https://geocachingpodcast.com/archives/ A weekly call in podcast all about Geocaching. Talk about things going on in the Geocaching world. We also bring you tips on geocaching, and more. We record live come talk with us. LIVE SHOW ON WEDNESDAYS 9:30PM EST. Visit http://geocachingpodcast.com/live to join us live Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:53:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://geocachingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/favicon.png https://geocachingpodcast.com/archives/ 32 32 http://geocachingpodcast.libsyn.com/rss This podcast is all about Geocaching. Talk about things going on in the Geocaching world. We also bring you tips on geocaching, and more. We record live come talk with us. LIVE SHOW ON WEDNESDAYS 9:30PM EST Visit http://geocachingpodcast.com/live Andy HeadHardHat Smith no episodic scottberks@me.com (Scott Berks) A weekly call in show about Geocaching http://geocachingpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/GCPC_Logo.jpg https://geocachingpodcast.com/archives/ TV-Y ©2008 - 2015 Andrew T. Smithgeocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sportheadhardhat@geocachingpodcast.comAndy HeadHardHat Smith https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-532-geocaching-streaking-and-a-random-thought/ Thu, 10 May 2018 03:47:57 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=906 https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-532-geocaching-streaking-and-a-random-thought/#respond https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-532-geocaching-streaking-and-a-random-thought/feed/ 0 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss geocaching streaking and how to keep yours going. Plus a random thought courtesy of the geocaching forums. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 532 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 532 – Geocaching Streaking and a Random Thought 10 tips to help you start and maintain your geocaching streak Geocaching Blog These ten tips will help you plan ahead, stay motivated, and become a streak freak!* 1. Know when to hold ’em 2. Know when to fold ’em 3. Have reservations 4. Midnight Madness 5. Elementary, my dear Watson! 6. Hostess with the mostest 7. Get physical 8. Au-tumn is au-some 9. Ice ice baby 10. First is the worst ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag… Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Sorry nothing this week… Send in your feedback… ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss geocaching streaking and how to keep yours going. Plus a random thought courtesy of the geocaching forums. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We discuss geocaching streaking and how to keep yours going. Plus a random thought courtesy of the geocaching forums.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 532 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 532 – Geocaching Streaking and a Random Thought
10 tips to help you start and maintain your geocaching streak
Geocaching Blog
These ten tips will help you plan ahead, stay motivated, and become a streak freak!*
1. Know when to hold ’em
2. Know when to fold ’em
3. Have reservations
4. Midnight Madness
5. Elementary, my dear Watson!
6. Hostess with the mostest
7. Get physical
8. Au-tumn is au-some
9. Ice ice baby
10. First is the worst
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:01:16 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-531-geocaching-app-news-and-other-stuff/ Thu, 03 May 2018 03:19:16 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=903 https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-531-geocaching-app-news-and-other-stuff/#respond https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-531-geocaching-app-news-and-other-stuff/feed/ 0 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss the new update to the geocaching app, a random question about creative micros and other stuff. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 531 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 530 – Random Geocaching Questions http://www.buzzfeed.com/amandam10/20-ridiculously-creative-geocache-containers-1kzg?sub=1586732_321697 Amanda MacArthur 1. A Fairy House in a Wooded Wonderland 2. In a Rock Hidden Among Cactus 3. In a Pre-Cut Log 4. Under a Table in Fake Gum 5. Under Fake Poo in the Brush 6. Driven into Nuts and Bolts 7. Tucked Inside a Birdhouse 8. In a Magnetized Gum Tin 9. Peeking Out of a Sprinkler Head 10. Rolling Around in a Tennis Ball 11. Sleeping with the Fishes 12. At The Bottom of a Tube 13. Squeezed with a Message in a Bottle 14. Corked Up 15. Growing Funghii 16. Nesting with the Birds 17. Exploring the Vents 18. Beneath the Tide 19. In a Miniature Ammo Box ——————————————————————- NEWS: Calling all filmmakers! Calling all filmmakers! Submit your film to GIFF 2018 Submit your film to GIFF 2018 The Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF) returns for another year of epic geocaching moments captured on camera! Create and share your geocaching movie with thousands of people all over the world. If you’re a filmmaker, a geocacher, or something in between, GIFF is your moment to shine. Cast, film, edit, and share your geocaching masterpiece with us! Make sure to submit by August 1. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag… Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Sorry nothing this week… Send in your feedback… ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss the new update to the geocaching app, a random question about creative micros and other stuff. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We discuss the new update to the geocaching app, a random question about creative micros and other stuff.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 531 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 530 – Random Geocaching Questions
http://www.buzzfeed.com/amandam10/20-ridiculously-creative-geocache-containers-1kzg?sub=1586732_321697
Amanda MacArthur
1. A Fairy House in a Wooded Wonderland
2. In a Rock Hidden Among Cactus
3. In a Pre-Cut Log
4. Under a Table in Fake Gum
5. Under Fake Poo in the Brush
6. Driven into Nuts and Bolts
7. Tucked Inside a Birdhouse
8. In a Magnetized Gum Tin
9. Peeking Out of a Sprinkler Head
10. Rolling Around in a Tennis Ball
11. Sleeping with the Fishes
12. At The Bottom of a Tube
13. Squeezed with a Message in a Bottle
14. Corked Up
15. Growing Funghii
16. Nesting with the Birds
17. Exploring the Vents
18. Beneath the Tide
19. In a Miniature Ammo Box
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NEWS:
Calling all filmmakers!
Calling all filmmakers! Submit your film to GIFF 2018

Submit your film to GIFF 2018
The Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF) returns for another year of epic geocaching moments captured on camera! Create and share your geocaching movie with thousands of people all over the world. If you’re a filmmaker, a geocacher, or something in between, GIFF is your moment to shine. Cast, film, edit, and share your geocaching masterpiece with us! Make sure to submit by August 1.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 59:24 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-530-ridiculously-creative-geocaches/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:22:06 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=899 https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-530-ridiculously-creative-geocaches/#respond https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-530-ridiculously-creative-geocaches/feed/ 0 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss some really creative geocache ideas. Have some to share? Join us in our chat room. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 530 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 530 – Random Geocaching Questions http://www.buzzfeed.com/amandam10/20-ridiculously-creative-geocache-containers-1kzg?sub=1586732_321697 Amanda MacArthur 1. A Fairy House in a Wooded Wonderland 2. In a Rock Hidden Among Cactus 3. In a Pre-Cut Log 4. Under a Table in Fake Gum 5. Under Fake Poo in the Brush 6. Driven into Nuts and Bolts 7. Tucked Inside a Birdhouse 8. In a Magnetized Gum Tin 9. Peeking Out of a Sprinkler Head 10. Rolling Around in a Tennis Ball 11. Sleeping with the Fishes 12. At The Bottom of a Tube 13. Squeezed with a Message in a Bottle 14. Corked Up 15. Growing Funghii 16. Nesting with the Birds 17. Exploring the Vents 18. Beneath the Tide 19. In a Miniature Ammo Box ——————————————————————- NEWS: Calling all filmmakers! Calling all filmmakers! Submit your film to GIFF 2018 Submit your film to GIFF 2018 The Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF) returns for another year of epic geocaching moments captured on camera! Create and share your geocaching movie with thousands of people all over the world. If you’re a filmmaker, a geocacher, or something in between, GIFF is your moment to shine. Cast, film, edit, and share your geocaching masterpiece with us! Make sure to submit by August 1. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag… Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Sorry nothing this week… Send in your feedback… ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss some really creative geocache ideas. Have some to share? Join us in our chat room. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http:...
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss some really creative geocache ideas. Have some to share? Join us in our chat room. Be sure to check it out!
Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room.
See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 530 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 530 – Random Geocaching Questions
http://www.buzzfeed.com/amandam10/20-ridiculously-creative-geocache-containers-1kzg?sub=1586732_321697
Amanda MacArthur
1. A Fairy House in a Wooded Wonderland
2. In a Rock Hidden Among Cactus
3. In a Pre-Cut Log
4. Under a Table in Fake Gum
5. Under Fake Poo in the Brush
6. Driven into Nuts and Bolts
7. Tucked Inside a Birdhouse
8. In a Magnetized Gum Tin
9. Peeking Out of a Sprinkler Head
10. Rolling Around in a Tennis Ball
11. Sleeping with the Fishes
12. At The Bottom of a Tube
13. Squeezed with a Message in a Bottle
14. Corked Up
15. Growing Funghii
16. Nesting with the Birds
17. Exploring the Vents
18. Beneath the Tide
19. In a Miniature Ammo Box
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NEWS:
Calling all filmmakers!
Calling all filmmakers! Submit your film to GIFF 2018

Submit your film to GIFF 2018
The Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF) returns for another year of epic geocaching moments captured on camera! Create and share your geocaching movie with thousands of people all over the world. If you’re a filmmaker, a geocacher, or something in between, GIFF is your moment to shine. Cast, film, edit, and share your geocaching masterpiece with us! Make sure to submit by August 1.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 58:49 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-529-random-geocaching-questions/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 03:33:56 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=893 https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-529-random-geocaching-questions/#respond https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-529-random-geocaching-questions/feed/ 0 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang goes over some interesting conversation topics from the geocaching forums and also discuss viewer suggestions about finding archived geocaches from last weeks show. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 529 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 529 – Random Geocaching Questions From The Forums: Archive, or pass the baton? Why Do People Hate Micros? One climber… multiple loggers For more give the show a listen… ——————————————————————- NEWS: Halo Top trackable promotion https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/halotop/1628c755ee9972a1 (Another US only one – grrrr – sarah) Cache Us If You Can! Halo Top is releasing 1,500 trackables into the great outdoors. (No ice cream will be harmed in the process.) Get in on the adventure by searching for our Halo Top Robot trackables in a geocache near you. Share your adventures using #cacheusifyoucan and #sweepstakes for a chance to win fun prizes. Official Rules ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag… Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Subject Last Episode – Finding Archived Geocaches Hi everyone, I was listening to your last podcast this morning and heard about the question for archived caches. Thought I could give a little help with that. On project-gc.com, it’s easy to display a map of all the caches of an area, including the archived and/or disabled ones. Go to Tools / Map compare. Input your name, location, check “none found” and “one found”, and add the filter “Show disabled / archived” Other filters are also available to narrow the search down if needed). Then you get a mat of all the caches of that area, showing the archived ones with a red cross on the icon. Below the map is also a complete list of the caches displayed. Hope this answers the question. Thanks for the great podcast and keep on podcasting! Vincent aka Vinceo from Grenoble, France. Hey guys (and Jessie), I was just listening to the most recent show. You talked about how to find archived caches. I did find one potential workaround. It’s not perfect but it does work. If you use the map compare feature on project-gc you can select to show archived caches. I suggest limiting the area as it will pull up all caches. The good part is that it clearly shows archived ones marked out with a red X on the map with clickable links to the cache pages. Hope this helps and good show as usual. Jesse/Memfis Mafia Special thanks to BroncoCole and all the others that sent in their suggestions! ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang goes over some interesting conversation topics from the geocaching forums and also discuss viewer suggestions about finding archived geocaches from last weeks show. Be sure to check it out!
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The gang goes over some interesting conversation topics from the geocaching forums and also discuss viewer suggestions about finding archived geocaches from last weeks show.
Be sure to check it out!
Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room.
See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 529 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 529 – Random Geocaching Questions
From The Forums:
Archive, or pass the baton?
Why Do People Hate Micros?
One climber… multiple loggers
For more give the show a listen…
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NEWS:
Halo Top trackable promotion

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/halotop/1628c755ee9972a1
(Another US only one – grrrr – sarah)
Cache Us If You Can!
Halo Top is releasing 1,500 trackables into the great outdoors. (No ice cream will be harmed in the process.) Get in on the adventure by searching for our Halo Top Robot trackables in a geocache near you.
Share your adventures using #cacheusifyoucan and #sweepstakes for a chance to win fun prizes.
Official Rules
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GCPC Mailbag…
Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Subject Last Episode – Finding Archived Geocaches
Hi everyone,
I was listening to your last podcast this morning and heard about the question for archived caches. Thought I could give a little help with that.
On project-gc.com, it’s easy to display a map of all the caches of an area, including the archived and/or disabled ones.
Go to Tools / Map compare. Input your name, location, check “none found” and “one found”, and add the filter “Show disabled / archived”
Other filters are also available to narrow the search down if needed).
Then you get a mat of all the caches of that area, showing the archived ones with a red cross on the icon.
Below the map is also a complete list of the caches displayed.
Hope this answers the question.
Thanks for the great podcast and keep on podcasting!
Vincent aka Vinceo from Grenoble, France.
Hey guys (and Jessie), I was just listening to the most recent show. You talked about how to find archived caches. I did find one potential workaround. It’s not perfect but it does work.
If you use the map compare feature on project-gc you can select to show archived caches. I suggest limiting the area as it will pull up all caches. The good part is that it clearly shows archived ones marked out with a red X on the map with clickable links to the cache pages. Hope this helps and good show as usual.
Jesse/Memfis Mafia
Special thanks to BroncoCole and all the others that sent in their suggestions!
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http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=890 https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-528-fun-facts-the-history-of-geocaching/#respond https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-528-fun-facts-the-history-of-geocaching/feed/ 0 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We delve deep into the past by exploring geocaching fun facts. Many you may never have heard before… Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 528 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 528 – Fun Facts, The History of Geocaching Some of the topics we discussed tonight: Geocaching was originally similar to the 160-year-old game letterboxing, which uses clues and references to landmarks embedded in stories. Geocaching was conceived shortly after the removal of Selective Availability from the Global Positioning System on May 2, 2000, because the improved accuracy of the system allowed for a small container to be specifically placed and located. The first documented placement of a GPS-located cache took place on May 3, 2000, by Dave Ulmer of Beavercreek, Oregon. The location was posted on the Usenet newsgroup sci.geo.satellite-nav as 45°17.460′N 122°24.800′W. By May 6, 2000, it had been found twice and logged once (by Mike Teague of Vancouver, Washington). According to Dave Ulmer’s message, this cache was a black plastic bucket that was partially buried and contained software, videos, books, food, money, and a slingshot. A geocache and plaque called the Original Stash Tribute Plaque now sit at the site. The activity was originally referred to as GPS stash hunt or gpsstashing. This was changed shortly after the original hide when it was suggested in the gpsstash eGroup that “stash” could have negative connotations and the term geocaching was adopted. For more give the show a listen… ——————————————————————- NEWS: It’s not too late to become an Official Space Explorer Geocachers around the universe have been blasting off to add smilies and digital souvenirs to their profiles during this exciting adventure of Planetary Pursuit. It’s not too late to earn up to 10 souvenirs to become an Official Space Explorer! Find different cache types to collect points on the Friend League between March 19 and April 8 and explore beyond what you know about geocaching… Link: http://planetarypursuit.space/ ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag… Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hi, Is there a way to map archived geocaches? On the Geocaching.com site you can see caches mapped in a variety of settings: everything, your finds, your DNF’s with cache type filters. But, how do you see what you have found in total including archived or disabled caches, and, more importantly, ALL previous caches in an area including archived or disabled ones? I quite often read the description of a cache by a veteran who comments about one or more caches that used to be in a the same spot the current cache is replacing. Thanks, I LOVE the show usually binge-listening to the audio version. Keep it up!! – Brian AKA “Slingworthy” ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We delve deep into the past by exploring geocaching fun facts. Many you may never have heard before… Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We delve deep into the past by exploring geocaching fun facts. Many you may never have heard before…
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room.
See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 528 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 528 – Fun Facts, The History of Geocaching
Some of the topics we discussed tonight:
Geocaching was originally similar to the 160-year-old game letterboxing, which uses clues and references to landmarks embedded in stories.
Geocaching was conceived shortly after the removal of Selective Availability from the Global Positioning System on May 2, 2000, because the improved accuracy of the system allowed for a small container to be specifically placed and located.
The first documented placement of a GPS-located cache took place on May 3, 2000, by Dave Ulmer of Beavercreek, Oregon. The location was posted on the Usenet newsgroup sci.geo.satellite-nav as 45°17.460′N 122°24.800′W.
By May 6, 2000, it had been found twice and logged once (by Mike Teague of Vancouver, Washington). According to Dave Ulmer’s message, this cache was a black plastic bucket that was partially buried and contained software, videos, books, food, money, and a slingshot. A geocache and plaque called the Original Stash Tribute Plaque now sit at the site.
The activity was originally referred to as GPS stash hunt or gpsstashing. This was changed shortly after the original hide when it was suggested in the gpsstash eGroup that “stash” could have negative connotations and the term geocaching was adopted.
For more give the show a listen…
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NEWS:
It’s not too late to become an Official Space Explorer
Geocachers around the universe have been blasting off to add smilies and digital souvenirs to their profiles during this exciting adventure of Planetary Pursuit.
It’s not too late to earn up to 10 souvenirs to become an Official Space Explorer! Find different cache types to collect points on the Friend League between March 19 and April 8 and explore beyond what you know about geocaching…
Link: http://planetarypursuit.space/
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GCPC Mailbag…
Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Hi,
Is there a way to map archived geocaches?
On the Geocaching.com site you can see caches mapped in a variety of settings: everything, your finds, your DNF’s with cache type filters.
But, how do you see what you have found in total including archived or disabled caches, and, more importantly, ALL previous caches in an area including archived or disabled ones?
I quite often read the description of a cache by a veteran who comments about one or more caches that used to be in a the same spot the current cache is replacing.
Thanks,
I LOVE the show usually binge-listening to the audio version.
Keep it up!! – Brian AKA “Slingworthy”
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:01:34 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-527-march-2018-cacher-coffee/ Thu, 08 Mar 2018 04:30:56 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=884 https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-527-march-2018-cacher-coffee/#respond https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-527-march-2018-cacher-coffee/feed/ 0 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC hosts get out their favorite beverage and discuss many of the current activities going on in the geocaching world. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 527 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 527 – March 2018 Cacher Coffee 9 Tips for responsible cache maintenance 9 Tips for responsible cache maintenance Planetary Pursuit launch support (aka FAQ) Planetary Pursuit launch support (aka FAQ) Release Notes (Website: Attributes) – March 5, 2018 https://forums.geocaching.com/GC/index.php?/topic/347592-release-notes-website-attributes-march-5-2018/ For more give the show a listen… ——————————————————————- NEWS: Greetings, fellow Earthlings, The year is 2650. You are invited to join the Geocaching Explorers Club and be among the first geocachers to visit every planet in our Solar System earning souvenirs along the way. Find different geocache types to collect points on the Friend League between March 19 and April 8 and earn up to 10 new souvenirs to become an Official Space Explorer. Visit the Friend League to activate your scoring control board and prepare to lift off on March 19. Watch the Planetary Pursuit webpage for an FAQ to go live later today. Link: http://planetarypursuit.space/ Yours in caching, Chris Geocaching HQ ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag… Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hi Guys Wonder if I can get some advice and your thoughts. I have a cache (which Sarah TS has found recently) that has a high percentage of favourite points. Without giving too much away, it has multiple logbooks and the geocacher is required to sign the logbook for the day that they are there (ie if they find the cache on the 9th, then they need to sign the logbook for the 9th, if they find it on the 14th, then they need to sign the logbook for the 14th etc..) From some of the online logs I’ve seen, finders have commented that it appears that some cachers have just signed the first logbook they have found, not for the date that they are there. Most of me thinks, meh, no big deal. And it’s really not a big deal. But then part of me thinks, no, the instructions were pretty clear, they may have found the cache, but they’ve signed the wrong logbook. Best course of action? Let it go, or is it grounds for deleting their log? Great show, and I watch live when I can. Always appreciate the Southern Hemisphere view of things. Cheers Andrew aka 2wombles ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC hosts get out their favorite beverage and discuss many of the current activities going on in the geocaching world. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The GCPC hosts get out their favorite beverage and discuss many of the current activities going on in the geocaching world.
Be sure to check it out!
Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room.
See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 527 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 527 – March 2018 Cacher Coffee
9 Tips for responsible cache maintenance
9 Tips for responsible cache maintenance

Planetary Pursuit launch support (aka FAQ)
Planetary Pursuit launch support (aka FAQ)

Release Notes (Website: Attributes) – March 5, 2018
https://forums.geocaching.com/GC/index.php?/topic/347592-release-notes-website-attributes-march-5-2018/
For more give the show a listen…
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NEWS:
Greetings, fellow Earthlings,
The year is 2650. You are invited to join the Geocaching Explorers Club and be among the first geocachers to visit every planet in our Solar System earning souvenirs along the way. Find different geocache types to collect points on the Friend League between March 19 and April 8 and earn up to 10 new souvenirs to become an Official Space Explorer.
Visit the Friend League to activate your scoring control board and prepare to lift off on March 19.
Watch the Planetary Pursuit webpage for an FAQ to go live later today.
Link: http://planetarypursuit.space/
Yours in caching,
Chris
Geocaching HQ
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GCPC Mailbag…
Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Hi Guys
Wonder if I can get some advice and your thoughts.
I have a cache (which Sarah TS has found recently) that has a high percentage of favourite points. Without giving too much away, it has multiple logbooks and the geocacher is required to sign the logbook for the day that they are there (ie if they find the cache on the 9th, then they need to sign the logbook for the 9th, if they find it on the 14th, then they need to sign the logbook for the 14th etc..)
From some of the online logs I’ve seen, finders have commented that it appears that some cachers have just signed the first logbook they have found, not for the date that they are there.
Most of me thinks, meh, no big deal. And it’s really not a big deal. But then part of me thinks, no, the instructions were pretty clear, they may have found the cache, but they’ve signed the wrong logbook.
Best course of action? Let it go, or is it grounds for deleting their log?
Great show, and I watch live when I can. Always appreciate the Southern Hemisphere view of things.
Cheers
Andrew
aka 2wombles
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http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=880 https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-526-geocaching-tricks-of-the-trade/#respond https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-526-geocaching-tricks-of-the-trade/feed/ 0 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC hosts discuss different tricks for making geocaching easier. A great listen for geocachers at all levels. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 526 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 526 – Geocaching Tricks of the Trade Pocket Queries Project-GC (map compare, not found filters) Caching by route First to Find Preparedness Notifications Hiding a geocache the right way Forethought Effort in the hide Effort in the cache creation Quality over Quantity Find your geocaching niche then occasionally do the opposite Build up your geocaching networks…Mentoring. Hard to see hides Use your phone camera as a mirror. Take a pic inside that hole before you stick your hand in there For more give the show a listen… ——————————————————————- NEWS: Joshua “The Geocaching Vlogger” Johnson makes the StarTribune http://www.startribune.com/minnesotan-is-something-of-a-celebrity-in-the-geocaching-world/474194783/ ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag… Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hello gang, This message is meant for Scott. Scott, you recently told the story about a police officer pointing a gun at you when you were geocaching in an area known to be frequented by drug dealers. Some web sleuthing revealed that you were on episode five hundred and four of Podcacher. During that show you briefly said that one time several police officers swarmed your car, and another time police asked you to leave the state of Wisconsin. What did you do to stir up such commotion? My own LEO occurred while I was looking for a geocache that was too close to park’s a play area for small children. One of the police officers who showed up knew about geocaching, and a nano is cause for concern. I was allowed to put the cache back, but I was told to leave the park. That cache was archived, and I later recalled that incident when I found another cache in a different part of the same park. Thank you, StevenW54 ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC hosts discuss different tricks for making geocaching easier. A great listen for geocachers at all levels. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The GCPC hosts discuss different tricks for making geocaching easier. A great listen for geocachers at all levels.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 526 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 526 – Geocaching Tricks of the Trade
Pocket Queries
Project-GC (map compare, not found filters)
Caching by route
First to Find Preparedness
Notifications
Hiding a geocache the right way
Forethought
Effort in the hide
Effort in the cache creation
Quality over Quantity
Find your geocaching niche then occasionally do the opposite
Build up your geocaching networks…Mentoring.
Hard to see hides
Use your phone camera as a mirror. Take a pic inside that hole before you stick your hand in there
For more give the show a listen…
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NEWS:
Joshua “The Geocaching Vlogger” Johnson makes the StarTribune
http://www.startribune.com/minnesotan-is-something-of-a-celebrity-in-the-geocaching-world/474194783/
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GCPC Mailbag…
Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Hello gang,
This message is meant for Scott. Scott, you recently told the story about a police officer pointing a gun at you when you were geocaching in an area known to be frequented by drug dealers. Some web sleuthing revealed that you were on episode five hundred and four of Podcacher. During that show you briefly said that one time several police officers swarmed your car, and another time police asked you to leave the state of Wisconsin. What did you do to stir up such commotion?
My own LEO occurred while I was looking for a geocache that was too close to park’s a play area for small children. One of the police officers who showed up knew about geocaching, and a nano is cause for concern. I was allowed to put the cache back, but I was told to leave the park. That cache was archived, and I later recalled that incident when I found another cache in a different part of the same park.
Thank you, StevenW54
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:07:58 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-525-geocaching-tools-of-the-trade-past-and-present/ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 04:15:55 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=874 https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-525-geocaching-tools-of-the-trade-past-and-present/#respond https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-525-geocaching-tools-of-the-trade-past-and-present/feed/ 0 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Sarah wants to discuss what different tools of the trade we all use when geocaching. Thought that would be a wonderful subject to go over. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 525 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 525 – Geocaching Tools of the Trade – Past and Present Some of our extensive list: High power flashlight. The cheap low power ones’ just don’t cut it. Extra socks Diapers – if caching with a toddler/infant 🙂 Pens – lots of em. A sharpie also helps for those hard to sign logs. – possibly also a pencil (A write Fisher Space Pen – writes in the rain) A towel. Always know where your towel is to be a real hoopy frood. Carabiner… handy for tying up the geo-dog when you are in an area where she has to be on the leash, but you need to drop the leash to do a hunt.  Great to put one on the belt, to clip the GPSr to instead of using a belt loop which can break. Bug spray designed for tick repulsion! very important :) Pick one for your area. Some sort of snack – jerky or granola bars – never know when you get hungry on the trails, and that stuff keeps for a while so I can store it longer term without issue. First Aid Kit – you hope you never need it, but just in case… A good (paper) map of the area – for longer trips. Rope… bring rope, always helps Gloves Hiking stick has been employed as a long distance pokey device. Pliers on my leatherman has been used many many (many!) times as tweezers or just a fing-longer. A boat a couple times 🙂 Water. For those pesky “fill this tube with water” caches. Log Roller – for those nasty nano logs. INfo – I’ve used a needle on occasion, or a safety pin to roll the log around A fork or ice pick – is useful when a cache is in a recess as there is NO WAY I am going to stick my hand in a hole here in TEXAS. – You need to cowboy up and just stick your hand in there… Letherman – A multitool chock full of handy options that fit quite nicely in any geocachers pocket or pouch. www.leatherman.com/ Tweezers – http://www.rei.com/product/407072 A space pen – www.fisherspacepenstore.com/ Battery Case -http://batterychargerz.com/shop/article_MHS-BH4AA/AA-AAA-Battery-Carry-Case.html A Utility Mirror – http://www.generaltools.com/Products/1-38-Telescoping-Utility-Mirror__70555.aspx Head Lamp Light- http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=3401361 30″ telescoping magnet https://www.google.com/search?q=telescopic+magnet&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=aZWGUOT2CK600QGJxoDwDA&ved=0CEIQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=955 2″ ‘snake’ mirror (so-named for more’n 1 reason!!) ——————————————————————- NEWS: Info: A couple of interesting ‘bits and bobs’ https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/dead-drop-stokes-croft-more-1170510 http://thepodcacheshow.com/latest-episode.html Episode 78 (Announces the side events between Piratemania 11 and the Yorkshire MEGA – and you thought I had an accent?) And finally – This is a story about a TB owned by the son of couple of geocachers I know. (Scott’s like a bloodhound – I swear he can sniff out caches, he usually has them found before anyone else has even got out of the car).! https://www.siku.de/en/news/news/article/ein-siku-auto-reist-um-die-welt.html ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag… Send your geocaching email to:GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hi Gang, Just wanted to send a follow up to my email from Episode 523 (Geocaching Story Time) on the idea to place a virtual in North Korea. While over there next month on a vacation, my hope was to be able to find said virtual at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the Koreas. First of all, GeoJo24 got in contact with me to offer her virtual reward (since I don’t have one to place) b... In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Sarah wants to discuss what different tools of the trade we all use when geocaching. Thought that would be a wonderful subject to go over. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Sarah wants to discuss what different tools of the trade we all use when geocaching. Thought that would be a wonderful subject to go over.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 525 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 525 – Geocaching Tools of the Trade – Past and Present
Some of our extensive list:
High power flashlight. The cheap low power ones’ just don’t cut it.
Extra socks
Diapers – if caching with a toddler/infant 🙂
Pens – lots of em. A sharpie also helps for those hard to sign logs. – possibly also a pencil (A write Fisher Space Pen – writes in the rain)
A towel. Always know where your towel is to be a real hoopy frood.
Carabiner… handy for tying up the geo-dog when you are in an area where she has to be on the leash, but you need to drop the leash to do a hunt. 
Great to put one on the belt, to clip the GPSr to instead of using a belt loop which can break.
Bug spray designed for tick repulsion! very important :) Pick one for your area.
Some sort of snack – jerky or granola bars – never know when you get hungry on the trails, and that stuff keeps for a while so I can store it longer term without issue.
First Aid Kit – you hope you never need it, but just in case…
A good (paper) map of the area – for longer trips.
Rope… bring rope, always helps
Gloves
Hiking stick has been employed as a long distance pokey device.
Pliers on my leatherman has been used many many (many!) times as tweezers or just a fing-longer.
A boat a couple times 🙂
Water. For those pesky “fill this tube with water” caches.
Log Roller – for those nasty nano logs. INfo – I’ve used a needle on occasion, or a safety pin to roll the log around
A fork or ice pick – is useful when a cache is in a recess as there is NO WAY I am going to stick my hand in a hole here in TEXAS. – You need to cowboy up and just stick your hand in there…
Letherman – A multitool chock full of handy options that fit quite nicely in any geocachers pocket or pouch. www.leatherman.com/
Tweezers – http://www.rei.com/product/407072
A space pen – www.fisherspacepenstore.com/
Battery Case -http://batterychargerz.com/shop/article_MHS-BH4AA/AA-AAA-Battery-Carry-Case.html
A Utility Mirror –
http://www.generaltools.com/Products/1-38-Telescoping-Utility-Mirror__70555.aspx
Head Lamp Light-
http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=3401361
30″ telescoping magnet
https://www.google.com/search?q=telescopic+magnet&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=aZWGUOT2CK600QGJxoDwDA&ved=0CEIQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=955
2″ ‘snake’ mirror (so-named for more’n 1 reason!!)
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NEWS:
Info: A couple of interesting ‘bits and bobs’
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/dead-drop-stokes-croft-more-1170510
http://thepodcacheshow.com/latest-episode.html Episode 78 (Announces the side events between Piratemania 11 and t...]]> Scott Berks clean 59:33 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-524-geocaching-terms-definitions-and-acronyms-ii/ Thu, 01 Feb 2018 04:31:04 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=871 https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-524-geocaching-terms-definitions-and-acronyms-ii/#respond https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-524-geocaching-terms-definitions-and-acronyms-ii/feed/ 0 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s time to get back to the basics with some discussion of Terminology and other important geocaching definitions. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 524 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 524 – Geocaching Terms, Definitions and Acronyms II Reference: http://gagb.co.uk/acronyms.php Glossary Of Terms https://www.geocaching.com/about/glossary.aspx ——————————————————————- NEWS: Inadequately prepared woman rescued from moor http://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=110791&headline=Inadequately%20prepared%20woman%20rescued%20from%20moor&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2018 ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com It’s been a while since I wrote, but I’ll quickly cover a few things: 1) Great show last week. If you put it out, you are responsible for it! If you can’t take care of it, take it down. Who cares how many caches you’ve hidden if they’re nothing but geotrash. I’m much more impressed with quality, not quantity. 2) Planning a geocache route: Cachetur.no! I’ve been playing and planning with it for several weeks now. Super easy, let’s you break down trips in a variety of ways, routes your caches to the most efficient path or drive, and it’s FREE! I’ve worked with Thomas the developer on a couple of issues and enhancements, and as Nic really does a great job with Cachly, so does Thomas with Cachetur. Check it out! 3) Can we somehow balance Sarah better? Each week I struggle with hearing her. I get the volume up so that she comes through clear, and then you guys blast me out of the car! I love her perspective and wish I had a consistent volume for all of you. That’s it. Thanks for the show. Merlin1392 aka Tim Green ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s time to get back to the basics with some discussion of Terminology and other important geocaching definitions. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
It’s time to get back to the basics with some discussion of Terminology and other important geocaching definitions.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 524 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 524 – Geocaching Terms, Definitions and Acronyms II
Reference:
http://gagb.co.uk/acronyms.php
Glossary Of Terms
https://www.geocaching.com/about/glossary.aspx
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NEWS:
Inadequately prepared woman rescued from moor
http://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=110791&headline=Inadequately%20prepared%20woman%20rescued%20from%20moor&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2018
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
It’s been a while since I wrote, but I’ll quickly cover a few things:
1) Great show last week. If you put it out, you are responsible for it! If you can’t take care of it, take it down. Who cares how many caches you’ve hidden if they’re nothing but geotrash. I’m much more impressed with quality, not quantity.
2) Planning a geocache route: Cachetur.no! I’ve been playing and planning with it for several weeks now. Super easy, let’s you break down trips in a variety of ways, routes your caches to the most efficient path or drive, and it’s FREE! I’ve worked with Thomas the developer on a couple of issues and enhancements, and as Nic really does a great job with Cachly, so does Thomas with Cachetur. Check it out!
3) Can we somehow balance Sarah better? Each week I struggle with hearing her. I get the volume up so that she comes through clear, and then you guys blast me out of the car! I love her perspective and wish I had a consistent volume for all of you.
That’s it. Thanks for the show.
Merlin1392
aka Tim Green
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:04:15 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-523-geocaching-story-time/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 04:26:35 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=867 https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-523-geocaching-story-time/#respond https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-523-geocaching-story-time/feed/ 0 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The east cost of the US is getting dumped on with snow. Including where Headhardhat lives. There is nothing like getting all your friends together with a hot chocolate and telling stories. So tonight we are going to do just that. Stop on by and reminisce about geocaching good times. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 523 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 523 – Geocaching Story Time Story ideas: Scott Jessie almost dying in a preserve Scott falling out of a tree Cacher passing out from Allergies in my car Eating Bulls balls with Joshua at a Nebraska Mega Having a gun in my face Funniest geocache Most Impressive Geocache Geocache adventures Weather geocaching experiences Most unusual geocache Bucket List Geocache Reminisce Geocaching of the Past Most ironic geocaching situation INFO: From my other half 2 days ago… For Sarah: There is a geocache in the tree just out of shot to the left foreground. Tao Dan Park. Geocaching Junk. What is in your closet, car, etc. Favorite geocaching item you no longer use. TAZ427: Almost being eaten by a snake twice on one day, and falling off a log while crossing over a bayou in February (the good thing was that there was a copperhead on the other end of the log that didn’t eat me.) Later was the encounter w/ a cottonmouth. And finally other cachers posting video’s of me on Facebook falling into the Bayou. This past Sunday at Foresthill Bridge (740’ drop from road level to the American River below) grabbed a couple caches with my wife while my Son road his bike down the trails. It was supposed to be a 2.5 terrain, but turned into a 4.0T and that didn’t go over very well with my better half. Man on horse w/ six-shooter telling me that I’m on his property… Small tree on eroding edge of hill doesn’t exactly work out for a handhold ——————————————————————- NEWS: ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hi Guys (and InfoFerret), My family and I are planning a trip to South Korea soon to visit a daughter who is over there teaching English. While not looking forward to the 14-hour nonstop flight, I am looking forward to finding my first cache in a new country that will also be my first cache in Asia and my first find in the eastern hemisphere. One of the side trips we are taking will be to the DMZ (demilitarized zone) between North and South Korea. At the Joint Security Area (see link at https://ramblingwombat.wordpress.com/2017/03/18/the-joint-security-area-meeting-rooms/), there are several buildings that straddle the border. On a tour (military escort required), it is possible to go into one of these buildings, a conference room, and actually walk over to the North Korean side and have your picture taken! (What ever you do, don’t walk out that back door by mistake!) Okay, here’s the deal. North Korea doesn’t have a cache. And I don’t have a virtual reward to place, nor do I know anyone who does. But if someone wants to contribute their virtual reward, I will provide all the needed info and coords on one condition: I get to log it. So if you have a virtual reward to contribute to what should prove to be a historic cache, you can message me through geocaching.com. Looking forward to hearing from you. Data Wrangler Tallahassee, Florida They need to read this! Geocaching Steps into North Korea Geocaching Steps into North Korea ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The east cost of the US is getting dumped on with snow. Including where Headhardhat lives. There is nothing like getting all your friends together with a hot chocolate and telling stories.
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The east cost of the US is getting dumped on with snow. Including where Headhardhat lives. There is nothing like getting all your friends together with a hot chocolate and telling stories. So tonight we are going to do just that. Stop on by and reminisce about geocaching good times.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 523 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 523 – Geocaching Story Time
Story ideas:
Scott
Jessie almost dying in a preserve
Scott falling out of a tree
Cacher passing out from Allergies in my car
Eating Bulls balls with Joshua at a Nebraska Mega
Having a gun in my face
Funniest geocache
Most Impressive Geocache
Geocache adventures
Weather geocaching experiences
Most unusual geocache
Bucket List Geocache
Reminisce Geocaching of the Past
Most ironic geocaching situation
INFO: From my other half 2 days ago…
For Sarah: There is a geocache in the tree just out of shot to the left foreground. Tao Dan Park.
Geocaching Junk. What is in your closet, car, etc.
Favorite geocaching item you no longer use.
TAZ427:
Almost being eaten by a snake twice on one day, and falling off a log while crossing over a bayou in February (the good thing was that there was a copperhead on the other end of the log that didn’t eat me.) Later was the encounter w/ a cottonmouth. And finally other cachers posting video’s of me on Facebook falling into the Bayou.
This past Sunday at Foresthill Bridge (740’ drop from road level to the American River below) grabbed a couple caches with my wife while my Son road his bike down the trails. It was supposed to be a 2.5 terrain, but turned into a 4.0T and that didn’t go over very well with my better half.
Man on horse w/ six-shooter telling me that I’m on his property…
Small tree on eroding edge of hill doesn’t exactly work out for a handhold
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
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Hi Guys (and InfoFerret),
My family and I are planning a trip to South Korea soon to visit a daughter who is over there teaching English. While not looking forward to the 14-hour nonstop flight, I am looking forward to finding my first cache in a new country that will also be my first cache in Asia and my first find in the eastern hemisphere.
One of the side trips we are taking will be to the DMZ (demilitarized zone) between North and South Korea. At the Joint Security Area (see link at https://ramblingwombat.wordpress.com/2017/03/18/the-joint-security-area-meeting-rooms/), there are several buildings that straddle the border. On a tour (military escort required), it is possible to go into one of these buildings, a conference room, and actually walk over to the North Korean side and have your picture taken! (What ever you do, don’t walk out that back door by mistake!)
Okay, here’s the deal. North Korea doesn’t have a cache. And I don’t have a virtual reward to place,]]> Scott Berks clean 1:05:55 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-522-geocaching-co-expectations-and-responsibilities/ Thu, 11 Jan 2018 04:23:06 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=863 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss a situation with our very own Infoferret in a situation that deals with a geocaching CO or Cache Owner. Then we take it a bit further with other CO situations. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 522 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 522 – Geocaching CO Expectations and Responsibilities Infoferret gets her ‘Ranty pants’ on… Whilst on holiday I logged a DNF (not a found it log) and as I was the 3rd person to DNF it, also a NM on one of this guy’s caches. This was the e-mail response…I’ve deleted the details of the CO and the specific cache. Hi You recently logged a visit on one of our caches. Thanks for visiting You also logged a “needs maintenance” log. This is to let you know we have done the miles and the result. As part of our response, we choose to send this standard email to all authors of “needs maintenance” logs. We do not look for a reply. This email signals the cache is now fixed. We filter all DNF and “wet” logs for checking, a bookmark link is on effected cache page until fixed (we don’t need the extra log).. Your “Found” log is deleted because log not signed. We happily maintain our caches, to date; we have done over 1100 recorded maintenance visits of our own caches. A long trip for you to get here? Probably is for the cache owner too We take the opportunity to suggest you consider do as many other players, being “Johnny on the spot”, and while not a requisite, why not contribute to the game and look at doing a fix. Because we own 1000+ caches, we appreciate all the help we get. We are finding 75% of these we check, either did not really require our visit or have already been fixed by other cachers We say this on behalf of all cache owners. Besides the costs and frustration to cache owners, this also enhances the experience of fellow cache finders to follow. We hope you were able to enjoy some of our caches. Travel and cache safely. Cheers (NAME REMOVED) CACHE LOGGED: (Name removed) HOURS FROM HOME:7 RESULTING ACTION:archived ——————————————————————- NEWS: With Signal’s trip to Australia only a few weeks away, it’s time to plan your events. Make sure to submit your Event Cache by January 12. Remember, you can earn the Australia Day 2018 souvenir by hosting or attending an event on January 26-28, 2018! We’ve put together some tips to help spur inspiration for your own summer BBQ party–even if snow may be in the forecast for you. Signal’s tips for barbecuing–whether it’s hot or cold Short Survey from Geocaching.com about their Newsletter. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdekXw7ulqM_i33SzU1FEnwIUjbwooEornOEAqMh7isG6j3jA/viewform ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hi guys! I’ve been into Geocaching for just a short time (2014) and thoroughly enjoy the game. We live in Northeastern Nevada and I have been trying to get more people interested in the game, but to no avail. Some people that I’ve talked with have tried it years ago and had forgotten about it and others haven’t heard about it, get excited about it when talking to them, yet I never see them again. We’ve hosted several meet and greets, as well as numerous CITO events, but the number of attendees has sharply dropped off to the point that we canceled the last CITO due to lack of people. My wife and I were the only ones that were going to be there. 🙁 I guess my question is, how do I get more people interested in the game? The big thing around here now is the painted rocks that people hide in plain sight and are randomly found. I would think that there is a strong probability that the two hobbies would be very complimentary each other, In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss a situation with our very own Infoferret in a situation that deals with a geocaching CO or Cache Owner. Then we take it a bit further with other CO situations. Be sure to check it out!
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We discuss a situation with our very own Infoferret in a situation that deals with a geocaching CO or Cache Owner. Then we take it a bit further with other CO situations.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 522 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 522 – Geocaching CO Expectations and Responsibilities
Infoferret gets her ‘Ranty pants’ on…
Whilst on holiday I logged a DNF (not a found it log) and as I was the 3rd person to DNF it, also a NM on one of this guy’s caches.
This was the e-mail response…I’ve deleted the details of the CO and the specific cache.
Hi
You recently logged a visit on one of our caches. Thanks for visiting
You also logged a “needs maintenance” log. This is to let you know we have done the miles and the result.
As part of our response, we choose to send this standard email to all authors of “needs maintenance” logs. We do not look for a reply.
This email signals the cache is now fixed.
We filter all DNF and “wet” logs for checking, a bookmark link is on effected cache page until fixed (we don’t need the extra log)..
Your “Found” log is deleted because log not signed.
We happily maintain our caches, to date; we have done over 1100 recorded maintenance visits of our own caches.
A long trip for you to get here? Probably is for the cache owner too We take the opportunity to suggest you consider do as many other players, being “Johnny on the spot”, and while not a requisite, why not contribute to the game and look at doing a fix. Because we own 1000+ caches, we appreciate all the help we get.
We are finding 75% of these we check, either did not really require our visit or have already been fixed by other cachers We say this on behalf of all cache owners. Besides the costs and frustration to cache owners, this also enhances the experience of fellow cache finders to follow.
We hope you were able to enjoy some of our caches.
Travel and cache safely.
Cheers
(NAME REMOVED)
CACHE LOGGED: (Name removed)
HOURS FROM HOME:7
RESULTING ACTION:archived
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NEWS:
With Signal’s trip to Australia only a few weeks away, it’s time to plan your events. Make sure to submit your Event Cache by January 12. Remember, you can earn the Australia Day 2018 souvenir by hosting or attending an event on January 26-28, 2018!
We’ve put together some tips to help spur inspiration for your own summer BBQ party–even if snow may be in the forecast for you.
Signal’s tips for barbecuing–whether it’s hot or cold

