreboot.com
www.geogearheads.com
www.bricklink.com
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This Week.. Whereigo in Nottingham
Dr D thinks like a lady
Last Week.. Found our 900th geocaching GC5R2HJ Pandora's Puzzles #1: Magic Box by kelex
https://ktch.tv/7wv4
https://ktch.tv/7wvY
Whereigo GC5T15F Robin Hood Adventure by SkyBluesBazza & Spire67
News.. Nerdfitness.com How to Build an Active, Outdoor Lifestyle With Your Kids also the book levelupyourlife.nerdfitness.com
"Bomb" in the tree turns out to be Geocache (From www.wiesbaden112.de)
Feedback.. From Seb Mya
Hi! I have a request for advice.
I'll be in the area Lincoln-Sheffield-Nottingham. Any caches worth recommendation? Any I must do?
GCG0G7 Lady Chatterley's Cache by BountyHunter1
GC27063 CASTLE ROCK EARTHCACHE - NOTTINGHAM by northking
GC3BRKM Nottingham Central Library by jacaru
GC32REK Cold War Cache by jacaru
GCMJKZ Fairey Battle by Fleetwinders adopted by John + Carol
GC2024 Major Oak by Lozsing & Richard
Ask Dr D..
Hey guys! Doc Firewoman here. I had a question I thought would be good for ask Dr. D. I'm sure I'm not the only lady geocacher out there who geocaches alone a lot of the time.
And that got me to thinking about safety.
So I'm curious what tips for women geocachers Dr. D might have to stay safe out there.
Saying hello from Arkansas.
Thanks y'all
I'm going to the whoop the hell plumb outta you
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. GEOCACHING IN RED ROCK CANYON
Geocaching Kaity
https://youtu.be/cHKViNtbVsU
Cache or Trash.. Is this a real Geocache.
Hidden in a spy restaurant in America. You need a password to enter the building. Once in you get to explore hidden passageways, bookcases that are doors and sections of the Berlin Wall. The Geocache container itself is an ammo can.
https://youtu.be/DjR6OZw25_U
https://youtu.be/iCQEc736GO4
GGH Tips..
One of the tips on "GGH 202: Randomize XXXIX" was the option to lock your trackables. Scrapcat shared that tip which prevents any further logging of a trackable you own (like when it's number gets posted to social media and you're flooded with logs). Read more in her blog post (follow the link to the show notes) and check out that episode for many more tips.
http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-202-randomize-xxxix
Challenge Doctor D.. January - Find and log on geocaching.com 5 geocachee
February - Find and log at least one geocache from an alternative listing site
March - Get rid of his new trackable, at an event/geocache and NOT at the bottom of the River Trent
April - Hide a geocache for StaticJay to find when comes over later in the month
Dr D’s Facts of the Uselessness.. The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. The BBC has announced the cast for the new Doctor Who Spin off, Class, as the series begins filming today.
The eight part series will star young new talentsGreg Austin, Fady Elsayed, Sophie Hopkinsand Vivian Oparah.
They will be joined by Katherine Kelly, as she takes the role of a teacher and powerful new presence at Coal Hill School.
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This Week.. Geocaching and zombies
Scotts geocaching bag tips
BananaSource does something dumb with an “archived” geocache
Last Week.. Scott warned us that after so many episodes podcasting would become a chore. After so many episodes it wasn’t podcast that became a chore, it was geocaching. Very little of note is happening in this space anymore. How can you tell?
News.. Geocaching mentioned on IZombie
Everett Geocache Hunt Finds Explosives (From http://myeverettnews.com)
Feedback.. Apparently Chicago and Detroit aren’t US states - thanks to Marcus Maximi and DarrylW4 for point this out to us.
Lucie Melen adds to the list of Doctor Who related Geocaches for Doctor D’s world tour.
I found a cache in Cardiff at the weekend that you would have liked!
GC1A119 - Who Was Here 3: The Runaway Nan-O What A Liberty
Another of the caches that take you to filming locations for the Doctor Who series, though in this case it was actually a Christmas Special (The Runaway Bride).
Ask Dr D..
Hello Dr D
I hope that you've enjoyed the Christmas season and that you got everything you ever wished for.
Well here's the thing. I was lucky enough to be given a brand new geocaching bag. My old one had served me for 5 years and had finally fallen apart, not helped by driven over by an idiot when I was out recently but that's another story.
I think that is is the time to have a good clear out of my old bag and only put into it things which I really need when I'm out geocaching. So here's my question, what should I put into my bag to ensure that I a) travel light but b) have everything I need?
Look forward to hearing intelligent, well considered input.
Thanks
Matt
Bingothebountyhunter
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do..
From Marie Pickard
Dumb Stuff Geocachers do: leave a biro pen in their trouser pocket after a days caching = a load of washing ruined by ink!
Also..
BananaSource dumbly didn’t check a Geocaches status before deciding it was part of an archived series. Turning a short walk into a long walk, as he had to go back to put the cache in its hiding place. GC4CT99 part of The Kids Collection in Diseworth
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. Geocaching With My Dad by GeoPat92
https://youtu.be/jveO8QSaNTM
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. Series 10 begins filming in May
Matt Smith is open to doing some Big Finish Doctor Who audio plays
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Intro… StaticJay rant about Moan-A-Lot
Moan-A-Lots new FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509075679399447/
Countries we’ve experienced?
Before you go - In date passport - Miss Watto’s ran out before we went to Ireland
Do you even need a passport?
Think about what you wear when when travelling, it can cause an inconvenience at the airport.
Mobile data - after breathing and a passport, the most important thing for most modern travellers. Jamie got a good deal on his. I used EE add on (#5 per day for 100mb of data) 3 feel at home PAYG 15 quid top up, has went up to 25 I think. But 20GB data good calls and text packge. Need to check country's available. In a previous conversation with DW4 he mentions that in the states you roam to T-Mobile with it and they are shit out of the city.
Travel insurance - compare the market sites are ok, but there is a reason that cheapest deal is so cheap. This is one area I won’t skimp on. I use my bank acc. Most people forget to check if their bank offers this as part of their acc and end up paying for a service that have already paid for. E1 11 form.
How much luggage? Can you get away with travelling light; ie, one carry on bag with a few bits of clothing in? Remember who you are travelling with. When I travel with Miss Watto, I know we’ll need to pay the extra for putting luggage in the hold.
Be aware of how much you can take, weight restrictions and size restrictions.
Consult the locals - It’s an internet world and we’re geocachers, it’s a small but mostly friendly community. Find a FB group for the area you’re visiting and get as much local knowledge as you can. Not only about Geocaches, but also places to visit, eat, stay etc.
Geocaching - Pick out some of the more interesting caches in the place you are going.
Pre-load them on to your GPSr - CHECK that the GPSr is working BEFORE you leave home (mine wasn’t).
GoPro have linked up with Periscope
Be aware of any rules for the place you’re visiting. In Cuba GPSr’s and phones with location trackers are illegal.
Geocache in North Korea GC2BE9D GC2BE9DОва е дел од текстот кој ќе се Test
Coming up on the show Scott Berks stands in for Doctor D
Dave Dabaere talks about travelling west in Canada
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This Week.. Daleks and geocaching
Cache or trash
Facebook live
Last Week.. 2:51 Dublin baby. Check out www.ohbeep.com/86 for our review. Also GC43 GeoTours & Winter Insanity a blog post by Sarah Murphy for her take on the weekend.
Feedback.. 3:42 Thank you to listener Mike Pacholik
I hope you guys have received your package.
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy the show. I listen on my way to work and on my way home from work. My drive is around 1 1/2 hours. I have never laughed so much listening to a podcast. I sometimes have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard. An awesome father and son podcast.
So thank you
From Yorkshire Yellow
Hi Mark.
Saw this and thought of you & Dr D.
Regards,
Yorkshire Yellow
www.geocaching.com/blog/2016/01/its-bigger-on-the-inside-who-regeneration-gc5zfga-geocache-of-the-week/
Thoughts on Podcasting and How it Helps People.. 15:11 Ask Dr D.. 20:20 A Doctor D question - How would the Daleks be helpful in Geocaching?
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. 25:31 Hide caches in roadside hedgerows. Rarely paying attention to maintenance periods of the year (check season). From experience we have found shredded cache containers as a result of hedgerow maintenance.
From nfuonline.com
You are not allowed to cut or trim your hedgerow between 1 March and 31 August
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. 27:47 Now That's What I Call Caching! 11 - The Dorset Drive By Movie by Terrapintim
https://youtu.be/XZihq4LedJQ
blamemoanalot.. 29:21
The get moan-a-lot 100 followers on Twitter worked. He now has 110 :D
Cache or Trash.. 31:28 From DarrylW4
GC684NG HNY16 - Walking the Nosey Noisy Noodle Noggin
Intercaching.com
GGH Tips.. 37:53 On GGH204 debaere recommended the "Google Translate" app for translating #geocache pages in other languages. http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-204-road-caching-viii
Challenge Doctor D.. 39:53 Find and log on geocaching.com 5 geocaches. NOT ACHIEVED
Challenge for February - Find and log one Geocache from an alternative listing site.
News.. 44:03 No Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches Event this year (From www.hhandcc.co.uk)
Facebook live streaming, roll out began in December (from uk.pcmag.com)
The company is testing the feature with a "small percentage" of regular, non-famous U.S. users on iPhones
You can share a live video by tapping Update Status and selecting the Live Video icon
When you end your live broadcast it will be saved on your Timeline like any other video
Found Footage Flick Seekers Will Make You Think Twice About Geocaching (From www.dreadcentral.com)
Dr D’s Facts of the Uselessness.. 49:22 An American purchased Napoleons penis for $40000
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. 53:14 https://youtu.be/9letWlbKN9c
Steven Moffatt is leaving the show. Now new Who until 2017.
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StaticJay and BananaSource relive their experience of Geocaching in Dublin and Bray (where they did Europe's First Geocache)
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Forget to ensure GPSr before leaving home, BananaSource's found that his Garmin was bricked when he tried to use it in Ireland.
Main Discussion.. Miss Watto has a mishap in Bray
5 Favourite Geocaches of the Weekend 7:15
Multi - http://coord.info/GC5219K #3 - A History of Bray: The Victorian Promenade
Letterbox - http://coord.info/GC5CP47 Cache In - Trash Cache
http://coord.info/GC43 Europe’s Oldest
Virtual http://coord.info/GCE388 Stiffy By The Liffey
Webcam http://coord.info/GCJKTN Gardiner's Treat
One’s for the future.. http://coord.info/GCM7R6 Northside Pub Crawl - 16 stages
http://coord.info/GCJJVZ Southside pub crawl - 22 stages
Questionable Quality Geocaches.. http://coord.info/GC618EK Spire View
http://coord.info/GC4557H Market Hall
Other Caches Mentioned http://coord.info/GC5D1BP 02 Cliff Walk - Bray Head Rocks
http://coord.info/GC4ATGB Vesicular basalt
http://coord.info/GC5NQY6 Ha'penny Bridge
Related Content to Check Out.. Sarah Murphy's blog - thegeocachingjunkie.wordpress.com
Gallery from the weekend - www.ohbeep.com/dublin
Video from the weekend
https://youtu.be/uirRnfYMfo8
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge.. 4:25 Hi Mark,
So how many of the 12 Challenges did Oh Beep manage to achieve? How many of the caching resolutions you made last January did you manage? Can you remember what they were????? The ones below were ours:
- To find 3000 caches this year - this was hard work and wouldn't have been achievable without (and you won't believe this!!) Moan-a-Lot's help and the rest of Team Compass
- To try and clear a 10km radius from house - we have done well but too many people putting new caches out!!!! Plus there are numerous puzzles I am still working my way through
- To clear at least another 60 days from our date found calendar (currently at 242/366). - completed although we still need 2 days to complete every date. One date in Jan and then the elusive Feb 29th
- To complete and find at least 10 Challenge caches - we have been completing Challenge caches on and off throughout the year - the ones we have mainly focused on though were the 3000 caches in a year and cache everyday for a full year
- To complete DT grid. Still need: got it down to 4 from 11 to do: 1-4 / 2.5-4.5 / 4-4 / 5-4 - so this is going on our list for this coming year
- To cache in at least 10 more English counties (currently 31/46) now on 44/46. Complete as only need Dorset & Isle of Wight now
- Find some Little Quest Caches (currently 1/48) – to get us into double figures at least - now got 10/48. This is good to say we still only had 1 by the beginning of August
- To find 20 more caches to help go towards completing the Jasmer Challenge (caches placed – months since geocaching began) - (140/176) : Now got 161/188
- To complete caches placed (days).
- Find any caches in area with favourite points of over 25 - didn't quite manage this. Out of 145 caches with favourites of 25 or over within a 10km radius from home we still need to find 17 of them (some are puzzles :( and a couple are disabled) BUT we have found 128 of them.
If you are continuing with challenges this year could listeners send in ideas and you and Sam could chose the one to do???? Happy New Year to you all - hope it's a good one Denise (and Ady) Challenge Doctor D.. 17:31 Doctor D is challenged to find and log 5 Geocaches by the time we record the next episode.
Ey Up Me Duck December Challenge Winner.. 19:20
From Scott Berks.. 19:20
Team Box or Daddy Box
http://coord.info/GC3954G
Why? Presents come in a box!
Scott note: For the record, Team Box (a real caching team in Chicago) is NOT a lesbian caching couple, We at the Chicago Geocaching Podcast checked, and were sorely disappointed.
Light em up
http://coord.info/GC53AKY
Light… as in XMAS lights! BOOM!
From Karthryn Trevor.. 26:52
Hi can I enter the challenge as I have found every one so far except for number Four and FTF on the first day this is so going to wind up moan a lot so worth entering as he has only done one so far and that was a joint FTF with trevorsilk the OH of me
Kathryn Trevor aka Trevorsilk
Our Goals for 2015.. 30:43 Find 365 caches
Found 267
Hide more caches, in particular our Doctor Who related cache
We hid two new geocaches
GC658F7
GC5Q87X
Have fun
We think we achieved this
Attend more events
We attended 2
As a stretch goal, fill in our Geocaching calendar dates
No idea how we did on this one
Things we achieved, but hadn't planned.. 37:19 Did the KT Power Trail with Moan-A-Lot
Found our first virtual GCG0G7 Lady Chatterley's Cache by BountyHunter1
Our Goals for 2016.. 38:56 Find Europe's oldest Geocache GC43 Europe's First by Chris O'Byrne
Attend an event in Dublin GC67PPQ Oh Beep! & StaticJay Come to Bray by sarahmur
Geocache exclusively, for a month each, using the alternative Geocaching listin websites
www.navicache.com
terracaching.com
www.opencaching.org.uk
Do the Hatley Heart Attack series (479 caches)
Continue with filling our Geocaching calendar
Doctor D's Facts Of The Uselessness.. 43:50 Jesus wasn't born when we think he was, according to the Pope.
Gas wasn't used as a weapon in WW2.
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CacheZilla returns for our Christmas special. She helps BananaSource with accents and answers WashKnights 20 Geocaching Questions - check out his blog at washknight.wordpress.com.
Below are the questions:
1) When and how did you get into Geocaching?
2) Do you remember your first find?
GC17AGB CW #2 Calverton/Woodborough circular by ken.brown66
3) What device(s) do you use for locating caches?
4) Where do you live and what is your local area like for geocaching? (Density/quality/setting etc)
5) What has been your most memorable geocache to date, and why?
6) List 3 essential things you take on a geocaching adventure excluding GPS, pen and swaps
7) Other than geocaches and their contents, what is the weirdest thing you have discovered whilst out caching?
8) On a scale of 1 – 10 where 1 is I am obsessed by numbers and 10 is I am all about the experience and the quality of each individual cache. Where do you put yourself?
9) Describe one incident that best demonstrates the level of your geocaching obsession
10) Have you picked up any caching injuries along the way?
11) What annoys you most about other geocachers?
12) What is the dumbest thing you have done whilst out caching?
13) What do your non-caching family and friends think of your hobby?
14) What is your default excuse you give to Muggles who ask what you are up to or if you need help
15) What is your current Geocaching goal, if you have one?
16) Do you have a nemesis cache that despite multiple attempts you have been unable to find?
17) What 3 words or phrases best sum up what Geocaching means to you
18) What prompted you to start blogging about Geocaching?
19) Which of your own blog entries are you most proud of?
20) Which other Geocaching blogs do you enjoy reading?
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This Week.. Who’s that trip trapping over my bridge
Muggled while NOT Geocaching
A Moan-A-Lot exclusive
Climb a mountain from your armchair
Last Week.. GC5YEGQ - KIKUCHIS KASTLE KACHE by Kikuchis. Periscope video: http://www.ohbeep.com/kastle (Doctor D manages to insult ‘muricans)
GC3H3TD - Phooning in Derby by Grant & LisaX
GC5DR7B - Off Beam by TeamSummers1. Periscope video: http://www.ohbeep.com/derbymicro (More offensiving)
https://youtu.be/K9iR6sLwDKY
Discussion about How To Fix Geocaching blog post on www.ohbeep.com - go to www.ohbeep.com/fixgeocaching to read the full post. Main complaints we’ve noticed from Geocachers:
- Traditionals aren’t what they used to be
- New geocachers are to blame for the poor quality of caches hidden
- New cachers don’t know what they’re doing
- New cachers ask stupid questions
- Established cachers are cliquey and unwelcoming
Ask Dr D.. From Brilang
Dear Dr. D. Is Wales a separate country from England? Why/why not? Are there border guards & crossings?
From StridentUK
You’re going for a “troll” cache under a footbridge. You touch the container just as you lose your footing and... plop… the cache falls straight in to the fast moving stream and starts bobbing down the river.
What could you do? (What “should” you do?)
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Get muggled during a Periscope recording showing a cool #sightsofgeocaching.
GC43CQN Hard Boiled Egg for Tea by cerises and Team-Triplet
Periscope videos:
http://www.ohbeep.com/muggle1
http://www.ohbeep.com/muggle2
Also going out Geocaching, at night, without a torch whilst also Periscoping for all to see the dumbness.
GeoPauls Video Of The Week..
blamemoanalot..
A rare moment caught on film. Moan-A-Lot smiling. Even rarer, Moan-A-Lot dancing. Thanks to Kathryn Trevor for sharing this with the whole of Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.trevor/posts/10156316023295331
GGH Tips.. Want to watch the journey of a #Geocaching.com trackable? You can click on the the "View in Google Earth" link from the trackable's page to download a KML file which opens in Google Earth allowing you to fly along the stops. That was just one of the many fun topics in "GGH 162: Randomize XXXI."
http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-162-randomize-xxxi
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge/ Our attempt at the November Challenge failed miserably.
www.ohbeep.com/meetingplace
GC5M9RH - Memories Series – Our Meeting Place (re-sited) by Ey up me duck
Decembers Challenge
For those in Notts, they have to find 2 of the new Christmas caches that are going out daily. For others, 2 caches with Christmas related words in title.
From Lucie Meelen
Hello lovely lads. Here is my entry for the Christmas-related Cache Challenge. Someone has to go for the religious side of Christmas, and it might as well be me.
So my two are "Christchurch" (how much more Christmas-related can you get?) and "Father, Son and Holey Post". And just in case you're not at all religious and/or a Life of Brian fan, I realised when doing the screen shot that my next cache could also be construed as Christmas-related! "Brian Revisited".
Thank you and a very happy Christmas to you both and the rest of the family. smile emoticon xxx
Patreon.. Thank you DarryW4 and Gary Robbins for their support of the show
News.. Reported bomb found outside Rohnert Park gym turns out to be geocaching stash (From pressdemocrat.com)
Mountain Day marked with release of Google Street View images of Snowdon (From grough.co.uk)
Armchair mountaineers can now make the journey to the top of Wales’s highest peak from the comfort and warmth of their homes.
Snowdon’s main paths are among those that can now be seen on Google’s Street View service.
Geocaching on Emmerdale (BananaSource actually had to scrub his ears and eyes with bleach after watching this)
Feedback.. From Tony Liddell
Dr D’s Facts of the Uselessness.. New York build on Bristol
Nylon named after New York and London
Channel tunnel could have been built 100 years ago
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. 14 brilliant Easter eggs you might have missed in Doctor Who series 9 (From radiotimes.com)
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Geocache in Croatia Jamie mentioned:
GC322MF - Zadar Sea Organ
https://youtu.be/myV3E9uREuI
Jamie is falling our with Ingress, we also have a discussion about its future.
Sarah Murphy has arranged an event for our visit to Ireland in January GC67PPQ Oh Beep! & StaticJay Come to Bray
Who will we eat first in Ireland in a survival situation?
Pinhole cameras
https://youtu.be/wtZOWEB_wcI
GoPro cameras
Osmo cameras - my mistake, during the recording I called it an Osme camera
Geocaching.com intro app - they've taken a previously buried feature from the paid app and put it front screen on their intro app. This is the ability to drop in to your devices navigation app and have turn by turn guidance to the cache ground zero.
UK Geocaching Podcast - episode mentioned Pod 49.5 – The Rock Chalk Chat!
Discussion about new geocachers and people blaming them for everything.
James first cache GC11XQQ - Lurgan Park No.1 - Squirrels Hideout
Beer mentioned in the podcast Old Golden Hen
This Week.. Follow up on our Wherigo adventure
UK have idiot muggles too
Did we cause a bomb scare?
Doctor Who beer
Funny street names
Last Week.. 1:08 On episode 80 (www.ohbeep.com/80) you will have heard us out and about doing a Wherigo (Tempus Fugit), which we didn’t find due to the app crashing.
We checked the previous logs and it seems that we weren’t the only ones who it crashed for. Seems it happened in the same stage for a number of people, using different devices on the hunt.
Shout out to Sarah Murphy (aka The Geocaching Junkie) who has a very good Geocaching related blog. As requested by Moan-A-Lot.
Cache On Wheels has also joined the Periscopes. Expect some deep dive information filled scopes.
Ask Dr D.. 7:09
I have a question for Dr D if he doesn't log his finds, how does he keep track of which caches he has already found?
Keep up the great work guys :)
Look forward to the next podcast,
Bye
Damian
There may be a competitor for Ask Doctor D...in the form of Dear Geocache Guy
https://youtu.be/eb1LofWmt4w
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. 13:14 From Geolumpiz 2016
When you realise you walked straight past a possible FTF on a #geocache while doing a series
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. 14:43 Geocaching | T5 compilation #5 by tehjimos
https://youtu.be/-ljoTDP5IFo
GGH Tips.. 15:56 A bit different this week. DarrylW4, co-host of GeoGearHeads, has been playing with the Apple Watch and a couple of Geocaching apps.
https://youtu.be/MR8JKi7XIQE
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge/#blamemoanalot.. 16:57 November Challenge:
To Find either 1 cache in another country or 2 caches in 2 counties
Entries from Eric Beal and Lucie Melen
From Eric..
We are entering the eye up me duck challenge this month with two caches in two different county. The first is -GC65JZT- Stockton Springs 8 that is in Waldo County, Maine.
The second is -GC1M8P1- Glover's wig that is in Cumberland County, Maine.
Glover's wig cache was out last cache to get for completing the Fizzy Challenge which I sled down the hill and ripped open my finger nail, while my wife was rapping it up I wish MoanALot was there so I could blame him.
Thanks for a great podcast,
Eric Beal
Decembers Challenge
For those in Notts, they have to find 2 of the new Christmas caches that are going out daily. For others, 2 caches with Christmas related words in title.
News.. 26:25 Geocaching.com making reviewers reveal themselves? This was discuss on episode 427 of The Geocaching Podcast. Our view:
- How will this be enforced?
- Why just new reviewers?
- Why not give existing reviewers a period of time to decide if they want to carry on under the new rules or step down?
- Why make them reveal themselves anyway? Seems like trouble waiting to happen.
Police confused by 'concerning' item in 'worrying location' - turns out to be a geocache (From www.falmouthpacket.co.uk). Oh the shame, its in the UK.
"For geocache enthusiasts out there, please continue to enjoy yourselves but do think about the item your are leaving and make sure it is marked as a geocache, the contents can be seen and be sure it cannot be mistaken for something harmful.
"Finally think about where you are placing it and who might need to know it is there."
Speculation about the "worrying location" included a rabbit hole or a water drainage system, possibly in Penrose woods, while one commenter said the "device" looked like " three tins of beans in some fishnet stockings."
There has been a bit of a bomb scare on one of the GWW Series caches, we did a couple of weeks ago (check www.ohbeep.com/79 to hear our adventures from that series). The cache in question is No Re-Morse GC5VQ7E. Note from the CO:
An update: Notts police have this cache in their possession and will be returning it to us sometime this week, this cache will be moved as it was muggled in it's recent location and reported as a bomb sigh please hang in there while we try and rectify this and find a new place to hide it
Feedback.. 37:30 From StridentUK
From Moan-A-Lot
Also from StridentUK Residence of Butthole Lane Dump Their Street Name
Where we’ve been/Where we’ll be.. 41:27 BananaSource appeared on a special Caching In The North West episode (LANMonkeys Geocaching Summit 2015)
https://youtu.be/oQ2g2ytb_AU
BananaSource will also be on a special Cache and Release podcast on 13th December.
On December 24th (US time) BananaSource will also be on GeoGearHeads, joining Darryl, The Bad Cop and Scott Berks to discuss Live Streaming
Dr D’s Facts of the Uselessness.. 45:30 Turn your Xbox 360 in to an X Box One
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. 46:35 Capaldi to stay on for another year as the Doctor (From mirror.co.uk)
"Peter is keen to complete three years playing the Doctor to round off his storylines. That will take us until the end of next year. After that, who knows?”
However, the new series might be made up of several feature-length episodes rather than 13 shows.
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Ey Up Me Duck Challenge.. Octobers winner Anteaus
Scott Berks
Gave ya three in case you thought I might be reaching with one of them.
Blob-Fred J Dukes
GC3RWJ4
The Blob was a horror movie in the 50’s. Horror goes with Halloween.
W.T. Evil
GC2012P
Evil and Halloween go hand in hand
Belmont Cemetery 1881
GC1E0PZ
Cemetery’s and halloween, a perfect combination.
Brilang
I have just reviewed my October finds to date, and I see I have found several caches that could meet the theme of this month's challenge.
Whatcom Spirit Quest -- Maple Falls GC139FP (found just outside a cemetery)
R.I.P. MARQUEZ GC1WE06 (found just outside a cemetery)
Dead Men Tell No Tales Pirate Cache GC11WT2
Dead Reckoning GC5X3NJ
November Challenge:
To Find either 1 cache in another country or 2 caches in 2 counties
Patreon Thank You’s… StaticJay was FTF on our Patreon page.
Damian The Aussie got STF
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Ask Dr D… Before we get into the main audio, there is a special Ask Dr D this week. Recorded live on Periscope, on the way to meeting Moan-A-Lot.
This Week.. A departure from our normal format. This show was recorded whilst doing the GWW series by -=MMT=- Seri & T907. We were joined by Moan-A-Lot and The Silent Searcher, it soon becomes apparent where the names come from.
For a full list of the caches in this series go to www.ohbeep.com/gwwseries
Not all of the normal show is mission as Moan-A-Lot manages a Dumb Stuff moment (listen for the splash), Doctor D gets us lost and our usual Benny Hill humour shines like a beacon in the Geocaching wilderness.
Also, if you want to actually see some of the series, we recorded video of some of the caches. For that go to www.ohbeep.com/gww
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This Week.. Come Geocache hiding with us, live on Periscope
New geocaching location based game TapTag
StaticJay isn't happy with Dr D
HHH, from GSRP, does something dumb
Lucie Melen wants to know Dr D's opinion on all the **** days
Moan-A-Lot inspires us #blamemoanalot
Last Week.. Live cache hiding on Periscope. Join us while we hide That Donkey Looks A Bit Pony GC658F7. The audience helped us hide the cache and pick the D/T rating. Thanks especially to Cache On Wheels for her advice from the perspective of a wheelchair user.
News.. New geo-location based game TapTag (From www.taptagit.com)
Rangers lead walks to Peak District plane wrecks and hidden 'letterboxes' (From www.grough.co.uk)
Let’s Look for Letterboxes, an exploration of the moors of Kinder Scout above Edale to seek out hidden ‘letterboxes’. Letterboxing, the forerunner of the modern pastime of geocaching, began in 1854.
Suspicious item in Grand Forks a geocaching device (From wdaz.com)
Police say no laws were broken, but encourage geocachers to tell authorities when they place questionable looking items in public places.
Feedback.. From CacheOnWheels
I have just had my 3rd EC published
2nd was at Stair Hole, GC6487D Lulworth, in time for EC day
My 3rd at Lulworth Cove GC64WJ0 itself, previous one there was archived so out if respect I asked previous CO if he minded, he was very encouraging
Have you heard of the free online geology time course via earthcache academy?
I learned so much about the amazing geology and history of the Jurassic Coast that is on my door step.
If you would like to learn more about geology, you can also look at doing the free online Geology Time course through the Earthcache Academy like I did: earthcacheacademy.org
From Lucie Melen
Oh dear oh dear oh beep. You've insulted the wrong country! All that ranting about Italians...but Cadiz is in Spain not Italy! :D
From Damian
G'day Mates,
Just listened to the most recent pod cast, can't believe I was the only one to properly do the September EY up me Duck challenge :) I'm sure I will look awesome in an Oh Beep t-shirt (will send you my details in another email).
I will have to send you guys some audio at some point, you haven't even gotten close with the accent, just incase I don't get on to it in time do your best maybe try channeling Crocodile Dundee or Hugh Jackman?
Just to avoid confusing you further on FB I share an account with my wife (Mrs) Virginia (Mr) Damian Cranwell :)
Just in case you were wondering L is our daughter, making our caching name D&V&L.
Keep up the great work guys :)
Look forward to the next podcast,
Bye
Damian
Audio from StaticJay
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Ignore the superior navigation skills of those around you - audio from Geo Snippits Reboot Podcast
Ask Doctor D.. From Lucie Melen
I'll ask a question. Do you think it's a good or bad thing to have all these " **** days" like Earthcache day, sidetracked day, etc?
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. Geocoinfest 2015 - Lab Geocaches, Lighthouses and Lackeys, OH MY!
By Geocaching with Darick
https://youtu.be/32m5dlZliTY
blamemoanalot
For persuading us to do the Hatley Heart Attack mega series. We all need that one mad friend to push us beyond our limits.
GGH Tips..
It might sound simple, but it's important to remember to tie off your #kayak securely before exiting the boat to find that #geocache. You really don't want to return to find your boat has floated away. The LANMonkeys even shared their recent close call in "GGH 173: Kayaking I."
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge..
Find 2 caches with halloween / autumn related words in the title
Feedback from Anteus..
Howdy from Texas!
I’ve been listening to the show for at least a few months now after hearing it mentioned a few times on some of the geocaching related podcasts from here in the States. I think this Ey Up Me Duck challenge thing is some sort of contest… shoot, I don’t know, I can only understand Mark most of the time, and not a word of what Doctor D says! ;) So I think I’m submitting my entry for October! Here goes:
I found two caches with ghost in the title and actually placed one with the word ghoul in it! The first cache I found was GC64MRE, “Ghost Stories: Glow In The Dark Under The Tree” and I was actually FTF! It was about 350 feet away from the posted coordinates but the hint got me to where I needed to be. The other cache was GCB5F0, “Ghost Children” which is a virtual at a local haunted location where the ghosts of the children killed in a collision with a train are said to push cars off of the tracks.
I also placed a cache over the weekend… an idea I sort of got from listening to Geosnippits. I 3D printed a zombie hand and had my wife paint it to look all gruesome… I then placed it outside of a cemetery where it looks to be reaching up out of the dirt with a bison tube stuck on one of its fingers. It’s GC6596A, “The Lost Cemetery of Alexander the Ghoul”.
Oh and what the heck does Ey Up Me Duck mean?! Keep up the offensiving! Oh yeah, and I too am a Doctor Who fan… well, a convert of the last year or so. Almost caught up to the 12th doctor.
Anteaus / Jeff Arbaugh
San Antonio, TX
Audio from our morning doing the Hathern Trail, where we got one of the caches for the October Challenge. The cache for the challenge was GC4F6JD Hathern Trail No.6: "Ghostly Encounter" by BalooCrew
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Doctor D's Facts Of The Uselessness.. Something about brains and information. And something else he instantly forgot.
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. Doctor Who Christmas boxset with TARDIS speakers (From tvshowsondvd.com)
The War Doctor is coming to the Bg Finish audio series (From bigfinish.com)
In December 2015, the Time War will rage and only one man can save us.
John Hurt is The War Doctor!John Hurt, the world-renowned star of film and television, is returning to the role of The War Doctor, in twelve full-cast Doctor Who audio plays.
An exclusive announcement - sent in via e mail from Marcus Maximus.
At some point on Thursday in Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire the UKs biggest geocache circuit will be published weighing in at a massive 479 caches.
Set by myself and Ross (ryo62) over the course of the last 4 months it is mostly traditional micros with a few mysteries, multis and letterboxes thrown in.16 caches have clues in (each one duplicated, so you only need 8) to the final #424 which has the coordinates to #425 in it.
You guys are the FIRST and ONLY people to know before it goes live at some point on Thursday afternoon.
Hope you get this before they go live and manage to push out a micro-podcast world exclusive!!
Have fun!
Long live Tom Baker!
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This Week.. This bomb is not a Geocache
Moan-A-Lot is dumb
Doctor Who features a Geocache
Tenerife becomes a Nemesis Cache
Last Week.. BananaSource and Miss Watto went Geocaching in The Peak District. We did the TRotAM series by Paperballpark. Here is the description
This series of 50 caches will take you through the classic poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. The caches are set on a walk of approx. 13 miles, giving stunning views of some of the best scenery in the Peak District National Park.
We managed just over 7 miles of the walk, with 16 finds. We took a wrong turn at one point, which cut the walk short.
News.. Dave DeBaeremaeker's fine photographs can now be purchased at fineartamerica.com
Harry Potter invisibility cloaks are nearly a proper thing (From www.bbc.co.uk)
Roman ruins in Cadiz at risk from ‘geocaching’ (From theolivepress.es)
Baelo Claudia’s management says the practice is causing major structural damage, particularly to the stone wall of the parking lot where geocaches are hidden.
They claim that stones are being moved, causing damage to walls as well as resulting in tripping hazards.
Furthermore, they intend to take legal action to prevent geocaching on the ancient site, in accordance with the Andalucía heritage laws.
This bomb is not a Geocache (From grandforksherald.com)
The apparent bomb is not a geocaching marker or some other innocuous device, said Detroit Lakes Police Chief Tim Eggebraaten.
“Whoever left it definitely wanted us to think it was a bomb,” he said.
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Moan-A-Lot loggs 400 caches incorrectly
Logged 407 caches via gsak saying I was on the bloody Langollen canal (ask Colin French how to pronounce it) when really in was doing the 360° compass series in bodmin, different country for Christ's sake! Moral of the story check your template!
blamemoanalot
This weeks in political. Nothing to do with Geocaching, but then what on this show is. I blame moan a lot for David Cameron being Prime Minister. He voted for him and now we have a man who has had relations with a pigs head as our Prime Minister.
Feedback.. From Virginia Damian Cranwell
Are you guys on the you might be a geocacher if page? Saw this and thought of you guys straight away 😀
The Silent Searcher is now Oh Beep Branded (Photo from Moan-A-Lot)
GGH Tips..
Geocaching.com has an easy way to see all the stops along a trackable's journey as it dips into #events and #geocaches. The "View Map" link above the trackable's logs will show all the stops of a trackable journey on a single map image. It also lists each stop with all the logs for all the detail. Thanks to debaere for sharing that tip with us on "GGH 162: Randomize XXXI."
Ask Doctor D.. Liberally borrowed from the #ukgeocachinghour
How long do you spend looking for a Geocache before giving up?
Nemesis Geocache... From Marcus Maximi..
Everyone has their nemesis cache. I've had a few, but they're usually sorted after a couple or three visits and a couple of hints from previous finders or the CO replacing them but there's one that's been bugging me for several years - Sie Ihren Wagon by Wybo Lakes.
It is situated in the car park of Lidl in St Neots and I have a look for it every time I've been there shopping. That's quite a few times! But never any joy.
Last time I went I saw that all the trees had had a severe hair cut, I had a look around, checked the floor too, but no joy. It must have gone.
Yesterday I went back and everything is still very bare but I went and had a loko anyway. It was dark and rainy by ow and I didn't hold out much hope but I thought I'd have a quick look anyway.
I went back to the place where I always look first and there it was, just sitting there in the open for all to see!!Unbelievable! This has been more of a nemesis than Oh Beep's airport cache!!!
From StaticJay
Great managed to find 1 cache and had about 15 dnfs. All the caches on the island are placed by Germans and even the easy ones are Flipping deadly!
cache hint under a black rock on an Island made of black Fecking rocks!
Clambering over said black rocks made of lava that have been baking in 33 degree heat all their lives.
Plus all the details and logs were in German.
If I hadnt had the Baby out with me I would not have quit.
In fact I am officially regestering the Island of Tenerife as my nemesis cache.
Video Of The Week..
Submission from StaticJay
Scary Geocaching - GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Ep. 132
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge.. August/September Winners.
August
Marcus Maximi
September
Hi Guys, Thought I had better get my entry in for Septembers challenge Ey Up Me Duck challenge http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC3CBHY_daniel-in-the-lions-den?guid=01f0ff7e-7c60-40ae-91da-0e72a095ed07 Daniel in the Lions Den not only does it have an animal in its name but it is by Lone Wolf plus one, so animal name in the CO's name as well, surely that's worth two entries :) 4 star difficulty but hidden in plain sight made this a quick easy find. Mind you I knew this would be an easy challenge as there is a large series called animal facts hidden all over the place near where we live, so I had plenty to choose from. Unfortunately even with the bonus time won't be able to get August's challenge done, sadly Uni assignment don't just write themselves, o well only another three weeks to go of the semester, then maybe I might have some more time for caching :) Keep up the great work guys, look forward to the next show. Bye Damian from D&V&L
Hello :)
As the last day of September appeared we realised that we hadn't found any animal named caches so a cache hunt was needed on CG.com, the only one un-found by both @(B and I locally was GC4Q1YC Anti-Tank Bouys (Glynde). So we headed out after dark to find and sign the log, knowing that we would be pushing our luck with this one. Anyway the cache was located and the challenge has either been achieved or we failed..... so we Ask Doctor D Yes or No :) Looking forward to find out what cunning challenge will be set this month. Keep up the good work Karl & Alex KAB1972 & @(B
Octobers Challenge
Find 2 caches with halloween / autumn related words in the title
Doctor D's Fact of the Uselessness.. The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. Doctoring The Tardis CC6VC6
Cool toy alert: LEGO unveils plans for a ‘Doctor Who’ set (From zap2it.com)
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This Week.. Graffiti herons
An Australian finds his nemesis cache in the UK
We are official card carrying members of the I suck at geocaching association
Dr D deals with muggles
GeoPaul goes to the top of a mountain to find his 1000th Geocache
Last Week.. GC3BYZA # 5 - Winger by cas-tiger
Audio from last weeks Geocaching podcast
News.. New geocache launched mapping trail of Cambridge graffiti herons (From cambridge-news.co.uk)
They've proved a big hit since they started popping up across the city, and now fans of Cambridge's graffiti herons can take advantage of GPS technology to help track them down.
The Black Herons of Cambridge is a new geocache with 11 stops, each featuring one of the mysterious artist's creations, which people can use to help visit the artwork across the city.
Suspicious package is a geocache (From lancasteronline.com)
On the heels of the threat, a resident found a suspicious item near the Lampeter-Strasburg campus that police investigated late Sunday. The item was determined to be a geocache, West Lampeter Township police Chief Brian Wiczkowski said Monday.
Geocaching is a treasure hunting game in which players hide items in a container called a geocache and other people try to find the container using GPS devices and coordinates.
Feedback.. From Danno (Team_Pugatch)
Another great show, can't believe how dumb muggles from Winthrop, Massachusetts (1 town north of Boston) are and creating bomb scares.
We moved to Maine a year ago. I actually had Stephen King and Liv Tyler as customers here! Maine is great the hot summer where it's worth having an air conditioner is just 2-3 weeks in August. You can go from the ocean to hiking trails in under half an hour. There's a reason the state motto is The Way Life Should Be!
Danno
Team_PugatchPS
I loved the Danno song. It's a nickname I got while wrenching in a bicycle shop in my late 20s. I joke around and tell people it's because when I was a kid my mom would always say, "Dan No!" And it kinda stuck...
From Heth Bull
Please give a shout out to my 3 nephews and family aka Java Lava. Photo added with permission.
We had great fun with them and they worked really hard raking the grass so wild flowers could grow well and that helps the wildlife, at Poole_Man Paul Weaver conservation CITO at Lorton Meadows, Dorset Wildlife Trust on 29/8/15.There was about 20 people there, as many said, it's about quality not quantity:
And many said how it was a very friendly event, very welcoming and great to see all having fun and mixing with those they knew and didn't know - thanks Paul! smile emoticon
http://coord.info/GC60WBMFrom Heth aka Cache on Wheels
Nemesis Geocache.. Audio from Chris Gore
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Miss out on several FTF’s close to home, so close I could see it.
Shortyknits twisted the knife :D
GGH Tips…
Puzzler26 (a noted hider of clever #geocaches in Metro Detroit) talked in "GGH 171: Puzzler26" about his experience constructing using different material. He began working with wood for its flexibility but has since moved to PVC. He's not done experimenting yet as he's been playing with caches made from composite decking material. It's a continuing process to find what works and what doesn't and he's happy to share his experience. Are you sharing yours? http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-171-puzzler26
Ask Dr D.. Virginia Damian Cranwell
Tips for dealing with Muggles while caching?
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. Ey Up Me Duck Challenge.. Septembers Challenge is to find a Geocache with an animals name in its title.
Facts of the uselessness.. Justin Faucette @UncleBeard
@Ohbeepgcp I thought this might be useful for Dr D's random facts of uselessness lifehacker.com
Brian Lang @brilang
Hey @Ohbeepgcp, I found a replacement for Dr. D's random facts of uselessness. factually.gizmodo.com
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit..
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This Week.. One cache 3 souvenirs
Travelbug race updates
News from the F Bomb Disposal Unit
A really offensive Geocache
GeoPaul's at the races
Doctor Who turns 50, again!
Last Week.. GC4MP47 Kelex's 300th Cache by Kelex this one cache earned us 3 souvenirs.
Not Geocaching Related.. We've found a new podcasting rig we'd like
Travelbug Updates.. Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? has had the dreaded "not in cache" message. Last spotted in cache GCRKN4 Laguna Lookout, having travelled 12811 miles.
