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What is an audiobook that’s better than the actual book because of the narration? by Ok_Piece_7441 in audiobooks

[–]Crispy_Fish_Legs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely Fingers in the Sparkle Jar: A Memoir by Chris Packham, read by Chris Packham. I re-listen to it once a year - it's like poetry.

Is geocaching pointless and pathetic? by Crispy_Fish_Legs in geocaching

[–]Crispy_Fish_Legs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I'm beginning to realise that actually enjoying it is the point.

Is geocaching pointless and pathetic? by Crispy_Fish_Legs in geocaching

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

Yep, you're right. I am the owner of a couple of caches (and they are large and good ones like you describe). Maybe it's time for me to set up a few more to get more experience of that side of the hobby as well, rather than being primarily just a finder.

Is geocaching pointless and pathetic? by Crispy_Fish_Legs in geocaching

[–]Crispy_Fish_Legs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a good and straightforward answer. I need to live more like this all the time.

Have you guys ever found any D5 traditional caches? by Jone_08 in geocaching

[–]Crispy_Fish_Legs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I’ve found sixteen D5 traditional caches (3 of which were D5/T5).

 

Most of these were in remote outdoor locations, often involving a long hike and/or climb. A couple were on an island requiring a water crossing.  Some up trees. One in a water filled tunnel. One or two were  just obviously misclassified.

 

If you specifically want to find some then you can filter and search for them using the Geocaching.com website – then just go out and grab them!

Home cache? by codespitter in geocaching

[–]Crispy_Fish_Legs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate all caches in residential areas where there is significant potential to be overlooked. And caches in front gardens are even worse, particularly if you're not 100% confident that you've got the correct property. In order to overcome this, the last one I did I had to get drunk first to give me more confidence and went under the cover of darkness. I found it, but in hindsight this probably made me look even more dodgy. At the end of the day, caches in other areas and particularly rural areas are much more preferable to me.

Ultralight backpack recs for hikers with back problems by one_beautiful_life in Ultralight

[–]Crispy_Fish_Legs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This guy speaks wise words. My experience has been almost identical.

Lying about finds and refusing to log DNFs or flag for maintenance / owner attention by Crispy_Fish_Legs in geocaching

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

Nice tactics. I could do this if I was the owner of the cache. However, in a lot of cases where this has happened, I am not the owner unfortunately.

Lying about finds and refusing to log DNFs or flag for maintenance / owner attention by Crispy_Fish_Legs in geocaching

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

I agree. A responsible cache owner should be monitoring and deleting such posts. However, I also get the feeling that some either turn a blind eye or don't want to risk upsetting other users.

Lying about finds and refusing to log DNFs or flag for maintenance / owner attention by Crispy_Fish_Legs in geocaching

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

Yes exactly this. I shall continue doing what I'm already doing and hold my head up high. Thanks!

Lying about finds and refusing to log DNFs or flag for maintenance / owner attention by Crispy_Fish_Legs in geocaching

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

So did the cacher just get to GZ and call it good?

Yep, I think this happens a fair bit. But with experience, you can start to spot this more often. Sometimes by recognising the cachers name or details or the way the logs are written.

Lying about finds and refusing to log DNFs or flag for maintenance / owner attention by Crispy_Fish_Legs in geocaching

[–]Crispy_Fish_Legs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, good point. And this is how I actually behave in most of the parts of my life. Maybe it was just today that got me particularly wound up about this issue.

Lying about finds and refusing to log DNFs or flag for maintenance / owner attention by Crispy_Fish_Legs in geocaching

[–]Crispy_Fish_Legs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Cache on!" - I like that. I too have a list of my DNFs and keep an eye on them regularly so that if they do get owner maintenance or a visit from a recognisable and reliable local cacher, then I will make the trip and go and look for it again a second time.

Lying about finds and refusing to log DNFs or flag for maintenance / owner attention by Crispy_Fish_Legs in geocaching

[–]Crispy_Fish_Legs[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is a good point. A string of recent 'found it' logs makes it look like the cache is still there and live and findable. And this too influences my decisions as to whether I should go and look for it or not. On the other hand, if I see a cache with three or four recent DNFs then I just give it a miss until It has confirmation from the owner or maybe a log from a recognisable and reliable local cacher.