Short Survey from Geocaching.com about their Newsletter.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdekXw7ulqM_i33SzU1FEnwIUjbwooEornOEAqMh7isG6j3jA/viewform
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Hi guys!
I’ve been into Geocaching for just a short time (2014) and thoroughly enjoy the...]]> Scott Berks clean 1:00:29 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-521-holiday-recap-and-new-year-goals/ Thu, 04 Jan 2018 04:20:11 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=858 January 03, 2018 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Let old acquaintance be forgot and new acquaintance be remade. It’s our holiday end of year geocaching discussion. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 521 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 521 – Holiday Recap and New Year Goals How was your holiday? Any geocaching? End of the Year Gripes 2017 – Anything you want to get off your chest… Goals for 2018 ——————————————————————- NEWS: No news this week. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com I am a relatively new listener to GCPC. I started listening about the same time as Sarah started hosting. A visit to New Zealand is one of my dreams and meeting her is person would be icing on the cake if I ever get a chance to fulfill that dream. I don’t get a chance to listen to the live taping because of other obligations I have on Wed. evening, but watching to the YouTube video on Thursday morning is something I look forward to every week. In show 520 there was a lot of discussion about food. I especially enjoyed the part about British cuisine. It brought back lots of memories of the 18 months I spent in Scotland and England. The two foods I really fell in love with and miss are fish and chips, and English tea. What we have here in the U.S. that is supposed to be British fish and chips and tea just isn’t the same. Kind of like going to Taco Bell for Mexican food. Unfortunately I somehow missed trying mushy peas. I did however try haggis as I was in Scotland most of the time and it is sold in the same shops that sell fish and chips. Not my favorite, especially after I found out what it is made from. Love the show and especially the informal style. Hope to see you at GeoWoodstock. I’ll be there as I live just across the river. Can’t miss the first U.S. Giga! UncleCacher ——————————— Yay Scott’s got mail! So I didn’t get a chance to go geocaching on Christmas due to family commitments and having cashed out my area, but I started a new tradition this year playing another location-based game while en route from one destination to another…. Almost equally as fun… Are you ready for it? Wait for it… PokeJew! *Ding ding* Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and happy holidays to the gcpc crew! Dave (dsvmusic) ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed January 03, 2018 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Let old acquaintance be forgot and new acquaintance be remade. It’s our holiday end of year geocaching discussion. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
January 03, 2018
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Let old acquaintance be forgot and new acquaintance be remade. It’s our holiday end of year geocaching discussion.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 521 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 521 – Holiday Recap and New Year Goals
How was your holiday? Any geocaching?
End of the Year Gripes 2017 – Anything you want to get off your chest…
Goals for 2018
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NEWS:
No news this week.
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
I am a relatively new listener to GCPC. I started listening about the same time as Sarah started hosting. A visit to New Zealand is one of my dreams and meeting her is person would be icing on the cake if I ever get a chance to fulfill that dream. I don’t get a chance to listen to the live taping because of other obligations I have on Wed. evening, but watching to the YouTube video on Thursday morning is something I look forward to every week.
In show 520 there was a lot of discussion about food. I especially enjoyed the part about British cuisine. It brought back lots of memories of the 18 months I spent in Scotland and England. The two foods I really fell in love with and miss are fish and chips, and English tea. What we have here in the U.S. that is supposed to be British fish and chips and tea just isn’t the same. Kind of like going to Taco Bell for Mexican food. Unfortunately I somehow missed trying mushy peas. I did however try haggis as I was in Scotland most of the time and it is sold in the same shops that sell fish and chips. Not my favorite, especially after I found out what it is made from.
Love the show and especially the informal style. Hope to see you at GeoWoodstock. I’ll be there as I live just across the river. Can’t miss the first U.S. Giga!
UncleCacher
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Yay Scott’s got mail! So I didn’t get a chance to go geocaching on Christmas due to family commitments and having cashed out my area, but I started a new tradition this year playing another location-based game while en route from one destination to another…. Almost equally as fun…
Are you ready for it? Wait for it…
PokeJew!
*Ding ding*
Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and happy holidays to the gcpc crew!
Dave (dsvmusic)
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:06:32 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-520-cacher-coffee-or-something-stronger/ Thu, 21 Dec 2017 04:36:29 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=854 December 20th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s our Cacher Coffee which means anything is up for grabs from our hosts. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 520 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 520 – Cacher Coffee Or Something Stronger? HHH: Geocache Locator Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving https://search.app.goo.gl/ijf7 HHH: Geocaching Tree Ornament ideas https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=geocaching%20ornaments&eq=geocaching%20ornaments&etslf=NaN&term_meta[]=geocaching%7Cautocomplete%7Cundefined&term_meta[]=ornaments%7Cautocomplete%7Cundefined HHH: Need a New Hobby? Go Looking for Hidden Letterboxes Letterboxing, as it’s known, is a centuries-old scavenger hunt. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/letterboxing ——————————————————————- NEWS: You can now view another player’s profile with the latest Geocaching® app update! Learn more in the forums. You can now customize your Profile and Dashboard with your own cover image! Visit your Profile Settings to update your image. December 16, 2017 was the last day to submit your events for Last/First on December 31, 2017 or January 1, 2018! ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hi. I’ve been watching for a while now and have taken some good info from your series. I see you sometimes take show suggestions so I wanted to drop mine in here. I’m working on putting together my first power trail and I love to get your insights on these, both from the hiding and hunting view point. I know they can be a bit controversial. Some people like them and some don’t. I personally find them boring, but I’ve only tried two. I’m sure there are good ones out there and I want to make sure mine is one of them. I’m calling it “The ABCs of geocaching”. Number 1 is A is for… 2 is B is for…, C is for… and so on. Whether you like power trails or not, they are a big part of geocaching and I’m sure lots of people would be interested in what you have to say on the subject. Thanks for your consideration. Geomnstr84 ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed December 20th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s our Cacher Coffee which means anything is up for grabs from our hosts. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at htt...
December 20th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
It’s our Cacher Coffee which means anything is up for grabs from our hosts.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 520 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 520 – Cacher Coffee Or Something Stronger?
HHH: Geocache Locator Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving
https://search.app.goo.gl/ijf7
HHH: Geocaching Tree Ornament ideas
https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=geocaching%20ornaments&eq=geocaching%20ornaments&etslf=NaN&term_meta[]=geocaching%7Cautocomplete%7Cundefined&term_meta[]=ornaments%7Cautocomplete%7Cundefined
HHH:
Need a New Hobby? Go Looking for Hidden Letterboxes
Letterboxing, as it’s known, is a centuries-old scavenger hunt.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/letterboxing
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NEWS:
You can now view another player’s profile with the latest Geocaching® app update! Learn more in the forums.
You can now customize your Profile and Dashboard with your own cover image! Visit your Profile Settings to update your image.
December 16, 2017 was the last day to submit your events for Last/First on December 31, 2017 or January 1, 2018!
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Hi.
I’ve been watching for a while now and have taken some good info from your series. I see you sometimes take show suggestions so I wanted to drop mine in here. I’m working on putting together my first power trail and I love to get your insights on these, both from the hiding and hunting view point. I know they can be a bit controversial. Some people like them and some don’t. I personally find them boring, but I’ve only tried two. I’m sure there are good ones out there and I want to make sure mine is one of them. I’m calling it “The ABCs of geocaching”. Number 1 is A is for… 2 is B is for…, C is for… and so on. Whether you like power trails or not, they are a big part of geocaching and I’m sure lots of people would be interested in what you have to say on the subject. Thanks for your consideration.
Geomnstr84
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]]> Scott Berks clean 58:43 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-519-scott-berks-jewocaching-day-the-tradition/ Thu, 07 Dec 2017 04:55:06 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=850 December 06th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We at GCPC appreciate tradition and one that we hope catches on is JewCaching Day. That special holiday geocaching day featuring our Jewish geocachers. Come learn about everything that is involved from it’s founder, our very own Scott Berks. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 519 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 519 – Scott Berks: JewoCaching Day – The Tradition ——————————————————————- NEWS: Load of new souvenirs from Groundspeak: 5 new countries + Australia Day (Contentious). https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2017/12/five-new-geocaching-country-souvenirs/ Where in the world is Signal the Frog®? Australia! And some changes to how things are listed… Release Notes (Website: Edit Cache Listing page) – December 5, 2017 ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com From: Randy Barnhart Message: Groundspeak has dispatched a person “GeoCrater” to monitor and archive caches that need maintenance in New Hampshire. His actions have become overzealous in the opinions of many of the veteran caches in the Granite State. For instance, if a cache has two DNF’s he is contacting the cache owner and requiring maintenance or archive. Many of the new cachers are quick to log a DNF. What if the cache is hard to find? Have you folks encountered similar “clean up” activities directed by Groundspeak? Note: if you want, go onto Facebook to the “Granite State Geocachers” page and read a post from Stan Gove. If you want someone to call into your show to discuss, I’m sure some of these folks would be happy to chat. https://www.facebook.com/granitestatecachers HHH: Can’t find Stan Gove post… ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed December 06th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We at GCPC appreciate tradition and one that we hope catches on is JewCaching Day. That special holiday geocaching day featuring our Jewish geocachers.
December 06th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We at GCPC appreciate tradition and one that we hope catches on is JewCaching Day. That special holiday geocaching day featuring our Jewish geocachers. Come learn about everything that is involved from it’s founder, our very own Scott Berks.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 519 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 519 – Scott Berks: JewoCaching Day – The Tradition
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NEWS:
Load of new souvenirs from Groundspeak:
5 new countries + Australia Day (Contentious). https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2017/12/five-new-geocaching-country-souvenirs/
Where in the world is Signal the Frog®? Australia!

And some changes to how things are listed…
Release Notes (Website: Edit Cache Listing page) – December 5, 2017
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
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From: Randy Barnhart
Message:
Groundspeak has dispatched a person “GeoCrater” to monitor and archive caches that need maintenance in New Hampshire. His actions have become overzealous in the opinions of many of the veteran caches in the Granite State.
For instance, if a cache has two DNF’s he is contacting the cache owner and requiring maintenance or archive. Many of the new cachers are quick to log a DNF. What if the cache is hard to find?
Have you folks encountered similar “clean up” activities directed by Groundspeak? Note: if you want, go onto Facebook to the “Granite State Geocachers” page and read a post from Stan Gove. If you want someone to call into your show to discuss, I’m sure some of these folks would be happy to chat.
https://www.facebook.com/granitestatecachers
HHH: Can’t find Stan Gove post…
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]]> Scott Berks clean 55:49 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-518-geocaching-holiday-wishes/ Thu, 30 Nov 2017 04:25:59 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=846 November 29th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s that time of year to spread some geocaching holiday cheer… and drink eggnog.. Check out what the hosts come up with for some holiday suggestions for the geocacher in your life. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 518 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 518 – Geocaching Holiday Wishes HHH: Garmin eTrex 20x Price: $144.69 https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-01508-00-eTrex-20x/dp/B00XQE6ZFG/ref=sr_1_8?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1511923984&sr=1-8&keywords=gps+handheld Holy Stone F181W Wifi FPV Drone with 720P Wide-Angle HD Camera Live Video RC Quadcopter with Altitude Hold, Gravity Sensor Function, RTF and Easy to Fly for Beginner, Compatible with VR Headset Price: $119.95 https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Stone-Wide-Angle-Quadcopter-Compatible/dp/B01IK37D3A/ref=sr_1_22?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511924216&sr=1-22&keywords=drone EverVanz Outdoor Canvas Leather Backpack, Travel Hiking Camping Rucksack Pack, Large Casual Daypack, College School Backpack, Shoulder Bags Fits 15″ Laptop Tablets $ 32 99 https://www.amazon.com/EverVanz-Outdoor-Backpack-Rucksack-Shoulder/dp/B01N3K2188/ref=sr_1_14?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511924597&sr=1-14&keywords=outdoor+hiking SB: The North Face Recon Backpack $99 https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/recon?from=subCat&variationId=JK3&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping-_-Equipment+Backpacks-_-NF00CLG4JK3OS1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=Shopping&utm_term=NF00CLG4JK3OS1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqPLviYjk1wIV0UoNCh27AQO2EAYYASABEgKVWvD_BwE Brazos Free Form Hickory Walking Stick Trekking Pole $30 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002CHBRQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 TAZ: 10’ Pelican Trailblazer Kayak $199 https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/webapp/wcs/stores/p/pelican-trailblazer-100-kayak-16pelutrlblzr100kpsk/16pelutrlblzr100kpsk Neoprene Water Sling/Carrier ‘The Vault’ $12 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016HEJMO2/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?th=1&psc=1 DeLorme InReach SE Satillete Tracker – Yes slightly breaking the budget at $229 https://www.amazon.com/DeLorme-inReach-SE-Satellite-Tracker/dp/B00BX7TJ2O/ref=sr_1_cc_6?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1511981833&sr=1-6-catcorr&keywords=emergency+gps+satellite+beacon INFO: Roofrack for said Kayak / Mountain Bikes? Experiences / trips e.g. Tongariro River Rafting $139, http://trr.co.nz/white-water-rafting/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi-uiyf3k1wIVEyQrCh2gKwa1EAAYASAAEgI2p_D_BwE Milford Sounds kayak (a range of options from $129 up) National Park pass / DOC Passes – Passes Campsite (up to 7 days i think) $25 for a Single pass (one adult) $50 for a Double pass (two adults) $75 for a Family pass (two adults and up to two children/youths) Hut passes ——————————————————————- NEWS: Win a Magic: The Gathering trackable and discover Orazca! Magic: The Gathering has teamed up with Geocaching HQ to give thousands of trackables to geocachers and fans around the world in celebration of the release of their latest card set, Rivals of Ixalan! Be the first to discover the golden city of Orazca with your trackable geocaching journey. Learn more about Magic: The Gathering on the blog and enter to win a free trackable at Geocaching.com/Magic. Magic: The Gathering Rivals of Ixalan Trackable Promotion ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hello all, especially local host Sarah! I’ve recently been approached through the geocaching.com message centre by a cacher in Britain who is building an international series of library caches. He’d like to include mine. I hadn’t realised a series could include multiple COs. Are there any pitfalls or points to be aware of when considering adding a cache to a ser... November 29th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s that time of year to spread some geocaching holiday cheer… and drink eggnog.. Check out what the hosts come up with for some holiday suggestions for the geocacher in your life.
November 29th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
It’s that time of year to spread some geocaching holiday cheer… and drink eggnog..
Check out what the hosts come up with for some holiday suggestions for the geocacher in your life.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 518 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 518 – Geocaching Holiday Wishes
HHH:
Garmin eTrex 20x
Price: $144.69
https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-01508-00-eTrex-20x/dp/B00XQE6ZFG/ref=sr_1_8?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1511923984&sr=1-8&keywords=gps+handheld
Holy Stone F181W Wifi FPV Drone with 720P Wide-Angle HD Camera Live Video RC Quadcopter with Altitude Hold, Gravity Sensor Function, RTF and Easy to Fly for Beginner, Compatible with VR Headset
Price: $119.95
https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Stone-Wide-Angle-Quadcopter-Compatible/dp/B01IK37D3A/ref=sr_1_22?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511924216&sr=1-22&keywords=drone
EverVanz Outdoor Canvas Leather Backpack, Travel Hiking Camping Rucksack Pack, Large Casual Daypack, College School Backpack, Shoulder Bags Fits 15″ Laptop Tablets
$ 32 99
https://www.amazon.com/EverVanz-Outdoor-Backpack-Rucksack-Shoulder/dp/B01N3K2188/ref=sr_1_14?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511924597&sr=1-14&keywords=outdoor+hiking
SB:
The North Face Recon Backpack $99
https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/recon?from=subCat&variationId=JK3&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping-_-Equipment+Backpacks-_-NF00CLG4JK3OS1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=Shopping&utm_term=NF00CLG4JK3OS1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqPLviYjk1wIV0UoNCh27AQO2EAYYASABEgKVWvD_BwE
Brazos Free Form Hickory Walking Stick Trekking Pole $30
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002CHBRQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
TAZ:
10’ Pelican Trailblazer Kayak $199 https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/webapp/wcs/stores/p/pelican-trailblazer-100-kayak-16pelutrlblzr100kpsk/16pelutrlblzr100kpsk
Neoprene Water Sling/Carrier ‘The Vault’ $12 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016HEJMO2/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?th=1&psc=1
DeLorme InReach SE Satillete Tracker – Yes slightly breaking the budget at $229 https://www.amazon.com/DeLorme-inReach-SE-Satellite-Tracker/dp/B00BX7TJ2O/ref=sr_1_cc_6?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1511981833&sr=1-6-catcorr&keywords=emergency+gps+satellite+beacon
INFO:
Roofrack for said Kayak / Mountain Bikes?
Experiences / trips e.g. Tongariro River Rafting $139, http://trr.co.nz/white-water-rafting/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi-uiyf3k1wIVEyQrCh2gKwa1EAAYASAAEgI2p_D_BwE Milford Sounds kayak (a range of options from $129 up)
National Park pass / DOC Passes – Passes
Campsite (up to 7 days i think)
$25 for a Single pass (one adult)
$50 for a Double pass (two adults)
$75 for a Family pass (two adults and up to two children/youths)
Hut passes
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NEWS:
Win a Magic: The Gathering trackable and discover Orazca!
Magic: The Gathering has teamed up with Geocaching HQ to give thousands of trackables to geocachers and fans around the world in celebration of the release of ...]]> Scott Berks clean 58:07 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-517-top-things-to-be-thankful-for-with-geocaching/ Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:13:26 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=843 November 22nd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys give thanks to geocaching and all that it has brought to us over the years. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 517 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 517 – Top Things To Be Thankful For With Geocaching I am Geocaching Thankful for: The Host Specific Thankfuls: HHH – Thankful for 9+ years of getting outside and exploring. Even if it is in my neighborhood. HHH – Thankful for my geocaching partner Wife Amy who many times instigates us going out geocaching. HHH – Thankful for all the technologies that have come and gone over the years HHH – Thankful of the interesting surprises i have encountered in my travels. HHH – Thankful for never really knowing what I am going to find with every geocache I try to go for. SB – for the friendships I’ve made SB – the places I’ve seen. I have been to half the US caching IF – for the CO’s (and also the Reviewers) who’ve taken the trouble to place and maintain the caches I’ve found. IF – for the people who’ve found my caches and left interesting logs for others to read. The General thankfuls: All the places I have been while geocaching All the people I have met while geocaching All the memories over the years while geocaching All the stories I have to share while geocaching For health, enough money for the petrol, and good enough weather to cache! ——————————————————————- NEWS: Attention cache owners! This new Dashboard tool is for you https://www.geocaching.com/account/dashboard How big is the universe? Why are we here? What would geocaching be like without cache owners? These are questions that we do not know the answers to. What we know for sure is, that geocaching would not be here without the universe, you, and dedicated geocachers who create and hide geocaches. This is why we have added several features to the updated Geocaching.com Dashboard to make maintaining a geocache easier and owning one more delightful. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Welcome back!!! You’ve done lots of shows on trip planning, but I haven’t heard one done on route planning (unless of course I missed it 🙂 I know where I want to go. I have all the stops (at least primary ones) identified. Now, I need to find the most efficient route possible, that gets me from a starting point to a destination point. Oh yeah, and it has to be free, because as we have all recently learned, Geocaching is Free, right? Google maps does a good job, but you’re limited to 10 stops. I was currently trying to plan for an attempt at the Geotour-GT77, “Butler County Donut Trail”. It has 15 stops, plus starting at my home address and ending there too, so I need 17 stops. Google searches revealed several tools for planning a route, but they all want an address! Now I have to figure out how to convert coordinates into a street address. I did find a couple that took coordinates, but they were also limited to the number of stops on the route. What’s a cacher todo? Any hints, tips, applications, or other tools would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the show, and hopefully some suggestions! Merlin1392 aka Tim Green Rockford, Michigan ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed November 22nd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys give thanks to geocaching and all that it has brought to us over the years. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
November 22nd, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys give thanks to geocaching and all that it has brought to us over the years.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 517 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 517 – Top Things To Be Thankful For With Geocaching
I am Geocaching Thankful for:
The Host Specific Thankfuls:
HHH – Thankful for 9+ years of getting outside and exploring. Even if it is in my neighborhood.
HHH – Thankful for my geocaching partner Wife Amy who many times instigates us going out geocaching.
HHH – Thankful for all the technologies that have come and gone over the years
HHH – Thankful of the interesting surprises i have encountered in my travels.
HHH – Thankful for never really knowing what I am going to find with every geocache I try to go for.
SB – for the friendships I’ve made
SB – the places I’ve seen. I have been to half the US caching
IF – for the CO’s (and also the Reviewers) who’ve taken the trouble to place and maintain the caches I’ve found.
IF – for the people who’ve found my caches and left interesting logs for others to read.
The General thankfuls:
All the places I have been while geocaching
All the people I have met while geocaching
All the memories over the years while geocaching
All the stories I have to share while geocaching
For health, enough money for the petrol, and good enough weather to cache!
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NEWS:
Attention cache owners! This new Dashboard tool is for you
https://www.geocaching.com/account/dashboard
How big is the universe? Why are we here? What would geocaching be like without cache owners?
These are questions that we do not know the answers to. What we know for sure is, that geocaching would not be here without the universe, you, and dedicated geocachers who create and hide geocaches. This is why we have added several features to the updated Geocaching.com Dashboard to make maintaining a geocache easier and owning one more delightful.
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Welcome back!!!
You’ve done lots of shows on trip planning, but I haven’t heard one done on route planning (unless of course I missed it 🙂
I know where I want to go. I have all the stops (at least primary ones) identified. Now, I need to find the most efficient route possible, that gets me from a starting point to a destination point. Oh yeah, and it has to be free, because as we have all recently learned, Geocaching is Free, right?
Google maps does a good job, but you’re limited to 10 stops. I was currently trying to plan for an attempt at the Geotour-GT77, “Butler County Donut Trail”. It has 15 stops, plus starting at my home address and ending there too, so I need 17 stops.
Google searches revealed several tools for planning a route, but they all want an address! Now I have to figure out how to convert coordinates into a street address...]]> Scott Berks clean 1:04:17 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-516-the-changing-seasons-of-geocaching/ Thu, 16 Nov 2017 04:15:48 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=839 November 15th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss the seasons of geocaching…. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 516 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 516 – The Changing Seasons of Geocaching Want to thank Sarah for tonight’s show idea. Concept, we talk about the weather all the time but how does it affect us as the weather changes around us? Topics – please fill in what you would like. What weather will you absolutely not go geocaching in? What is your favorite? Why is it that there are so many fair weather geocachers and yet others it does not bother at all? Where do you have to come from? How weather affects us personally during different parts of the year. What changes in your geocaching pack during different seasons. ——————————————————————- NEWS: Celebrate the New Year with two new souvenirs 2017 has been a fun year for geocaching: we celebrated 3 Million Active Geocaches, went geocaching around the globe with Where’s Signal the FrogⓇ, and found pirate booty with The Lost Treasure of Mary Hyde. But it’s time to start looking ahead. Let’s make 2018 the best year ever! To get us off to a good start, we’re announcing two new souvenirs: one to celebrate your last cache of 2017, and one to celebrate your first cache of 2018! How can I earn both souvenirs? Find a geocache or attend an event on December 31, 2017 to earn the Last Cache of 2017 souvenir. Find a geocache or attend an event on January 1, 2018 to earn the First Cache of 2018 souvenir. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Nothing this week. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed November 15th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss the seasons of geocaching…. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.
November 15th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We discuss the seasons of geocaching….
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 516 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 516 – The Changing Seasons of Geocaching
Want to thank Sarah for tonight’s show idea.
Concept, we talk about the weather all the time but how does it affect us as the weather changes around us?
Topics – please fill in what you would like.
What weather will you absolutely not go geocaching in? What is your favorite?
Why is it that there are so many fair weather geocachers and yet others it does not bother at all? Where do you have to come from?
How weather affects us personally during different parts of the year.
What changes in your geocaching pack during different seasons.
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NEWS:
Celebrate the New Year with two new souvenirs

2017 has been a fun year for geocaching: we celebrated 3 Million Active Geocaches, went geocaching around the globe with Where’s Signal the FrogⓇ, and found pirate booty with The Lost Treasure of Mary Hyde. But it’s time to start looking ahead.
Let’s make 2018 the best year ever! To get us off to a good start, we’re announcing two new souvenirs: one to celebrate your last cache of 2017, and one to celebrate your first cache of 2018!
How can I earn both souvenirs?
Find a geocache or attend an event on December 31, 2017 to earn the Last Cache of 2017 souvenir.
Find a geocache or attend an event on January 1, 2018 to earn the First Cache of 2018 souvenir.
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Nothing this week.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 50:08 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-515-what-does-it-take-to-make-a-quality-geocaching-video/ Thu, 09 Nov 2017 04:23:04 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=835 November 8th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys get together and discuss this year’s GIFF finalists then go on and give suggestions for what it takes to put out a quality geocaching video. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 515 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 515 – What Does It Take To Make A Quality Geocaching Video? Keeping with the spirit of the GIFFs. We thought we would give our tips and opinions on what it takes to make a quality geocaching video. Options have changed over the years. We have the king of videos YouTube which still holds the majority of geocaching videos. Over the years we had large camcorders, smaller camcorders, Digital Cameras, Point and Shoot Cameras and of course smart phones in all shapes and sizes. – Go over what we used in the past to record videos. When I started doing GeoSnippits back in 2008 there were only a few geocaching videos on YouTube. Now when you search you will see over 355,000! ——————————————————————- NEWS: Well, the 2017 GIFF was last weekend, forgot to mention it in last weeks show 🙁 I hope you all attended. A link to the finalists videos: Which one was your favourite? Why? ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Just wanted to write a quick note to say welcome back, and you guys were missed. Thanks for coming back with one of your quiz shows. Every one of these shows has me laughing out loud, typically right you before you blow the horn on someone. Keep up the good work Barry (Master Sergeant USMC) ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed November 8th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys get together and discuss this year’s GIFF finalists then go on and give suggestions for what it takes to put out a quality geocaching video. Be sure to check it out!
November 8th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The guys get together and discuss this year’s GIFF finalists then go on and give suggestions for what it takes to put out a quality geocaching video.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 515 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 515 – What Does It Take To Make A Quality Geocaching Video?
Keeping with the spirit of the GIFFs. We thought we would give our tips and opinions on what it takes to make a quality geocaching video.
Options have changed over the years. We have the king of videos YouTube which still holds the majority of geocaching videos. Over the years we had large camcorders, smaller camcorders, Digital Cameras, Point and Shoot Cameras and of course smart phones in all shapes and sizes. – Go over what we used in the past to record videos.
When I started doing GeoSnippits back in 2008 there were only a few geocaching videos on YouTube. Now when you search you will see over 355,000!
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NEWS:
Well, the 2017 GIFF was last weekend, forgot to mention it in last weeks show 🙁 I hope you all attended.
A link to the finalists videos:

Which one was your favourite? Why?
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Just wanted to write a quick note to say welcome back, and you guys were missed. Thanks for coming back with one of your quiz shows. Every one of these shows has me laughing out loud, typically right you before you blow the horn on someone.
Keep up the good work
Barry (Master Sergeant USMC)
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:03:26 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-514-cacher-coffee-november-2017/ Thu, 02 Nov 2017 03:22:03 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=830 November 1st, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang grabs a favorite beverage and discuss whatever they would like. Talk about a smorgasbord of geocaching good times. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 514 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 514 – Cacher Coffee November 2017 HHH: Discussion point to each host: What is the single most revolutionary (person, experience or thing) you have witnessed within your history of geocaching? SB: Geocaching Vloggers 40th birthday! What did you do with your Mary Hyde code? TAZ: Your favorite geocaching experience: An Event, A trip, A geocaching trail, A specific geocache. INFO: If you’re going on a road trip with one or more friends, how do you split the costs? Equal shares? Driver has the running costs of the car, so the passengers buy petrol / lunch / coffees etc? Something else entirely? What do you do if someone else joins the group for the day? Not sure there’s any one correct answer, but I thought it would be interesting to discuss. ——————————————————————- NEWS: Message Center now accepts additional file types There are many good reasons to make use of the Message Center, because there is so much to talk about when it comes to geocaching: It’s a great way to plan geocaching outings with your friends. A good way to ask a friend for suggestions about the best geocaches in your area. You can get a hint from the cache owner for an especially tricky hide. And, because the Message Center is available in the Geocaching® app, you can submit your answers for Virtuals and EarthCaches right in the field. We know that geocaching is better when players communicate with each other so we wanted to make that easier. The challenge, after all, should be in the adventure and not in the tools you use. That’s why we took some time to update and improve the Message Center. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hello Geocaching Podcasters, It is good to see that the podcast has resumed after being in hiatus. InfoFerret seems to have had quite a time traveling in Europe, and I too am surprised at the amount of vacation time she earns. Hopefully the smoke from the California wine country fires is no longer an issue for Taz, One day I walked out of a building and the smell of that smoke was instantly noticeable, even though I would have to drive for a few hours to reach the area. I hope to see you again soon, but don’t let the show stress any of you out. Steven geocaching name: stevenw54 Hi there! So glad you guys are back– I’ve missed you! I was listening to this week’s and heard Chad talking about the new geo-checker. He had a complaint and also a point about challenge caches. His complaint was about the format of the checker and not being able to easily copy and paste into the “Personal Notes” section. He is right, and this is annoying. However, when you get a positive answer from the checker, it updates the “Corrected Coordinates’ on the page (the equivalent of hitting the little pencil next to the coordinates). It’s not a perfect solution, but you can easily copy these and paste them into your personal note. The other comment he made was about how it would be nice if there were some marker for challenge caches or other caches that perhaps are “mystery”, but are at the posted coordinates (field puzzles, for example). He talked about changing the number by one small digit and that can certainly work. However, I’ve found you don’t have to change it at all. If you copy the posted coordinates and save them as “corrected coordinates” (By clicking the little pencil) it will look to the geocaching site like they are “corrected”. November 1st, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang grabs a favorite beverage and discuss whatever they would like. Talk about a smorgasbord of geocaching good times. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
November 1st, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The gang grabs a favorite beverage and discuss whatever they would like. Talk about a smorgasbord of geocaching good times.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 514 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 514 – Cacher Coffee November 2017
HHH: Discussion point to each host:
What is the single most revolutionary (person, experience or thing) you have witnessed within your history of geocaching?
SB: Geocaching Vloggers 40th birthday!
What did you do with your Mary Hyde code?
TAZ: Your favorite geocaching experience: An Event, A trip, A geocaching trail, A specific geocache.
INFO: If you’re going on a road trip with one or more friends, how do you split the costs? Equal shares? Driver has the running costs of the car, so the passengers buy petrol / lunch / coffees etc? Something else entirely? What do you do if someone else joins the group for the day? Not sure there’s any one correct answer, but I thought it would be interesting to discuss.
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NEWS:
Message Center now accepts additional file types
There are many good reasons to make use of the Message Center, because there is so much to talk about when it comes to geocaching:
It’s a great way to plan geocaching outings with your friends.
A good way to ask a friend for suggestions about the best geocaches in your area.
You can get a hint from the cache owner for an especially tricky hide.
And, because the Message Center is available in the Geocaching® app, you can submit your answers for Virtuals and EarthCaches right in the field.
We know that geocaching is better when players communicate with each other so we wanted to make that easier. The challenge, after all, should be in the adventure and not in the tools you use. That’s why we took some time to update and improve the Message Center.
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Hello Geocaching Podcasters,
It is good to see that the podcast has resumed after being in hiatus.
InfoFerret seems to have had quite a time traveling in Europe, and I too am surprised at the amount of vacation time she earns.
Hopefully the smoke from the California wine country fires is no longer an issue for Taz, One day I walked out of a building and the smell of that smoke was instantly noticeable, even though I would have to drive for a few hours to reach the area.
I hope to see you again soon, but don’t let the show stress any of you out.
Steven
geocaching name: stevenw54
Hi there!
So glad you guys are back– I’ve missed you!
I was listening to this week’s and heard Chad talking about the new geo-checker. He had a complaint and also a point about challenge caches.
His complaint was about the format of the checker and not being able to easily copy and paste into the “Personal Notes” section. He is right, and this is annoying. However, when you get a positive answer from the checker,]]> Scott Berks clean 56:14 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-513-gcpc-host-quiz/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 03:34:56 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=826 October 25th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Our panel of hosts are put to the test or quiz rather. Showing their geocaching knowledge by answering (or not) geocaching questions from a cumulation of Headhardhat’s GSRP quizes. Take it along with us and see how you do. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 513 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 513 – GCPC EPISODE 513 – GCPC Host Quiz Host with the most points at the end of the quiz WINS! *Note – IF you miss a question you loose all of your points Points at 10, 20 and 30 point level 30 Questions Three Double or Nuth’in questions / Double your Pts or Lose It Acronyms – Two hidden in each point category Round Robin question taking. Random number decides who goes first through third Good Luck to All ——————————————————————- NEWS: Hi everyone, Just a quick note to let you know that today we released a basic solution checker for Mystery Caches on Geocaching.com. You can find the release notes here. Link: https://forums.geocaching.com/GC/index.php?/topic/346313-release-notes-website-solution-checker-october-19-2017/ The solution checker only appears on a cache page if the CO has turned it on. (The default is off.) A Mystery Cache’s final coords are tied to the solution checker. So, if a finder submits the correct coordinates to the checker, it will automatically update the corrected coords on the cache page for that finder. Of course, corrected coords are also synced with the Geocaching® app. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hi folks, Got a quick question about cachly. Do you know if I get a new phone and redownload the app, will it save my offline content? Thanks, Ed Eb3754 Nic Response: If you backup your old phone correctly to iTunes it should preserve the data and transfer to the new phone. Backing up to iCloud will not. If that somehow doesn’t work for them they can also transfer the database from one phone to another using iTunes File Sharing, which I could give them instructions for. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed October 25th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Our panel of hosts are put to the test or quiz rather. Showing their geocaching knowledge by answering (or not) geocaching questions from a cumulation of Headhardhat’s GSRP quizes.
October 25th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Our panel of hosts are put to the test or quiz rather. Showing their geocaching knowledge by answering (or not) geocaching questions from a cumulation of Headhardhat’s GSRP quizes. Take it along with us and see how you do.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 513 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 513 – GCPC EPISODE 513 – GCPC Host Quiz
Host with the most points at the end of the quiz WINS!
*Note – IF you miss a question you loose all of your points
Points at 10, 20 and 30 point level
30 Questions
Three Double or Nuth’in questions / Double your Pts or Lose It
Acronyms – Two hidden in each point category
Round Robin question taking. Random number decides who goes first through third
Good Luck to All
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NEWS:
Hi everyone,
Just a quick note to let you know that today we released a basic solution checker for Mystery Caches on Geocaching.com. You can find the release notes here.
Link: https://forums.geocaching.com/GC/index.php?/topic/346313-release-notes-website-solution-checker-october-19-2017/
The solution checker only appears on a cache page if the CO has turned it on. (The default is off.) A Mystery Cache’s final coords are tied to the solution checker. So, if a finder submits the correct coordinates to the checker, it will automatically update the corrected coords on the cache page for that finder. Of course, corrected coords are also synced with the Geocaching® app.
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Hi folks,
Got a quick question about cachly. Do you know if I get a new phone and redownload the app, will it save my offline content?
Thanks,
Ed
Eb3754
Nic Response: If you backup your old phone correctly to iTunes it should preserve the data and transfer to the new phone. Backing up to iCloud will not. If that somehow doesn’t work for them they can also transfer the database from one phone to another using iTunes File Sharing, which I could give them instructions for.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:09:23 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-512-how-to-handle-a-rogue-geocacher/ Thu, 28 Sep 2017 03:19:58 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=821 September 27th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts take on a question from one of our listeners asking about how to handle a rogue geocacher. In other words when geocachers go bad. This opens up an interesting set of discussion. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 512 Show Notes GCPC EPISODE 512 – How to Handle A Rogue Geocacher I have just finished watching this weeks show and as usual, it was awesome. I have an idea for one of your future topics. How to best handle a “rogue” geocacher, especially when they are a premium member. I recently encountered a new geocacher with hardly any finds that is a premium member. They logged a couple of my caches with language that was very inappropriate. I realized they were new cachers and sent them a private message asking very nicely to please be careful with their language while writing the logs, as other cachers read them and sometimes children or young people may read them as well. I was then responded to with a rage of inappropriate accusations and bad language. I immediately realized where this was going and responded with, this conversation is ended. I then remove their logs on my caches. Within a couple days I was getting logs messages from other cachers stating that some of my caches had been destroyed. Although I am sure it was this “rogue” cacher, I could not prove it. This has since stopped and I have checked this person’s profile and noticed they have never logged any more finds. I assume they felt that geocaching was not for them. I’m sure this does not happen often but I am curious on how you folks think this type of thing should be handled. Larry What other examples can we talk about when Geocachers Go Bad? ——————————————————————- NEWS: Learn something new on International EarthCache Day On Sunday, October 8, earn a new souvenir by learning about the Earth! All you have to do is go out and find an EarthCache on International EarthCache Day 2017! Learn something new on International EarthCache Day And the 2017 GIFF finalists are… Attend a GIFF event November 2 – 6, 2017 to see the 17 films and to receive the 2017 GIFF souvenir. And the 2017 GIFF finalists are… ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com I have just finished watching this weeks show and as usual, it was awesome. I have an idea for one of your future topics. How to best handle a “rogue” geocacher, especially when they are a premium member. Larry This is the topic for tonight’s episode. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed September 27th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts take on a question from one of our listeners asking about how to handle a rogue geocacher. In other words when geocachers go bad.
September 27th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The hosts take on a question from one of our listeners asking about how to handle a rogue geocacher. In other words when geocachers go bad. This opens up an interesting set of discussion.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 512 Show Notes
GCPC EPISODE 512 – How to Handle A Rogue Geocacher
I have just finished watching this weeks show and as usual, it was awesome. I have an idea for one of your future topics. How to best handle a “rogue” geocacher, especially when they are a premium member.
I recently encountered a new geocacher with hardly any finds that is a premium member. They logged a couple of my caches with language that was very inappropriate.
I realized they were new cachers and sent them a private message asking very nicely to please be careful with their language while writing the logs, as other cachers read them and sometimes children or young people may read them as well. I was then responded to with a rage of inappropriate accusations and bad language.
I immediately realized where this was going and responded with, this conversation is ended. I then remove their logs on my caches. Within a couple days I was getting logs messages from other cachers stating that some of my caches had been destroyed.
Although I am sure it was this “rogue” cacher, I could not prove it. This has since stopped and I have checked this person’s profile and noticed they have never logged any more finds. I assume they felt that geocaching was not for them. I’m sure this does not happen often but I am curious on how you folks think this type of thing should be handled.
Larry
What other examples can we talk about when Geocachers Go Bad?
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NEWS:
Learn something new on International EarthCache Day
On Sunday, October 8, earn a new souvenir by learning about the Earth! All you have to do is go out and find an EarthCache on International EarthCache Day 2017!
Learn something new on International EarthCache Day

And the 2017 GIFF finalists are…
Attend a GIFF event November 2 – 6, 2017 to see the 17 films and to receive the 2017 GIFF souvenir.
And the 2017 GIFF finalists are…