Southern S@m by The Monkey King is now in Greece, after spending months in Germany. Last spotted in cache GC441Y4 Two mills, one Quarry by OMILOS. Well worth checking out the cache page, the location is what Geocaching is all about. The TB has now done 12834 mile.
Norfolk 2 Norfolk Travelbug Race Doctor D's Invasion of Canada is in Ireland, in cache GC5V0X3 Kells View reloaded by Juergen + Elke in Ireland. Its racked up 12576mi and not even hit Canada yet. Currently sitting 6th in the race table, with 3209 more miles to travel
Whistle Stop Tour to Norfolk is en route to Austria, last seen on July 1st. Its racked up 1001 miles. Currently sitting 14th in the race table, with 4160 miles to travel.
News.. Garmins Opencaching.com died.
Finally a game for arm chair geocachers....geoguessr.com
Geocaching Game Prompts Police Investigation (From http://www.winthroptranscript.com)
The Massachusetts State Police Troop F Bomb Disposal Unit from Logan Airport was on scene by 6:30 pm.
A search of one Geocaching site on the Internet shows numerous packages left behind on the North Shore.
In See-Something-Say-Something Era, Geocachers’ Hidden Treasures Set Off Alarms (From www.wsj.com) - Mr Berks and Mr Smith take the stand in defence of Geocaching.
Feedback.. Audio feedback from Danno of Team_Pugatch
From Cache On Wheels
How's this for offensiving?? Did this cache today ... GC1J16G ...auf schusters rappen...(stop the BULLS*T micro) by ichel
Heth also sent this photo of a trackable she recently found..
From Eric and Virginia
Virginia and I went to the Moncton Mega Event they just had and after we crossed the border into Canada I looked at her and had to say " Canada, Canada Oi Oi" so thanks a lot Doctor D and this I can not blame on Mone-A-Lot ! Although I think Mone-A-lot might have been working the gaurd post on the way back into Maine because that guy had some issues.
From karl on Twitter..
@Ohbeepgcp @(B and friends at GC5ZE5Q Monthly Mid Week in Sussex event cache - another road trip souvenir gained :)
@Ohbeepgcp small event, GZ co-ords gave the location of the bbq grill - hot and ready to cook
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. From Ey Up Me Duck
Dumb stuff geocachers do: we have a bike rack which fits on our tow bar and can be lowered down to get in the boot. Ady has a few times lowered this, got stuff out the boot, raised the bike rack and got back in the car ready to drive off before realising boot us still open!!
We also did a wherigo near Bourne which had clues to each stage which you had to decipher in rot 13. Annoyingly it wouldn't let you copy and paste so Ady would read out the code and I'd type them into a decoder. 3 timed during this wherigo he read me the letters to the last hint!! Arg,! Or do a tree climb at the mega, sped up on ropes but on the descent Ady pressed descender to steady himself - not a good idea as he then sped towards the ground back first! Luckily he was okay although the hearts of those watching weren't.
GGH Tips..
When we spoke with noted Metro Detroit hider Puzzler26 he shared his "close clues" concept. Clues are hidden around some of his geocaches with information to entertain or inform the finders. Check out that interview and get some inspiration for your #geocaching on "GGH 171: Puzzler26."
http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-171-puzzler26
Ask Doctor D.. From Seb Mya
what's the dream cache he wants to find? (Tardis serving hot chocolate doesn't count wink emoticon )
Bonus question from Collin French
why my wee smells of boiled cabbage. #askdrd
blamemoanalot..
The mighty Notts County were beating Aston Villa 2-1 in the week. Moan-A-Lot asks how they're doing and go on to lose 5-3. Had he not shown an interest, we'd have won.
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. Geocaching at the races
www.youtube.com/MrGeoPaul
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge.. From Marcus Maximi
Was the August chalenge to get 2 different types of caches published? I had a mystery published (http://coord.info/GC607Z4) and lots of trads in the Q at the moment
We have gone an alternative route with ours, using Terracaching.com
LC8DSL Jets Away - this is a locationless cache
TC9OH8 Little Donkeys - our traditional cache
Facts Of The Uselessness.. The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. Doctor who? Peter Cushing’s Dr Who and the Daleks turns 50
Who said what The Doctor Or Clara quiz
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This Week..
We make good progress on the Geocaching Road Trip (How is Sam doing with his?)
More muggles go outside
Random feedback
Does Dr D prefer GSAK or Project-GC?
Nerd approved light switches
Last Week.. BananaSource appeared on GeoGearHeads...GGH 188: Randomize XXXVI
We earned two of the Geocaching Road Trip Souvenirs
GC4KPGV - Plane Spotting???? by Kelex (play audio)
GC5A7DW - Trafalgar Square by -KROP- (play audio)
Did we find the embassy or not?
GC4X7V2 - Nelson's Column by Heidi Seekers
News.. Raspberry Pi goes tracking with GPS add-on (from www.electronicsweekly.com)
The mystery of the Lady in the Wood near Faversham (from www.canterburytimes.co.uk)
Standing in the middle of a clearing in Otterden woodland is a nine-foot high statue, carved from an oak tree, which has been shrouded in mystery for the last 40 years.
Pregnant, praying and faceless, the Lady in the Wood is believed to have been created some time in the 1970s.
Collectors discover putative skull (from www.bild.de)
Two mushroom pickers (father and daughter) discovered Tuesday a supposed child's skull!
Nearby they found more strange objects, like a camouflage net and parts of grave light.
They (35 and 64) immediately called the police. Spokesman Werner Kraus: "At first sight, the whole thing looked for the officials actually like a folded-out skull." The forest area around the "Tatort" was spacious blocked, notified the homicide unit .
Elderly man 'calmly' smokes pipe while 'sinking' in Loxley lake (From www.bbc.com) - someone we can only aspire to be like
An elderly man who accidentally drove into a lake sat in his car calmly smoking his pipe as he waited to be rescued, emergency services have said.
Feedback.. From AlienChauncey..
I've recently found my 1000th geocache on my 300th day in a row caching. I've also hosted my first event as well as finding 10 different geocaching types in a day.
please share with your listeners thanksAlienChauncey Florida USA
From StaticJay..
Just listening to the show good to hear you guys back. FYI I could blow up your car with a special mixture in a pill bottle. Lol
From Virginia and Damian..
G'day Mates, Just finished listening to the most recent episode, very funny but that's cheating using the accent simulator to read out my letter :) The Karen voice is the same one as used in my Garmin Nuvi, some of her pronunciations can be quite funny, she seems to have a funny way of saying some words; Ross and Avenue for example and often trips up on cache names try getting her to say SHHHH Anyway look forward to the next episode. Best wishes, Damian
From Dave Self (aka Dudley Grunt)
The boy has infected me. There are times that I'm minding my own business and hear / see a reference to Canada and find myself thinking / saying, "Canada, Canada! Oy, Oy!"
From Danno (Dan-No) Pugatch (Poo Gah Tch)
Greetings from Portland, Maine USA!
Danno of Team_Pugatch just writing in to let you guys know I listened to my first episode of the Oh Beep Podcast (Lost in Translation.) I enjoyed it very much and look forward to future episodes. I dd notice the lack of dialects in your episode and wanted to give you a primer on how to speak like you are from Boston, Massachusetts whereI grew up.
Bawstin (Boston) the city
Cah (Car) an automobile
Havahd (Harvard) the university
Haht (Hot) temperature
Pahk (Park) where we geocache
Geocah shh (Geocache) what we find in the park
Lobstah (Lobster) our main meal around here
Coppah (Copper) the law enforcement officerIt is not atypical to drive your cah around Bawstin searching for a geocah shh in the pahk. Make sure you do not illegally pahk your cah in Havahd or the coppah will write you a ticket.
Keep on Podcasting, and if you ever come across the Pond look me up and I’ll take you guys out for lobtah and pints of bittah!
-Danno (Dan-No) Pugatch (Poo Gah Tch)
GGH Tips..
Many GeoGearHeads talked about how they use mass transit when travelling to save time, money, and aggrevation on "GGH 172: Mass Transit Caching I." Using a cities buses, trains, toley, subways, and more can be faster than dealing with the surface traffic. Many times it's cheaper than parking that rental car. It can also make your trip more enjoyable since your won't have to worry about the local laws and strange streets.
http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-172-mass-transit-caching-i
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Don't drop the finder. Tell your partner you're online recording. Watch the cow poo.
blamemoanalot
His cache recommendation resulted in Doctor D being dropped
GeoPauls Video of the Week.. Pauls 900th Cache Find
Ask Doctor D.. From Tony Liddell
Does he prefer GSAK or Project GC?
Jim Bay
What is Dr D's thoughts on people that pick up travel bugs and don't bother reading the mission for that travel bug, and instead do their own thing with the travel bug?
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge.. Winner for July's challenge
Brilang
August Challenge
My challenge for August is to put out and get published 2 caches BUT they have to be of two different types.
Facts of the Uselessness.. Nerd approved light switch (From nerdapproved.com)
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. The Doctor is back 19th September
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This Week.. Feedback from the one true North (Canada)
Stories from Chenobyl
Steam Punk GPSr
Muggles go outdoors (a bomb alert)
The future of Geocaching
Last Week.. Audio from our day out to the 4th Biannual Sutton Cache Fest, with an interview with Lucie Melen.
| 25/07/2015 | Oh Beep! attended 4th Biannual Sutton Cache Fest Summer 2015 | Visit Log | | 25/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found High Quality | Visit Log | | 25/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found "If you liked it then you shoulda...." | Visit Log | | 25/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found Church Micro 1330…Sutton in the Isle | Visit Log | | 23/07/2015 | Oh Beep! will attend 4th Biannual Sutton Cache Fest Summer 2015 | Visit Log | | 12/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found TRotAM Part II: #2 The silence of the sea | Visit Log | | 12/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found TRotAM Part II: #3 Water, water, every where | Visit Log | | 12/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found TRotAM Part II: #4 Slimy things | Visit Log | | 12/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found TRotAM Part III: #1 A certain shape | Visit Log | | 11/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found Angie's Cache. | Visit Log | | 11/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found one of five | Visit Log | | 11/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found two of five | Visit Log | | 11/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found three of five | Visit Log | | 11/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found four of five | Visit Log | | 11/07/2015 | Oh Beep! found five of five | Visit Log |
News.. PUNKY GPS GETS THE STEAM BUILT UP FOR GEOCACHING (From hackaday.com)
It must be summer - muggles, who never venture outdoors, are finding all sorts of suspicious packages.
When geocaching goes awry (From technical.ly)
“While the Dover Police Department understands the recreational activity of geocaching, we ask that creators of geocache finds create items that are more obvious in nature,” police spokesman Mark Hoffman said in a statement.
Feedback.. From LANMonkey (audio)
From Wet_Coaster The little-known Canadian version of American football
The sports of American and Canadian football both developed in the mid-19th Century, evolving from the British game of rugby.
While the two forms of gridiron are in essence the same game, there are some key rule differences. For example, Canadian football has larger pitch measurements, and one more player per side.
"Canadians are acutely aware of the cultural differences [between the two countries], and acutely interested in maintaining their own separate cultural identity," he says. "The CFL is one way they can do that."
David Holmes, 51, a lifelong fan of Vancouver's CFL team, the BC Lions, happily points out that the first recorded game of Canadian football took place in 1861, eight years before the first documented American football match.
Field Report From Zack.. Moan-A-Lots Son Zack (aka The Silent Searcher) sends us a field report - its actually like a 10 minute version of the randomness that is Oh Beep!)
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Not having a backup plan when doing a challenge.
BananaSource finds out the "easy" route can come with consequences.
Nemesis Geocache.. GC20F9Z Under Powered by CromScout & Trouble'N'Strife
GGH Tips..
Want to watch the journey of a #Geocaching.com trackable? You can click on the the "View in Google Earth" link from the trackable's page to download a KML file which opens in Google Earth allowing you to fly along the stops. That was just one of the many fun topics in "GGH 162: Randomize XXXI."
http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-162-randomize-xxxi
Ask Doctor D.. What do you think about 'throw down caches'?
GeoPauls Video of the Week... The future of Geocaching by TheChristophalos
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge.. Junes Ey Up Me Duck Challenge, how did we do?
July challenge: there are 5 different sized caches you can find: micro, small, regular, large and other. Easier challenge see if you can find 4 different sizes during the month. Harder challenge see if you can find an example of each on the sane day.
From Damian..
Hi Guys, I hope you get a chance to read this out we are Aussies and we always get a good laugh when you guys do the accents :) Managed to complete July's Ey Up Me Duck challenge in one day. We headed out to do some caching on the 17th of July with the plan that by the end of the day we will have achieved a 5 terrain cache earned the souvenir and also made our 700th find. The cache we chose as our D5 was called Animal facts : Giraffe, which was also our 700th find. It wasn't too difficult as we had scoped out GZ a few weeks earlier so knew exactly what we needed to make the find, we were delayed slightly when grabbing this cache as the council workers were grading a nearby dirt road. As a bonus we managed to find all 5 cache types in the one day. Anyway the caches we found were; Micro http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC1X8XX_susurrating-at-the-wall Small http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC3R2TX_winding-way-to-nairne3-tally-ho Regular (Our 700th find) http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC573EY_animal-facts-giraffe Large http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC4WMM4_animal-facts-emu Not chosen http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC4ZEC9_a-whispering-call All up it was a successful afternoons caching with 7 finds in total. Keep up the good work guys Bye Damian D&V&L
From Dave DeBaeremaeker..
Hey BananaSauce and Doctor D!
I have finally gotten my ducks in a row and managed to qualify for an Eye Up Me Duck challenge.
I did not manage to find all the types in 24 hours, but that was due to there being a 14 hour drive from North Carolina to Canada (Canada oi! oi!) in the middle of the attempt. However I got four of them (unknown, micro, small, regular), and managed to introduce 3 new people to geocaching. The time from start to finish was just under 30 hours.
I have a few large caches on my list, so I should get the 5th type before the end of the month.
This was a fun challenge. Thanks!
Cheers
Facts of the Uselessness.. The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. From Lucie Melen..
Saw this and thought of you... While in London at the weekend, found a cache here, and thought you'd like it!
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Another short show. A quick one to announce the June Ey Up Me Duck Challenge Winner and to set the July challenge.
The winner of the Hune Ey Up Me Duck Challenge was Brilang.
July's Ey Up Me Duck Challenge..
July challenge: there are 5 different sized caches you can find: micro, small, regular, large and other. Easier challenge see if you can find 4 different sizes during the month. Harder challenge see if you can find an example of each on the sane day.
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This Week.. Pay per find Geocache
Why doesn't Doctor D log his Geocache finds?
Junes Ey Up Me Duck Challenge update
Last Week.. GCG0G7 Lady Chatterley's Cache by BountyHunter1
GC27063 CASTLE ROCK EARTHCACHE - NOTTINGHAM by northking
News.. Pay to find a cache Welcome to Morocco GC35436
The cache is in the hands of Ahmed, who wants money for his "services" of showing up, pulling the cache out of his pocket and letting one log. New log sheets are supplied by cachers who take the time and money to cross over from Spain and want to a find a cache in Morocco at all cost. When Ahmed is around it is find, when he is not, it is a DNF. Is this what geocaching is supposed to be about? I don't find this fun at all.
Cache owner has not been active since 2011. I think this cache should be archived.
I have been watching this cache for 3 years now, and would love to find a cache in Tanger, but I am not willing to pay to a local who stole the cache and makes money out of it. I find this disgusting and geocachers and Groundspeak should not support this!
The Legend Of Dawsons Mine: The Serialization Of A Fictional Work by Dave DeBaeremaeker
"In a world governed by satellite geolocation technology, and tupperware hidden in the woods, two unsuspecting brothers head off geocaching in the mountains of North Carolina.
What they found was more than they ever imagined. The untold mystery of one of the darkest chapters in Appalachian history.
This secret, however, is not without its guardians.
Will they solve the mystery? Will they survive the wrath of the guardians? Will they go to the other side of the road, look behind the guardrail, find the cache, and sign the log?
Will they survive the horror that is The Legend Of Dawson's mine?
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Marie Pickard
I had a letter in my name, it was a penalty notice fine for driving in a bus lane! For a time and date I was at work! Mark had decided to take the boys out to grab a few caches. £10 a cache! Hope it was worth it?! :
GGH Tips..
Mr. LANMonkey recommends paddling gloves to save your hands when #geocaching by #kayak. There's plenty of discussion about how gloves help in kayaking (and in cycling) in "GGH 173: Kayaking I" plus many more tips.
http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-173-kayaking-i
blamemoanalot
From Dave DeBaeremaeker
I went geocaching on the weekend. After a 3 mile hike in the 100f NC heat along the rugged mountain trails, just a quarter mile out from GZ my GPS batteries died.#ThanksMoanALot
From Eric Beale
Just listen to this week's podcast and now I have this Klingon song stuck in my head, I think I will blame moan a lot for this.
Ask Doctor D.. From Yorkshire Yellow
Why don't you log your caches?
Video Of The Week.. Geocaching Along the Seafront
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Facts Of The Uselessness.. Too many to list this week.
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. The Doctor Who Festival
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This Week.. A day out caching
Police searching for missing Chris May appeal to Essex geocachers for help
Lucie Melen raising money for charity
Moan-A-Lot isn't the brightest bulb in the torch
Doctor D tackles a question about the geocaching road trip
Last Week.. We went out last Saturday to do the Repton Ramble and some other Geocaches in the area. We managed to turn what should have been a 5 mile walk in to a nearly 7 mile walk. We also made a very early (for us) start on Junes Ey Up Me Duck Challenge. Two cache types during that day out - a hybrid letterbox and a traditional.
| | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:12. HOME STRAIGHT | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:11 TOMS CACHE | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:10. POST IT! | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:9. BIRD COVER COPSE | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:8. PEAK VIEWS | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! couldn't find REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:7. Hangmans's Stone | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:6. WOT NO GATE | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:5. STUMPED | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! couldn't find REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:4. CHESTNUT DRIVE | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found Post-Haste Foremarke | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found Jim's Cache | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:3. FOREMARKE | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! couldn't find REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:2. HOLEY MOLEY | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! couldn't find Milton Brook Cache | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found Post Haste Milton | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found Megan's cache | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log | | | 06/06/2015 | Oh Beep! found REPTON RAMBLE REWORKED - NO:1. ELLIE'S CACHE | East Midlands, United Kingdom | Visit Log |
News.. Police searching for missing Chris May appeal to Essex geocachers for help (From m.essexchronicle.co.uk)
Naked rambler Stephen Gough appears nude via video link from prison (from www.bbc.co.uk)
Feedback From Lucie Melen
I'm saving the shows up ready for a binge-listen when I do the 3 peaks next week (eeeeeeek!) so I've not listened yet. If I could be really cheeky and mention our fundraising page here - we're aiming to climb Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis in 24 hours in aid of Be Child Cancer Aware - a children's cancer charity close to my heart.
https://www.justgiving.com/National3peaks2015/
From CraigsOutside
How about a shout out to 'unsanctified' and the rest of the 'West End Geocachers'?
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Marie Pickard
He bought a torch, put the batteries in it, moaned (really he did) that it didn't work, waited a week to take it back to the shop, got a new one, put batteries in it, moaned again (hard to believe but true) that it didn't work. I looked at it and got it to work straight away, he was pressing the button, when all he needed to do was slide it! He then realised the first torch wasn't faulty after all! #dumbcacher
GGH Tips..
When shopping for your #geocaching #kayak, remember that flat bottom kayaks are more difficult to maneuver. You want all the control possible when hunting caches in a sea taco, so chose carefully! There's plenty more tips in "GGH 173: Kayaking I."
http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-173-kayaking-i
blamemoanalot..
Obama is happy Moan-a-lot is taking the blame. From StridentUK
We can blame Moan-A-Lot for breaking us Geocaching wise. Ever since the 130 bumper, 20 mile Geocaching day we have had no interest in Geocaching.
From Brilang
Went for a 13.4km #geocaching hike on Sunday. I still hurt on Tuesday. I #blamemoanalot
Ask Doctor D.. From Yorkshire Yellow
Have you heard about the 'geocaching road trip'? What do you think about it? Are you going to be doing it?
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge..
June Challenge – This month as its warmer and you’ll be out and about more, your challenge is to find 6 different caches types. You can do this over the month or if you really want to challenge yourself do them in the same day.
Brilangs Video of the Week..
Geocaching BG - Geocaching Commercial
Facts of the uselessness.. Big Ben just had a birthday
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. U.N.I.T spin off coming to Big Finish (From metro.co.uk)
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This Week... Doctor D is out ill this week, so lets keep it short and simple. Mays Ey Up Me Duck Challenge winner is announced.
May Winner .... Craig Harnetiaux
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge...
June Challenge - This month as its warmer and you'll be out and about more, your challenge is to find 6 different caches types. You can do this over the month or if you really want to challenge yourself do them in the same day.
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This Week.. We actually went Geocaching
Librarys loaning out Geocaching kits
A special report from Canada
GeoPaul in Amsterdam
BananaSource upsets a few folks
We have a new section of the show
Last Week.. Geocaches we did..
GC2X08W ABC - Sweet Shop by Bigspen & jac
GC5NAT3 Dont forget to log it Dr D by silent searcher
News.. Geocaching Kits Now Available At Library www.sequimgazette.com
Each kit contains a Garmin eTrex10 GPS device, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Geocaching” and a simple quick start guide. Patrons may borrow each kit for up to three weeks. To reserve a kit, call or visit any NOLS library, or visit the online catalog at www.nols.org.
Geowoodstock is set to bring in $1.7 million to the local economy
Norfolk to Norfolk Travelbug Race.. From their Facebook page...
Well we have a winner for the Canada to USA race Ally&Joe who drove it there themselves, A despite what the website say most of all the other racers going to Norfolk Virginia are in Virginia now
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Incident with log deletions. Delete without thinking. Bananasource went by the rules, not really thinking about peoples streaks or challenges. He's not entirely convinced he's in the wrong, but its just a game so allowed people to reinstate their logs. Be warned do not risk the wrath of angry Geocachers with Facebook accounts and a keyboard.
Blame Moan-A-Lot.. Ask Doctor D.. From StridentUK
What are your tips for logging finds?
GGH Tips..
When planning a #geocache adventure by mass transit make sure to check the schedule. Most lines only run at certain times, and sometimes it's hours between stops. Watching the schedule will keep you from being stranded was just one of many tips from SubwayMark "GGH 172: Mass Transit Caching I."
http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-172-mass-transit-caching-i
Feedback.. Lucie Melen
I had a thought about that cache in the Peak District which you put a TB in and then found it was archived. Why don't you set up a new cache page, with the same coordinates, and called it something like "previous cache name revived", then there's still a cache there and people will still look for it. Obviously, this requires you being frequent enough visitors to check on it.
HHH has some feedback regarding our football rant on the last episode of Oh Beep!
DuneBuddy sent us a link about Jade Helm and the people there worrying about Obama invading Texas..
The article worries about Obama's Invasion of Texas, but we Americans could easily confuse OhBeep with Obama. They both start with "O".
A special report from Canada by DarrylW4, Scott Berks @ Shorty Knits
GeoPauls Video of the Week.. Geocaching In Amsterdam: Chewing Gum Cache
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Ey Up Me Duck Challenge..
This months challenge. It’s now May and the weather is getting warmer and more cachers will be getting out and about and being more sociable so this month your aim is to attend at least 2 events and introduce yourself to at least 2 cachers you have not spoken to before
Doctor D's Facts of the Uselessness.. When they take off, fly's jump backwards.
Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. Doctor Who Geocoins
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Links Mentioned in this episode.. Terracaching.com
http://www.terracaching.com/Cache/CC1KHB
2015 ALS Association Walk to Defeat ALS
www.tinyurl.com/bensbuddies2015
http://www.terracaching.com/Cache/CC95SY
https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/TeamOConnellz2015
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Mentioned in this episode:
Norfolk to Norfolk travelbug race,
NE Geocaching Supplies
GC2VWXT All A Glow by GeoSandJLeo
GC46F8N RAB#11 - Osgathorpe by Team-Triplet
Student putting town on the ‘caching’ map (From www.horncastlenews.co.uk)
www.walkersarewelcome.org.uk
Major rescue as 15 treasure hunters get stuck in mud. Coastguard called to rescue 15 treasure hunters who got trapped in the mud at the seaside, two were airlifted to safety www.telegraph.co.uk
GC15J1D Flotsam & Jetsam EXTREME by FollowMeChaps
Castle Ninja traps..
Dalek Meets Doctor D
Doctor Who movie? News of a potential Doctor Who movie was revealed by the recent hacking of Sony e mails. www.telegraph.co.uk
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A quick show just to let GeoPaul announce his summer competition News & Events.. Event GC5Q1XK Cotswold Caching #3 - Thank you President Clinton cache by Mutchie & Yorkshire Yellow. At The Old Spot Inn in Dursley.
GeoPauls Video of the Week.. Check out Pauls YouTube channel at youtube.com/MrGeoPaul
Geocaching In The North West..
Geek Stuff..
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This Week.. We take on the KT Power Trail (121 caches of pure film pot heaven)
Miss Watto has a memorable DNF
Englans first GeoTour is launched
Aprils Ey Up Me Duck challenge is announced
Last Week.. GC2VMMF Boo! by Lord Boogie
A memorable DNF.. GC1D357 Tea, Earl Grey, Hot by The Meandering Mammas now adopted by Lord Boogie.
We went out to get the caches, inspired by the podcast, set by The Silent Searcher
GC5NAT3 Dont forget to log it Dr D - by the time we to this one the light was too bad, we'll leave it for another day when Sam is with us
GC5NAR9 Oh Beep. We have featured this cache in our Nemesis Geocaches section and now, having searched for it, we can safely say it has earned its place on that list.
GC5NAPG Banana source. Sophie and Ben couldn't wait to get to this one. A banana in a tree.
KT Power Trail.. Months ago Moan-a-lot asked if we'd like to do the KT Power Trail, yes we said. 7 of us attempted it yesterday (Ponka&the Ponklets, Fat Jim, Teresaa, tinytom99 and Moan-a-lot). A series made up of 121 Geocaches, we grabbed 130 on the day. The additional caches were those around the KT route. Sam and I left the house at 5.30am and got back home at about 8pm, so long days caching. We parked near number one, did the first five caches in the series and then caught the train from Macclesfield to Kidsgrove. We then proceeded to the do the series in reverse, walking our way back to the cars. The series itself covered 15 miles, but several of us were tracking on different devices and we ended up walking between 18 and 20 miles in total. The canal route itself has some stunning views and some fun elements (a painted cow sculpture in a garden?). So do it as a numbers run, or break it down to a few visits so you can enjoy the walk and the views - it works as both.
Our groups age range was 14 to 46, all completed it (with varying degrees of pain at the end).
Power Trail Bookmark LIST
KT Power #006 'The Start' by KhoomThropp
iCaching batch processing came in useful for logging all the finds of the KT Power Trail
News.. High-tech treasure hunt launched in the South Downs www.wscountytimes.co.uk
England’s first GeoTour, a high-tech treasure hunt through interesting places, launched in the South Downs National Park at on 31 March 2015.
Designed to reveal its hidden gems, people can have an adventure by following the tour over hills, across commons and through woodland, collecting passport stamps and points along the way.
“You also earn points for eating locally, staying in sustainable accommodation and travelling by bus, train and bike. When you have enough you can claim your special silver and gold souvenir geocoins created for us by Pulse 72.”
The tour is made up of 30 sites in the National Park across Hampshire, East and West Sussex. As well as the usual log book and small trinkets to trade each cache will also include ideas for things to do and see whilst you’re in the area.
Feedback.. Six year old Silent Searcher explains how a clever cache hide works.
Nemesis Geocache.. Pretty much anything that involves a film pot. No more to be said on that.
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. That time you're searching for a D/T 1/1 Geocache and you end up in an holly bush. Best thing about it, the cache was no where near where he was searching.
GC197RE Sidetracked - Congleton by The Bignall Boppers
OR the time you are so intent on finding the cache that you risk life and limb climbing down a very steep bank and then back up only to realise there was a footpath a few feet away (one that you'd passed).
GCY90P Heartbreak Hill-Pool Lock Aqueduct-(Cheshire Ring) by bargee - Adopted by clotguy
Ask Doctor D..
My Question for Dr D is: which is the oldest cache you have found? Our oldest cache was Europe's First which we found last year when a group of us travelled to Dublin!
Ey Up Me Duck
GC781 Angels View (Tyne & Wear) by Moss Trooper adopted by Dr Jones!
Hidden : 22/04/2001
GGH Tips.. Want to know whether you qualify for a challenge #geocache? Project-GC has easy tools to do that, and we talked with the Developer on "GGH 166: Project-GC II." Once logged in, pick "Challenge Checkers" from the "Tools" menu. You'll find many options there including the ability to search by the GC number. Paid members even have access to a map of the challenges they qualify to log. http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-166-project-gc-ii
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. AWESOME RF-ID Geocache!!! by wvhunter1968
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Ey Up Me Duck Challenge..
This months challenge is to find 3 caches with weather related words in their title as you never know what to expect from the weather in April.
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. From Seb, (ThaThanka) via Facebook..
GLH5FRYW Keep In Touch With The Doctor by Times Arrow
It was a must since I've seen photo on Facebook. In my today's FTF cache I found Dalek and it was obvious sign that I have to go to Alford. I'm not Doctor Who's fan and for me it's the same soap opera as Hollyoaks or similar value show but I would like dedicate my find to Doctor D from Oh Beep Geocaching Podcast and Dalek will go to him as TB. This is form of appreciation for Oh Beep Team's job.
Thanks for cool cache.
A Decade of the Doctor https://bundles.bittorrent.com/bundles/doctor-who all for £8
Join the Doctor on his extraordinary adventures through space and time with these specially selected ten episodes of Doctor Who. Marking a Decade of New Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi, the Doctor himself, gives an exclusive commentary on why these episodes mean so much to him. This special bundle also contains celebratory artwork, as well as Doctor Who: Earth Conquest – The World Tour which follows Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman as they launched series 8 around the world.
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This Week.. A listener milestone
A simple find ends up with Sophie hanging upside down
Police mistake a gnome for a drug runner
What does Doctor D listen to when caching?
We announce the winner of the March Ey Up Me Duck Challenge
Last Week..
Hey chaps,
Just thought I'd let you know that Stucuk and TT (that's Stu - c - uk by the way :-) also known as Stu and Tracy reached their 5000th cache at the weekend!
So on to 10000!All the best and happy caching!
GC5JKBC - Little Bridges #392 - Two Bridges by Team-Triplet
GC5JJ98 REALLY SideTracked - Worthington by stuarthowe11
GC2VWXQ Sky High by vegpunk
We've been out hiding a cache. Currently waiting to be published. Its another Donington cache and will be called 6 Horses Stud Here. Another Sam hide, so sneaky..
We also did a hide that wasn't a hide. Lucky we checked with the www.gagb.org.uk website on the exact rules for placing where we wanted to place the cache.
Physical caches or physical cache stages should not be placed within areas of religious devotional or spiritual activity such as churches, mosques, churchyards, cemeteries or other burial grounds and should not be located on, in or immediately adjacent to the boundaries of such locations without specific permissions of the relevant authority.
News.. Design the Museum of Flight’s next great aerospace-inspired geocache www.geekwire.com
This May 2nd and 3rd, celebrate the history of geocaching by unlocking your mission for 2015. May 2nd and 3rd signal the beginning of geocaching, some 15 years ago. On May 2, 2000, GPS signals were descrambled, increasing the accuracy of GPS devices worldwide by ten times. The following day, what would become known as the first geocache was hidden.
Celebrate 15 Years of Geocaching on May 2nd and 3rd by finding any geocache or attending any geocaching event. You’ll earn a new digital souvenir for your geocaching profile.
Unlock details of your 2015 geocaching mission by reading the souvenir’s description. Join the conversation with your fellow geocachers on social media by tagging #Geocaching15 in your posts.
Geocaching giggle: Police watch gnome for drugs www.gladstoneobserver.com.au
Feedback.. From Redbeard4570..
Have you ever sent a fellow geocacher a thank you email for taking a travel bug on an outstanding adventure? I do this often. Here is one I sent this week to the geocacher Scottish Cavalryman.
Greetings! Just wanted to say thank you for taking my travel bug TB4JAZ9 with you on your adventures to South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Georgia, Virginia and numerous caches in Hawaii. You single handedly covered more miles and caches than I had hoped for when I re-released it. I can only hope future cachers do half, heck, 1/3rd as much as you did! It has been great fun following its travels with you. Again, many thanks! Cache on! Redbeard4570
Please consider doing this when you have a geocacher take your travel bug on a journey. Cache on! Redbeard4570
From Tim Hewison
The Mish-i-gan/Michigan debate goes on. With an added twist.
Nemesis Geocaches.. Molten Glass Arrangement GC5CRB6 by KaosCL and Spire67. Published 12/9/14. D/T 5/4.5
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. From BigMal70..
Hi
A couple of possible things for 'Dumb stuff Geocachers Do'1) I recently set a multi cache and it was only when I was on a caching trip with a recent finder of this cache (when he told me that the hint did not match the location) that I realised that I had actually set the formula to the location of one of my other caches instead of the new one.
2) Last night a group of 13 of us went out to do a night cache set in a bog (http://coord.info/GC4984D). I am 6'2" and at one point I was up to the top of my thighs in cold, smelly, boggy water and it was chest high on one of the shorter members of the group. This was right at the start of the trail but we all continued to walk a further 3 miles and find the cache. A great cache and really good fun but I have got weird looks from everyone that asked what I did last night.
Ask Doctor D..
If he could listen to music whilst caching what music would he listen to?
Ey Up Me Duck
Dave DeBaeremaeker I have a whole playlist of geocaching themed music I listen too sometimes when I am driving to a cache location. However when I actually hit the trails, I tend not to listen to anything but the sweet symphony that is Mother Nature.
The music is all themed around finding things, or more often, exploration (e.e Life Is A Highway - Tom Cochrane, Ramble On - Led Zeppelin, Into The Great Wide Open - Tom Petty, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet - BTO)
Heading home, almost always hard rock (and almost always Appetite For Destruction by G'n'R - one of the best rock records IMO ever recorded).
Mark Pickard Nothing! I go caching for the peace and quiet and to hear nature, defeats the object of going in my opinion (ok I sometimes go caching with someone else to have a moan and whinge about other cachers who think there IT, the weather, the state of the economy, the price of bacon, you know you've been out with me once)
Annemarie Halls Ditto. I love the peace and quiet, the birds and babbling brook the only sound track I need.
Tim Hewison U2, of course! I have climbed the highest mountains I have run through the fields Only to be with you Only to be with you I have run, I have crawled I have scaled these city walls ... not sure the rest are really appropriate!
GGH Tips.. We love hitting the bike trails for some #geocaching. There's a number of things to do to make sure that the bike works well (and we talked about many on "GGH 165: Bicycle Maintenance I" by Danno of Team_Pugatch). One of those is to lube your bike chain but don't over do it. Too much lube can attract dirt and wear. Just drip the lube onto the chain then wipe off any excess. cacheamaniacs.com
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. Pi Pie Day by Neil Moore
Check out Pauls YouTube channel at youtube.com/MrGeoPaul
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is still in Australia. Tracking History (12811 mi). The Harvey Boys grabbed it "Found in the travel bug hotel Sydney, gonna help him get out of this town!", then moved it on to Queensland - adding a total of 662.19 miles its journey. its now in cache GCRKN4 Laguna Lookout by powellbruce
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m is moving again, it is now in the hands of shamrock-lady who is taking it on a tour of Germany. Last spotted in GC5EEYG "[†]" Kudamatsu´s Nightmare (NC) by Kudamatsu ft. Vladi. Tracking history (10534mi).
Ey Up Me Duck Challenge.. The challenge
This months challenge is entitled the pi challenge and will mean you will have to cache for 3 consecutive days. On day 1 you are to find 3 (and only 3) caches. The next day you need just 1 cache and on day 3 you must find just 4 (and no more) caches.
The prizes..
Ay Up Me Duck has donated a travelbug for us to giveaway in this challenge.
Winner
Geo-Ref
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit.. Michael Edwards posted this photo on our Facebook page. He saw it whilst out searching for cache GC482GB (just in case you were wondering the area). Its down near Watford.
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This Week.. The GCDoc does a dumb thing
We're trying out a new live streaming app
News on The Great Norfolk to Norfolk TB Race 2015
Doctor D tackles the issue of buried Geocaches
What is the corrected co-ords feature on Geocaching.com?
For once the obligatory Doctor Who section is Geocaching related
Last Week.. Meerkat app - live streaming on Twitter
Check out this weeks Caching In The North West
News.. Man rescued from hole was geocaching (From cnews.canoe.ca)
Once the ordeal was over, O'Hara was told he would be facing trespassing charges at the request of St. Lawrence Seaway Management, which owns the land where accident occurred.
The Great Norfolk to Norfolk TB Race 2015
So there will be 6 races in total
1) Norfolk CA to Norfolk VA
2) Norfolk CA to Norfolk UK
3) Norfolk UK to Norfolk VA
4) Norfolk UK to Norfolk CA
5) Norfolk VA to Norfolk UK
6) Norfolk VA to Norfolk CA
The new Geocaching.com search has gone live.
Kids GPS watch includes Geocaching functions (From gpstracklog.com)
Designed more like a smartwatch first and a GPS watch second, AmbyGear has all kinds of functions such as providing two way text messaging, downloadable educational games to improve skills and a calendar to help kids learn how to manage their time and stay on track.
What really caught my attention is that the watch is compatible with geocaching and can help kids get into this fun activity as well.Currently, AmbyGear is searching for funding on Indiegogo with a flex funding campaign that is looking to raise $50,000....The campaign launched on March 3 and will run through the beginning of April...AmbyGear is expected to retail for around $130
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. From Lucie Melen..
did something very dumb last week - looking into a tree at the split of the trunk, leaned in too far and headbutted a prickly branch, stabbing myself in the forehead and making cuts and bruises! The cache wasn't even in that tree - it was the one next to it...
From The GCDoc..
Hello "On The Sauce" and Doctor D!
I've been meaning to tell this tale for quite sometime as I know we've all had similar happenings while out geocaching; and as the temperature start to rise in the Northern Hemisphere, what better time than now.
2012 brought an early spring to the great state of Minnesota, and like all good Minnesotan geocachers do when the sun shines just a bit brighter... I came out of "hibernation". I was very eager to start caching more you see, as winter caching in the upper Midwest can be very challenging. It's tough finding geocaches when buried 3 feet under snow, and difficult writing on logs when you can't feel your fingers.
The day was gorgeous! The sun was bright, warm, and persuading the winter snow to melt away. I was enjoying a lunch hour at a nearby park known for it's great geocache hides. I had just got out of a "mind-numbing" meeting and the fresh air was revitalizing. Of course since I was dressed to impress" I knew I wasn't going to be able to make any real wooded finds, so while glancing at my phone I noticed a cache that was only a 100ft off of the paved trail.I figured I may as well look and see what the terrain was like before resorting to a P&G.
As I neared the cache I saw a green welcoming meadow with some tree cover bordering on the opposite side of the trail. With only 100 and some odd feet to the cache, it had to be just in the treeline. Ultimately the obsession won the debate whether to attempt this cache or not, and found myself already halfway across the field. Upon arriving to the treeline the phone read another 50ft or so, but I told myself the accuracy was probably a bit off and the cache must be nearby. I let the GPS accuracy settle a little to realize my intuition was wrong. It seemed like I may have approached the woods on the wrong side, and if I wanted to avoid walking 2 miles I needed to do some bushwhacking.
Ok so You're probably thinks so what? 30-40ft of bushwhacking?!? do it! Remember though the state of my attire and the impending mud and water that follows a winters thaw.
Once again the internal conflict between common sense and caching addiction ensued. Which do you think won?..... I found my self tiptoeing into the brush feeling the squish of soft earth under my black leather dress shoes. With one hand holding the phone guiding me to the cache, the other swatting branches like flies I neared GZ... until I came upon the very thing I hoped I wouldn't have to deal with.... water! A small babbling brook stood between me and grabbing a smilie. It wasn't much of a stream but just wide enough and probably deep enough to cause me to stomp away with wet socks. "What's this? a bridge?" I noticed off to my left a small man-made bridge consisting of sticks and branches that some cacher most likely placed for people like me. The ones who weren't prepared with waterproof hiking boots. A sigh of relief as I know could cross untouched and bag the find...."SPLASH!"
That's right.... up to my waist in cold, murky, stinky water. The surrounding foliage and stick bridge must have played an evil trick on my eyes as to this day I still don't understand what exactly happened. All I recall is the log I chose to step up decided to move out of it's way and my left leg went all the way under along with half of my right all the while releasing a very girly "shriek".
Well.. I made the find, signed the log and slunk out of the woods on the opposite side I came in. I was wet, cold, embarrassed, and angry with myself for what just happened. As I look back now, I wish I would have been a vlogger then as it would have made one heck of a video! The morale of the story.... leave an extra set of dry clothes in your vehicle! Even if you think that this would never happen to you!
Cheers guys, keep up the awesome show!
Justin aka The GCDpoc
Feedback..
G’Day Mark
Sorry I didn’t back to you earlier but I have only recently listened to the podcast and heard a couple of queries about my email.
With regard to Trapezia Lick, I first tried to find the cache in June 2009 with my old yellow garmin etrex H and had 3 or 4 attempts over a 2 week period.
The hill to the cache is steep but the cache is at the bottom where it is not too bad. There is a lot of tree cover so it is hard to get a good reading on the GPS.
There is also more than one fallen tree in the area and I reckon I have searched under every one but obviously not the right one.
I had another couple of tries in September of 2012, this time using my new eTrex 30 but again the cache remained elusive.
I will be back there again later this year and will have another go.
As far as differences go between running in Perth and running in England well to sum it up in one word is ‘mud’
The area around Perth is sand and even after heavy rain it is just wet sand. The paths I run along in the UK turn to muddy tracks after just a light shower. Not many people in Perth own a pair of wellington boots but it seems they are standard issue for anyone in the UK that does a bit of walking.
However all that rain and mud does have a huge benefit. It produces a lot of green foliage. My wife used to tell me (she was born in England) that Perth isn’t as green as England and I never believed her until I visited. The paths through the woods in England are usually lined lush trees and shrubs with moss growing on the fallen trees and moist leaf litter on the ground, very different to a path through the bush here.
I have attached 2 photos. One is a path along the River Itchen near Fairoak, Hampshire and the other taken along a track around a lake not far from my home. Both were taken in the summer time.
Looking forward to trying to beat my nemesis next time.
Cheers
ChrisRG
Chris Gore
From Dave DeBaeremaeker
Hey Oh Beep Folks
I just caught the first half of the latest episode and was impressed by the tale from Shorty Knits on her epic attempt to complete the Church Micro challenge.
