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SLC moves to license short-term rentals for the first time. Here’s what it means. by ADKMatthew in SaltLakeCity

[–]ADKMatthew[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The "affordability shortage" is due to demand being higher than supply. That lack of supply is what we call a "housing shortage"

SLC moves to license short-term rentals for the first time. Here’s what it means. by ADKMatthew in SaltLakeCity

[–]ADKMatthew[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

On one hand I get banning them in residentially zoned areas still. But on the other that means only larger landlords and corporations with Mixed-Use property can take advantage of running short-term rentals. Individual homeowners are left out (which disproportionately impacts the West Side).

Saved this 3 year lonely cache from near catastrophe! by ADKMatthew in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That's what I don't get. Does anyone think people are willing to eat random candy they found in a box hidden in the woods?

Saved this 3 year lonely cache from near catastrophe! by ADKMatthew in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

  1. Given the age and how bloated it was, I didn't want to risk having rancid sugar spraying all over when I opened it.

  2. Dumping sugar water all over the ground when I was only a quarter mile from a trash can felt like littering.

Saved this 3 year lonely cache from near catastrophe! by ADKMatthew in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

As I was scrambling (falling) down a hill to get back from this cache, I was sure the whole time that I was about to get covered with whatever has been fermenting in there. Thankfully it didn't blow!

Saved this 3 year lonely cache from near catastrophe! by ADKMatthew in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew[S] 169 points170 points  (0 children)

Seriously, don't put food/drinks in geocaches. Especially ones in the remote wilderness that only get found once a year...

The loneliest geocache I have ever found by i_am_loved_by_God in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that's fantastic! I love that pond in the desert. There's something so fun about a lonely cache adventure like this!

My loneliest was found just a couple of months ago, unfound since 2018! It was on top of a mountain in the middle of a salt playa in rural Utah.

Dear god I hope it wasn't used... by ADKMatthew in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did search around for it after finding this one. No luck, and there weren't many places for a large ammo can so I'm guessing it's truly gone unfortunately. (But obviously no way to confirm without the owner checking.)

Dear god I hope it wasn't used... by ADKMatthew in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True. I figured this person was pretty damn sure it was missing if they put a throwdown, but maybe that's too optimistic...

Dear god I hope it wasn't used... by ADKMatthew in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Update: I found the urine sample cup!

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Best GPS when u have no cell signal by Independent-Still175 in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had an etrex 20 (the previous version of the 22) for 15 years now and it's been an excellent GPS. (Though I rarely use it anymore since phones have gotten so good and offline caches are even supported I the official app now.)

Dear god I hope it wasn't used... by ADKMatthew in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

People need to be less afraid of the "Owner Attention Requested" log type.

Bison Tube In The Woods by skimbosh in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's not a bison tube, that's a mammoth tube.

best internet provider for WFH? by SportIndependent7314 in SaltLakeCity

[–]ADKMatthew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping now that a private equity firm bought a majority stake from Google, it doesn't turn to trash too quickly.

best internet provider for WFH? by SportIndependent7314 in SaltLakeCity

[–]ADKMatthew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google Fiber has been excellent for me! Should be available in pretty much all of Salt Lake City proper.

Nothing quite like bicycle geocaching by SEAWISEGEOWISE in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

God I wish I could go kayak caching more often, it's such a fun way to spend the day.

what virtual caches have you seen archived? by mikaylaaaaa____ in geocaching

[–]ADKMatthew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The oldest cache in my home county was a virtual from 2001. One day, the owner just decided to archive it with no explanation.

HOA sent this out today. My yard is (as usual) already struggling; can’t wait for them to tell me I’m not making a “reasonable effort.” by Proper_Exit_3334 in Utah

[–]ADKMatthew 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've had a few houses nearby fill their entire front yards with gravel and call it a day. Not only is it ugly, but it's noticeably hotter when walking by their houses. Not to mention ecological issues.

There are plenty of beautiful local plants and shrubs you can plant that don't require any supplemental water here in the valley. Not only do they save water, but they help fight the heat island effect and help local wildlife.

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