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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
I have just finished watching this weeks show and as usual, it was awesome. I have an idea for one of your future topics. How to best handle a “rogue” geocacher, especially when they are a premium member.
Larry
This is the topic for tonight’s episode.
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LINKS
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Audio Podcast
]]> Scott Berks clean 58:18 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-511-is-it-cheating/ Thu, 14 Sep 2017 03:46:36 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=817 September 13th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Listener Gordon Goodall (Velosaurus) sent us a whole list of examples and asked the simple question – Is it Cheating. Tonight we are going to go right down the list and discuss that very thing. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 511 Show Notes Learn something new on International EarthCache Day On Sunday, October 8, earn a new souvenir by learning about the Earth! All you have to do is go out and find an EarthCache on International EarthCache Day 2017! Finding an EarthCache is a great way to learn about the Earth. These geocaches do not have physical containers, but instead bring you to unique locations to teach you a geological science lesson. In anticipation of International EarthCache Day, we’re sharing six fun facts we’ve learned from EarthCaches found around the world. Learn something new on International EarthCache Day Geocaching: GPS treasure hunt on shifting ground as Australia changes coordinates https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jan/01/geocaching-gps-treasure-hunt-on-shifting-ground-as-australia-changes-coordinates Is It Cheating: We ran out of time but there were a couple of discussion points. Here they are for your discussion. 10. Placing geocaches under a sock puppet account so that you can find them? Has been done by someone wishing to maintain their geocaching streak and/or boost their First to Find count. 11. How many people share a geocaching account and alias? Obviously the larger the number of people sharing an account the easier it if for that group to solve puzzles, get multiple finds in a day as they don’t necessarily have to geocache together and continue caching streaks. A group of 8 could find one cache each and get 8 different icons in a day for example. ——————————————————————- NEWS: Learn something new on International EarthCache Day On Sunday, October 8, earn a new souvenir by learning about the Earth! All you have to do is go out and find an EarthCache on International EarthCache Day 2017! Finding an EarthCache is a great way to learn about the Earth. These geocaches do not have physical containers, but instead bring you to unique locations to teach you a geological science lesson. In anticipation of International EarthCache Day, we’re sharing six fun facts we’ve learned from EarthCaches found around the world. Learn something new on International EarthCache Day ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hello Amy, Andy, Sarah, Chad, and Scott: I am sending this message to two podcasts to save time, and to prevent a tragic case of “sad Amy”. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Here are my thoughts on the recently revised cache placement guidelines. I agree with a comment in a Geocaching.com forum saying that it was nice to be able to tell land owners that new geocaches can not be buried, and now that rule is being changed, appeasing landowners may be a bit harder. The main fear seems to be that a new geocacher might forget that only certain caches, such as Mingo, are buried and start digging in a sensitive area. (https://forums.geocaching.com/GC/index.php?/topic/345901-updated-geocache-hiding-guidelines/#comment-5677422) Have any of you heard of a large push from the geocaching community to allow caches to be buried? A person in the Gsreboot chat room pointed out that fake sprinklers are partially buried, and placing one does break ground. The banning of events in or near transportation centers seems overly restrictive to me. Both Infoferret and at least one commenter in the Geocaching.com forums have described locations near a transit center where a gathering of people should not disrupt the ... September 13th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Listener Gordon Goodall (Velosaurus) sent us a whole list of examples and asked the simple question – Is it Cheating. Tonight we are going to go right down the list and discuss that v...
September 13th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Listener Gordon Goodall (Velosaurus) sent us a whole list of examples and asked the simple question – Is it Cheating. Tonight we are going to go right down the list and discuss that very thing.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 511 Show Notes
Learn something new on International EarthCache Day
On Sunday, October 8, earn a new souvenir by learning about the Earth! All you have to do is go out and find an EarthCache on International EarthCache Day 2017!
Finding an EarthCache is a great way to learn about the Earth. These geocaches do not have physical containers, but instead bring you to unique locations to teach you a geological science lesson. In anticipation of International EarthCache Day, we’re sharing six fun facts we’ve learned from EarthCaches found around the world.
Learn something new on International EarthCache Day

Geocaching: GPS treasure hunt on shifting ground as Australia changes coordinates
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jan/01/geocaching-gps-treasure-hunt-on-shifting-ground-as-australia-changes-coordinates
Is It Cheating: We ran out of time but there were a couple of discussion points. Here they are for your discussion.
10. Placing geocaches under a sock puppet account so that you can find them? Has been done by someone wishing to maintain their geocaching streak and/or boost their First to Find count.
11. How many people share a geocaching account and alias? Obviously the larger the number of people sharing an account the easier it if for that group to solve puzzles, get multiple finds in a day as they don’t necessarily have to geocache together and continue caching streaks. A group of 8 could find one cache each and get 8 different icons in a day for example.
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NEWS:
Learn something new on International EarthCache Day
On Sunday, October 8, earn a new souvenir by learning about the Earth! All you have to do is go out and find an EarthCache on International EarthCache Day 2017!
Finding an EarthCache is a great way to learn about the Earth. These geocaches do not have physical containers, but instead bring you to unique locations to teach you a geological science lesson. In anticipation of International EarthCache Day, we’re sharing six fun facts we’ve learned from EarthCaches found around the world.
Learn something new on International EarthCache Day

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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Hello Amy, Andy, Sarah, Chad, and Scott:
I am sending this message to two podcasts to save time, and to prevent a tragic case of “sad Amy”. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Here are my thoughts on the recently revised cache placement guidelines.
I agree with a comment in a Geocaching.]]> Scott Berks clean 1:00:17 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-510-the-newly-updated-geocaching-guidelines-2017/ Thu, 07 Sep 2017 03:59:22 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=813 September 6th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang discuss the newly updated geocaching guidelines. I know a few of them raised and eyebrow or two. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 510 Show Notes September 05,2017 Hello everyone, Today we released updated geocache hiding guidelines with the goal of making the guidelines easier to read and understand. In addition to an improved layout and 15% fewer words (woo hoo!), we moved supporting material to our Help Center and added some changes or clarifications to specific guidelines. The Geocaching Blog has much more detail about the updated guidelines. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions. Yours in caching, Chris Ronan PR Manager Geocaching HQ The Update Geocaching Guidelines (All) https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines The Geocaching Blog Updated Geocache Hiding Guidelines (Breakdown of Changes) Updated Geocache Hiding Guidelines ——————————————————————- NEWS: None here it is part of tonight’s show.. Stay tuned.. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com First of all, I love you guys. I only wish we had a Canadian podcast. My name is not Greg and I do not have brown hair. However I was selected to participate in a virtual Cache. I am both honored and humbled to have been selected. I have only been caching for about a year and 1/2. I’m not sure why I was chosen but my best guess is because of my gadget cache’s. I have put out 15 so far as well as 30 other type cache’s and pretty well anybody that visits the gadget caches gives me a favorite. I think I already have close to 500 favorite points. It takes me hours to build a gadget cache and I actually love putting out cache’s rather then finding them. I have only found aprox 300. Perhaps it is because I have no hair…lol, Happy caching my friends. Larry ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed September 6th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang discuss the newly updated geocaching guidelines. I know a few of them raised and eyebrow or two. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
September 6th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The gang discuss the newly updated geocaching guidelines. I know a few of them raised and eyebrow or two.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 510 Show Notes
September 05,2017
Hello everyone,
Today we released updated geocache hiding guidelines with the goal of making the guidelines easier to read and understand. In addition to an improved layout and 15% fewer words (woo hoo!), we moved supporting material to our Help Center and added some changes or clarifications to specific guidelines.
The Geocaching Blog has much more detail about the updated guidelines. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions.
Yours in caching,
Chris Ronan
PR Manager
Geocaching HQ
The Update Geocaching Guidelines (All)
https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines
The Geocaching Blog
Updated Geocache Hiding Guidelines (Breakdown of Changes)
Updated Geocache Hiding Guidelines

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None here it is part of tonight’s show.. Stay tuned..
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
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First of all, I love you guys. I only wish we had a Canadian podcast. My name is not Greg and I do not have brown hair. However I was selected to participate in a virtual Cache. I am both honored and humbled to have been selected. I have only been caching for about a year and 1/2. I’m not sure why I was chosen but my best guess is because of my gadget cache’s.
I have put out 15 so far as well as 30 other type cache’s and pretty well anybody that visits the gadget caches gives me a favorite. I think I already have close to 500 favorite points. It takes me hours to build a gadget cache and I actually love putting out cache’s rather then finding them. I have only found aprox 300. Perhaps it is because I have no hair…lol, Happy caching my friends.
Larry
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:00:29 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-509-cacher-coffee-august-2017/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 03:34:48 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=809 August 30th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang discusses a bevy of geocaching issues in this month’s cacher coffee. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 509 Show Notes HHH / TAZ: Reintroduction of Virtuals (Virtual Rewards) Geocaching HQ has sent even more information. Here is the link. Introducing Virtual Rewards! SB: New (at least to me) calendar of events on the dashboard page. Updated the navs all together, page is looking much better. INFO: Stupid things we’ve done caching (aka we’ve made the mistakes, so you don’t have to!) If you weren’t ‘awarded’ a Virtual, where would you place it? – Fantasy caching here…. ——————————————————————- NEWS: None here it is part of tonight’s show.. Stay tuned.. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hi All, Thanks for the informative and entertaining podcast which I’ve listened too for some time now. Since I owned two Challenge geocaches I have had to consider what to do about cheats who claim to qualify for these caches. This has led me to widen my thoughts what other forms “cheating” there are in our favourite game. So for the purpose of discussion only I have come up with the following: Gordon comes up with a dozen excellent “Is it Cheating?” discussion points so we are going to use his email for next week’s show. Thanks to Gordon Goodall (Velosaurus) for the great idea. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed August 30th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang discusses a bevy of geocaching issues in this month’s cacher coffee. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at htt...
August 30th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The gang discusses a bevy of geocaching issues in this month’s cacher coffee.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 509 Show Notes
HHH / TAZ: Reintroduction of Virtuals (Virtual Rewards)
Geocaching HQ has sent even more information. Here is the link.
Introducing Virtual Rewards!

SB: New (at least to me) calendar of events on the dashboard page. Updated the navs all together, page is looking much better.
INFO:
Stupid things we’ve done caching (aka we’ve made the mistakes, so you don’t have to!)
If you weren’t ‘awarded’ a Virtual, where would you place it? – Fantasy caching here….
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Hi All,
Thanks for the informative and entertaining podcast which I’ve listened too for some time now. Since I owned two Challenge geocaches I have had to consider what to do about cheats who claim to qualify for these caches. This has led me to widen my thoughts what other forms “cheating” there are in our favourite game. So for the purpose of discussion only I have come up with the following:
Gordon comes up with a dozen excellent “Is it Cheating?” discussion points so we are going to use his email for next week’s show. Thanks to Gordon Goodall (Velosaurus) for the great idea.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 55:27 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-508-geocaching-events-recap/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 03:14:49 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=806 August 23rd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We almost didn’t have the show tonight due to a power failure in the area due to some severe thunderstorms blowing through. Fortunately the electric company is on the ball and we gained our power back with a few minutes to spare. Come join us as Scott Berks and Taz427 recall their adventures at some very nice geocaching events. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 508 Show Notes Scott Berks: Recap of West Bend Cache Bash 2017 TAZ: Recap of his trip to Washington ——————————————————————- NEWS: Magic the Gathering Trackable Win a Magic: The Gathering Trackable and explore IXALAN! Magic: The Gathering is the first, and most popular trading card game of all time. To celebrate the release of a new card set, they’ve teamed up with geocaching to release thousands of trackables to geocachers and fans all over the world! Magic fans and geocachers are invited to explore the newest plane of the Magic Multiverse, IXALAN! On your journey, discover dangerous dinosaurs and plundering pirates as you seek out caches around the globe. Take a Magic: The Gathering, IXALAN Treasure Piece trackable with you from cache to cache to reveal hidden secrets (and maybe some card previews). Share your latest find on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using the hashtags #MTGGeocachers and #MTGXLN. Enter to win a free trackable: Geocaching.com/Magic. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hello all, and especially to Sarah, our local host! I am just listening to your recent D/T rating discussion and have a few questions. If as a CO I’m getting a bit of log feedback that perhaps my rating is a touch low, at what point should I consider a change? Also, if I do change the rating, is that retroactive? (Do the stats change for people who’ve already found it?) Thank you for your time. I’ve only been a listener for about a month, but I’m really enjoying the show! Jacqueline (3Prettys) ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed August 23rd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We almost didn’t have the show tonight due to a power failure in the area due to some severe thunderstorms blowing through. Fortunately the electric company is on the ball and we gained ...
August 23rd, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We almost didn’t have the show tonight due to a power failure in the area due to some severe thunderstorms blowing through. Fortunately the electric company is on the ball and we gained our power back with a few minutes to spare. Come join us as Scott Berks and Taz427 recall their adventures at some very nice geocaching events.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 508 Show Notes
Scott Berks: Recap of West Bend Cache Bash 2017
TAZ: Recap of his trip to Washington
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NEWS:
Magic the Gathering Trackable
Win a Magic: The Gathering Trackable and explore IXALAN!

Magic: The Gathering is the first, and most popular trading card game of all time. To celebrate the release of a new card set, they’ve teamed up with geocaching to release thousands of trackables to geocachers and fans all over the world!
Magic fans and geocachers are invited to explore the newest plane of the Magic Multiverse, IXALAN! On your journey, discover dangerous dinosaurs and plundering pirates as you seek out caches around the globe. Take a Magic: The Gathering, IXALAN Treasure Piece trackable with you from cache to cache to reveal hidden secrets (and maybe some card previews). Share your latest find on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using the hashtags #MTGGeocachers and #MTGXLN.
Enter to win a free trackable: Geocaching.com/Magic.
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Hello all, and especially to Sarah, our local host!
I am just listening to your recent D/T rating discussion and have a few questions. If as a CO I’m getting a bit of log feedback that perhaps my rating is a touch low, at what point should I consider a change? Also, if I do change the rating, is that retroactive? (Do the stats change for people who’ve already found it?)
Thank you for your time. I’ve only been a listener for about a month, but I’m really enjoying the show!
Jacqueline (3Prettys)
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]]> Scott Berks clean 54:32 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-507-dealing-with-geocaching-difficulty-and-terrain/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 03:56:58 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=802 August 9th, 2017 We have a Geocaching Podcast First!!! Host Scott Berks went after a FTF live on the show and succeeded! Find out how close they almost came to NOT getting the FTF and by an unlikely set of geocachers. In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts discuss geocaching Difficulty and Terrain ratings as a response to the latest challenge from Captain Mary Hyde this week. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 507 Show Notes Difficulty and Terrain or D/T Geocaches are rated in two categories, each designated on a 5-point scale (in half-point increments). Difficulty relates to the mental challenge of finding a geocache, while Terrain describes the physical environment. Therefore, a D1/T1 rating would be the easiest geocache to find, while a D5/T5 difficulty/terrain rating would be the most difficult. Our Geocache Rating System can be used to help set the rating for your geocache. D/T Notes: Every geocache has a difficulty rating and a terrain rating on a 5-star scale. Ratings vary from one community to the next. A 3-star terrain in Banff, Canada, is a different experience than a 3-star terrain in Amsterdam, Holland. Please rate your cache accurately based on standards in your area and guidance in the table below. Tip: Event caches should always have a 1-star difficulty rating because it is easy for geocachers to “find” events. They are in plain sight or can be found in a few minutes of searching. It does not matter how difficult the event activities may be. Why it is so important to have an accurate D/T for geocaches? When geocachers fudge with D/T – Dos and Don’ts Choosing a D/T for a puzzle cache Geocache size Other and Unknown – perceived ideas of a geocache Ratings for difficulty and terrain https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=82 Geocache Rating System – ClayJar Networks http://www.clayjar.com/gcrs/ ——————————————————————- NEWS: Fourth “Message in a Bottle” was sent out on Monday Aug 7th. Ahoy mateys! It’s time to batten down the hatches, the final week is here! The lost treasure of Mary Hyde awaits. You must work alone this week August 7-13, to collect 25 gold coins individually on the Friend League and earn the final map piece souvenir! Earn extra gold coins for finding geocaches with high difficulty or terrain rating. If you earn map pieces one through four, the lost treasure will soon be yours… This week only we’re opening up all D and T ratings for Traditionals (excluding Premium only) in the Geocaching® app to all members! The lost treasure of Mary Hyde awaits ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hey guys, Greetings from the UK! We are enjoying a typical English summer – today it rained for 6 hours and the temperature reached the giddy heights of 61F!! I have been listening to your show for probably about 4 years now and really enjoy your banter and good advice. My other half, Tracy, and I have been Geocaching for about 8 years and we should get our 8000th cache this weekend! However, there is something that has to be said … SARAH – WHERE DO YOU COME FROM? References to being raised in England and referring to being English born and bred – so what on earth is a ‘kaysh’??!! According to the Oxford English Dictionary the word ‘cache’ is pronounced ‘/kaʃ/’ where the symbol ‘ʃ’ is pronounced ‘she’ and although the word ‘cache’ is not defined in terms of Geocaching the word Geocache is and the pronunciation of this is here, see https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/geocache which includes a pronunciation engine confirming the pronunciation. Come on chaps make her speak proper like what I does! Seriously, August 9th, 2017 We have a Geocaching Podcast First!!! Host Scott Berks went after a FTF live on the show and succeeded! Find out how close they almost came to NOT getting the FTF and by an unlikely set of geocachers.
August 9th, 2017
We have a Geocaching Podcast First!!! Host Scott Berks went after a FTF live on the show and succeeded! Find out how close they almost came to NOT getting the FTF and by an unlikely set of geocachers.
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The hosts discuss geocaching Difficulty and Terrain ratings as a response to the latest challenge from Captain Mary Hyde this week.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 507 Show Notes
Difficulty and Terrain or D/T
Geocaches are rated in two categories, each designated on a 5-point scale (in half-point increments). Difficulty relates to the mental challenge of finding a geocache, while Terrain describes the physical environment. Therefore, a D1/T1 rating would be the easiest geocache to find, while a D5/T5 difficulty/terrain rating would be the most difficult. Our Geocache Rating System can be used to help set the rating for your geocache.
D/T Notes:
Every geocache has a difficulty rating and a terrain rating on a 5-star scale.
Ratings vary from one community to the next. A 3-star terrain in Banff, Canada, is a different experience than a 3-star terrain in Amsterdam, Holland. Please rate your cache accurately based on standards in your area and guidance in the table below.
Tip: Event caches should always have a 1-star difficulty rating because it is easy for geocachers to “find” events. They are in plain sight or can be found in a few minutes of searching. It does not matter how difficult the event activities may be.
Why it is so important to have an accurate D/T for geocaches?
When geocachers fudge with D/T – Dos and Don’ts
Choosing a D/T for a puzzle cache
Geocache size Other and Unknown – perceived ideas of a geocache
Ratings for difficulty and terrain
https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=82
Geocache Rating System – ClayJar Networks
http://www.clayjar.com/gcrs/
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NEWS:
Fourth “Message in a Bottle” was sent out on Monday Aug 7th.
Ahoy mateys! It’s time to batten down the hatches, the final week is here!
The lost treasure of Mary Hyde awaits. You must work alone this week August 7-13, to collect 25 gold coins individually on the Friend League and earn the final map piece souvenir! Earn extra gold coins for finding geocaches with high difficulty or terrain rating. If you earn map pieces one through four, the lost treasure will soon be yours…
This week only we’re opening up all D and T ratings for Traditionals (excluding Premium only) in the Geocaching® app to all members!
The lost treasure of Mary Hyde awaits

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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
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Hey guys,
Greetings from the UK! We are enjoying a typical English summer – today it rained for 6 hours and the temperature reached the giddy heights of 61F!!
I have been listening to your show for probably about 4 years n...]]> Scott Berks clean 1:07:31 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-506-geocaching-multi-caches/ Thu, 03 Aug 2017 03:17:30 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=798 August 2nd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Since this week’s Captain Mary Hyde promotion deals with Multi-caches. We thought it would be appropriate to discuss in more detail what constitutes a multi geocache. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 506 Show Notes What is a Multi-cache? These geocaches involve two or more locations, with the final location being a physical container with a logbook inside. There are many variations, but typically once you’re at the first stage, you will receive a clue to the whereabouts of the second stage. The second stage will have a clue for the third, and so on. What is a Puzzle cache? Many new geocachers confuse multi caches with puzzle caches. So here is the difference. The “catch-all” of geocache types, this type may involve complicated puzzles that you will first need to solve to determine the correct coordinates. Mystery/Puzzle Caches often become the staging ground for new and unique geocaches that do not fit in another category. Icon most commonly used for ‘geo art’. (A series of puzzles which when viewed on the map, show a recognised image). This is also the icon used for challenge caches – where the container is at the location specified, but you are supposed to have ‘met’ the challenge before logging it. Differences between Multies and Puzzles? Pros and Cons? Pros Pro – Multi – Takes you on an adventure Cons Con – Multi – Multiple stages and a single smiley. A pain to change (if you have to move a location> ——————————————————————- NEWS: Third “Message in a Bottle” was sent out on Monday July 31st. Collect 35 gold coins to earn the third map piece souvenir You’re over halfway through your journey to find the lost treasure left behind by Captain Mary Hyde! Don’t forget to log your finds from last week in order to earn the second piece of the treasure map and prepare your crew for the next challenge. If you’re ready to earn the next piece of the map, then you’re encouraged to download the Geocaching® app. For this week Multi-caches have been unbarred, now all can access these caches at large. So, gather your crew and get ready to go! This week, July 31-August 6, work with your crew to collect 35 gold coins on the Friend League and earn the next map piece souvenir! Looking for treasure? Here lies the next clue! ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com I just wanted to share a couple of Milestones that I hit on Sunday in a single find. I found my 9th State of oldest state caches, completed the Jasmer, and found #3000 at GC9FF – Alvin’s Phone Line. It was an epic accomplishment! BroncoCole ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed August 2nd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Since this week’s Captain Mary Hyde promotion deals with Multi-caches. We thought it would be appropriate to discuss in more detail what constitutes a multi geocache.
August 2nd, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Since this week’s Captain Mary Hyde promotion deals with Multi-caches. We thought it would be appropriate to discuss in more detail what constitutes a multi geocache.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 506 Show Notes
What is a Multi-cache?
These geocaches involve two or more locations, with the final location being a physical container with a logbook inside. There are many variations, but typically once you’re at the first stage, you will receive a clue to the whereabouts of the second stage. The second stage will have a clue for the third, and so on.
What is a Puzzle cache?
Many new geocachers confuse multi caches with puzzle caches. So here is the difference.
The “catch-all” of geocache types, this type may involve complicated puzzles that you will first need to solve to determine the correct coordinates. Mystery/Puzzle Caches often become the staging ground for new and unique geocaches that do not fit in another category.
Icon most commonly used for ‘geo art’. (A series of puzzles which when viewed on the map, show a recognised image).
This is also the icon used for challenge caches – where the container is at the location specified, but you are supposed to have ‘met’ the challenge before logging it.
Differences between Multies and Puzzles?
Pros and Cons?
Pros
Pro – Multi – Takes you on an adventure
Cons
Con – Multi – Multiple stages and a single smiley. A pain to change (if you have to move a location>
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NEWS:
Third “Message in a Bottle” was sent out on Monday July 31st.
Collect 35 gold coins to earn the third map piece souvenir
You’re over halfway through your journey to find the lost treasure left behind by Captain Mary Hyde! Don’t forget to log your finds from last week in order to earn the second piece of the treasure map and prepare your crew for the next challenge.
If you’re ready to earn the next piece of the map, then you’re encouraged to download the Geocaching® app. For this week Multi-caches have been unbarred, now all can access these caches at large. So, gather your crew and get ready to go! This week, July 31-August 6, work with your crew to collect 35 gold coins on the Friend League and earn the next map piece souvenir!
Looking for treasure? Here lies the next clue!

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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
I just wanted to share a couple of Milestones that I hit on Sunday in a single find. I found my 9th State of oldest state caches, completed the Jasmer, and found #3000 at GC9FF – Alvin’s Phone Line. It was an epic accomplishment!
BroncoCole
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http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=794 July 26th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: InfoFerret is taking a well deserved night off but fear not Mr. Scott Berks is back from his summer hiatus! Tonight we discuss the difference in Muggles of today and from years past within geocaching. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 505 Show Notes When out geocaching it is bound to happen. An encounter is inevitable and how you conduct yourself will in many cases dictate how the encounter will end. No we are not talking about wildlife this time but muggles. Just being prepared will help. In years past: Geocaching was a much more secretive activity which dictated more seclusive techniques to keep away from muggles. The main tool of the time was an actual GPS unit. Was a time of higher overall paranoia and suspicion of everyone. Geocachers worked on stealth when it came to finding a geocache in a muggle prone environment. It was not uncommon to have clothing items and props to help blend into the area when geocaching. Example: construction vests, hardhat and tags, clipboard, etc. Muggles of the present: A bit less paranoid of people in general. Are getting more familiar with people playing augmented reality games on their smartphones: Ex. Ingress or Pokemon Go, etc. Still suspicious of geocache containers We encourage geocaching with confidence instead of stealth and looking to see if someone is looking at you. ——————————————————————- NEWS: Second “Message in a Bottle” was sent out on Monday July 24th. Sail alone to collect 10 gold coins and earn the second map piece souvenir Ahoy matey’s! Your journey has begun with one piece of the map, but three souvenirs remain for you to unwrap. So this week, don’t be afraid to take the lead, to earn the next map piece you already have everything that you need! Find a trackable or drop one anew, you’ll earn 10 coins for every one that you do. Individually collect 10 gold coins from July 24-30 to earn the second map piece souvenir! Savvy? The journey’s begun and your ship’s underway! ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com I wrote when Andy was spending too much time criticizing the Geocaching App, so it is right and proper to acknowledge the good things in life as well. And by that I mean that Andy has gone above and beyond to demonstrate marked appreciation for the current efforts of geocaching.com. I agree that journalism should present the good and the bad, and it is one of your responsibilities to point out deficiencies, or better, suggest continued improvements. I also agree that the geocaching app is not Cachly, GSAK, or one of the more favored geocaching apps, but it does hit the mark for basic caching and has made significant improvements in the recent past. Kudos to them for their continued efforts, and kudos to Andy for acknowledging the good and the bad. Thanks for all you do for geocaching! Merlin1392 ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed July 26th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: InfoFerret is taking a well deserved night off but fear not Mr. Scott Berks is back from his summer hiatus! Tonight we discuss the difference in Muggles of today and from years past within...
July 26th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
InfoFerret is taking a well deserved night off but fear not Mr. Scott Berks is back from his summer hiatus! Tonight we discuss the difference in Muggles of today and from years past within geocaching.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 505 Show Notes
When out geocaching it is bound to happen. An encounter is inevitable and how you conduct yourself will in many cases dictate how the encounter will end. No we are not talking about wildlife this time but muggles. Just being prepared will help.
In years past:
Geocaching was a much more secretive activity which dictated more seclusive techniques to keep away from muggles.
The main tool of the time was an actual GPS unit.
Was a time of higher overall paranoia and suspicion of everyone.
Geocachers worked on stealth when it came to finding a geocache in a muggle prone environment.
It was not uncommon to have clothing items and props to help blend into the area when geocaching.
Example: construction vests, hardhat and tags, clipboard, etc.
Muggles of the present:
A bit less paranoid of people in general.
Are getting more familiar with people playing augmented reality games on their smartphones: Ex. Ingress or Pokemon Go, etc.
Still suspicious of geocache containers
We encourage geocaching with confidence instead of stealth and looking to see if someone is looking at you.
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NEWS:
Second “Message in a Bottle” was sent out on Monday July 24th.
Sail alone to collect 10 gold coins and earn the second map piece souvenir
Ahoy matey’s! Your journey has begun with one piece of the map, but three souvenirs remain for you to unwrap. So this week, don’t be afraid to take the lead, to earn the next map piece you already have everything that you need!
Find a trackable or drop one anew, you’ll earn 10 coins for every one that you do. Individually collect 10 gold coins from July 24-30 to earn the second map piece souvenir! Savvy?
The journey’s begun and your ship’s underway!

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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
I wrote when Andy was spending too much time criticizing the Geocaching App, so it is right and proper to acknowledge the good things in life as well. And by that I mean that Andy has gone above and beyond to demonstrate marked appreciation for the current efforts of geocaching.com.
I agree that journalism should present the good and the bad, and it is one of your responsibilities to point out deficiencies, or better, suggest continued improvements. I also agree that the geocaching app is not Cachly, GSAK, or one of the more favored geocaching apps, but it does hit the mark for basic caching and has made significant improvements in the recent past.
Kudos to them for their continued efforts, and kudos to Andy for acknowledging the good and the bad.]]> Scott Berks clean 1:03:49 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-504-july-2017-cacher-coffee/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 03:16:48 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=791 July 192th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We have our monthly Cacher Coffee were we kick back, enjoy a libation and discuss geocaching subjects of interest. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 504 Show Notes Stories from our GCPC Hosts: Easy Access: https://www.geocaching.com/play/friendleague Geocachers to unite in the Maritimes http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1485683-geocachers-to-unite-in-the-maritimes Quick read: Diligent police work ends in empty geocaching container http://www.aberdeennews.com/news/local/quick-read-diligent-police-work-ends-in-empty-geocaching-container/article_d60a5fb2-667c-11e7-bd7f-0b9b4d3580ce.html Talk about a whole lot of nothing of a report. – HHH Forest Sprite Beacon: A Night Time Geocaching Device launches Kickstarter Campaign! http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3418881 Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1168705088/forest-sprite-beacon-night-time-geocaching-and HHH Thoughts — If anything looks this much like a bomb to the public I could see this instantly being a problem. ——————————————————————- NEWS: First “Message in a Bottle” was sent out on Monday July 17th. Collect 30 gold coins to earn the first map piece souvenir Buccaneers unite! With pirate events behind us, it is time to gather your crew and set sail. We received a second message in a bottle signed by the infamous Mary Hyde. This week you need all your seaworthy men and women. On the Friend League collect a combined total of 30 gold coins from July 17 to July 23 together with your crew to earn the souvenir with the first map piece! You have (1) new message in a bottle! ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hello fellow geocaching podcasters! I have made a travel bug whose mission is to get to all of the hosts of the geocaching podcasts. Information about each podcast is included on the travel bug page, https://coord.info/TB7J1MQ. Feel free to follow along with its travels or mention it on your show if you like. I hope it makes it to each and every one of you. Keep up all the great work you all do on your podcasts! Sherminator18 from Geocache Talk ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed July 192th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We have our monthly Cacher Coffee were we kick back, enjoy a libation and discuss geocaching subjects of interest. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
July 192th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We have our monthly Cacher Coffee were we kick back, enjoy a libation and discuss geocaching subjects of interest.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 504 Show Notes
Stories from our GCPC Hosts:
Easy Access:
https://www.geocaching.com/play/friendleague
Geocachers to unite in the Maritimes
http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1485683-geocachers-to-unite-in-the-maritimes
Quick read: Diligent police work ends in empty geocaching container
http://www.aberdeennews.com/news/local/quick-read-diligent-police-work-ends-in-empty-geocaching-container/article_d60a5fb2-667c-11e7-bd7f-0b9b4d3580ce.html
Talk about a whole lot of nothing of a report. – HHH
Forest Sprite Beacon: A Night Time Geocaching Device launches Kickstarter Campaign!
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3418881
Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1168705088/forest-sprite-beacon-night-time-geocaching-and
HHH Thoughts — If anything looks this much like a bomb to the public I could see this instantly being a problem.
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NEWS:
First “Message in a Bottle” was sent out on Monday July 17th.
Collect 30 gold coins to earn the first map piece souvenir
Buccaneers unite! With pirate events behind us, it is time to gather your crew and set sail.
We received a second message in a bottle signed by the infamous Mary Hyde. This week you need all your seaworthy men and women. On the Friend League collect a combined total of 30 gold coins from July 17 to July 23 together with your crew to earn the souvenir with the first map piece!
You have (1) new message in a bottle!

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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Hello fellow geocaching podcasters!
I have made a travel bug whose mission is to get to all of the hosts of the geocaching podcasts. Information about each podcast is included on the travel bug page, https://coord.info/TB7J1MQ. Feel free to follow along with its travels or mention it on your show if you like. I hope it makes it to each and every one of you.
Keep up all the great work you all do on your podcasts!
Sherminator18 from Geocache Talk
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]]> Scott Berks clean 49:26 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-503-new-geocaching-friend-league-and-geocaching-community/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 03:13:10 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=787 July 12th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Chad is out “On Assignment” so Sarah T-S and Headhardhat and Scott Berks discuss the new Geocaching Friend League and what exactly is the Geocaching Community. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 503 Show Notes Hello everyone, I want to give you a quick heads up about today’s Geocaching.com update. The release includes the website’s newest feature: Friend League. The Friend League is a leaderboard that shows geocaching activity of you and your geocaching friends. If you log a cache or attend an event, you collect points in the form of gold coins. This feature goes hand in hand with The Lost Treasure of Mary Hyde. To earn the souvenir with the first map piece, you and your crew have to collect 30 gold coins during July 17-23. (Read more about the Mary Hyde souvenirs on the Geocaching Blog.) The rules for earning gold coins change every Monday at 5 am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time), Noon UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). At that time, the Friend League will refresh and the gold coin count goes back to zero. Friend League is a test feature. We’ll evaluate usage and feedback during The Lost Treasure of Mary Hyde before deciding how this functionality might be used in the future. Yours in caching, Chris Ronan PR Manager Geocaching HQ Pirates on the lookout: Introducing the Friend League Pirates on the lookout: Introducing the Friend League Play Friend League https://www.geocaching.com/play/friendleague Geocaching Community What is Community? ——————————————————————- NEWS: Nothing this week. ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Nothing this week. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed July 12th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Chad is out “On Assignment” so Sarah T-S and Headhardhat and Scott Berks discuss the new Geocaching Friend League and what exactly is the Geocaching Community. Be sure to check it out!
July 12th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Chad is out “On Assignment” so Sarah T-S and Headhardhat and Scott Berks discuss the new Geocaching Friend League and what exactly is the Geocaching Community.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 503 Show Notes
Hello everyone,
I want to give you a quick heads up about today’s Geocaching.com update. The release includes the website’s newest feature: Friend League.
The Friend League is a leaderboard that shows geocaching activity of you and your geocaching friends. If you log a cache or attend an event, you collect points in the form of gold coins.
This feature goes hand in hand with The Lost Treasure of Mary Hyde. To earn the souvenir with the first map piece, you and your crew have to collect 30 gold coins during July 17-23. (Read more about the Mary Hyde souvenirs on the Geocaching Blog.)
The rules for earning gold coins change every Monday at 5 am PDT (Pacific Daylight Time), Noon UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). At that time, the Friend League will refresh and the gold coin count goes back to zero.
Friend League is a test feature. We’ll evaluate usage and feedback during The Lost Treasure of Mary Hyde before deciding how this functionality might be used in the future.
Yours in caching,
Chris Ronan
PR Manager
Geocaching HQ
Pirates on the lookout: Introducing the Friend League
Pirates on the lookout: Introducing the Friend League

Play Friend League
https://www.geocaching.com/play/friendleague
Geocaching Community
What is Community?
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Nothing this week.
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Nothing this week.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:00:40 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-502-geocaching-hydration-tips/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:02:43 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=784 July 5th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s extremely hot in the US and different parts of the world. Thought it would be good to not only remind everyone to stay hydrated when geocaching but also to actually discuss what hydration is and give good advice for keeping it with your outdoor activities. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 502 Show Notes 10 WARNING SIGNS THAT YOUR BODY IS LACKING WATER 10 WARNING SIGNS THAT YOUR BODY IS LACKING WATER The benefits of drinking water https://www.pinterest.com/pin/526991593882084324/ 6 Foods That Keep You Hydrated https://www.pinterest.com/pin/55591376633561379/ Best Hydration Packs http://bestreviews.com/5-best-hydration-packs Best CamelBaks http://bestreviews.com/best-camelbaks Bottled Water Tips Zip Ties Paracord Water Bottle Holder https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AZJfWxsfM5D8jg9Bta7fxsjkCi2Rer7iu0_WBN9SUNj0aCgnCkVFI0E/ Leaving water along your trail so that you don’t have to carry the entire trip WATER Tips and Suggestions Just remember to take some with you! And drink it! NEWS: Podcacher #600 Episode Message ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Nothing this week. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed July 5th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s extremely hot in the US and different parts of the world. Thought it would be good to not only remind everyone to stay hydrated when geocaching but also to actually discuss what hydrat...
July 5th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
It’s extremely hot in the US and different parts of the world. Thought it would be good to not only remind everyone to stay hydrated when geocaching but also to actually discuss what hydration is and give good advice for keeping it with your outdoor activities.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 502 Show Notes
10 WARNING SIGNS THAT YOUR BODY IS LACKING WATER
10 WARNING SIGNS THAT YOUR BODY IS LACKING WATER