Personally I think she should have been entered into the drawing. She certainly did all she could have to complete it, and was only thwarted by Mother Nature.
I did want to respond to a comment that Banana Sauce said about being surprised about the lack of caches with the name Church in them. This is not because of a lack of caches placed at churches, but rather not using Church in the name.
In my 4000-ish finds I only have 5 caches with the word Church in the title.
To further outline my point, I have exactly 5 caches in a 30 mile radius of my town with the name Church in the title, 3 of which I have found. However there are an estimated(because I am going from memory) 20 caches, out of the 400 or so caches I've found in my 30 mile radius that are placed at church's. This number likely quadruples if you go with caches placed near churches (i.e. where you can see a church from GZ). Mind you, I live in the US South, aka the Bible Belt, and there are churches pretty much everywhere you go.
I was unable to complete this challenge. Hopefully I'll have better luck with the next one.
Cheers
Is it pronounced Michigan or Michigan?
From Scrapcat (on her Blog The Caching Blog)..
Oh Beep! My Question
Cool beans! My "Ask Dr D" question aired on the Oh Beep! Geocaching podcast (episode 62).Listen at minute 40:31 where they sort of... Well, not really... answered my question. Yo, Fools! It's pronounced "Mish-i-gan"!
Then DarryW4 weighs in with some audio..
Blah Blah Sam Sheep..
From StridentUK
Apparently there is a Blah Blah Black Sheep book.www.amazon.com
Blah Blah black sheep can't even get his bleats right, but he's the only one brave enough to tussle with a hungry coyote in this action-packed and hilarious adventure from bestselling kids' author N. D. Wilson.
Ask Doctor D..
If you find a cache that breaks ground speaks guide e.g breaking ground would you report it or just let it go
From Annon
GGH Tips.. Have you been solving puzzles at home during these cold (or hot) months? You can use "Corrected Coordinates" feature (the pencil icon next to the coordinates on the #Geocaching.com cache page) to replace the published coords for puzzles and multi-caches with your solution in your Pocket Query and downloads to your apps! cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-123-puzzles-i
GeoPaul's Video of the Week..
Geocaching In Amsterdam: The Love Bridge
Check out Pauls YouTube channel at youtube.com/MrGeoPaul
The Ay Up Me Duck Challenge.. So far we have one entry for the challenge, from Lucie Melen:
I happened to get 3 finds on Saturday so thought I'd go for it. Got one yesterday - a FTF :D and so just had to get 4 today... mission accomplished this evening! Then the minute we walked back in the door we got 3 new cache notifications - and we couldn't go out for them or we'd have got 7 for the day and ruined the pattern!
The challenge
This months challenge is entitled the pi challenge and will mean you will have to cache for 3 consecutive days. On day 1 you are to find 3 (and only 3) caches. The next day you need just 1 cache and on day 3 you must find just 4 (and no more) caches.
The prizes..
Ay Up Me Duck has donated a travelbug for us to giveaway in this challenge.
Doctor D has a cache 40m from his house and has yet to go get it, what is up with this boy? Memories Series - Our Meeting Place (Re-sited) GC5M9RH
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is still in Australia. Tracking History (12149 mi). After exactly a month of no activity our TB has moved, approx 8 miles to a mystery cache called Fill In The Blanks GC113NB
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m is moving again, it is now in the hands of beti84 and is still in Bayern Germany. We had some feedback from listener Tim Hewison, regarding Southern S@m.
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit..
Hey hey,
Hope you're both well, I've been listening to your podcasts for a few months now and must say I'm really enjoying it (except when you tell your son you love him obviously). I check my phone specially on a Sunday night now just to listen to it... disappointment this Sunday though!!
Every time you talk about Dr Who I always say to myself I should email you guys to let you know of an EPIC Dr Who series near me which I am close to completing. The series is literally on my doorstep so I've managed to complete it in a couple of months but perhaps you guys would need to dedicate some serious time and planning to complete this? Its a 50 cache series, with around 30 odd traditionals, two 10-stage multies, 8 puzzles and a letterbox. It really is a brilliant series, here are some GC codes for you to look at:
A random traditional - GC4T7DN
One of the puzzles - GC4NQ14
A multi - GC4PA63All the other caches are in the same general area (plus a couple of mine too!!).
If you want any other info on it let me know or speak to the CO, he's a top bloke and keeps all the caches well maintained. The CO goes by the name of OldPennies and myself Geo-Ref. Even if you don't give it a go, I thought it might be a good cache series to bring up on your show anyway.
Rob aka Geo-Ref
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This week.. Doctor D tackles the issue of favourite point etiquette.
Can half asleep teenagers be trusted to navigate?
News on #UKGeocachingHour
The silent searcher has locals stumped with his latest hide.
An American attempts to find some Church Micros.
The March Ey Up Me Duck Challenge is revealed.
plus more..
Last week.. GC5N2P2 Podcasting 61 by CraigsOutside
Three from the Silent Searcher...
GC5NAT3 Dont forget to log it Dr D
GC5NAR9 Oh Beep
GC5NAPG Banana source
News..
UKGeocachingHour Tuesday 8 - 9pm (from cotswoldcaching.boards.net) (Thanks to Yorkshire Yellow for submitting)
Dead Ski World Cup man was on geocaching trip (from www.thelocal.se)
Dumb stuff geocachers do.. Don't rely on a still asleep teenager to navigate.
Nemesis geocache.. Oh Beep by silent searcher GC5NAR9 10 DNF's
A tricky little thing this from the brains and hands of a 6 yr old too! Hope you enjoy the frustration of trying to find it
Feedback..
Hi ya its j+b.arsenal hear any chance you can solve GC3FG90 Childhood Hero by Ottaway's123 for me please?
Thank you
Mark, you called me out for being "competitive" and I am. Challenge accepted! Like I told you, we don't have "Church Micros" here in the states. What we have are "Spirit Quest" caches in cemeteries. In fact, of my 5700 finds I had found only two with the word "church" in the title. I did a quick search and found that there are exactly six caches containing the word "church" within a 30-mile radius of my house. I knew the chances were slim, but I wasn't about to let that stop me from trying. One of the caches had a string of DNFs and was clearly missing, so that one was dropped from my list right away.
I headed out Sunday afternoon, in 15F temps and getting over a bad cold, to find the other 5. The first cache I went to was Church Road Park (GCX1W0), which was about a half an hour from my house. The park was not surprisingly abandoned, and I made the relatively easy trek to GZ where I stood scratching my head. It's very possible that the snow and frozen ground caused me to search the wrong part of the right host, but it's also a possibility that the host has been altered since the cache was last found. Or it's even more possible that I was searching the wrong host altogether, although I did expand my search by up to 50 feet in all directions. DNF. Bummer. I remembered that I had a backup "church" cache about 50 miles in the other direction that was near where I pick up my son from his dad's house, so there was still a chance of finding five. I moved on to the second cache, Churchill Island (GC1N3CT). The walk to GZ was quiet and peaceful. I stopped for a few pictures along the way. I got to GZ and searched for a good half an hour, digging through the foot of snow on the ground with a stick, poking along in the hopes that I would stumble across the container. Unfortunately the snow made this one much too difficult, and the GPS bounce didn't help matters. Even a quick PAF didn't help. So I had to walk away without a smiley. Strike two. By this time I was cold and frustrated. But I am not a quitter. I wasn't far from the third cache, Churchville Cemetery "Illinois Spirit Quest" (GC2V1M1), so I headed over. It's a multi placed by my friend, Dutchlandian, from Holland. (Hi Ans!) I arrived at the posted coords and thought there was no way I'd be able to read the headstone with all of the snow. Luckily though I was able to brush away the top few inches, which was enough to read all of the inscriptions. I did some quick calculations and was off to the final. Finally! I am so glad this one is hidden where and how it is, so that I could get at least one smiley today! I was feeling a little more optimistic now, and moved on to Who Has a "Church Key" (GC29ZHV). The closest parking was about 500 feet away and I had to walk along a busy road to get to GZ. I wasn't sure what to expect here, given the large percentage of DNFs and the fact that the description says it's not winter friendly. I was happy to find that the "rock" (a Rolling Rock bottle cap) that the cache is under according to the hint was in full view! Somehow there was no snow on the ground in only this one small area. I seemed to be on a roll. But then ... I tried to pick up the cache. It wouldn't budge. I found a stick and tried to pry it up. It started to move a little, so I wedged my finger between it and the ground and pulled. Something came loose all right, but it was just the bottle cap, and the cache itself was still stuck in the frozen ground. The wire attaching the cap to the cache pulled right through the cap. Oh no! I broke the cache! (An apology email was sent to the C.O.) I tried and tried, but the ground was just too frozen and I could not get the container unstuck. Despite finding the cache, I could not put my signature on the log so no smiley here for me. So at only one find out of four attempts, most people would probably just go home. Not me though. I was only a mile or so from the last cache, Anybody Got a Church Key?* (GC5AF83), and had no choice but to finish my list. This one is on private property (with permission of course), around the back side of a small local brewery, Church Street Brewing Company. Even though it was Sunday and there was no one around, I still felt a bit uneasy walking around the building. I was very happy that this was a quick and easy find! Retrieval and replacement on the other hand, not so easy being only 5 feet tall. But I got the job done. Final stats for the day: 4 hours, 70 miles, 5 attempts, 2 finds. February Challenge = DNF. Thanks for the fun adventure! I'm looking forward to next month's challenge. shortyknits
Ask Doctor D..
Greetings, Doctor D, from Detroit, Michigan - USA!
I’m scrapcat, and I have an etiquette question about Favorite points.
Recently, I had two different experiences where cachers wrote in their logs that they were giving my cache a Favorite Point. But when I check the “Who Favorited this cache…” their favorite points weren’t listed. I’m assuming they either forgot to do it or changed their mind or don’t know how to do it.
Is it appropriate to contact them and ask them to add the favorite point? And, if so, what is the best way to go about it without alienating them?
Thank you and happy caching!
S.
GeoPauls video of the week.. LMGA 78 - Cuevo Ambrosio by LAN Monkey
The Ay Up Me Duck challenge.. Geocaches we found..
GC46G5M Church Micro 3773 ~ Durham ~ St Mary the Less by Just-Us-Two
GC57J5D Church Micro 6031...Sutton Bonnington - St Michael by GeoSandJLeo
GC38DV9 WLH#15 - Church View by PlasmaWave
GC57A87 Church Micro 5981 ... Hathern - St Peter & St Paul by GeoSandJLeo
GC57A6G Church Micro 5983 ... Normanton On Soar by GeoSandJLeo
Winner of Februarys challenge:
The Old Soldier
Well done on the Feb challenge. Ady was having a moan earlier in the car as we were listening to your last show saying you wouldn't let him join in the competition but then had to eat his words!!
Anyway this months challenge is entitled the pi challenge and will mean you will have to cache for 3 consecutive days. On day 1 you are to find 3 (and only 3) caches. The next day you need just 1 cache and on day 3 you must find just 4 (and no more) caches. By Sunday we will have done 7 days of pi (3.141592) and it's killing us just doing that number on the day. This all ties in with a challenge I am waiting to be published.
Travelbug race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is still in Australia. Tracking History (11904.7mi). Last known location, GC5A4KA xoB tsoP arrumarruT by Post Master B@W
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m has is apparently back from the dead and has been discovered by Geocacher Luy83, who wrote on the log:
Habe den Harry Potter - TB im Cache TB-Hotel Cacher biggdisch gesehen.
Liebe Owner - the Monkey King - dein TB ist nicht weg :)
Translated to English:
Did the Harry Potter - seen Cacher biggdisch in the cache TB TB hotel .
Dear Owner - the Monkey King - your TB is not going away :)
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This Week.. Doctor D tackles the issue of snakes on a trail
A listener from Perth tells us about his nemesis Geocache in Southern England
Has Shortyknits out dumbed Scott Berks in Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do?
Another bomb alert from the US
Edwardian Geocaching?
Want to win a copy of How to Puzzle Cache by Cully Long? We let you know how.
Last Week.. GC46G5M Church Micro 3773 ~ Durham ~ St Mary the Less by Just-Us-Two. A lovely little church tucked in behind Durham Cathedral.
GC2EJ55 RNLI Series - Sunderland Lifeboat by David-Joanne-Hannah. Great location. Some interesting sculptures to spend time appreciating (check out the photos at ohbeep.com/gallery). BUT, seems there has been zero cache maintenance.
GC3JYHG Sewage Works View (DUSCW) by dgk. For the third year in a row, we failed to find it. It was a bit ripe smelling in the area too. But we did see some wild deer running through the woods, which made the tripe worthwhile.
Nemesis Geocaches.. From Chris..
G’day Mark and Sam
I have a couple of caches that I have been unable to find but one of my most frustrating is one over there in Southern England.
It is GC17KR8, Trapezia Lick. I have been there a number of times while I have been staying there and always came away without the smiley. I would say I have searched under every tree and bush within 30 metres of GZ, fought the nettles and the brambles all without success. With such a good clue I thought this one would be an easy one.
It is good to see that people are still finding it and I will definitely give it another go next time I am over.
I am lucky that the journey I take to this one is quite a pleasant one. I go for a run in the mornings and running up to this cache along the disused rail track from Fareham is an experience a bit different from my morning runs around Perth but isn’t that what makes caching fun.
Cheers
Keep up the good work.
Chris Gore
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. From Shortyknits..
A couple years ago, over Memorial Day weekend in May 2013, Scott and I decided to go to Wisconsin for the weekend to do part of the 400 State Trail. http://www.400statetrail.org/ No, we didn’t drive the car on the trail, but in retrospect maybe we should have! The trail is an old abandoned railroad that the state turned into a recreational trail for biking and hiking and snowmobiles and horseback riding, and there are a few hundred caches along the main trail and all of its spurs. It’s about 3 hours from where we live in the Chicagoland area, but fortunately it’s only about a half an hour from where my sister lives. And more fortunately, my sister has a rental house that just happened to be between tenants that we could stay in. And even more fortunately, she had an extra vehicle with a bike rack so we could set up a getaway car at the end of the trail.
We get off to a bit of a late start Saturday morning, mostly because we had been out night caching until about 2 or 3 in the morning the night before. But we get up and load everything in the two cars and drive to our planned ending place where we drop off my sister’s car. We drive all the way back to the start of the trail in my car, unload the bikes, get our trail passes, and head out. It took us a couple hours of driving back and forth to set up the cars, and it’s close to noon by this time, which is a few hours later than we had planned to get started.
Even so, we had a great time on the trail. The weather was perfect, and we found most of the caches along the way. Back then, I was still a relatively new cacher. I hit find #1300 on the trail, and this was my first triple digit day. We found a total of 114 between the trail itself and the towns along the way. It couldn’t be a more perfect day …
UNTIL…..
We get about 13 miles in, just a miles away from the town where we parked the 2nd car. It’s getting to be evening by now, and I’m thinking that we had actually timed it just about right, and that we’d get to the end just as the sun was setting. So I’m riding along heading to the next cache, when suddenly I have the most terrible, horrible, worst ever thought. I skid to a stop and say … Ooooohhhhhhhh beeeeeeeeeppppppp!!!! Scott pulls up next to me to ask me what’s up. All I could say was, “please don’t kill me!” Eventually I reluctantly told him what I did – I left the keys in the car.
That’s right. The key to the car that’s a mile in front of us is in the car that’s 13 miles behind us. And we’re tired. And it’s almost dark. I had no choice but to call my sister. I explain to her our situation and ask her to bring me a spare key. Well there’s another problem – there’s no spare key. The only key she had to that car was the one locked in my car. She was not too happy about it, but big sisters have no choice but to come to the rescue of the little sister. It took over an hour for her to get to where we were, during which time we found the only bar in the tiny town for a few beers. When she finally got there, we locked up the bikes and she drove us all the way back to the start of the trail so that we could get my car and drive all the way back to the end of the trail to pick up the bikes and the getaway car.
We had a good plan gone all wrong. So I hope that if you or any of your listeners are ever planning to do a bike trail like this and plan on setting up a couple of cars, they’ll think of me and REMEMBER THE STUPID KEY!
News.. The Silent Child has had a name change, he's now The Silent Searcher.
Edwardian Geocaching
Dumb stuff muggles do - a pine tree bomb alert
News from Geocaching.com..
Changes to event caches:
Beginning February 18, 2015, minimum durations will go into effect for Event Caches, CITO Events and Mega-Events.
- Event Caches will now be a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Cache In Trash Out Events (CITO) will now be a minimum of 1 hour.
- Mega-Events will now be a minimum of 4 hours.
PI Day souveniers..
We’re celebrating this year’s Pi Day with two new souvenirs. The first souvenir is inspired by the groups of people creating Pi Day Event Caches. Just attend an event, including CITO or a Mega-Event on Pi Day and you’ll earn this souvenir.
The second souvenir celebrates the mystery of pi - to earn it, log a “Found It” on a Mystery Cache on March 14.
Feedback.. From Redbeard4570..
Lets talk travel bugs. I think your idea about portal or worm holes for trading travel bugs is an excellent idea. Please keep us all updated on progress. I will put it to use. I have two travel bugs that have been logging miles and visits all over the world. TB4JB39, Dog Tag "BATMAN", has been dropped in GC3NTHV which is located in Colombia, South America. On its way from the USA it also visited three caches in Mexico, one each in Costa Rica and Panama before being dropped. This makes it my first travel bug to travel in North, Central and South America and visit more than two countries. Thank you to geocacher Sludge_Shoveler for taking my travel bug on vacation with him. TB4JAZ9 has been visiting caches and logging miles in over parts of the world. After touring the Midwest section of the USA it was dropped off in Hawaii. Of all places to be dropped off. Really. Bummer. An awesome geocacher, Scottish Cavalryman, grabbed it and has had it touring the islands and other great places. So far this includes South Korea, Philippines and Thailand. Here is the fun part. Both of the travel bugs are proxy tags. Neither of the original tags logged many mile. One logged ZERO!!! That is correct, ZERO!!! It never made it past the first cache I dropped it off at. I will give details of how I made the proxy tags in the future. Cache on!
Redbeard4570
Travelbug Race.. Ask Doctor D.. Audio from CraigsOutside
GGH Tips.. Many GSAK Users are running out-of-date versions of the app. Only the last major release is available from the website with the incremental releases through the app itself. Make sure you're using the latest version picking "Check for newer version of GSAK" from "Tools" to keep your version updated. cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-160-gsak-ii
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. Free Little Library Muilti (GCNW) by GeoBadging..
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Ey Up Me Duck Challenge.. Listener Ey Up Me Duck will be setting us a challenger each month throughout 2015. The current challenge is:
As Feb is the month of love and as some people declare their love for each in church, your challenge for this month is to find 5 Church Micros.
We’ve decided to extend these challenges to our listeners. So, let us know how you’ve got on with this challenge. As an incentive, at the end of the month we will put all the names, of those who have taken part, in to a random draw to win a prize.
So far we have two names in the hat
Trevorskil and Tony Liddell (well Tony needs to get us his proof ;))
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This Week.. What is the Little Bridges series?
There is a new Geocaching related podcast on the block.
Doctor D gives his opinion on cache maintenance.
GeoPaul is back.
We announce the GeoFleaz.com competition winner.
Last Week.. Caches found this morning
GC5KE1M Little Bridges #414 - Diseworth by Team-Triplet
GC5KE74 Little Bridges #417 - Wartoft Grange by Team-Triplet
GC5KEA7 Little Bridges #418 - Thistle View by Team-Triplet
GC4R27R Barn Stormer by snotpants
The Little Bridges series was started by Stanthews in 2009 to highlight small footbridges in remote parts of Wiltshire. Since then the series has been expanded by others all over the country and starting to spread fast, Damian from Winter Foxes has created and updates a list of cachers who has found 10 or more little bridges and can be found at legresley.me.uk/LittleBridges. if you would like to add to the series, please contact Stan on his Geocaching.com page stanthews and he will give you a number for your bridge, to qualify, the bridge must be a foot bridge too small for vehicles, please make sure your title exactly matches “Little Bridges # xx then name” including spaces so it will get picked up and added to Damian’s list.
We dialed in to The UK Geocaching Podcasts live hangout, whilst we were out Geocaching.
Congrats to HHH and Wife Amy on hitting 100 shows of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast
News.. Geocaching.com have announced the dates for CITO Weekend, they are April 25th and 26th - check out the official Geocaching.com BLOG for more information.
Newcomer to the Dutch Geocaching podcast scene Geocacheradio.eu, hosted by GeoGilian and DeMecheleirs.
New National Trust website ntlandmap.org.uk
Its main component is ‘Land History’ which covers the buildings, countryside and coastline we own, each with a short history of why we acquired them, including dates, details, scale, how it was funded, by whom and the important designations or listings.
Whether you are curious about your nearest National Trust place, want to research ownership of an area or get a visual picture of it, or find out a bit more about somewhere you plan to visit, there’s a lot to discover.
Feedback.. From Redbeard4570..
Greetings again from the American mid west. Have not gotten in a lot of caching due to the weather. It has either been Arctic cold or spring time temps. I am not into caching in wind chills below 0 degrees F.
I want to thank Dave Debaeremaeker for his comment on the joys of a road trip in the USA or Canada. (cue Dr. D for his trade mark statement when the name of the country Canada is spoken) Sadly, your fine and great country is lacking in size to have the option of experiencing this wonderful event. That said, this gives you yet another reason to cross the pond and visit. I do one question or correction, depending of your point of view, for Dave Debaeremaeker. I am not aware of any highways in the USA that do not have a posted speed limit. Montana did, for a short time, have the interstate highways listed as "reasonable and prudent". Sadly the law makers and enforcement officers did not believe that speeds over 100 MPH were either. So they posted a speed limit. Interstate speeds range from 55-75. Speeds are set by the states. Texas has a few highways posted at 85 MPH. Being a truck driver since 1986 I have been in 47 states and experienced all the speeds listed above.
Keep up the excellent work on this fine podcast.
One last item. What do you and your listeners think about changing "dumb things geocachers do" to "things Dr. D might do".
Nemesis Geocaches.. GC49Y2V SB3W-04 by Team-Triplet and Cerises
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. From Collin French..
So, I was out last night, cheeky spot of caching. Had the gps with me, phone is in the car. It's about midnight. Got to GZ, couldn't make the hint make any sense so started looking at the logs. We had been here about 15 minutes. Checked a couple more places and my buddy called it and we headed back to the car. Grabbed my phone and looked and the cache had been disabled sine 31 December! I have my PQ set to ignore disabled and the gps to filter them so I have no idea how we ended up hunting a disabled cache, at midnight, in a town at zero degrees C...
Ask Doctor D.. From Yorkshire Yellow..
Dear Dr D, What’s your opinion on maintaining another cacher’s cache? We've all seen it when we’re out caching. It may be a full log roll or a wet cache, it might be soggy and manky contents, or a damaged container. Should we maintain the cache? If so, how far should we go? If we do carry out maintenance for a CO, are we encouraging lazy cache ownership? I’d be interested to hear you expert opinion. Love, Yorkshire Yellow
Yorkshire Yellows View..
My view on this is that I’ll carry out basic maintenance if the cacher is a regular one, someone who’s known to me, or someone who is clearly usually what I'd consider to be a responsible CO, as they might just be too busy to attend to maintenance and quickly as they might like to. If I am planning a walk to attempt a series and see something that looks like it might need maintenance, I’ll drop a quick message to the CO. I've sometimes asked them if I can do any minor maintenance for them, even if it’s not clear from any of the cache pages if any maintenance is actually needed. What I won’t do is carry out maintenance, or offer to in advance to, for any low numbers hiders (as they should be able to do this themselves quite easily), people who aren't that active in the game any more or haven't logged on to the website in a long while. I will definitely not carry out maintenance on behalf of the small number of what I’d call “serial non-maintainers”. For example, in my part of the world there was someone a while back who was an active cacher and reasonably regular hider, but they never seemed to maintain their existing caches, and either left them to be disabled by a review or disabled them themselves if there was a pattern of DNF and/or ‘Needs maintenance’ logs.
GGH Tips.. A terrific option for backup power in your cachebag are Lithium AA, AAA, C, or D batteries (provided you have a GPSR or flashlight which uses those batteries of course). Lithium batteries last up to 10 years in storage (e.g. the bottom of your geocaching bag) and they last much longer than either similar alkaline or NiHM batteries (as a bonus they also weight less). You'll probably find that it's worth the extra cost for the backups you carry on the trail. Hear more on "GGH 116: Batteries III" and let us know your experience with these lightweight, high-power, disposable batteries.
Travelbug Race.. Oh Beep! Where Are My Other Legs? is still doing the rounds in The Australian Capital Territory. It is currently in the hands of cacher SiteHound and was last dipped in the cache Chemical Fore!mulae (GC10EP7).
Southern S@m - Last seen in Cache Der Romer (GC1JAJK), but has now been reported as missing
GeoPauls Video of the Week..
Geocaching Around Vancouver - January 20th 2015 by Mr David Archer
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Ey Up Me Duck Challenge.. Listener Ey Up Me Duck will be setting us a challenger each month throughout 2015. The current challenge is:
As Feb is the month of love and as some people declare their love for each in church, your challenge for this month is to find 5 Church Micros.
We've decided to extend these challenges to our listeners. So, let us know how you've got on with this challenge. As an incentive, at the end of the month we will put all the names, of those who have taken part, in to a random draw to win a prize.
Competition winner.. The winner of last weeks GeoFleaz.com contest.
What is the tagline printed on every Geoflea?
The answer is Along for the ride.
Winner Paul Weston
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This Week.. A 3 in 1 dumb stuff geocachers do story.
GeoFleaz.com competition.
News on the new advanced search feature from Geocaching.com
Update on Ey Up Me Ducks first Challenge - solve and find two puzzle caches.
GeoGearheads tips on how to get good co-ordinates.
And the obligatory Doctor Who bit (during the outro music)
Last Week.. A bit of cache maintenance on Put a Cork In It (GC51924)
Plus two puzzle cache finds.
Plans also started for the wormhole cache - mentioned by Dave DeBaeremaeker in an earlier episode.
News.. GeoTalk host, Darren (aka SpinDoc Bob), has sadly lost his battle with a severe brain tumour. Darren’s nephew, Ryan, is raising money for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. Ryan Osborne (Clipping for a cure) donation page.
geocheck.org hacked:
Unfortunately, I have just learned, that Geocheck.org has been hacked. The entire database has been downloaded, including cache solutions and hashed passwords.
The passwords are hashed, so they are fairly secure, especially for longer or more complex passwords. However, to be sure, it is recommended for everyone to change their passwords. If you use the same password at Geocaching.com or other sites, I recommend changing them there as well. Additional security surrounding the passwords have been implemented going forward. Further, the vulnerability used to hack the site has been plugged.
Samuel AKA iChicken
The new Advanced Search on Geocaching.com is now available to Premium members. We talked with Jayme, from GC HQ, on show 57 (Changes Coming to Geocaching.com (GC.com HQ Interview Pt 1)) about the new search and how Premium members can help refine it. If you're looking for a detailed breakdown, we recommend GeoGearHeads episode GGH 160.5 Geocaching.com Advanced Search Preview, or check out the video below:
One for the hardcore map/geo location enthusiasts - Google Earth Pro is now free,
Feedback.. From Dave DeBaeremaeker..
Heya folks
Just to address Doctor D's assertion that speed limits are slow in the US based on that Top Gear (UK) episode. It is not the case.
That road they were on: the Blue Ridge Parkway is indeed maxed at 45MPH. However it is important to note that the Blue Ridge is a narrow windy mountain road, and in a normal reasonably priced car, 45 feels speedy. Fun fact: that road is a National Park, and runs for hundreds of miles thru many states. It is also one of my favourite roads to drive on (which I do a lot as it runs relatively close to my house).
The speed limit on the road I take up the mountains to the Parkway is 55MPH. There are plenty of Interstates that do 70MPH on the east coast. In New Mexico I40 is 75MPH, and some roads in the flat states in the middle of the country do not have speed limits.
Cheers
Dave
Nemesis Geocaches.. From Ey Up Me Duck..
Nemesis caches: we only call it a nemesis cache if we have looked for it at least twice & I have just scanned my DNF list and the only ones we have searched for numerous times (including twice with a bunch of Scouts!) are Look out for the Foxes (GC3DF9X) and Devilishly Difficult (GC3FVZW) - both near Colwick Woods. We haven't been to look for a while so think it is about time we went for another look to see if anything looks different.
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do..
Scott Berks. Not one, but three stories of how NOT to travel to a GZ. Stories include tales of LEO's and being kicked out of a state.
Ask Doctor D.. From Head Hard Hat..
HHH asks for Advice as to what type of ways to safely attach a Geocache to living items, like a tree
When hiding a cache one thing to remember:
Geocaches are placed so that plant and animal life are safe from both intentional and unintentional harm.
Source Geocaching.com Guidelines
GGH Tips.. Even smartphones can get you good coords for your geocaches if you know how. We talked about it on "GGH 094: Getting Good Coords I" so check that out for much more information. Some quick tips are to make sure the GPSR in the device (smartphone or GPSR) is running at least a couple minutes and stable before checked. Then also get multiple readings, from multiple directions, at different times and average those positions.
How are you getting coords for your caches?
Ey Up Me Duck Challenges.. GC3TVA4Cryptic Series 3 : LIIXLVIDCCXXIVIXIVDCCCLXVIII by Drackvor
This was the better of the two final hides. Nice location by the water. Not so sure about the bag of syringes we found.
Site used to help crack this puzzle www.onlineconversion.com
GC3P46Q The Loughborough Cryptic Series 1 by Drackvor
This one was proof that having to solve a puzzle is not a guarantee of a quality cache. But it did help us fill in another box on our D/T grid.
Sites used to help crack this puzzle sharkysoft.com & www.counton.org.
In the end both were solved using tips from the above sites and sitting with pen and paper to work the co-ords out.
Februarys Challenge..
Hi Oh Beep,
I see you have been getting on with working out 2 puzzle caches - have you managed to go out and find them yet?
February Challenge.
As Feb is the month of love and as some people declare their love for each in church, your challenge for this month is to find 5 Church Micros.
On Sunday, although we didn't set out to do it, me and The Old Soldier collected 15 Church Micros. I know this is nothing compared to some people who go out and get up to a hundred in a day but it was good for us, especially as we hadn't intended it.
Now this should be quite an easy task for Dr D to achieve (unless you have already done them) as there are lots in Beeston area!!!!
If others want to try the challenge too and don't have church micros in their area, they can find ones with 'church' in the title.
Good Luck Searching
Denise aka Ey Up Me Duck
GeoFleaz Competition.. What is the tagline printed on every Geoflea?
The Obligatory Doctor Who Bit..
I am not sure if you have seen this, but, while not geocaching-related, as a fellow Dr. Who fan, I thought you and Dr.D might enjoy
BTW - I started watching back in the Jon Pertwee (#3) era, when there was no CGI and cardboard monsters were the stuff of legend. Tom Baker is still the best Doctor, sorry Dr. D.
I hope to hear Sophie back on the show again soon.
GManSan (aka Gerry)
P.S. Dr. D needs to learn the word to the Celebrate song, by Kool and the Gang. It's "Celebrate good times, come on!" Not sure what he's saying, but it's not that.
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Our interview with Eric, PR/Special Media Manager for Geocaching.com - with news on Whereigo, Lab Caches, the various apps and why the UK pays more for premium membership
This Week.. Our interview with Eric, PR/Special Media Manager for Geocaching.com
From The GC Doc..
Hey Mark!
Hope all is well over across the pond! I wanted to send off a quick email and see if you and your beautiful listeners would help and support me to become the Grand Prize winner for the Michelin Geocaching Quest "spirit of adventure" contest!
The news hasn't actually gone public, but on Sunday afternoon MichelinUSA will post the top 10 pics on their Facebook page to be voted on. Yours truly made it and that's why I need your help. All I need from you guys is a like on the picture I entered. That's it! The winner will be chosen by picking the one with the most "likes".
Here are the links and the pic that I entered. https://www.facebook.com/MichelinUSA
Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks!
Interview content.. Eric introduces himself and explains his role
15 years of Geocaching and the history of Geocaching.com explained
Because of Geocaching Eric has the autograph of an astronaught
Geocaching on Mars
Nemesis Geocache - Eric has a whole category, based on a log type
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do..The amount of time spent rolling a log back in to a micro, then realising the easy trick of placing it in the lid.
Recommended Bucket List Geocache..The Rock
Countries Eric has Geocached..Poland Czech Republic, Germany, Croatia. Eric discusses how Geocaching differs in some of these locations.
What was learned from the 7 Souvenirs of August?
BananSource raises his issues with the Geocaching.com videos, Eric suggests ways they can be improved.
We touch briefly on Whereigo and its future. At the moment the future is still unwritten, with an aim of gaining more clarity in the next 6 to 9 months. The goal being that they're easy to play and easier to create.
There will be an evolution to Lab Caches in 2015.
There will be more promotions along the lines of the 2014 Skoda and Michelin promotions. Also there will be new GeoTours in 2015. Related to this are thing sites.
We go on to discuss the Geocaching app and how it will be changing in ways that will help those new to Geocaching. We also discuss the future of the app for Windows phones.
We discuss the reasons behind Premium membership to Geocaching.com being more expensive in the UK
Doctor D left a Doctor Who question for Eric.
Contact the show.. www.ohbeep.com/contact or feedback@ohbeep.com This week.. An interview with Jayme, the user insight analyst, from Geocaching.com
Nottinghamshire Geocaching Awards
News on GeoTalk host SpinDoc
Someone ASKS Dr D to offensive them
The secrets of NiMH (batteries) from GGH
and Ey Up Me Duck challenges the boys from Oh Beep!
Last Week.. BananaSource was at The Doctor Who Experience.
Geocaches done:
GC5CPA8 In These Stones Horizons Sing
GC1DFRH Britannia Quay
Check out this months UK Geocaching Podcast, BananaSource co-hosted with Collin
We were also comperes at the The first Nottinghashire Geocachers Caching Awards evening, organised by Jacaru and Wemnog. The award winners were:
Moan a lot for Best Series
Moan a lot for Best Traditional
Trevorsilk for best multi
Y8C for best puzzle/unknown
Jacaru for best event
The Podcache Show Special Award for Services to Geocaching
News.. GeoTalk host, Darren (aka SpinDoc Bob), is losing his battle with a severe brain tumour. Darren's nephew, Ryan, is raising money for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. Ryan Osborne (Clipping for a cure) donation page.
Audio from Jayme, The User Insight Analyst, from Geocaching.com. Jayme brings the voice of the Geocaching community in to the development process at Geocaching.com HQ.
Click HERE for the User Insights Forum Jayme mentions in the interview. Being involved in this forum will give users the opportunity to help guide future innovations coming from Geocaching.com
Update since the interview was recorded: Due to feedback, from the beta testers of the Advanced Search function, the release has been put back a week to the week commencing 26th January. Premium members only should look out for an e mail that week, inviting them to explore the new Advanced Search features.
Jayme also talks about the changes coming to the Geocaching Intro App, features that will help guide new Geocachers and bring clarity to some of the things experienced Geocachers take for granted.
Feedback.. From Dave Debaeremaeker..
Heya Mark & Sam I am 2/3rds of the way thru episode 56, but had to pause when I pulled into the parking lot at work. I'll catch the rest on the commute home, but for now I have some comments.
First of all, the Americans do have an annoying way of formatting their dates. Month-Day-Year. In Canada (and I believe in the UK aswell) they do Day-Month-Year. I can never keep the dates format straight between the two, so I typically go in the proper sort order:Year-month-day, or just spell it out : January 12, 2015.
Second, re: the comment from the fellow who did 800 miles and 4 events in a single day. I don't think you fully appreciate the joy that is a good long road trip. Britain is simply not large enough to get the experience of many many hours spent on the open highway, with the tunes cranked, the engine rev'd, and watching the world pass by your car windows. Driving can be dang annoying when there is a lot of traffic but there are many places in the US where you can drive for hours on our interstate highways and barely see another car. Those are the roads that many a car-based rock anthem has been written about.
As for the date of 12-13-14 (Yankee formatting), I also had an adventure that day. I have a group of geocaching friends - we call ourselves Team Awesomesauce - that goes on big adventures together. On the date in question two of our group (FailedApparatus and HoosierSunshine - pronounced: Who's-yer-sunshine) were hosting a geocaching trivia event that evening in Columbia South Carolina.Columbia is about 3 hours from my house, so I left early on that morning, met up with the group in Charlotte North Carolina, and together we cached ourselves to Columbia. Along the way we did some amazing caches. I blogged about the adventure here:http://debaere.blogspot.com/2014/12/team-awesomesauce-rides-again.html
I also have a shot of a clock taken at 12-13-14 15:16;17 (3:16 PM) to mark the occaision:http://debaere.blogspot.com/2014/12/12-13-14-151617.html
Speaking of interesting dates, Pi day is coming up. March 14th.i.e. in Yankee formatting 3-14. This year is special as 3-14-159:26:53 is pi correct to the first 8 decimal places. There are many folks in the US that are planning events around Pi day (yay for math geeks!)
Finally the translation of Doctor D's Australian accent was comedic gold. Well done.
Cheers
From Ey Up Me Duck
Before the New Year me and The Old Soldier sat and discussed (I said what I'd like to do and he listened & agreed!!!) our geocaching aims for the year and came up with the following list.
1- to listen to the Oh Beep show the week after it is aired. I am currently very bad and tend to listen to them in batches, although I have nearly caught up & only have about 10 older episodes to listen to now (the May & June ones)
2 - to find (and log Dr D!!!) 3000 caches this year. This is to go towards a challenge set by Nadiagoescaching during the year.
3 - To try and clear a 10km radius from house
4 - To clear at least another 60 days from our date found calendar (currently at 242/366 days).
5 - To complete and find at least 10 Challenge caches - I think we managed to grab 3 or 4 of these at the weekend!!!
6- To complete DT grid (12 to go)
7 - To cache in at least 10 more English counties (currently 31/46 counties)
8 - Find some Little Quest Caches (currently 1/48) – to get us into double figures at least
9 - To find 20 more caches to help go towards completing the Jasmer Challenge (caches placed – months since geocaching began) - (140/176)
10 - Find any caches in area with favourite points of over 25
From Misha..
I am GC member Misha, Looky what I found while I was listening to your latest Podcast near Truro, NS, Canada. It began as a nice sunny minus 24°C and the sun warmed us to -12°C a great 40 cache hike, I was at #34 Hidez 57. Union Jack GC5EA21 Thanks for podcasting
Nemesis Geocaches.. Defined (to end Doctor D's refusal to accept those proposed). A cache must be searched for and not found on at least 3 separate occasions to be classed as a Nemesis Geocache by Doctor D.
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. From StaticJay..
Just had two disabled caches of mine found which is weird because the containers are sitting in my workshop.
People play their own way, but Geocaching isn't hard. Smartphones make it easier than ever. GO OUTSIDE, YOU MIGHT ENJOY IT!
Ask Doctor D..
Doctor D, I enjoy listening to your podcast very much but feel that your offensiving is lacking when it comes to those with disabilities and I wanted to give you a chance to put this situation right. I am blind but still manage to Geocache with my family but reckon the mighty Doctor D must have some advice that might help me be a better cacher, after all you do know everything… and you are a doctor, so please, What advice do you have for blind geocachers?
Cheers
Paul aka washknight
http://washknight.wordpress.com
GGH Tips.. The secrets of NiMH (batteries) - GGH 116: Batteries III
The Ey Up Me Duck Challenges..
I have also decided to set the Oh Beep team a Monthly Challenge and see how many (of the 12) you achieve by the end of the year!!!
I have taken into consideration that you don't like caching much when it is too cold (or too hot) so you have more time to spend at home, sat in front of your laptop or with a pen and paper.
Also because January has already started I will give you until the end of February to complete this challenge (but you'll still get one in the first week of Feb too!!!).
So my first challenge to you is to work out (solve) and find 2 puzzle caches.
I am giving you about 6 weeks to complete this which I don't think is too difficult. Me and Ady went out on Sunday and managed to find 20 puzzles, so 2 in 6 weeks is very doable (is that a word!). Annoyingly when we got in late that evening, a challenge cache had just been published by TeamTriplet asking for 25 puzzle caches to be found in a day!!! - we were gutted BUT far too cold to go out again!
If you want to know of some of the easier ones out there let me know and I will tell you which ones to look at!
That's all from me for now.
I'll be listening every week now to see how you are getting on with my challenge
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Last Week.. This episode was recorded straight after episode 55, we didn't find any caches in the five minutes between recording.
Feedback.. From Redbeard4570..
For 12/13/14 I decided to challenge myself to 4 events on the same day. To add to the fun I added some cache upkeep to the mix. Starting in Dodge City, Kansas on the 12th and ending in Emporia, Kansas on the evening of the 13th. Returning home on the 14th. Yes, a few caches were grabbed along the way and dozens of travel bugs were discovered. 378 miles were driven on the 12th. Upkeep work was preformed on GC3EBQ3 and GC3EBVN, both being log replacement. Events started on the13th with the first being GC5GQQM "Smokey Valley Cachers Brunch 10:11 12/13/14" in Salina, Kansas. 2nd was GC5C305 "Christmas Where ALL Families Are Welcome" in Derby, Kansas. 3rd stop GC5H086 "Last Chance before 01/02/03" in Herrington, Kansas. Final event being GC5GZ23 "Christmas Meet & Greet" in Emporia, Kansas. 223 miles were driven on the 13th. Total miles traveled by the time I returned home were 797. All events were great fun and I was so glad I talked myself into the challenge. Hope to try multi events again in the future. Did anyone else attend any events or cache on this rare date? Redbeard4570
From The Monkey King..
G'day Mark & Sam,
I hope you are having a great festive season.The last show was great to listen to as usual - I laughed myself silly on hearing the story of Sam being set on fire: BEST STORY EVER. I managed to find a couple of caches on Christmas day whilst out on a bike ride to burn off some of Christmas dinner.Last night I had a geocaching dream... the first time I have had a geocaching dream since I started caching in 2011.I was in my house (well, the place I was living in during my nightmare) and Walt from the Chicago Geocachers turned up on the door step. I remember thinking 'wow! one of the geocaching podcasting guys!'I invited Walt in and we were discussing going geocaching together. I suggested looking at the map showing caches around the local area for good ones to find, but Walt produced an app on a phone that produced all kinds of sweet geocaching information.It was then that I woke up.I have no idea why I would be dreaming about Walt, but thankfully it was in a geocaching capacity.cheers,
the Monkey King
Nemesis Geocaches.. From Redbeard4570
GC4810H Needle in a hay stack by alleycat0619
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Hide their geocaches on private property, or hiding it on land without permission. gagb.org.uk/landagreements
Ask Doctor D.. Due to a lack of questions, Doctor D felt the need to fill in with some useless facts.