The benefits of drinking water
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/526991593882084324/
6 Foods That Keep You Hydrated
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/55591376633561379/
Best Hydration Packs
http://bestreviews.com/5-best-hydration-packs
Best CamelBaks
http://bestreviews.com/best-camelbaks
Bottled Water Tips
Zip Ties
Paracord Water Bottle Holder
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AZJfWxsfM5D8jg9Bta7fxsjkCi2Rer7iu0_WBN9SUNj0aCgnCkVFI0E/
Leaving water along your trail so that you don’t have to carry the entire trip
WATER Tips and Suggestions
Just remember to take some with you! And drink it!
NEWS:
Podcacher #600 Episode Message
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
Nothing this week.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:00:51 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-501-issues-with-geocaching-reviewers-and-more/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 03:30:52 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=779 June 21st, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: the gang discuss the issue of possible consequences if you talk too boldly to geocaching.com and if you ever really should? Plus what type of issues geocachers have with Reviewers and more. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 501 Show Notes What does it take to become a reviewer: https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=87&pgid=278 Issues Geocachers Have With Reviewers I the geocacher do not get what I want with my new attempt to hide a geocache (instant conflict). But geocacher XYZ was able to hide their geocache, why can’t I? (differences in reviewer thinking, placements, interpretation of the guidelines, etc) God Mode – Cuz I said So Reviewers that dictate law because they can Retort with facts (tons of facts) and not blatant flaming More NEWS: Nothing this week ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com I don’t think I started listening until 2008, but I do recall listening via TalkShoe. I swear I remember when Darryl joined, but that might have been my listening to the back catalog when catching up. Congrats on 500! Happy Trails! Dave / DudleyGrunt Hey guys (and gals), This is GeekBoy.from.Illinois. I’ve been geocaching since July 3rd, 2006. While listening to your show #500, I heard you ask how long we had been listening. I started listening to Xpunkx back around show #5-10. I would call into Talkshoe almost every week to participate, and when I was near a computer, I would be in the chatroom. Way back at some point in the past, before Montu Rider joined the team, I was a silent member of the crew. I would monitor the chats and add questions & comments to the show notes so that Andy & Darryl didn’t have to watch both all the time. I kept up doing that all the way up until they moved away from Talkshoe. At several points it was debated if I should become an active host, but initially, Andy & Darryl were both in EST and I was in CST, it wasn’t a great fit. Then after Scott Berks came along, he is just a stone’s throw away from me, so I left the opportunities to geocachers from different areas to get a better distribution. I will have to dig through my old iTunes library to see how far back I still have episodes saved, as for a long time, I wasn’t ever deleting them. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed June 21st, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: the gang discuss the issue of possible consequences if you talk too boldly to geocaching.com and if you ever really should? Plus what type of issues geocachers have with Reviewers and more...
June 21st, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
the gang discuss the issue of possible consequences if you talk too boldly to geocaching.com and if you ever really should? Plus what type of issues geocachers have with Reviewers and more.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 501 Show Notes
What does it take to become a reviewer:
https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=87&pgid=278
Issues Geocachers Have With Reviewers
I the geocacher do not get what I want with my new attempt to hide a geocache
(instant conflict).
But geocacher XYZ was able to hide their geocache, why can’t I?
(differences in reviewer thinking, placements, interpretation of the guidelines, etc)
God Mode – Cuz I said So
Reviewers that dictate law because they can
Retort with facts (tons of facts) and not blatant flaming
More
NEWS:
Nothing this week
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GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
I don’t think I started listening until 2008, but I do recall listening via TalkShoe. I swear I remember when Darryl joined, but that might have been my listening to the back catalog when catching up.
Congrats on 500!
Happy Trails!
Dave / DudleyGrunt
Hey guys (and gals), This is GeekBoy.from.Illinois. I’ve been geocaching since July 3rd, 2006. While listening to your show #500, I heard you ask how long we had been listening. I started listening to Xpunkx back around show #5-10. I would call into Talkshoe almost every week to participate, and when I was near a computer, I would be in the chatroom. Way back at some point in the past, before Montu Rider joined the team, I was a silent member of the crew. I would monitor the chats and add questions & comments to the show notes so that Andy & Darryl didn’t have to watch both all the time. I kept up doing that all the way up until they moved away from Talkshoe. At several points it was debated if I should become an active host, but initially, Andy & Darryl were both in EST and I was in CST, it wasn’t a great fit. Then after Scott Berks came along, he is just a stone’s throw away from me, so I left the opportunities to geocachers from different areas to get a better distribution. I will have to dig through my old iTunes library to see how far back I still have episodes saved, as for a long time, I wasn’t ever deleting them.
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http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=771 June 14th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s our 500th episode and even though our reunion show will be in another month or two I thought it would be fun to go over the GCPC history plus there is a ton of geocaching content to go through as well. Plus we have an unexpected but very welcome Scott Berks stop in and add his thoughts and insights to the show. Enjoy. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 500 Show Notes History OF The Geocaching Podcast ——————————————————————- The Hosts of GCPC XpunkX (2007 – 2013 – 6yrs.) Darrylw4 (2007 – 2014 – 7yrs.) Montu Rider (2010 – 2011 – 1yr.) GeekBoy.from.Illinois -Talk Shoe Monitor Geocaching Question of the Day segment – The Bad Cop – LookOut Lisa Headhardhat (2011 – present – 6yrs.+) Dave Kent (2013 -2014 – 1 yr.) Scott Berks (2013 – present – 4yrs.+) Corey Stephens (2013 -2016 – 3yrs.) Chad Courtney (2014 – present – 3yrs.+) Sarah Teesdale-Spittle (2016 – present- 1yr.+) NEWS: Hello Headhardhat, We would appreciate if you could take a moment to answer just a few questions about geocaching so we can better serve you. We promise it will only take a minute. Thanks for your help! Your friends at Geocaching HQ Take the survey http://click.communication.geocaching.com/?qs=536857ac4283b572220435acf87b8f22a0ead5aafff2e8e1fd1d9940474726d6c57fb65e181b3dbcd2c6b8c07a33e933 ——————————————————————- The latest update includes more improvements to core functionality to the Geocaching® app and a few cool additions too… First up, we’ve added DNF’s to the map! As a new feature to the Geocaching® app, we’re excited to see the caches we missed, so we can get back out there turn those frowns upside down. Once you find a cache you previously DNF’d, the yellow smiley will replace the DNF icon. DNF’s (Did Not Finds) will now have a separate icon making them easy to see on both the map and in Lists. DNF’s are not always fun to log, but we like to use them as motivation to try again! Plus, they’re helpful to both the community and cache owner. Oftentimes it’s the journey to ground zero that’s the adventure, so log your DNF’s with pride. Add a comment below and share your best DNF story with other geocachers! Next, we want you to know that we’ve been listening. After all, geocaching exists because of you, our community! That’s why we’re pleased to announce that you can now view Attributes in the app. A feature that many of you have been requesting! The cache details page will display up to 5 Attributes with the ability to view more on a separate screen. Additionally, when saving cache info for offline use, Attributes will be included. If you’re just joining the geocaching adventure, Attributes communicate what to expect at a cache location. For example, if a geocache requires tree climbing, you’ll see the tree icon. Attributes denote permissions, equipment required, hazards, terrain conditions, and more. Attributes are great for planning cache outings so that you can be prepared to earn that smiley! As with all of our releases, we also make other small improvements and fix bugs. The 5.4 update includes an improved process for saving offline lists, easy access to the Help Center from the app, and more. Head to the Geocaching Forums to read about these updates. We’d love to hear what you’re most excited about from the 5.4 release. Tell us in the comments below! ——————————————————————- GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com Hello Geocaching Podcasters: In response to the discussion about souvenirs in episode 499, I think that Munzee and other location based games may be generating peer pressure on Geocaching.com to create souvenirs. June 14th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s our 500th episode and even though our reunion show will be in another month or two I thought it would be fun to go over the GCPC history plus there is a ton of geocaching content to g...
June 14th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
It’s our 500th episode and even though our reunion show will be in another month or two I thought it would be fun to go over the GCPC history plus there is a ton of geocaching content to go through as well. Plus we have an unexpected but very welcome Scott Berks stop in and add his thoughts and insights to the show. Enjoy.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 500 Show Notes
History OF The Geocaching Podcast
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The Hosts of GCPC
XpunkX (2007 – 2013 – 6yrs.)
Darrylw4 (2007 – 2014 – 7yrs.)
Montu Rider (2010 – 2011 – 1yr.)
GeekBoy.from.Illinois -Talk Shoe Monitor
Geocaching Question of the Day segment – The Bad Cop
– LookOut Lisa
Headhardhat (2011 – present – 6yrs.+)
Dave Kent (2013 -2014 – 1 yr.)
Scott Berks (2013 – present – 4yrs.+)
Corey Stephens (2013 -2016 – 3yrs.)
Chad Courtney (2014 – present – 3yrs.+)
Sarah Teesdale-Spittle (2016 – present- 1yr.+)
NEWS:
Hello Headhardhat,
We would appreciate if you could take a moment to answer just a few questions about geocaching so we can better serve you. We promise it will only take a minute.
Thanks for your help!
Your friends at Geocaching HQ
Take the survey
http://click.communication.geocaching.com/?qs=536857ac4283b572220435acf87b8f22a0ead5aafff2e8e1fd1d9940474726d6c57fb65e181b3dbcd2c6b8c07a33e933
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The latest update includes more improvements to core functionality to the Geocaching® app and a few cool additions too…
First up, we’ve added DNF’s to the map! As a new feature to the Geocaching® app, we’re excited to see the caches we missed, so we can get back out there turn those frowns upside down. Once you find a cache you previously DNF’d, the yellow smiley will replace the DNF icon. DNF’s (Did Not Finds) will now have a separate icon making them easy to see on both the map and in Lists.
DNF’s are not always fun to log, but we like to use them as motivation to try again! Plus, they’re helpful to both the community and cache owner. Oftentimes it’s the journey to ground zero that’s the adventure, so log your DNF’s with pride. Add a comment below and share your best DNF story with other geocachers!
Next, we want you to know that we’ve been listening. After all, geocaching exists because of you, our community! That’s why we’re pleased to announce that you can now view Attributes in the app. A feature that many of you have been requesting!
The cache details page will display up to 5 Attributes with the ability to view more on a separate screen. Additionally, when saving cache info for offline use, Attributes will be included.
If you’re just joining the geocaching adventure, Attributes communicate what to expect at a cache location. For example, if a geocache requires tree climbing, you’ll see the tree icon.]]> Scott Berks clean 1:08:51 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-499-geocaching-coms-souvenirs-past-and-present/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:59:52 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=761 June 7th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: With the soon to be 2017 Summer Promotion on the near horizon. We thought it would be a great time to go over what this entails and review over souvenirs of the past. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 499 Show Notes All Geocaching.com Souvenirs https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=89&pgid=792#eventsouvenirs2017 Geocaching’s 2017 summer promotion. Greetings, fellow treasure seekers! It’s time to give you a heads up about Geocaching’s 2017 summer promotion. Spanning the globe and the seven seas, all ages can enjoy geocaching in a fun, new way this summer. The infamous Captain Mary Hyde is challenging geocachers to build a crew and claim the treasure unknown! Her ship, The Golden Cache, was the fiercest, and the bearded buccaneers and sea legged sailors reported to her. Legend has it that she ruled the high seas for many years, and found no shortage of riches throughout her reign. We’ve come upon a battered letter, found in a bottle on the shore near Geocaching HQ, with the infamous crest of Captain Mary Hyde. It seems there is one last treasure yet to be found. Make yer way through a four week souvenir journey to find the lost treasure of Mary Hyde. Up to six digital souvenir moments are up for grabs, and on Geocaching.com is something new to be had… July 15-16 – Build your crew by attending or hosting an event and earn a souvenir. The more friends you have on Geocaching.com, the easier it will be to keep sailing on… July 17-23 – Though the treasure may seem far away, if you work together you’ll earn the first map piece one day. July 24-30 – Don’t be afraid to take the lead, to earn the next map piece you already have everything that you need. July 31-August 6 – When you work with a crew, earning the third map piece becomes easier to do. August 7-13 – Challenge yourself to earn the last piece, or else the search for lost treasure will never cease. Visit the Geocaching Blog for more about Captain Mary Hyde and her lost treasure. More clues are forthcoming in the coming weeks as the mystery unfolds. NEWS: GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed June 7th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: With the soon to be 2017 Summer Promotion on the near horizon. We thought it would be a great time to go over what this entails and review over souvenirs of the past.
June 7th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
With the soon to be 2017 Summer Promotion on the near horizon. We thought it would be a great time to go over what this entails and review over souvenirs of the past.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 499 Show Notes
All Geocaching.com Souvenirs
https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=89&pgid=792#eventsouvenirs2017
Geocaching’s 2017 summer promotion.
Greetings, fellow treasure seekers!
It’s time to give you a heads up about Geocaching’s 2017 summer promotion.
Spanning the globe and the seven seas, all ages can enjoy geocaching in a fun, new way this summer. The infamous Captain Mary Hyde is challenging geocachers to build a crew and claim the treasure unknown!
Her ship, The Golden Cache, was the fiercest, and the bearded buccaneers and sea legged sailors reported to her. Legend has it that she ruled the high seas for many years, and found no shortage of riches throughout her reign.
We’ve come upon a battered letter, found in a bottle on the shore near Geocaching HQ, with the infamous crest of Captain Mary Hyde.
It seems there is one last treasure yet to be found. Make yer way through a four week souvenir journey to find the lost treasure of Mary Hyde. Up to six digital souvenir moments are up for grabs, and on Geocaching.com is something new to be had…
July 15-16 – Build your crew by attending or hosting an event and earn a souvenir. The more friends you have on Geocaching.com, the easier it will be to keep sailing on…
July 17-23 – Though the treasure may seem far away, if you work together you’ll earn the first map piece one day.
July 24-30 – Don’t be afraid to take the lead, to earn the next map piece you already have everything that you need.
July 31-August 6 – When you work with a crew, earning the third map piece becomes easier to do.
August 7-13 – Challenge yourself to earn the last piece, or else the search for lost treasure will never cease.
Visit the Geocaching Blog for more about Captain Mary Hyde and her lost treasure. More clues are forthcoming in the coming weeks as the mystery unfolds.
NEWS:
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GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:07:45 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-498-may-2017-cacher-coffee/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:14:57 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=758 May 31st, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC hosts get together, drink some libations and discuss just about anything geocaching with this month’s cacher coffee. Stop on by and give us a listen. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 498 Show Notes Chad’s Worldwind Geocaching Tour 2017 Sarah’s Stories Evince is no more… A reminder that if you use Evince as the checker in any of your mystery caches you need to find an alternative. Sadly this is apparently because the founder and website owner is deceased http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php… If you are attempting to solve such a cache and need to verify coordinates a polite message to the owner explaining the situation and asking them to check them for you is appropriate. Archiving of Locationless caches… https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=890 HeadHardHat’s Discussions HACK YOUR HIKE WITH THIS ARDUINO PUZZLE GEOCACHE Hack Your Hike with this Arduino Puzzle Geocache NEWS: GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to: GCPCMailbag@gmail.com My name is Michael Egan, and I’m emailing you on behalf of MaritimeInjuryCenter.com. In light of National Drowning Month (May), I was hoping you might have some room for our information on The Geocaching Podcast. A little about myself: I served US Marine Corp and US Navy units in The Gulf War. During shipboard firefighting training, I severely injured my knee on an open scuttlebutt. Later on during my service in the Persian Gulf, I became ill and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, likely due to toxic chemical exposure. I’m now a Disabled Veteran. I help Maritime Injury Center in advocating for mariners, merchant marines and veterans alike. Now more than ever, I think it’s important everybody to understand the significance of the Jones Act and how it affects people lost at sea. You can find out more about the Jones Act at maritimeinjurycenter.com/jones-act/. I applaud that work you’ve done at geocachingpodcast.com. For National Drowning Month, I would ask that you consider including Maritime Injury Center as a resource, supporting both maritime workers and our armed forces. If you have questions or need copy, please let me know. If I don’t hear back, is it okay to try again in a week or so? All the very best, Michael Semper Fi Michael K. Egan USN Petty Officer 3rd Class Disabled Veteran ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed May 31st, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC hosts get together, drink some libations and discuss just about anything geocaching with this month’s cacher coffee. Stop on by and give us a listen. Be sure to check it out!
May 31st, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The GCPC hosts get together, drink some libations and discuss just about anything geocaching with this month’s cacher coffee. Stop on by and give us a listen.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 498 Show Notes
Chad’s Worldwind Geocaching Tour 2017
Sarah’s Stories
Evince is no more…
A reminder that if you use Evince as the checker in any of your mystery caches you need to find an alternative. Sadly this is apparently because the founder and website owner is deceased http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php… If you are attempting to solve such a cache and need to verify coordinates a polite message to the owner explaining the situation and asking them to check them for you is appropriate.
Archiving of Locationless caches…
https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=890
HeadHardHat’s Discussions
HACK YOUR HIKE WITH THIS ARDUINO PUZZLE GEOCACHE
Hack Your Hike with this Arduino Puzzle Geocache
NEWS:
GCPC Mailbag…Send your geocaching email to:
GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
My name is Michael Egan, and I’m emailing you on behalf of MaritimeInjuryCenter.com. In light of National Drowning Month (May), I was hoping you might have some room for our information on The Geocaching Podcast.
A little about myself: I served US Marine Corp and US Navy units in The Gulf War. During shipboard firefighting training, I severely injured my knee on an open scuttlebutt. Later on during my service in the Persian Gulf, I became ill and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, likely due to toxic chemical exposure. I’m now a Disabled Veteran.
I help Maritime Injury Center in advocating for mariners, merchant marines and veterans alike. Now more than ever, I think it’s important everybody to understand the significance of the Jones Act and how it affects people lost at sea. You can find out more about the Jones Act at maritimeinjurycenter.com/jones-act/.
I applaud that work you’ve done at geocachingpodcast.com. For National Drowning Month, I would ask that you consider including Maritime Injury Center as a resource, supporting both maritime workers and our armed forces.
If you have questions or need copy, please let me know. If I don’t hear back, is it okay to try again in a week or so?
All the very best,
Michael
Semper Fi
Michael K. Egan
USN Petty Officer 3rd Class Disabled Veteran
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]]> Scott Berks clean 59:18 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-497-geocaching-dashboard-and-profile-update/ Thu, 18 May 2017 03:26:13 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=754 May 17th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC crew discuss the new additions and updates for the Geocaching.com website and app. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 497 Show Notes Make friends with the updated Profile and Dashboard Make friends with the updated Profile and Dashboard Core improvements to the Geocaching® app Core improvements to the Geocaching® app GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. From Al Van Dyke (unclecacher) Just thought I’d share with you my favorite muggle story. Two of us were caching a series along a levy on the Ohio river that had a hike bike trail along the top. As we were hunting one of the containers, a man and woman (husband and wife?) came walking by. The person I was caching with was brand new to caching, so he just continued searching as if they were not there (muggle unaware). As they approached the lady asked me what we were doing. Probably because I had stopped hunting when I noticed them approaching waiting for them to pass before continuing my search. Before I could reply, the man said to her “Oh, they’re geocaching”. I would have liked to ask him if he was a cacher or, if not, how he knew about it. But they just kept walking right past me making it obvious they had no desire to stop and chat. That day I learned sometimes the best way to deal with muggles is to just ignore them and plunge ahead. NEWS: ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed May 17th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC crew discuss the new additions and updates for the Geocaching.com website and app. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
May 17th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The GCPC crew discuss the new additions and updates for the Geocaching.com website and app.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 497 Show Notes
Make friends with the updated Profile and Dashboard
Make friends with the updated Profile and Dashboard

Core improvements to the Geocaching® app
Core improvements to the Geocaching® app

GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
Send us your emails!
Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones
Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond.
From Al Van Dyke (unclecacher)
Just thought I’d share with you my favorite muggle story. Two of us were caching a series along a levy on the Ohio river that had a hike bike trail along the top. As we were hunting one of the containers, a man and woman (husband and wife?) came walking by.
The person I was caching with was brand new to caching, so he just continued searching as if they were not there (muggle unaware). As they approached the lady asked me what we were doing. Probably because I had stopped hunting when I noticed them approaching waiting for them to pass before continuing my search.
Before I could reply, the man said to her “Oh, they’re geocaching”. I would have liked to ask him if he was a cacher or, if not, how he knew about it. But they just kept walking right past me making it obvious they had no desire to stop and chat. That day I learned sometimes the best way to deal with muggles is to just ignore them and plunge ahead.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 51:54 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-496-geocaching-muggles-over-the-years/ Thu, 11 May 2017 03:01:26 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=749 May 10th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC hosts discuss the delicate situations when geocaching muggles are involved. What is a Muggle and why should geocachers be cautious around them? Find out with us as we talk about this. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 496 Show Notes How To Deal With Geocaching Muggles Muggle Wiki – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muggle What is a muggle? A muggle in geocaching terms is a person who does not know what geocaching is. In their eyes we can look odd, crazy, or even suspicious. A general thinking about muggles: From the Forums: “I’m pretty new to Geocaching, so I’m hoping the community can help explain something to me – why the general feeling that Geocaching must be hidden from Muggles? Is it just because of how often non-players may steal/damage/move a cache? Or is it an exclusivity thing? Thanks!” Theft or vandalization of geocaches. How has muggles changed over the years. Discussion: Geocaching when it was a more secret game. Being much more covert back then Types of Muggles – a sort of classification: The Oblivious Muggle This type of muggle just goes along it’s daily life completely oblivious of geocaching as a whole. They are most likely to just stumble upon you while geocaching. Usually too wrapped up with what they are doing to even notice you. The Semi-Curious Muggle These muggles are fairly aware of their surroundings and may notice a geocacher if they are not known to them. They may catch your body language and just out of curiosity may come up to you and ask what you are doing. The Lingerer Muggle These are one of the most frustrating muggles to geocachers. Lingerers usually stand or sit right next to a geocache minding their own business. When this happens you have to just wait until they leave before approaching ground zero. “Murphy’s Law of muggles: If there is a muggle anywhere within 500ft of a geocache, they will be standing at ground zero” The Whistle Blower This is the muggle geocachers dread. It is usually the nosey neighbor that has to know every person walking up and down the street. They start to panic if an unfamiliar car of person is in their field of view and they are also the first people to call the police just because they can. Note some whistleblowers call the police just to be recognized as a good citizen and won’t think twice calling the authorities just to be in the spotlight. The Active Anti-cacher While they general have an idea of what it is, they don’t accept it as they way you describe it and associate many potential negatives towards it and do things like, actively destroy containers, promote it as organized littering, go so far as having social media campaigns against it because it destroys nature. Just Found This Today. Flattered they used my work… 🙂 http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Geocaching-Muggles From My YouTube Video – GeoSnippits Geocaching Videos-How To Deal With Geocaching Muggles from September of 2010 Why Do Geocachers Look Suspicious To Muggles? – We hunch over – Strange Devices – Our Body Posture – Looking over our shoulder – Geocache with Confidence Muggle Ideas – GPS as a phone – Construction Worker Vest – Clipboard – Approached by a muggle – what to do? – Don’t lie, especially to official muggles. – Tell them about geocaching – Pamphlet! Above All – USE COMMON SENSE! LEO Encounters and People of Authority You are not doing anything illegal, unless you are. Trespassing, etc. Don’t Lie – Tell the truth Have spare pamphlets in your pack GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will r... May 10th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC hosts discuss the delicate situations when geocaching muggles are involved. What is a Muggle and why should geocachers be cautious around them?
May 10th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The GCPC hosts discuss the delicate situations when geocaching muggles are involved. What is a Muggle and why should geocachers be cautious around them? Find out with us as we talk about this.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 496 Show Notes
How To Deal With Geocaching Muggles
Muggle Wiki – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muggle
What is a muggle?
A muggle in geocaching terms is a person who does not know what geocaching is.
In their eyes we can look odd, crazy, or even suspicious.
A general thinking about muggles:
From the Forums:
“I’m pretty new to Geocaching, so I’m hoping the community can help explain something to me – why the general feeling that Geocaching must be hidden from Muggles?
Is it just because of how often non-players may steal/damage/move a cache?
Or is it an exclusivity thing?
Thanks!”
Theft or vandalization of geocaches.
How has muggles changed over the years.
Discussion:
Geocaching when it was a more secret game.
Being much more covert back then
Types of Muggles – a sort of classification:
The Oblivious Muggle
This type of muggle just goes along it’s daily life completely oblivious of geocaching as a whole. They are most likely to just stumble upon you while geocaching. Usually too wrapped up with what they are doing to even notice you.
The Semi-Curious Muggle
These muggles are fairly aware of their surroundings and may notice a geocacher if they are not known to them. They may catch your body language and just out of curiosity may come up to you and ask what you are doing.
The Lingerer Muggle
These are one of the most frustrating muggles to geocachers. Lingerers usually stand or sit right next to a geocache minding their own business. When this happens you have to just wait until they leave before approaching ground zero.
“Murphy’s Law of muggles: If there is a muggle anywhere within 500ft of a geocache, they will be standing at ground zero”
The Whistle Blower
This is the muggle geocachers dread. It is usually the nosey neighbor that has to know every person walking up and down the street. They start to panic if an unfamiliar car of person is in their field of view and they are also the first people to call the police just because they can. Note some whistleblowers call the police just to be recognized as a good citizen and won’t think twice calling the authorities just to be in the spotlight.
The Active Anti-cacher
While they general have an idea of what it is, they don’t accept it as they way you describe it and associate many potential negatives towards it and do things like, actively destroy containers, promote it as organized littering, go so far as having social media campaigns against it because it destroys nature.
Just Found This Today. Flattered they used my work… 🙂
http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Geocaching-Muggles
From My YouTube Video – GeoSnippits Geocaching Videos-How To Deal With Geocaching Muggles from September of 2010
Why Do Geocachers Look Suspicious To Muggles?
– We hunch over
– Strange Devices
– Our Body Posture – Looking over our shoulder
– Geocache with Confidence
]]> Scott Berks clean 53:12 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-495-really-great-travel-bug-hotels/ Thu, 04 May 2017 03:30:02 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=744 May 3rd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC gang discuss Travel Bugs and what makes a really great Travel Bug Hotel. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 495 Show Notes Pinterest Travel Bug Hotel Examples https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=geocaching%20travel%20bug%20hotel&rs=typed&term_meta[]=geocaching%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=travel%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=bug%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=hotel%7Ctyped Travel Bug Hotel Creativity Pinterest has hundreds of examples of TB Hotels that you can make your own. You are limited to your resources and imagination. Go over examples of different TB Hotels featured: Giant Birdhouse – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/209910032608734278/ Pipe Cover – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/358880664029729529/ Cute Ammo Box – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/422142165059161156/ Actual Model Hotel – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/358880664041299033/ Elevated Hotel – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/358880664032312975/ Hotel in the Woods – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/358880664031419127/ Electrical Box – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/503066220857722697/ Guard Rail TB Hotel GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. NEWS: ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed May 3rd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC gang discuss Travel Bugs and what makes a really great Travel Bug Hotel. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at htt...
May 3rd, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The GCPC gang discuss Travel Bugs and what makes a really great Travel Bug Hotel.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 495 Show Notes
Pinterest Travel Bug Hotel Examples
https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=geocaching%20travel%20bug%20hotel&rs=typed&term_meta[]=geocaching%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=travel%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=bug%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=hotel%7Ctyped
Travel Bug Hotel Creativity
Pinterest has hundreds of examples of TB Hotels that you can make your own. You are limited to your resources and imagination.
Go over examples of different TB Hotels featured:
Giant Birdhouse – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/209910032608734278/
Pipe Cover – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/358880664029729529/
Cute Ammo Box – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/422142165059161156/
Actual Model Hotel – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/358880664041299033/
Elevated Hotel – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/358880664032312975/
Hotel in the Woods – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/358880664031419127/
Electrical Box – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/503066220857722697/
Guard Rail TB Hotel
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
Send us your emails!
Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones
Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 59:25 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-494-april-2017-cacher-coffee/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 03:30:11 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=739 April 26th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts pull stories out of the air because it is April Cacher Coffee where anything is up for grabs in discussion. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 494 Show Notes Geocaching Blog: A new logging experience is coming to Geocaching.com A new logging experience is coming to Geocaching.com Hastings Tribune: Caching in on the great outdoors http://www.hastingstribune.com/news/caching-in-on-the-great-outdoors/article_db85453e-2913-11e7-b37e-87751ffe54c6.html GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. Sarah, Happy ANZAC day to you! http://maritime-executive.com/article/anzac-day-photos-from-april-25-1915 I’m a fan of the Geocache Podcast and I recall you mentioning ANZAC day during a show and your fellow hosts having no idea what it was. I know, and do very much appreciate ANZAC and this day. I’m a former Navy Sailor and used to be stationed in the South Pacific on Guam. I’ve been to Australia a couple times, but not NZ and hope to take my family there someday. Years back I was seeking orders to the U.S. Comms Station in Christchurch, but that facility has since closed and I didn’t make it there. When I used to work at the Pentagon in Washington DC, the long hallways and corridors are covered in history and displays, and my favorite hallway holds the tribute to ANZAC and all the various battles that USA and NZ have fought side-by-side. I enjoy the show. Thanks. Terry Meier (Terry209) NEWS: 3,000,000 Geocaches Await World’s Treasure Seekers Celebrate the evolution of geocaching with the Big Blue Switch souvenir! Geocaching has evolved, and so have geocachers. On May 2nd, we’re celebrating the 17th anniversary of the birth of geocaching with a Big Blue Switch souvenir! Find any geocache or attend any event on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 and you’ll earn a new digital souvenir for your geocaching profile! Celebrate the evolution of geocaching with the Big Blue Switch souvenir! ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed April 26th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts pull stories out of the air because it is April Cacher Coffee where anything is up for grabs in discussion. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
April 26th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The hosts pull stories out of the air because it is April Cacher Coffee where anything is up for grabs in discussion.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
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GCPC EPISODE 494 Show Notes
Geocaching Blog:
A new logging experience is coming to Geocaching.com
A new logging experience is coming to Geocaching.com

Hastings Tribune:
Caching in on the great outdoors
http://www.hastingstribune.com/news/caching-in-on-the-great-outdoors/article_db85453e-2913-11e7-b37e-87751ffe54c6.html
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Sarah, Happy ANZAC day to you!
http://maritime-executive.com/article/anzac-day-photos-from-april-25-1915
I’m a fan of the Geocache Podcast and I recall you mentioning ANZAC day during a show and your fellow hosts having no idea what it was. I know, and do very much appreciate ANZAC and this day. I’m a former Navy Sailor and used to be stationed in the South Pacific on Guam. I’ve been to Australia a couple times, but not NZ and hope to take my family there someday. Years back I was seeking orders to the U.S. Comms Station in Christchurch, but that facility has since closed and I didn’t make it there.
When I used to work at the Pentagon in Washington DC, the long hallways and corridors are covered in history and displays, and my favorite hallway holds the tribute to ANZAC and all the various battles that USA and NZ have fought side-by-side.
I enjoy the show. Thanks.
Terry Meier (Terry209)
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Celebrate the evolution of geocaching with the Big Blue Switch souvenir!
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:01:42 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-493-preparing-for-geocaching-events/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 03:48:41 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=734 April 12th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss all the important things about getting ready to attend geocaching events. Helpful hints to get as much out of an event as possible. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 493 Show Notes Pulled From Project-GC GC6HGXV GeoWoodstock XV 2017-05-27 Mega-Event Cache United States / North Carolina / Haywood County (NC) 1304 GC6A1AA MOGA 2017 2017-04-22 Mega-Event Cache United States / Kansas / Riley County (KS) 461 GC6R9J1 Midwest Geobash 2017 2017-07-15 Mega-Event Cache United States / Ohio / Fulton County (OH) 282 GC6PVZW Geocoinfest 2017… Welcome Aboard! 2017-10-14 Mega-Event Cache United States / California / Los Angeles County (CA) 256 GC6ZBHT Going Ape 2017 2017-08-19 Mega-Event Cache United States / Washington / Kittitas County (WA) 224 GC6VT45 Going Caching 2017: Spy Games 2017-10-07 Mega-Event Cache United States / Georgia / Floyd County (GA) 223 GC6TKHJ West Bend $1000 Cache Ba$h 2017 2017-08-12 Mega-Event Cache United States / Wisconsin / Washington County (WI) 218 GC6M2V0 Oamaru Geofest 2017 21/10/2017 New Zealand, South Island, Oamaru (Not got MEGA status yet, but here’s hoping – 213 will attends so far). GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. From: Merlin1392, aka Tim Green Guys and gals, I really like listening to the show, and especially like the foreign perspective of InfoFerret. However, could Andy please stop bashing the Geocaching App? I know Sonny hates LPC’s, but when it was minus 7, snowy, windchill about minus 20. and I wanted to find a quick cache, the LPC was the perfect fit! Do I look for them frequently, no. Do I even like them, No! However, they do server their purpose. They keep streaks going, and fulfill puzzles, when the skill and thrill is in the puzzle or WhereIgo and not the cache. Likewise, I mostly cache with a GPSr, but recently have been doing more urban caching, and using my iPhone. When the new app came out, I jumped in, seeing the handwriting on the wall. As a basic tool for finding caches, it works well. I happen to like the new drafts feature, so that I can leave a simple note and compose a good log upon returning home. I mostly use the app to bring up Google Maps to route me to the area of the cache, then I switch to my GPSr. That said, I’ve recently come into some free itunes credits, and made the jump to Cachly. I find Cachly much more comprehensive, which is usually beyond what I need to find a cache, but it’s growing on me. Today while caching I started with Cachly, but switched to the Geocaching App for the trail guides, and compass to finish off a DNF (the tree was recently removed!) I have many tools in my toolbox, including at least seven different hammers. The right tool for the right job! Your caching experience is beyond the “starter” nature of the Geocaching App. That doesn’t make it a bad app, nor even an incomplete one. It serves an audience it was designed for, and as users gain experience they can move to the many other options available. Thanks for an interesting show, but please give Geocaching HQ credit for creating a starter App for beginning cachers. Maybe someday it will be more, but for the sake of beginners, I hope not. Merlin1392, aka Tim Green Rockford, Michigan NEWS: Hi everyone, We have released a new feature called Send to Garmin. With this feature, Premium members can now send a list of caches to their Garmin GPS device with the click of a button. Here’s how it works: Download the latest version of Garmin Express. April 12th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We discuss all the important things about getting ready to attend geocaching events. Helpful hints to get as much out of an event as possible. Be sure to check it out!
April 12th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We discuss all the important things about getting ready to attend geocaching events. Helpful hints to get as much out of an event as possible.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
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GCPC EPISODE 493 Show Notes
Pulled From Project-GC
GC6HGXV GeoWoodstock XV 2017-05-27 Mega-Event Cache United States / North Carolina / Haywood County (NC) 1304
GC6A1AA MOGA 2017 2017-04-22 Mega-Event Cache United States / Kansas / Riley County (KS) 461
GC6R9J1 Midwest Geobash 2017 2017-07-15 Mega-Event Cache United States / Ohio / Fulton County (OH) 282
GC6PVZW Geocoinfest 2017… Welcome Aboard! 2017-10-14 Mega-Event Cache United States / California / Los Angeles County (CA) 256
GC6ZBHT Going Ape 2017 2017-08-19 Mega-Event Cache United States / Washington / Kittitas County (WA) 224
GC6VT45 Going Caching 2017: Spy Games 2017-10-07 Mega-Event Cache United States / Georgia / Floyd County (GA) 223
GC6TKHJ West Bend $1000 Cache Ba$h 2017 2017-08-12 Mega-Event Cache United States / Wisconsin / Washington County (WI) 218
GC6M2V0 Oamaru Geofest 2017 21/10/2017 New Zealand, South Island, Oamaru
(Not got MEGA status yet, but here’s hoping – 213 will attends so far).
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From: Merlin1392, aka Tim Green
Guys and gals,
I really like listening to the show, and especially like the foreign perspective of InfoFerret. However, could Andy please stop bashing the Geocaching App? I know Sonny hates LPC’s, but when it was minus 7, snowy, windchill about minus 20. and I wanted to find a quick cache, the LPC was the perfect fit! Do I look for them frequently, no. Do I even like them, No! However, they do server their purpose. They keep streaks going, and fulfill puzzles, when the skill and thrill is in the puzzle or WhereIgo and not the cache.
Likewise, I mostly cache with a GPSr, but recently have been doing more urban caching, and using my iPhone. When the new app came out, I jumped in, seeing the handwriting on the wall. As a basic tool for finding caches, it works well. I happen to like the new drafts feature, so that I can leave a simple note and compose a good log upon returning home. I mostly use the app to bring up Google Maps to route me to the area of the cache, then I switch to my GPSr.
That said, I’ve recently come into some free itunes credits, and made the jump to Cachly. I find Cachly much more comprehensive, which is usually beyond what I need to find a cache, but it’s growing on me. Today while caching I started with Cachly, but switched to the Geocaching App for the trail guides, and compass to finish off a DNF (the tree was recently removed!) I have many tools in my toolbox, including at least seven different hammers. The right tool for the right job!
Your caching experience is beyond the “starter” nature of the Geocaching App. That doesn’t make it a bad app, nor even an incomplete one. It serves an audience it was designed for, and as users gain experience they can move to the many other options available.
Thanks for an interesting show,]]> Scott Berks clean 1:05:42 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-492-creating-your-film-for-giff-2017/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 03:18:42 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=730 April 5th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: the hosts discuss their experience with making video and come up with helpful suggestions for geocachers that wish to submit this years GIFF (Geocaching International Film Festival). Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 492 Show Notes LINK – https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2017/04/6-tips-for-submitting-a-film-to-giff/ Geocaching International Film Festival 2016 The Geocaching International Film Festival is returning for another year of epic geocaching moments captured on camera. If you’re a filmmaker, a geocacher, or something in between, GIFF 2017 is your chance to have your geocaching film viewed by thousands of people on movie screens all over the world. Submissions are due August 1, 2017. GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. Hi Guys! Now that Geocaching.com has announced the Ape Cache will be re-activated at the 2017 Going Ape event, you have your work cut out for you. Y’all have to start the drumbeat, lead the band and any other metaphor you can think of to boost the “will attends” for the event to Giga status. Just think, the historic reactivation of the Ape Cache along with the Western Hemisphere’s first Giga Event will simply be epic! Many cachers will be able to get an two-fer on just one “iconic” trip. (See what I just did there?) So call your contacts at Geocaching.com, find out what it takes to attain Giga status, and get it started. Sign up yourselves, sign up your friends and get everybody you know and everybody they know to sign up (even if they don’t think they can make it). North America needs this to happen! Keep up the good work. Data Wrangler NEWS: ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed April 5th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: the hosts discuss their experience with making video and come up with helpful suggestions for geocachers that wish to submit this years GIFF (Geocaching International Film Festival).
April 5th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: the hosts discuss their experience with making video and come up with helpful suggestions for geocachers that wish to submit this years GIFF (Geocaching International Film Festival).
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 492 Show Notes
LINK – https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2017/04/6-tips-for-submitting-a-film-to-giff/
Geocaching International Film Festival 2016

The Geocaching International Film Festival is returning for another year of epic geocaching moments captured on camera.
If you’re a filmmaker, a geocacher, or something in between, GIFF 2017 is your chance to have your geocaching film viewed by thousands of people on movie screens all over the world. Submissions are due August 1, 2017.
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Hi Guys!
Now that Geocaching.com has announced the Ape Cache will be re-activated at the 2017 Going Ape event, you have your work cut out for you. Y’all have to start the drumbeat, lead the band and any other metaphor you can think of to boost the “will attends” for the event to Giga status.
Just think, the historic reactivation of the Ape Cache along with the Western Hemisphere’s first Giga Event will simply be epic! Many cachers will be able to get an two-fer on just one “iconic” trip. (See what I just did there?)
So call your contacts at Geocaching.com, find out what it takes to attain Giga status, and get it started. Sign up yourselves, sign up your friends and get everybody you know and everybody they know to sign up (even if they don’t think they can make it). North America needs this to happen!
Keep up the good work.
Data Wrangler
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:05:26 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-491-offline-functionality-and-underwater-hockey/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 03:31:06 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=726 March 29th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang talk about Geocaching.com’s looking for user feedback about Offline Functionality. What is needed and what not so much. As for underwater hockey goes. You are just going to have to see for yourself. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 491 Show Notes Straight from the Geocaching.com Forums User Insights Section http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showforum=191 Offline Functionality What information is important while caching offline? For the folks that use a smartphone to cache, the Product Development Team is curious to learn more about how you use offline functionality. It’s a tricky thing to balance data bandwidth/space constraints, performance/speed, and access to the information that you need to have fun playing the game. Your feedback will help us to find that balance in our apps. Thanks! GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. NEWS: ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed March 29th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang talk about Geocaching.com’s looking for user feedback about Offline Functionality. What is needed and what not so much. As for underwater hockey goes.
March 29th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The gang talk about Geocaching.com’s looking for user feedback about Offline Functionality. What is needed and what not so much. As for underwater hockey goes. You are just going to have to see for yourself.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 491 Show Notes
Straight from the Geocaching.com Forums
User Insights Section
http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showforum=191
Offline Functionality What information is important while caching offline?
For the folks that use a smartphone to cache, the Product Development Team is curious to learn more about how you use offline functionality. It’s a tricky thing to balance data bandwidth/space constraints, performance/speed, and access to the information that you need to have fun playing the game. Your feedback will help us to find that balance in our apps. Thanks!
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:03:39 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-490-fun-with-geocaching-acronyms-and-terms/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 03:42:46 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=722 March 22nd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Sarah is taking tonight off so the guys are going back to geocaching basics to discuss the proper use and need of geocaching acronyms and terms. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 490 Show Notes Reference: http://gagb.co.uk/acronyms.php Glossary of Terms https://www.geocaching.com/about/glossary.aspx GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. GC4Z21M Keaconcrete (fiordland) — mentioned in the show in New Zealand I attempted this one in February but turned back after “TRAIL CLOSED” signs were posted due to rock falls. I heeded the warnings. Others apparently do not. Question for your show: would you do something “illegal” to get a cache. Might need to debate “illegal”, or perhaps really crazy like going beyond barriers. A couple pictures are attached for your amusement, fog moving in and the pesky Kea bird. Send to Infoferret too. Note: She dropped my name on your show a couple weeks ago about an event in Wellington she missed. Thanks for your show. Randy / foundinthewild Geocaching Tank Super Tank This tank is such a beast Posted by LADbible on Monday, March 20, 2017 NEWS: Speakpipe From Joshua Johnson the Geocaching Vlogger This Sunday March 19 (his birthday) is going to be “Geocaching For Michael Day” In Memory of Geocacher Michael Costello (age 14) This is a quote from Joshua the geocaching vlogger, but we feel the same way here on Geocaching Podcast. “It is with sadden hearts and tears that we acknowledge the passing of fellow geocacher Michael. All are prayers go to the Costello family and we are spreading the news about Geocaching For Michael Day this March 19th. Warm regards from the Geocaching Podcast and the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast.” Michael was born with a congenital heart defect and had a heart transplant, and used Geocaching as a form therapy. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed March 22nd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Sarah is taking tonight off so the guys are going back to geocaching basics to discuss the proper use and need of geocaching acronyms and terms. Be sure to check it out!
March 22nd, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Sarah is taking tonight off so the guys are going back to geocaching basics to discuss the proper use and need of geocaching acronyms and terms.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 490 Show Notes
Reference:
http://gagb.co.uk/acronyms.php
Glossary of Terms
https://www.geocaching.com/about/glossary.aspx
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GC4Z21M Keaconcrete (fiordland) — mentioned in the show in New Zealand
I attempted this one in February but turned back after “TRAIL CLOSED” signs were posted due to rock falls.
I heeded the warnings. Others apparently do not.
Question for your show: would you do something “illegal” to get a cache. Might need to debate “illegal”, or perhaps really crazy like going beyond barriers.
A couple pictures are attached for your amusement, fog moving in and the pesky Kea bird. Send to Infoferret too. Note: She dropped my name on your show a couple weeks ago about an event in Wellington she missed.
Thanks for your show.
Randy / foundinthewild
Geocaching Tank



Super Tank
This tank is such a beast
Posted by LADbible on Monday, March 20, 2017


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Speakpipe From Joshua Johnson the Geocaching Vlogger
This Sunday March 19 (his birthday) is going to be “Geocaching For Michael Day”
In Memory of Geocacher Michael Costello (age 14)
This is a quote from Joshua the geocaching vlogger, but we feel the same way here on Geocaching Podcast.
“It is with sadden hearts and tears that we acknowledge the passing of fellow geocacher Michael. All are prayers go to the Costello family and we are spreading the news about Geocaching For Michael Day this March 19th. Warm regards from the Geocaching Podcast and the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast.”
Michael was born with a congenital heart defect and had a heart transplant, and used Geocaching as a form therapy.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:00:30 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-489-march-2017-cacher-coffee/ Thu, 16 Mar 2017 03:29:42 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=718 March 15th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We have some bitter sweet news about a 14 year old geocacher named Michael Costello who recently passed away and the starting of GeocacheForMichael. More details to come plus a whole lot more of geocaching discussion with our Cacher Coffee. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 489 Show Notes APE CACHE VOTE Happy Friday everyone! Just moments ago, Geocaching HQ announced via the Geocaching Blog and our social channels that the community has voted to return and reactivate the Mission 9: Tunnel of Light APE cache. We will reactivate the APE cache on August 19, 2017, the date of the Going Ape 2017 Mega-Event at Washington’s Iron Horse State Park. Here are the result of more than 10,000 votes: 61% — Return and Reactivate 17% — Activate Once A Year 13% — Display at Geocaching HQ 9% — Traveling Artifact In the coming weeks, Geocaching HQ will work closely with the Washington State Geocaching Association (organizer of the Going Ape Mega-Event) and we will update the community as additional details are worked out. Please let me know if you have any questions. Yours in caching, Chris Ronan Geocaching HQ Found a great story that made me think of InfoFerret on New Zealand. Smart kea birds along the Milford Sound Highway at the Homer Tunnel http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3990098/amp/Birds-caught-dragging-cones-road-New-Zealand-people-stop-feed-them.html Best geocache in proximity actually lends itself to the story GC4Z21M Keaconcrete (fiordland) The Hiking and Geocaching on NZ sounds spectacular. Gotta get myself there someday. Thanks Sarah and GCPC for introducing the GCs “down under” Terry209 (aka Terry Meier) GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. Hey guys I have been a listener for a while now and also contribute to the Patreon cause I love the show. I was wondering how you guys find time to get the caching in. I started in 2008 and find myself being into it for a week then off for a quarter. One of the best things I use the game for is finding new places when I visit a new town. I first visited my brother at his new house in Ft. Lauderdale in 2010 and one of the ways I learned how to get around down there is through Geocaching. Needless to say, it helped my find cool new areas. Up until recently I have only made about 325 finds. Now that my kids are older I am making a push for 500 by year’s end and 1000 by the end of 2018. Any tips that you can give me to hit my milestones? Thanks! JDKint NEWS: Speakpipe From Joshua Johnson the Geocaching Vlogger This Sunday March 19 (his birthday) is going to be “Geocaching For Michael Day” In Memory of Geocacher Michael Costello (age 14) This is a quote from Joshua the geocaching vlogger, but we feel the same way here on Geocaching Podcast. “It is with sadden hearts and tears that we acknowledge the passing of fellow geocacher Michael. All are prayers go to the Costello family and we are spreading the news about Geocaching For Michael Day this March 19th. Warm regards from the Geocaching Podcast and the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast.” Michael was born with a congenital heart defect and had a heart transplant, and used Geocaching as a form therapy. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed March 15th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We have some bitter sweet news about a 14 year old geocacher named Michael Costello who recently passed away and the starting of GeocacheForMichael.
March 15th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We have some bitter sweet news about a 14 year old geocacher named Michael Costello who recently passed away and the starting of GeocacheForMichael. More details to come plus a whole lot more of geocaching discussion with our Cacher Coffee.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 489 Show Notes
APE CACHE VOTE
Happy Friday everyone!
Just moments ago, Geocaching HQ announced via the Geocaching Blog and our social channels that the community has voted to return and reactivate the Mission 9: Tunnel of Light APE cache.
We will reactivate the APE cache on August 19, 2017, the date of the Going Ape 2017 Mega-Event at Washington’s Iron Horse State Park.
Here are the result of more than 10,000 votes:
61% — Return and Reactivate
17% — Activate Once A Year
13% — Display at Geocaching HQ
9% — Traveling Artifact
In the coming weeks, Geocaching HQ will work closely with the Washington State Geocaching Association (organizer of the Going Ape Mega-Event) and we will update the community as additional details are worked out.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Yours in caching,
Chris Ronan
Geocaching HQ
Found a great story that made me think of InfoFerret on New Zealand. Smart kea birds along the Milford Sound Highway at the Homer Tunnel
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3990098/amp/Birds-caught-dragging-cones-road-New-Zealand-people-stop-feed-them.html
Best geocache in proximity actually lends itself to the story GC4Z21M Keaconcrete (fiordland)
The Hiking and Geocaching on NZ sounds spectacular. Gotta get myself there someday. Thanks Sarah and GCPC for introducing the GCs “down under”
Terry209 (aka Terry Meier)
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
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Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones
Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond.
Hey guys I have been a listener for a while now and also contribute to the Patreon cause I love the show. I was wondering how you guys find time to get the caching in. I started in 2008 and find myself being into it for a week then off for a quarter. One of the best things I use the game for is finding new places when I visit a new town. I first visited my brother at his new house in Ft. Lauderdale in 2010 and one of the ways I learned how to get around down there is through Geocaching. Needless to say, it helped my find cool new areas. Up until recently I have only made about 325 finds. Now that my kids are older I am making a push for 500 by year’s end and 1000 by the end of 2018. Any tips that you can give me to hit my milestones?
Thanks! JDKint

NEWS:
Speakpipe From Joshua Johnson the Geocaching Vlogger
This Sunday March 19 (his birthday) is going to be “Geocaching For Michael Day”
In Memory of Geocacher Michael Costello (age 14)
This is a quote from Joshua the geocaching vlogger, but we feel the same way here on Geocaching Podcast.
“It is with sadden hearts and tears that we acknowledge the passing of fellow geocacher Michael. All are prayers go to the Costello family and we are spreading the news about Geocaching For Michael Day this March 19th.]]> Scott Berks clean 1:04:25 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-488-geocaching-bucket-list-take-two-all-changes-saved/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 04:27:57 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=712 March 8th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Its been several years since we brought up our favorite geocaching bucket lists we wanted to see before we take the eternal dirt nap of life. We discuss them with each other in this episode. Maybe it will entice you to go searching for your must haves as well. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 488 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. Hi Guys, Loved Show 485 with the different Geocaching vehicle ideas. Investigated the Tifffin Coach Zephyr and really love this luxury coach. So here is the idea. This coach is able to pull 15000 lb. So get a trailer that fits your favorite SUV + this trailer (came across this link by fluke) Videos Watch the trailer video of the UEV-440 The Swiss Army Knife Camping Trailer, to find out how unique their design is. We believe this combo would get you to ANY geocache accessible via ground (no water, though). And think about the luxury that awaits you when you come back… Keep on cachin’ Three Stars Chris, Yvonne and Sascha NEWS: On April 13, earn the Dönerstag souvenir. Hey Premium members! We are telling you first: This year, we’re celebrating geocaching around the world. You’re invited to join Signal the Frog® as he travels to different countries to geocache like a local. No plane ticket required! Signal’s first stop: Germany. While he’s there, Signal will celebrate a local geocaching tradition called Dönerstag. To earn the Dönerstag souvenir, attend an event — anywhere in the world — on April 13, 2017. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed March 8th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Its been several years since we brought up our favorite geocaching bucket lists we wanted to see before we take the eternal dirt nap of life. We discuss them with each other in this episod...
March 8th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Its been several years since we brought up our favorite geocaching bucket lists we wanted to see before we take the eternal dirt nap of life. We discuss them with each other in this episode. Maybe it will entice you to go searching for your must haves as well.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 488 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
Send us your emails!
Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones
Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond.
Hi Guys,
Loved Show 485 with the different Geocaching vehicle ideas. Investigated the Tifffin Coach Zephyr and really love this luxury coach. So here is the idea. This coach is able to pull 15000 lb. So get a trailer that fits your favorite SUV + this trailer (came across this link by fluke)
Videos

Watch the trailer video of the UEV-440 The Swiss Army Knife Camping Trailer, to find out how unique their design is.
We believe this combo would get you to ANY geocache accessible via ground (no water, though). And think about the luxury that awaits you when you come back…
Keep on cachin’
Three Stars
Chris, Yvonne and Sascha

NEWS:
On April 13, earn the Dönerstag souvenir.
Hey Premium members! We are telling you first: This year, we’re celebrating geocaching around the world. You’re invited to join Signal the Frog® as he travels to different countries to geocache like a local. No plane ticket required!
Signal’s first stop: Germany.
While he’s there, Signal will celebrate a local geocaching tradition called Dönerstag. To earn the Dönerstag souvenir, attend an event — anywhere in the world — on April 13, 2017.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:00:04 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-487-the-geocaching-blog-article-discussions/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 04:08:42 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=708 February 22nd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Headhardhat is out on assignment leaving the rest of the gang to run free with the show. They are supposed to discuss some interesting Geocaching Blog Articles but who knows what they will do. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 487 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. NEWS: From The Geocaching Blog Vote on the fate of the Mission 9: Tunnel of Light APE cache Help decide the fate of rediscovered APE cache! From The Geocaching Blog “You have to be odd to be number one” — First of each geocache type. “You have to be odd to be number one” — First of each geocache type New tools for your next trip into the great outdoors! New tools for your next trip into the great outdoors! ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed February 22nd, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Headhardhat is out on assignment leaving the rest of the gang to run free with the show. They are supposed to discuss some interesting Geocaching Blog Articles but who knows what they ...
February 22nd, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Headhardhat is out on assignment leaving the rest of the gang to run free with the show. They are supposed to discuss some interesting Geocaching Blog Articles but who knows what they will do.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 487 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
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NEWS:
From The Geocaching Blog
Vote on the fate of the Mission 9: Tunnel of Light APE cache
Help decide the fate of rediscovered APE cache!