GGH Tips..
Did you know that there are four different types of pocket queries? Check out "GeoGearHeads 149: Pocket Queries I" to learn what those types are, and many other tips to enhance your Pocket Query skills.
cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-149-pocket-queries-i
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is now in Australia. Tracking History (11904.7mi). Last known location, GC5A4KA xoB tsoP arrumarruT by Post Master B@W
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m has gone missing, again. Last seen GC1JAJK Der Römer by Aga & Deti.
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. Finding A Cache With Some Christmas Magic
Check more GeoPaul videos at his YouTube Channel
News.. Travelfleas has changed its name to www.geofleaz.com
Tips for setting your Geocaching Goals for 2015 (From gpstracklog.com)
Piratemania 8 - GC5B3WH
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Last Week/Year.. Two DNF's is all we have to show for ourselves when it comes to Geocaching, since the last show.
Our goals from 2014..
BananaSource - hit 600 cache finds (we were on 400 at the time). So 200 in the year. Also to go to more events. We'd set the goal of going to the Kent Mega.
Doctor D wanted to up that number to 1000
CacheZilla set a goal of 400 for the year
CacheZilla wanted to send out a trackable.
Doctor D wanted to start Geocaching by himself. With an aim of 20 for the year (his ambition holds no bounds). He also wanted to hide a cache too. He also set a podcast goal of getting Miss Watto and Josh (eldest son) to appear on the show.
Listener Goals.. From Gary (aka Wet_Coaster)
Brilang (From Twitter)
Yup. I'm well on track of beating my 1200 goal for the year. In fact, I should pass 1500 this year. But #ItsNotAboutTheNumbers
I think I will set the same 1200/year goal. It's not that big a stretch to find 25/weekend :)
From Luke (aka Whatshappenin) - Check his YouTube Channel
tsiolkovsky (From Twitter)
my goal was to get to 2000 #geocaches and to qualify for an A-Z puzzle challenge, both of which I achieved
Elisa (scrapcat) had 4 for 2014:
1000 days of consecutive caching (completed last Wednesday)
5000 finds (completed that last Wednesday, also)
Total Multi finds of 210 or more. (I'm currently at 207 and have several on my radar).
4 Claim 12 Earth Caches this year. (I will end the year with 9).
3 out of 4 isn't bad
Dave DeBaeremaeker
My only true goal this year was to complete my geocalendar, which I did on Nov 15.
I have longer term goals like finding caches in all 50 US States, and 10 Canadian provinces. I added 3 more to my list this year, so progress made there. It will still be a multi-year effort.
I also have a general goal of adding more countries to my stats, and hopefully next week I will add a new one (thanks to a work trip).
Audio from StaticJay
Our Goals for 2015.. Find 365 caches
Hide more caches, in particular our Doctor Who related cache
Have fun
Attend more events
As a stretch goal, fill in our Geocaching calendar dates
A truly multi-cultural show, with input from a Canadian, Australian, American and an Englishman. We find out what a wormhole geocache is, review the Windows phone Geocaching Live app and hear about a Geocaching story involving firemen. Contact the show:
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Last Week.. GC4CER3 RCR2+FW#01 - The Track to Belton by Team-Triplet
GC4B83Z Shepshed mini 4 cache series Number 2 of 4 by Shazzo
Feedback.. From Dave DeBaeremaeker
Hey folks
So I have an idea which may be fun (tho it may also be horrible and
terrible in many unspeakable ways). Have you heard of travel bug
wormhole caches? If you haven't, they are basically caches where
folks can drop off TBs, and the CO mails them to another CO, who
releases them into caches nearby. Example is this cache in NC where
the TBs get sent to New York: GC3PGFCWhat do you gents think about us placing a pair of wormhole caches -
one somewhere in the UK (close to either Mark or Colin, (depending on
which one of you wants to participate), and I can place one here in
North Carolina. Any TBs placed into those caches would get mailed to
the CO of the other endpoint, and released into the wild.The one downside is that international postage isn't super cheap, but
the upside is that it could be a lot of fun.What are your thoughts?
Cheers
From Yorkshire Yellow
Dr D,
As far as I understand it, the term 'soccer' was in fact originally an English one and comes from the letters 'SOC' in word Association in the term 'Association Football'.
Regards,
Yorkshire Yellow
Nemesis Geocaches.. From Redbeard4570..
I have had added two more caches to my NEMISIS CACHE list. Both are in Newton, KS, USA. GC469JG bike path bridge and *. Both are just plain evil. I posted a DNF on one and a cacher who has found it took pity on me and gave me a very helpful clue. So hopefully next chance I get to try for them again I will succeed! Cache on!
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. GC4N2XB SB9K: Got Coords? (Final) by shortyknits...This involves two legendary Chicago geocachers.
Ask Doctor D.. What is Geocaching, using a Windows phone, like?
GGH Tips.. NFC enabled phones - GGH 055: NFC I
I'm writing to provide some insight on the GeoGearHeads Tip segment naming. As flattered as I am to have the segment called something like "DarrylW4's Tingling Tips" they have been written so far by debaere and your co-host, plus I'm hoping to get The Bad Cop to record a few himself. Therefore I would suggest a "GeoGearHead" name would be best. Perhaps something more fitting to your not insignificant vocal skills would be best, but I don't know what that might be. Perhaps the "Geocacher Tips of Luv from the GeoGearHeads?" Or "GeoGearHeads' International Tips of Mystery?" "Late Night Tricks from GeoGearHeads?"
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is now in Australia. Tracking History (11809.7mi). Last known location, in the hands of Gatherer Hade who visited GC5HDD5 Only the Beginning by dinkyfish
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m has gone missing, again. Last seen GC1JAJK Der Römer by Aga & Deti.
G'day Guys,
Just finished listening to the latest show "Dude, where's my car?" and had a good laugh as usual.
I hope for Sam's sake that the OhBeep travel bug beats mine, because payback will be heading his way if mine wins - the amount of times he keeps saying your TB has won and celebrating before either of us has one will make karma fun.
Yes, my travel bug has changed hands, as I think the previous cacher to have SouthernS@m thought it was for them to keep, especially when I read the log made by Talitakumi: "My first Trackables und than so a nice, beautiful, intelligent, fascinating, enchanting young man :-))) Harry Potter!!!!"
As Talitakumi has only found 8 caches, this made my alarm bells go off, so I found the FAQ on Travel bugs on the geocaching.com web site, changed the language to German and sent that person a link. This prompted a quick change of hands, but still no closer to the UK. But at least it is still moving.
I don't think I made any goals for 2014 to review, but I am hoping to make something really interesting in the way of a hide and try to find a cache in another State of Australia for my 2015 goals.
cheers,
The Monkey King
ps - I wonder if the GCDoc was confusing parts of Australia with the UK, as we say "Bob's your uncle" a lot here, whereas I can't recall ever hearing s Pom say it. Please correct me if I am wrong on that.
GeoPauls Video of the Week.. Geocaching in a old bunker.
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News.. Add Adventure To Your Honeymoon, Go Geocaching (From idiva.com)
Follow up to last weeks news about a man who asked his partner to marry him, using GPS art:
Mark,
If you liked the "will you marry me?" then check out 'runningdrawing' on tumblr.
We're learning German, upsetting Americans, trying out Project-gc.com, GeoPaul is back and there is some romance...just another week on Oh Beep! Contact the show: www.ohbeep.com
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Last Week.. No Geocaching last week. But Doctor D went to the snow dome. BananaSource has decided to learn German, using the DuoLingo App.
Feedback..
(must be read in your best American accent ever)Howdy y'all YEE-HAW!
First of all I must acknowledge what a mighty fine job ya did copyin' us 'muricans 'n the funny way we talk! That's right we'all sound like we just hopped off a buckin' bronco, and 'bout to lean back on the porch with a nice cold sarsaparilla!
Kinda reminds me how all y'all over there in Britannia sound the same! Ya know, like "jolly good" and "Bobs your uncle" and referring to your car as a motor and it's trunk a boot!
The boots I'm used to are full of cow pies and have a set of spurs slapped on!
Any'how, y'all got a great show there, mighty funny and some great cachin' tips! Keep up all the great work!
Hope to see ya out there on the trails some day! So long pardners!
Justin
TheGCDoc
p.s. Believe me when I say we have just as many different accents in the midwest United States as you guys do in your whole country! LOL
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do..
Oh Mark, Mark, Mark ...You need a new category - and you should send with your American friends.'Dumb stuff Geocaching podcachers do ...'Upset my other half!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)She will have her revenge. You ask UKCacheMag Adam about her ...Stucuk and * TT *He, he, he ...Regards, Stu ...
Forget where the car has been left. GC2JX2N - The Old Railway by Dan Rackham
Ask Doctor D.. From redbeard4570
ASK DOCTOR D! I have been using www.project-gc.com to discover some fun and interesting information on my own caching history and that of others. So here is my question for you. What is the elevation of the highest and the lowest geocaches you have found? Use project-gc to discover this information and see if you can find the same information about me. redbeard4570
GGH Gear Tips.. DarrylW4, from GeoGearHeads.com, brings you short Geocaching related tips. This week its Geocheckers, for more information listen to GGH show 150 Puzzles 2
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is now in Australia. Tracking History (11719.7mi). Last known location, in the hands of Gatherer Hade who visited GC1XC9T Blossom's Birthday Cache by blossom*
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m is still in the hands of cacher quirkle and is doing the rounds in Hessen, Germany.
GeoPauls Video of the Week.. Check out GeoPaul's Youtube channel - HERE
News.. New App - Maps 3D (movingworld.de) £2.99 in the UK, there is also a free lite version.
Whether you're thinking about trekking, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, cycling, running or climbing, Maps 3D lets you plan your weekend and vacation trips - plus you can also record and save them for future use together with statistical information.
And if you ever find yourself not being able to decide on a trip, Maps 3D, in combination with the largest trip portals, helps you discover exciting trips taken by other outdoor fans.
Useful for working out the best route when you're out Geocaching - as we heard on last weeks Oh Beep! the map can save you ending up in the wrong place. BUT...we can't see this app being battery friendly.
Marriage Proposal Mapped Out By Portsmouth Jogger's App (from BBC.co.uk)
He explained he had run about 15 miles (24km) in total, but had the GPS tracking turned on to spell out the lettering over 5.7 miles (9km).
Mr Chudley told his girlfriend he was going out for a run before posting the map on Facebook and returning, with flowers and a ring, to hear her response.
Last Week.. BananaSource had a pathetic attempt at the SB3W series, set by Team-Triplet and Cerises. Out of the 9 caches, in the series, he found a grand total of 1.
GC49Y0C SB3W-01, which was "a bison tube up a tree, above the floodline"
BananaSource also had a terrible dream. He was out caching with Moan-A-Lot, mopping up a series he'd already started and helping Moan-A-Lot find the ones he still needed to finish the series. Suddenly, BananaSource was driving through a corn field with Miss Watto navigating. Eventually, they stopped and started looking for a cache. Joined by Geocachers with names such as Dead Or Alive (a big friendly giant of a man). WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
Feedback.. From redbeard4570
Congrats on hitting 600 finds! As of today, December 2, I am at 670. So either I need to get caching and stay safely ahead of you or you need to kick it hard and catch up! Enjoyed the show, as normal, and must say it was extra fun hearing the Chicagolander guys again. I will have to visit the guys webpage and load up some podcasts.
From Moan-A-Lot
Moan-A-Lot placed a simple GC code on our Facebook page, he knows us SO well.
GC59VN8 - 76 Totters Lane, Riddings? Re-doctored by Alfreton Divers, originally placed by JAT2010
Geocaching Podcast sum up Oh Beep! perfectly
Sweet, kind, loving, family based show of wonderfulness
They also had a revelation.
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Rely too heavily on the compass, most devices we use have a decent map. There have been several occasions where just a quick glance at the map would have saved us from walking miles out of our way only to find a dead end. Amy and BananaSource suffered this a few times when in Edale recently, ending up on the wrong side of train tracks.
Nemesis Geocaches.. GC5CNT1 Church Micro 6339...Sudden by Yukonhuskies. Published in September, no finds, 3 DNF's.
THE CACHE
the headline co ords will take you to a place outside the church building where you will find a phone number,use this number to work out the final co ords.
Ask Doctor D.. Doctor D answers the Geocache Hiders Quiz
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is now in Australia. Tracking History (11612.5mi). Last known location, in the hands of Gatherer Hade who visited GC3P7A4 - Cache Withdrawal by Blundo Busters.
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m is still in the hands of cacher Talitakumi and is doing the rounds in Hessen, Germany.
GeoPaul's Video of the Week..(play way back) GeoPaul has confirmed that he was NOT naked in last weeks video.
Evil Stick Geocache
News.. New tour combines treasure-hunting with art appreciation (From www.thisweeknews.com)
The Dublin Art Council's new augmented reality tour combines treasure-hunting, sightseeing and art appreciation into one event for adventurers with a cell phone.
After the adventure is completed, players will find a container filled with arts-themed prizes and a journal to document their experience, according to art council officials.
The adventure not only includes 23 artworks, but has about 20 stages before the treasure can be found.
5 Things They Never Tell Newbies About Trackables (From gpstracklog.com)
Geocaching saves the day for lost hikers (From garmin.blogs.com) - article submitted by The Monkey King.
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This week on the Oh Beep Geocaching podcast. Its a US invasion!
Mark has to produce, so just we need to just tell him to add various sounds at various times, make him work for it.
Scott: Knocked out five DeLorme pages and six counties, 5 virtuals. Little Wrigley Field
FEEDBACK
DUMB STUFF GEOCACHERS DO (Wally sing, their song blows)
Hey Oh Beep!
Well this could go down as either of 'Dumb stuff Geocachers do' or 'Nemesis Cache' but since you said you were out of both I thought I'd share our story.
My other half TT and I were on our way back from a weekend in Norfolk and saw a nice little set in Marham, not far from the RAF base. A nice little series of eight with a bonus on a great November day - lovely!
We parked up and we were soon at the site of the first cache, we searched for about fifteen minutes and found a clip the right size for a 35mm container but even another ten minutes and we found nothing. Oh well, maybe bad luck so off we went to the second.
Got there and spent another thirty minutes plodding around the wood looking all over but not a sign. Blimey not a good start!
On to the third and another twenty minutes, nothing, fourth, same again, blimey are we losing the plot we thought! 4600 finds and we can't find any of these.
By the time we got to seven we were beginning to think there may be something else going on here - especially as there was only really one place this one could be and eight confirmed it - found the screw and glue on the underside of the fence post top, but no cache.
No data signal at site so had to wait a while. As we were in deepest Norfolk we'd downloaded all the caches Friday, today was Sunday
- series archived Saturday - GRRR!!!
Oh well at least the series owner had cleaned up properly and it was an enjoyable walk!
Knew that would amuse you.
All the best and keep up the great podcast!
Stucuk (that's pronounced 'Stu', then 'c', then 'uk' by the way!) and TT
NEMISIS CACHE
kab1972 - I have the Lewes Chalk Pit cache to find, after a few DNFs I discovered that the GZ had changed and I can’t find it there either
GCVZB2 Chalk Pit Capers by perfunctory butcher's
ASK DOCTOR D (WALLY G)
Is there a Geocache you’d re-visit? What makes it special?
GEOPAULS VIDEO OF THE WEEK (mark play music)
A reminder that winter does end. Geocaching in Spain -
GeoPaul and the family are on holiday in Spain, they only have ONE cache within a 25 mile radius.
USELESS FACT
Wally?
NEWS (Mark, play the newsman sound)
Dead of Winter trailer released (geocaching movie)
Geocache triggers bomb scare on Shelbourne in Saanich (From timescolonist.com)
American ranch holidays: seeing the Wild West in style (From telegraph.co.uk)
Milestones: Doctor D and BananaSauce - 600
scottberks - 11,400
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Goodbye, I'm missing you, already
To celebrate getting to 50 episodes, Doctor D and BananaSource record the show live. What could possible go wrong?
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Last Week.. Best Caches of the day -
GC3JJEZ - DIY and Amber by Julie&Dave&Dad
GC3JK7N - Tack and Amber by Julie&Dave&Dad
GC3JK71 - Red and Amber by Julie&Dave&Dad
Number 600 - GC59H88 - Woody by LadyPalf
Doctor D with out 600th find Feedback.. Cache On Wheels asked
Have you got any fun connections with your stats? Eg your date of birth lol
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Moan-A-Lot
How can some 1 who hates TBs end up with 2 b*s to find new homes for????
debaere
I once bushwachked up a 60 deg slope of loose shale, maybe 80ft up... only to walk down the nice paved path on the other side
Nemesis Geocache.. From Collin French of the UK Geocaching Podcast
GCA87C Jacob’s MOVING Cache #1 by JacobBarlow
Ask Doctor D.. Open to the viewers
From Karl Brydon
Will you strike during a live show? ;)
From Cache On Wheels
what do our under 16s refer to themselves as, or want to be referred to as eg there are TBs with Geokids on.
StaticJay
My ask Dr D is " Your Irish accent needs a lot of Improvement I think you should take lessons before you come over the pond in the Summer"
debaere
Doctor D: Who would be a better geocacher: Doctor Who (Mat Smith Edition), or Sherlock (BEnedict Cumberbatch edition)
SchniderGeo
Dr. D - Favorite GPS manufacturer, and why?
GeoPauls Video of The Week..
Geocaching tips #1 What To Take Geocaching?
News.. GAGB elections are now going on - all eligable to participate in voting should have had an e mail by now. Check your spam folder.
Solar Flares from Giant Sunspot May Disrupt GPS (From gpstracklog.com) - this could explain why we had issues with the multi we did a few weeks ago.
Ask Doctor D (Round 2).. debaere
Who would be the better cacher, James May, Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson, or The Stig?
StaticJayNI
Q. When Sam grows up would he like to have a beard like Andy Smith?
Doctor D answers the 20 Washknight Interrogates questions (thanks to Chasing Smilies for the inspiration)
Recording of Live Event..
Doctor D & Bananasource discuss their favourite Geocaches, GPS art and a new film about Geocaching. Last Week.. Inspired by a post on the Peterborough Geocachers UK Facebook page. They were asking people to list their favourite caches in that area. Later in the week, we received a message from a listener who is visiting Nottingham asking a similar question about Nottingham. Here are some of the caches we like and WHY we like them so much.
Crazy Golf Series by Spire67. A series of 20 caches - starting at Crazy Golf Hole 1 - Balls GC392Z4
The Crazy Golf Series of caches are located in Wollaton Park and Nottingham University Campus. I estimate that the Crazy Golf Series of caches will take about 5 hrs to complete
Nottingham Central Library by Jacaru GC3BRKM. This list wouldn't be complete without a Jacaru cache. We've talked at length about The Cold War Bunker. BUT...the library cache is probably the only multi you will ever see us recommend - one of the few multis we actually enjoyed doing.
March March marsh march by Huga GCE5B6. An ammo can, hidden by the River Nene near March. BananaSource did this cache with Miss Watto
Feedback.. A challenge from Jamie Robinson
I am challenging On the Sauce and Dr D to this one next summer GC43 Europe's FirstA cache by Chris O'Byrne
The cache description says the following:
Bray Head, County Wicklow, Ireland. The first geocache in Europe, placed on 3rd June 2000 - just one month after the demise of selective availability.
On Facebook from Marcus Maximi
Just listened to latest Oh beep and you discussed logging your own earthcache - I looked into this a few weeks ago in my blog post meanderingwithmarcus.blogspot.co.uk
So by visiting the site and composing the earthcache page you have accomplished those goals. So I would argue that you should be able to log your own earthcache.
However, the general consensus on the Geocaching UK Facebook group is that you shouldn't.
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. GeoPaul and BananaSource were having a conversation on Facebook about attending the Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches mega. Whilst at the mega GeoPaul neglected to eat and drink. Its essential, when out caching, to make sure you look after yourself - especially if its a long day.
Nemesis Geocache.. From Jamie Robinson
No mines still up a tree taunting me. I can see it but I don't want the tree filing for damages if I climb it.
It's on the Craigavon trail a really easy 40ish cache session that can be done in about 6 hours.
GC504KN CRAIGAVON TRAIL - 37 by odies-crew
Ask Doctor D.. From Moan-A-Lot
A ask Dr D Do you have to date as well as sign the log when finding a cache?
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is now in Australia. Tracking History (11510.3mi). Last known location: GC5AHKF The Amazing Chase event cache by Geocaching NSW
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m has finally moved, after 3 months in the wilderness. Its currently in the hands of cacher Talitakumi and is doing the rounds in Hessen, Germany.
GeoPaul's Video of The Week.. The Chimney Geocache. GeoPaul takes us on a historical adventure.
News..
GPS Poppy in London Honors Soldiers (from gpstracklog.com)
This year, 27-year-old British war veteran Ben McBean ran a total of 31 miles to draw the outline of a remembrance poppy on the streets of London. Then McBean, who was grievously injured in Afghanistan in 2008 and has a prosthetic leg, called to the public to run around the city and color in the flower. The public took up the call and ran more than 7,500 miles, coloring in the poppy almost completely as of yesterday and raising more than $23,000 (£ 15,000).
Looks like there is another Geocaching film in the works, this time from the UK and with an established actor at the helm, DOUGIE Sannachan. Gregory's Girl star goes treasure hunting (From www.eveningtimes.co.uk).
His first feature, Star Cash, is the tale of the world wide phenomenon of hi-tech treasure hunts, found via iPhones.
"There are five and half million people in the world who download the geocaching app and go looking for treasure in the likes of Mugdock Park.
"There are that many people who could be interested in watching this movie. There is a massive market and I want to get a deal to release the film."
He adds; "Bill Forsyth inspired me, and it's a zero budget film, using professional pals and helpers. It's taken me a year until now.
Doctor Who Lego Set (from kotaku.com)
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Last Week.. Out and about with Moan-a-lot and the silent child. The series we did:
Kia's Ramsdale Roam Series by glamrockangels: Starts with GC4VVQ6, a series of 12 caches (approximately 3 miles walking in total). BananaSource didn't do too well on the find count - he got one. The Silent Child grabbed the majority of finds.
However, the following day, BananaSource did redeem himself on the Ingleby series. A series of 10 caches by meandmycats123, around the village of Ingleby. Starting with GC5A5QB Barrel o' laughs. Ingleby walk 1.
Things returned to normal a few days later, when Miss Watto and BananaSource went caching in Castleton & Edale. Of the 18 caches done that weekend, BananaSource grabbed one or two (the memory fades). For views the best cache of the weekend was ascent of Mam Tor by jammie dodger GC2W9M8).
In Edale we found 17 caches - beating our previous daily record of 16. The majority of the caches formed the Booth Loop series, by Paperballpark - 14 caches starting with BL #1: Nagging at the Head of the Trail GC588BN. There were a lot of stunning views during the series, but the cache of note (for us at least) was BL #10: The Right to Roam GC588M8 - just as we thought we'd cracked the hiders style, this one surprised us.
Apperance on GeoGearHeads.com
Feedback.. Redbeard e mail:
Attended two great events on Sunday October 19. Both were held at Coronado Heights park near Lindsborg, Kansas. One was a CITO, GC5CWJP, and the other a meet and greet and eat, GC5CWG8. And I believe you would have approved of all parts of the events, but mostly the eating part. Lots of food prepared by the group of over 30 cachers on hand. No one left hungry.
The building the meet and greet and eat was held in was build in 1936 as part of the WPA. It stands out in Kansas for two reasons. One, it is on top of the tallest hill for some distance. Two, it is a large stone building that looks like a castle!
Now, for you living in England or Europe, a castle may be a common sight. But here in Kansas, it is not! Several caches are also located here.
So all in attendance had a great time. If you find yourself in this area cache, please stop by and enjoy the park and grab some caches!
PS-I typed this slowly in hopes Dr D will not have as much trouble reading it as he has some of my past postings!
LanMonkey takes Doctor D to task. Audio from podcast Caching In The North West
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Poor choice of footwear. Miss Watto lost her walking boots and suffered from having the wrong footwear. We were doing some walking out in Edale - an area which his hilly and muddy in places. A pair of trainers weren't cutting it.
In rugged terrain a consideration is something that will support your ankle. In most other conditions something with a good tread and grip on the sole. Climate may also play a factor. In Edale, on that day, something that was reasonably water resistant was ideal. But in hotter climates, you may want to consider something that lets your foot breath.
Nemesis Geocache.. This one from @UKGeocacher, on Twitter
UC person on bridge shouting at ducks by bazzer1975 - GC3A3HT
162 DNF's and 86 Finds.
Ask Doctor D.. From Dave DeBaeremaeker...
Question for Doctor D.
It is considered bad form to log a find on one of your own caches, because you can't find something you hid.
However you can log an Attended log on events you host, because you attended an event you put on.
The purpose of Earth Caches is to learn about geology. Since I learned something about the geology when I placed my Earth Cache, can I claim a find on it?
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is now in Australia. Tracking History (11510.3mi). Last known location: GC5AHKF The Amazing Chase event cache by Geocaching NSW
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m has finally moved, after 3 months in the wilderness. Its currently in the hands of cacher Talitakumi and is doing the rounds in Hessen, Germany.
GeoPaul's Video Of The Week.. GeoPaul was at the recent Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches Mega Event. So, this week we have a couple of his videos from that event, plus some audio from one of them.
Finding Number 600!! - Spitting Sid
Halloween Mega - Night Cache!
News.. Master degree student starts crowd funding campaign to help complete degree requirements (from www.pr.com). Check out the Kickstarter page HERE
Pinterest board dedicated to Geocache Bomb Scares
OnBeep Walkie Talkie for your phone (from www.pcworld.com - article sent in by Chad)
The Onyx is a palm-sized orb that clips onto a lapel, sleeve, or bag strap. It has a built-in speaker and a big button in the middle for activating the device’s microphone. When connected via Bluetooth to a companion iOS or Android app, it lets a group of users communicate over the Internet with either a Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
A single Onyx will cost $99, and a pair will cost $195, but app and service are free.
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Last Week.. We had an afternoon out at Ilam Hall and Park, in the Peak District. The intent was to have a walk and do some Geocaching. We did walk and we did Geocache, but we also did a few other things (such as Pooh sticks, make use of a wishing well and visit a tea room). Check out the photos at www.ohbeep.com/ilam.
The Geocache we found:
GC2RH4C - White Peak 1 by NT Peak District
Feedback.. From Redbeard4570..
Sounds you guys had a grand time on International EarthCache Day 2014. I did! 2 events and an earthcache. All were in Hutchison, KS, USA.
First event was GC5E1G1 a meet and greet and eat. I was following your advise and eating before caching! 30 plus cachers were on hand with several from both Oklahoma and Nebraska. Not bad having cachers from 3 states.
Second event was the official International EarthCache Day event GC5CQBT. 90% of those at the first event made to this one with a few on hand who were not at the first event. Both events were enjoyed by all.
Last, but not least, was the EarthCache GC5CVNN Strataca - Underground Salt Mine. Hutchison Kansas is one of the largest salt producing areas in Kansas. This is an excellent EarthCache and I highly suggest any cacher that happens to be in the area to go for this one. All info and items needed to find and log this excellent EarthCache as "found" are above ground and free of charge. The mine offers tours, however the tour does require a fee.
The 2 events and the EarthCache were all 3 the work of the TheLabGuys. This caching team is fast becoming known for both great events and caches. Hope everyone else had the chance to get out and earn the special EarthCache souvenir!
P.S.- I also had the chance to help coach a new cacher from my home area on EarthCache day at the events and the hide! We also found one of the most creative hides I've ever found! GC5E6EE Air Mail Hotel. If you find yourself in Hutchison Kansas this is a must have find! Cache on!
Nemesis Geocache.. BananaSource has an admission.
GC38N4N - Walk on the Winged Side #6 by Four Hills
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. This week The BadCop, from GGH has a story about metal that magnets don't stick to.
What's Moan-A-Lot Been Up To This Week?.. GC588QR Oh Noe Not Again! by Paperballpark
Oh Noe Not Again indeed, loved this cache! Was such fun to retrieve as the others have said we'd done the close by jaggers clough series and various others on route.
I'd read the description before setting off but forgot my wellies, so in I went with just my walking boots on straddling the sides yes I got wet, and yes I found the cache :-)
Squelched back to the car and started to dry off, boots were emptied socks off and clean ones on, you know the score but just then a muggle rounded the corner as i was perched on my (pink) towel in boxer shorts and t shirt, told the poor bugger not to ask "i won't, but is the quickest way to Edale?" Luckily the others in the car answered while I continued to change! Deffo favourite point awarded thanks for the entertainment :-)
Ask Doctor D.. Smartphone question from BriLang - what smartphone should he buy? Doctor D thinks it should be a Nokia Lumia.
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is now in Australia. Tracking History (11510.3mi). Last known location: GC5AHKF The Amazing Chase event cache by Geocaching NSW
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m is still MIA. Tracking History (10145.9mi).
GeoPauls Video of the Week.. GoPro: Geocaching in Vicopisano by Signor Flush
Check out GeoPaul’s Youtube channel HERE.
News.. 1000-year old Viking treasure hoard found in Scotland (From uk.finance.yahoo.com)
Bomb Squad with a sense of humour. From Yorkshire Yellow..
A log in cache GC3EMP8 Angel of Success 1 - The Angel Series by ConnieCache
Hi,
This is the Omaha Bomb Squad! Apparently a muggle has found your cache and called us to report it as a suspicious device. Unfortunately we have to treat all calls like this as real so we rendered the suspicious device safe which is bomb squad lingo for "we blew it up"! Fortunately the log and the angel trinket included in the cache were recovered undamaged. If you want your log and trinket back call the Omaha Police Department on our main number 402-444-5818 and we can arrange for you to get your property back.
Respectfully,
OPD Bomb Squad
Event.. Geocaching at Stonehenge (from The National Trust website) on Oct 28, 2-4pm (there is a small admission fee of £4).
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Last Week.. One cache find:
GC58E06 - 28 Days Later - Abandoned Road by stuarthowe11
Not a cache to do after dark - I got a real chill from being here placing the cache at 6pm
We were wanting to do GC27063 CASTLE ROCK EARTHCACHE - NOTTINGHAM by north king, but life got in the way. But when researching this cache we noticed the following log from moan-a-lot:
They say earth caches are supposed to teach you something, well this 1 certainly taught me never to take the part time caching wife and geo boy in to Nottingham! It cost me a top of the range frying pan, a boys sling shot, a fish tank and a cuddly toy (ok slight exaggeration there it was some posh pumpkin seed snacks)
Feedback..
From Steve...
Hey guys. My name is Steve Weeks, and a few years back, I released a CD of Geocaching music called ”Found It!” by the Travel Bugs.I just wanted to let you know that I’m about to launch a Kickstarter campaign to see if I can fund another CD of Geocaching music. The campaign will launch on 10/15/2014 and will last 30 days. Since the campaign duration is so short, the real trick is trying to reach the Geocaching community in time, so I’d greatly appreciate any help getting the word out on 10/15.
Despite the seemingly risqué title, the music, like the last CD, will be family friendly.Thanks a million and happy geocaching!
Check out the kickstarter page: www.thegeocachers.com/kickstarter
From Dave/DudleyGrunt...
Mark,
OpenCaching North America's latest blog features an interview with the creators of the new GoCache card game.
Their Kickstarter just launched yesterday and they've already met their initial goal. Additional backers and money will allow for improved packages for all. Check it and and watch their promotional video, too.
blog.opencaching.us
I hope you'll consider featuring them / the game on the podcast.
Happy Trails!
Nemesis Geocache.. Not a Geocache this week, instead we have a nemesis geocacher. It seems our very own GeoPaul has become the nemesis of a four year old Geocacher.
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. There is a great blog post on geocaching.com covering 5 Geocaching Etiquette Tips, the one we discuss is:
Leave No Trace – Be kind to the geocaching game board, which happens to be the entire world.
This is also something we touched on in episode 19 (www.ohbeep.com/19 - The Countryside Code). When Geocachers leave an area in a worse state than how they found it, then it spoils the area and game for everyone.
Ask Doctor D.. From Lucie (on Facebook)...
Helloooo :) Discovered an interesting fact recently that made me think of you - someone at work was asking if dock leaves really do help for nettle stings or if it's a placebo/old wives' tale sort of thing. It made us wonder! I found out the answer but wondered if you knew? Congratulations on reaching 100 likes btw! :)
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is now in Australia. Tracking History (11510.3mi). Last known location: GC5AHKF The Amazing Chase event cache by Geocaching NSW
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m is still MIA. Tracking History (10145.9mi).
GeoPaul's Video Of The Week.. Eternal Flame EarthCache by wvhunter1968
Check out GeoPaul's Youtube channel HERE.
Check out Chasing Smilies HERE (warning NOT FOR CHILDREN)
News.. DarrylW4 retired from The Geocaching Podcast, after nearly 8 years of co-hosting the show. He goes inside the sausage on his last episode.
Email warned that potential bomb scare could be caused by geocaching (From www.tullahomanews.com)
Event.. Submitted by Dave DeBaeremaeker Going Caching MMXIV geocaching Mega-Event(GC4AHKM) in Rome, Georgia on 18th October 2014. (More information at goingcaching.com). This event has a chariot race, need we say more.
International EarthCache Day History.. First EarthCache: GCHFT2 - Earthcache I - a simple geology tour of Wasp Head by geoaware placed on 10/1/04 in NSW Australia ftf was tankengine What's needed to hunt an EarthCache.. GPS Geocaching.com account A way to get there Maybe a book to make notes in What i enjoy/what's good about them 1. Learning: 1. About the history of the area 2. About the ecology of the area 3. Environment 4. How the natural landmarks around us have been formed 2. You get to explore an area in greater detail than you normally would with traditional geocaches 3. Its all about the location 4. Can take you to some nice and peaceful areas 5. You don't look like weirdos when trying to find the answers 6. Often don't have to worry about muggles
Resources..
Website: www.earthcache.org
Love geocaching? Love listening to podcasts about geocaching? On this weeks show we take a look at he various geocaching related podcasts available. Contact the show: www.ohbeep.com/45
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Last Week.. GC378A3 - Soar Valley View #2 by PlasmaWave. A hint from the owner helped with this find.
Something we saw on Facebook....a post by cacher Geo-Myck
So has anyone else been wondering what to do with your now redundant tax disc holder ? As I find that Car TB's are so small and not easily spotted I thought that using the tax disc may help people notice them.
The GCDocs Doctor Who Geocache project hit its target and then some, on Kickstarter. With a goal of $200, so far the project has exceeded that by raising $341. This is going to be an amazing Geocache.
2 worlds of GEEKERY combine... DOCTOR WHO and GEOCACHING! Plans for an out of this world geocache hidden inside a 6 foot Tardis!
BananaSource was on this weeks GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast - Halloween Geocaching Ideas
Feedback.. From Moan-A-Lot
In answer to your question, it's not what I wear it's just i posses a strange ability to attract * ** you think the logs you read were bad try looking at my log for GC4J85W
GC4J85W - Somercotes Miners Memorial by Alfreton Divers
OMG what a find this turned out to be, has to rank as 1 of my most memorable finds, EVIL EVIL EVIL my 3rd time at looking but I must admit to not logging DNF'S as they've been 5 min looks on the way home from work, but that's just the beginning of the tale!
Arrived at GZ shortly after 6am for another quick search before home, I eventually stumbled across the cache this time with bleary eyes and a sleep deprived brain yay! Got in to it signed the log ML to save space, but then dropped half the bugger on the ground so a new search began for that, but it was a little dark still and clever me remembered I had a torch in the car so off I went to fetch it, I knew this was going to be a hands and knees job! So there I was on all 4s when I heard a voice behind me "every thing ok sir" oops I was bang to rights, yup it was the police, old bill or what ever else you want to call them. So a lengthy explanation was called for, phone app was shown so was the log and half a cache, I got 1 of those funny looks non caches give you and on there merry way they went, by this stage I felt I had to give up my search so on returning home emailed the owners who have since found the missing piece :-) now people say hi vis vests make excellent urban camo, mmmmmmmmmm this time I think it may have given the game away! Thanks for a truly memorable experience and for that reason alone I'm awarding this cache a favourite point.
From DuneBuddy
I think Amy told you to pack a lunch when the Brits invade Texas because you can't buy Marmite there.
So, here's our new tactic. We send in the Marmite first. It's a divide and conquer strategy. Once they're so confused by it they are fighting amongst themselves, in we swoop.
Nemesis Geocaches.. From Redbeard4570
My nemesis cache! GC31BMK. Hays, Kansas, USA. Here is my found posting. It says it best. Well, well, well. Was my face red. I've looked for this one a total of 4 times. With a total of 4 extra sets of eyes. Over a years time. So that fact alone is good reason to be red faced. But add in the fact that I have a hide using the SAME CONTAINER, well, that's red face X4!!! LOL!!! Finally, success and another number in my found list! T4T$ SL :)
I'm sure every cacher has a nemesis cache. Just getting them to admit it is the trick!
We discover a tool that may help you with DNF's. We all know that DNF's are caused by someone blocking your GPSr device. What we all need is a GPS Jamming Detector (from gpstracklog.com)
The creation and development of the Signal Sentry 1000 was prompted by the prevalence and accessibility of GPS spoofing devices via the internet and other sources. Such devices can be acquired for relatively low-costs, increasing the risks associated with signal disruption and corruption.
Dumb Things Geocachers Do.. Expect others to go at their pace. Log slow or fast, why get frustrated by people who don't do it the way you do?
FTF hounds who claim it because there wasn't an online log, or expect others to have logged their find immediately to save them the journey.
Ask Doctor D.. From: The Monkey King
Are cache reviewers always the right people to review caches? Should caches be reviewed?
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is now in Australia. Tracking History (11414.4mi). Last known location:
GCJ5E5 Plinth by Oplismenus. Which is a virtual cache, described as follows:
You'll need a ferry to get to this one, and a tour guide. Unauthorised landing is prohibited (guard dogs patrol). Watch out for the ghosts of brutalised convicts.
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m is still MIA. Tracking History (10145.9mi).
GeoPaul's Video of the Week.. Geocacher Finds a Skeleton
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News.. GPS & Augmented Reality Show Berlin Wall History (from gpstracklog.com)
This GPS-based tour takes users through eleven major historical sites along the Berlin Wall at the Berlin Wall memorial on Bernauer Street. As you stand in the right spot, your phone will show you hidden film footage, reconstructions of long demolished historical sites and tales of the impact of the Berlin Wall in Germany.
Discover Wyoming’s Stories with New GPS App (from gpstracklog.com)
Created by founder Story Clark, the Travel Storys GPS app uses your phones GPS to help tell interesting and historical stories as you drive or walk through select areas of Wyoming. The idea behind this interactive platform for making the beautiful countryside a little bit more fun and interesting was to help visitors more thoroughly enjoy the small gems hidden in the Wyoming area.
Great British Walks – 100 routes to explore (from ntpressoffice.wordpress.com)
This September the National Trust launches the Great British Walks book featuring 100 routes across iconic landscapes, through ancient woodland and along breathtaking coastline.
The book, which accompanies the Great British Walk 2014, will be available to buy from 25 September from National Trust shops as well as online at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/shop.
Dead of Winter - Geocaching related film. Not yet released, but the following synopsis may have Geocachers interested in going to see it. Good news for Doctor D, its based in Canada.
In the wilderness of Colorado teams compete in a Geocache treasure hunt that suddenly becomes a deadly game of survival.
Discussion.. Like podcasts, here are the English language Geocaching related podcasts - there is something for everyone here.
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Last Week.. Congratulations to Wemnog and Jacaru - they tied the knot this week.
GC58E0M Born to be Wild by stuarthowe11
GC58E0B 28 Days Later - Entrance to Abandoned Road by stuarthowe11
GC2B6XA - the jewellery box by rainbowteen
Two more episodes of Chasing Smilies are ready for release, in fact episode 3 is out. We went live for the first time and it was chaos - fun, but chaos. We discuss Open Caching, the ideal cache container, GeoCarping and a few other things.
Feedback.. From Heather Cache On Wheels..
Hi there Podcasters Could you join together with me in wishing Chris Dale one of our uk reviewers a speedy recovery please? He has been in hospital for about 2 weeks now and taken to making friends with a Gull and taking selfies with it
Chris set up and does the Follow the Arrow site with a wealth of resources. He does so much for Geocaching, giving of his time freely, just as all our reviewers do.
It's not about what he does in that way, but he is so kind and supportive and I thought it would be great to show our support for him, by thanking him for all he does for others. Now it is time to show we are here for him
I thought a message from you all would be a kind gesture to him. And show our support for his wife Lucilla and his family too.
Seems BananaSource is picking up a new name every week - this week HHH came up with Binary Source.
Nemesis Cache.. We found it. GC58E0H Smell the Juice by stuarthowe11. Can it be classed as a nemesis cache if it had gone missing?
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. There are plenty of examples in our 'come caching with us' audio. But one thing that stands out is that we swapped devices during the day and lost track of the caches we went for. Luckily we had the audio, but we should have kept better track of our finds/DNF's.
Ask Doctor D.. TheGCDoc
http://youtu.be/F6NWkxTcJv0
Check out the Kickstarter page HERE
If money were no option what would you do with a Doctor Who themed cache?
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? has yet to land in Australia.
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m hasn’t moved – it won’t take much for it to reach its destination though.
GeoPaul's Video of the Week.. Geocaching around the clock part 1 by Andyb2379
http://youtu.be/1qPMM08CFXI
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News & Events.. News..
Available for pre-order Death Row by Russell Atkinson (the latest instalment in the Cliff Knowles mysteries.
When a court ruling once again halts the carrying out of the death sentences of hundreds of condemned murderers, a frustrated vigilante organization decides to take matters into its own hands. In a mysterious and grisly act of horror, San Quentin's entire population of condemned prisoners is executed in the dark of night. But how? And who are these vigilantes? Answering those questions falls to retired FBI agent Cliff Knowles, now a successful lawyer. His lover, Special Agent Ellen Kennedy, is intent on completing a geocaching challenge known as the Fizzy Challenge, but inadvertently turns Cliff into suspect number one by going for one cache too many. She has no doubt Cliff is innocent, but he's kept a secret from her. He's kept a secret from everyone – and he knows that her faith in him is misplaced. His only chance of keeping Ellen in his life, perhaps even of staying off death row himself, is to get to the critical evidence before the FBI does.
My GPS Made Me Do It — 900 Mile Detour (from GPSTracklog.com)
“I was distracted, so I kept driving,” Moreau told Spanish newspaper El Mundo “I saw all kinds of traffic signs, first in French, then German and finally in Croatian, but I kept driving because I was distracted. Suddenly I appeared in Zagreb and I realized I wasn’t in Belgium anymore.” According to that article she not only refueled twice during the trip, but got in a minor accident and stopped to sleep in her vehicle.
Geocaching hobby gives more meaning to man's time out of hospital (www.denverpost.com)
He is in it for the long haul, meaning possibly beyond his own mortality.
"I've thought about making my tombstone have a hidden compartment with a GeoCoin cache inside," he said.
Come Cache With Us.. Want to know what it is like going caching with us? Well this audio pretty much sums it up.
GC2E06J | The Rutland Round - Empingham
GC50HGY | #13 Empingham and Back
GC50GZJ | Church Micro 5440...Empingham - Methodist
GC3J4CW | Great Views - 4
GC4FBCM | #23 Rutland Water and Back
GC4F7MM | #9 Rutland Water and Back
GC2B3G8 | The Number 19
GC4C659 | Church Micro 3698...Burton Lazars
GC4YEFZ | Church Micro 5240...Wymeswold
GC4VVQH | An Amazing Cache
GC4CMGZ | RCR2+FW#13 - Butt Lane
GC3RMKV | Boats, Planes & Automobiles Mk1
GC4D250 | RCR2+FW#31 - Kegworth
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Last Week.. GC4AV9P - The Return Of Trent Approach by Jacaru - a collaborative find with a fellow geocacher and a muggle.
GC57NRN - Pirates On The Trent by JACARU - a unique and fun event
Thanks to cacher moan-a-lot, who helped us out with our Put a Cork In It cache (GC51924) and also provided us with a great example of dumb stuff geocachers do.
Feedback.. From Uncle Bob..
Comment: I didn't know that Dr D was married, does he like the older woman?
There is a lady on GC.com called Dr D's Mrs.
From Mark Pickard..
Dr D said river is the longest word with out vowels :-s errrrrrrrrr I and E
What is the Longest Word with no Vowels?
just tell him there are four six-letter words with no vowel except 'y': rhythm, spryly, sylphy (of or like a slender graceful girl or young woman) and syzygy (a technical term used in astronomy). Rhythm can have an 's' added in the plural to make a seven-letter word without a vowel.
The longest words that contain no vowel including 'y' are crwth (a Celtic stringed instrument) and cwtch (a shed, cuddle, or hiding place). Both of these words are Welsh and treat the letter 'w' as a vowel.
From Scott Berks..
I put this cache out way back in 2011.
http://coord.info/GC2N194
Damn UK guys, catch up!
Our response:
GC1KNRB - Phooning around in Chester. Placed in 2009.
but thats not the oldest phoon cache:
GC1D4BR - Phoon Bucyrus. Placed in 2008
Audio from from LanMonkey.
We lost our spy in enemy territory...sad to see the demise of LanMonkey - you served us well. Audio from cachinginthenorthwest.com
Nemesis Geocache & Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Not being vigilant when carrying out cache maintenance. Doctor D has caused some confusion. Here is moan-a-lot's log after his experience with The Man In White (GC5191B)
Ahhhhhhh my new nemesis cache for the day! Looked early on for what seemed like a age with no luck at all, I must admit to cheating and contacting the Co for a additional hint, which came eventually (how dare ppl work normal hours!) But as I was picking up a few more of the local hides it wasn't a problem popping back.
Spent a while searching for the hint item haha found it i thought! But if this was the "item" then the vial and log were missing :-( so 1 swift repair job later a photo was dispatched to the Co who duly replied with "looks like the old 1" cheers for all the work moan-a-lot! :-p
Any way thr search continued in earnest, eventually I found the pesky cache, and then another 1 next to it mmmmmmmmmmm now what??? Contacted the delightful co again, who blamed some 1 else who shall remain nameless, fancy passing the buck like that!
Returned to the scene of the crime, and just as i was about to remove the offending item I was approached by a rather heavily tattooed gentleman from the other side of the gate, asking if everything was ok, so had to explain the finer art of geocaching to him (far to many muggles in Castle Donnington and the surrounding areas that was the 2nd time today) still not sure if he knew what the hell I was talking about, but any way the log was duly signed ml with a blunt pencil, the masochistic streak in me says this deserves a F point too, thanks for the smiley :-)
Ask Doctor D.. Last in the Dave (debaere) series of Ask Doctor D questions..
Lets say one had a robot one could control remotely from the comfort of ones livingroom. If one used that robot to remotely find a cache and sign the log, can they claim the find?
http://youtu.be/PrNc1_NOLB4
Travelbug Race.. Our Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? has moved :-D
WelshCathRog - Paul has given this TB to us because we are going to give it a big jump out to the Sydney area. We will be there early the week after next, after a visit to Dubai.
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m hasn’t moved – it won’t take much for it to reach its destination though.
GeoPauls Video Of The Week.. TheExtremeCacher - Going out for a mystery geocache
http://youtu.be/i2ppV4NEhKc
Geopat92's Geocaching Adventures! - Amazing Night Geocache!
http://youtu.be/bj3vaUEuEtI
Check out GeoPauls YouTube Channel HERE
News & Events.. News..
£10k investment helps Barnsley businessman bring sports to work (from Bdaily - Business News), the following caught our attention:
Darren wants to steer away from traditional sports such as cricket and football, and is looking at ones that are more likely to interest women too, such as orienteering, rounders, basketball, geocaching and dodgeball.
The Geocachers Guide to the Galaxy (from www.abc.net.au). The following caught our attention:
My first run-in with a geocacher was when I was delivering a toilet to a toilet collection. On the day of the installation of the toilet, a man appeared on the side of the road.
He was there waiting to put a small cylinder inside the toilet. It was a geocache.
GPS Glasses May Help You Get Around (from GPSTracklog.com).
Interview.. Tips:
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Don't be everywhere, focus on "where your target market is talking"
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Don't rely on social media, social media is not your super hero
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Have great customer service
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Don't rely on social media - remember social media networks can close down. Focus on what you control - your website, use social media to drive traffic to it. Use a newsletter to get your information out to people (Julia offers tips on how to get people on to your e mail list)
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Givers gain - give your knowledge freely, it shows you're an expert in your field and helps build confidence in you and your product.
Links mentioned in the interview
Website - www.green-umbrella.biz
Youtube channel
Podcast - www.green-umbrella.biz/podcast
What Do I Post On Social Media? Here are Twenty Ideas
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
wallabee
sighter
As well as the interview we also discuss the Michelin Quest, GeoPaul has a special comeptition video and much more.
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Last Week.. Doctor D finally logged his #7SofA caches - well BananaSource did it for him.
BananaSource recorded a "pilot" and first two episodes for new podcast, Chasing Smilies. A Geocaching Podcast for Growed Ups. With Collin French and GeoPaul.
We'll be taking our new trackable on our adventures in future. His name is Bob James The Geocaching Robot Photographer TB6836Y. He came from NE Geocaching Supplies.
His first adventure was a DNF
Only one cache find since the last show:
GC4NVT6 SCR7: Shardlow marina by kerrfamilySBD.
Feedback.. From Karl
Hi Guys,
Been listening to the latest podcast with @(B.....He he he, brilliant offenciving ! We loved it :)
My comment that you and Sam Oh - Beep refers to the great podcast you produce, but we will follow your comments and name one of our planned caches in your honour. Details to follow.
From Earl aka redbeard4570
Thanks for using the cache find info I sent you on your podcast! I'm sending you another that's my favorite FTF. So far! Feel free to use it in any part of your podcast you like. Here''s the FTF information.
We all have a favorite cache of some kind or another. Here is my favorite FTF. GC4E2FE - Bullet Holes (MAGNUM) by PINGPONGKINGKONG. A 2.5 D and 4.5 T. I found it on 7-23-2013 in Colorado USA. It was placed on 6-10-2013 and as 9-13-2014 has 5 founds and 1 DNF. My FTF log follows.
"Find #18 of my 5 day weekend road warrior, no plans, the next cache is the direction I'm going so no map needed, caching road trip July 2013! Drum roll please! Not only did I get the FTF on this awesome hide, but now, as of posting, I discovered it had the honor of being a milestone also. My 500th find!!!! SWEET!!! COOL!!! AWESOME!!! Knew 500 was close, but was having so much fun on my vacation I wasn't keeping track. What better way for a milestone than an FTF. Add the location and rating and it just doesn't get much better! Was scouting out possible caches while eating breakfast in Salida. I can't explain my surprise, and the shock of those near by, when I discovered a cache that hadn't been FTF yet! No way! It was around 30+ days old. No way! Breakfast was cut short, GPS programmed and the GeoJeep was heading for the cache! Soon as I turned off, another surprise. I had long wanted to explore this turn off and now I was going to get the chance. The area its self is worth visiting even without a cache. WOW! Got parked, started recon on ways up. Took several try, lots of huffing and puffing, photo breaks, "why am I doing this breaks", and then SUCCESS!!! My most challenging FTF so far. Well worth the effort and time. Plan on bringing some caching friends here ASAP! Thanks for bringing me, and future others, to this wonderful location. T4T$ SL :)"
Nemesis Geocache.. BananaSource has a new nemesis, which we'll talk about next week. But for this week, yes we're liberally "borrowing" from the UK Geocaching Podcast. Collin has a nemesis. GCA87C Jacob's MOVING Cache #1 by JacobBarlow. If you've found it, let us know, its always nice to wind Collin up.
Ask Doctor D.. Dave (debaere)
If one is going for a geocache in Sherwood Forest, and one is a geek, one is all but required to dress like Robin Hood. The question is, which Robin? Erol Flyn, Cary Elwes, or Kevin Costners version?
Thanks!
Travelbug Race.. Log for Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? still in Wales.
The Monkey King’s Southern S@m hasn’t moved – it won’t take much for it to reach its destination though.
GeoPauls Video of the Week.. Geocaching subscriber contest!!
http://youtu.be/5j2ITzy9POQ?list=UUufcuCziCFJX0_xiiAXD2_Q
News & Events.. UK podcaster Pete of The Amasons and the "the Podcast Show" was on last weeks GeoGearHeads 141: Our Essential Tools I
Podcacher co-host Sonny has launched a new website, for people who want to learn more about taking photos with their smartphones and point and click cameras www.pocketlenses.com
Goodbye planking, hello phooning: Manchester joins global craze with very own Piccadilly Phoon GC3JXPC The Piccadilly Phoon by Team SLuG. News article HERE
Michelin Quest "A long, long time ago, the Michelin brothers envisioned equipping the world with a better means of traveling and exploring. Their quest was to give people a better way forward. Now, 125 years later, we're offering a new quest for adventure with our anniversary Geocaching contest." (Contest open to US residents only)
Events..
Due to the length of this weeks interview, we won't be covering events.
Heather, Cache on Wheels, had e mailed with an event she's holding this weekend. We were meant to include it in last weeks show, but obviously we didn't record. Sorry about that Heather, we hope your event went well and let us know all about it.
Before we get in to the interview. Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback and content for the show. We're putting together a show on apps used for Geocaching, we'd love to hear what you use and why - or even what you've tried and no longer use and why.
Interview With HHH and Wife Amy.. Geosnippits.com
GeoCache: I'm not obsessed...Right? Head Hard Hat's blog
Head Hard Hat's Geocaching Channel
The Geocaching Podcast
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Last Week.. BUGS & BEASTIES TRAP by RAYNSYLV GC4MRV8
BUGS & BEASTIES POOL by RAYNSYLV GC4MRW2
Mooonie 1 - Faith No More by Mooonwitch GC53721
Creeper by Shazzo GC4B9K5
Hard Right A cache by Shazzo GC4M5HE
Feedback.. Dave Debaeremaeker
Heya BenignSource and Doctor D.
So some feedback from ep 40. Disclaimer: I have only listened to the first 30 minutes or so during my ride in to work. I will listen to the rest on the way home, but I wanted to get this feedback out now so I don't forget about it during the day.
First of all, you definitely have to be careful using StreetView for solving puzzles, tho I have used it successfully in the past. There are several issues, depending on where you are (and I have no idea if any of this applies to the UK): 1) Some of the address locations are dependent on outside data sources, and are only as good as the data source they came from, and sometimes those sources contain inaccurate data. Also the GPS can be off by a bit as well (just like you expect at a geocaching GZ, the natural error can be up to 30ft off). Also, StreetView often blurs house numbers, so it may not be possible to read the numbers anyway. I am not sure in what countries this happens, but it does happen. Finally., StreetView will show you the closest image to the GPS coordinates, and they only take photos every so often. On my street it seems to be about every 30ft or so. So if you add it all up its not inconceivable to be 60ft or so off, and have
the required info for a puzzle be blurred out anyway.
I have successfully used it when it was "read the numbers off a pole on a bridge", or "count the benches outside of a business". Your mileage may vary, so its likely best to visit the location.
Second, GCDoc was looking for Dr. Who themed caches. I have one of my own, which I turned into a book library: LIbrary of Gallifrey http://coord.info/GC4PKMW. It is a field puzzle using two containers. Hanging in a tree is a small TARDIS (12inches high or so, custom made out of wood). You need to read the cache description to figure out how to open the lock on the TARDIS door. Once inside you get a key to unlock an ammo can (at the base of the tree). Inside the ammo can (painted TARDIS blue) are a bunch of books people can trade for, including a lock'n'lock containing the log, and a place to put TBs. Might be an idea for others to copy. I have pics on my blog: http://debaere.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-library-of-gallifrey.html if anyone wants more details on the container.
Thirdly, unlike you I love a good multi. However I do prefer it when each stage gives a clear way to double check the coordinates. Either by giving them to you outright, or providing a verification method, such as a geochecker, or a checksum. You can also, in some cases, look at the coordinates on a map to sanity check if they make sense. If your coordinates put you somewhere were a geocache obviously can't be, you know you got something wrong and you need to double check your calculations. This has saved me on numerous (tho not all) occasions
when I have made mistakes in my math, or data gathering.
That is it so far. Keep up the good work!
Cheers
Karl, KAB1972
Hi Guys
Just been enjoying your latest show. It is not an 11 on Sam's shirt, it's a pause ( or "on strike" as Sam calls it)
Looking forward to the next show, happy caching
PS feel free to offence Alex some more for his comments on your lady voice :)
PPS Alex - @(B - has his 11th birthday on Tuesday, making him the oldest boy in the school when he goes back next week, chances of him behaving like it may be slim, maybe he needs a reminder :)
He's had his own caching account for a few months and has logged over 50 finds (unlike Dr D) and his all 7 #SofA.
PPPS My thoughts on giving back to caching. .... I've placed a number of caches and planning some with Alex, you and Sam Oh-Beep.
From The Monkey King
Dear Dr D,
Had I known that my giving you my password to my email account so that you could secretly email another man's girlfriend, I would not have agreed to let you use my account.
When you asked me to use my email account to contact a special friend, I thought it was because it was because you were shy about a crush you had on someone in your own town, and feared rejection.
I was shocked to learn that not only did you use my email to chat to someone in another country, but that she is already going out with someone else!
To make it even worse, you blamed 'banana source' (or was that 'dinosaur'?) for your actions and didn't have the decency to 'man up' and accept responsibility for your own actions.
As such, I have no option but to change my email password and wash my hands of the whole event.
You Sir, are a bounder and a cad! For shame!
regards,
The Monkey King
Dumb Things Geocachers Do.. Use inappropriate cache containers. Things like food containers, or our favourite a grenade:
Ask Doctor D..
Dave Debaeremaeker - If you are illiterate and cannot sign your name, can you claim a
find without signing the log?
Travelbug Race.. Log for Oh Beep! Where are my other legs?
"It's worth pointing out so the owner is aware that this nice Dr Who related trackable has spent time resting in a cache at the former (2006-2012) Doctor Who BBC TV studios in Upper Boat."
The cache in question
2 Upper Boat Trail - Power Station by pauldignam1999 - GC4GJRE
The Monkey King's Southern S@m hasn't moved - it won't take much for it to reach its destination though.
GeoPauls Video of the Week.. GeoPaul - Geocaching In Spain
http://youtu.be/W_kNnnST5Oo
Discussion.. How much information do you expect to see on a cache page? What is the minimum you expect to see?
Jeff King - If there's nothing to say about the location then don't bother placing a cache.
Jim Bay - given that most people fail to read the description, it seems the name and co-ords are enough, but I prefer to read everything, as it can make the difference between a 'found it' and a 'DNF'. Thus the minimum for me is as much information the cache owner can give me.
Tony Liddell - Tbh I rarely read the description, and am especially put off by lots of writing. I appreciate the CO is often hi lightning the relevance of the location, but I must admit to usually only looking at the co ords and hints feel guily now
News & Events.. Nonprofits to compete for $35,000 in geocache adventure - Nooga.com
Gold bullion worth £10,000 buried on Folkestone beach - www.bbc.co.uk
This Geocacher Will Never Forget
by Friday Unemployment Club | GC5BVK8 | Illinois 11/9/14
Buffalo Bill Meet & Greet
by chiefryback & 10 Cachingpaws | GC56VQV | Wyoming 10/9/14
Monthly Mid-Week Meet in Sussex # 78
by Sussex Cachers | GC5ARXP | South East England, United Kingdom 17/9/14
GAGB 2014: Cleave Dyke Clearance
by richlay with robtheranger | GC59168 | Yorkshire, United Kingdom 14/9/14
Geocaching 101 (Bon Accord's Summer Skies)
by Town of Bon Accord | GC59PBN | Alberta, Canada 20/9/14
Come Celebrate 1000 caches with Theshattells
by Theshattells | GC5BHJY | South Australia, Australia 14/9/14
Letni kolo-kilometry
by myskakarel | GC5BMM9 | Pardubicky kraj, Czech Republic 14/9/14
[GLE14] Afterparty
by Budels Geocachers Gilde | GC52XVN | Noord-Brabant, Netherlands 20/9/14
Doctor Who Geek Out.. Who's your Doctor?
BananaSource - Tom Baker
Doctor D - Matt Smith
Scott Berks -
Hey geniuses,
And you claim you're from England. Shame on you. Let an American explain it to you.
The Tardis wasn't always a Police Box. Remember, it just got stuck that way. So when it was originally created, it could have had much bigger doors, or no doors at all. We'll never know.
Kinda sad that I have to explain to this to you. Turn in your Doctor Who membership cards please.
Our response...Thats a door, from a freshly stolen TARDIS!
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Last Week.. We finally got out Puzzler badge. As planned, it was GC55AQK Church Micro 5845...Kegworth by stuarthowe11
Then we got our Sightseer badge - GC4MRM5 - BUGS & BEASTIES TRAIL by RAYNSYLV
Doctor D did something VERY unusual.
We've started planning our next cache hide. Doctor Who related and inspired by DarrylW4's Blue Box Series:
Series 1 Blue Box GC5B1MQ
Series 2 Blue Box GC5B1MF
Series 3 Blue Box GC5B0YA
Series 4 Blue Box GC5B0Y4
Series 5 Blue Box GC5AYY1
Series 6 Blue Box GC5AYXR
Series 7 Blue Box GC5A1P6
Congratulations to Heth and Dan aka Cache on Wheels and Bull Family, who celebrated their 18th Wedding Anniversary on 23rd August, they are currently in Scheibenhard (shy Ben hard) in Alsace (Al sass). Heth and Family would also like to wish Dave Palmer ( Deceagni ) and his wife a happy anniversary too, who share the same Date Happy caching everyone.
Feedback.. From show number 35, Geocaching Travellers/Geocoins – What do you do with yours?
Tim Hewison
Love the idea of the Bank Job. If the Minifigs get caught, they could be put in my Reading Gaol for Minifigs GC52Z8F
The GCDoc has an exciting Doctor Who related announcement.
BananaSource got the Shortyknits voice wrong:
From Alex Brydon (@(B my geocaching name)
Hello Mark and Sam,
This is for the most resent podcast. And I agree with you Mark when you said Sam is not nice to the Americans but is very nice to Canada!
I didn't like your 'women' accent, it sounds nothing like a lady!
Keep up the good podcasts!
thanks for the podcasts,
It's you Scott berks!!
A shocking revelation, Doctor D has known Shorty for years - what is the 11 on his shirt for? Shortyknits thinks its all about being one louder. There is also the theory that they are knitting needles. What do you think?
We also got this e mail from Shortyknits:
Doctor D,
It has been a sad week. How could you pretend to not know me after everything? I'm heartbroken.......shortyknits
Dumb Things Geocachers Do..
Greetings from Kansas USA! I listen and greatly enjoy your podcast program. Here is a cache find posting I made for a multicache I found while caching with 2 other cachers. GC58R4X The Necropolis At Mount Allen by ottieolsen is the cache. Feel free to use it on your show if you would like to.
Here it is, Excellent multi! Good fun, good history. And if you aren\'t operating at 100% and don\'t get the decimal point at the right spot you can turn it into a 5 spot multi!!! Oh, did I say 5??? Try 6 if you screw up on the decimal location twice!!! LOL!!! And if you are so multi talented (get the pun???) as I am you can visit 2 locations that neither is correct, yet both are excellent locations for a container!!! (lots more LOL! Either that or cry!) Soooo, after an extra 45 minutes of searching that would have worked for an episode of either CSI or NCIS, we (caching with 2 over cachers) FINALLY got to the correct location for the final!!! Bells rang, horns honked, fans cheered! (In my mind they did anyways! But it may have been from the heat!) We were rewarded with another ottieolsen class, not what we were expecting, cache container! Thanks again for another awesome cache in the Hays area! Cachers are always telling of the wonderful things that they have discovered and learned from Geocaching. I agree! Now I can add double checking info, repeatedly, to that list! Cache on! Podcast on! Redbeard4570
Nemesis Geocache..
D D & B S,
I really enjoy the banter between you two.
As of this month, August, my nemisis cache(s) are Mystery/Puzzle Caches and Multi-Caches. It seems that ever since the 7SofA, I can't find the final or the next stage to get the souvenir. As of this email, I have less than two weeks to get these last two cache types. To top it off, I've found all the Mystery and Multi's in my town and neighboring town, so I have to travel 15-30 miles one way just to fail. I don't know if I'll get all seven souvenirs.
Doctor D,
I wouldn't worry about Scott Berks and a "plane ticket", I've heard that he won't drive into downtown Chicago to go geocaching. So you're probably safe...but then again, you are talking messin' with his girl. :-0
Listening from NW Indiana and loving the show.
Keep up the good work,
IN_Darel
Ask Doctor D.. Tony Liddell what's the ultimate achievement in caching, eg most finds, most 5/5s, covering most counties etc
Travelbug Race.. Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? is still in Wales and hasn't moved.
The Monkey King's Southern S@m is still in Bayern, Germany.
GeoPaul's Video of the Week.. Prostitute Geocache!!! By Geocache Spoilers
http://youtu.be/NdkPF6Rf1mk
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Discussion.. What makes geocaching so great and unique, in comparison to other activities?
- Its a "make your own adventure" activity. You tweak what, when, where, why, who and how to make the game unique.
- It's a tour guide Dave DeBaeremaeker "I've learned so much history about my town, and may other towns, that I never would have found without caching."
- It gives you a reason to explore
- It can make socialiser out of the most delicate of wallflowers Dave "I am not a social butterfly - just ask my wife about how cranky I get after spending a few hours at most social events. Make it a social gathering of geocachers, and I am there all day, and wanting more the next day. Being amongst ones tribe is a good thing, and among geocachers, I've found my tribe."
- Cache On Wheels Geocaching "Geocaching can be done by everyone, we can't get them all but there's plenty to choose from. It encourages you to meet knew people, explore our wonderful world, learn historic and geological facts. It encourages us to get out and about giving us a purpose and plan where to go, or be able to do it ad hoc.
Oh and you get pretty pics to out on your profile page."
News & Events.. News..
3D GPS for the blind
Events..
BREAKFAST IN THE TRI-CITIES - KEARNEY
by gyouareyou | GC5AA7X | Nebraska 13/9/14
Who meets the Germans
by RubysRudel | GC5BE7G | New York 13/9/14
Dartmoor Bi-Monthly Midweek Event #15
by Finder-Man | GC5ANCE | South West England, United Kingdom 17/9/14
Geocaching meets StarTrek
by seekon | GC55CQJ | London, United Kingdom 2/10/14
CCARF14 - Vehicle Inspection (Launch event)
by CCARF organizers | GC5851G | Alberta, Canada 20/9/14
WhereYouGoing?
by ThePacman | GC5BFE6 | Victoria, Australia 18/9/14
7 Souvenirs of August - Última Oportunidad
by kasiMEGA TEAM | GC5AEW0 | País Vasco, Spain 30/08/14
[CE2014] - Cluster Event - 2014
by Dr. Explain | GC59X6C | Flevoland, Netherlands 30/8/14
Wolfsburger Gc-Stammtisch
by Sterne-Deluxe | GC5BD88 | Niedersachsen, Germany 14/9/14
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Last Week.. GC58DXJ - Church Micro 6094 ... Castle Donington - Methodist by GeoSandJLeo
GC10M51 - The Charnwood Letterbox Trail #4: The Old Railway by niknrich
GC2HXP9 - E is for Extraordinary Earth Cache by aspitbiker adopted by stuarthowe11
GC55B26 - Mini Giga Event by JACARU
Because of Geocaching.. Corey Stevens - STUFF IT!
Ask Doctor D.. Hey Dr. D!
I have had people find my caches and write really nice logs, in which they say that they are awarding it a favorite point. But when I look at who has actually marked that cache as a favorite, their name is not on the list. I'm just wondering what, if anything, you would do if it was your cache.
Happy caching!
shortyknits
PS - I shared a Diet Coke with you today!
Feedback.. Scott Berks has something to say to Doctor D.
Dudley Grunt sent us a link to his latest cache, which borders USA & Canada
Spirit of International Cooperation - OU0749 Haskell Free Library and Opera House
Dumb Things Geocachers Do.. Not check the GPSr before going out.
Nemesis Geocache.. Dave DeBaeremaeker I had a different sort of nemesis cache.
As you know I am Canadian, but live in the US. In Canada. Just a short distance from where our family lives, exists one of the oldest trees in Canada. It is called the Comfort Maple. I didn't know this tree existed until I started geocaching, but ever since I discovered it about 4 years ago, I have wanted to do the geocache at the tree.
We tend to visit family once a year or so (its a 13 hour drive), but every time we go I went to the site of the Comfort Maple, and hunted for the cache. Every time, almost like a conspiracy, the cache has gone missing just before I arrive, and replaced sometime after I'm gone.
Every. Single. Time.
Until this last time, when Lady Luck, The Fates, or just good living, finally cut me a break and I was able to grab the cache there.
After seeing the hide, there is no way I missed it before - it was definitely gone.
I have a blog post about the Comfort Maple here: The Comfort Maple
Travelbug Race.. Ours, Oh Beep! Where Are My Other Legs, hasn't moved.
The Monkey King's, Southern@Sam, has now done 10146 miles and is now at GC4K089 Project MUNICH2014 - Mia san Giga! by Munich Giga Event Team
GeoPaul's Video of The Week.. Check GeoPaul’s Youtube channel HERE
http://youtu.be/l2hl-TYMtFI
Discussion.. Are Premium Member only Caches elitist?
News & Events.. Geocaching on the BBC
http://youtu.be/m6XG9lxTp8A
Geocache now in the Oxford Dictionary, sorry for the link to The Daily Mail article
Geocaching.com Geocache of the Week is right down Doctor D's street. Doctor Who #13 (GC56Y0Z)
GAGB EVENT
Greetings Podcasters,
We would be really grateful if you could make space for the following bit of news in the next edition of your podcast.
"The Geocaching Association of Great Britain (GAGB) was established in 2003 to provide a national geocaching organisation and serve as a UK and Ireland point of contact for geocachers, landowners, the media and others with an interest in geocaching. We maintain a database containing details of landowner consents and/or restrictions on the placement of caches, in respect of many parts of the UK and Ireland; provide a GAGB members' forum; maintain codes of conduct and geocaching guidance; liaise with landowners as necessary; offer support to geocachers generally and provide a national organisation for enquiries about geocaching from the public, the media and others.
The GAGB also produces a bi-monthly full-colour e-magazine, 'Seeker', containing UK and Ireland caching news, reviews and articles.
Last year we celebrated our 10th birthday by holding CITO events across the UK. We decided to make this an annual event, on the second weekend of September and so across the 13th and 14th of September we are inviting cachers from all across the UK and Ireland to join us in attending, or even hosting an event.
This year we wanted to step away from the typical "picking tin cans out of a layby" CITO and really want to focus on the conservational aspect that often gets overlooked. We have had several events published so far, from the South coast to the North of England and the tasks being performed are really exciting.
In Thirsk, volunteers will be clearing an ancient dyke ready for archaeologists to get in and explore
In Horsham, the team will be assisting with heathland management and birch tree removal
In North Somerset, attendees will be mowing a meadow with scythes, the most eco friendly way to manage the meadow
At Weymouth, folks will be getting involved with a nature reserve and removing invasive species.
And there is lots more to do
We really want to encourage as many cachers as possible to come out and support these events. Of course you may not have an event close to you, so why not host one yourself? You can contact the committee on gagbcommittee@gagb.org.uk and we will be happy to get you started with your CITO event listing.
You can find a bookmark list of all the events published so far at http://bit.ly/GAGBCITO
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Richlay,
On behalf of the GAGB
www.gagb.org.uk
Join us for breakfast.
by Team lr85ninety | GC5AZY8 | East Midlands, United Kingdom 7/9/14
September Eat and Greet
by 98x | GC5AWGY | Texas 6/9/14
Greenwood Intro to Geocaching
by 4CeasonS and GMFRC | GC5AE40 | Nova Scotia, Canada 9/9/14
Ballarat CITO - The 7 Souvenirs of August
by McLookers, ST37E & Tomstache | GC59QN4 | Victoria, Australia 31/8/14
Lisbon Night Geo-Bike Tour 2014 - The return
by Team Ribeiro & Team Prodrive | GC55YA8 | Lisboa, Portugal 13/9/14
Früher Morgen, keine Sorgen :-)
by Claudia und Micha das Gifmik-Team | GC5AP20 | Niedersachsen, Germany 7/9/14
Meet and greet
by lowca | GC5AFP0 | Västra Götaland, Sweden 13/9/14
NGC #2 - Initiation T5
by Nord Geocaching | GC584GK | Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France 6/9/14
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Last Week.. Check out the latest of www.ftfgeocacher.com..BananaSource has an article in it...plus its a great mag
Epic Rap Battle: Made by www.oodcast.com
http://youtu.be/kI4DnAXX4dA
Nemesis Geocache.. Jamie Robinson - GC504KN CRAIGAVON TRAIL - 37 A cache by odies-crew
My nemesis cache it's up a tree, I can see it but I can't flipping get to it!
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. On their latest episode (Number 33 Mark Twain Was 'ere) The UK Geocaching Podcast came up with their own Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do. So, we thought we'd "borrow" one of these - as they're that good.
Feedback..
Mark,
Could you give this event a mention on the 'News & events' section of the next podcast, please?
http://coord.info/GC58JZP
Not my event, but one I'm planning g on attending, as it should be a bit of fun.
Thanks.
John
(Yorkshire Yellow)
Ask Doctor D.. From LanMonkey
YouTube channel
Caching In The NorthWest podcast
Travelbug Race.. Oh Beep! Where are my other legs? has now done 296 miles, but is still milling around in Wales - in cache GC4GJRE - #2 Upper Boat Trail - Power Station
The Monkey Kings Southern S@M travel bug hasn't moved since our last update and is still on 139 miles. It isn't in a cache at the moment.
Discussion.. How hard can it be to find a cache? BananaSource two failed attempts to start the 7 Souveniers of August.
The plan was to start with
Traditional: Church Micro 6093 ... Castle Donington - St Edward A cache by GeoSandJLeo GC58DW3
Puzzle: Church Micro 5845...Kegworth A cache by stuarthowe11GC55AQK
DarryW4 mentioned that you get a ranking when finishing the 7 Souvenirs of August - could we aim to be the LAST to finish it?
Why we're archiving a cache that hasn't been out in the wild for more than six months - The Man In White GC5191B.
It seems some take the title literally and think they have to enter private property to grab the cache - because they don't think the co-ords are accurate. Easily solved with a note in the description, but who reads those?
Its damaged and I can't find the spare parts box (irony alert).
Geocachers should be a temporary thing. We've highlighted this area to others, lets archive this cache to see what they can do with the location. Keeps the game fresh.
We all play the game in our own way, hiding caches is not where I get my enjoyment from the game. There is the argument that as cachers should give back by creating hides.
GeoPauls Video of the Week.. Amazing Pirate Themed Geocache! by Geo Jewels
http://youtu.be/0mgmTsktqeU
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News & Events.. News..
UK Cache Mag - Issue 14 out.
Hikerjamz After Cache show goes from strength to strength - now on the 8th episode (he got past the tipping point for podcasters).
New TRACES App.
Developed by leading neuroscientists, designers and mobile innovators, Traces lets you place music, pictures, videos and voice in the real-world for your friends to find. However, they can only find your trace if they are in the right place at the right time, and once they see it, it’ll be gone forever. This is what we call Immersive Messaging, where the world is part of the content you share.
GPS Tracklog article Introducing Muggles to Geocaching.
CAREF GPS Phone Watch from Precise Innovation. A WATERPROOF WATCH, PHONE AND GPS DEVICE ALL WRAPPED INTO ONE!
Events..
Mingling With the Chickens Part Deux
by Blondvoodoo | GC5AGXX | California 23/8/2014
Pint of Beer - Toilet Paper Day
by Boreal Walker | GC589ED | Minnesota 26/8/2014
Naughty Weekend Away 7
by little-miss-naughty | GC59TQQ | South East England, United Kingdom 23/8/2014
Helensburgh - Happy to meet you
by Emily-Moo and Kali's Mum | GC5A5D9 | Southern Scotland, United Kingdom 24/8/2014
Petit déjeuner pour bien commencer la journée EWE
by Castor007 | GC5582K | Quebec, Canada 23/8/2014
Blackwater brew and babble
by envirogirl86 | GC5A9K0 | Queensland, Australia 23/8/2014
Holidays in Sicily
by semaprint | GC5A135 | Sicilia, Italy 23/8/2014
Käffchen zum Souvenir?
by Mipi! | GC5A6GZ | Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 23/8/2014
Contact the show at feedback@ohbeep.com or www.ohbeep.com Last Week.. No time for Geocaching, but we may be able to get these caches in before the end of the weekend.
Church Micro 6093 ... Castle Donington - St Edward - A cache by GeoSandJLeo - GC58DW3
Church Micro 6094 ... Castle Donington - Methodist - A cache by GeoSandJLeo - GC58DXJ
Smell the Juice - A cache by stuarthowe11 - GC58E0H
Born to be Wild - A cache by stuarthowe11 - GC58E0M
Doctor D broke the Americans
Dress like a podcaster...
Harlequin chef's trousers as per Collin from The UK Geocaching Podcast
Tie dye like HeadHardHat, from geosnippits.com as modelled by Doctor D.
or rock a moustache, like Walt Grogan from chicagogeocacher.com and The Bad Cop from cachinginthenorthwest.com
Because of Geocaching.. LanMonkey
YouTube channel
Caching In The NorthWest podcast
Feedback.. The Monkey King
G'day Guys,
Just finished listening to the latest show, and I enjoyed it very much.Dr D needs to do better Google searches on the States of Australia. The State of Victoria was established in 1851, so maybe Dr D was looking at Australian Colonial when looking up where Victoria is... as it hasn't been part of New South Wales since that date.
Also, Victoria is almost as big as the United Kingdom, so my 'Part of NSW' as Dr D put it, would fit every thing except Northern Island with in it's boarders.
I loved the interview with Geocass, and I hope the 2015 Mega Event will be great fun for all involved.
Cheers,
ps - look forward to seeing photos of Dr D's Dalek costume mentioned in the show.
Dumb Things Geocachers Do.. Forget to re-new their Premium membership to GC.com
Travelbug Race.. Ours is currently bouncing around South Wales...with 258 miles under its belt.
The Monkey Kings is on 139 miles and hasn't moved since 6th July.
Ask Doctor D.. DarrylW4 asks about podcasters who don't geocache much.
News & Events.. HELP ITS HALF TERM!!!! An event cache by moan-a-lot & Trevorsilk - GC586G6
Bucket and spade time Again!!
by Norfolk12 | GC57A6V | Eastern England, United Kingdom 16/8/2014
Breakfast
by Sir-Lancelot | GC59420 | South East England, United Kingdom 15/8/2014
Team O's next big adventure...
by silly_one_75 | GC57JQX | California 16/8/2014
A Behind the Mask Event
by OregonThree | GC59GY9 | Illinois 16/8/2014
"Not At The Block Party... AGAIN!" Event
by The GO! Team | GC58ZK6 | British Columbia, Canada 16/8/2014
Sunset Geo Party 2014
by Amigos_do_Geocaching | GC58PK5 | Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal 16/8/2014
Mingel Event 4
by TeamToZ | GC597Y3 | Denmark 16/8/2014
Kräftskiva @ Casa del Myrslok, tredje sommaren.
by Yngve Myrslok & Holm:) | GC573ZV | Västra Götaland, Sweden 23/8/2014
Other News..
Diversified Cacher Contest - August 2014
To celebrate our 4th anniversary (Aug. 18) and the month of International Geocaching Day (Aug. 23), OpenCaching North America will be running a contest for the entire month of August, which encourages people to use alternative geocaching websites (Us and the OpenCaching Network, Terracaching.com,GPSgames.org, Geocaching Australia and Navicache.com), as well as the smartphone based GPS games Munzee, Sighter and Monster Cache. This contest is inspired by two similar “non-official” contests run in the past by one of our admins, NativTxn, as well as a local “Alternative to the Frog” contest run by Termite Hunter during May and June 2014 at the Greater Charlotte Geocaching Club website. PRIZES include a brand new in the box GPS unit from Terracaching, multiple premium memberships and multiple “virtual packages” from Munzee, a Sighter T-Shirt, Cache Me If You Can Geocaching board game, Monster coins from Monster Cache, swag from Geocaching Australia and much, much more!
Need details? Have questions?
Read on at http://blog.opencaching.us/2014/07/opencaching-na-diversifed-cacher-contest.html.
OpenCaching North America Admin Team
Dave / DudleyGrunt, Jim / Mr.Yuck, Denise / NativTxn
Geocaching isn't for everyone - as this article on www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk testifies
Geocaching can help you lose weight - www.geekwire.com
GPS Fail: Driving Across The Oceon - gpstracklog.com
GeoPaul's Video of the Week.. Starting soon GeoPaul will be taking over video of the week. This week we have his introduction video:
http://youtu.be/PHJoAIW5a_U
Check out GeoPaul's Youtube channel HERE
For the Tight Fisted Barstools.. Just renewed our membership - at a cost which is about £7 or £8 more than it would cost in the US. For us in the UK it is about £25.
Compare that to other hobbies...
Football (Notts County) about £23 per game.
Golf Green Fees - between £14 to £29 per game.
We could have moved off GC.com and gone with one of the free listing sites. They have great caches, but they can be miles apart. But you'd soon burn that £7 you saved - considering fuel is about £1.31a litre (£6 per gallon).
We could have gone for the free option on GC.com. Two reasons we like the Premium - Pocket Queries and Notifications. The time saved equals more time for caching.
Doctor D doesn't agree and thinks Geocaching should be free for all.
Doctor D's Useless Fact.. Man digs tunnel in India www.theguardian.com
As the arrangements for the UK Mega Essex 2015 gain momentum, we catch up with the chairman of the committee Geocass to find out what plans are already in place.
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Last Week.. Trip to the Peak District.
Barclays Hope 1 by The Barclay Howlers GC4WDTH
Barclays Hope 2 GC4WDV4
Barclays Hope 3 GC4WDW2
Barclays Hope 4 GC4WDWY
Barclays Hope 5 GC4WDXH
Because of Geocaching.. Geocass tells her because of geocaching story.
Feedback.. Japanese Doctor Who:
http://youtu.be/eak26ohx1Y8
Jim Bay: I challenge Dr D to make a Dalek suit like the one in this vid. You can make the sonic screw sword to attack him with
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Nature comfort breaks...
Nemesis Cache.. Walk on the Winged Side #6 A cache by Four Hills - GC38N4N
Ask Doctor D.. Daniel Bull What does dr d think about 7 souvenirs of August?
Travelbug Race.. Ours has travelled 235 miles - has been to the Tour De France and is now residing in South Wales.
The Monkey King's Southern S@m trackable has done 138.6 miles and is currently in Vicoria, Australia.
News & Events.. Cache On Wheels: Our 11 yr old son Geo oly is hosting his 2nd event, on Sunday 3rd August 1-4pm at Dorchester Borough Gardens: a Picnic in the Park we are so proud of him - we look forward to seeing some of you there, it's great to encourage our Geokids. Picnic In The Park GC58D9G
A Splish Splash Souvenir Flash
by mattd2k | GC58GKV | South East England, United Kingdom 6/8/2014
BOAT ONLY paddle to nowhere (EVENING EVENT)
by thepanteras | GC58XMG | Eastern England, United Kingdom 31/7/2014
London Event @ Doggett’s on the Thames
by Rowpot | GC58CDH | London, United Kingdom 30/7/2014
Valley Park CITO Event (August 2)
by beezers958 and Blue Crow Expedition | GC5914K | Wisconsin 2/8/2014
Peace River Meet & Greet
by rzrpretty | GC58FQQ | Alberta, Canada 3/8/2014
" BALI " Caching Catch Up With " OOH YEH "
by OOH YEH | GC521TM | Indonesia 24/7/2014
The Socializer
by Rapidlywild & FurfacesLL & specimenX | GC58GAZ | Australian Capital Territory, Australia 3/8/2014
Have you ever seen a Russian cacher?
by nahodka | GC58RWN | Vietnam 27/7/2014
Other News.. Found property, Seminary Street: A man reported at 8:04 p.m. July 12 that he'd found a bag containing marijuana, three syringes and a spoon while geocaching with his family at the Victims of Crime Memorial Garden at Coe Lake. Police took possession of the items. www.cleveland.com
Terracaching - www.terracaching.com has had a massive facelift
Chicago Geocacher - Best news EVER Scott and Walt are back chicagogeocacher.com
GAGB Magazine Seeker released last week
Video of the Week.. Geocaching - Very Clever Snail Cache! by Geocaching Adventura
http://youtu.be/0pFCJznCzCg
Geocass Interview.. UK Mega Essex 2015 website: www.mega2015.org.uk
Geocaching Association of Great Britain: gagb.org.uk
There are many different travellers/geocoins/trackables out there, but what kinds of creative things can you do with them?
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Last Week.. Signing the log - this is inspired by the conversation between Collin and LJ, from The UK Geocaching Podcast on episode 32 -No signee no smilee. What the geocaching.com rules say:
we have a few rules we encourage everyone to follow:
- Sign both the logbook and log your find online to get your smiley
Encourage - I don't take that as this is what you MUST do.
So, if you don't log the find online you're not doing it by the rules? Does that mean the signature you put in the log should be deleted - just like some CO's delete online logs when it is obvious the "finder" hasn't found the cache?