From The Geocaching Blog
“You have to be odd to be number one” — First of each geocache type.
“You have to be odd to be number one” — First of each geocache type

New tools for your next trip into the great outdoors!
New tools for your next trip into the great outdoors!

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]]> Scott Berks clean 44:32 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-486-surprise-gcpc-host-quiz/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 04:26:37 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=703 February 15th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We put the GCPC hosts to the test or quiz rather to see who has bragging rights and wins tonights surprise quiz contest. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 486 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. Greetings to the fabulous GCPC Hosts, I’ve been listening for a while now and I find it entertaining to count the number of times Andy says “I’m just saying…” in an episode. Because of this, Andy, from this point in the show until you “wrap this puppy up”, I challenge you to not say your little catchphrase. Good Luck! Alex BroncoCole NEWS: Three Levels of Difficulty Each Level has 10 questions Level One – Easy and 10 Points Each Level Two – Intermediate and 20 Points Each Level Three – Hard and 30 Points Each If you answer any question incorrectly you forfeit all of your points! Winner Goes To Scott Berks! ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed February 15th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We put the GCPC hosts to the test or quiz rather to see who has bragging rights and wins tonights surprise quiz contest. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
February 15th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We put the GCPC hosts to the test or quiz rather to see who has bragging rights and wins tonights surprise quiz contest.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 486 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
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Greetings to the fabulous GCPC Hosts,
I’ve been listening for a while now and I find it entertaining to count the number of times Andy says “I’m just saying…” in an episode. Because of this, Andy, from this point in the show until you “wrap this puppy up”, I challenge you to not say your little catchphrase. Good Luck!
Alex
BroncoCole

NEWS:
Three Levels of Difficulty
Each Level has 10 questions
Level One – Easy and 10 Points Each
Level Two – Intermediate and 20 Points Each
Level Three – Hard and 30 Points Each
If you answer any question incorrectly you forfeit all of your points!
Winner Goes To Scott Berks!
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]]> Scott Berks clean 56:58 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-485-cacher-coffee-february-2017/ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 04:34:28 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=700 February 8th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Our Cacher Coffee for February 2017 has some real discussion points that we feel should be discussed. What hot topics are these? Come on by and bring your opinions. We would love to hear them. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 485 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. NEWS: Discussion Point #1 Jeremy Irish steps down from President to Senior Vice President and Bryan Roth is now President DISCUSSION POINT #2 https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2017/02/the-geocaching-classic-app-is-retiring/ The Classic Geocaching App is being shut down March 23, 2017 – WHAT? Discussion Point #3 Imagine Your Favorite Geocaching Mobile http://www.martinjetpack.com/ HHH: Transportation Vehicle: Coaches http://tiffinmotorhomes.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAiMHEBRC034nx2ImB1J0BEiQA-r7ctvD7BWFZ-l2yAGnIwFR6Z8u2J2kGfkknYL6FtfTdjqoaAqVA8P8HAQ GPSr 2017 Best Choice – Garmin RV 760LMT Current price: $287.01 RV Home Theatre https://sewelldirect.com/learning-center/rv-hometheater Geocache finding vehicle: https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets.barcroft.tv/bf216039-d73f-40fe-8ab8-19c8c608fde1.jpg http://www.gravedigger.com/ ALL IN ONE: OffRoad Camper Welcome to Global Expedition Vehicles Global Expedition Vehicle Safari Extreme 4×4 RV OffRoad RV Home Solar Powered System http://earthroamer.com/xv-lt/solar-power/ TAZ: Military grade Humvee – 10mi hike or 1mi rock crawl… Turret w/ a .50 Cal. mounted for the LEO’s to drool over after the catch me (if they can) also useful in FTF disputes. I’d go with a TOW missile, but I draw the line at personal missile systems 😉 Tesla Model S to even out the Carbon footprint from the Humvee… INFO: The ultimate Geowagon: KITT from Knight Rider. Aquada ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed February 8th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Our Cacher Coffee for February 2017 has some real discussion points that we feel should be discussed. What hot topics are these? Come on by and bring your opinions.
February 8th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Our Cacher Coffee for February 2017 has some real discussion points that we feel should be discussed. What hot topics are these? Come on by and bring your opinions. We would love to hear them.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 485 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
Send us your emails!
Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones
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NEWS:
Discussion Point #1
Jeremy Irish steps down from President to Senior Vice President and Bryan Roth is now President
DISCUSSION POINT #2
https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2017/02/the-geocaching-classic-app-is-retiring/
The Classic Geocaching App is being shut down March 23, 2017 – WHAT?
Discussion Point #3
Imagine Your Favorite Geocaching Mobile
http://www.martinjetpack.com/
HHH:
Transportation Vehicle:
Coaches
http://tiffinmotorhomes.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAiMHEBRC034nx2ImB1J0BEiQA-r7ctvD7BWFZ-l2yAGnIwFR6Z8u2J2kGfkknYL6FtfTdjqoaAqVA8P8HAQ
GPSr 2017 Best Choice – Garmin RV 760LMT
Current price: $287.01
RV Home Theatre
https://sewelldirect.com/learning-center/rv-hometheater
Geocache finding vehicle: https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets.barcroft.tv/bf216039-d73f-40fe-8ab8-19c8c608fde1.jpg
http://www.gravedigger.com/
ALL IN ONE: OffRoad Camper
Welcome to Global Expedition Vehicles

Global Expedition Vehicle Safari Extreme 4×4 RV

OffRoad RV
Home

Solar Powered System
http://earthroamer.com/xv-lt/solar-power/
TAZ:
Military grade Humvee – 10mi hike or 1mi rock crawl… Turret w/ a .50 Cal. mounted for the LEO’s to drool over after the catch me (if they can) also useful in FTF disputes. I’d go with a TOW missile, but I draw the line at personal missile systems 😉
Tesla Model S to even out the Carbon footprint from the Humvee…
INFO:
The ultimate Geowagon: KITT from Knight Rider.

Aquada

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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:03:21 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-484-how-is-geocaching-being-communicated-to-others/ Thu, 26 Jan 2017 04:51:10 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=693 January 25th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Our hosts discuss how geocaching is being communicated to others and how it has changed over the years. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 484 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. NEWS: GC HQ is excited to tell you the geocaching world has a new Giga-Event: GREAT MORAVIA 2017 in Czech Republic. The event is held September 2, 2017. The event went Giga just moments ago. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed January 25th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Our hosts discuss how geocaching is being communicated to others and how it has changed over the years. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
January 25th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Our hosts discuss how geocaching is being communicated to others and how it has changed over the years.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 484 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
Send us your emails!
Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones
Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond.

NEWS:
GC HQ is excited to tell you the geocaching world has a new Giga-Event: GREAT MORAVIA 2017 in Czech Republic. The event is held September 2, 2017. The event went Giga just moments ago.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 58:41 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-483-evil-geocache-stories/ Thu, 19 Jan 2017 04:11:38 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=690 January 18th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Our band of geocaching hosts get together to discuss sorted Evil Geocache Stories. Ah to reminisce those wondrous moments of torment and gleeful satisfaction that can depend if you are trying to find or hide an evil geocache. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 483 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. NEWS: Introducing offline maps for Premium members! Because your Premium membership makes geocaching possible, we want you to be the first to know about our newest (and most requested!) feature: offline maps in the Geocaching® app! With offline maps, you can navigate to geocaches without an internet connection — rather important for a game played in the great outdoors, eh? Here’s how it works: Step 1: Select a geocache list or create a new one.* Step 2: Save the list for offline use. Step 3: Get outdoors! Offline maps will be there to guide you to the next geocache on your list. Nic has launched a go fund me to try get Cachly set up for Android… Are you an Android device user and want to be able to use Cachly? Here’s your chance. For those users that were hoping to see an Android version of Cachly, here is your chance! https://www.gofundme.com/cachly-android Posted by Cachly – Geocaching for iOS on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 https://www.gofundme.com/cachly-android ——— ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed January 18th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Our band of geocaching hosts get together to discuss sorted Evil Geocache Stories. Ah to reminisce those wondrous moments of torment and gleeful satisfaction that can depend if you are ...
January 18th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Our band of geocaching hosts get together to discuss sorted Evil Geocache Stories. Ah to reminisce those wondrous moments of torment and gleeful satisfaction that can depend if you are trying to find or hide an evil geocache.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 483 Show Notes
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NEWS:
Introducing offline maps for Premium members!
Because your Premium membership makes geocaching possible, we want you to be the first to know about our newest (and most requested!) feature: offline maps in the Geocaching® app!
With offline maps, you can navigate to geocaches without an internet connection — rather important for a game played in the great outdoors, eh? Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Select a geocache list or create a new one.*
Step 2: Save the list for offline use.
Step 3: Get outdoors! Offline maps will be there to guide you to the next geocache on your list.
Nic has launched a go fund me to try get Cachly set up for Android…
Are you an Android device user and want to be able to use Cachly?
Here’s your chance.




For those users that were hoping to see an Android version of Cachly, here is your chance! https://www.gofundme.com/cachly-android
Posted by Cachly – Geocaching for iOS on Tuesday, January 17, 2017

https://www.gofundme.com/cachly-android
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]]> Scott Berks clean 51:13 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-482-things-i-wish-id-known-when-i-starting-out-geocaching/ Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:25:40 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=686 January 11th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang discuss geocaching with the perspective of hindsight as they talk about tips and ideas they wish they had known when first starting geocaching. A great discussion to be sure. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 482 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. NEWS: ——— HHH: Point of Reference The actual hide itself and how they can be hidden Different container types Understanding the difficulty of a hide SB: LPC’s are not the coolest thing you’ll ever see Wearing shorts/flip flops into the woods to cache is NOT a good idea What poison ivy looks like When hiking all day in the summer, 2 12oz water bottles are NOT enough TAZ: INFO: Mine are more things to think about, rather than ‘power searching tips’… Re-read the cache page, hints and the logs to see if there’s something there that can help you when you’re at the location. A DNF is not an admission of failure, but to maximise your chances, look for geocaches that have been found recently, and by people with just a few finds. Different people play this game / sport / obsession in different ways, and that’s perfectly fine. Here are a few suggestions from other NZ cachers I asked for ideas: Don’t rely too much on the technology – stand back, take a breath, trust your instincts, what looks out of place, where would I hide it……. be aware that coordinates may well be inaccurate, especially under trees. The quickest route to a cache isn’t necessarily in a straight line – don’t forget to look at the map! Go to events and meet other cachers to get a better understanding of the Geo world, great for teamwork and solving those pesky caches that elude you. If something looks out of place, it probably is. Geocaches are often right in front of you. A fake looking dog poo (or chewing gum) may not actually be fake – Act with extreme caution…sticks are your friend! A good cache deserves an appreciative log. Tells the person who placed it, took lots of way point readings and time writing it up that you enjoyed it. TFTC or easy find is like saying “Meh” (OK, I was guilty of that at the start)… ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed January 11th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang discuss geocaching with the perspective of hindsight as they talk about tips and ideas they wish they had known when first starting geocaching. A great discussion to be sure.
January 11th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The gang discuss geocaching with the perspective of hindsight as they talk about tips and ideas they wish they had known when first starting geocaching. A great discussion to be sure.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 482 Show Notes
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NEWS:
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HHH:
Point of Reference
The actual hide itself and how they can be hidden
Different container types
Understanding the difficulty of a hide
SB:
LPC’s are not the coolest thing you’ll ever see
Wearing shorts/flip flops into the woods to cache is NOT a good idea
What poison ivy looks like
When hiking all day in the summer, 2 12oz water bottles are NOT enough
TAZ:
INFO:
Mine are more things to think about, rather than ‘power searching tips’…
Re-read the cache page, hints and the logs to see if there’s something there that can help you when you’re at the location.
A DNF is not an admission of failure, but to maximise your chances, look for geocaches that have been found recently, and by people with just a few finds.
Different people play this game / sport / obsession in different ways, and that’s perfectly fine.
Here are a few suggestions from other NZ cachers I asked for ideas:
Don’t rely too much on the technology – stand back, take a breath, trust your instincts, what looks out of place, where would I hide it……. be aware that coordinates may well be inaccurate, especially under trees.
The quickest route to a cache isn’t necessarily in a straight line – don’t forget to look at the map!
Go to events and meet other cachers to get a better understanding of the Geo world, great for teamwork and solving those pesky caches that elude you.
If something looks out of place, it probably is. Geocaches are often right in front of you. A fake looking dog poo (or chewing gum) may not actually be fake – Act with extreme caution…sticks are your friend!
A good cache deserves an appreciative log. Tells the person who placed it, took lots of way point readings and time writing it up that you enjoyed it. TFTC or easy find is like saying “Meh” (OK, I was guilty of that at the start)…
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:00:07 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-481-geocaching-2017-resolutions-and-rants/ Thu, 05 Jan 2017 04:40:01 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=682 January 4th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Well it’s that time of year for diet plans, end of the world concepts and of course resolutions. So tonight we pull in a mixed group of hosts to discuss last years geocaching rants and this years resolutions. Should be in for a fun discussion for sure. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 481 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. Greetings Geocaching Podcasters, Some of you have electronically added name tags that include either a picture or an avatar. However I can not make out the details, and I am a bit curious about your choices. Taz, is that a ninja or a swordsman with either the sun or the moon in your avatar? Is there a story behind your choice? Scott, your image shows you wearing a red hat, is the hat significant? Thank you for your answers, the shows, and have a great holiday season. Steven geocaching name: stevenw54 NEWS: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/88130040/huge-sendoff-for-andrew-reinders-victim-of-hawera-truck-crash I (and others in the NZ Geocaching community) knew him as waiiti20. I didn’t know him well, but he was a regular at many Wellington events. I realised I’d ‘made it as a geocacher’ when he contacted me for a hint on a cache I’d found and he was having problems with! N.b. the print version of this was the front page of today’s Dominion Post and included the coordinates for his final resting place! ——— Guest Host:Guest Hosts: Adam Schoenwald Alias: Cloak.n.dagger Jesse Lunsford Alias: Memfis Mafia HHH: RANTS: Lack of progress with Geocaching.com in general. Can’t get the existing app up to date let alone new features No progress with the game itself. Same ole Same ole Rejuvenate our game, sport and obsession – geocaching is dated. Create a Clean-up of Archived and Should Be Archived program Clean up the geo-trash to make way for new geocaches to be placed. Cito our own game even with the result of having less active geocaches. RESOLUTIONS: Be more active both actively and promoting geocaching in a more positive light There is a balance where you can promote and voice opinions. Putting out some quality caches worth favorite points to help generate interest in our area. SB: RANTS: So many abandoned caches out there from the surge in 2010+ GC still not having great search tools, maps, etc. RESOLUTIONS: More forest time this year More than 1300 cache finds (2016 count), my worst year since 2010 5 months away (May) from 100 months in a row with an FTF TAZ: RANTS: A lot of great rants already taken here – Poor quality caches put out by newbies is always a good complaint. Reviewers – Is it required to have a stick firmly implanted in ones arse to become a reviewer or what? Putting out a puzzle cache that is as near self explanatory as it can be and then being asked to explain how to solve it per the guidelines (which yes it’s now in the guidelines), and then having to solve what the Anagram because they think it might be a bad word – WTF? It was ‘Insures – Bras Stuck’ and the coordinates are over a Starbucks on Sunrise. Ended up publishing it a day late because of that. I’d hate to see what some of the ones that take a Rocket Scientist to solve have to go through now. RESOLUTIONS: Uhmm… Repeat last year’s’ resolution of cutting my open Jasmer in ½ – Already booked a flight to Atlanta to get Lake Lanier on the way to Geowoodstock. Get more caches in 2017 than 2016 (lowest full year to date – though probably the best quality cache average) INFO: RANTS: People who leave laminated plastic cards in... January 4th, 2017 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Well it’s that time of year for diet plans, end of the world concepts and of course resolutions. So tonight we pull in a mixed group of hosts to discuss last years geocaching rants and t...
January 4th, 2017
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Well it’s that time of year for diet plans, end of the world concepts and of course resolutions. So tonight we pull in a mixed group of hosts to discuss last years geocaching rants and this years resolutions. Should be in for a fun discussion for sure.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 481 Show Notes
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Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones
Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond.

Greetings Geocaching Podcasters,
Some of you have electronically added name tags that include either a picture or an avatar. However I can not make out the details, and I am a bit curious about your choices.
Taz, is that a ninja or a swordsman with either the sun or the moon in your avatar? Is there a story behind your choice?
Scott, your image shows you wearing a red hat, is the hat significant?
Thank you for your answers, the shows, and have a great holiday season.
Steven
geocaching name: stevenw54
NEWS:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/88130040/huge-sendoff-for-andrew-reinders-victim-of-hawera-truck-crash
I (and others in the NZ Geocaching community) knew him as waiiti20. I didn’t know him well, but he was a regular at many Wellington events. I realised I’d ‘made it as a geocacher’ when he contacted me for a hint on a cache I’d found and he was having problems with!
N.b. the print version of this was the front page of today’s Dominion Post and included the coordinates for his final resting place!
———
Guest Host:Guest Hosts:
Adam Schoenwald Alias: Cloak.n.dagger
Jesse Lunsford Alias: Memfis Mafia
HHH:
RANTS:
Lack of progress with Geocaching.com in general.
Can’t get the existing app up to date let alone new features
No progress with the game itself. Same ole Same ole
Rejuvenate our game, sport and obsession – geocaching is dated.
Create a Clean-up of Archived and Should Be Archived program
Clean up the geo-trash to make way for new geocaches to be placed.
Cito our own game even with the result of having less active geocaches.
RESOLUTIONS:
Be more active both actively and promoting geocaching in a more positive light
There is a balance where you can promote and voice opinions.
Putting out some quality caches worth favorite points to help generate interest in our area.
SB:
RANTS:
So many abandoned caches out there from the surge in 2010+
GC still not having great search tools, maps, etc.
RESOLUTIONS:
More forest time this year
More than 1300 cache finds (2016 count), my worst year since 2010
5 months away (May) from 100 months in a row with an FTF
TAZ:
RANTS:
A lot of great rants already taken here – Poor quality caches put out by newbies is always a good complaint.
Reviewers – Is it required to have a stick firmly implanted in ones arse to become a reviewer or what? Putting out a puzzle cache that is as near self explanatory as it can be and then being asked to explain how to solve it per the guidelines (which yes it’s now in the guidelines),]]> Scott Berks clean 59:03 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-480-geocaching-with-kids-and-family/ Thu, 22 Dec 2016 04:23:19 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=678 December 21th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Guest Hosts CloakNDagger and Memfis Mafia join the show to help discuss geocaching with Kids and Family. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 480 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Send us your emails! Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond. NEWS: The final new country souvenir of 2016 is … Romania! Romania is home to Transylvania, a forested area stretching from the Carpathian mountains in the east to the Apuseni mountains in the west. It’s also famous for its impressive churches and castles. While visiting Romania, your geocaching adventures may even lead you to Dracula’s Castle, also home to Romania’s very first geocache. Learn more about geocaching in Romania and the other new country souvenirs on the Geocaching Blog. Romania joins Russia, Puerto Rico, China, and Singapore as the latest geocaching country souvenirs. If you’ve found any geocaches in these countries in the past, these souvenirs have been awarded to your profile. Happy holidays and safe travels! ——— Guest Host:Guest Hosts: Adam Schoenwald Alias: Cloak.n.dagger Jesse Lunsford Alias: Memfis Mafia HHH: Tips about keeping the family engaged in geocaching Rules of the Woods, City, etc. – Keeping your family safe Being prepared – First Aid, Food, Water, Extra Swag, letting go trackables,etc. TAZ: Given that my family doesn’t like to geocache, at least not very much. I find taking them to interesting Virtuals and Earthcaches are the best bet. As long as it doesn’t involve spending time actually looking for a container they are up for it. INFO: Try to find cache types to suit the company I am keeping that day! The lads are far more outdoorsy than I will ever be, so if I’m with them it’s go for the distance and ‘interesting’ terrain (Tip: if you can get them interested in walking, you can train them up to act as sherpas for you on longer trips, and sub contract them to do things like climb trees on your behalf if you bribe them with ice creams afterwards!) If I’m with my parents, it needs to be an interesting location (views or historic), or a more gentle walk. Numbers runs and Park & Grabs are best avoided. Both groups find the journey much more interesting than the prospect of hunting for lots of boxes, which spoils the journey for them. Or if we’re heading out to do something like an orienteering event, I drop them where they need to be, and return at an agreed time, having collected some of the caches around the area. Cache trips disguised as ‘driving practice’ for my eldest worked for a while, but he has his licence now. With younger kids, (especially those who aren’t regular cachers) I’d look at finding caches in nice areas with loads of Favourite points, and (more importantly) have been found recently. The last thing you want is to have a string of DNF’s! Caches based around museum exhibits are also good for kids on a rainy day – they can help you spot the information, and you can come back to the final later. C&D: Geocaching is an anytime anywhere sport, rather we have time for just a quick PnG or a weekend adventure it really just depends on the moods and our current state of readiness?? What I mean by that is I evaluate if Burgundy and Kayla Dressed for a walk in the woods, or willing to sit in the car for a PnG. Do we have our gear, and the mental state of the day. Sometimes our days get long and hard and the thought of geocaching feels exhausting while other days it can be quite exciting. I am typically the one that can go 24/7 so it’s more what they are in the mood for. December 21th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Guest Hosts CloakNDagger and Memfis Mafia join the show to help discuss geocaching with Kids and Family. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
December 21th, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Guest Hosts CloakNDagger and Memfis Mafia join the show to help discuss geocaching with Kids and Family.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
——————————————————————-
The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 480 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
Send us your emails!
Share your geocaching stories, adventures and milestones
Ask a Show Host A Question to see how they will respond.

NEWS:
The final new country souvenir of 2016 is … Romania!
Romania is home to Transylvania, a forested area stretching from the Carpathian mountains in the east to the Apuseni mountains in the west. It’s also famous for its impressive churches and castles. While visiting Romania, your geocaching adventures may even lead you to Dracula’s Castle, also home to Romania’s very first geocache.
Learn more about geocaching in Romania and the other new country souvenirs on the Geocaching Blog.
Romania joins Russia, Puerto Rico, China, and Singapore as the latest geocaching country souvenirs. If you’ve found any geocaches in these countries in the past, these souvenirs have been awarded to your profile. Happy holidays and safe travels!
———
Guest Host:Guest Hosts:
Adam Schoenwald Alias: Cloak.n.dagger
Jesse Lunsford Alias: Memfis Mafia
HHH:
Tips about keeping the family engaged in geocaching
Rules of the Woods, City, etc. – Keeping your family safe
Being prepared – First Aid, Food, Water, Extra Swag, letting go trackables,etc.
TAZ:
Given that my family doesn’t like to geocache, at least not very much. I find taking them to interesting Virtuals and Earthcaches are the best bet. As long as it doesn’t involve spending time actually looking for a container they are up for it.
INFO:
Try to find cache types to suit the company I am keeping that day!
The lads are far more outdoorsy than I will ever be, so if I’m with them it’s go for the distance and ‘interesting’ terrain (Tip: if you can get them interested in walking, you can train them up to act as sherpas for you on longer trips, and sub contract them to do things like climb trees on your behalf if you bribe them with ice creams afterwards!)
If I’m with my parents, it needs to be an interesting location (views or historic), or a more gentle walk. Numbers runs and Park & Grabs are best avoided. Both groups find the journey much more interesting than the prospect of hunting for lots of boxes, which spoils the journey for them.
Or if we’re heading out to do something like an orienteering event, I drop them where they need to be, and return at an agreed time, having collected some of the caches around the area. Cache trips disguised as ‘driving practice’ for my eldest worked for a while, but he has his licence now.
With younger kids, (especially those who aren’t regular cachers) I’d look at finding caches in nice areas with loads of Favourite points, and (more importantly) have been found recently. The last thing you want is to have a string of DNF’s!
Caches based around museum exhibits are also good for kids on a rainy day – they can help you spot the information, and you can come back to the final later.
C&D:
Geocaching is an anytime anywhere sport,]]> Scott Berks clean 51:21 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-479-nic-hubbard-goes-over-new-cachly-v2/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:41:20 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=675 December 14th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang discuss Version 2 of the iOS Geocaching Application Cachly with creator Nic Hubbard. Come find out all you need to know about this amazing geocaching app and the new features it has in version 2. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 479 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com From: Anteaus Howdy from Texas! I came across this article and thought y’all might want to share this for your listeners in Utah or anyone planning on going there. Sounds pretty cool, you can get a patch from each of their counties and a geocoin once completing the tour. https://www.visitutah.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventures/geocaching NEWS: Via Infoferret: http://www.enterprisepub.com/movalley/news/geocaching-sends-west-harrison-students-all-over-the-world-from/article_b279b824-be55-11e6-8628-d3d1e697e6bc.html ——— Guest Host: Nic Hubbard Creator of Cachly Geocaching App www.cach.ly Talk points v2: Offline OSM vector maps Souvenirs Updated User Profile now shows Finds, Hides, Logs, Souvenirs, User Gallery and much more. Updated map callout, list view and cache details screen with more information such as favorites and trackables. Highlight caches Highlight caches from GSAK GPX import if user flag is set Refresh caches in an offline list ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed December 14th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang discuss Version 2 of the iOS Geocaching Application Cachly with creator Nic Hubbard. Come find out all you need to know about this amazing geocaching app and the new features ...
December 14th, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The gang discuss Version 2 of the iOS Geocaching Application Cachly with creator Nic Hubbard. Come find out all you need to know about this amazing geocaching app and the new features it has in version 2.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
——————————————————————-
The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 479 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
From: Anteaus
Howdy from Texas! I came across this article and thought y’all might want to share this for your listeners in Utah or anyone planning on going there. Sounds pretty cool, you can get a patch from each of their counties and a geocoin once completing the tour.
https://www.visitutah.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventures/geocaching

NEWS:
Via Infoferret:
http://www.enterprisepub.com/movalley/news/geocaching-sends-west-harrison-students-all-over-the-world-from/article_b279b824-be55-11e6-8628-d3d1e697e6bc.html
———
Guest Host: Nic Hubbard
Creator of Cachly Geocaching App
www.cach.ly

Talk points v2:
Offline OSM vector maps
Souvenirs
Updated User Profile now shows Finds, Hides, Logs, Souvenirs, User Gallery and much more.
Updated map callout, list view and cache details screen with more information such as favorites and trackables.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 52:45 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-478-causes-and-cures-for-geocaching-burnout/ Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:46:15 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=667 December 7th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Tonight’s topic deals with and hopefully brings helpful suggestions for Geocaching Burnout. Even the most ambitious geocacher can hit a dry patch. We disucuss when this happens and how to snap out of the rut. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 478 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com Have any one of you been totally creeped out at a cache? jdkint NEWS: The newest country souvenirs: Russia and Puerto Rico We’re excited to announce the newest country souvenirs for you to collect on your geocaching travels: Russia and Puerto Rico! As the largest country in the world, Russia spans eleven time zones and covers more than one eighth of Earth’s inhabited land area. Find an urban cache in St. Petersburg or venture to a volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Puerto Rico is home to over 1000 active caches and a geocaching community known for its warm hospitality and friendliness to strangers. Enjoy stunning beaches or discover one of Puerto Rico’s best-kept secrets: its extensive cave system. Learn more about geocaching in Russia and Puerto Rico on the Geocaching Blog. Geocaching Burnout – What is it? When Geocaching is no longer fun? When you are getting bored or frustrated by the game? When you stop doing it? Are there different reasons for burnout around the 50 finds mark (I tried the hobby, it wasn’t for me), and the 1000+ cache people (something’s changed, and it’s not fun anymore)? What is causing them to burn out and or quit? IF: Time / Family pressures? Lack of variety in the local area? Just other interests? Bad weather / winter? SB: crappy hides, bad community TAZ: Hide quality/availability of good hides. Feeling uncomfortable when searching for hides. Poor maintenance by local hiders, Too many DNFs. IF: some comments from others in the NZ caching community (edited): When: You have fewer than 100 geocaches within an hour from home. Especially if you are trying to spread your finds (e.g. dot days) or get 1000 finds a year. The only puzzles left have only been solved by a few people. All the caches are urban micros, even those placed in non-urban locations. Making yourself get out and find caches whether or not you want to, can make it a chore rather than a fun hobby. (e.g. ‘burnout’ after trying to complete a geostreak). Local cachers form a clique that you are not in. Your caching buddies get a boyfriend or something else more important than geocaching. Your family make it unbearable to stop for a geocache when you want to. Electronics making it too easy to play? IF: Hell no! Smartphones are what got me into the game! Also smartphones give scope for all sorts of puzzles (e.g. Wherigos). TAZ: Nope, while electronics have improved, they’ve only made it easier to get to the hide (planning, navigating, logging, etc.), not to find the hide itself. Is there too much emphasis on the numbers? IF: For some people perhaps? Numbers don’t generally bother me, unless someone is bragging about them. SB: As someone with 14.5k finds, I’d say numbers definitely add to the burnout. TAZ: I don’t see these as community imposed emphasis, but more personal desires to achieve something specific. Though, I know I had burnout when I was trying to close out my 365/366 Challenge. Things to help prevent burn out: TAZ: Step back, search your area for high favorited caches, and hit one or two. Or even take a break from caching, but keep that app ready in your pocket because you’ll end up someplace and say, hey that would be a great place for a cache! IF: If you can work out why you’re not enjoying caching any more, you’re halfway to finding the solution (if you want to). December 7th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Tonight’s topic deals with and hopefully brings helpful suggestions for Geocaching Burnout. Even the most ambitious geocacher can hit a dry patch.
December 7th, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Tonight’s topic deals with and hopefully brings helpful suggestions for Geocaching Burnout. Even the most ambitious geocacher can hit a dry patch. We disucuss when this happens and how to snap out of the rut.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 478 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
Have any one of you been totally creeped out at a cache?
jdkint
NEWS:
The newest country souvenirs: Russia and Puerto Rico
We’re excited to announce the newest country souvenirs for you to collect on your geocaching travels: Russia and Puerto Rico!
As the largest country in the world, Russia spans eleven time zones and covers more than one eighth of Earth’s inhabited land area. Find an urban cache in St. Petersburg or venture to a volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Puerto Rico is home to over 1000 active caches and a geocaching community known for its warm hospitality and friendliness to strangers. Enjoy stunning beaches or discover one of Puerto Rico’s best-kept secrets: its extensive cave system.
Learn more about geocaching in Russia and Puerto Rico on the Geocaching Blog.
Geocaching Burnout – What is it?
When Geocaching is no longer fun? When you are getting bored or frustrated by the game? When you stop doing it?
Are there different reasons for burnout around the 50 finds mark (I tried the hobby, it wasn’t for me), and the 1000+ cache people (something’s changed, and it’s not fun anymore)?
What is causing them to burn out and or quit?
IF: Time / Family pressures? Lack of variety in the local area? Just other interests? Bad weather / winter?
SB: crappy hides, bad community
TAZ: Hide quality/availability of good hides. Feeling uncomfortable when searching for hides. Poor maintenance by local hiders, Too many DNFs.
IF: some comments from others in the NZ caching community (edited):
When:
You have fewer than 100 geocaches within an hour from home. Especially if you are trying to spread your finds (e.g. dot days) or get 1000 finds a year.
The only puzzles left have only been solved by a few people.
All the caches are urban micros, even those placed in non-urban locations.
Making yourself get out and find caches whether or not you want to, can make it a chore rather than a fun hobby. (e.g. ‘burnout’ after trying to complete a geostreak).
Local cachers form a clique that you are not in.
Your caching buddies get a boyfriend or something else more important than geocaching.
Your family make it unbearable to stop for a geocache when you want to.
Electronics making it too easy to play?
IF: Hell no! Smartphones are what got me into the game! Also smartphones give scope for all sorts of puzzles (e.g. Wherigos).
TAZ: Nope, while electronics have improved, they’ve only made it easier to get to the hide (planning, navigating, logging, etc.), not to find the hide itself.
Is there too much emphasis on the numbers?
IF: For some people perhaps? Numbers don’t generally bother me, unless someone is bragging about them.
SB: As someone with 14.5k finds, I’d say numbers definitely add to the burnout.
TAZ: I don’t see these as community imposed emphasis,]]> Scott Berks clean 55:10 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-477-geocaching-deadly-sins-bad-geocache-designs-and-hides/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:12:59 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=661 November 30th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Headhardhat and Sarah T-S are “on assignment” so CloakNDagger will be in as guest host. Tonight’s topic is a bit of a rant show when it comes to bad geocache designs and hides. Everything from poorly made, poorly disquieted and more. This all can lead to unhappy geocachers, muggles and let’s say uniformed parties. Suitable suggestions to help will be provided by the hosts. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 477 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com NEWS: Have you planned your 2017 travel? One of the coolest things about geocaching is that it’s played by people around the world in so many different ways. To celebrate this, we’re releasing five new country souvenirs over the next few weeks! If you’ve already found a geocache in any of these countries, you’ll automatically receive the souvenir on your profile. Souvenirs that are currently available can be found here. You can view which ones you’ve already earned by checking out your Souvenirs on Geocaching.com. Stay tuned for the first new country souvenirs announcement in next week’s Geocaching newsletter. Looks like they’ll be announcing one a week for the next five weeks. The first one is Slovenia https://www.geocaching.com/blog/category/geocaching-com-souvenirs/ SB: just bags, plastic toys TAZ: Cheap plastic ‘Gladware’ type containers that disintegrate within weeks when exposed to the environment. Anything not airtight in humid environments (not as much of a problem out here in Cali.) Used Mini Mouthwash container w/o the cap (Yes, a ¼ inch hole in top, with paper jammed inside and no cap. I was FTF on one of these.) C&D: In order of highest irritation to lowest. Reviewers not being on the same page (they have a huge grey area of what is acceptable and what isn’t) and every reviewer is different in interpretations of cache is allowable and what isn’t. No logging requirements, though geocaching encourages people to write a log containing at least two sentences, they allow emojis and “one word Acronyms. Limited geocaching adoptions, there are circumstance where a great geocache has been placed and the CO has quit playing or has died, there is no option to adopt these caches to either preserve the memory or the age of the geocache. Complaints about geocaches being PMO. Poor swag hides/illegal hides Abandoned geocaches Not enough resources to help establish Large events. Groundspeak store does not engrave your geocoins like Coins and Pins does. Infoferret’s list of Rants! (not necessarily in order of importance). These are probably mostly placed by newcomers to the game: Inaccurate coordinates (10m + out). Meaningless cache hints. Unrealistic D/T Ratings (appreciate that this can be entirely subjective!) Flimsy / unsuitable containers (e.g. takeaway boxes). Eclipse mint tins which have not been camouflaged (shiny metal tins, which can look like litter). Ditto caches with glass containers (I’ve CITO’d enough glass that the idea of deliberately putting more out there seems crazy). Caches that look like something dangerous. (e.g. bombs, pest traps etc.) I’m all for creativity, but there are limits! Caches placed at the exact same spot where one (or more) have been archived in a short space of time previously. (Could reviewers make suggestions here?) I guess much of this could be fixed by ‘cacher education’ e.g. requiring cachers to have found a certain number of caches before being allowed to place any? Location type issues: Hides in Gorse (or other spiky plants), near nettles or in large clumps of Agapanthus or flax (Phormium tenax) plants. (NZ cachers will know where I’m coming from here). November 30th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Headhardhat and Sarah T-S are “on assignment” so CloakNDagger will be in as guest host. Tonight’s topic is a bit of a rant show when it comes to bad geocache designs and hides.
November 30th, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Headhardhat and Sarah T-S are “on assignment” so CloakNDagger will be in as guest host. Tonight’s topic is a bit of a rant show when it comes to bad geocache designs and hides. Everything from poorly made, poorly disquieted and more. This all can lead to unhappy geocachers, muggles and let’s say uniformed parties. Suitable suggestions to help will be provided by the hosts.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 477 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
NEWS:
Have you planned your 2017 travel?
One of the coolest things about geocaching is that it’s played by people around the world in so many different ways. To celebrate this, we’re releasing five new country souvenirs over the next few weeks!
If you’ve already found a geocache in any of these countries, you’ll automatically receive the souvenir on your profile. Souvenirs that are currently available can be found here. You can view which ones you’ve already earned by checking out your Souvenirs on Geocaching.com.
Stay tuned for the first new country souvenirs announcement in next week’s Geocaching newsletter.
Looks like they’ll be announcing one a week for the next five weeks. The first one is Slovenia
https://www.geocaching.com/blog/category/geocaching-com-souvenirs/
SB: just bags, plastic toys
TAZ:
Cheap plastic ‘Gladware’ type containers that disintegrate within weeks when exposed to the environment.
Anything not airtight in humid environments (not as much of a problem out here in Cali.)
Used Mini Mouthwash container w/o the cap (Yes, a ¼ inch hole in top, with paper jammed inside and no cap. I was FTF on one of these.)
C&D:
In order of highest irritation to lowest.
Reviewers not being on the same page (they have a huge grey area of what is acceptable and what isn’t) and every reviewer is different in interpretations of cache is allowable and what isn’t.
No logging requirements, though geocaching encourages people to write a log containing at least two sentences, they allow emojis and “one word Acronyms.
Limited geocaching adoptions, there are circumstance where a great geocache has been placed and the CO has quit playing or has died, there is no option to adopt these caches to either preserve the memory or the age of the geocache.
Complaints about geocaches being PMO.
Poor swag hides/illegal hides
Abandoned geocaches
Not enough resources to help establish Large events.
Groundspeak store does not engrave your geocoins like Coins and Pins does.
Infoferret’s list of Rants! (not necessarily in order of importance).
These are probably mostly placed by newcomers to the game:
Inaccurate coordinates (10m + out).
Meaningless cache hints.
Unrealistic D/T Ratings (appreciate that this can be entirely subjective!)
Flimsy / unsuitable containers (e.g. takeaway boxes). Eclipse mint tins which have not been camouflaged (shiny metal tins, which can look like litter). Ditto caches with glass containers (I’ve CITO’d enough glass that the idea of deliberately putting more out there seems crazy).
Caches that look like something dangerous. (e.g. bombs, pest traps etc.) I’m all for creativity,]]> Scott Berks clean 52:46 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-476-november-cacher-coffee/ Thu, 24 Nov 2016 04:41:29 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=658 November 23th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang bring up interesting discussion with our November Cacher Coffee. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 476 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com GC.com has not been very consistant with the APE caches. Most of them have been archived after they were first muggled. The Washington APE is one exception, it was replaced and allowed to be active a few times. New York had two APE caches. When GCBA4 was muggled, another cache was placed in the same location and GC.com allowed the new CO to adopt the original GC#. All of the previous finders lost the APE icon. Be careful what you wish for. Walkin’ Ed INFO: Geocache Brought To Police Station http://globalnews.ca/news/3082921/suspicious-package-at-police-station-turns-out-to-be-for-geocaching/ Welcome to Jurassic Park Cache— Geocache of the Week Welcome to Jurassic Park Cache— Geocache of the Week Geocaching is getting techies moving again http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2016/11/11/geocaching-is-getting-techies-moving-again SB: GC does a Facebook Live to talk about APE cache. TAZ: Geocachers find lady trapped in wreck for 14hrs when it rolled down a 150’ embankment. http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/men-out-geocaching-in-benton-city-wash-save-womans-life/464963563 INFO: An update from ‘the shaky Isles”. Latest updates on what’s happening here – general ‘tramping safety advice’. Good news, the Oamaru Geofest in October (which hopefully will be a MEGA) is at the other end of the South Island so well away from the shakes! ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed November 23th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang bring up interesting discussion with our November Cacher Coffee. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http:...
November 23th, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The gang bring up interesting discussion with our November Cacher Coffee.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 476 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
GC.com has not been very consistant with the APE caches. Most of them have been archived after they were first muggled. The Washington APE is one exception, it was replaced and allowed to be active a few times. New York had two APE caches. When GCBA4 was muggled, another cache was placed in the same location and GC.com allowed the new CO to adopt the original GC#. All of the previous finders lost the APE icon. Be careful what you wish for.
Walkin’ Ed
INFO: Geocache Brought To Police Station
http://globalnews.ca/news/3082921/suspicious-package-at-police-station-turns-out-to-be-for-geocaching/
Welcome to Jurassic Park Cache— Geocache of the Week
Welcome to Jurassic Park Cache— Geocache of the Week