Short term changes to the show - at least for the month of July we will be going bi-weekly.
If We Won audio....oh and the legal separation from Great Britain was on July 2nd.
Dumb Stuff Geocachers Do.. Take insufficient lighting on a night find. The cache in question has now been archived. But Doctor D and BananaSource aren't afraid to own up to this one.
Feedback.. From StuCUK
Hi guys,
Been listening to your podcast for a few months now and do enjoy the humorous banter between you all!
Anyway, not wishing to put your recent fantastic achievement down in any way, but Stucuk (that’s Stu – C – UK by the way J ) and TT reached 4000 finds last week and we are pretty happy with ourselves! So I thought I’d be bold and ask for a shout out?!
Many thanks, keep it up and happy caching!
Regards, Stu ...
Following our discussion, or rather BananaSource's rant about Whereigo's we received this message:
Tim Hewison
Setting up WhereIgo caches is a lot less painful now if you install the WhereYouGo and c:geo apps on your Android device. c:geo will download the cartridge for you when you click on the relevant link in the geocache detail page. Then you open the WhereYouGo app, and can start to play the cartridge. Still not perfect - but a lot better than anything else I tried.
Ask Doctor D.. DarrylW4
Is it ok to take a photo of the container?
Doctor D has the voice of podcast, but DarrylW4 have the voice of lurve...
Nemesis Geocaches.. Mark Pickard sent in his nemesis cache
Shipley wood 5 B.E.N.D A cache by plantsman - GC3V43H
~~Doctor D has been talking about this one for a while, so here is his nemesis Geocache~~
~~Walk on the Winged Side #8 - A cache by Four Hills, Hidden : 24/02/2011. GC38N4N~~
~~We've been naughty on this one and haven't logged a DNF, apologies to the cache owner.~~
Travelbug Race.. The Monkey King wrote
G'day Mark,
The race is on, or if you like Sherlock Holmes - the game is afoot!My travel bug: http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?guid=d966d942-431c-4795-912e-25c834f4f5ab
I am wiling to make a sportsman bet that mine goes missing. I figure a harry potter would be popular enough for someone to keep, so hopefully the missing wand and the hole drilled in to it will give it a better chance of keeping it moving.
Feed back on the latest show:
You were discussing bombs/UXBs - and mentioned artillery rounds. As one of my jobs is actually an artilleryman, I feel the need to let you know that artillery shells are fired from guns (howitzers) and not dropped by planes ;-)
As always I enjoy listening to the show, and look forward to updates on our travel bug race in the show.
cheers,
Ian
News & Events.. The Great Norfolk to Norfolk TB Race
Brent Smith The Race has started, 13 TB's started at the Canadian Launch event, only 12 are entered in the race site though, hopefully we will get the 13 registered soon, So far only 1 racer in the UK to Canada race, Even though the race has started you can still enter your TB in the race.
Mega 2014 - Another Taste of Arran
by UK Mega Event Committee | GC4KTF4 | Southern Scotland, United Kingdom 26/07/2014
The Hairyfairies event
by hairyfairies | GC56YJ7 | Yorkshire, United Kingdom 19/07/2014
Monthly Mid-Week Meet in Sussex #76
by Sussex Cachers | GC572FE | South East England, United Kingdom 17/07/2014
Ice Cream and Mini Golf
by WN1E | GC53AMQ | New York 16/07/2014
Abilene CITO Event (A.C.E. #03)
by Love Cachers | GC57GFR | Texas 19/07/2014
Go East TBs - Meet and Greet
by forestfauna | GC57MMT | Alberta, Canada 13/07/2014
Cuppa and cake, meet & greet
by gwd.aussie | GC567HN | Victoria, Australia 27/07/2014
Na RoTa dAs TaScAs
by Os Tasqueiros | GC575EQ | Porto, Portugal 18/07/2014
Stamm-Fiets-Event
by geo4bikers | GC549EF | Drenthe, Netherlands 21/07/2014
Meet And Greet Geocaching Talk With Respect
by stefanvanbael | GC577N2 | Antwerpen, Belgium 19/07/2014
Other News..
Striza Dgs
We are helping to promote this on facebook. ..Can you help?
geocachingchallenge.weebly.com
Group GPS Helps You Locate Friends During Outings from gpstracklog.com
Congratulations to sadexploration for becoming Geocaching.com Geocacher of the month.
Video of the Week.. ANGRY GOOSE GEOCACHING! [MICRO VLOG] by The Geocaching Vlogger
http://youtu.be/cpa5eXmBLpM
Travellers & Geocoins.. 1 - Photo stories/Blogs - like the one DarrylW4 has done with his Minicacher Companion. In this instance, Darryl took a lego man and found interesting locations near the cache to photograph him. Then he added a line of text in the log telling a little story/scenario explaining the scene. Simple to set up and uses the travellers page on geocaching.com to record the story.
Dave DeBaeremaeker has some great stories involving Lego characters on his Only Googlebot Reads This Blog site. He has a cool Indiana Jones story Indiana Jones and the Avian Abode Adventure. This is more of a beginning to end story, illustrated with photos taken at different locations along the route.
2 - Books - We saw a book at an event, which was trackable. People at the event were encouraged to write a message to the owner in the book.
3 - Vehicle travel bug decals - As simple as they sound. Put it on your car, so people can discover it while you're out and about. It doesn't stop with the car:
Dave DeBaeremaeker
I have many TBs, including several personal ones:
My van is trackable. I use it to mark significant caches I have driven to. The trackable code is a window decal from+Cache Advance
My mountain bike is trackable, and used to track significant caches I have biked to. The code is on a dogtag attached to one of the rack mounts on the seat stay.
I also have two t-shirts with the same trackable code I wear to events.
So that adds clothing to the list.
Dave Self
My CR-V is my Cache Retrieval Vehicle 2 TB. I also have a name tag I only log thru events and I have a trackable patch on my caching vest.
4 - Personal Geocoins/Travelbugs - Rather than send them out in to the wild, to make their own way in the world, some owners prefer to keep their Geocoins/Travelbugs close to them. As the owner goes about their own journey in Geocaching they will dip the coins/bugs in to caches a long the way. Or even allow others to discover them - this can be at events or even when they meet on the trail. We've seen these attached to dog collars or carabina's on ruck sacks.
StridentUK has one that has travelled an amazing distance since October 2013.
I just have one, a dragon trackable tag on my caching bag. Logged 3,000 miles between caches so far.http://t.co/G6t26jeeOZ
5 - Tattoos - Now this is serious commitment to the game - its also a sure fire way to ensure you don't lose the travel bug. The Amasons, from The Podcache Show, each have a trackable tattoo. So does Adam from UKCacheMag.com Of course these are age restricted. This is a good way to make the trackable very personalised to you, in its design.
6 - Implants - If the tattoo isn't personal enough, how about implanting your trackable? Check out www.notaboutthenumbers.com for their article on this.
7 - Race Them - Challenge someone on the other side of the world, or the other side of the street. The race is as grand or as limited as you want it to be. Some can get elaborate; such as The Bank Job
The aim is for your trackable item to travel to The Bank and ‘steal’ a gold coin. Then return to the same cache it started from. The winner will be the first to do this.
This is the simplified description. But AGAIN you're sending out trackable Lego characters (seems to be a Geocaching theme).
Where to get trackable Lego characters - the shop at Geocaching.com
Coming Up.. Interview with Geo Cass, Chairman of the Essex Mega 2015 committee.
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Last Week.. Getting to 500 turned out to be harder than it sounded.
Mooonie 2 - The Lambrettas A cache by Mooonwitch - GC5372R
Mooonie 3 - Culture Club A cache by Mooonwitch - GC53731
Mooonie 4 - Paul McCartney and his Chorus A cache by Mooonwitch - GC5373M
Mooonie 5 - Red Hot Chili Peppers A cache by Mooonwitch - GC53743
Dumb Stuff Geocachers do.. Case of oops I forgot I put that there.
Feedback.. From Shortyknits...
Hey Team D!
The only reason I look forward to Mondays is that there's usually a new Oh Beep to listen to on my commute to work. When I heard this week's introduction, I literally said out loud, "What the hell was that?!?" and played it back a couple times, laughing, before I got to Mark explaining that it was Sam's attempt at an American accent. Sam, is that really what you think we sound like?? Then hearing your attempts at Canadian and Australian accents made me laugh even more. There's something else you have in common with Scott Berks - all of your accents sound exactly the same. Every accent he attempts ends up sounding Indian. Yours ... well I'm not quite sure what yours are. Thanks for trying for me anyway.
I love the show. Keep on doing what you're doing, even if you are offensiving people. Or entire countries.
shortyknits
PS - Huge congratulations on your 500th find!!!
From Dave Self..
Haskell Free Library and Opera House straddles the US/Canada border in Derby Line, Vermont and Stanstead, Quebec. http://haskellopera.com/history/
"...though your visit will be casually monitored by both U.S. and Canadian authorities who keep count so that the people going in from one country exit to the country from which they entered (and who have caught not a few number of people who try to use the Haskell for nefarious schemes of illegal alien passage or illegal arms smuggling), no passport is required..."
From http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1989246-d4555225-r170786717-Haskell_Free_Library_Opera_House-Stanstead_Quebec.html
So, seems you can't travel from one country to the other via the "house". Even if someone lived there, they'd need to have a passport. Within the building, you can, technically cross the border back and forth.
From nationaltrail.co.uk
Hi Mark
Thanks for getting in touch, and for mentioning our geocaching weekend which is the start of 10 weeks of coin releases.
We’re very keen to encourage people to discover the National Trails, and geocaching is a perfect way to get new people on to them. Some of the 15 Trails already have geocache trails, some put in place by the trail teams, others by the public. In time we’d like to have trails on all of the National Trails, the ones without them at the moment are :
Cleveland Way http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/cleveland-way/geocaching
Glyndwr’s Way http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/glyndwrs-way/geocaching
North Downs Way http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/north-downs-way/geocaching
Pennine Bridleway http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/pennine-bridleway/geocaching
South Downs Way http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/south-downs-way/geocaching
South West Coast Path, although as its 630 miles long I suspect there may be some we don’t know about ! http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/south-west-coast-path/geocaching
Pembrokeshire Coast Path - don’t have any geocaching trails. The trail has dangerous parts but the Trail Officer is happy to advice anyone thinking of setting a trail as to places that are suitable - Davemac@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk
Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path are planning a geocaching trail and are looking for geocaching volunteers to help them - any one interested can contact them directly at nationaltrail@norfolk.gov.uk
If anyone is interested in setting a trail they can either get in touch with the trail manager directly via the contact details on the website, or with me and I’ll pass them on.
If anyone knows of geocaching trails on the National Trails listed above that I haven’t found if they send me a link I’ll add them to the website. Every trail has its own geocaching page, we’re happy to promote any relevant info on that page and through our social media.
Cheers
Anne
Ask Doctor D.. GeoPaulVlogger - Here's my ask doc d - what type of FTF dance should you do when you find a FTF? Body pop? Tango? The robot??
http://youtu.be/GKk83IizsQA
Nemesis Geocaches.. Seems we have a new one.
Mooonie 1 - Faith No More - A cache by Mooonwitch GC53721.
Three attempts. We've done the rest in the series. But this one seems to be hiding in a sneaky place.
News & Events..
Surrey Camping Event #2
by SuperDred | GC4XECH | South East England, United Kingdom - 04/07/2014
Blaise Summertime BBQ
by evesy101 | GC4Y0K7 | South West England, United Kingdom - 28/06/2014
Summer Garden Party (very July the Fourth)
by andytalliss | GC4YQR6 | East Midlands, United Kingdom - 05/07/2014
White Mountain Breakfast Club
by PattiNH | GC568J9 | New Hampshire (USA) - 27/06/2014
Who are the turbobadgers and why are they leaving?
by BerkeleyBoomers | GC572X4 | California (USA) - 29/06/2014
WLC VI - Zupping on Za
by ajmaley | GC55Q1Y | Illinois (USA) - 29/06/2014
Gonefishen07 & Hearse068 3rd Mid Year Dinner Event
by Gonefishen07 | GC53N15 | Victoria, Australia - 05/07/2014
[OFZE] Picknick the 5th edition
by OFZE | GC559PP | Flevoland, Netherlands - 06/07/2014
- Trossinger Geo-Hocker
by FriCa | GC53XE2 | Baden-Württemberg, Germany - 28/06/2014
Alaska Geocaching Cruise Adventure Meet & Greet
by shizengiggles | GC56G1C | British Columbia, Canada - 27/06/2014
Isevent
by Gørding | GC54RZZ | Denmark - 28/06/2014
Other News.. Great Facebook group for those looking for caches suitable for children...www.facebook.com/groups/GeocachingwithChildren/
Check out the new CacheFace at www.cacheface.social
Geocaching not far removed from Czech mushroom picking - article on Radio Praha's website about Stratocaching
Suspicious-looking ‘geocache’ item triggers bomb scare - Independent Tribune.com (he waited until AFTER checking the container to check on geocaching.com?).
Travel Bug Race.. Our race The Monkey King in finally underway. Here's our little beauty....
Click HERE to find out the mission.
Discussion.. What Geocaching is to me...
Tupperware, satellites, walking, forgotten pens, puzzles, nettles, bug spray, adventure, events, time with the kids, days out, FTF's, DNF's, stats, numbers, PAF, stories of the one that got away, creativity
What Geocaching isn't to me...
Arguing on the internet, politics, sniping at each other.
Collin French
The more I think about this, the longer the answers get: 1.#Geocaching is exploration, finding new places, finding OLD places. Geocaching is community, like-minded (weird) friends. Geocaching is the thrill of knowing something that others don't (there's a cache there!). Geocaching is a great escape from the pressure and rigours of daily life. 2. Geocaching is not a sport. It is not (to me) a commercial enterprise. Others will disagree with that, especially where Groundspeak is concerned. It is not worth risking mental or physical health over.
This weeks discussion - what can we learn through Geocaching? Doctor D compliments Canada and Australia (we apologise in advance to our American listeners) Last Week.. Church Micro 5901 ... Osgathorpe A cache by GeoSandJLeo - GC56GDD
Missed the FTF by a matter of minutes. Saw the FTF hound as he was leaving the footpath.
Two great caches this week...
Hard Boiled Egg for Tea A cache by cerises and Team-Triplet - GC43CQN
The Old Railway A cache by Dan Rackham - GC2JX2N
You've heard us talk about them, now you can see us find a couple. LAB Caches in GeoPaulVloggers video, from the Kent Mega 2014.
http://youtu.be/8ooyKRB-4j4
The Puzzle Cache.. Final Destination (GC54F7G) for a while - nowhere near to solving this one. HELP!
Your Nemesis Geocache...
Dave DeBaeremaeker A simple tree hanging cache in the nearby town of Morganton NC. Its a 1/1, but I can't find it. I've looked for hours over 3 separate hunts. Each time people have found it just before and just after my failed hunts.
I know its there, but I can't see it. If I ever find that cache I am going to punch it in the face for being so dang elusive.
Daryl Stocker A new one in Newark. Nettle Island. Put a dnf on it and will have to go back. It's only been found once. We went for stf. Cache hidden by Nick gilbey GC52C5G
Dumb Things Geocachers Do.. Ours this week, or rather last week, is getting lost on a simple hike to the Geocache. Here's the video...
The Hemlock Stone – Fact or Fiction (GC20EW1)
http://youtu.be/0wBdflAq2Qk
Ask Doctor D.. Hikerjamz asks..
Dr. D,
Here is my question.
I adopted 5 or so caches that I have never found. Now, if I go to find these caches can I log them as a find even though I now own them ?
News & Events..
Ascension
by Gackt from Cotswold Caching | GC50RJB | 28/06/2014 | Southern England, United Kingdom
BBH Cake Race - Half Way Mark Event!
by Dave's Piglings | GC55B3T | 29/06/2014 | Southern England, United Kingdom
Swanning around at Fradley Junction 6
by The Mighty Shark & Magwai | GC56423 | 04/07/2014 | West Midlands, United Kingdom
Summer Garden Party (very July the Fourth)
by andytalliss | GC4YQR6 | 05/07/2014 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
The Boat Only Event #6
by Captain Panteras | GC531AX | 05/07/2014 |East Midlands, United Kingdom
Other News.. National Trails - www.nationaltrail.co.uk
Our annual geocaching weekend is fast approaching. We are looking for volunteers to help distribute some of our fantastic National Trail geocoins. We would like to release 1 coin a week for 10 weeks on each of the 15 National Trails in England and Wales, starting on the 12th July. We are also looking for people to create interesting geocaching trails on the Trails. Can you help ? Why not get in touch with anne.clark@walk.co.uk to find out more.
25 Free Date Ideas That Don't Suck - www.stylecaster.com Geocaching made the list.
Not according to UK soap Doctors. The episode "Small Deaths" airs on 18th June at 1.45pm (GMT).
Annie surprises Howard with a day of geocaching in the hills, but the date doesn't go well when they spend most of their time bickering. clear, it's not been a great date.
Video of the Week.. Interesting "drainpipe" geocache.
http://youtu.be/KY4-JkHLyFs
Discussion.. A lot of learning can be gained from just being out and about. Feedback from Yorkshire Yellow on this:
For me, and bearing in mind the age of my older geokid (she's 7 on Sunday), the education aspect of our geocaching is either specific to a location where we might be doing our caching (eg a National Trust house, a WW2 site of some sort, or the old canals in this area), or general knowledge, such as bird, plant and tree types, introducing OS map reading to her (what some of the symbols mean), and other such flora, fauna and the natural environment.
I used to be a Scout leader in the various sections and could see caching and GPS skills being a good learning exercise for them, particularly the older sections. In fact, the Scout have caching/GPS as an option under their 'Navigator' badge.
You may also find this link useful when preparing your show - www.geocachingscouts.org.uk
Placing a cache and writing the cache description can be very educational. This may require learning the history of an area, then writing about it in the cache description - picking the relevant parts to the cache hide.
Creative writing skills - writing a great log, keeping a Geocaching diary or even a blog. See above.
Puzzle caches can help in a number of different ways -
- Good brain exercise and help develop problem solving skills
- Learning research skills - useful for school assignments
Physical education - climbing a tree, walking. Healthy body/healthy mind as they say.
Earthcaches are an obvious one to help teach children about an area, geology etc.
The artistic side - Designing geocaoins, TB's etc can help teach a number of artistic skills from drawing to composition.
Craft & design skills - Building unique cache containers can involve wood/metal/plastic work, materials selection (what works best and why, or what doesn't work and why). If you're really inventive you can teach basic electronics.
Tech skills - using the apps, computer software, GPSr
Media skills - vlogging, podcasting, photography
Social skills - events can be a great way to develop social skills. Events can also be used to hone organisational skills - remember Geo Oly who organised his own event?
Reading - there are several Geocaching related books out there. You can also find Geocaching related stories at sites like geocachebooks.com
The Random Bits.. Awesome facts about South Korea
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Here's some ways you can contribute to the show:
What's your Because of Geocaching story?
We're still looking for roving reporters (we had a great submission from 7 yr old Zac - hear him on episode 32 http://www.ohbeep.com/33)
What is your nemesis cache?
What dumb thing have you done whilst out Geocaching?
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Last Week.. Failed attempt at an EarthCache - Castle Rock EarthCache Nottingham (GC27063)
But we did find The Hemlock Stone - Fact or Fiction (GC20EW1)
BananaSource on June's The UK Geocaching Podcast
BananaSource in GeoPaul's Kent Mega 1 vlog
http://youtu.be/6yrVNKcdqIk
Puzzle Cache.. We've been trying to solve Final Destination (GC54F7G) for a while. We finally made a breakthrough.
Roving Report.. Our first listener roving report comes in from 7 year old Zac, who went Geocaching in London with his Dad.
Dumb things Geocachers do.. BananaSources brush with the seedy use of Forbes Hole Nature Reserve whilst out searching for Whomping Willow (GC3C8ZN)
Couldn't resist including this one from DarrylW4, as he rightfully pokes fun at a BananaSource spelling mistake:
I suspect that the Geocaches do all sorts of dumb things since they don't have brains. How about not running to higher ground as the flood water approach? That's pretty dumb. They've ended up miles downstream. ;-)
As for the Geocachers, I'd say underestimating the difficulty, or overestimating their skills. I once went down to retrieve a cache thinking it would be easier than it was to climb back up. It turns out there was a rope in another cache just for us to use to climb back out, but I did it just slipping a little and grabbing the hands from a couple friends up top.
Feedback.. The GCDoc..
Hey Mark!
I was just catching up on your recent podcast episode 30 after getting back from GeoWoodstock XII.
I just wanted to say that I really appreciated your story about how Geocaching positively impacted your life. It was great to hear your personal story, and I'm sure there are tons of people out there that have similar experiences while geocaching.
I know for me personally, geocaching has been a great morale booster when I'm stuck in the struggles and stress of daily life. No matter how down I feel, going geocaching, watching geocaching videos and listening to podcasts like yours always puts a smile on my face!
A big thanks to what you guys do, and keep it up
Justin aka TheGCDoc
Yorkshire Yellow..
Dear DrD,
Lets not argue.
Shall we call a truce?
Let's be friends.
Love,
Yorkshire Yellow
Ask Doctor D.. TWU (Mr Yuck) - "I recently went through the official process and adopted my first cache. Since I am now the owner, should I go back and delete my find on it from 5 years ago?"
News & Events.. John Phillimore - How about a shout out for "A Wild (West) Christmas 2014" camping event near Calne, Wiltshire, Southern England there's still a handful of pitches left for anyone who would like to join in the mayhem 20th to 23rd June. Only 17 sleeps to go :). GC4V4X2
Brent Smith - The Great Norfolk to Norfolk TB Race. Two Races Between Norfolk UK and Norfok ON CA. One starting in each county and finishing in the other. First 3 to finish in each race will recive a custom Geocoin www.facebook.com/Norfolk2Norfolk/info
Summer Solstice Camping
by BenandJules | GC4V874 | Eastern England, United Kingdom
24 Hours
by Jacaru | GC50G7P | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Gemma's 1000th find. "Carvery and Cake !!!"
by Wan512 | GC5657F | East Midlands, United Kingdom
24 Hours Later
by Jacaru | GC50G8B | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Summer Solstice Second Sunset Sighting
by meltdiceburg | GC51EWM | West Midlands, United Kingdom
Summer Solstice in Barley
by trebor nosnwot | GC55GRB | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Northants Natters #18: Picnic in the park
by cannonfodder32 | GC55XH7 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
BBH On Tour - Two Birthdays One Bash
by FreeWillCachers | GC554DR | Eastern England, United Kingdom
The Happening 31
by Mr Parker | GC56939 | Eastern England, United Kingdom
The Question is.....June
by The Amasons | GC50D3W | East Midlands, United Kingdom
NWCMM: Summer@The Spinners
by Zomblou | GC5505Z | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Other News.. The UKCacheMag (issue 13) was released last week - haven't seen it yet? Go to www.ukcachemag.com
Only Googlebot Reads This Blog by Dave DeBaeremaeker Long Way Round: Little Free Tardis
Video of the Week.. Engalnd's FIRST ever GEOCACHE! by GeoPaul
http://youtu.be/bxU0V8jp0Xc
Scott Berks Interview.. When it comes to tangents Scott is King...its our pleasure to tangent with him.
www.chicagogeocacher.com
www.geocachingpodcast.com
Scotts Hides, mentioned in the interview:
Codemonkeys - webdesign 101 GC1P7MH
Codemonkeys - webdesign 201 GC1PEJJ
Codemonkeys - webdesign 301 GC1R9Q8
Codemonkeys - webdesign 401 (know your roots) GC1TEV4
Codemonkeys - webdesign FINAL EXAM GC1TXMW
80's Movie Cache #1 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off GC1FGDX
80's Movie Cache #2 - The Breakfast Club GC1FHQP
80's Movie Cache #3 - She's Having A Baby GC1G08E
80's Movie Cache #4 - Weird Science GC1NH35
80's Movie Cache #5 - RIP John Hughes GC1WYA4
Scott's bucket list cache:
Nauru 01 A cache by allen.sebastian http://coord.info/GC2HWY5
Scott describes Jewocaching Day.
Join us this week for a discussion about the necessity of paper logs in Geocaches Last Week... Check out the Opencaching.us blog for our interview only show with The GCDoc
Whats your nemesis cache?
One of ours was Little Church by Jacaru - now archived.
Scott Berks The lonesome bridge by tnt63 GC217PN. "Spent a total of 6 hours there over many days."
SangueG 'Earnanæs, þæs wyrmes denn' by abanazar GC2VH8B "It's freaking hard! Log note only till I master one part of the route."
saxhorn Nemesis was "It's an ammo can." (GC497HJ) by Cachnut II "Found it on the 5th try. Key? What's an ammo can? Halljourneys.wordpress.com"
Because of Geocaching... Scott Berks and DarrylW4 from
geocachingpodcast.com
geogearheads.com
chicagogeocacher.com
Feedback... DarrylW4
"Offensiving" needs to be added the the Geocaching Lexicon.
BTW – you'd funny like that milk that's been in the fridge for the last 6 months. ;-)
Lucie Melen
Just listened... so here is some listener feedback! I find "another find for me" even more annoying and insulting than TFTC, because that's the automatic text on the app. They couldn't even be bothered to type anything!
From Yorkshire Yellow
Just to say I enjoyed this segment in your last podcast.
The honesty with which you spoke was touching, and I found myself with a tear in my eye at one or two points.
Although I don't suffer from depression, I do think I get a little 'down' sometimes myself, particularity in the grey winter months. Also, most of my role at work is in essentially what is a sales environment (letting and sale of commercial property), which, if it's not going well, gets me down.
I've found that quick lunchtime cache, in the green areas in the town where I work, or, If I can manage it, on the edges of the Cotswold Hills, lifts my mood/spirits no end.
I also totally agreed/empathised with you on the 'simple pleasures' side of what you were saying - children splashing in puddles, seeing nature, etc.
I've been on an enforced 4 day working week since the start of the recession, so have been lucky enough to have one weekday a week to spend with my nearly 7yo geokid and now her nearly 3yo sister.
The times we spend together on these days, often on a short caching circuit (on which she invariably ends up riding most of it on my shoulders!) are incredibly enjoyable, and I've some precious memories from these times.
Keep up the good work on the podcast. I'm enjoying them!
John
(Yorkshire Yellow)
Ask Doctor D... From Yorkshire Yellow
Dear Dr Duck,
When me or the geokids swap swag in caches, we also replace what we take with something we think is of equivalent or greater value.
However, so often we see caches with, to be honest, are a load of crap in them - broken old fast food toys, soggy paper items, things which have got wet and gone rusty - you probably know what I'm talking about.
My question for you - has the concept of swag in caches had its day?
Thanks Dr Duck!
Yorkshire Yellow
PS - My thoughts on this: We will always tidy up a cache, so that the the 'finding experience' is a better one for the next cacher. We will will often add more swag than we swap out. If my (young) geokids are coming caching with me, then I will often try to pick a newer series of caches, where the swag is still there and hasn't had time to 'degrade', which unfortunately seems to be the way of things nowadays.
News & Events...
Carry On Camping - 2014
by House Of Boo | GC4YKGK | West Midlands, United Kingdom
Bring & Buy - it could be lucky for you?
by Sir & Lady Harveyjj | GC53TDZ | North Wales, United Kingdom
Cheltenham Event - farewell AmblingFree
by AmblingFree | GC52KME | Southern England, United Kingdom
CacheWalker goes to the Beach Splash Mob Event
by CacheWalker crew | GC558MJ | Southern England, United Kingdom
The Roller Coaster Team's Meet & Greet
by Roller Coaster Team | GC55NHN | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The First "Penistone Palaver"
by RoweGeocache | GC51RWA | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
BBH#78 Bordering on the Regal...
by MKGees | GC55R1V | Southern England, United Kingdom
Other News...
Geocaching.com have launched their newest stat page, the Geocaching Refer-a-Friend Page
Geocaching.com are also bringing Lab Caches in to the official stats:
Your Lab Cache finds are now more official than ever. Lab Caches are scheduled to be rolled into Geocaching find statistics and your milestones beginning on June 3, 2014. Besides cheering, there's one other thing you might want to consider doing.
The addition of your Lab Cache finds may alter your milestones. Check now to lock-in milestones on your Geocaching.com profile. After the update, you'll be able to use the tool to lock in a Lab Cache find as a milestone. You'll also find Lab Cache stats on your chronology and geocache types section. If you created a Lab Cache and it was logged, you'll find new stats on your owned geocaches page.
Thanks for finding a Lab Cache and helping to play a part in shaping the future of geocaching.
Sincerely, Everyone at Geocaching HQ
www.bbc.co.uk - Cash treasure hunt. @HiddenCash
Video Of The Week... Hardest Geocache Ever? by twish1999
http://youtu.be/5rieyONff5c
Discussion... Are paper log sheets still necessary?
Why they aren't necessary:
Technology has moved on, we can now log at GZ online or take a photo as proof and post that to the cache page
A lot of the time logs are turned to mush, so signing is a little pointless/impossible
Cache maintenance would be made much simpler without logs
Most of the appeal of Geocaching is the find, signing the log is secondary
As a cache owner I'm more interested in the online logs and photos.
How many cache owners actually cross check the paper log with the online log to make sure those who claim to have found the cache actually did?
An alternative method can be used to prove you found the cache - such as a code in the container, as seen in the LAB caches at the 2014 Kent Mega
Why they are necessary:
Signing the log is in the rules!
On the bigger caches and special locations its nice to see what people have to say in the log book
There is something a little exciting about seeing a familiar name on a log book, or even seeing that someone is out there caching the same time you are
They're essential for some Geocache types; for example Letterbox Hybrids
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The GCDoc Interview… The second of our just the interview shows, taken from www.ohbeep.com/27. The GCDoc shares his vlogging tips and his Geocaching experiences.
All the videos mentioned in the interview can be found at The GCDocs YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohEYY-VNCtGm0BnzU3o6fA
The Geocaching Vloggers videos, mentioned in the interview can be found at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0ptTLSLXKFsL4eOnF6RZg
Svens videos, aka Geocachespoilers, can be found at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDUwP9pDjyFOoMeaIqmTVw
Geocache mentioned
The Troublemaking Spy GC3BNZG
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Last Week... Finds...
GC4YRNB - Final Approach by Shazzo
GC4VEH6 - Church Micro 4973...Long Whatton Methodist by DaffyD1uk
DNFs...
GC4WTF2 - Church Micro 4974...Long Whatton - All Saints by DaffyD1uk
GC4J7R5 - Pooh Sticks by HodsonHunters
GC4B9K5 - Creeper by Shazzo
Feedback...
Hi,
I've really enjoyed listening to your show... it makes me smile each time!
As an American, I actually burst out laughing at your rant in last weeks show... very funny!
I've also enjoyed hearing your misconceptions about our Rest Areas... I think they are a bit more than what you described as a Layby... I've attached a picture of one from here in California... they are more or less the same throughout the country.... with the exception of New Hampshire where the rest areas also have the state liquor stores... I wonder who thought that one up?
Thanks for the show! Mike Wanzong (gc name: wanzong) We upset the Americans....play audio from The Geocaching Podcast Audio feedback from Poole Man, regarding GC54MB0 Ask Doctor D... The Monkey King - Are only a few words when logging a cache acceptable? For example, I read many log that are simply "Another find for me" or "easy find". Given the cache owner has put a bit of work in to hiding a cache, should finders write more than a few words in the log?
News & Events...
WWFM XI Peterborough - You can leave your GPS on
by Beach_hut | GC4WV87 | Eastern England, United Kingdom
WWFM XI Nottinghamshire ~ Everything Stops For Tea
by Jacaru | GC51P28 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
UK WWFM XI - WITNEY - World Wide Flash Mob
by Stucuk and TT | GC51YB2 | Southern England, United Kingdom
SUMMER IN STOKE
by gladstone8 | GC51Z4Q | East Midlands, United Kingdom
WWFM XI - Market Harborough... Do the Conga!
by Splendidz | GC525CA | East Midlands, United Kingdom
WWFM XI - Pitville Park, it'll drive you Quackers
by Razorfishy | GC53E7H | Southern England, United Kingdom
WWFM XI - A musical event
by jennthefunkyranger | GC549HB | West Midlands, United Kingdom
WWFM XI 'Flashing Above The Motorway'
by Pink icing | GC549QH | Northwest England, United Kingdom
WWFM XI - Wallingford Flashmob
by Geo-Myck | GC549T7 | Southern England, United Kingdom
'2 Pints After Flashing In Frodsham'
by Pink icing | GC549W0 | Northwest England, United Kingdom
WWFM XI Hooray for Hollywood
by The Amasons | GC54CHN | East Midlands, United Kingdom
WWFM XI - Return of the Phoons
by The Magna Defender | GC54D6H | Northwest England, United Kingdom
WWFM XI: Christmas Comes But Once A Year!!
by angellica | GC54VNP | East Midlands, United Kingdom
UK WWFM XI Lee Valley (07/06/14)
by abiherts | GC54ZNF | Eastern England, United Kingdom
WWFM XI Baldock twinned with Harrogate
by pp Pink Paisley | GC553QV | Eastern England, United Kingdom
WWFM XI. Harrogate twinned with Baldock.
by pp Oracle:) | GC553R5 | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
UK WWFM XI - York - Flash Minster
by g.o.caching | GC559XR | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
WWFM XI – Aylesbury Ducks III
by Team Hippo | GC55BPM | Southern England, United Kingdom
The Slepnir hill Spring Clean up!!
by paudz666 | GC51D3A | West Midlands, United Kingdom
KT37 - The Emperor's Banquet
by The Magna Defender | GC54D57 | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Other News...
Geocache causes bomb scare in Niagara Falls - Story from The Hamilton Spectator
Discover the worlds first implanted Travel Bug - article from Its Not About The Numbers Blog
Video of the Week... GeoPaul - Don't Tell 'Em Your Name Pike (GC49EMP)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbUSGY7XeCE&feature=share&list=PLV8LkqU5JEOHJO2AgI8TqF_4BdWlN0tMM
Geocaching Got Me Through... Original blog post
The series I picked, The Woodwalton Waggle, is no longer active. But it has been replaced by The Woodwalton WhichWay series, which takes in a number of the location in the original series - GC52KAF
GCTGYY – Friends of the Friendless – St Andrew
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Last Week... We took a week off solving puzzle caches, here is this weeks:
Final Destination, A cache by Kelex GC54F7G
BananaSource had a brain wave. Roving reports from our younger listeners. Its simple, whist out and about (or when they get home) record some audio of your adventure and send it to feedback@ohbeep.com
On your audio include your geocaching name, some other things you may want to include in your audio:
- The cache name and GC code
- What was great about this cache?
- Did you like the cache?
- Did something special happen on the way to/from the cache?
If you're shy, no worries. Just write your adventure down and we can read it out for you - or even get our special robot voice to read it for you.
Feedback... Dave DeBaeremaeker
Couple points I thought about as I was listening:
I wrote this doc to help out first time Mega event attendees:
http://debaere.blogspot.com/2014/03/mega-events-survival-guide.html which may help some of your listeners with their first Mega.
Secondly you talked about the "bomb" scare at an Ohio rest stop. Just as an FYI, in the US, most "rest stops" are simply places to pull off the road - they generally don't have petrol stations or restaurants, just a parking lot, some green space to walk the dog or have a picnic lunch, and a restroom. Occasionally they have an emergency phone, and a coke machine. Which really makes the idea of someone placing a bomb at a rest area increasingly silly.
The areas you were talking about would be referred to as service stations, or truck stops, which generally have petrol and diesel stations, and one or more restaurants.
I really enjoyed the description of the lab caches. Sounds like they really stepped up their game from the ones I did last year. Makes me excited about checking out the lab caches at the Megas I am going to be attending this year.
Anyhoo, good show. Keep em up!
Ask Doctor D... Darel Beghtel What apps, programs or websites do listeners use to locate the .1 mi. radii around caches in an area that has a lot of cache hides in it, to be able to locate areas that a cache can still be hidden?
Easiest method:
Use the Seek a Geocache , specifically the "Latitude Longitude Search". Put your proposed geocache coordinates in the latitude and longitude boxes. This will produce a list of nearby caches with distances from your coordinates, including the distance to any Premium Member Only geocaches. This allows Basic Members to avoid being too close to those PMO geocaches when placing theirs.
Or
Whilst out on the trail, bring up the official app and do a live search for nearby Geocaches - you probably need to be a premium member to ensure you're getting a list of ALL the caches in an area.
News & Events... WWFM XI - Dorchester, Dorset, England. An event cache by Poole_Man. GC54MB0
Its my first event and I am a little excited about the fact that I have found a totally new venue for a WWFM event.
Its at the statue of a Dray horse called Drummer who was the last ever Dray Horse to have worked at the Eldridge Pope Brewery that used to be at the location until it closed in 2002.
The statue is placed at the location of the Dray Yard at which Drummer spent his working life and shows him walking out of the Dray Yard into retirement.
The statue was only put in place in April 2014.
It seems this flash mob can also be part of a fun filled day out. Dorset County Council are holding a FREE (non geocaching related) Open Air Cinema event.
Showing 'Finding Nemo' at 6pm, then 'Warhorse' at 8pm An event for all the family, preceded by music from local young bands starting at 4pm. DYE also plan to have a bouncy castle, inflatable bungee run and other entertainment. Food and refreshments on offer with Pizza and a bar!
EmmaW's Party with CAKE
by emmaw | GC4YFEE | Southern England, United Kingdom
Picnic in the Park
by Sir & Lady Harveyjj | GC54APY | North Wales, United Kingdom
CLEAN UP IN SOUTHPORT
by linedancers | GC51YGC | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Rest and Relax after the CITO
by Linedancers | GC53QE0 | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Beer Here - The Real Thing.
by Pink Paisley | GC549XQ | Eastern England, United Kingdom
Other News...
UK Mega Essex 2015 venue has been announced:
The Official 8th Annual UK Mega Events will be held at the magnificent Barleylands Farm in Billericay on 1st August 2015. With a lively craft village featuring 60 craft shops, a cafe, deli, restaurant, farm park and acres of land suitable for caches, Barleylands Farm is fun for all the family (even the reluctant cacher!)
For more information go to www.mega2015.org.uk/venue
Hikerjamz posted this: Looking for a co-host to work with me on my talk show. If interested, contact me at radiotalkshow2013@gmail.com
Video of the Week... The Geocaching Vlogger - Interactive Geocaching Game
http://youtu.be/eneTsAaFJtI
The Geocaching Doc - Take Your Parents Geocaching
http://youtu.be/kFSzmqwthd0
Main Topics... Would you carry on geocaching if Groundspeak closed its doors? Would the the rest of the Geocaching listing sites be ready to step up and take advantage?
Whats in your cache creation kit?
Containers - of various types
Log books
Pencils
Swag
Cammo tape/bag
Zip lock bags
Puzzle ideas
A list of potential hide locations
Glue/resin
FTF trackables
Plenty of ideas - write them down.
Multi tool
Spare props for any creative caches you've already put out - just incase they need repair
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Last Week...
It was Kent Mega weekend, more of that later in the show notes.
Picked up some cool trackables from www.pulse72geocaching.co.uk. Hopefully, the kids will be unleashing them on the world soon.
Look out for the GeoPaul interview with BananaSource - Paul should be releasing that on his Youtube channel in the coming weeks.
Benignsource solved the puzzle, set on episode 27 by Mark Pickard, putting him 2-0 up. The puzzle was Treebeard GC3QHMG
Because of Geocaching...
This weeks because of Geocaching comes from GeoPaul & Nighthawk23
Feedback...
We asked, via social media
If you could have a mutant power to help you #geocache, what would it be?
BananaSource picked finger pens - because we always forget to take a pen. These are some of the responses we got:
Collin French Superior sense of smell, attuned to plastic. Then I can smell the beggars out!
Mark Pickard Have to be psychic ability to read the thoughts of the co who hid the b****y thing
@geoT7 x-ray vision, of course! To look inside all those stumps
Ask Doctor D...
Tony Liddell If you can invent a new cache type (eg multi, virtual) what would it be?
Sams audio from Mam Tor. GC4DVK5
News & Events...
The Dragonlady Invites You #23
by fly2live2fly | GC546ZC | East Midlands, United Kingdom
BAD Hominem
by happy_hunter_hp20 | GC53ZRB | Southern England, United Kingdom
The Question is.....May
by The Amasons | GC50D3A | East Midlands, United Kingdom
"Whatever You Want"
by jamange | GC4XRAN | North Wales, United Kingdom
Other News...
Geocaching turned 14 last week, The Geocaching Doc celebrated it with a great video (There's no crying in Geocaching)
http://youtu.be/DCxVacs9FkI
The UK Cache Mag is now available in digital format on the iPad/iphone. Click HERE.
Geocaching "bomb" at rest stop http://fox8.com/2014/04/30/treasure-hunt-prompts-bomb-scare-at-i-90-rest-stop/
DIY Geocaching Bracelet http://techcrunch.com/2014/04/30/this-diy-geocaching-bracelet-shows-the-power-of-wearables/
Video of the Week...
Geocaching Basics: Making a Geocache
by AussieMark909
http://youtu.be/qq1zlIDdXrg
The Kent Mega...
Our first mega, some of our thoughts:
Life is full of small coincidences. We parked up at the mega and getting out the car next to us was GeoPaul.
Geocachers are friendly. As we were getting our gear together, the couple parked next to us asked if we logged trackables. Which we do. They had a couple of great coins to discover. We had a little chat and then went on our way.
Fish out of water at first
Learned a lot about the timing of such things - the stalls will still be there later in the day, when the crowds die down
Its a very positive atmosphere and people are very happy to talk and share their Geocaching stories
We'd plan ahead better. We missed the caches published on the day, due to not having connected to the wifi in the hotel and not having a great data signal on our phones.
Its a great opportunity to meet those people you may have spoken to online, but also meet new people.
Interview With GerryUK...
Cuckoo cache GC4C35
GerryUK's recommended cache...the spar cave earth cache by the buttons
UK Mega Information GC4HBG4 - UK Mega Event 2014 - Ayrshire and Arran
GAGB link www.gagb.org.uk
The LAB Cache experience.
Our photos of the series of caches can be found at www.ohbeep.com/gallery
Frustrating at first. We relied on just having the web link to the cache page. Big mistake, as we had very poor data connection. Had we arrived at the LAB Cache station sooner, they were handing out leaflets with the cache information on. But we could have also taken photos of the information they had on the desk.
Having finally connected long enough to grab the gpx file of the cache and loaded it in to Geosphere, off we went. Having no data was a major frustration - having received the link via e mail the day before, we should have planned better (our ignorance was our downfall).
Here's another lesson learnt, at a mega, we didn't need the co-ordinates. We just needed to follow the crowd and stop where they stopped.
The first location for this particular LAB Cache was Cache of Fame, not indicative of the quality to follow - was that deliberate?
Once we arrived at the wooded area, where the remaining caches were located, we were greeted with a number of high quality cache hides. It was a little strange being able to see where the next cache was hidden - but even being able to see GZ didn't give away the crafty hides themselves. At this point there was no need for GPSr or phone - well the phone would come in handy for logging the finds, but that could be done back home.
From memory - maybe not in the order we did them.
Cache Dispenser - a number of film canisters in tubes (made of tree bark). Our task to find the canister with the code. The previous finders did a good job of re-hiding, so it was still a challenge.
The LAB Cache - a mad scientist had set up his lab in the middle of the wood. I hope GeoPaul filmed this one, I can't remember where on the table the code was hidden?
One Cache Too Many - a cacher had set up camp in the wood and had left the next code hidden in his socks.
Picnic Cache - a nice picnic scene in the woods. From memory the cache was hidden in the picnic basket.
Treasure Cache - it seems pirates had left their swag, buried in these woods.
Pool Cache - a ball pool in the woods. Now, this should have been a real challenge, but GeoPaul found the right ball before we'd even started looking.
Crash and Dash - the most impressive of them all. A plane, crash landed, in the woods. Its pilot stuck in a nearby tree. The code we needed printed on his boot sole.
Race for FTF - two high end sports cars, crashed in to a tree. The code we needed, hidden under the bonnet of one of the cars.
Its in the cache title - again, another that should have been a real stumper (remember we'd not got the clues). Somehow I managed to pick up the VHS box with the code in it, first time of trying.
Other than the frustration of not being able to get a data connection and partly due to our lack of planning ahead, this was a great series of caches. Even the number of people looking at the same time didn't spoil the fun - it was a little like waiting your turn at crazy golf.
BananaSource is galavanting at the UK Geocaching Mega 2014 in Kent. So rather than leave you empty eared this week, we thought we'd introduce our new sideshows "Just the interviews".
What better place to start than the beginning. We interviewed James back in December 2013.
Hikerjamz is the host of The Geocaching Talk Show
Show notes for the episode this interview first appeared on can be found at ohbeep.com/9
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How did our puzzle solving go?
GC4R5N3 MVP by StanleyPopTart
Next puzzle... sent by Mark Pickard
GC3QHMG Tree Beard by Miners Daughter
Because of Geocaching... moan-a-lot says "because of geocaching I learnt Mam Tor was a hill and not a mountain"
Feedback... From Dave DeBaeremaeker
Heya fellas!
So I just listened to the latest episode about travelling with
kids, while biking into work. Lots of good tips, but I think you
missed some important ones related to travelling with really small
kids. I thought I'd share some lessons learned while travelling on my
own road trips.
For reference I have a 4 year old son named Zeke, and a 2 year old
daughter named Abigail. I started both on long road trips when they
were 4 weeks old, and at this point both have been on many multi-week,
multi-thousand mile road trips.
So some tips:
1) Add extra time for kid maintenance. I used to call this Zekey time
in the schedule. Young kids, especially newborns, require frequent
feeding and diaper change stops. So I always added in a half hour to
the schedule for every 2 hours planned on the road.
2) Know your kids nap schedules, and plan accordingly. Young kids
function best when they stick to a schedule. Both of my kids liked to
nap at around 2PM for a couple hours, so I tried to plan my day so
that we'd do the touristy things like museums, parks, hiking,
geocaching etc. during the morning, and planning on simply driving for
a solid 2-3 hours in the afternoon. This let the kids burn off energy
and have fun in the mornings, and sleep at normal naptimes in their
carseats.
3) Limit distance. I try to limit the drive time to 5 hours a day.
As they get older this gets longer, but in general 5 hours allows us
to get some distance in, and still lots of time for doing things along
the way. We have done 8 hours at a stretch, but those were days where
we knew we'd not be back in the car for a few days.
4) Keep spares handy. Spare diapers, spare change of clothes, spare
towels for wiping up spills. Nothing sucks more than having to pull
over on the side of the road to change your 2 year olds cloths because
he had an accident, and having everything buried in the bottom of the
luggage pile in the trunk. I kept spare towels, diapers, and clothes
in a bag under their seats so I never had to go digging for things.
5) Keep a lot of toys handy. Between the front seats in our minivan
we kept a box of toys and books - a lot of em - 10-15 or so. Young
kids have small attention spans, and they drop things easy, so having
a large supply of things at hand to pass to them keeps kids happier
longer.
6) Same for snacks. I keep an extra sippy cup and some snacks in the
front of the car that can be passed back at need. Even a 1 year old
in full tantrum has trouble resisting a cookie.
Cheers
Ask Doctor D... From DarrylW4 - Should I post a "Needs Archive" log if I can't find a Geocache and I'm sure its not where it should be?
News & Events...
YIPPEE 10k. LET'S CELEBRATE
by The Inbetweeners | GC52A50 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Welcome Back.........The Wanderers Return
by the griswalds n dogs | GC4ZGAK | West Midlands, United Kingdom
HC CITO: HARBOROUGH LITTER-PICK
by Harbcache | GC4CYMG | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Ooohhh Mr Darcy pt2
by cooper troopers | GC51NBZ | East Midlands, United Kingdom
GLD 2014
by The~Don | GC52EA0 | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Meet, Greet and Cache at Croome Park NT
by Croome Cachers | GC52H3R | West Midlands, United Kingdom
Wirral Gnome Swap
by Wirral Gnome Society | GC4YX8Z | Northwest England, United Kingdom
May NWCMM.
by The Magna Defender | GC52P6E | Northwest England, United Kingdom
BBH#77 Bordering on the Puddings... Mmmm
by Bozoid | GC53BD6 | Eastern England, United Kingdom
Abusing Cheap Flights #2: The Bullring Beckons
by THE_Chris, Goldcircle & sarahmur | GC50YEP | West Midlands, United Kingdom
It's been bloomin' ages!
by Bobo Frett | GC52FF4 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
The Happening 30
by Barny Wol | GC5391B | Eastern England, United Kingdom
KT 36 "The Cacheless KT at the Cat"
by KhoomThropp | GC51ARV | Northwest England, United Kingdom
71OИ ƧЯƎTTAИ ƧTИAHTЯOИ
by Avanclan | GC53BP5 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Other News..
This week saw the launch of a new website www.cachepads.com
Cachepads is a website where you can search an area for places to stay, Geocache friendly places, some owned by other Geocachers, who are offering you the chance to stay with them in their homes, whilst visiting the area.
Each host will offer different facilities, but all will be 'Geocacher friendly' and be able to give you a bed for the night and some local knowledge to enhance your Geocaching experience.
TerraCaching.com announced their new Community page this week, you can find it at community.terracaching.com. There's a bunch of stuff on there including sections for users to submit ideas, questions and make requests. There is also a resources page with a lot of information ranging from how to geocache to sneak previews of the new TerraCaching.com site.
Geocaching.com announced the newest cache type this week, on their blog.
A Giga-Event Cache is an event that is attended by 5000+ people. These events are similar to Mega-Events and may include activities, could last several days and are usually held annually. Since Giga-Events are so rare, they attract geocachers from all over the world.
You can find out more about Giga events at the FAQ page set up by geocaching.com.
www.nightlightstories.net have released part 3 of their Geocaching story, featuring Haver Hawkings. Terrapene Ornata Part 3. It has an ending that will capture the imagination of younger geocachers.
Video of the Week... Hidden Puzzle Cryptex Geocache by Geocachespoilers
http://youtu.be/tVI41-1r7rI
The GCDoc Interview... All the videos mentioned in the interview can be found at The GCDocs YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohEYY-VNCtGm0BnzU3o6fA
The Geocaching Vloggers videos, mentioned in the interview can be found at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0ptTLSLXKFsL4eOnF6RZg
Svens videos, aka Geocachespoilers, can be found at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDUwP9pDjyFOoMeaIqmTVw
Geocache mentioned
The Troublemaking Spy GC3BNZG
Join us this week, on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast, as we discuss tips for road trips with kids Last Week... We went up Mam Tor in the Peak District, Doctor D and Ben Button grabbed a cache find whilst up there
Mam Tor A cache by Clare Harley - Peak District National Park GC4DVK5
Also picked up a book Kiddiwalks in the Peak District by John & Anne Nuttall. Its full of walks suitable for doing with children - giving distances, terrain tips, fun things to see and do and background notes about the walks.
Because of Geocaching... The GC Doc tells us his because of geocaching story. Find him on Youtube
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Ask Doctor D... Daryl Stocker Why don't male dogs cock their legs till they are at least two yeats old?
News & Events...
The Dragonlady Invites You #22
by fly2live2fly | GC5208H | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Another BAD hair day!
by OxfordLad | GC520PE | Southern England, United Kingdom
End of holiday celebration
by BaSHful | GC52MZB | Northwest England, United Kingdom
The Belly of the Weyre
by Cumru Draig | GC4PT9C | North Wales, United Kingdom
Camping with the Cavemen!
by 3 D | GC4WMDE | North Wales, United Kingdom
Pinga and Roo 8th Birthday Party
by Pinga and Roo | GC4WN8R | North Wales, United Kingdom
Swindon CW-09
by Slogger007 | GC52FTM | Southern England, United Kingdom
Other News...
Who would have thought that Hugh Jackman is a Geocacher? He posted, on Instagram, a pic of his first desert cache find.
Geocaching.com have announced their 2014 Geocaching International Film Festival (GC51KH2). Submission deadline: July 1, 2014
C:Geo has been updated - main updates include support for opencaching US, Romania and Netherlands. The app is available in the Google Play store.
Social Media: GeoPaulVlogger posted this on Twitter:
"What a strange morning #geocaching, I saved a baby lamb, was nearly shot by a shooting party and was bitten by a horse... All on film too :)"
Paul will be releasing this soon on his Youtube channel.
http://youtu.be/c_5Is7STVyg
Video of the Week... How To Make An Evil Magnetic Log Geocache by TheEvilGeocacher
http://youtu.be/8vyMMpmnepY
Traveling With Children... Pre-Journey...
- If you're taking devices; i.e., iPods, tablets, phones, hand held gaming machines, e readers charge them
- Clear the car out of anything not needed for the trip. That extra space will make the journey a little more comfortable and you won't have the stress of trying to fit more stuff in.
- Administer any travel sickness remedies - tablets, bracelets etc. Also make sure they make it in to the car, in an easy to reach place, with you.
- Don't ask if anyone needs the toilet before you leave, insist they go to the toilet.
- Prepare a bag, which will be easily accessible during the journey, that contains the things you will need during the journey. Chargers, drinks, snacks, etc.
- Think about how you want the kids to be entertained during the journey. Pre-load devices with films, games, books etc. Plan surprises - keep a couple of things back to surprise the kids with if they're looking bored.
- Headphones - three films, games, etc playing at the same time can be distracting. Headphones can be a godsend.
- Pack wipes, towels, sick bags etc. Just in case.
- Load some caches along the route in to your GPSr/phone. Try to plan them around when you'd expect to take breaks.
- Take a couple of outdoor toys; e.g. a football. If you stop at a service station with a grassed area, the kids can burn off some energy
The Journey...
- Smallest in the middle. Two main reasons. One, so you can see out the rear view mirror. Two, the smallest tends to swing their legs. After a few hours of little feet banging the back of your seat you may be a little on edge.
- Take regular breaks - how often will depend on how far you're travelling.
- Keep everything you need for the journey close to hand.
- Make it as comfortable as possible; loose comfy clothing, pillows etc
- Take a spare set of clothing
Join us this week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast, our first Geocache General Knowledge Quiz...
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Last Week... Keeping a h-eye on Breedon GC4E3Z8
Doctor D keeping a h-eye on Breedon We also did our first Letterbox Hybrid What Stamps Are In Your Stocking GC4VGY3
Our find count for the year is now a massive 43. Goal is 200 for the year.
How did we do on our puzzle challenge? MVP by StanleyPopTart GC4R5N3 over in Beeston.
Did you hear episode 118 of the GeoGearHeads? They had some very special time travelling guests on the show. www.cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-118-future-past-tech
Because of Geocaching... Scott & Walt from Chicago Geocacher podcast.
Feedback... Cache On Wheels...
Thanks very much for highlighting handicaching.com and it's benefits in your latest podcast :)
It was great how you demonstrated on the show:
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just how simple the process of rating a cache is
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anyone can rate a cache, it just needs for cache owners to agree to add the HTML code at the bottom of the description on their cache page. Thanks to all those who have :)
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how it gives 'information' which valuable to everyone to make an informed decision. This is important as a everyone's abilities are different and one persons ability can fluctuate and for some, without warning.
An idea - maybe post a link in your podcast page to the forum about handicaching and ask viewers for questions, making sure they are respectful of course and what information would be useful to them as cache owners to about what to put on their cache pages and rating caches?
The gagb forum thread I started is here
DarrylW4...
On Maker Madness – I'd have liked it to been held in March or November. That's when people seem to be thinking about new hides and would have been more timely.
On themes from GC – I would like to see themes each month or quarter. Sometime like April = CITO, June = explore, November = tricky
Ask Doctor D... DarrylW4 - When should you consider archiving your hide?
News & Events...
KT35 - George and the Dragon
by PhilPamAndRob | GC4YHCA | Northwest England, United Kingdom 23/04/14
Faces to Names
by bristol flyer | GC51959 | South West England, United Kingdom 24/04/14
CITO
by Team Marzipan | GC51EJT | North Wales, United Kingdom 24/04/14
Legh Arms Spring Event
by cDaveMc | GC4XEQ2 | Northwest England, United Kingdom 26/04/14
Hinksey Nature Trail CITO Event
by The Crawford Clan | GC4XY6N | Southern England, United Kingdom 26/04/14
Busy Bees CITO
by Evil Edna | GC4Y67M | Southern England, United Kingdom 26/04/14
CITO and take in the view!
by Slyatslys | GC4YGYE | West Midlands, United Kingdom 26/04/14
Bacon Baps and Bin Bags 2014
by Islalou & SwampyMonster | GC4YJTJ | Eastern England, United Kingdom 26/04/14
Buns, Boats and Bin Bags 2014
by Islalou & SwampyMonster | GC4YJV8 | Eastern England, United Kingdom 26/04/14
The Happening 29a - Cambourne CITO
by TelemachusGB | GC4YQ6J | Eastern England, United Kingdom 26/04/14
The Happening 29b - Cambourne Meet
by TelemachusGB | GC4YQ6N | Eastern England, United Kingdom 26/04/14
Stone Pit Park CITO & CAKE !
by Norfolk12 | GC4YQ80 | Southern England, United Kingdom 26/04/14
The return of the intrepid explorers
by desertfoxuk | GC4ZGMJ | Yorkshire, United Kingdom 26/04/14
CITO @ Snibston Country Park
by batesandlaw and stuarthowe11 | GC514KV | East Midlands, United Kingdom 26/04/14
Nottingham Canal CITO
by Guiding Nutter | GC523YW | East Midlands, United Kingdom 26/04/14
CacheWalker prepares for Everest
by Sherpa CacheWalker | GC4W6KB | West Midlands, United Kingdom 27/04/14
Hartsholme Country Park C.I.T.O 2014
by Hartsholme Explorers | GC4YAP7 | East Midlands, United Kingdom 27/04/14
Picnic by The Tower
by Steve73306 | GC4ZM0X | Northwest England, United Kingdom 27/04/14
Mr D’s Rivacre Valley Clean Up
by Mr Donut WP | GC4ZN87 | Northwest England, United Kingdom 27/04/14
Bretton Guides Rock CITO Event
by Bretton Guider | GC50179 | Eastern England, United Kingdom 27/04/14
Denham Quarry CITO
by NW London Cachers | GC504HA | London, United Kingdom 27/04/14
Put Your Feet Up
by Pink icing, Reallysquare and Mr Donut WP | GC511WD | Northwest England, United Kingdom 27/04/14
CITO Weekend: Corinium Avenue Clean-up
by Mzebonga | GC51H0H | Southern England, United Kingdom 27/04/14
Badgers In A Box Event
by Jacaru | GC4WMFC | East Midlands, United Kingdom 28/04/14
Jetlagged Pilgrim
by SeaGirtLight | GC4Z9WX | West Midlands, United Kingdom 29/04/14
The UK Mega 2015 has now got a website www.mega2015.org.uk
Other News...
Here’s the First Word to Be Added to the Scrabble Dictionary in 9 Years
Story from Time.com Link here
Geocaching 101 with Peanuts or Pretzels...
Great graphic from Peanuts or Pretzels, check out their website www.peanutsorpretzels.com
Video of the Week... HHH - Where not to hide a Geocache
http://youtu.be/SMqaFfeHTKI
The Quiz...
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast Wibbly, Wobbly, Timey, Wimey...its our very first random show.
Full show notes can be found at www.ohbeep.com/24
Send feedback to feedback@ohbeep.com
Show topics include:
Last Week…
Our new caches were published
Feedback… Ask Doctor D…
News & Events… Video of the week… Wibbly, Wobbly, Timey Wimey...
Naming your cache.
What is good swag?
Handicaching.com
Puzzle Challenge
Geocaching.com initiatives...
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we ask should there be a limit put on the number of caches you can hide? What is the oddest thing you've found while out caching? Feedback, News & Events and Video of the Week...
Contact us at feedback@ohbeep.com, or go to www.ohbeep.com
Last Week... Terrachache...3 days to find a sonic screwdriver
Doctor Who's Sonic Screwdriver by sfcchaz. LC7R4
Whats the oddest thing you've found when out caching? For us it was ladies underwear. Some of the answers from social media:
UK Geocacher I have found two safes. Clearly taken to the wilderness to be ‘opened in private’ after their owners forgot the keys. One was in Cambridge and the other in Reading. The only common denominator was me. They will never take me alive.
Lisa George A pair of manikin legs!
SangueG lol, the mind boggles, but I found something very similar too :D ... What made our find funnier was what was next to it, what does Eore get up to? Was your find out in a wood?
Because of Geocaching... Feedback... From Corey Stevens - Here's a question for Dr. D(uck). If you were to create a cache that is rated a 5/5, what would it be like?
From Scott Berks -
Hey Guys,
It's Scott Berks from the Chicago Geocacher Podcast, and one of the creators of going "full tangent" on a geocaching podcast. It's nice to hear (re: ep 22) that as we are on our way out, that tangents will continue on a geocaching podcast. Yes, you can steal that from us. The tangents made me laugh. Nice work!
Dr.D(uck) your voice is great. I meant that as a complete compliment on my podcast. Along with your accent, it cracks me up. Don't change a thing.
Question for Doctor D...
Who's your doctor? Mine's Peter Davison. Although technically, my first episode was Tom Bakers last (Logopolis). So who is it technically? Tom or Peter? Discuss.(see how I created a tangent right there?)
Great show guys. Sophie's absolutely adorable. Someone punch dad while on air for me.
News & Events...
Grub Over Yonder
by Jacaru & Wemnog | GC4XHX0 | 12/04/2014 - The Peak District, United Kingdom
Jacaru & Wemnog's Back To Basics Camping Event
by Jacaru Welcomes You To | GC4QM13 | 11/04/2014 - The Peak District, United Kingdom
Northants Natters Sweet #16
by gingermaceinuk | GC50V26 | 08/04/2014 - Northampton, United Kingdom
FERRY MEADOWS RUMBLE
by gladstone8 | GC4Z7YB | 12/04/2014 - Peterborough, United Kingdom
BBH#76 Bordering on the Careless
by Simply Paul | GC49CTP | 14/04/2014 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Anglo-Irish Meet & Greet
by sarahmur | GC4YX0Q | 13/04/2014 - Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
THE CUNNING CACHERS APRIL MEET.
by The Teddies | GC50YTN | 08/04/2014 - Newbury, United Kingdom
Other News...
Dr Who enthusiast erects full-size Dalek in his Muddiford garden
By NDJDawn | Posted: March 05, 2014
Story from The North Devon Journal
A full-scale Dalek has appeared outside a cottage in Muddiford, attracting the attention of Dr Who enthusiasts across the county.
Phil Stroud, 65, built the Dalek seven years ago as a project with Barnstaple Youth House and as an avid Dr Who fan celebrated the 50th anniversary by putting the character on display.
The figure currently looks out onto the road, which has surprised many passers-by and it has even been registered on a geocaching website.
"The Dalek has become like the camel statues on the motorway, I suppose it is a bit of landmark now," said Phil.
"I built it with the youth house years back; it took a couple of months to build. And when there was a commotion about the Dr Who 50th anniversary over Christmas, I thought this would be the perfect time to put it on show.
"I was a bit sneaky when I took the Dalek out of the garage, it was late in the evening and I had to bring the sculpture out in pieces and assemble it in the garden."
"I originally put it outside thinking it would just stay for a few weeks. Now it has drawn so much attention, I suppose I'm stuck with it."
Phil has been sculpting and creating props throughout his life and career, following his study of 3-D Design at the Guildford School of Art, he went on to create work for artist David Mach and even created a sculpture for the Imperial War Museum.
The Dalek figure is functional and has been used for fundraising events in Devon with the Barnstaple Youth House, and it was even entered into a dancing competition.
"I took the Dalek to a Dr Who themed dancing competition in Torquay a while back too and won a prize," said Phil. "We had the theme music and people saying 'exterminate', it was brilliant."
"So many people have stopped by the house and asked me about it, one man even offered to buy it; of course I told him it wasn't for sale. But then he showed me a photo of one he was building himself which is great."
"I will keep the Dalek in front of my house now for as long as I can."
Treasure hunt for the Wolds project
Story from The Louth Leader
The community heritage project Down Your Wold is appealing for volunteers to help lay heritage related geocaches at various locations throughout the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Geocaching is known as a modern day treasure hunt where participants use their smart phone’s GPS system to navigate through clues to find a hidden container.
Down Your Wold project officer, Sam Phillips, said: “The training sessions are open to people who would like to lay a geocache in their village or favourite Wolds walk.
“It is hoped that the hidden treasure will encourage people to enjoy the countryside, explore our wonderful Wolds villages and learn more about the fascinating heritage of our local landscape.”
Anyone wanting to be involved or interested to learn more is invited to attend one of four training sessions planned this April.
The two hour training session will be provided by Mike Eckersley, Chairman of Market Rasen Walkers are Welcome.
The session will include an introduction for beginners followed by an opportunity for volunteers to sign up to a location and become part of this exciting initiative.
The training sessions will take place on the following dates; volunteers only need to attend one session -
Wednesday April 9
Afternoon session in Walesby Village Hall at 1.30pm.
Evening session in Nettleton Village Hall at 6.30pm.
Friday April 25
Afternoon session in the Orchard Gallery at Gunby Hall and Gardens at 1.30pm.
Evening Session in Hemingby Village Hall at 6.30pm.
Parking is available at all venues and refreshments will be provided.
For more information on Down Your Wold please visit www.down-your-wold.co.uk or call 01507 609740.
The Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a nationally important and protected landscape, 216 square miles (558 sq km) was designated an AONB in 1973.
Website...
www.geocacherscompass.com - Created by Mark and Stacie Weber and Chris Farris.**** You will not only find information here, but step-by-step instructions about how to Geocache and other related subjects.
Video of the week... Cool Electronic Geocache - Geocachespoilers.
http://youtu.be/h_rDId45aLc
Limiting Cache Owner Hides Debate... For:
- Can help reduction of saturation in an area - allowing more opportunity for others
- Someone else may have an idea that works better in an area that has been monopolised by one person
- May make maintenance easier - less caches to maintain could make it quicker and easier to do so
- It may help improve quality - why waste your limited hides on bad caches/locations
- If the limit is reached and the CO want's to put another cache out, then they archive one they already have out. This releases an area for someone else. It helps refresh areas for hunters.
- For every person who leaves the game because of such a rule, more will fill the void
Against:
- People should be allowed to hide as many as they want - its their time, money and effort
- There are always ways around these things - multiple accounts, etc. So, whats the point?
- If one listing site imposes this rule, then people will move to another that doesn't
- If its just about quality - finders can limit their search criteria (by favourite points for example)
- Without people willing to hide caches, there is no game - they should be encouraged, not discouraged
- Where is the evidence for reduced quality/maintenance resulting from the number of hides a CO has?
Feedback on this:
Tony Liddell Difficult one. I think not, provided you're prepared to keep up the maintenance
Mark Pickard Agree with Tony Liddell with out co's the game would die! It amazes me the number of ppl with a 1000+ finds that don't own a single cache, surely it can't be a case of take take take all the time? But that's a different topic
Karl Brydon Quality and maintenance is more important - no limit on good, well paced, interesting and maintained caches. All other caches should be limited to none
Mark Pickard But then on the subject of maintenence, how difficult is it to carry a few spare logs around with you? I'm amazed that a large proportion of folk don't, I know for a fact I have a full log in 1 of my caches but a certain thing called real life has meant I haven't been able to get to it to replace it yet, and I appreciate it when they do get swapped for me as it gives me a little more time to go caching myself
UKGeocacher Yes. Approx 10% of your total finds. This ensures that you know what makes a quality hide. Also 2 many maint becomes a problem
Sarah Clark: I don't think there should be a limit but I do think COs need to be responsible. If you can't maintain what you have then you shouldn't be making new hides.
the Monkey King: There shouldn't be a limit, otherwise there wouldn't be any more caches to find. On the other hand, if a CO is hiding really bad caches, then there should be a limit so as to improve the caches being hidden. More caches, better caches.
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This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we're discussing how to find those WOW cache hiding locations....
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This week... The Bean Trail in Packington by Gabbylamb GC4TGKF. 13 in the series.
Because of Geocaching... Schnider from the U.S.
Feedback... From Cache U Nutter...
Just listened to your latest podcast featuring geopaul (aka dr evil), excellent!. Just to clarify the misconception
a) twas not a misspent youth
b) I never skived off school
I have found the location of my caches through close observations - mainly when out caching. Also have been known to scrutinise os maps and obscure historical publications.
I am a frustrated mountaineer and try to seek new adventures in the relatively cragless south east!
I started up extreme caching to feed my adrenaline craving and am really pleased to have wetted the appetites of so many others.
I have just moved up to the Midlands so watch out! Once I get going you won\'t know whats hit you!
For information Paul mentioned 2 of my caches
Don't tell em your name pike GC49EMP
and
21 Century Schizoid Man GC39K6T
Keep up the good work
Andy
From Heather ask Cache On Wheels...
Happy Birthday Charlotte aka Horsey Mad Girl who is 14 on 28th March
I created and run a Facebook group called ‘Geocaching with Children’, now with the help of Rebecca, where we sharing our geocaching adventures with children, tips of caching with children, their opinions and comments of what makes a good cache and GC fun. Thanks to Rebecca, we also have a file on the group and a bookmark list on geocaching .com of caches that people recommend are great for children of all ages.
It’s really important for us to encourage our children with geocaching (GC), especially when they have ideas for creating and placing caches and wanting to arrange or host an event! It is great to see children so enthusiastic about GC and I think it is so important that we embrace and encourage their enthusiasm.
facebook.com/groups/GeocachingwithChildren/
Ask Doctor D... The Monkey King asks: Is it right to log a travel bug find if someone posted an image with the code on the internet without the intention of letting others discover it?
News & Events... From Heather aka Cache on Wheels...
Please could you give a mention to our son's first event that was published yesterday?
Holton Lee Revisited GC50M9E - An event cache by Geo Oly. Event Date: 27/04/2014
In Southern England, United Kingdom
It's a CITO Event , on International CITO weekend - Our son Geo Oly, 10 yrs old, is hosting his first event on Sunday 27th April 1:30pm-4pm with a picnic from 1pm..
The event is at Holton Lee, Poole, a CITO focusing on the conservation side of CITOs. Lots of activities suitable for all ages and abilities, including cob making.
We hosted an event there last year and established a new wildlife demonstration garden by planting lots of native shrubs and trees. The Land Owners have named it Cachers' Corner, we just need some kind person to help out making a sign for it Here's a link to last years event: http://coord.info/GC46AZE
CITOs are not only about collecting trash, but also about conservation and preserving our environment, which many people do not realise surprisingly. Here's a quote and link to Groundspeak's info: "Events might be focused on litter clean-up, removal of invasive species, revegetation efforts or building trails. Together, we make an enormous positive impact. Did we mention that we also have a bit of fun while we're at it?” https://www.geocaching.com/cito/
The 24 Hour Event by Jacaru Start point GC50G7P - End Point GC50G8B
Brummie Meet - Fools Rush out...
by Ruby Rat | GC4ZVV8 | West Midlands, United Kingdom
Makers Madness!
by Guiding Nutter | GC501FV | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Berkshire - Maker Madness - Meet The Makers!
by JJEF | GC4ZM3B | Southern England, United Kingdom
Maker Madness Midlands
by BenandJules | GC4ZPBT | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Milvus-Milvus Maker Madness
by milvus-milvus | GC4ZEVH | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Swanning around at Fradley Junction 5
by The Mighty Shark & Magwai | GC4ZRRN | West Midlands, United Kingdom
Maker Madness and Mayhem
by Evil Edna | GC4Z9HT | Southern England, United Kingdom
Mercian Makers Madness
by sharant | GC509BC | West Midlands, United Kingdom
"Maker Madness" Event - The Soup Kitchen.
by Printerfixerman | GC4ZFC7 | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
“Maker Madness” – Wirral
by Sir PhilPamAndRob | GC4ZJPH | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Maker Madness- Lincolnshire
by Tentmantent | GC4ZV4B | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Swindon CW-08
by Slogger007 | GC50ANY | Southern England, United Kingdom
Maker Madness - Knowle
by Blue Nora | GC5019W | West Midlands, United Kingdom
Maker Madness - Bulkington
by Enilu & Mr GB and mjb343 | GC505QZ | West Midlands, United Kingdom
Video of the Week... Duracell battery geocache! Very clever by geocachespoilers
http://youtu.be/V7h0lKB1yK8
Finding That WOW Geocache Hide Location... Use your own local knowledge - think about those great places you explored as a child. What about the places you've discovered as an adult?
Word of Mouth - you may find that others know of those great locations. Do you have parents/grandparents you could ask for tips from?
Jacaru “They usually come about just from walking the dogs and seeing something that grabs my attention. Or word of mouth or a recommendation. Cold War was because I mentioned caching to a policeman and he said he knew somewhere that would be good for one.”
Research - using the internet or resources in your local library. Even the smallest of villages have a website now - they can be useful for finding things you may not have known about. Most local libraries have a section for Local Studies where you can find books, maps etc relating to an area.
the Monkey King - I actually use the cache map from Geocaching Australia that shows caches that are hidden from groundspeak and the Australian sites, and look for where no caches have been hidden. I then take a trip to a potential area and do a recce looking for something above and beyond. I refuse to make an obvious pile of stick or stones, so there must be something at the site to make it worthwhile, otherwise I don't hide a cache.
Do a recon of an area -There are several approaches to this
- take note of interesting places when out walking your dog (like Jacaru) - or just out in general. Be observant of things around you when out and about
- go out with the sole intention of finding a great place
- look at areas with no hides or with low hide numbers and go out to see if there is anything of interest that may deserve a cache hide (like the monkey kind).
The GCDoc - for me it's a lot of recon walks through areas with low hide numbers
Once you’ve found an area - check for cache saturation (Groundspeak have a page to tell you how to do this https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=199)
Geocaching Mistakes to Avoid... Don't forget your pen
Don't forget your GPSr or mobile phone
Make sure your device has caches loaded on to it for the area you're caching in
Don't forget to check the cache type/description etc. There is nothing more frustrating than getting to GZ and finding that its a puzzle cache and you thought it was a traditional. Or the description may hold clues as to gear you may need, or possible hiding place.
Don't forget water/food if you're planning a long caching day
Don't forget spare batteries
Make sure you know where you parked the car
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we're interviewing GeoPaulVlogger.
Because of Geocaching... None this week
Feedback... The Old Soldier came through with his Geocaching police story...
24 Hour Event Police Saga
Well as most people have heard various bits of the tale it may be best to let you all know what happened and hopefully save others from the fun and games.
We had entered into the first 24 Hour Caching Event set up through GEM by Jacaru. It all started off so well with a quick nap and then off to Lincoln picking up some caches along the A46 before doing a couple of cycle routes we had planned which pulled in quite a few caches and worked up an appetite so we headed into Lincoln looking for somewhere to eat and still picking up Caches as we went. We found a “Clown” that would do us some fast food so after filling energy levels up we thought we would grab some caches showing close by before heading back to Event HQ.
The few caches we had spotted were around an industrial estate so we thought they would be easy cache and dashes before the drive back. It started out OK with a couple of quick finds but then at another cache we spotted a car drive slowly passed with two men in it. We quickly re-hid the cache and headed back to the car, noticing the car that passed us was parked up at an industrial unit further down the road. Thinking nothing of it we headed around to another cache, Denise waited in the car while I nipped into the bushes (To get a cache!!). While signing the log the same car appeared again this time parking a short distance behind our car. This left me with the dilemma of what to do next, Denise was safe in the car with the doors locked but I was stuck in the bushes with two strangers sat in a car with the engine and lights off. I gave it a few minutes to see if they would move on but no joy so with time pushing on I decided to just head back to the car and head back to Event HQ. The two guys did nothing until we had taken the first turn when I noticed they had been following but with the lights off!!
Now starting to feel very uneasy we realised we either had some sort of security/police on our tail or someone that was hoping for a better place to rob/attack us. Seeing as the best place to do the latter was behind us we realised we had police following us for some reason, the chance to test this arose at a set of traffic lights as we headed for the A46 which I slowed for and then went through on yellow and the two guys tailing us followed us about 5 cars back but decided to run a red by going around other cars! We definitely had police following us.
As we got onto the A46 and went around an Island I noticed the unmarked car had been joined by two marked vehicles and as we got onto the dual carriageway the road behind lit up in a sea of blue lights and sirens as we had a marked car shoot in front of us joined by one to the side and the unmarked behind us also showing off his pretty lights. Rather than blocking the A46 I pointed at a sign near us saying parking 1/4mile and motioned for the police to move down to it with us. Once in the Parking area we proceeded to have a chat with half of Lincolnshire’s police force and found out we the suspects of metal theft in the area. Something I found funny as we had the bikes on the back so loading up would have been a slow job! When the marked cars were happy with our status and stories they were happy to let us carry on our way, not before they mentioned one of the guys in the unmarked was a cacher so should have known better. Having a chat with him got to the bottom of the problem as he said he had the app on his phone and that area didn’t have any caches, he was a bit shocked when I showed him the GPSr with all the caches in Lincoln as it turned out he was a not a premium member thinking the official phone app showed him everything and knew nothing of Premium membership. At least he was now more aware of all the caches he could get and may leave some other cacher’s alone.
As can be expected we were late back to Event HQ and being fairly new to GEM we did not have any contact numbers so arrived to a multitude of questions from those that had waited for our return.
Thankfully it has not put us off at all but we do avoid some places after dark and thankfully have learned about Phone A Friend lists, something that would have been very helpful on that fun evening. This year’s event we will be more prepared with contact numbers to hand and a caching route that keeps us well away from Lincoln!!
Ask Doctor D...
Andy "HeadHardHat" Smith - While geocaching and you come upon only a travel bug tag and a broken chain. What should you do?
News & Events... E mail from Karl, Group Scout Leader, 4th Lewes Scouts aka 4th Lewes Scouts aka KAB1972
I would like to thank Ken, aka Martlestman and publicize the "CITO Seven Sisters Country Park 2014", GC4YZXJ which he has organised for the seventh year. This CITO event takes place on the Sussex Coast, near Seaford, on the morning of 26th April, 9.30 to 12.30 and coincides with the International CITO Day, gaining both an icon and souvenir. Historically the event has attracted a good number of cachers to help clear the litter from this picturesque area and have a good morning among friends, old and new; this year should be no different. This year Cubs, Scouts, Leaders and families from the 4th Lewes Scout Group will be attending, helping with the litter-pick and providing Tea, Coffee and some cakes to reward all of the participants for their hard work.
The Dragonlady Invites You #21
by fly2live2fly | GC4ZPZP | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Nutters' Birthday Bash
by Beeston Nutter | GC5011A | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Makers Madness Event
by Jacaru | GC4Z8HH | East Midlands, United Kingdom
KT 34 Holmes Chapel.
by Johnboy-A1 | GC4YM9G | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Not a BAD year for the roses
by N0hope | GC4XV1K | Southern England, United Kingdom
Any Excuse for a Get Together 5 - Maker Madness!
by AJ The Sheep Doctor | GC502J8 | Southern England, United Kingdom
Maker Madness 5th Lambourn event
by Pebbles&Co | GC502A9 | Southern England, United Kingdom
Other News...
Treasure: A Feature-Length Micro-Budget Film
Happy Birthday Jacaru and Tracey from The Amasons...
The GAGB website has had a makeover. gagb.org.uk
Video of the Week... Treasure - find them at treasurethemovie.com.
http://vimeo.com/88031212
ABOUT TREASURE: Treasure is a feature length family-oriented coming of age comedy-drama. Shooting will take place in and around Orlando, FL during May and June of 2014.
Our hope is to create a film that will capture the wonder, beauty, difficulty, and inspiration found in life and nature. We grow through interaction with others and daring to explore new experiences and places.
Making Treasure happen will be a story unto itself and you can be a part of it!
We’re planning a crowdfunding campaign next spring so that we can get our audience involved in getting the movie made. We’re already pretty lucky to have access to really nice professional cameras and equipment but it’s nice to be able to feed the cast and crew, get permits, and create the perfect setting for every shot in the film too!
GeoPaul Interview... YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCufcuCziCFJX0_xiiAXD2_Q
Twitter - @GeoPaulVlogger
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GeoPaulVlogger
The Geocaching Network - https://www.youtube.com/user/geocachingnetwork
On this episode of The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we're interviewing DudleyGrunt and Mr. Yuck from OpenCaching North America
Our very own Cache Zilla (aka Sophie) appears on the latest Night Light Stories release. The story is Terrapene Ornata, Part 2, a story about Haver a young boy new to Geocaching.
Haver, a bit of a neat freak, heads out to find the first of the 21 caches hidden by expert geocacher, Babatoochee. Unfortunately for Haver, obtaining the cache isn’t as easy as he had hoped.
Thank you to Miss Mel, from Night Light Stories, for inviting Sophie.
Night Light Stories is a podcast featuring original children’s stories. These stories were all originally told by the friendly glow of a child’s night light.
You can find Night Light Stories at the following places:
iTunes, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest
Because of Geocaching...
LJ from The UK Geocaching Podcast
Feedback... Ask Doctor D...
Chad Chapman asked... Dr. D, what is your favorite thing you have found in a cache?
News & Events...
The Happening 28
by emmaw | GC4YT86 | Eastern England, United Kingdom
Sunset on the Spring Equinox 2014
by The Imp | GC4WX2Z | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Bottoms Up Event
by Great T'Phon | GC4YE2Q | Southern England, United Kingdom
Northants Natters #15
by mcaddy | GC4YTHT | East Midlands, United Kingdom
£2 needed, March Equinox event
by trebor nosnwot | GC4W7EX | Northwest England, United Kingdom
TwoEds For Breakfast
by Jacaru | GC4WNNT | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Hot dates 😉
by Beach_hut | GC4Y6W4 | Eastern England, United Kingdom
Sweet 16 - Look at you now
by angellica | GC4Z7TK | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Hop and Controversy
by Simply Paul | GC4XD3M | Southern England, United Kingdom
Other News...
For listeners in the UK, the Britain On Foot website is a great resource for people who enjoy the outdoors. They have quick guides for how to get started in several different activities (including geocaching) and events calendars. www.britainonfoot.co.uk
Video of the week... Geocache in a creepy house by TheEvilGeocacher
http://youtu.be/vxt1FrypHAE
Opencaching Interview... About OpenCaching North America
Free geocache listings for the United States, Canada, Mexico and other North American territories. We are part of the (mostly European) world wide OpenCaching network, which was founded in 2005. We predate, and are not affiliated with, the Garmin Opencaching.com website. The vast majority of our users, including the site Admins, all use and supportGeocaching.com, we simply provide a free alternative, on a volunteer basis. We accept, but discourage cross-listed caches, and most of the caches found on our site are unique to our site. Visit us at www.opencaching.us and the Country top level domain names opencaching.ca and opencaching.mx also point to our website, as well as opencachingnorthamerica.com andopencachingnorthamerica.us. Jim, AKA Mr.Yuck on most Geocaching websites, as profiled in the very first blog post of March 13, 2013, is the primary blogger. We also post the content of the HikerJamz Geocaching Talk Show, and The GCDoc YouTube channel as guest blog posts weekly.
Links mentioned in the interview:
Where to find an OpenCaching listing site in your country www.opencaching.eu
Opencaching compatible smartphone apps page: http://www.opencaching.us/articles.php?page=apps
Blog post comparing Opencaching North America vs. Garmins opencaching site: http://blog.opencaching.us/2013/03/our-opencaching-vs-garmins-opencaching_26.html
This is the Contryside Code episode of The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast.
If you have any feedback, a because of geocaching story, or have a question for Dr D you can contact us at feedback@ohbeep.com or through our website ohbeep.com. You can also leave audio feedback via our website, by clicking on the Send Voicemail tab on the left.
Because of Geocaching... This week is The Geocaching Vlogger...
Feedback... Ask Dr D.
E mail from DarrylW4: This is a question about your personal caching habits; Were you to happen across a geocache torn apart (perhaps smashed as it dropped from its hiding place by a storm) and the log destroyed, what might you do?
For Charity...
Keith Stewart - London to Amsterdam Football League Challenge 2014. Between the 6th and 8th of June 2014, Keith is riding from London to Amsterdam to help raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. To send donations go to www.justgiving.com/nottsfan.
News & Events... The first event this week is one sent to us by Daniel Bull, on Facebook...
The Great War Mega Event An event cache by TGW14 Event Date: 31/05/2014
Apollo Ferret's 5th Hot Pot & Roulette Evening
by Apollo Ferret | GC4XPXG | Northwest England, United Kingdom
BBH #75 Bordering on Old Age
by happy_hunter_hp20 and Alibags | GC4XGA5 | Southern England, United Kingdom
THE CUNNING CACHERS MARCH MEET
by The Teddies | GC4Z2F0 | Southern England, United Kingdom
2014 Events Event
by Jacaru | GC4TPX8 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
BAD Timing
by Boggin's Dad | GC4Z8PK | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Pi Day meet at the "Pi"geon Tower
by The Magna Defender | GC4TBCC | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Mad March Meet 2014
by Team Bentley | GC4XE3Q | Northwest England, United Kingdom
A Fifty:Fifty Chance Of A Centenary Celebration
by The Amasons and Jacaru | GC4YB79 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Meet and greet
by oluffar | GC4YJ0V | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Mat med venner
by Foggy46 WP | GC4YZBW | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Brew with a View - Mar 2014 - Pendle Hill
by Jurassic Parkinsons | GC4Y446 | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Other News...