Geocaching is getting techies moving again
http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2016/11/11/geocaching-is-getting-techies-moving-again
SB:
GC does a Facebook Live to talk about APE cache.
TAZ:
Geocachers find lady trapped in wreck for 14hrs when it rolled down a 150’ embankment.
http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/men-out-geocaching-in-benton-city-wash-save-womans-life/464963563
INFO: An update from ‘the shaky Isles”.
Latest updates on what’s happening here – general ‘tramping safety advice’.
Good news, the Oamaru Geofest in October (which hopefully will be a MEGA) is at the other end of the South Island so well away from the shakes!
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:02:46 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-475-the-great-ape-cache-debate/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 04:07:42 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=653 November 16th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: All of the hosts including our newest host InfoFerret debate about the latest recovery of the Washington State APE CACHE and what we should do with it now that it has been found. Strong feelings with some of our hosts so I am sure our ding-ding will be going off a lot. Come and debate along with us as we record live. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 475 Show Notes GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com CloakNDagger – Speakpipe – Thank you and mention about Joyeux Noël mission A card and a geocoin. Link- http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=342100&st=50&p=5620453&hl=joyeux%20no%EBl%20mission&fromsearch=1&#entry5620453 Per Geocaching Blog – What Happened? https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2016/11/long-lost-ape-cache-is-found/ Summary The What’s Next For The APE Cache Survey until November 27th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dKBeL0x1-cvJRuFOsOFbMEnA_ySu-mbKeek6ZWrcEeg/viewform?edit_requested=true The Debate Put it back into the wild – pros and cons Put it on display in Geocaching HQ – pros and cons Tour it at Several APE Locations – pros and cons ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed November 16th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: All of the hosts including our newest host InfoFerret debate about the latest recovery of the Washington State APE CACHE and what we should do with it now that it has been found.
November 16th, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
All of the hosts including our newest host InfoFerret debate about the latest recovery of the Washington State APE CACHE and what we should do with it now that it has been found. Strong feelings with some of our hosts so I am sure our ding-ding will be going off a lot. Come and debate along with us as we record live.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 475 Show Notes
GCPC MAILBAG at GCPCMAILBAG@Gmail.com
CloakNDagger – Speakpipe – Thank you and mention about Joyeux Noël mission A card and a geocoin.
Link- http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=342100&st=50&p=5620453&hl=joyeux%20no%EBl%20mission&fromsearch=1&#entry5620453
Per Geocaching Blog – What Happened?
https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2016/11/long-lost-ape-cache-is-found/
Summary
The What’s Next For The APE Cache Survey until November 27th
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dKBeL0x1-cvJRuFOsOFbMEnA_ySu-mbKeek6ZWrcEeg/viewform?edit_requested=true
The Debate
Put it back into the wild – pros and cons
Put it on display in Geocaching HQ – pros and cons
Tour it at Several APE Locations – pros and cons
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]]> Scott Berks clean 54:35 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-474-announcing-our-fourth-host-and-random-stuff/ Thu, 10 Nov 2016 04:15:13 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=642 November 9th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We all find out who is going to be our Fourth Host. Will it be Adam Demshar, Sarah Teesdale-Spittle, Jesse Lunsford or Adam Schoenwald? Find out tonight! That and a who lot more including Scott Berks Chicago Cubs encounters and more. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 474 Show Notes Geocaching Branded Promotions / Urban Adventures Trackable Giveaway and Photo Contest. https://www.geocaching.com/brandedpromotions/promo/urban-adventures/ Our Fourth Host IS: Sarah Teesdale-Spittle Alias: Infoferret The Cubs Experience – Scott Berks ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed November 9th, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We all find out who is going to be our Fourth Host. Will it be Adam Demshar, Sarah Teesdale-Spittle, Jesse Lunsford or Adam Schoenwald? Find out tonight!
November 9th, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We all find out who is going to be our Fourth Host. Will it be Adam Demshar, Sarah Teesdale-Spittle, Jesse Lunsford or Adam Schoenwald? Find out tonight! That and a who lot more including Scott Berks Chicago Cubs encounters and more.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 474 Show Notes
Geocaching Branded Promotions / Urban Adventures Trackable Giveaway and Photo Contest.
https://www.geocaching.com/brandedpromotions/promo/urban-adventures/
Our Fourth Host IS: Sarah Teesdale-Spittle
Alias: Infoferret
The Cubs Experience – Scott Berks

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]]> Scott Berks clean 52:53 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-473-a-mini-show-due-to-cubs-game-7/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 02:43:20 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=637 November 2nd, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Well we have had shows cancelled for some strange reasons. Tonight we are not cancelling but we are going to have a mini show. Which means Headhardhat will go over the Choose Our Next Host information. Your votes need to be in by Tuesday November 8th. We choose our actual host on November 9th. So give us a watch and a listen and get your vote in. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 473 GCPC EPISODE 473 – A Mini Show Due To Cubs Game 7 http://geocachingpodcast.com/choose-our-next-host/ CHOOSE OUR NEXT HOST Here We Go! You our wondrous viewers and listeners have one week (November 8th, 2016) to get your votes in to help decide who will be the next host of the Geocaching Podcast. ONE VOTE PER GEOCACHING ALIAS PLEASE. Send which of the four host choices you want the best to. Send their name and number to : headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com Subject: GCPC FORTH HOST ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed November 2nd, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Well we have had shows cancelled for some strange reasons. Tonight we are not cancelling but we are going to have a mini show. Which means Headhardhat will go over the Choose Our Next H...
November 2nd, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Well we have had shows cancelled for some strange reasons. Tonight we are not cancelling but we are going to have a mini show. Which means Headhardhat will go over the Choose Our Next Host information. Your votes need to be in by Tuesday November 8th. We choose our actual host on November 9th. So give us a watch and a listen and get your vote in.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 473
GCPC EPISODE 473 – A Mini Show Due To Cubs Game 7
http://geocachingpodcast.com/choose-our-next-host/
CHOOSE OUR NEXT HOST
Here We Go!
You our wondrous viewers and listeners have one week (November 8th, 2016) to get your votes in to help decide who will be the next host of the Geocaching Podcast.
ONE VOTE PER GEOCACHING ALIAS PLEASE.
Send which of the four host choices you want the best to.
Send their name and number to :
headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com
Subject: GCPC FORTH HOST
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]]> Scott Berks clean 17:43 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-472-geocacher-adam-schoenwald-cloak-n-dagger/ Thu, 27 Oct 2016 03:42:16 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=629 October 26, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We have geocaching host hopeful number four Geocacher Adam Schoenwald – Cloak.n.Dagger. Find out all the cool things Adam and his family get into. Great discussion tonight and the main vote will be soon. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 472 GCPC EPISODE 472 – Geocacher Adam Schoenwald – Cloak.n.Dagger Tell us about you as a person and as a geocacher. Retired Combat Vet of 10 years, Husband to a retired Combat Medic of 15 years and Father to a kick butt Martial artist whom you all may have heard Miss Burgundy Rose, which I also Homeschool. Very Active in the community being retired i have a lot of time on my hands so I set up geocaching events that promote forms of Cito, 101 classes, MnG’s and everything in between. I am a Creative Geocache owner of nearly 200 active geocaches and have hidden almost every geocache type available, I am also considered by many as the leader for geocaching in the NWA area of the state and as such have tremendous support from the geocaching community. I am extremely Proactive have a can do and “let’s try it” attitude towards life so the only limits I have are the ones I make. So how did I get into Geocaching? I heard about it off and on in youtube videos but never gave it much attention until I met my wife. She actually had nothing to do with geocaching and in fact knew less about it than I did, what’s so funny about it was I was introduced to it via a facebook conversation from her best friend that I have yet to meet in real life. So I really never had the first hand experience of having another geocacher introduce it to me in the field. What is it like to geocache in your state? Diverse and competitive is the best way to describe it. I have recently completed a challenge that required me to find all 75 counties of Arkansas and I can honestly say I have seen more of this state than most Natives. Arkansas is called “The Natural State” for all of it’s natural beauty, from the Ozark Highlands, the rice fields and river valleys, Arkansas provides anything and everything geocachers would like to look for…we may be landlocked, but we have scuba diving caches as well. In my “neck of the woods” I have helped foster a very competitive spirit to geocaching and forged many great friendships in the process. What is your favorite things to do while geocaching? At first it was simply to make the find, that grew like for most geocachers into learning about areas “in their own backyard” that they didn’t know exsisted, but as I have continued to explore and hide I started taking more of a leadership role early in my development in the community. Now I currently lead and participate in many groups and belong to committees in the States Geocaching Association known as ArkGeo as well as smaller more independent geocaching groups. My favorite thing is teaching others about geocaching, and to challenge the ones that have been doing it for a while to find new and fresh ways to hide geocaches. I hold monthly events to bring people together, keep people informed and introduce old faces with new ones. I have a geocaching facebook group where I hold monthly challenges in which people can win cool swag if they meet the challenge, and I work very close with the community and with the state to keep promoting the spirit of geocaching. Geocaching topics you feel strongly about either pro or con? I really feel strong about community development and taking care of our environment. I have been working close with the surrounding cities to adopt parks and trails under the Cloak.n.Dagger Geocaching Banner to perform Citos, October 26, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We have geocaching host hopeful number four Geocacher Adam Schoenwald – Cloak.n.Dagger. Find out all the cool things Adam and his family get into.
October 26, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We have geocaching host hopeful number four Geocacher Adam Schoenwald – Cloak.n.Dagger. Find out all the cool things Adam and his family get into. Great discussion tonight and the main vote will be soon.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 472
GCPC EPISODE 472 – Geocacher Adam Schoenwald – Cloak.n.Dagger
Tell us about you as a person and as a geocacher.
Retired Combat Vet of 10 years, Husband to a retired Combat Medic of 15 years and Father to a kick butt Martial artist whom you all may have heard Miss Burgundy Rose, which I also Homeschool.
Very Active in the community being retired i have a lot of time on my hands so I set up geocaching events that promote forms of Cito, 101 classes, MnG’s and everything in between. I am a Creative Geocache owner of nearly 200 active geocaches and have hidden almost every geocache type available, I am also considered by many as the leader for geocaching in the NWA area of the state and as such have tremendous support from the geocaching community. I am extremely Proactive have a can do and “let’s try it” attitude towards life so the only limits I have are the ones I make.
So how did I get into Geocaching?
I heard about it off and on in youtube videos but never gave it much attention until I met my wife. She actually had nothing to do with geocaching and in fact knew less about it than I did, what’s so funny about it was I was introduced to it via a facebook conversation from her best friend that I have yet to meet in real life. So I really never had the first hand experience of having another geocacher introduce it to me in the field.
What is it like to geocache in your state?
Diverse and competitive is the best way to describe it. I have recently completed a challenge that required me to find all 75 counties of Arkansas and I can honestly say I have seen more of this state than most Natives. Arkansas is called “The Natural State” for all of it’s natural beauty, from the Ozark Highlands, the rice fields and river valleys, Arkansas provides anything and everything geocachers would like to look for…we may be landlocked, but we have scuba diving caches as well. In my “neck of the woods” I have helped foster a very competitive spirit to geocaching and forged many great friendships in the process.
What is your favorite things to do while geocaching?
At first it was simply to make the find, that grew like for most geocachers into learning about areas “in their own backyard” that they didn’t know exsisted, but as I have continued to explore and hide I started taking more of a leadership role early in my development in the community. Now I currently lead and participate in many groups and belong to committees in the States Geocaching Association known as ArkGeo as well as smaller more independent geocaching groups. My favorite thing is teaching others about geocaching, and to challenge the ones that have been doing it for a while to find new and fresh ways to hide geocaches. I hold monthly events to bring people together, keep people informed and introduce old faces with new ones. I have a geocaching facebook group where I hold monthly challenges in which people can win cool swag if they meet the challenge, and I work very close with the community and with the state to ...]]> Scott Berks clean 1:03:29 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-471-geocacher-jesse-lunsford-memfis-mafia/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 03:23:52 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=626 October 19, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Our third of four guest GCPC host possibilities. Tonight Geocacher Jesse Lunsford aka Memphis Mafia will share insights about geocaching and why he wants to be a host on our show. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 471 GCPC EPISODE 471 – Geocacher Jesse Lunsford – Memfis Mafia Tell us about you as a person and as a geocacher. Geocaching is a family affair in our house. We are a pretty tight family and it is a way that we can all spend time together. I’m a retired police officer and currently work in the emergency management field. When I’m away from work I want to have fun and get outside and play – geocaching allows me to do just that. So how did I get into Geocaching? We moved to Colorado six years ago which is when we really started geocaching. We were looking for something to do and a way to explore our new area. We ended up attending an event and ultimately met most of the people we know in the state through geocaching. We started by walking around finding the closest geocaches that we could with that horrible old intro app. We progressed from there to diving in and trying every aspect of the game we could. Ok I have to say that I actually cached before Colorado. A couple years before moving out here I found one cache. It was an LPC and basically we didn’t get into the game at that time. A buddy of mine pointed out to me that I left that part out on another occasion as he was the one who went with me. I can’t leave him out today because we are all meeting up in Chicago on the chance of what could be happening “no jinx”. What is it like to geocache in Colorado? Colorado is great. My wife and I met in College and learned very quickly that we both wanted to move out of Memphis and travel as much as possible. Over the years we traveled every chance we could but kept visiting Colorado. We loved the beauty of the mountains and just the feel of the area. Now, with short notice I can be hiking in the mountains away from the city and people and really challenge myself physically. Not every cache has to be off the side of a cliff but I really like when it takes that bit of extra effort and planning. We are lucky enough to have a great community of geocachers here in Colorado What is your favorite things to do while geocaching? My family all has their own favorite aspects but for me, it is the extreme stuff. I like the caches that take planning and push you just a little outside your comfort zone. Kristi and I met up with another cacher to plan our next geocaching trip. We are headed to the swamps of South Florida for a series of kayaking caches. On the last day we are going for a 5×5 Virtual. We have been planning this one for a while. It will be three days of caching, all by boat. We have to get plane tickets, a car rental, rent boats, find a place to stay… that is what makes for fun geocaching for me. Geocaching topics you feel strongly about either pro or con? I could probably fill a few shows here. My biggest pet peeve is people taking themselves and the game too seriously. It is a game meant to be fun. There is so much to the game that you have to be able to find something you like. I have opinions just like everybody but I’m not going to get down on someone else for whatever it is they like. I love to hike. My wife likes easy caches all in a row. Its not my favorite but I can still go out and have fun playing the game with her. -People that damage other people’s cache because they have to have that smiley -Guess what? I don’t use a GPS and have no desire to, its not blasphemy -Pro: try new things ( we love to be early adopters) Wherigos, Intercaches, October 19, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Our third of four guest GCPC host possibilities. Tonight Geocacher Jesse Lunsford aka Memphis Mafia will share insights about geocaching and why he wants to be a host on our show.
October 19, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Our third of four guest GCPC host possibilities. Tonight Geocacher Jesse Lunsford aka Memphis Mafia will share insights about geocaching and why he wants to be a host on our show.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 471
GCPC EPISODE 471 – Geocacher Jesse Lunsford – Memfis Mafia
Tell us about you as a person and as a geocacher.
Geocaching is a family affair in our house. We are a pretty tight family and it is a way that we can all spend time together. I’m a retired police officer and currently work in the emergency management field. When I’m away from work I want to have fun and get outside and play – geocaching allows me to do just that.
So how did I get into Geocaching?
We moved to Colorado six years ago which is when we really started geocaching. We were looking for something to do and a way to explore our new area. We ended up attending an event and ultimately met most of the people we know in the state through geocaching. We started by walking around finding the closest geocaches that we could with that horrible old intro app. We progressed from there to diving in and trying every aspect of the game we could.
Ok I have to say that I actually cached before Colorado. A couple years before moving out here I found one cache. It was an LPC and basically we didn’t get into the game at that time. A buddy of mine pointed out to me that I left that part out on another occasion as he was the one who went with me. I can’t leave him out today because we are all meeting up in Chicago on the chance of what could be happening “no jinx”.
What is it like to geocache in Colorado?
Colorado is great. My wife and I met in College and learned very quickly that we both wanted to move out of Memphis and travel as much as possible. Over the years we traveled every chance we could but kept visiting Colorado. We loved the beauty of the mountains and just the feel of the area. Now, with short notice I can be hiking in the mountains away from the city and people and really challenge myself physically. Not every cache has to be off the side of a cliff but I really like when it takes that bit of extra effort and planning. We are lucky enough to have a great community of geocachers here in Colorado
What is your favorite things to do while geocaching?
My family all has their own favorite aspects but for me, it is the extreme stuff. I like the caches that take planning and push you just a little outside your comfort zone. Kristi and I met up with another cacher to plan our next geocaching trip. We are headed to the swamps of South Florida for a series of kayaking caches. On the last day we are going for a 5×5 Virtual. We have been planning this one for a while. It will be three days of caching, all by boat. We have to get plane tickets, a car rental, rent boats, find a place to stay… that is what makes for fun geocaching for me.
Geocaching topics you feel strongly about either pro or con?
I could probably fill a few shows here. My biggest pet peeve is people taking themselves and the game too seriously. It is a game meant to be fun. There is so much to the game that you have to be able to find something you like. I have opinions just like everybody but I’m not going to get down on someone else for whatever it is they like.]]> Scott Berks clean 1:01:09 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-470-geocacher-sarah-teesdale-spittle-infoferret/ Thu, 06 Oct 2016 03:08:59 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=621 October 05, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The next participant for the GCPC Host Call Out is Geocacher Sarah Teesdale-Spittle aka Infoferret. She is from New Zealand and is an amazing geocacher in her own right. Find out if she may be our first female geocacher host for the show. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 470 GCPC MAILBAG: Viewer Feedback: Guys, Thanks for reading my last note on the air. I tried to keep it short, thinking everyone knew what a 14er was. I was glad the chat room could come through for you. I also don’t travel a lot and didn’t know if there was another way. The answer to my question was to find the GPS coordinates of the particular peak, (Google was my friend in finding the GPS coordinates for the Peaks) then use Google Earth with the Geocache option on to locate possible caches, and proximity to Fort Collins. Grays Peak is the closest and a relatively easy hike. There are also two caches on the peak, a WhereIgo, and a traditional (GCQ8XV & GC5A3EY). My final step is to see how easy they are to find. Just thought you’d like to know. Merlin1392 aka Tim Send us your Comments, Ask The Host Questions, Milestones and Geocaching Adventures to GCPCMailbag@gmail.com ——————————————————————- GCPC EPISODE 470 – Geocacher Sarah Teesdale-Spittle – Infoferret Tell us about you as a person and as a geocacher. I grew up Durham (a small City in the in the North-East of England), and moved to the midlands (Nottingham) to go to Uni when I was 18. Whilst I was there I met my other half, married and settled down on the Nottingham / Derbyshire border. In 2000, he got offered a job in New Zealand, and we decided to move from a UK summer to a Wellington winter and see how it went for a couple of years. 16 years later, we’re still here! We both work in central Wellington (the capital city of New Zealand), and have two boys. One is part way through University, the other is in intermediate school. We also share the house with an elderly cat, and far more books than we need (all of us at fault here), orienteering and other outdoor gear gear (the others) MTG cards (the boys) and knitting and sewing stuff (mine, I must admit). So how did I get into Geocaching? The rest of the family are heavily into Orienteering. I liked going to interesting areas most people never get to, but having to run around once I got there? Not so much. Anyway, back in 2012 there was an article in ‘Wilderness’ magazine (compulsory reading for the rest of the family), about a GPS based activity. I’d just got a smartphone for my birthday, discovered it had a GPS, so I thought I’d give it a go. Not the best of starts, as I tried to find the cache at night, in the rain, and not surprisingly got nowhere. Two days later, in daylight it practically waved at me, and I was hooked! I‘d lived in Wellington for over 10 years, so I thought I knew my backyard pretty well. Oh no I didn’t… I spent the next few months finding out more about my city , its people and history than I ever thought possible, and 4+ years later I’m still fascinated. This has got me to more areas than I thought possible. Without geocaching no way would I have been up before dawn heading out to an obscure track, or joining the rest of the family (or others) on a multi-day walk, carrying everything with me. I managed a streak of over a year a while back before being defeated by the final of a night cache….it’s a balance between obsession and spending time with the family! Why my caching name? Well, I didn’t fancy being something like ‘Sarah 910’, wanted something fairly gender neutral, and I was doing a course on Information sources at the time – hence info seeking / In... October 05, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The next participant for the GCPC Host Call Out is Geocacher Sarah Teesdale-Spittle aka Infoferret. She is from New Zealand and is an amazing geocacher in her own right.
October 05, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The next participant for the GCPC Host Call Out is Geocacher Sarah Teesdale-Spittle aka Infoferret. She is from New Zealand and is an amazing geocacher in her own right. Find out if she may be our first female geocacher host for the show.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 470
GCPC MAILBAG: Viewer Feedback:
Guys,
Thanks for reading my last note on the air. I tried to keep it short, thinking everyone knew what a 14er was. I was glad the chat room could come through for you. I also don’t travel a lot and didn’t know if there was another way.
The answer to my question was to find the GPS coordinates of the particular peak, (Google was my friend in finding the GPS coordinates for the Peaks) then use Google Earth with the Geocache option on to locate possible caches, and proximity to Fort Collins. Grays Peak is the closest and a relatively easy hike. There are also two caches on the peak, a WhereIgo, and a traditional (GCQ8XV & GC5A3EY). My final step is to see how easy they are to find.
Just thought you’d like to know.
Merlin1392
aka Tim
Send us your Comments, Ask The Host Questions, Milestones and Geocaching Adventures to GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
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GCPC EPISODE 470 – Geocacher Sarah Teesdale-Spittle – Infoferret
Tell us about you as a person and as a geocacher.
I grew up Durham (a small City in the in the North-East of England), and moved to the midlands (Nottingham) to go to Uni when I was 18. Whilst I was there I met my other half, married and settled down on the Nottingham / Derbyshire border. In 2000, he got offered a job in New Zealand, and we decided to move from a UK summer to a Wellington winter and see how it went for a couple of years. 16 years later, we’re still here!
We both work in central Wellington (the capital city of New Zealand), and have two boys. One is part way through University, the other is in intermediate school. We also share the house with an elderly cat, and far more books than we need (all of us at fault here), orienteering and other outdoor gear gear (the others) MTG cards (the boys) and knitting and sewing stuff (mine, I must admit).
So how did I get into Geocaching?
The rest of the family are heavily into Orienteering. I liked going to interesting areas most people never get to, but having to run around once I got there? Not so much.
Anyway, back in 2012 there was an article in ‘Wilderness’ magazine (compulsory reading for the rest of the family), about a GPS based activity. I’d just got a smartphone for my birthday, discovered it had a GPS, so I thought I’d give it a go. Not the best of starts, as I tried to find the cache at night, in the rain, and not surprisingly got nowhere. Two days later, in daylight it practically waved at me, and I was hooked!
I‘d lived in Wellington for over 10 years, so I thought I knew my backyard pretty well. Oh no I didn’t… I spent the next few months finding out more about my city , its people and history than I ever thought possible, and 4+ years later I’m still fascinated.
]]> Scott Berks clean 46:20 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-469-geocacher-adam-demshar-carrot-killer/ Thu, 29 Sep 2016 03:19:55 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=617 September 28, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We start out our first participant Adam Demshar for the GCPC Host Call Out. Be sure to stop on by as we get to know Adam and see if he has all the right stuff to be a GCPC Host. Nachos are welcome but not necessary… See you then. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 469 GCPC MAILBAG: Viewer Feedback: Gang, We’re planning a trip for my niece’s wedding next June (2017), to Fort Collins, Colorado. While the family is not really into geocaching, I can’t pass up the opportunity 🙂 What I’m looking for is a 14’er with a relatively easy cache at the peak. Since 14’ers are hard on their own, the trail needs to fun for those that may take part in the journey. Any ideas on how I would learn about this type of cache in the area? Thanks Merlin1392 aka Tim Send us your Comments, Ask The Host Questions, Milestones and Geocaching Adventures to GCPCMailbag@gmail.com ——————————————————————- GCPC EPISODE 469 – Geocacher Adam Demshar – Carrot Killer My name is Adam Demshar. I am originally from a The Woodlands, Texas which is a suburb of Houston. I joined the Army when I was 20 years old and have lived in Georgia for the majority of the time since. I have lived in Germany for 3 years, as well as been deployed to Iraq twice and Afghanistan once. Currently I split time between Statesboro, GA and Augusta, GA. My wife and three sons aged 9, 6, and 4 live in Statesboro but I work at Fort Gordon in Augusta Monday-Friday and travel home for the weekends. I work at Fort Gordon as an AIT Platoon Sergeant. I am the equivalent of a drill sergeant for the Soldiers who have completed basic training but are learning their job specialty in the Army. Anyhow, I also Geocache! I am currently around 2,300 finds. I started caching in July of 2013. I was freshly home from Afghanistan and I saw a sticker on someone’s car. I think I had heard of it before a few years back but wasn’t really sure what it was. When I got home I looked it up and saw there was a cache about .3 from my house. I was completely amazed right from the start. After finding a couple of caches I introduced geocaching to a friend at work and we started going out during our lunch breaks. Unfortunately that friend is only at about 250 finds today as I have obviously dwarfed that number. Currently I have a streak going for 305 days. Just a little bit longer until I can qualify for all of those 365 challenges! I have hidden 90 caches including events and CITOs. I have hidden every type of cache currently available. * One of my favorite things to do is incorporate camping and caching together. I have found that camping allows you to travel on the cheap and get to get out and see and do alot more. I am often caching with my 3 boys and that is always a sure fire way to get them to be enthusiastic about an all weekend caching trip is to let them know that we will be camping. I think I have heard you reference the Georgia Geo-Campers once on this show. I am fairly active with that group. They are a group of cachers who simply camp together at a different State Park in Georgia every month. It is really a great deal at $25 per tent for the weekend. There is always a campfire event and a stone soup on Saturday night. Even though I am often with my boys really what I like is the more difficult the better. A cache that you have to work for is far more satisfying than one that you just casually walk up to. I really like kayak caches. I own one of the best kayaks but I often struggle to transport it since I drive a Nissan Altima. Of course I always look forward to the Going Caching Mega here in Georgia every year. September 28, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We start out our first participant Adam Demshar for the GCPC Host Call Out. Be sure to stop on by as we get to know Adam and see if he has all the right stuff to be a GCPC Host.
September 28, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We start out our first participant Adam Demshar for the GCPC Host Call Out. Be sure to stop on by as we get to know Adam and see if he has all the right stuff to be a GCPC Host. Nachos are welcome but not necessary… See you then.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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The Video Version of our Podcast