This isn't a new site, but we thought it was a cool one for people who like to plan their caching and walks. www.geocachetrails.com
Video of the Week... The Island Cache by Geo Paul
The Countryside Code... What is it?
From the Natural England website:
"The Countryside Code applies to all parts of the countryside. Most of it is just good common sense, designed to help us all to respect, protect and enjoy our countryside.
The Code, which applies in England and Wales, makes it clear what the responsibilities are for both the public and the people who manage the land.
The Countryside Code started life in the 1950s as the Country Code. It was updated in 2012."
Respect Other People...
- Consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors
- Leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available
Protect the natural environment ...
- Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home
- Keep dogs under effective control
Enjoy the outdoors...
- Plan ahead and be prepared
- Follow advice and local signs
You can find more information on the Countryside Code at www.naturalengland.org.uk
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we have the top 10 favourite Geocaches in the UK.
If you have any comments on this show, past shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ohbeepgcp), Google+ (google.com/Ohbeepgcp), Facebook (facebook.com/ohbeepgcp). Or at www.ohbeep.com.
Coming Up... On episode 19, we look at the Country Side Code. Also coming up are interviews with Open Caching US and GeoPaul (UK Geocaching Vlogger)
Crazy week...
Collin from the UKGCPodcast stepped in last week to help BananaSource host.
BananaSource appeared on episode 111 of The GeoGearHeads podcast to talk Geocaching Mac apps.
Help....Miss Watto and BananaSource need help with a cache in the North East. Its the glamorous Sewage Works View GC3JYHG.
Because of Geocaching... DudleyGrunt shares his Because of Geocaching story.
Feedback... Tony Liddell Ok kids, here goes:- I'm looking to put out a few new caches what sort of location should I look for?
News & Events...
Vorcanus meet and greet
by Vorcanus | GC4Y4F4 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Mad March Meet VI Yorkshire
by Eeee Bi Gum an Er Indoors | GC4XPB7 | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
East of England Mega 2015 Preliminary Event
by Bee of Good Cheer | GC4YPXD | Eastern England, United Kingdom
Other News...
Monster Cache - Monster Cache is a virtual geocaching game for GPS-enabled Android and iOS devices in the United States and Western Europe. We have some audio of Eric Barr from Monster Cache explaining the game. This audio was kindly provided by the Hikerjamz Geocaching Talk Show
Video of the week... GeoPaul Halloween Special by GeoPaul
Top 10 UK Geocaches...
10. A, Alphabet Soup (Alphabet Soup)
by smart451 | GC2M97J | East Midlands, United Kingdom
277, placed 12/2/2011. Traditional cache.
- Cuckoo Cache (could be anywhere)
by The Wombles | GC4C35 | South West England, United Kingdom
278, placed 12/4/2002. Unknown cache.
- 16th Century Pub (Central London)
by The Wombles | GC4E4B | London, United Kingdom
283, placed 17/04/2002. Virtual.
- Paddington Dare (W London)
by Chris n Maria | GC3B88 | London, United Kingdom
290, placed 19/002/2002. Virtual cache.
- Ye Ole Survey Monuments- Sands Of Forvie
by outforthehunt | GC45CC | Northern Scotland, United Kingdom
340, placed 19/2/2014. Virtual cache.
- London - Beatles Abbey Road
by Tree Hugger | GC6F12 | London, United Kingdom
349, placed 10/7/2002. Webcam cache.
- Stonehenge
by Northern Trekker | GCA68D | Southern England, United Kingdom
361, placed 29/10/2002. Virtual cache.
- The British Library
by Nickie! & Brian~! | GC2M0AF | London, United Kingdom
398, placed 3/1/2011. Multi-cache.
- Royal Observatory Greenwich Cache
by MiketheFiddler | GCK7HH | London, United Kingdom
658 finds, placed 8/8/2004. Virtual cache.
- The Tin Pan Alley Band
by goldpot | GC2C1NN | London, United Kingdom
750 finds, placed 20/7/2010. Traditional cache.
Competition... On Episode 16 we announced a competition giving away a Work Zone 3 Piece Inspection Tool Kit. This pack contains a telescopic inspection mirror, magnetic pickup tool with LED and a magnetic parts tray. To win this prize, all you need to do is answer this simple question:
In episode 15, what was so tasty Dr D had to record it on video?
Answer: Hot Chocolate
The winner is
Corey Stevens
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we have an interview with John, from Travel Fleas. This weeks show is co-hosted by Colling French.
Because of Geocaching... Collin French, from the UK Geocaching Podcast steps up with his Because of Geocaching stories.
Feedback... If you have any comments on this show, past shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ohbeepgcp), Google+ (google.com/Ohbeepgcp), Facebook (facebook.com/ohbeepgcp). Or at www.ohbeep.com.
News & Events...
A Random Event ...... Just Because
by Enilu & Mr GB | GC4Y5D8 | West Midlands, United Kingdom
The Dragonlady Invites You #20
by fly2live2fly | GC4Y5AN | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Anyone for cake?
by King Prawn | GC4Y5MP | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Wobblin in Wiggin. A Flash Mob Event
by The Swygginiser | GC430W0 | Northwest England, United Kingdom
John's Birthday Bash at The Farmyard.....
by The Creepy Crawlies | GC4WVAZ | East Midlands, United Kingdom
3333: Any Excuse for a Breakfast Event!
by Tentmantent & The Amasons | GC4Y5RY | East Midlands, United Kingdom
4* Severn bore event - coffee and cake
by Yorkshire Yellow & Gackt from Cotswold Caching | GC4Y418 | Southern England, United Kingdom
Other News...
Geocaching.com have released a new version of the Android app. The latest version of the Geocaching Android app is now available. With v3.3, you can add photos to your trackable logs, navigate with both tracking and swivel modes, and more
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.groundspeak.geocaching
Video of the week... Homemade Cryptex GEOCACHE by The GCDoc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7c_NYkMa3s&feature=share
Competition... On Episode 16 we announced a competition giving away a Work Zone 3 Piece Inspection Tool Kit. This pack contains a telescopic inspection mirror, magnetic pickup tool with LED and a magnetic parts tray. To win this prize, all you need to do is answer this simple question:
In episode 15, what was so tasty Dr D had to record it on video?
The winner will be announced on Episode 18.
Coming Up... On episode 18 we're taking a look at the top UK Geocaches. Then on episode 19, we look at the Country Side Code. We also have plans for an episode on Open Caching.
Interview... Links mentioned
Correction - John underestimated how long he'd been Geocaching. He actually started in January 2011.
Travel Fleas
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast how to beat your adults to the find
If you have any comments on this show, past shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ohbeepgcp), Google+ (google.com/Ohbeepgcp), Facebook (facebook.com/ohbeepgcp). Or at www.ohbeep.com.
Housekeeping from Show 15.. Apologies to Julia, who provided audio for last weeks Because of Geocaching. During the show, we changed Julia into Barbara.
Because of Geocaching... This weeks Because of Geocaching guest is Corey Stevens. Corey is one of the recent additions to the hosting lineup of the Geocaching Podcast.
Feedback... Feedback this week was on The UK Geocaching Podcast Episode 27. Collin has a rebuttal to Dr D's SOUTH-ern argument.
The Monkey King has picked his TB for the race we talked about last week. He's gone for a Harry Potter theme. With a working title of SOUTH-ern S@m.
News & Events...
Northants Natters No. 14 - 5000 Milestone
by wallacewarrior | GC4Y0MT | East Midlands, United Kingdom
KT33 - Wheels Down For Happy Landings!
by maxmcfc | GC4WTDN | Northwest England, United Kingdom
A MOOooooving Return
by Birdwatchdave & Longtailedkite | GC4XB8V | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Brew with a View - Feb 2014 - Chicks Trix
by Jurassic Parkinsons | GC4WC83 | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
BFGs 9.00AM Bacon Buttie PuzzleMeet.
by Sir BFG | GC4X6VR | West Midlands, United Kingdom
Willey Moor Lock Tavern Meet
by Lady Wild Goose | GC4X784 | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Other News...
Geocaching for charity - news article, by Kirsty James, on the This Is The West Country website:
FUNDRAISERS are taking part in a Geocaching event as part of a challenge to raise £12,000 for 12 different charities.
Nicola Noad and Tammy Ellis founded 'Challenge Twelve' in December 2012 when they decided to take part in 12 challenges over 12 months to raise £1,200 for 12 different charities.
But this year they are aiming to raise £12,000 and their next challenge is a Geocaching Trail starting and ending at Southwell House, Highbridge, on February 23 from 10am to 3pm - in aid of Alice's Escapes which offers free holidays for terminally ill children.
The event is £2.50 per person (Under 12's free) and guests will be given a geocache trail pack filled with information about the route, a quiz and useful items. Refreshments will raise further funds.
Guests will need their own GPS device or the Geocache App. For more information visit www.geocaching.com Donate at www.justgiving.com/teams/challengetwelve or by text with the code CHAL97 and amount £? to 70070.
GeoGearHeads...BananaSource will be on next weeks GeoGearHeads episode GeoGearHeads 111: Mac OS Geocaching Apps I
Other Podcasts...
The UK Geocaching Podcast released their latest episode this week.
Also The Podcache Show have released Episode 30. They have a great roving report from Jacaru, also an entertaining bloopers reel.
Discussion... 1. Offer to hold the GPSr, you’ll have the advantage then
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You’re younger and fitter, run ahead to GZ
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If you can’t hold the GPSr/phone keep asking what the hint is and what previous logs say
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If out on a cache and dash, make sure you’re first out of the car (make sure you do this safely)
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Read ahead. Find out which caches your adult is taking you to and then read the logs/hints before you go out.
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If you have brothers/sisters/friends who are out caching with you take it in turns to feign injury when near the cache. Whilst the adult is distracted with the “injured”, the other child keeps on searching to grab the find.
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Send them on a wild goose chase. Point to a place you can’t reach and say you think you see the cache there. Meanwhile, look where you think the cache actually is.
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Kids, remember, most of the time you're at a level closer to where most caches are hidden - make the most of that advantage.
Tony Liddell Having eyes at a lower level often helps
Competition... This week we're giving away a Work Zone 3 Piece Inspection Tool Kit. This pack contains a telescopic inspection mirror, magnetic pickup tool with LED and a magnetic parts tray. To win this prize, all you need to do is answer this simple question:
In episode 15, what was so tasty Dr D had to record it on video?
The winner will be announced on Episode 18, in two weeks time.
Coming Up... On episode 17 we have an interview with John from Travel Fleas. Then on episode 18 we're taking a look at the top UK Geocaches. Then on episode 19, we look at the Country Side Code. We also have plans for an episode on Open Caching.
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we're discussing spoiler videos - are they good or bad for this obsession?
Because of Geocaching... This week Steve and Barbara, who cache under the name Ukecan tell us their Because of Geocaching story...
Feedback... The Monkey King, who was last weeks Because of Geocaching guest has challenged us to a travel bug race. Ours has to make it to a cache in Australia and his to a cache in the UK. More details on that in coming episodes.
News & Events...
Nottinghamshire Geocachers Valentines Event
by Jacaru | GC4WNRD | East Midlands, United Kingdom
The Happening 27 - "Feb Eleven"
by Ed2Ed | GC4WW4G | Eastern England, United Kingdom
THE CUNNING CACHERS 7TH ANNIVERSARY MEET.
by The Teddies | GC4XJHB | Southern England, United Kingdom
BBH#74 BORDERING ON A CACHE
by bones1 | GC4WK59 | Eastern England, United Kingdom
TMD's Birthday Bash.
by The Magna Defender | GC4XKBM | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Love Love... Geocaching [Liverpool]
by 100espinhos | GC4VD8F | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Other News...
The TCGCPC podcast ended this week, with episode 80. Thank you Sir_ZMan, Lady Z and Nick Danger.
Lots of Groundspeak news this week.
New I <3 Geocaching - Lab Cache released to Premium members http://blog.geocaching.com/2014/01/i/. The key points
- Only Premium members can hide them, limited to just one hide. They send a URL to the intended finder (who can hunt using the browser on their smartphone)
- They can only be placed during February (for now)
- The finder will need to have a basic GC.com account, as minimum
- Once found, the cache is archived
- The intention is that only one person finds the cache
- The cache doesn't need to be a container.
- The finder discovers a code, which unlocks the find.
- The hide can be inside
- You get a smiley for finding
- There are plans to incorporate Lab Cache finds in stats/hide counts
Site updates too. Including changes to the rules of event caches.
Today's web release updates and fixes:
- Premium Member Only (PMO) Geocaches now show at all zoom levels.
- Activation dates for trackables can now be set 10+ years back.
- Fixed formatting when marking a trackable as missing.
- Map for geocaches with closely spaced waypoints now displays correctly.
- Event guidelines updated.
- And of course, other assorted bug fixes
CITO Weekend
On Monday 27th, Groundspeak announced the 2014 CITO Weekend and Souvenir, this years weekend will be on April 26 and 27th. More information can be found at www.geocaching.com.
Video of the week... Discussion... Argument For
- Sharing the knowledge may inspire someone else to create a similar cache, or even try to better it.
the Monkey King: 99% of the spoilers I see on youtube are not in Australia, and of the remaining 1% even less than that are even in my part of the country. From my point of view I like these videos as I can learn to make better caches from them. * They tend to highlight highly creative Geocaches * Muggles may see the videos and decide to give Geocaching a go * They help new ideas spreadMark Holden (StickBouncer): I enjoy watching spoiler videos as none seem to be in my area and most do not give out the vital information. I think they are a useful resource when trying to think of ideas for a new or unusual cache
Argument Against
- Knowing can take away part of the fun and challenge of some caches
- The cache owner may not want their secrets revealed
- The may attract unwanted attention from Muggles
We had a couple of other responses to this topic, giving some good advice to people considering doing spoiler videos.
Derek Carter: I think that, as long as the CO for the cache has given prior approval for the video, there's no problem with it. I have seen hundreds of videos made by the COs themselves of their unique creations so that other cachers can get ideas to improve their hides, and ultimately, the geocaching experience. Of course, you always have the option of NOT WATCHING THE VIDEO if you don't want a spoiler!!
Corey Stevens: I would suggest getting permission from the cache owners whenever giving out spoilers. Even showing pictures of caches, I have gotten permission before sharing them. It is just a common courtesy that I give to those who own the hides.
Brian Roberts: I am fine with any geocaching videos. Best thing about them is you can get great ideas for caches. If they are spoilers then if you don't want to watch them you don't have to. Thing is there are literally 1000s of caches in UK and the chances of you coming across a spoiled one is slim anyway. Geocaching is about enjoyment in your own way. What one person likes is not the same as another. Enjoy it. Ta la.
Coming Up...
On next weeks show we're giving tips to children on how to find caches before their adults do. The following week we have an interview. Then on episode 18 we're taking a look at the top UK Geocaches - as it is award season, we thought we'd celebrate the best caches voted by UK Caches using the favourite points.
If you have any comments on this show, past shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ohbeepgcp), Google+ (google.com/Ohbeepgcp), Facebook (facebook.com/ohbeepgcp). Or at www.ohbeep.com.
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast, we're going back to basics to discuss the different Geocache types. We also have a special story for our younger listeners.
If you have any comments on this show, past shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ohbeepgcp), Google+ (google.com/Ohbeepgcp), Facebook (facebook.com/ohbeepgcp). Or at www.ohbeep.com.
Because of Geocaching... This weeks because of geocaching comes from The Monkey King, in Australia.
Feedback... From The Monkey King
G'day Mark,
Probably most of the caches here are traditional types, and a lot of the ones I have found are of the 'unnatural pile of sticks' variety, but the more I find, the better the cache hides are getting.
For my own hides I try to put them in hard to find/get to places or make them very sneaky in the more public areas. I am a fan of drilling a small tree branch to hide a bison tube in for example. If I put a cache in an easy to find area, I try to make that cache interesting to make up for the easy find.
We also have two main ways of hiding caches here in Australia - GC and GA (Geocaching Australia). GA allows for virtual/locationless caches, something that groundspeak 'grandfathered', which is a pity, as they can be more fun to find.
If you want to make a locationless caches, then you can do so through GCA, as you can list a cache from anywhere in the world.
Audio from Collin from The UK Geocaching Podcast
Open Caching North America interviewed BananaSource.
News & Events...
SkyBluesBazza - Celebrating 366 days of caching
by skybluesbazza | GC4X11A | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Mr D WP’s 5th Anniversary!
by Mr Donut WP | GC4VGAE | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Abusing cheap flights
by THE_Chris & Goldcircle | GC4XDD1 | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Other News...
PSY, based in London, have a kickstarter project that may appeal to Geocachers who enjoy night caching, or spend their nights on the hunt for FTF's. The product is the Snooperscope and it gives your smartphone the ability to see in the dark. Yes, its night vision for your smartphone. For more information go to www.snooperscope.co.uk. This unit is priced at £60 in the UK and $99 in the US.
Video of the week...
Geocache Types... We've made these descriptions as simple as possible, for the sake of brevity and your sanity, if you'd like more information on the different types of Geocaching.com caches go to http://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx
Traditional Geocache Bread and butter caches. Get the co-ordinates and go out and find the container. The simplest form of cache.
Mystery or Puzzle Caches A bit more complicated. Often you need to solve a puzzle to get the correct co-ordinates. The puzzle can either be in the cache description, or it may be something you need to do in the field. It can also mean a cache that doesn't fit in to the other categories.
Multi-Cache A cache type done in stages, each on giving a clue to the location of the next. Eventually leading you to the cache itself.
EarthCache This is an educational cache type. You go to a location and learn something about the earth. To log the cache you often have answer questions about the geology of the location. For more information go to www.earthcache.org
Letterbox Hybrid Uses clues, not co-ordinates. When the cache box has been found, the finder stamps the log with their own stamp and then stamps their own log book with the stamp in the box. For more information go to www.letterboxing.org
Event Cache A gathering of Geocachers at a certain location and time.
Cache In Trash Out Event (CITO) Geocachers gather at a given location and "clean up".
Mega-Event Cache An event attended by 500+ people, with arranged activities.
Wherigo™ Cache Players load a "cartridge" in to their device. When opened it will give you a location to go to and a task or tasks to carry out. Once completed, it will then reveal further tasks - usually requiring you to go to another location. The tasks can be as simple as answering a question about a location. Often the final stage is a cache hide. Learn more at Wherigo.com.
Geocaching HQ Geocache
You go to the Geocaching Hq in Seattle and log it as a find. Lookup GCK25B, for more information.
GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit A find of this type represents attendance at the GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit or a regional variation. GPS Adventures Mazes are designed to teach people of all ages about GPS technology and geocaching through interactive science experiences.
Lab Caches
The are Beta chache types, a way of Groundspeak to experiment with ideas that they may, or may not, introduce properly in to the game.
Grandfathered Caches
Virtual - You go to a location and carry out a task, such as take a picture or answer a question about it. This then forms part of your log. The idea is that the location itself is the reward, not a container.
Webcam Cache - You go to a defined location, where a webcam is viewing, then get someone (or do it yourself) to get a screen grab from the website the cams feed is viewed on. You have to be in the picture.
Project A.P.E Cache - Part of the advertising campaign for Planet of The Apes. A series of ammo cans, containing props from the film. Info on the only one that still exists can be found at http://coord.info/GCC67. This one is hidden in a rain forest in Brazil.
Locationless Caches - With this type you find a defined object and log its co-ordinates. These types are still allowed on other Geocache listing sites - such as www.opencaching.org.uk
Bonus Feature... We have to thank Ms Mel and Mr Chris from www.nightlightstories.net podcast for the following fictional story about Geocaching. Nightlightstories podcast features original children's stories, written and narrated by the hosts. We hope your children enjoy the adventures of Geocacher Haver Hawkings, in Terrapene Ornata, Part 1.
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast BananaSource interviews DarrylW4 from the GeoGearHeads and the Geocaching Podcast
If you have any comments on this show, past shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ohbeepgcp), Google+ (google.com/Ohbeepgcp), Facebook (facebook.com/ohbeepgcp). Or at www.ohbeep.com.
Because of Geocaching... Yorkshire Yellow
"Because of geocaching -
I've been to some really great places I wouldn't have been to otherwise."
Feedback... From Denise aka Ey Up Me Duck...
Hi Mark, Sam and Sophie,
I have finally got around to listening to your podcasts (although I have just noticed there is one more (the latest) for me to listen to). I have really enjoyed them. It felt just like I was sat in the room with you.
I can't remember all the questions you have raised but here are our answers to the ones I can remember.
GPS vs Phone - I'm with Sophie on this one as we tend to go out for the whole day and the battery on the phone runs out. We don't mind the phone for cache and dashes and also if there is a new one in the area and we can't be bothered to mess about putting it on the GPS but generally we prefer the GPS and if are in another country then we don't have roaming charges - though this nearly backfired on us last year when we went to Cyprus because although we knew we had loaded 500 plus caches onto the GPS when we powered it up in our villa it only showed 10!!!! We were devastated. Luckily Philip (brother) was due out two days later so he brought the laptop out and saved the day!
Caching and holidays - we now tend to plan holidays in places where we can cache too.
New Year Caching Resolutions: well last year we had found just over 200 caches and I said to the Old Soldier that I'd like to get to 500 by the end of the year ... we are now almost at the 2000 mark!!!!
So this year our aim is get 2000 caches, get over 100 on a day, cache in at least one more country and cache in at least 5 more counties and complete 2 challenge caches.
Urban Vs Rural - we enjoy both. If we have a lot of time (or if we are with the Scouts and want to wear them out so they sleep at night) we tend to do countryside walks. But sometimes we only have a few hours spare and so then we do ones we can park near. It also depends on the weather. It is not nice caching in the pouring rain so wouldn't plan to do a walk but might do a few round town. We also prefer trails where we can cycle around due to the Old Soldiers injuries.
Most important piece of equipment (apart from GPS and resources). The Old Soldier says tweezers and I say my extending torch / magnet thing.
I think that I have mentioned most of the shows you have done - keep up the good work.
News & Events...
Northants Natters #13 - The Unlucky Anniversary?
by brew-a-cache | GC4WE84 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
The QC's Cosy Fireside Event
by The Quietly Crew | GC4WFXZ | Northwest England, United Kingdom
BAD Juju
by DigitalJim | GC4WHMR | Southern England, United Kingdom
The Dragonlady Invites You #19
by fly2live2fly | GC4W2BM | East Midlands, United Kingdom
4th Lambourn Event
by Pebbles&Co | GC4WB6Z | Southern England, United Kingdom
The Bank Job - Launch Event
by chramm | GC4WGJX | East Midlands, United Kingdom
ALPHA INDIA ROMEO PAPA OSCAR ROMEO TANGO Event
by Jacaru Welcomes You To | GC4RF9B | East Midlands, United Kingdom
The 2nd Annual Sun, Sea & Sand Saturday 1/3
by The Imp | GC4WWVF | East Midlands, United Kingdom
The 2nd Annual Sun, Sea & Sand Saturday 2/3
by The Imp | GC4WWXP | East Midlands, United Kingdom
The 2nd Annual Sun, Sea & Sand Saturday 3/3
by The Imp | GC4WWZK | East Midlands, United Kingdom
5* Severn Bore event
by The Wombles | GC4VTVG | South West England, United Kingdom
A Cheese Roll anyone?
by Maple Leaf & some of the GAGB Committee | GC4WR6X | Southern England, United Kingdom
Other News...
Sarah Leonard, the Geocacher who was trampled by cows last November, is back!
Gamin announce new GPSr
Garmin today announced the GPSMAP 64 series of rugged outdoor handhelds. The GPSMAP 64 series brings a dual GPS and GLONASS receiver, preloaded geocaches and smartphone connectivity for LiveTrack and Smart Notification to a product line already popular with hunters, hikers and geocachers of all ages. www.businesswire.com reports.
Video of the week... Sam usually picks the video of the week, but this week he's been overruled. Regular listeners will know that Sam has a little man crush on the Geocaching Vlogger. This week the GeoGearHeads interviewed the Geocaching Vlogger, making their video of that interview a no brainer for the pick this week.
Competition Answer... The question asked last week was:
Who placed the very first EarthCache?
The answer is Geoware. The winner is...Tony aka TonyDev
Mentioned in the interview: Darryls Podcasts: http://www.geogearheads.com and http://www.geocachingpodcast.com
Darryls Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrylsphotoblog/sets/1621908/
Power Skin Pop'n Battery site: http://global.power-skin.com
Darryl's bucket list cache: http://coord.info/GC1A2T0
Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast site: http://www.tcgcpc.com
Chicago Geocacher Podcast site (not suitable for children): http://chicagogeocacher.com
CacheSense App: http://www.cachesense.com
Geosphere App: http://www.gbhometech.com/Geosphere/Home.html
Field Trip App: http://www.fieldtripper.com
Neongeo App: http://www.neongeo.com
Munzee Site: http://www.munzee.com
Sighter Site: http://sightergame.com
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we're discussing reasons to start Geocaching. We're also giving away a subscription to The UK Cache Mag, in our very first competition.
The show notes for this episode can be found at ohbeep.com/12.
If you have any comments on this show, past shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ohbeepgcp), Google+ (google.com/Ohbeepgcp), Facebook (facebook.com/ohbeepgcp). Or at www.ohbeep.com.
1 - If you made a New Years resolution to get fit, or lose weight, Geocaching can form part of whatever regime you chose.
2 - It will broaden your horizons.
3 - It may compliment your your other hobbies.
4 - It is a great outlet for your creative side.
6, What to do when you can't geocache
5 - You will make friends.
6 - It is easy and cheap to start.
7 - There is something for everyone.
8 - You can start right now.
9 - It's a great way of getting kids out and about
10 - Geocachers are a friendly bunch.
11 - Accidentally.
This week on The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we're discussing GPSr vs Smartphones for Geocaching.
All news/events, discussions and links for this episode can be found at ohbeep.com/11
If you have any comments on this show, past shows, future shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ohbeepgcp), Google+ (google.com/Ohbeepgcp), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ohbeepgcp) and Pinterest. Or at www.ohbeep.com.
News & Events...
BBH #73 - Bordering on a Breakthrough
by Team Hippo | GC4VZHF | Southern England, United Kingdom
THE CUNNING CACHERS JANUARY 2014 MEET
by The Teddies | GC4W2FQ | Southern England, United Kingdom
Post-Dublin Recovery Event
by The Dublin 2014 Crew | GC4VQ3A | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Brew with a View - Jan 2014 - Rye Loaf Hill
by Jurassic Parkinsons | GC4VKY3 | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Other News...
Story in the Melton Times - Get Fit For Less This January -
A variety of budget busting activity sessions will take place across Leicestershire and Rutland from Monday, January 20 to Sunday, January 26.
On Saturday Geocaching, aimed at families, will run at Melton Country Park from 11am and on Sunday an Xplorer challenge will run from 11am at the country park.
Video of the week... GeoSnippits Geocaching Videos: What's in Your Geocaching Pack? by Andy "Head Hard Hat" Smith.
Sam is going old school this week, with his choice for video of the week. What's in your geocaching pack is a common discussion between Geocachers. This video shows some options:
Discussion...
Tony Liddell (on Facebook) - I started out with the phone, then got myself a gps but always preferred the phone, despite the disadvantage with battery life and sometimes accuracy
Andrew Wood (on Facebook) -I cached exclusively with an iPhone from 2009 to the start of 2012 when I bought an etrex 30. Since then I've used a combination of the two, as each has its advantages. Battery life is obviously a major plus for the GPSr, but I couldn't live without the "always online" features of the phone. I've never found a difference between them with accuracy.
Corey Stevens (on Google+) - The smartphone has many pros for being a versatile "swiss knife" style electronic tool, but nothing beats the accuracy of the GPSr. I can keep my gloves on in the cold without buying specialty gloves, it's waterproof and tons more rugged than most smartphones, and my batteries last hours longer!
Neal (Gackt) (on CacheFace) - Smartphone. It obviously depends on which model you use, and what software you use on it, but if you choose wisely the phone has equal or better battery performance and accuracy. My android phone has c:geo running, with offline maps installed, a number of PQs plumbed in so have thousands of cache details at my finger tips for when in no phone signal areas. The ability log caches when and where I want. The ability to receive emails with new published caches and store the details into it anywhere I am at any time. I have compared the accuracy for placing caches along side my GPSr, there is no issues there. The dedicated GPSr IMO has almost had its day. The only time I get my GPSr out of my back now is if I need to have a photo taken with it for TerraCaching locationless caches, and that is all. The only benefit my GPSr has over my phone now is ruggedness, but I get around this fairly well with a good phone case.
Norman Hicks (desmognathus) (on CacheFace) - I still carry my GPSr, but do most navigating any logging with the iPhone. Sometimes the GPSr is closer, sometimes the iPhone is. Occasionally, they even agree about something. I do have a good backup battery for the phone in case I run it down. I find the iPhone to be steadier under heavy canopy, which I would not have expected. Perhaps this relates to the way the satellite signals are processed?
Derek Carter (on CacheFace) - For urban caching, I use my iPhone since I can keep it on the charger in the car, but I have my GPSr handy just in case the phone seems too far off. Out on the trail, I use my GPSr pretty much exclusively. The batteries last pretty much all day, and I can carry an extra set with me easily. That way, the phone stays charged in case of emergencies. I don't see the "equal or better" battery performance on my phone when running the geocaching app. My phone drains rather quickly when apps are running in the background, especially any that use a constant location tracking system.
GPSr vs Mobile Phone
GPSr Pro’s
- More accurate than phone
- Better battery life
- More rugged than mobile phone - less expensive to replace
- You can use most models whilst still wearing gloves
- Requires pre-planning. This can help you learn more about the area - the safest routes etc
GPSr Con’s
- It can be an expensive investment for a device that is only used for geocaching
- Once away from the PC, whats on you GPSr is what you have to go geocaching with.
- No way of contacting people if you get in to trouble - unless you take a mobile with you
- Requires pre-planning.
Mobile Phone Pro’s
- You have the up to date cache information at your fingertips - assuming you have a data connection
- You can load with offline information
- If you don’t get on with how one app works, there are plenty of others that may be more your type
- If you get in to trouble, you have your mobile with you
- The apps don’t stop at helping you find geocaches. There are also plenty to help solve puzzle caches in the field.
- The phone looks less odd when geocaching in high muggle areas
- You can log your finds in the field - especially useful when on that FTF hunt, just to let others know ASAP that the FTF is no longer up for grabs.
Mobile Phone Con’s
- You can protect your phone whilst out, but it comes at a cost (special protective cases etc)
- Unless you have a pair of mobile friendly gloves - or remember to take a stylus out with you - phones don’t tend to be glove friendly.
- Geocaching tends to suck up the battery juice on a mobile. You can get chargers for out in the field - but these come at a cost
- If you’re relying on that data connection, rather than loading for offline use, then you may hit issues when in a poor reception area. Unless you have that offline backup, you may find your geocaching day cut short
Links relating to this discussion:
GeoGearHeads Episode 104: Multi Device Caching I http://cacheamaniacs.com/ggh-104-multi-device-caching-i-1
On next weeks show, we're discussing reasons to start Geocaching. If you have a muggle in your life, who is on the fence about going out Geocaching, then this might be the show for them.
Then on episode 13, we have the interview with DarrylW4 - host of GeoGearHeads and The Geocaching Podcast.
This week on the Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we're discussing our Geocaching goals for the coming year.
Feedback Feedback this week is in the form of peoples geocaching goals for 2014, which we will be discussing later in the show.
If you have any comments on this show, past shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ohbeepgcp), Google+ (google.com/Ohbeepgcp), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ohbeepgcp) and Pinterest. Or at www.ohbeep.com.
News & Events
The Happening 26 - 12th Night at The Tree
by Oystercatcher | GC4TG80 | Eastern England, United Kingdom
'uddersfield 'ogmanay 2014
by Penfolio | GC4NN14 | Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Nottinghamshire Geocachers First Of The Year
by Jacaru Welcomes You To | GC4PZJY | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Superbadger Returns Again!
by elspinhope | GC4VQ6C | Northwest England, United Kingdom
EarthCache 10th Birthday Bash
by Geo-Myck | GC4VGD5 | Southern England, United Kingdom
EARTHCACHE 10TH BIRTHDAY EVENT : NOTTINGHAM CASTLE
by northking | GC4VMYY | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Stickoflage at Jacksons'
by KhoomThropp | GC4T8EB | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Cached out Event Bourne
by Darlynne57 | GC4TCHA | East Midlands, United Kingdom
Other News... GPS Adventure Box
Link to Kickstarter page: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/253922454/gps-adventurebox-give-the-gift-of-fun-and-adventur
Video of the Week A LOUD "surprise" awaits every geocacher at this amazing geocache!
Discussion Cache Geek resolutions page: http://www.cachegeek.com/resolutions.html
TravelFleas.com:
For 2014 TravelFleas.com has goals of:
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Going to more geocaching events.
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Offering more fun TravelFleas products to our customers
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Having TravelFleas tags visit even more exotic geocaches
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Seeing more kids and families involved in geocaching
Sarah Clark: (From CacheFace.com)
"my goals for 2014 is to reach 1000 caches found and to clear out my town of at least the traditionalise".
Anne: (From CacheFace)
"Understand how to solve puzzles ... A whole year won't be enough"
Mark Holden (StickBouncer): (From CacheFace)
"Was hoping to find 500 caches by end of year and place 200 but now aiming to do this by 1st March which will be my 2nd caching anniversary"
Jim (Mr.Yuck on Geocaching.com).
"I'm from Buffalo, N.Y. USA. 2013 will go down as my worst full year of Geocaching, and I haven't found over 200 caches since 2010. So I am definitely resolving to find a minimum of 200 caches in 2014. Attached is a screen shot of my finds by year.
Additionally, I need a January 2001 placed cache to complete the Jasmer Challenge from 2001 to the present. I would like to get that done as well, but the closest January 2001 placed cache is 350 miles away. I do have finds for 3 of the available 8 months in the year 2000, but I don't think I'll ever complete the entire Jasmer Challenge grid".
Mr Yuck Stats
This week on the Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we have an interview with fellow Geocacher and podcaster Hikerjamz.
If you have any comments on this show, past shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@ohbeepgcp), Google+ (google.com/Ohbeepgcp), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ohbeepgcp) and Pinterest. Or at www.ohbeep.com.
News & Events
Cache out the Old, Cache in the New- Winter Camp!
by Tentmantent | GC4MWBY | Northwest England, United Kingdom
CacheWalker Twixmas Bash 2013
by Santa CacheWalker | GC4TQBW | Southern England, United Kingdom
The_Westies New Year Waddle
by The_Westies | GC4MW22 | North Wales, United Kingdom
Summit or Submit
by patdhill | GC4TM45 | East Midlands, United Kingdom
On Your Marks, Get Set, CAKE!!! BBH TB Race Event
by Smokeypugs | GC4TREM | Eastern England, United Kingdom
New Year in Harborough, 2014
by Harbcache | GC4H1HY | East Midlands, United Kingdom
The Sexagenarian
by Mr Lannie, The Johnos and Langfords | GC4M2DQ | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Saza's 18th Birthday Bonanza!
by Saza36 | GC4T98D | West Midlands, United Kingdom
Winter (Hill) Solstice II
by Foinavon | GC4TC2T | Northwest England, United Kingdom
Other News Search is on for Shropshire's hidden cache treasures - Shropshire Star
Launch of a new website CacheGeek.com. This from the site itself:
Here at CacheGeek you can find all the information you need about the unique and wonderful hobby that is of course Geocaching!
With articles from buying your first GPS to solving puzzle caches, this site is all you need to inspire you to contribute even more to the caching community.
Video of the Week
AMAZING RADIO GEOCACHE! by The Geocaching Vlogger
This is an awesome geocache that uses the radio to take you to the next location!
Hikerjamz Interview Hikerjamz's GeoBike Geobike control panel You can find The Hikerjamz Geocaching Talk Show at www.blogtalkradio.com/hikerjamz
This week we're discussing ways to get your geocaching mojo back.
Have you ever had moments when you just don't have any motivation for going out Geocaching? If you have, then this show may be of use. The tips we discuss are:
- Phone a friend
- Don't make geocaching your main goal, connect it with another activity
- Try something new
- Cache with a newbie
- Make an occasion of it
- Use your stats
- Photos/videos
- Plan ahead
- Yorkshire Yellow recommends placing a cache or two
- Don't go Geocaching
Feedback Before we get in to that, we've had some feedback on last weeks show - Urban v Countryside Geocaching. You can find the show notes for that episode at www.ohbeep.com/7. The debate between Cache Zilla and Doctor D got very heated, so which side was the winner? Urban or Countryside?
Corey Stevens on Google+ said "During the cold spell I like the urban caching better because I'm closer to my car, but when it's warm enough, I would rather be in the good ol' outback!”
Darryl Wattenberg on Google+ The coffee shop thing mentioned in that show was one of the points I liked. There's nothing like grabbing a hot beverage on warming up in the shop (especially if they have a fire place!) on a cold caching day.
With the feedback we mentioned in the show and the above comments, we'd say it was a draw.
On episode 6 - What to do when you can't Geocache - Doctor D and BananaSource turned the simple task of reading out events and news in to, well, lets just say it didn't run smoothly. We received some unexpected feedback on that:
Message from Yorkshire Yellow:
I'm just listening to your 'news' section on podcast - the one with all the 11-12-13 events.
I never knew two people reading a list of events and nattering could be so entertaining!
Keep up the good work guys.
We try not to mess up too badly, but we're glad it's entertaining when we do. We'll be hearing a bit more from Yorkshire Yellow, later in the show.
If you have any comments on this show, past shows, or anything else geocaching related then please send it to feedback@ohbeep.com. You can also find us on Twitter, Google+, Facebook and Pinterest - go to www.ohbeep.com for links to those.
News & Events We try to look at least a week ahead on events - to give you chance to plan if there is something that grabs your attention. The week we're focusing on is 23rd to 29th December, so its understandably a little light on events:
Flashy Christmas
by Santa's Little Helper | GC4V8ZR | Eastern England, United Kingdom
Bahh Humbug ... Its a BAD Christmas
by SantaJax | GC4V5TT | Southern England, United Kingdom
Elsewhere in news. If you're a regular listener, you'll know we do like our nature ewe's. Have you ever been caught short when out Geocaching? Then you need to Peebol by Shewee.
The Peebol is a disposable urinal bag which converts liquid into a deodorized non-spill gel within seconds.
The bag can be used multiple times, holds up to one litre and can be disposed of in a regular waste bin.
This was seen in an article on the Construction Enquirer website. It was represented as a solution for desperate crane drivers, but it looks ideal for Geocachers too. The Peebol can be bought direct from the Shewee website, the sell at £10 for 8 bags. Or you could just wee in the woods.
Video of the week Creative Geocache Hide by Vinnie 181. Clever cache, connected to an underground pipe.
Discussion Have you lost your Geocaching mojo? Is the cold weather making going Geocaching less attractive? Did you go on an extended streak, after the big month of geocaching in August, and are now finding yourself cache fading? Well, fear not, we have some tips that may help you get your mojo back.
We enjoy geocaching, but life and weather get in the way sometimes. We even had a point last year where we'd gone mad in August and Geocaching had stopped being fun.
Geocacher Yorkshire Yellow e mailed, summing up some of the reasons he cache faded. He says:
"I feel like I've lost my geocaching mojo somewhat of late. It coincided with my August Streak although may just be down to what else I've got going on and a turn in the weather."
All this is very good, BUT WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT, you may be asking. So, on to the tips:
- Phone a friend - we do it when we're stuck finding a cache. So why not when we're stuck for motivation to cache? If they still have their mojo, then this may rub off on to you. Or if you're both in a slump, you can motivate each other.
- Don't make geocaching your main goal, connect it with another activity - this way you'll already be out, which can sometimes be the hardest part when you have no motivation. If the other activity is fun, then you may also find yourself linking that fun to doing the geocache too. You may even want to use geocaching as a reason to do something else - such as keep fit. If keeping fit is your main goal, then look at geocaching as a means to an end.
- Try something new - maybe it isn't Geocaching that is the problem, maybe it is the types of caches you're finding. A hundred micro's on the trot may get a little tiresome. Yorkshire Yellow recommends night caches, underground/bunker caches, earth cache.
- Cache with a newbie - similar to phone a friend, but you're showing someone the ropes. Their enthusiasm may rub off on you, or just the teaching may help you look at caching from a different perspective. Taking children out can be a great pick me up. Seeing their excitement when they find their first geocache is brilliant.
- Make an occasion of it - pick out a highly favourited cache, or a good series, where you can have a picnic/bbq. Take family and friends. Turn it in to a fun day out. You'll get home having found some great caches and will have had a great occasion to remember too.
- Use your stats - they can be used to set yourself goals/challenges. From filling up your calendar, D/T grid to caching on every continent. The goals and challenges are as varied as you want.
- Photos/videos - if you take photos or videos of your geocaching days out, take a look at them. Take a trip down memory lane. That nostalgia may be enough to re-motivate you.
- Plan ahead - if you're not in a slump, then this one is for you. Plan for a time when you may hit a slump. Have a highly rated cache in reserve for such a time, keep that PAF on speed dial, have the emergency picnic basket on standby. Okay, the picnic may not be practical. But if you love Geocaching, then there is no harm in planning for times when it becomes more like a chore.
- Yorkshire Yellow recommends placing a cache or two - There is a natural excitement about placing geocaches. The planning, nervous tension when it is activated, the thrill of reading the logs as they come in.
- Don't go Geocaching - this is the last thing we'd recommend. But the cliche absence makes the heart grow fonder applies here. After some time out, you may find yourself missing it.
We'd like to thank Yorkshire Yellow, for his input in to this discussion. When planning the show we'd drawn up a list of tips, Yorkshire Yellow came up with similar points but also added some examples. We used some of those examples in todays discussion.
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Our Week BananaSource did a cache in Leeds - GC2E8FW The Aire Below – Waterfront Walk 3, A cache by SpikyTyke. Also started planning the next series of hides.
Cache Zilla went to the Curve in Leicester
Doctor D Did nothing, apparently.
On this weeks show we're talking Urban vs Countryside Geocaching. Doctor D and CacheZilla take a side and discuss the pro's and con's of each. Will one come out on top? Will they prove to be equals? Listen in and find out.
Check out issue 10 of the UK Cache Mag for an article by BananaSource on attending our first event. Thanks Adam for the inclusion.
The UK Geocaching Podcast show gave us a mention on their latest show, episode 25. Collin and LJ produce an amazing show, with great content and plenty of humour.
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