GCPC EPISODE 469
GCPC MAILBAG: Viewer Feedback:
Gang,
We’re planning a trip for my niece’s wedding next June (2017), to Fort Collins, Colorado. While the family is not really into geocaching, I can’t pass up the opportunity 🙂
What I’m looking for is a 14’er with a relatively easy cache at the peak. Since 14’ers are hard on their own, the trail needs to fun for those that may take part in the journey. Any ideas on how I would learn about this type of cache in the area?
Thanks
Merlin1392
aka Tim
Send us your Comments, Ask The Host Questions, Milestones and Geocaching Adventures to GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
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GCPC EPISODE 469 – Geocacher Adam Demshar – Carrot Killer
My name is Adam Demshar. I am originally from a The Woodlands, Texas which is a suburb of Houston. I joined the Army when I was 20 years old and have lived in Georgia for the majority of the time since. I have lived in Germany for 3 years, as well as been deployed to Iraq twice and Afghanistan once. Currently I split time between Statesboro, GA and Augusta, GA. My wife and three sons aged 9, 6, and 4 live in Statesboro but I work at Fort Gordon in Augusta Monday-Friday and travel home for the weekends. I work at Fort Gordon as an AIT Platoon Sergeant. I am the equivalent of a drill sergeant for the Soldiers who have completed basic training but are learning their job specialty in the Army.
Anyhow, I also Geocache! I am currently around 2,300 finds. I started caching in July of 2013. I was freshly home from Afghanistan and I saw a sticker on someone’s car. I think I had heard of it before a few years back but wasn’t really sure what it was. When I got home I looked it up and saw there was a cache about .3 from my house. I was completely amazed right from the start. After finding a couple of caches I introduced geocaching to a friend at work and we started going out during our lunch breaks. Unfortunately that friend is only at about 250 finds today as I have obviously dwarfed that number. Currently I have a streak going for 305 days. Just a little bit longer until I can qualify for all of those 365 challenges! I have hidden 90 caches including events and CITOs. I have hidden every type of cache currently available.
* One of my favorite things to do is incorporate camping and caching together. I have found that camping allows you to travel on the cheap and get to get out and see and do alot more. I am often caching with my 3 boys and that is always a sure fire way to get them to be enthusiastic about an all weekend caching trip is to let them know that we will be camping. I think I have heard you reference the Georgia Geo-Campers once on this show. I am fairly active with that group. They are a group of cachers who simply camp together at a differen...]]> Scott Berks clean 51:07 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-468-understanding-earth-caches/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 03:09:21 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=614 September 21, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys discuss Geocaching Earth Caches and how they can add to your next trip or geocaching adventure. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 468 GCPC MAILBAG: Viewer Feedback: From: JD Sutter Hello GCPC! I am fairly new to geocaching having only played a few times over the past 12 months. I have been listening to your podcast off and on throughout this past year as well and am slowing starting to learn all the ins and outs of the game. On a recent camping trip a couple friends and I searched for a total of about 2 hours over two days for a D2 T3.5 cache and never found it. Later I realized that the cache description had some jargon which would have made it easier for us if we’d known what the terms meant. So I decided to look for a beginners geocaching book which would explain things and I discovered that there is a large selection of books on Amazon. Most have conflicting reviews across the spectrum so it’s hard to tell how accurate they are. Can you guys recommend the best one for a newbie? Geocaching Book Suggestions: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Geocaching The Joy of Geocaching: How to Find Health, Happiness and Creative Energy Through a Worldwide Treasure Hunt How To Puzzle Cache https://www.geocaching.com/about/glossary.aspx (best) Send us your Comments, Ask The Host Questions, Milestones and Geocaching Adventures to GCPCMailbag@gmail.com ——————————————————————- GCPC EPISODE 468 – Understanding Earth Caches EarthCache (Geocaching.com) An EarthCache is a special geological location people can visit to learn about a unique feature of the Earth. EarthCache pages include a set of educational notes along with coordinates. Visitors to EarthCaches can see how our planet has been shaped by geological processes, how we manage its resources and how scientists gather evidence. Typically, to log an EarthCache, you will have to provide answers to questions by observing the geological location. For more information about EarthCaches visit http://www.earthcache.org/. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed September 21, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys discuss Geocaching Earth Caches and how they can add to your next trip or geocaching adventure. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
September 21, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys discuss Geocaching Earth Caches and how they can add to your next trip or geocaching adventure.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 468
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From: JD Sutter
Hello GCPC!
I am fairly new to geocaching having only played a few times over the past 12 months. I have been listening to your podcast off and on throughout this past year as well and am slowing starting to learn all the ins and outs of the game.
On a recent camping trip a couple friends and I searched for a total of about 2 hours over two days for a D2 T3.5 cache and never found it. Later I realized that the cache description had some jargon which would have made it easier for us if we’d known what the terms meant.
So I decided to look for a beginners geocaching book which would explain things and I discovered that there is a large selection of books on Amazon. Most have conflicting reviews across the spectrum so it’s hard to tell how accurate they are. Can you guys recommend the best one for a newbie?
Geocaching Book Suggestions:
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Geocaching
The Joy of Geocaching: How to Find Health, Happiness and Creative Energy Through a Worldwide Treasure Hunt
How To Puzzle Cache
https://www.geocaching.com/about/glossary.aspx (best)
Send us your Comments, Ask The Host Questions, Milestones and Geocaching Adventures to GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
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GCPC EPISODE 468 – Understanding Earth Caches
EarthCache (Geocaching.com)
An EarthCache is a special geological location people can visit to learn about a unique feature of the Earth. EarthCache pages include a set of educational notes along with coordinates. Visitors to EarthCaches can see how our planet has been shaped by geological processes, how we manage its resources and how scientists gather evidence. Typically, to log an EarthCache, you will have to provide answers to questions by observing the geological location. For more information about EarthCaches visit http://www.earthcache.org/.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 47:37 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-467-is-it-disrespectful-to-geocache-in-a-cemetery/ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 03:08:37 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=610 September 14, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: What is your feelings about geocaching in a cemetery? Are you allowed to in your state, country, etc.? If so should you? That is the discussion for tonight’s episode Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 467 GCPC MAILBAG: Viewer Feedback: Hello Geocaching Podcasters I heard remarks about geocaching in cemeteries on your shows, recall a story about a Pokemon-go ban in a cemetery on the basis that playing that game in a cemetery is disrespectful. This raises the question, is it disrespectful to geocache in a cemetery? I think the answer depends on who one asks, and what is being done or hidden, such as * a cache placed on the fence in surrounding a cemetery, or just outside the cemetery. * a cache placed in the grounds of cemetery, but in an area away from any grave stones. * a cache placed near the grave marker. * a mystery, virtual or multi-stage cache that requires finder to read information from the graves, and find a physical container away from the cemetery. Thank you stevenW54 Send us your Comments, Ask The Host Questions, Milestones and Geocaching Adventures to GCPCMailbag@gmail.com ——————————————————————- Thanks to StevenW54 for the show suggestion: Stevenw54’s areas to discuss: * a cache placed on the fence in surrounding a cemetery, or just outside the cemetery. * a cache placed in the grounds of cemetery, but in an area away from any grave stones. * a cache placed near the grave marker. * a mystery, virtual or multi-stage cache that requires finder to read information from the graves, and find a physical container away from the cemetery. Question for the hosts: Are there other sensitive areas that should be avoided or not? It’s okay for Pokemon but not geocaching or visa versa? Why? Tennesee it’s Illegal for making any game in a cemetery. May not be completely true. US Federal cemeteries have rules against game playing in cemeteries. South Carolina went through a rather lengthy battle with the state lawmakers to the point where geocaching itself was targeted and nearly made illegal. No cemetery hides without permission. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed September 14, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: What is your feelings about geocaching in a cemetery? Are you allowed to in your state, country, etc.? If so should you? That is the discussion for tonight’s episode Be sure to check it...
September 14, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
What is your feelings about geocaching in a cemetery? Are you allowed to in your state, country, etc.? If so should you? That is the discussion for tonight’s episode
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 467
GCPC MAILBAG: Viewer Feedback:
Hello Geocaching Podcasters
I heard remarks about geocaching in cemeteries on your shows, recall a story about a Pokemon-go ban in a cemetery on the basis that playing that game in a cemetery is disrespectful. This raises the question, is it disrespectful to geocache in a cemetery? I think the answer depends on who one asks, and what is being done or hidden, such as
* a cache placed on the fence in surrounding a cemetery, or just outside the cemetery.
* a cache placed in the grounds of cemetery, but in an area away from any grave stones.
* a cache placed near the grave marker.
* a mystery, virtual or multi-stage cache that requires finder to read information from the graves, and find a physical container away from the cemetery.
Thank you
stevenW54
Send us your Comments, Ask The Host Questions, Milestones and Geocaching Adventures to GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
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Thanks to StevenW54 for the show suggestion:
Stevenw54’s areas to discuss:
* a cache placed on the fence in surrounding a cemetery, or just outside the cemetery.
* a cache placed in the grounds of cemetery, but in an area away from any grave stones.
* a cache placed near the grave marker.
* a mystery, virtual or multi-stage cache that requires finder to read information from the graves, and find a physical container away from the cemetery.
Question for the hosts:
Are there other sensitive areas that should be avoided or not?
It’s okay for Pokemon but not geocaching or visa versa? Why?
Tennesee it’s Illegal for making any game in a cemetery. May not be completely true.
US Federal cemeteries have rules against game playing in cemeteries.
South Carolina went through a rather lengthy battle with the state lawmakers to the point where geocaching itself was targeted and nearly made illegal. No cemetery hides without permission.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 51:59 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-466-how-to-create-a-great-multi-cache/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 03:34:56 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=607 September 07, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: What is a multi-geocache and what can make them great? Find out from tonight’s hosts on the finer points of making and hiding your very own multi geocache. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 466 GCPC MAILBAG: Viewer Feedback: I logged my 400th OpenCaching North America cache on Saturday (8/20), International Geocaching Day, and just 2 days after OCNA’s 6th anniversary. Calvert County Meet n Greet (OU0A15/GC6JFZW) was hosted by Krip’s Curves and listed on both OpenCaching and Groundspeak. Dave / DudleyGrunt Send us your Comments, Ask The Host Questions, Milestones and Geocaching Adventures to GCPCMailbag@gmail.com ——————————————————————- What is a multi geocache? What type of variations are there? Stages can be Physical or Virtual: Physical Stages: The cache owner has placed something at the location, such as a container, tag, or label. There is no minimum distance between stages within a single Multi-Cache. Virtual Stages: The cache owner has not placed anything at the location. Instead, a geocacher gathers information from features already at the location, such as a sign or objects to count. Virtual stages can be used to bring geocachers to locations where leaving a physical stage is difficult or not allowed. A Multi-Cache May Involve: A container or object that provides coordinates A formula for converting information found at stages to coordinates or clues Counting objects at one of the stages Simple arithmetic Simple ciphering (example: A=1, B=2) Multiple choice questions about something at the location A simple field puzzle A projection (using a compass bearing and distance from a specific point to determine the location of another specific point, usually a stage or final) Should it be Listed as a Multi-Cache or a Mystery/Puzzle Cache? – If a cache has multiple stages (virtual or physical) and can be found by reading the cache description and following the instructions in the field, it should be listed as a Multi-Cache. – If working out the clues requires advanced work or is so complex that many will need outside assistance, then the cache should probably be listed as a Mystery/Puzzle Cache, even if it is multi-staged. – If the listing coordinates are used to calculate a projection without the need to visit the location, it should be listed as a Mystery/Puzzle Cache. If a projection must be calculated in the field using bearing and distance from one of the stages, it should be listed as a Multi-Cache. What make the difference between so-so and WOW! What makes a so-so multi and what to avoid? Why do multi caches seem to be avoided in the US but not in other parts of the world? ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed September 07, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: What is a multi-geocache and what can make them great? Find out from tonight’s hosts on the finer points of making and hiding your very own multi geocache. Be sure to check it out!
September 07, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
What is a multi-geocache and what can make them great? Find out from tonight’s hosts on the finer points of making and hiding your very own multi geocache.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 466
GCPC MAILBAG: Viewer Feedback:
I logged my 400th OpenCaching North America cache on Saturday (8/20), International Geocaching Day, and just 2 days after OCNA’s 6th anniversary.
Calvert County Meet n Greet (OU0A15/GC6JFZW) was hosted by Krip’s Curves and listed on both OpenCaching and Groundspeak.
Dave / DudleyGrunt
Send us your Comments, Ask The Host Questions, Milestones and Geocaching Adventures to GCPCMailbag@gmail.com
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What is a multi geocache?
What type of variations are there?
Stages can be Physical or Virtual:
Physical Stages: The cache owner has placed something at the location, such as a container, tag, or label. There is no minimum distance between stages within a single Multi-Cache.
Virtual Stages: The cache owner has not placed anything at the location. Instead, a geocacher gathers information from features already at the location, such as a sign or objects to count. Virtual stages can be used to bring geocachers to locations where leaving a physical stage is difficult or not allowed.
A Multi-Cache May Involve:
A container or object that provides coordinates
A formula for converting information found at stages to coordinates or clues
Counting objects at one of the stages
Simple arithmetic
Simple ciphering (example: A=1, B=2)
Multiple choice questions about something at the location
A simple field puzzle
A projection (using a compass bearing and distance from a specific point to determine the location of another specific point, usually a stage or final)
Should it be Listed as a Multi-Cache or a Mystery/Puzzle Cache?
– If a cache has multiple stages (virtual or physical) and can be found by reading the cache description and following the instructions in the field, it should be listed as a Multi-Cache.
– If working out the clues requires advanced work or is so complex that many will need outside assistance, then the cache should probably be listed as a Mystery/Puzzle Cache, even if it is multi-staged.
– If the listing coordinates are used to calculate a projection without the need to visit the location, it should be listed as a Mystery/Puzzle Cache. If a projection must be calculated in the field using bearing and distance from one of the stages, it should be listed as a Multi-Cache.
What make the difference between so-so and WOW!
What makes a so-so multi and what to avoid?
Why do multi caches seem to be avoided in the US but not in other parts of the world?
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]]> Scott Berks clean 51:42 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-465-what-drives-a-geocacher-to-keep-geocaching/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 03:33:03 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=603 August 31, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Go over the finer points of geocaching and how a geocacher keeps active in our game, sport and obsession. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast https://youtu.be/Rkv58XlfYK8 GCPC EPISODE 465 GCPC MAILBAG: Ask Our Hosts – Scott Berks: Here is a question for you. I have been caching for a while now but have not expanded my technological abilities much. Recently I decided I need to figure out how to run pocket queries. I am able to do that just fine but my question is how the heck do I get them to become available on my app? I am currently using cachly, you would think since the app is connected with my geocaching.com account they would magically appear, but this does not seem to be the case. Any tips? EB3754 Genoa, IL Answer from Nic at Cach.ly “Sounds like they are not generating the PQ correctly (on the geocaching.com site). They need to make sure they are checking the check boxes for which days to run the queries, once they do this, and get the email from geocaching.com it will be available in Cachly. Once they have generated the PQ online, it will instantly be available in Cachly. It just sounds like they have not yet generated the PQ.” What Drives A Geocacher? Challenges Gotta find them all Clearing out an area Hiking goals What to do when you get into a rut? Place a cache or two Have an event to meet new cachers Go out with fellow cachers, not alone Do some challenges or set your own How to avoid getting into a rut? Find different types of caches Work on challenges How to keep geocaching interesting? Cache with different people Cache in different places Set goals for yourself ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed August 31, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Go over the finer points of geocaching and how a geocacher keeps active in our game, sport and obsession. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
August 31, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Go over the finer points of geocaching and how a geocacher keeps active in our game, sport and obsession.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 465
GCPC MAILBAG: Ask Our Hosts – Scott Berks:
Here is a question for you. I have been caching for a while now but have not expanded my technological abilities much. Recently I decided I need to figure out how to run pocket queries. I am able to do that just fine but my question is how the heck do I get them to become available on my app? I am currently using cachly, you would think since the app is connected with my geocaching.com account they would magically appear, but this does not seem to be the case. Any tips?
EB3754 Genoa, IL
Answer from Nic at Cach.ly
“Sounds like they are not generating the PQ correctly (on the geocaching.com site). They need to make sure they are checking the check boxes for which days to run the queries, once they do this, and get the email from geocaching.com it will be available in Cachly.
Once they have generated the PQ online, it will instantly be available in Cachly. It just sounds like they have not yet generated the PQ.”
What Drives A Geocacher?
Challenges
Gotta find them all
Clearing out an area
Hiking goals
What to do when you get into a rut?
Place a cache or two
Have an event to meet new cachers
Go out with fellow cachers, not alone
Do some challenges or set your own
How to avoid getting into a rut?
Find different types of caches
Work on challenges
How to keep geocaching interesting?
Cache with different people
Cache in different places
Set goals for yourself
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:05:26 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-464-west-virginia-smart-caches-of-berkeley-county-geotrail/ Thu, 18 Aug 2016 03:15:52 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=599 August 17, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Guest hosts Gerry Sander (Gmansan) and Valaina (Butrflygirl) take us through their geocaching adventures on the Berkeley County Geotrail and their meet up with master gadget cache creator VWTim. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 464 With Gerry Sander and Valaina Maher (rhymes with cigar) butrflygirl WVTim Interview with Gerry: https://youtu.be/tNOjEWJOB2A During our day doing the SCBC trail, we had the opportunity to meet with WVTim at his home/workshop and chat with him. He spoke with us for almost two hours and we recorded the attached interview ( https://youtu.be/tNOjEWJOB2A). I brought one of my own gadget caches down with me for Tim to see. It launched this week (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f2VqhH5B7c). ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed August 17, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Guest hosts Gerry Sander (Gmansan) and Valaina (Butrflygirl) take us through their geocaching adventures on the Berkeley County Geotrail and their meet up with master gadget cache creator ...
August 17, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Guest hosts Gerry Sander (Gmansan) and Valaina (Butrflygirl) take us through their geocaching adventures on the Berkeley County Geotrail and their meet up with master gadget cache creator VWTim.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 464
With Gerry Sander and Valaina Maher (rhymes with cigar) butrflygirl
WVTim Interview with Gerry: https://youtu.be/tNOjEWJOB2A
During our day doing the SCBC trail, we had the opportunity to meet with WVTim at his home/workshop and chat with him. He spoke with us for almost two hours and we recorded the attached interview ( https://youtu.be/tNOjEWJOB2A).
I brought one of my own gadget caches down with me for Tim to see. It launched this week (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f2VqhH5B7c).
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]]> Scott Berks clean 54:07 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-463-100-things-a-geocacher-must-do-sooner-or-later/ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 03:18:47 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=595 August 10, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys put out a call for a fourth co-host. Plus go over 100 Things every geocacher must do sooner or later. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 463 100 Things a geocacher must do sooner or later… https://awesomegeocaching.com/2012/07/07/the-checklist-100-things-any-geocacher-must-do-sooner-or-later/ ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed August 10, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys put out a call for a fourth co-host. Plus go over 100 Things every geocacher must do sooner or later. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
August 10, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The guys put out a call for a fourth co-host. Plus go over 100 Things every geocacher must do sooner or later.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 463
100 Things a geocacher must do sooner or later…
https://awesomegeocaching.com/2012/07/07/the-checklist-100-things-any-geocacher-must-do-sooner-or-later/
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]]> Scott Berks clean 56:02 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-462-9th-annual-west-bend-1000-cache-bah/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 03:04:45 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=592 July 27, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts get together to discuss better ways of setting the right expectations to a muggle about geocaching. Not an easy task as it goes… Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 462 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Scott Berks and Headhardhat talk to Craig Farrell about this year’s 9th Annual West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h Event. West Bend (Wisconsin) Area Chamber of Commerce and the West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h. The 9th annual Cache Ba$h is Wisconsin’s only geocaching mega-event and attracts thousands of people each year. West Bend also happens to be the Geocaching Capital of the Midwest with more than 1,500 geocaches within a 10-mile radius of the city! SHOW NOTES AREA FOR CRAIG: Tonight’s Guest – Craig Farrell West Bend Links: https://coord.info/GC65E0M Webpage: http://visitwestbendwi.com/cache-bash/ ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed July 27, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts get together to discuss better ways of setting the right expectations to a muggle about geocaching. Not an easy task as it goes… Be sure to check it out!
July 27, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The hosts get together to discuss better ways of setting the right expectations to a muggle about geocaching. Not an easy task as it goes…
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 462
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Scott Berks and Headhardhat talk to Craig Farrell about this year’s 9th Annual West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h Event.
West Bend (Wisconsin) Area Chamber of Commerce and the West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h. The 9th annual Cache Ba$h is Wisconsin’s only geocaching mega-event and attracts thousands of people each year. West Bend also happens to be the Geocaching Capital of the Midwest with more than 1,500 geocaches within a 10-mile radius of the city!
SHOW NOTES AREA FOR CRAIG:
Tonight’s Guest – Craig Farrell
West Bend Links:
https://coord.info/GC65E0M
Webpage:
http://visitwestbendwi.com/cache-bash/
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]]> Scott Berks clean 55:01 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-461-setting-geocaching-expectations-to-a-muggle/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 03:13:57 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=588 July 27, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts get together to discuss better ways of setting the right expectations to a muggle about geocaching. Not an easy task as it goes… Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 461 Mission GC souvenirs are available the weekends of July 30-31, August 13-14 and August 27-28. One week prior to each souvenir window, Premium members will receive an email with an “encoded message.” Decoding the message will unlock instructions for securing the souvenir. Information is made available to Basic Members on the morning of the souvenir release via Geocaching.com, the Geocaching® app, Facebook and Twitter. Read all about it on The Geocaching Blog! This is based on a video I recently watched. Pokemon Go Vs. Geocaching – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSyty5L8G1s Lisa Foiles I like how she showed some of the swag they found like the dirty duck and talked about the box of spiders. It gave a much more real feel to what we actually find when we go geocaching. So if we can go with ideas like: This is what we would like to find and this is what we usually find…. Give some good examples too. We tell people about all the amazing swag and untold treasures found in geocaches. Where we actually have quite the collection of Happy Meal Toys and such.. Have to admit I have found some pretty cool stuff over the years and heard some good stories as well. We tell people about all the amazing creative geocache containers we find. The majority of them are micros, bison tubes, pill bottles, and the occasional camouflage nano. They are not all P&G, found many an amazing geocache hide. Just have to wade through the ones with less thought for the fun creative ones. We tell people about the amazing geocaching community we have and it’s true. Sure there are always the few bad apples but as a whole. Geocachers are fun loving, adventurous, warm hearted people who share a common interest and are more than glad to talk to you about it. We tell people about the fun you can have in the woods, cities, swamps, forests, trails, fields, etc. We do not necessarily talk about all the snakes, critters, ticks, bears, squirrels, fire ants, poison ivy, stinging neddles and yes box of spiders. Yet we go out time after time, fighting our fears and anxieties to get our smilies. We tell people about all the cool adventures we go on. This is also true. Sure sometimes we can really put on a lot of miles while geocaching but we love the travelling that it entails. Think of all the cool places we have been to. The number of states we wandered through. All the scenic things we never would have seen if we did not go geocaching. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed July 27, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts get together to discuss better ways of setting the right expectations to a muggle about geocaching. Not an easy task as it goes… Be sure to check it out!
July 27, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The hosts get together to discuss better ways of setting the right expectations to a muggle about geocaching. Not an easy task as it goes…
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 461
Mission GC souvenirs are available the weekends of July 30-31, August 13-14 and August 27-28.
One week prior to each souvenir window, Premium members will receive an email with an “encoded message.” Decoding the message will unlock instructions for securing the souvenir.
Information is made available to Basic Members on the morning of the souvenir release via Geocaching.com, the Geocaching® app, Facebook and Twitter.
Read all about it on The Geocaching Blog!
This is based on a video I recently watched. Pokemon Go Vs. Geocaching – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSyty5L8G1s
Lisa Foiles
I like how she showed some of the swag they found like the dirty duck and talked about the box of spiders. It gave a much more real feel to what we actually find when we go geocaching.
So if we can go with ideas like:
This is what we would like to find and this is what we usually find…. Give some good examples too.
We tell people about all the amazing swag and untold treasures found in geocaches. Where we actually have quite the collection of Happy Meal Toys and such..
Have to admit I have found some pretty cool stuff over the years and heard some good stories as well.
We tell people about all the amazing creative geocache containers we find. The majority of them are micros, bison tubes, pill bottles, and the occasional camouflage nano.
They are not all P&G, found many an amazing geocache hide. Just have to wade through the ones with less thought for the fun creative ones.
We tell people about the amazing geocaching community we have and it’s true. Sure there are always the few bad apples but as a whole. Geocachers are fun loving, adventurous, warm hearted people who share a common interest and are more than glad to talk to you about it.
We tell people about the fun you can have in the woods, cities, swamps, forests, trails, fields, etc. We do not necessarily talk about all the snakes, critters, ticks, bears, squirrels, fire ants, poison ivy, stinging neddles and yes box of spiders. Yet we go out time after time, fighting our fears and anxieties to get our smilies.
We tell people about all the cool adventures we go on. This is also true. Sure sometimes we can really put on a lot of miles while geocaching but we love the travelling that it entails. Think of all the cool places we have been to. The number of states we wandered through. All the scenic things we never would have seen if we did not go geocaching.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 1:00:53 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-460-what-other-location-based-games-can-learn-from-geocaching/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 03:17:21 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=585 July 20, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Let’s face it with the introduction of Pokemon Go there are tons of things people should not be doing with location based games. Tonight we try to show our experience with geocaching and some helpful and even life saving tips. Also check out Armchair Empire to get all the gaming gear you need. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 460 Mission GC souvenirs are available the weekends of July 30-31, August 13-14 and August 27-28. One week prior to each souvenir window, Premium members will receive an email with an “encoded message.” Decoding the message will unlock instructions for securing the souvenir. Information is made available to Basic Members on the morning of the souvenir release via Geocaching.com, the Geocaching® app, Facebook and Twitter. Read all about it on The Geocaching Blog! Mistakes players seem to be doing: No Common Sense – When you have to tell players to stay out of mine shafts or active minefields (Yugoslavia)- the lines get blurred between the game placing objects in areas it should not and the players realizing the danger they are putting themselves into. Are we all now mindless Lemmings? NO RESPECT for where they go whether it’s trespassing or not. Geocachers have learned to respect other people’s property Driving Skills – Geocachers have learned to follow a GPS and make it safely to ground zero – Other gamers – not so much article from today – Driver slams into Baltimore cop car while playing Pokemon Go. Games like PoGo and Ingress have a contingent of players who play the game while driving. Are we getting that lazy to not get out and walk? Location Placement – Getting permission as to random placement of key game pieces. I have found that games that give immediate reward tend to wain quicker once the shiny wears off or the rewards become more difficult to achieve. With geocaching you know you have to think/work for them. As much as we love to complain about them. You can really see why guidelines and rules are needed for an interactive gaming system. Otherwise you have chaos. There is nothing like finding a physical, creatively made container well hidden and a challenge to find. Think of all the different types of geocaches there are. Each with their own problem solving and deductive skills needed to find them. We try to combine activities with geocaching anyways (camping, hiking, photography, etc.) What is wrong with other activities as we geocache? ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed July 20, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Let’s face it with the introduction of Pokemon Go there are tons of things people should not be doing with location based games. Tonight we try to show our experience with geocaching and som...
July 20, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Let’s face it with the introduction of Pokemon Go there are tons of things people should not be doing with location based games. Tonight we try to show our experience with geocaching and some helpful and even life saving tips. Also check out Armchair Empire to get all the gaming gear you need.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 460
Mission GC souvenirs are available the weekends of July 30-31, August 13-14 and August 27-28.
One week prior to each souvenir window, Premium members will receive an email with an “encoded message.” Decoding the message will unlock instructions for securing the souvenir.
Information is made available to Basic Members on the morning of the souvenir release via Geocaching.com, the Geocaching® app, Facebook and Twitter.
Read all about it on The Geocaching Blog!
Mistakes players seem to be doing:
No Common Sense – When you have to tell players to stay out of mine shafts or active minefields (Yugoslavia)- the lines get blurred between the game placing objects in areas it should not and the players realizing the danger they are putting themselves into. Are we all now mindless Lemmings?
NO RESPECT for where they go whether it’s trespassing or not. Geocachers have learned to respect other people’s property
Driving Skills – Geocachers have learned to follow a GPS and make it safely to ground zero – Other gamers – not so much article from today – Driver slams into Baltimore cop car while playing Pokemon Go.
Games like PoGo and Ingress have a contingent of players who play the game while driving. Are we getting that lazy to not get out and walk?
Location Placement – Getting permission as to random placement of key game pieces.
I have found that games that give immediate reward tend to wain quicker once the shiny wears off or the rewards become more difficult to achieve. With geocaching you know you have to think/work for them.
As much as we love to complain about them. You can really see why guidelines and rules are needed for an interactive gaming system. Otherwise you have chaos.
There is nothing like finding a physical, creatively made container well hidden and a challenge to find.
Think of all the different types of geocaches there are. Each with their own problem solving and deductive skills needed to find them.
We try to combine activities with geocaching anyways (camping, hiking, photography, etc.) What is wrong with other activities as we geocache?
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]]> Scott Berks clean 54:15 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-459-looking-at-geocaching-with-an-augmented-reality-perspective/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:31:01 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=581 July 13, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Guest Host Joshua Johnson aka The Geocaching Vlogger will be joining the gang in a discussion about AR location based gaming and the extremely hot Pokemon Go. How will this affect geocaching? Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 459 Special Guest Host – Joshua Johnson Immediate thoughts: There can be a AR type geocache This can resolve the issue and need of virtual caches This can enhance existing physical geocaches Alternative for Chirp Thoughts about Pokemon Go in its first week in the US Similarity of issues already with PG and geocaching What will this do for or against geocaching if anything? Experiences good and bad with PG At one spot with two stations close together we gathered 6 cars all at once. Had a fun time talking with some of the players. With the up coming influx of AR location based games coming. What should geocaching.com be doing right now? ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed July 13, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Guest Host Joshua Johnson aka The Geocaching Vlogger will be joining the gang in a discussion about AR location based gaming and the extremely hot Pokemon Go.
July 13, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Guest Host Joshua Johnson aka The Geocaching Vlogger will be joining the gang in a discussion about AR location based gaming and the extremely hot Pokemon Go. How will this affect geocaching?
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 459
Special Guest Host – Joshua Johnson
Immediate thoughts:
There can be a AR type geocache
This can resolve the issue and need of virtual caches
This can enhance existing physical geocaches
Alternative for Chirp
Thoughts about Pokemon Go in its first week in the US
Similarity of issues already with PG and geocaching
What will this do for or against geocaching if anything?
Experiences good and bad with PG
At one spot with two stations close together we gathered 6 cars all at once. Had a fun time talking with some of the players.
With the up coming influx of AR location based games coming. What should geocaching.com be doing right now?
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]]> Scott Berks clean 58:32 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-458-darrylw4-and-a-discussion-about-technical-wearables/ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 03:19:44 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=578 July 06, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Darrylw4 swings on by as our guest host while Scott Berks attends his son’s baseball banquette. In Darryl’s honor I thought it would fun to go all techie and talk about all the cool tech toy wearables now available in 2016. Should be a great time! Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 458 50 wearable tech gamechangers for 2016 http://www.wareable.com/wareable50/best-wearable-tech ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed July 06, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Darrylw4 swings on by as our guest host while Scott Berks attends his son’s baseball banquette. In Darryl’s honor I thought it would fun to go all techie and talk about all the cool tech toy...
July 06, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Darrylw4 swings on by as our guest host while Scott Berks attends his son’s baseball banquette. In Darryl’s honor I thought it would fun to go all techie and talk about all the cool tech toy wearables now available in 2016. Should be a great time!
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 458
50 wearable tech gamechangers for 2016
http://www.wareable.com/wareable50/best-wearable-tech
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]]> Scott Berks clean 49:16 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-457-grandfathered-geocaches-with-shortyknits/ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 03:37:51 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=573 June 29, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Special Guest Shoryknits takes us on a discussion about Grandfathered Geocaches and reviewers. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 457 Virtual Cache A Virtual Cache is about discovering a location rather than a container. The requirements for logging a Virtual Cache vary—you may be required to answer a question about the location, take a picture, complete a task, etc… In any case, you must visit the coordinates before you can post your log. Although many locations are interesting, a Virtual Cache should be out of the ordinary enough to warrant logging a visit. Virtual caches are considered waymarks on Waymarking.com. Webcam Cache These are geocaches that use existing web cameras that monitor various areas like parks or business complexes. The idea is to get yourself in front of the camera and save a screen capture from the website where the camera is displayed in order to log a find. New webcam geocaches can be found in the Web Camera category on Waymarking.com. Project A.P.E. Cache In 2001, fourteen geocaches were placed in conjunction with 20th Century Fox to support the movie Planet of the Apes. Each geocache represented a fictional story in which scientists revealed an Alternative Primate Evolution (A.P.E.). These geocaches were made using specially marked ammo containers and contained an original prop from the movie. Only one Project A.P.E. cache still exists today. 10 Years! Event A 10 Years! Event Cache is a special Event Cache type for events held April 30 – May 3, 2010 to celebrate 10 years of geocaching. Locationless (Reverse) Cache A Locationless Cache could be considered the opposite of a Traditional Cache. Instead of finding a hidden container, you locate a specific object and log its coordinates. New locationless geocaches are now Waymarks. Waymarking.com – Waymarking is a way to mark unique locations on the planet and give them a voice. While GPS technology allows us to pinpoint any location on the planet, mark the location, and share it with others, Waymarking is the toolset for categorizing and adding unique information for that location. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed June 29, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Special Guest Shoryknits takes us on a discussion about Grandfathered Geocaches and reviewers. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
June 29, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Special Guest Shoryknits takes us on a discussion about Grandfathered Geocaches and reviewers.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 457
Virtual Cache
A Virtual Cache is about discovering a location rather than a container. The requirements for logging a Virtual Cache vary—you may be required to answer a question about the location, take a picture, complete a task, etc… In any case, you must visit the coordinates before you can post your log. Although many locations are interesting, a Virtual Cache should be out of the ordinary enough to warrant logging a visit. Virtual caches are considered waymarks on Waymarking.com.
Webcam Cache
These are geocaches that use existing web cameras that monitor various areas like parks or business complexes. The idea is to get yourself in front of the camera and save a screen capture from the website where the camera is displayed in order to log a find. New webcam geocaches can be found in the Web Camera category on Waymarking.com.
Project A.P.E. Cache
In 2001, fourteen geocaches were placed in conjunction with 20th Century Fox to support the movie Planet of the Apes. Each geocache represented a fictional story in which scientists revealed an Alternative Primate Evolution (A.P.E.). These geocaches were made using specially marked ammo containers and contained an original prop from the movie. Only one Project A.P.E. cache still exists today.
10 Years! Event
A 10 Years! Event Cache is a special Event Cache type for events held April 30 – May 3, 2010 to celebrate 10 years of geocaching.
Locationless (Reverse) Cache
A Locationless Cache could be considered the opposite of a Traditional Cache. Instead of finding a hidden container, you locate a specific object and log its coordinates.
New locationless geocaches are now Waymarks.
Waymarking.com – Waymarking is a way to mark unique locations on the planet and give them a voice. While GPS technology allows us to pinpoint any location on the planet, mark the location, and share it with others, Waymarking is the toolset for categorizing and adding unique information for that location.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 50:51 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-456-cool-geocaching-links/ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 03:17:05 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=570 June 22, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys discuss cool geocaching links that may be of interest to you our geocaching audience.. go figure. Plus a quick note about Leiv Schreiber when he explained geocaching on Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Plus more. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 456 Introducing Worldwide Search Introducing Worldwide Search Never Found Geocaches http://project-gc.com/Tools/NotLogged Rumkin Cipher Tools (for puzzle solvers & hiders) http://rumkin.com/tools/cipher/index.php Geocaching Puzzle of the Day’s Puzzle Solving Toolbox post http://geocachingpuzzleoftheday.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_20.html TB-Run (TB races) http://www.tb-run.com/ TB Rescue http://project-gc.com/Tools/TBRescue GeoTribes http://geotrib.es/ Geokrety (free tracking numbers) http://geokrety.org/ Antipodesmap.com http://www.antipodesmap.com/ ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed June 22, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys discuss cool geocaching links that may be of interest to you our geocaching audience.. go figure. Plus a quick note about Leiv Schreiber when he explained geocaching on Jimmy Kimmel...
June 22, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The guys discuss cool geocaching links that may be of interest to you our geocaching audience.. go figure. Plus a quick note about Leiv Schreiber when he explained geocaching on Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Plus more.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 456
Introducing Worldwide Search
Introducing Worldwide Search

Never Found Geocaches
http://project-gc.com/Tools/NotLogged
Rumkin Cipher Tools (for puzzle solvers & hiders)
http://rumkin.com/tools/cipher/index.php
Geocaching Puzzle of the Day’s Puzzle Solving Toolbox post
http://geocachingpuzzleoftheday.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_20.html
TB-Run (TB races)
http://www.tb-run.com/
TB Rescue
http://project-gc.com/Tools/TBRescue
GeoTribes
http://geotrib.es/
Geokrety (free tracking numbers)
http://geokrety.org/
Antipodesmap.com
http://www.antipodesmap.com/
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]]> Scott Berks clean 43:45 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-455-june-2016-cacher-coffee/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 03:16:51 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=566 June 8, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang gets together for some beverage drinking and geocaching discussion. Come on by and join us for this month’s Cacher Coffee. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 455 HHH: Geocache for prizes in State Parks centennial challenge http://wthitv.com/2016/06/06/geocache-for-prizes-in-state-parks-centennial-challenge/ Geocaching from A – Z is easy as 1 2 3! Geocaching from A-Z is easy as 1, 2, 3! SB: TinCup Whisky promotion https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=772 Instagram.com I’ve traveled the world and a ton of states, visiting obvious locations of spectacular Earthcaches. I’ve even taken pictures or learned about the answers to questions asked on those very landmarks. If I have a picture of me at GZ, AND I know the answers to the questions, is it acceptable or taboo for me to log them since I wasn’t thinking about geocaching while I was there? Would love the community input before I do or do not do this. TAZ: Arizona makes 9 Million Acres of State Trust land available to hide geocaches on. http://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2016/02/governor-doug-ducey-announces-geocaching-now-allowed-state-trust-land http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/140512563-story Kyle Texas Launches a Geotour http://www.kylechamber.org/kyle-geotour ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed June 8, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The gang gets together for some beverage drinking and geocaching discussion. Come on by and join us for this month’s Cacher Coffee. Be sure to check it out!
June 8, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The gang gets together for some beverage drinking and geocaching discussion. Come on by and join us for this month’s Cacher Coffee.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 455
HHH:
Geocache for prizes in State Parks centennial challenge
http://wthitv.com/2016/06/06/geocache-for-prizes-in-state-parks-centennial-challenge/
Geocaching from A – Z is easy as 1 2 3!
Geocaching from A-Z is easy as 1, 2, 3!

SB:
TinCup Whisky promotion
https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=772
Instagram.com
I’ve traveled the world and a ton of states, visiting obvious locations of spectacular Earthcaches. I’ve even taken pictures or learned about the answers to questions asked on those very landmarks. If I have a picture of me at GZ, AND I know the answers to the questions, is it acceptable or taboo for me to log them since I wasn’t thinking about geocaching while I was there? Would love the community input before I do or do not do this.
TAZ:
Arizona makes 9 Million Acres of State Trust land available to hide geocaches on.
http://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2016/02/governor-doug-ducey-announces-geocaching-now-allowed-state-trust-land
http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/140512563-story
Kyle Texas Launches a Geotour
http://www.kylechamber.org/kyle-geotour
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]]> Scott Berks clean 45:49 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-454-geocaching-nostalgia/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 03:03:30 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=563 June 1, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Host Scott Berks and Headhardhat go back in geocaching time to talk about the older days of geocaching. Check out some of their old geocaching stand by tools and processes. This should be a fun and interesting recollection. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 454 Hi my name is Lisa geocaching name is Fernweh* . I’m the secretary for the west oz geocaching committee. We have all been feverishly getting set up for the WA event GC5YAGP- WA Goes BIG in 2016. I Was hoping you guys might like to perhaps mention it on your show and give it a bit of a plug. Here is a link to our website http://www.westozgeocaching.net.au/ any information can be found here. or on the listing https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC5YAGP_wa-goes-big-in-2016 hope you can help us out. sincerely Lisa Extra *NOTE – June 11,2016 is Get Outdoors Day – Find any geocache or attend any event. HHH: Garmin Nuvi – 200 Garmin Etrex Legend Garmin 60 Csx Delorme PN40 Magellan Explorist 610 Loading your Palm, Nuvi and Garmin 60Csx taking a couple of hours to get what you wanted. Printing out reams of paper to go find 20 geocaches Gsak macros CacheRoute3 CacheRaid GeoSnippits Tutorial: Moving Digital Photos From Your Camera to Your Computer GeoSnippits Tutorial: The Concept of Paperless Geocaching Intro to Pocket Queries Load into Gsak Using Active Sync to CacheMate on Palm Pilot Loading Waypoints from Easy GPS to Garmin Etrex (importing) Intro to Electronic Bread Crumbs and GPS Tracking SB: GeopherLite Garmin 60csx Garmin 400 Paid app beginnings Paper caching The first few months feels ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed June 1, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Host Scott Berks and Headhardhat go back in geocaching time to talk about the older days of geocaching. Check out some of their old geocaching stand by tools and processes.
June 1, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Host Scott Berks and Headhardhat go back in geocaching time to talk about the older days of geocaching. Check out some of their old geocaching stand by tools and processes. This should be a fun and interesting recollection.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 454
Hi my name is Lisa geocaching name is Fernweh* .
I’m the secretary for the west oz geocaching committee. We have all been feverishly getting set up for the WA event GC5YAGP- WA Goes BIG in 2016.
I Was hoping you guys might like to perhaps mention it on your show and give it a bit of a plug. Here is a link to our website http://www.westozgeocaching.net.au/ any information can be found here. or on the listing
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC5YAGP_wa-goes-big-in-2016
hope you can help us out.
sincerely Lisa
Extra *NOTE – June 11,2016 is Get Outdoors Day – Find any geocache or attend any event.
HHH:
Garmin Nuvi – 200
Garmin Etrex Legend
Garmin 60 Csx
Delorme PN40
Magellan Explorist 610
Loading your Palm, Nuvi and Garmin 60Csx taking a couple of hours to get what you wanted.
Printing out reams of paper to go find 20 geocaches
Gsak macros
CacheRoute3
CacheRaid
GeoSnippits Tutorial: Moving Digital Photos From Your Camera to Your Computer
GeoSnippits Tutorial: The Concept of Paperless Geocaching
Intro to Pocket Queries
Load into Gsak
Using Active Sync to CacheMate on Palm Pilot
Loading Waypoints from Easy GPS to Garmin Etrex (importing)
Intro to Electronic Bread Crumbs and GPS Tracking
SB:
GeopherLite
Garmin 60csx
Garmin 400
Paid app beginnings
Paper caching
The first few months feels
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]]> Scott Berks clean 56:33 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-453-geocaching-challenges-cache-update/ Thu, 26 May 2016 03:24:44 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=559 May 25, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Guest Host Darrylw4 and Headhardhat discuss the new guidelines for Challenge Geocaches which were invoked today from Geocaching HQ. This is one episode you will not want to miss. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 453 Geocaching Challenge Caches Update Blog: https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2016/05/return-of-challenge-caches/ Challenge Update: http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=206 ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed May 25, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Guest Host Darrylw4 and Headhardhat discuss the new guidelines for Challenge Geocaches which were invoked today from Geocaching HQ. This is one episode you will not want to miss.
May 25, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Guest Host Darrylw4 and Headhardhat discuss the new guidelines for Challenge Geocaches which were invoked today from Geocaching HQ. This is one episode you will not want to miss.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
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GCPC EPISODE 453
Geocaching Challenge Caches Update
Blog:
https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2016/05/return-of-challenge-caches/
Challenge Update:
http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=206
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]]> Scott Berks clean 47:44 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-452-geocaching-host-quiz/ Thu, 19 May 2016 03:07:37 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=556 May 18, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC hosts take on each other in Geocaching Domination to see who can win the ultimate geocaching quiz mastered by Headhardhat himself… Who wins and who get’s face-planted? Lets find out… Oh did I mention special guest Shortyknits? Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 452 Listener FeedBack:{YES} From Adam McCreadie to our UK viewers and listeners: The summer of 2016 promises to be an exciting time for Geocachers. On July 30th the first Mega of the season, Piratemania, is being held near Shrewsbury. The following day in Ashridge (near Tring), Geolympix 2016 takes place before a week of events running up to the 9th Annual UK Mega Event which is being held in Llangollen, North Wales on the 6th August 2016. In addition to 3 Megas and at least 10 events there is the exciting addition of the GPS Maze exhibition being held in Llangollen which is the first time in the UK and the first time in English outside North America! Why not come along for the opportunity to experience 3 distinctly different Mega events, the GPS Maze, 40 labcaches (across 3 Megas and the GPS Maze) and taste the broad range of geocaches that the UK has to offer all in one week! For more information visit: http://coord.info/GC68Q7V – Piratemania http://coord.info/GC5XXYY – Geolympix http://coord.info/GC5TQ6Q – North Wales 2016 UK Mega http://www.mega2016.org.uk/ – North Wales 2016 UK Mega website with details of the week’s events ————————————————————————– The quiz was wonderful and well played by our hosts. Looks like the lady wins the prize though. It was glorious. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed May 18, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The GCPC hosts take on each other in Geocaching Domination to see who can win the ultimate geocaching quiz mastered by Headhardhat himself… Who wins and who get’s face-planted?
May 18, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The GCPC hosts take on each other in Geocaching Domination to see who can win the ultimate geocaching quiz mastered by Headhardhat himself… Who wins and who get’s face-planted? Lets find out… Oh did I mention special guest Shortyknits?
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 452
Listener FeedBack:{YES}
From Adam McCreadie to our UK viewers and listeners:
The summer of 2016 promises to be an exciting time for Geocachers. On July 30th the first Mega of the season, Piratemania, is being held near Shrewsbury. The following day in Ashridge (near Tring), Geolympix 2016 takes place before a week of events running up to the 9th Annual UK Mega Event which is being held in Llangollen, North Wales on the 6th August 2016. In addition to 3 Megas and at least 10 events there is the exciting addition of the GPS Maze exhibition being held in Llangollen which is the first time in the UK and the first time in English outside North America!
Why not come along for the opportunity to experience 3 distinctly different Mega events, the GPS Maze, 40 labcaches (across 3 Megas and the GPS Maze) and taste the broad range of geocaches that the UK has to offer all in one week!
For more information visit:
http://coord.info/GC68Q7V
– Piratemania
http://coord.info/GC5XXYY
– Geolympix
http://coord.info/GC5TQ6Q
– North Wales 2016 UK Mega
http://www.mega2016.org.uk/
– North Wales 2016 UK Mega website with details of the week’s events
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]]> Scott Berks clean 52:40 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-451-geocaching-and-hiking-electronic-gadgets/ Thu, 12 May 2016 03:06:37 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=552 May 11, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Guest host Darrylw4 joins the gang to talk about geocaching and hiking electronic gadgets and gizmos. Should be loaded with nerdy fun! Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 451 http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/high-tech-camping-gadgets/ Choose your favorites here or bring your own ideas. It’s all good. HHH: Powertraveller Powermonkey Extreme. A very slim, rugged, waterproof and portable solar charger that has a USB port and 9000mAh battery for when theclouds block the sun. [£120] DW4: Ivation 7 W Solar Charging Panel, 1.8L Hydration Backpack/Bladder Bag w/Flexible Drinking Pipe, 10,000 mAh Waterproof Power bank $89.99 TAZ: The one thing I think of is Juice and more Juice – Hydration for me and Power for my equipment. It looks like the Ivation 7 W is a double whammy there. Any good alternatives (Preferably Priced less than Goal Zero) for those of us who love our Camelbaks? Suaoki Solar Panel $45.99 (on Sale – list $95.99) 16W 5V to USB DW4: Monoprice 15W, 5V Portable Solar Charger $39.95 FosPower PowerActive 10200 mAh Power Bank – 2.1A USB Output [Water/Shock/Dust Proof] $24.95 (on sale, list is $69.99) RAVPower Portable Charger 3200mAh External Battery Pack Power Bank with Ultra bright flashlight $14.99 (on sale, list is $49.99) Portable Charger RAVPower 3200mAh External Battery Charger with LED UV Flashlight (100lm) $14.99 (on sale, list is $29.99) TAZ: Head Lamp – Wide variety available in price, brightness and cost. But I’d recommend having one in your pack, even if you don’t plan on being out at night. I like to have one so it keeps my hands free. Flash Light – It can be a 1000+ Lumen Cree LED powered beast to a cheap 80 Lumen LED, but make sure it’s one that’s going to last a couple hours, especially if you don’t carry a head lamp. You can get a good 1200 Lumen Cree XM-L for $15 with 18650 battery and charger Ultra Fire 1200. Note, that the batteries will drain over time, so you’ll want to charge them up before a good hike/night time cache find. Life Straw – Light weight, water prufication (0.11lbs) $19.99 DW4: I’d also recommend a dry bag or two in the pack – you don’t know when it might rain or you need to cross a stream and it’s nice to toss the electronics in there to be safe. They start at about $8 for cheap ones built for smartphones and there’s ones for tablets, or ones with floatation in case you drop it in the stream or pond. SPOT Gen3 $169.95 4 x AAA Lithium/NiMH Basic Service $14.99/month, $149.99/year Enhanced Tracking $4.99 or $14.99/month, $49.99 or $149.99/year inReach Explorer $379.95/inReach SE $299.95 Internal rechargeable battery Pairs via Bluetooth with Apple iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire with bluetooth Initial account activation fee of $19.95. Move down a plan at any time for $24.95. Service ranges from $11.95 to $99.95/month SPOT Global Phone $549.95 Interchangeable rechargeable battery Service $39.99 to $149.99/month HHH: JakPak Waterproof Jacket, Sleeping Bag & Tent. You can wear it as a jacket and instantly unzip some material to make it into a sleeping bag. It then can deploy a tent over your head for a warm, dry and comfortable sleep. [$199.99] DW4: And we should mention BioLite for the campers. CampStove $129.95 BaseCamp $299.95 NanoGrid $99.95 “The NanoGrid is a compact, powerful system of rechargeable lighting and power storage. An advanced energy hub, the PowerLight stores shareable energy in the palm of your hand while the daisy-chain SiteLights provide a home-like network of overhead lighting.” SolarPanel 5 $59.95 “The SolarPanel 5 features the same optimizing function and design of the SolarPanel 5+ but removes the battery to b... May 11, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Guest host Darrylw4 joins the gang to talk about geocaching and hiking electronic gadgets and gizmos. Should be loaded with nerdy fun! Be sure to check it out!
May 11, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Guest host Darrylw4 joins the gang to talk about geocaching and hiking electronic gadgets and gizmos. Should be loaded with nerdy fun!
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 451
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/high-tech-camping-gadgets/
Choose your favorites here or bring your own ideas. It’s all good.
HHH:
Powertraveller Powermonkey Extreme. A very slim, rugged, waterproof and portable solar charger that has a USB port and 9000mAh battery for when theclouds block the sun. [£120]
DW4:
Ivation 7 W Solar Charging Panel, 1.8L Hydration Backpack/Bladder Bag w/Flexible Drinking Pipe, 10,000 mAh Waterproof Power bank $89.99
TAZ:
The one thing I think of is Juice and more Juice – Hydration for me and Power for my equipment. It looks like the Ivation 7 W is a double whammy there. Any good alternatives (Preferably Priced less than Goal Zero) for those of us who love our Camelbaks? Suaoki Solar Panel $45.99 (on Sale – list $95.99) 16W 5V to USB
DW4:
Monoprice 15W, 5V Portable Solar Charger $39.95
FosPower PowerActive 10200 mAh Power Bank – 2.1A USB Output [Water/Shock/Dust Proof] $24.95 (on sale, list is $69.99)
RAVPower Portable Charger 3200mAh External Battery Pack Power Bank with Ultra bright flashlight $14.99 (on sale, list is $49.99)
Portable Charger RAVPower 3200mAh External Battery Charger with LED UV Flashlight (100lm) $14.99 (on sale, list is $29.99)
TAZ:
Head Lamp – Wide variety available in price, brightness and cost. But I’d recommend having one in your pack, even if you don’t plan on being out at night. I like to have one so it keeps my hands free.
Flash Light – It can be a 1000+ Lumen Cree LED powered beast to a cheap 80 Lumen LED, but make sure it’s one that’s going to last a couple hours, especially if you don’t carry a head lamp. You can get a good 1200 Lumen Cree XM-L for $15 with 18650 battery and charger Ultra Fire 1200. Note, that the batteries will drain over time, so you’ll want to charge them up before a good hike/night time cache find.
Life Straw – Light weight, water prufication (0.11lbs) $19.99
DW4:
I’d also recommend a dry bag or two in the pack – you don’t know when it might rain or you need to cross a stream and it’s nice to toss the electronics in there to be safe. They start at about $8 for cheap ones built for smartphones and there’s ones for tablets, or ones with floatation in case you drop it in the stream or pond.
SPOT Gen3 $169.95
4 x AAA Lithium/NiMH
Basic Service $14.99/month, $149.99/year
Enhanced Tracking $4.99 or $14.99/month, $49.99 or $149.99/year
inReach Explorer $379.95/inReach SE $299.95
Internal rechargeable battery
Pairs via Bluetooth with Apple iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire with bluetooth
Initial account activation fee of $19.95.
Move down a plan at any time for $24.95.
Service ranges from $11.95 to $99.95/month
SPOT Global Phone $549.95
Interchangeable rechargeable battery
Service $39.99 to $149.99/month
HHH:
JakPak Waterproof Jacket, Sleeping Bag & Tent. You can wear it as a jacket and instantly unzip some material to make it into a sleeping bag. It then can deploy a tent over your head for a warm, dry and comfortable sleep. [$199.]]> Scott Berks clean 49:08 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-450-geocaching-turns-16-big-deal-or-big-whoop/ Thu, 05 May 2016 03:27:21 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=548 May 05, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We try to not be too sarcastic with our podcast… well mostly anyways. Geocaching turns sweet 16 and all that really comes to mind is well nothing really. So we are trying to come up with the positive reasons people should continue to geocache even though nothing of any import has come out of geocaching hq in years. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 450 – Geocaching Turns 16 – Big Deal or Big Whoop? Geocaching Turns 16 – Big news or Big Deal – is this all that there is? Answer the ultimate question to counter or enhance our first bullet point. As in depth as possible → What makes geocaching great? Please give as many reasons why geocaching is great for you? HHH: The travel to new places – events and adventures My geocaching ebbs and flows. The point is I re-realize why I love geocaching that rekindles the need to go out and geocache again The geocaching community is nothing like any other world wide social gathering of people like no other I know. Extended family. SB: People i’ve met through the past 8 years Places i’ve gone and seen, even in my own neighborhood Seeing other countries, many states Love talking to people who listen to the show at events, Mega’s, etc. TAZ: Anything exciting happening for the Sweet 16??? Exploring places that I’d not normally come across, even in my own neck of the woods. The jubilation of after 30mins of searching, and getting ready to call it quits and then your eyes/hands/feet/walking stick hits the cache. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed May 05, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: We try to not be too sarcastic with our podcast… well mostly anyways. Geocaching turns sweet 16 and all that really comes to mind is well nothing really.
May 05, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We try to not be too sarcastic with our podcast… well mostly anyways. Geocaching turns sweet 16 and all that really comes to mind is well nothing really. So we are trying to come up with the positive reasons people should continue to geocache even though nothing of any import has come out of geocaching hq in years.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 450 – Geocaching Turns 16 – Big Deal or Big Whoop?
Geocaching Turns 16 – Big news or Big Deal – is this all that there is?
Answer the ultimate question to counter or enhance our first bullet point. As in depth as possible → What makes geocaching great?
Please give as many reasons why geocaching is great for you?
HHH:
The travel to new places – events and adventures
My geocaching ebbs and flows. The point is I re-realize why I love geocaching that rekindles the need to go out and geocache again
The geocaching community is nothing like any other world wide social gathering of people like no other I know. Extended family.
SB:
People i’ve met through the past 8 years
Places i’ve gone and seen, even in my own neighborhood
Seeing other countries, many states
Love talking to people who listen to the show at events, Mega’s, etc.
TAZ:
Anything exciting happening for the Sweet 16???
Exploring places that I’d not normally come across, even in my own neck of the woods.
The jubilation of after 30mins of searching, and getting ready to call it quits and then your eyes/hands/feet/walking stick hits the cache.
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Videocast
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]]> Scott Berks clean 52:35 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-449-geocaching-in-the-news/ Thu, 28 Apr 2016 03:24:53 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=545 Apr 27, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: we have guest host Gerry Sander aka GManSan and extra unexpected host Scott Berks back for tonight as well. Come and listen to us describe topics pulled right off the internet. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 449 – Geocaching In The News Special Guest: Gerry Sander aka GManSan Volunteers Find Human Remains in Cooper River During Spring Cleanup in Pennsauken – Sent in by Michael Logan – “The cito event was held by the local reviewer.. “O Reviewer” know as ODragon.. GC60W3J” http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Human-Remains-Skull-Pennsauken-New-Jersey-Cooper-River-Merchantville-Volunteers-376851051.html Smooch262 found the skull. Anacortes woman found alive after 5 days missing in woods http://kpug1170.com/news/007700-missing-anacortes-woman-found-alive-in-woods-after-5-days/ Troop T2K Geocache https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC6GDGV_troop-t2k-geocache?guid=d4e45b05-3ae6-4fe6-87df-b2c9ced4f0d9 Get Inspired With These 4 Geocache Lists Geocaching lists with breathtaking destinations from around the world 4 Geocaching Lists with Breathtaking Destinations from Around the World Geocaching’s Greatest Hits – LINK Geocaches with Amazing Views – LINK 5 Dreamy Beaches with Awesome Geocaches – LINK 7 EarthCaches on 7 Continents – LINK ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Apr 27, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: we have guest host Gerry Sander aka GManSan and extra unexpected host Scott Berks back for tonight as well. Come and listen to us describe topics pulled right off the internet.
Apr 27, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
we have guest host Gerry Sander aka GManSan and extra unexpected host Scott Berks back for tonight as well. Come and listen to us describe topics pulled right off the internet.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 449 – Geocaching In The News
Special Guest: Gerry Sander aka GManSan
Volunteers Find Human Remains in Cooper River During Spring Cleanup in Pennsauken – Sent in by Michael Logan – “The cito event was held by the local reviewer.. “O Reviewer” know as ODragon.. GC60W3J”
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Human-Remains-Skull-Pennsauken-New-Jersey-Cooper-River-Merchantville-Volunteers-376851051.html
Smooch262 found the skull.
Anacortes woman found alive after 5 days missing in woods
http://kpug1170.com/news/007700-missing-anacortes-woman-found-alive-in-woods-after-5-days/
Troop T2K Geocache
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC6GDGV_troop-t2k-geocache?guid=d4e45b05-3ae6-4fe6-87df-b2c9ced4f0d9
Get Inspired With These 4 Geocache Lists
Geocaching lists with breathtaking destinations from around the world

4 Geocaching Lists with Breathtaking Destinations from Around the World
Geocaching’s Greatest Hits – LINK
Geocaches with Amazing Views – LINK
5 Dreamy Beaches with Awesome Geocaches – LINK
7 EarthCaches on 7 Continents – LINK
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]]> Scott Berks clean 56:06 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-448-april-cacher-coffee/ Thu, 21 Apr 2016 03:20:35 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=540 Apr 20, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Special guest host Darrylw4 joins us to discuss everything geocaching with this month’s cacher coffee. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 448 – April Cacher Coffee Special Guest: Darryl Wattenberg (Darrylw4) Geocaching Podcast Profiles; GPP: Cache & Release GPP: Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast GPP: Caching in the North West HHH: Birthday Bash Geocache from Georgia’s State Parks Birthday Bash Geocache from Georgia’s State Parks http://gastateparks.org/geocaching http://gastateparks.org/parks/geocaching/Birthday_GeocacheBoard.pdf Georgia’s State Park system turns 85 this year. Just to prove they haven’t gone all fuddy-duddy, they came up with a new game that anyone with a hand-held GPS can play: the Birthday Bash Geocache. Environmental Factors Affecting Where People Geocache – MDPI – Open Access Publishing http://www.mdpi.com/1999-5903/8/2/11/htm Abstract: Outdoor leisure activities are important for public health as well as family cohesiveness, yet environmental factors may easily affect someone’s ability to participate in such activities. We explored this with a focus on the social web-based treasure hunt game called Geocaching. We collected data on all US and Canadian geocaches from OpenCaching.com and conducted an online survey with twenty geocachers as a follow-up to our data analysis. Data analysis showed that geocaches were more often found in areas that were wealthier, better educated, younger, and more urban, and had higher population density and better weather. Survey results showed similar trends: Most people actively thought about where they would cache and tried to minimize risks, despite cache hiders thinking less about these concerns. These results further emphasize the importance of environmental factors when it comes to participation in outdoor activities and leads to Human–Computer Interaction design implications for location-based online social activities. TAZ: http://www.kendallcountynow.com/2016/04/15/suspicious-device-in-plano-turns-out-to-be-geocache/a75l3lx/ This cache in Plano wasn’t a plain ol’ cache. The ‘pipe bomb’ turned out to be a geocache – and they didn’t blow it up this time. The article of course said that the Soda Tube looked like a ‘pipe bomp’, and that it was placed near a daycare, when technically the daycare was placed near the cache as the cache was there 2yrs before the daycare DW4: 360° Live Streaming on YouTube; “One step closer to reality: introducing 360-degree live streaming and spatial audio on YouTube” ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Apr 20, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Special guest host Darrylw4 joins us to discuss everything geocaching with this month’s cacher coffee. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
Apr 20, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Special guest host Darrylw4 joins us to discuss everything geocaching with this month’s cacher coffee.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 448 – April Cacher Coffee
Special Guest: Darryl Wattenberg (Darrylw4)
Geocaching Podcast Profiles;
GPP: Cache & Release
GPP: Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast
GPP: Caching in the North West
HHH:
Birthday Bash Geocache from Georgia’s State Parks
Birthday Bash Geocache from Georgia’s State Parks

http://gastateparks.org/geocaching
http://gastateparks.org/parks/geocaching/Birthday_GeocacheBoard.pdf
Georgia’s State Park system turns 85 this year. Just to prove they haven’t gone all fuddy-duddy, they came up with a new game that anyone with a hand-held GPS can play: the Birthday Bash Geocache.
Environmental Factors Affecting Where People Geocache – MDPI – Open Access Publishing
http://www.mdpi.com/1999-5903/8/2/11/htm
Abstract: Outdoor leisure activities are important for public health as well as family cohesiveness, yet environmental factors may easily affect someone’s ability to participate in such activities. We explored this with a focus on the social web-based treasure hunt game called Geocaching. We collected data on all US and Canadian geocaches from OpenCaching.com and conducted an online survey with twenty geocachers as a follow-up to our data analysis. Data analysis showed that geocaches were more often found in areas that were wealthier, better educated, younger, and more urban, and had higher population density and better weather. Survey results showed similar trends: Most people actively thought about where they would cache and tried to minimize risks, despite cache hiders thinking less about these concerns. These results further emphasize the importance of environmental factors when it comes to participation in outdoor activities and leads to Human–Computer Interaction design implications for location-based online social activities.
TAZ:
http://www.kendallcountynow.com/2016/04/15/suspicious-device-in-plano-turns-out-to-be-geocache/a75l3lx/
This cache in Plano wasn’t a plain ol’ cache. The ‘pipe bomb’ turned out to be a geocache – and they didn’t blow it up this time.
The article of course said that the Soda Tube looked like a ‘pipe bomp’, and that it was placed near a daycare, when technically the daycare was placed near the cache as the cache was there 2yrs before the daycare
DW4:
360° Live Streaming on YouTube; “One step closer to reality: introducing 360-degree live streaming and spatial audio on YouTube”
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]]> Scott Berks clean 54:43 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-447-catch-up-with-darrylw4/ Thu, 14 Apr 2016 03:28:52 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=533 Apr 13, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s been 75 episodes since we last had Darrylw4 on the panel. Well, he’s back! Taking over for Scott Berks who is out on assignment. Darryl will be filling in but I think after a year and a half we should do some catch up with our technical host. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room.  See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 447 – Catch Up With DarrylW4 Special Guest: Darryl Wattenberg (Darrylw4) Last Time Darryl was on GCPC – Episode 372 – DarrylW4 Retires From The GCPC 10/08/2014 75 Episodes Ago. So what has Darryl been up to for the last year and a half? Unpublished Caches on Smartphones for Events – http://www.motorcitycachemachine.com/smartphones Apple Watch & Geocaching – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR8JKi7XIQE&feature=youtu.be Periscope & Katch – https://www.periscope.tv/darrylw4 Ricoh Theta S & Geocaching Videos? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUSfxKtqIzg&feature=youtu.be First 360° Geocache Hunt ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Apr 13, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s been 75 episodes since we last had Darrylw4 on the panel. Well, he’s back! Taking over for Scott Berks who is out on assignment. Darryl will be filling in but I think after a year and a ...
Apr 13, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
It’s been 75 episodes since we last had Darrylw4 on the panel. Well, he’s back! Taking over for Scott Berks who is out on assignment. Darryl will be filling in but I think after a year and a half we should do some catch up with our technical host.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room.  See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 447 – Catch Up With DarrylW4
Special Guest: Darryl Wattenberg (Darrylw4)
Last Time Darryl was on GCPC –
Episode 372 – DarrylW4 Retires From The GCPC 10/08/2014
75 Episodes Ago.
So what has Darryl been up to for the last year and a half?
Unpublished Caches on Smartphones for Events – http://www.motorcitycachemachine.com/smartphones
Apple Watch & Geocaching – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR8JKi7XIQE&feature=youtu.be
Periscope & Katch – https://www.periscope.tv/darrylw4
Ricoh Theta S & Geocaching Videos? – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUSfxKtqIzg&feature=youtu.be
First 360° Geocache Hunt
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]]> Scott Berks clean 58:34 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-446-recent-geocaching-trip-recollections/ Thu, 07 Apr 2016 04:19:11 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=529 Apr 06, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Many of the hosts tonight are returning to the show with geocaching trips under their belts. Come and give a listen to some of the stories and adventures they had. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 446 – Recent Geocaching Trip Recollections Special Guest: Shorty Knits HHH: Moga 2016 Registration night was quite the party! Be ready for any weather possible – Temps in the 50s, 50 mph wind gusts, snowed in the evening. Competition events are a totally different animal than standard events People are there to compete – go figure Lots to do but there was a separation from area. Main area almost empty for the majority of the day until evening events. Many regulars winning at this moga Wife Amy picks up Tennessee and Kentucky – beautiful scenic views all the way home. Going through Ohio, not so much SB: A week in florida with a high D/T rated mall Tardis cache in Georgia (GC5NRTR) 3 new states – finished all east of Mississippi except a few in New England 6 webcams Walking in Macarthur Beach State Park A great event meeting local cachers Nightmare drive home with rain, events, late nights TAZ: No recent geocaching trips but willing to share experiences from other trips. CS: 20 hour road trip to southern Utah. Park and grabbed on the way down Full day of caching a series laid on the tip of an anticline. Brute forced 2 puzzle caches in the field from 2006. One had not been logged for 3 years. Nightmare drive home with deer and some drunk driver trying meet me head on in the road. ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Apr 06, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Many of the hosts tonight are returning to the show with geocaching trips under their belts. Come and give a listen to some of the stories and adventures they had. Be sure to check it out!
Apr 06, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Many of the hosts tonight are returning to the show with geocaching trips under their belts. Come and give a listen to some of the stories and adventures they had.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
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GCPC EPISODE 446 – Recent Geocaching Trip Recollections
Special Guest: Shorty Knits
HHH:
Moga 2016
Registration night was quite the party!
Be ready for any weather possible – Temps in the 50s, 50 mph wind gusts, snowed in the evening.
Competition events are a totally different animal than standard events
People are there to compete – go figure
Lots to do but there was a separation from area. Main area almost empty for the majority of the day until evening events.
Many regulars winning at this moga
Wife Amy picks up Tennessee and Kentucky – beautiful scenic views all the way home. Going through Ohio, not so much
SB:
A week in florida with a high D/T rated mall
Tardis cache in Georgia (GC5NRTR)
3 new states – finished all east of Mississippi except a few in New England
6 webcams
Walking in Macarthur Beach State Park
A great event meeting local cachers
Nightmare drive home with rain, events, late nights
TAZ:
No recent geocaching trips but willing to share experiences from other trips.
CS:
20 hour road trip to southern Utah.
Park and grabbed on the way down
Full day of caching a series laid on the tip of an anticline.
Brute forced 2 puzzle caches in the field from 2006. One had not been logged for 3 years.
Nightmare drive home with deer and some drunk driver trying meet me head on in the road.
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]]> Scott Berks clean 44:51 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-patreon-post-ep-446/ Thu, 07 Apr 2016 04:07:56 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=527 There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith) https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-445-geocaching-vlogger-competition-event-insights/ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 03:23:30 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=523 Mar 30, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Tonight on the Geocaching Podcast. Joshua the Geocaching Vlogger will be our guest to discuss his challenge geocaching event experience and insights for you to prepare for MOGA 2016 and more. 9:30PM ET at www.geocachingpodcast.com Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room.  See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 445 – Geocaching Vlogger – Competition Event Insights Special Guest: Joshua Johnson – The Geocaching Vlogger mayberryman@gmail.com Hey How’ya doing with Joshua Good. How many different competitions have you attended? (4 officially) all MOGA. 2nd- 4 person 2nd- 2 person 1st- 4 person 2nd- 2 person (w Reese) Things to look for in geocaching competitions What are your goals? Compete or just out there to have fun? How to prepare for a competition Training- Running in different elevations 2.5 hours Strategy- Can be as important as the physical TOTT? Helpful Suggestions? MOGA Insights (For show notes: Ie Of competing in the 4 person competition. Reese and I trip to MOGA 2013 Moga 2016 Links: https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC5KYNP_moga-2016 MOGAgeo.com/2016/ ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Mar 30, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Tonight on the Geocaching Podcast. Joshua the Geocaching Vlogger will be our guest to discuss his challenge geocaching event experience and insights for you to prepare for MOGA 2016 and more....
Mar 30, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Tonight on the Geocaching Podcast. Joshua the Geocaching Vlogger will be our guest to discuss his challenge geocaching event experience and insights for you to prepare for MOGA 2016 and more. 9:30PM ET at www.geocachingpodcast.com
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room.  See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 445 – Geocaching Vlogger – Competition Event Insights
Special Guest: Joshua Johnson – The Geocaching Vlogger mayberryman@gmail.com
Hey How’ya doing with Joshua
Good.
How many different competitions have you attended?
(4 officially) all MOGA.
2nd- 4 person
2nd- 2 person
1st- 4 person
2nd- 2 person (w Reese)
Things to look for in geocaching competitions
What are your goals? Compete or just out there to have fun?
How to prepare for a competition
Training- Running in different elevations 2.5 hours
Strategy- Can be as important as the physical
TOTT?
Helpful Suggestions?
MOGA Insights
(For show notes: Ie Of competing in the 4 person competition.

Reese and I trip to MOGA 2013

Moga 2016 Links:
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC5KYNP_moga-2016
MOGAgeo.com/2016/
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]]> Scott Berks clean 51:49 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-444-march-cacher-coffee/ Thu, 24 Mar 2016 03:03:13 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=518 Mar 23, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s a bit late but a good night for a March Cacher Coffee. This is when the hosts come up with several topics of which to discuss about geocaching or mostly anyways. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 444 – March Cacher Coffee HHH: The Geocaching International Film Festival is Back? Send in Your Story Worthy Films for GIFF 2016 Submit a Film to GIFF! Good news, geocachers! The Geocaching International Film Festival is back for the fourth year in a row. In the past we’ve watched films about geocaching ballerinas, the secret lives of trackables, geocaching in space and more. There was laughter. There were tears (due to the laughter). Thousands of geocachers took part in a worldwide movie night. The GIFF 2016 theme is Story Worthy Moments. We’re asking you to think of your most noteworthy, most exceptional geocaching stories…and get them on camera. Watch this video to learn more. Submit your film by August 1, 2016 for the chance to have it viewed by a worldwide geocaching audience. Learn more about Story Worthy Moments and how to submit your film on the GIFF 2016 website. http://www.geocachingfilmfestival.com/ ————— Take bikes on South Shore and find accessible geocaches at Dunes http://www.southbendtribune.com/life/travel/outdoor/take-bikes-on-south-shore-and-find-accessible-geocaches-at/article_904a516c-8743-551e-a75b-64a28207de8a.html SB: my event in FLA on Tuesday GC6DE71 CS: TAZ: What can be done about deadbeat cache owners? Those who haven’t abandon caching, but won’t maintain their caches Especially those who continue to place caches – should there be rules put in place to disallow them from placing new caches if they have too many ‘Needs Maintenance/Archived’ w/o a checkup? Those who appear to have quit caching. How long is too long to allow a ‘Needs Maintenance to Needs Archived to actual archiving a cache’ ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Mar 23, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s a bit late but a good night for a March Cacher Coffee. This is when the hosts come up with several topics of which to discuss about geocaching or mostly anyways.
Mar 23, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
It’s a bit late but a good night for a March Cacher Coffee. This is when the hosts come up with several topics of which to discuss about geocaching or mostly anyways.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 444 – March Cacher Coffee
HHH:
The Geocaching International Film Festival is Back?
Send in Your Story Worthy Films for GIFF 2016
Submit a Film to GIFF!
Good news, geocachers! The Geocaching International Film Festival is back for the fourth year in a row.
In the past we’ve watched films about geocaching ballerinas, the secret lives of trackables, geocaching in space and more. There was laughter. There were tears (due to the laughter). Thousands of geocachers took part in a worldwide movie night.
The GIFF 2016 theme is Story Worthy Moments. We’re asking you to think of your most noteworthy, most exceptional geocaching stories…and get them on camera.
Watch this video to learn more.
Submit your film by August 1, 2016 for the chance to have it viewed by a worldwide geocaching audience. Learn more about Story Worthy Moments and how to submit your film on the GIFF 2016 website.
http://www.geocachingfilmfestival.com/
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Take bikes on South Shore and find accessible geocaches at Dunes
http://www.southbendtribune.com/life/travel/outdoor/take-bikes-on-south-shore-and-find-accessible-geocaches-at/article_904a516c-8743-551e-a75b-64a28207de8a.html
SB: my event in FLA on Tuesday GC6DE71
CS:
TAZ: What can be done about deadbeat cache owners?
Those who haven’t abandon caching, but won’t maintain their caches
Especially those who continue to place caches – should there be rules put in place to disallow them from placing new caches if they have too many ‘Needs Maintenance/Archived’ w/o a checkup?
Those who appear to have quit caching.
How long is too long to allow a ‘Needs Maintenance to Needs Archived to actual archiving a cache’
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]]> Scott Berks clean 45:08 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/episode-443-geocaching-creepy-crawly-itchy-scratchy/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 03:01:00 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=515 Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Mar 16, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s Spring regardless what the calendar date says in many parts of the world and that means keeping an eye out for those things that can bring harm to a geocacher if they are not careful. Go over some of the basics with the guys in tonight’s episode. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast EPISODE 443 – Geocaching Creepy-Crawly, Itchy-Scratchy HeadHardHat’s Blog Geocaching Question – Is It Poison Ivy Or Isn’t It? http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2015/02/geocaching-question-is-it-poison-ivy-or.html Jamie Davis – The PodMedic from Episode 23 – Poison Ivy Discussion – (Three Minutes) Native and Naturalized Plants of The Carolinas and Georgia Name That Plant http://www.namethatplant.net/gallery_comparison.shtml?compare=leaves%20of%20Poison%20Ivy%20and%20others%20confused%20with%20it Other Plants of Concern Wood Nettle/Stinging Nettles http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Nettle.html Stinging, or wood nettle plants feature triangular or heart-shaped leaves that decrease in size as they go up the slender stem. The leaves are one to six centimeters long and one to four centimeters wide with linear bumps, and the plant typically is three feet to six-and-a-half feet tall. Singing nettles also include green flower clusters and brown seed-like fruit. Most notably, the plant has stinging hairs. When these stinging hairs come into contact with skin, they break the skin and release an irritant that causes redness and severe itching. These symptoms are typically brief but can be quite uncomfortable. Hikers who come into contact with stinging nettles should wash the affected area with soap and water. Creating a paste of water and baking soda can also alleviate the itching and irritation. Using tape to pull out the microscopic stingers helps too. Duct tape is for more than camouflaging and cache retrieval. Giant Hogweed http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/39809.html —————————————————————————————————— Venomous Snakes and Spiders Venomous Snakes Copperhead Cottonmouth Pigmy Rattler Canebrake Diamondback Coral snake —————————————————————————————————— Venomous Spiders Black Widows Brown Recluse By State: http://www.venombyte.com/venom/spiders/venomous_spiders_by_state.asp —————————————————————————————————— Scorpions: By State: http://www.venombyte.com/venom/scorpions/venomous_scorpions_by_state.asp —————————————————————————————————— Alligators and Crocodiles: Careful They Bite! Living with gators and crocs guides http://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/wildlife/gators/ ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Mar 16, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s Spring regardless what the calendar date says in many parts of the world and that means keeping an eye out for those things that can bring harm to a geoca...
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Mar 16, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
It’s Spring regardless what the calendar date says in many parts of the world and that means keeping an eye out for those things that can bring harm to a geocacher if they are not careful. Go over some of the basics with the guys in tonight’s episode.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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EPISODE 443 – Geocaching Creepy-Crawly, Itchy-Scratchy
HeadHardHat’s Blog
Geocaching Question – Is It Poison Ivy Or Isn’t It?
http://headhardhat-geocache.blogspot.com/2015/02/geocaching-question-is-it-poison-ivy-or.html
Jamie Davis – The PodMedic from Episode 23 – Poison Ivy Discussion – (Three Minutes)

Native and Naturalized Plants of The Carolinas and Georgia
Name That Plant
http://www.namethatplant.net/gallery_comparison.shtml?compare=leaves%20of%20Poison%20Ivy%20and%20others%20confused%20with%20it
Other Plants of Concern
Wood Nettle/Stinging Nettles
http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Nettle.html
Stinging, or wood nettle plants feature triangular or heart-shaped leaves that decrease in size as they go up the slender stem. The leaves are one to six centimeters long and one to four centimeters wide with linear bumps, and the plant typically is three feet to six-and-a-half feet tall. Singing nettles also include green flower clusters and brown seed-like fruit. Most notably, the plant has stinging hairs.
When these stinging hairs come into contact with skin, they break the skin and release an irritant that causes redness and severe itching. These symptoms are typically brief but can be quite uncomfortable. Hikers who come into contact with stinging nettles should wash the affected area with soap and water. Creating a paste of water and baking soda can also alleviate the itching and irritation.
Using tape to pull out the microscopic stingers helps too. Duct tape is for more than camouflaging and cache retrieval.
Giant Hogweed
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/39809.html
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Venomous Snakes and Spiders
Venomous Snakes

Copperhead
Cottonmouth
Pigmy Rattler
Canebrake
Diamondback
Coral snake
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Venomous Spiders
Black Widows
Brown Recluse
By State:
http://www.venombyte.com/venom/spiders/venomous_spiders_by_state.asp
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Scorpions:
By State:
http://www.venombyte.com/venom/scorpions/venomous_scorpions_by_state.asp
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Mar 09, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Geocaching.com ens the Intro App, puts the original app out to pasture and has a new and improved Geocaching App. Check out the first impressions from our hosts and some lively discussion.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcastt
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EPISODE 442 – The New Geocaching App – First Impressions
Email From Geocaching HQ
From The Geocaching Blog
So Long “Intro” — Meet the Geocaching® App
So Long “Intro” — Meet the Geocaching® App

HHH Notes :
Scott Notes:
Corey Notes:
Chad Notes:
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]]> Scott Berks clean 59:26 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/episode-441-moga-2016/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 04:24:36 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=501 Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Mar 02, 2016, In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys meet up with our special guest Jesse Tuttle to discuss MOGA 2016! Be sure to stop on by and get in on all the details. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast EPISODE 441 – MOGA 2016 Show Talking Points: A bit about Jesse Tuttle The history of Moga Moga 2016 Details -MOGA is the world’s largest, annual geocaching competition Mega Event. The event was based on orienteering meets, however competition is optional. -Areas of competition include the classic “punch” competition, puzzles, with several new ones this year! Ally cat style bike competition, paddle caching competition using Wherigos, and a Disability course. -Outside of the main competitions there are plenty of activities like: Gadget caching, night caches, Geo-Art, kid caches, poker run and more! It is also worth mentioning that the Freedom GeoTrail is nearby. -The Geocoin for MOGA 2016 is a 2 inch, 3D sculpted Geocoin with a glow in the dark flame on the front side when gems around it. The award geocoin is an impressive 3 1/8th inch, 1/4lb 3D sculpted medal! Both designed by Christian Mackey. -“Achiever’s at MOGA” will be the Friday night event where we will be the first event to honor geocaching challenges on such a large scale level. For all qualified attendees, we will be awarding them a 3D sculpted medal with Signal on the front for each of their achievements that we have selected. This is free! Currently we are set to give out nearly 500 medals. -MOGA 2016 will also be kicking off one of the largest, if not the largest TB race in history with more than 500 participants. To participate you just need to register with any paid package. -Thanks goes to: OKIC and MVG geocaching groups for their amazing support in building MOGA 2016. Clermont County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau for they dedication, partnership with AFK and sponsorship of MOGA. Web addresses to note: – https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC5KYNP_moga-2016 – http://mogageo.com/2016/ – https://www.facebook.com/MOGAgeo – http://afkgeocaching.com/ – https://www.facebook.com/AFKGC ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Mar 02, 2016, In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys meet up with our special guest Jesse Tuttle to discuss MOGA 2016! Be sure to stop on by and get in on all the details. Be sure to check it out!
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Mar 02, 2016,
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The guys meet up with our special guest Jesse Tuttle to discuss MOGA 2016! Be sure to stop on by and get in on all the details.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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EPISODE 441 – MOGA 2016
Show Talking Points:
A bit about Jesse Tuttle
The history of Moga
Moga 2016 Details
-MOGA is the world’s largest, annual geocaching competition Mega Event. The event was based on orienteering meets, however competition is optional.
-Areas of competition include the classic “punch” competition, puzzles, with several new ones this year! Ally cat style bike competition, paddle caching competition using Wherigos, and a Disability course.
-Outside of the main competitions there are plenty of activities like: Gadget caching, night caches, Geo-Art, kid caches, poker run and more! It is also worth mentioning that the Freedom GeoTrail is nearby.
-The Geocoin for MOGA 2016 is a 2 inch, 3D sculpted Geocoin with a glow in the dark flame on the front side when gems around it. The award geocoin is an impressive 3 1/8th inch, 1/4lb 3D sculpted medal! Both designed by Christian Mackey.
-“Achiever’s at MOGA” will be the Friday night event where we will be the first event to honor geocaching challenges on such a large scale level. For all qualified attendees, we will be awarding them a 3D sculpted medal with Signal on the front for each of their achievements that we have selected. This is free! Currently we are set to give out nearly 500 medals.
-MOGA 2016 will also be kicking off one of the largest, if not the largest TB race in history with more than 500 participants. To participate you just need to register with any paid package.
-Thanks goes to: OKIC and MVG geocaching groups for their amazing support in building MOGA 2016. Clermont County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau for they dedication, partnership with AFK and sponsorship of MOGA.
Web addresses to note:
– https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC5KYNP_moga-2016
– http://mogageo.com/2016/
– https://www.facebook.com/MOGAgeo
– http://afkgeocaching.com/
– https://www.facebook.com/AFKGC
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]]> Scott Berks clean 54:25 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/episode-440-periscoping-geocaching-geocaching-videos-dos-and-donts/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 03:55:34 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=497 Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Feb 24, 2016, In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys discuss their perceptions about Periscope during geocaching and how it is progressing. Also some helpful dos and don’ts of geocaching video creation. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast EPISODE 440 – Periscoping Geocaching / Geocaching Videos – Dos and Don’ts Periscope Vids Thoughts about periscope now that it has been out for awhile Suggestions for a good periscope session Great for quick hits and building a fanbase What are good things to do in a periscope session What are bad things to do in a periscope session YouTube / Facebook Videos More geocachers doing videos – Just Do It Make these more interesting – take your time and plan what you will be videoing – scripts are great tools Remember lighting Sound is everything – can make or break a video Build a fanbase – spread the word ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Feb 24, 2016, In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys discuss their perceptions about Periscope during geocaching and how it is progressing. Also some helpful dos and don’ts of geocaching video creation....
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Feb 24, 2016,
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The guys discuss their perceptions about Periscope during geocaching and how it is progressing. Also some helpful dos and don’ts of geocaching video creation.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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EPISODE 440 – Periscoping Geocaching / Geocaching Videos – Dos and Don’ts
Periscope Vids
Thoughts about periscope now that it has been out for awhile
Suggestions for a good periscope session
Great for quick hits and building a fanbase
What are good things to do in a periscope session
What are bad things to do in a periscope session
YouTube / Facebook Videos
More geocachers doing videos – Just Do It
Make these more interesting – take your time and plan what you will be videoing – scripts are great tools
Remember lighting
Sound is everything – can make or break a video
Build a fanbase – spread the word
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]]> Scott Berks clean 52:30 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-439-geocaching-collectables-what-is-your-geocaching-collection-like/ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 04:12:46 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=493 Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Feb 17, 2016, In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys get together to discuss their individual geocaching collections and what may possess geocachers into building up a collection of their own. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 439 – Geocaching Collectables – What is your geocaching collection like? What items do you like to find in a geocache? Do you trade swag? What types of items do you collect? Most unusual/expensive item found and how did you trade for it? Examples geocoins pathtags patches pins homemade custom/signature items HHH: Likes anything shiney Likes wooden nickels when found Likes the unusual when found – Science Museum – Shark Tooth Most unusual was a FTF gift of a Navy Sailor’s ship coin and medals. SB: patches on my caching bag small group of pathtags big group of coins CS: TAZ: I love to find geocoins in caches Travelbugs too. Signature items of all kinds: Pathtags, Bottlecaps, Wooden Nickels, Geocaching business cards, … Most unusual was probably a stick of chewing gum I usually don’t swap for swag and only grab trackables and personal items which I don’t treat as swag. That said, I keep some random swag items in my bag that one day could become attached to a TB, and I’ll swap them out. Interactive maps & statistics for geocaching travelbugs, geocoins and all your trackable items… http://geotrib.es/ ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Feb 17, 2016, In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys get together to discuss their individual geocaching collections and what may possess geocachers into building up a collection of their own.
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Feb 17, 2016,
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The guys get together to discuss their individual geocaching collections and what may possess geocachers into building up a collection of their own.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 439 – Geocaching Collectables – What is your geocaching collection like?
What items do you like to find in a geocache?
Do you trade swag?
What types of items do you collect?
Most unusual/expensive item found and how did you trade for it?
Examples
geocoins
pathtags
patches
pins
homemade
custom/signature items
HHH:
Likes anything shiney
Likes wooden nickels when found
Likes the unusual when found – Science Museum – Shark Tooth
Most unusual was a FTF gift of a Navy Sailor’s ship coin and medals.
SB:
patches on my caching bag
small group of pathtags
big group of coins
CS:
TAZ:
I love to find geocoins in caches
Travelbugs too.
Signature items of all kinds: Pathtags, Bottlecaps, Wooden Nickels, Geocaching business cards, …
Most unusual was probably a stick of chewing gum
I usually don’t swap for swag and only grab trackables and personal items which I don’t treat as swag.
That said, I keep some random swag items in my bag that one day could become attached to a TB, and I’ll swap them out.
Interactive maps & statistics for geocaching travelbugs, geocoins and all your trackable items…
http://geotrib.es/
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]]> Scott Berks clean 47:00 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-438-february-2016-cacher-coffee/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 03:53:30 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=489 Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Feb 10, 2016, In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s Cacher Coffee Time! We have some interesting topics including how Scott Berks and HHH were mentioned in an article via an Australian newspaper. This and more to come… Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 438 – February 2016 Cacher Coffee HHH: Policy changes allow geocaching on Arizona trust land again http://www.havasunews.com/news/policy-changes-allow-geocaching-on-arizona-trust-land-again/article_44e43782-ce2b-11e5-83e8-b7472a741d67.html Geocache: Exploring Winter ‘Checkpoints’ In Frozen North Geocache: Exploring Winter ‘Checkpoints’ In Frozen North William Tyrrell http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/02/08/13/42/tyrrell-geocache-disappointing-police SB: Scott & Andy in Oz CS: TAZ: Article was published tying geocaching to graffiti about a missing Child William Tyrell in NSW http://www.geocachingnsw.asn.au/index.php/news/geocaching-in-the-media/271-tyrrell-tree-stump-geocache-coincidence.html One of the articles http://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/nsw-police-slam-william-tyrrell-geocache-after-cyrptic-message-found-on-tree/ar-BBpe3Bt?li=AAgfYrC Geocaching for Bitcoin – Takara (iOS Game where you geolocate a container w/ a ‘key’ to unlock and get the bitcoin) http://themerkle.com/news/mobile-bitcoin-geocaching-game-takara-releases-ios-update/ Takara — Bitcoin Treasure Hunt with Breadwallet ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Feb 10, 2016, In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: It’s Cacher Coffee Time! We have some interesting topics including how Scott Berks and HHH were mentioned in an article via an Australian newspaper.
Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com
Feb 10, 2016,
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
It’s Cacher Coffee Time! We have some interesting topics including how Scott Berks and HHH were mentioned in an article via an Australian newspaper. This and more to come…
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 438 – February 2016 Cacher Coffee
HHH:
Policy changes allow geocaching on Arizona trust land again
http://www.havasunews.com/news/policy-changes-allow-geocaching-on-arizona-trust-land-again/article_44e43782-ce2b-11e5-83e8-b7472a741d67.html
Geocache: Exploring Winter ‘Checkpoints’ In Frozen North
Geocache: Exploring Winter ‘Checkpoints’ In Frozen North

William Tyrrell
http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/02/08/13/42/tyrrell-geocache-disappointing-police
SB:
Scott & Andy in Oz
CS:
TAZ:
Article was published tying geocaching to graffiti about a missing Child William Tyrell in NSW http://www.geocachingnsw.asn.au/index.php/news/geocaching-in-the-media/271-tyrrell-tree-stump-geocache-coincidence.html
One of the articles http://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/nsw-police-slam-william-tyrrell-geocache-after-cyrptic-message-found-on-tree/ar-BBpe3Bt?li=AAgfYrC
Geocaching for Bitcoin – Takara (iOS Game where you geolocate a container w/ a ‘key’ to unlock and get the bitcoin) http://themerkle.com/news/mobile-bitcoin-geocaching-game-takara-releases-ios-update/
Takara — Bitcoin Treasure Hunt with Breadwallet

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]]> Scott Berks clean 44:54 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-437-stolen-geocaches-why/ Thu, 04 Feb 2016 04:41:23 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=486 Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Streamed live on Feb 03, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Host Scott Berks describes a frustratingly bizarre situation of geocachers stealing ammo boxes. Come visit with us as we discuss this troubling development. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast GCPC EPISODE 437 – Stolen Geocaches – Why? HHH: The geotrash zinger zapper shows up every few years Can’t understand the need to steal ammo box geocaches – saving for the zombie apocalypse? Is the only replacement the micro? Then what? Chaining down ammo boxes? SB: Its a shame and then we all wonder why there are no ammos out there. Was not muggled, bad apple cachers. off topic. When checking on one, noticed that a high profile couple from WI replaced instead of logging a DNF. No wonder high numbers, they NEVER dnf a cache. Don’t just drop! CS: TAZ: I know this past year in the Houston Area that Ammo can’s seemed to be coming up missing. I personally DNF’d several that turned out to be stolen ammo can’s. One was during international CITO day – luckily the cache owner was at the CITO. If they’re in areas that are more publicly accessible, I’ve cabled the Ammo cans I’ve put out and used crimp connectors to make them more permanent. The one I didn’t do this to went floating down the Brazos River last May (only a few feet from cresting the levee) Talking to folks at events, it seems that even cabled Ammo Cans were susceptible. People had been using bolt/wire cutters to cut the tethers and in one case snapped the small tree to get the Ammo can. Really people, go to a frigging Army Surplus store already. Listener Insights: Timothy – They want to hide them there self. This happened up here in NY. We finally got the person. Debra – I have an ammo can out but it is right across the road from my house so maybe that will be a deterrent ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Streamed live on Feb 03, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: Host Scott Berks describes a frustratingly bizarre situation of geocachers stealing ammo boxes. Come visit with us as we discuss this troublin...
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Streamed live on Feb 03, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Host Scott Berks describes a frustratingly bizarre situation of geocachers stealing ammo boxes. Come visit with us as we discuss this troubling development.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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GCPC EPISODE 437 – Stolen Geocaches – Why?
HHH:
The geotrash zinger zapper shows up every few years
Can’t understand the need to steal ammo box geocaches – saving for the zombie apocalypse?
Is the only replacement the micro? Then what?
Chaining down ammo boxes?
SB:
Its a shame and then we all wonder why there are no ammos out there. Was not muggled, bad apple cachers.
off topic. When checking on one, noticed that a high profile couple from WI replaced instead of logging a DNF. No wonder high numbers, they NEVER dnf a cache. Don’t just drop!
CS:

TAZ:
I know this past year in the Houston Area that Ammo can’s seemed to be coming up missing. I personally DNF’d several that turned out to be stolen ammo can’s. One was during international CITO day – luckily the cache owner was at the CITO.
If they’re in areas that are more publicly accessible, I’ve cabled the Ammo cans I’ve put out and used crimp connectors to make them more permanent. The one I didn’t do this to went floating down the Brazos River last May (only a few feet from cresting the levee)
Talking to folks at events, it seems that even cabled Ammo Cans were susceptible. People had been using bolt/wire cutters to cut the tethers and in one case snapped the small tree to get the Ammo can. Really people, go to a frigging Army Surplus store already.
Listener Insights:
Timothy – They want to hide them there self. This happened up here in NY. We finally got the person.
Debra – I have an ammo can out but it is right across the road from my house so maybe that will be a deterrent
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]]> Scott Berks clean 45:20 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-436-geocaching-snacks-and-drinks/ Thu, 28 Jan 2016 03:51:12 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=480 Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Streamed live on Jan 27, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys talk about one of the favorite subjects of geocachers – FOOD and SNACKS. See what interesting facts they can come up with this delicious geocaching subject. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast Category Entertainment License Standard YouTube License ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast Show Notes Episode 436 GCPC EPISODE 436 – Geocaching Snacks And Drinks Changes in geocaching eating habits over the years. Seems people were much more health conscious in the past Picnics anyone? Now much more fast food if food is an item at all We do love our junk food – now more than ever Favorite places to go now? Trying something new Geocacching Poll – HHH Water 12.00% Energy/Health Bars 9.33% Jerky 9.33% Candy 7.33% Nuts 5.33% Dried Fruits 4.67% Gatorade 4.67% Chips 4.00% Crackers 4.00% Soda / Pop 4.00% Trail Mix 4.00% Gorp 3.33% Cheese sticks 2.67% Fruit 2.67% Sandwiches 2.67% Alcoholic Beverage 2.00% Fast food 2.00% Licorice 2.00% Meats 2.00% Cookies 1.33% Krispy Kremes 1.33% Pretzels 1.33% Raisins 1.33% Tea 1.33% Bagel 0.67% Chex Mix 0.67% Energy Drink 0.67% Greek Foods 0.67% Juice 0.67% Milk 0.67% Sunflower seeds 0.67% Vegetables 0.67% 100% ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Streamed live on Jan 27, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The guys talk about one of the favorite subjects of geocachers – FOOD and SNACKS. See what interesting facts they can come up with this delici...
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Streamed live on Jan 27, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The guys talk about one of the favorite subjects of geocachers – FOOD and SNACKS. See what interesting facts they can come up with this delicious geocaching subject.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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Show Notes Episode 436
GCPC EPISODE 436 – Geocaching Snacks And Drinks
Changes in geocaching eating habits over the years.
Seems people were much more health conscious in the past
Picnics anyone?
Now much more fast food if food is an item at all
We do love our junk food – now more than ever
Favorite places to go now?
Trying something new
Geocacching Poll – HHH
Water 12.00%
Energy/Health Bars 9.33%
Jerky 9.33%
Candy 7.33%
Nuts 5.33%
Dried Fruits 4.67%
Gatorade 4.67%
Chips 4.00%
Crackers 4.00%
Soda / Pop 4.00%
Trail Mix 4.00%
Gorp 3.33%
Cheese sticks 2.67%
Fruit 2.67%
Sandwiches 2.67%
Alcoholic Beverage 2.00%
Fast food 2.00%
Licorice 2.00%
Meats 2.00%
Cookies 1.33%
Krispy Kremes 1.33%
Pretzels 1.33%
Raisins 1.33%
Tea 1.33%
Bagel 0.67%
Chex Mix 0.67%
Energy Drink 0.67%
Greek Foods 0.67%
Juice 0.67%
Milk 0.67%
Sunflower seeds 0.67%
Vegetables 0.67%
100%
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]]> Scott Berks clean 43:24 headhardhat@geocachingpodcast.com (Andy HeadHardHat Smith)geocaching,outdoor,gps,treasure,hunt,geocache,outdoors,hobby,activity,sport https://geocachingpodcast.com/gcpc-episode-435-more-geocaching-deadly-sins/ Thu, 21 Jan 2016 04:00:58 +0000 http://geocachingpodcast.com/?p=477 Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Streamed live on Jan 20, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts get together to discuss more Geocaching Deadly Sins. Come and see which ones where you too can help make geocaching a better place to explore…. Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers. We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there! #geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast ——————————————————————- The Video Version of our Podcast Show Notes Episode 435 GCPC EPISODE 435 – More Geocaching Deadly Sins Geocaching Deadly Sins – Team accounts. Real numbers or inflated? People virtually filling their stats – Couch logs – World Wide Problem? Geocaching Deadly Sins – Failure to maintain your geocaches/Break other peoples ——————————————————————- LINKS Videocast Audio Podcast Google Search Geocaching Podcast Website Subscribe To The Show RSS Show Feed Sponsored by: Cache-Advance.com Streamed live on Jan 20, 2016 In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast: The hosts get together to discuss more Geocaching Deadly Sins. Come and see which ones where you too can help make geocaching a better place t...
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Streamed live on Jan 20, 2016
In tonight’s episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The hosts get together to discuss more Geocaching Deadly Sins. Come and see which ones where you too can help make geocaching a better place to explore….
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
#geocaching #geocachingpodcast #headhardhat #podcast
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Show Notes Episode 435
GCPC EPISODE 435 – More Geocaching Deadly Sins
Geocaching Deadly Sins – Team accounts. Real numbers or inflated?
People virtually filling their stats – Couch logs – World Wide Problem?
Geocaching Deadly Sins – Failure to maintain your geocaches/Break other peoples
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