Thread: Geocaching

I must admit to have become very lazy now that GPS is here... Sometimes I do however pull out the trusty Silva compass and paper map ... and realise just how rusty one can become in reconciling contours with the terrain

Damned shame if the batteries go flat

Orienteering (à la map and compass style) was/is an excellent past time for this reason!

Originally Posted by cucinadio

so it is this pronounced geo k.a.s.h.ing...or...c.ay.sh.ing

sound like a ball ...and I'm getting the kids involved for our first this weekend ...should be fun ...

cheers

If your an American, its "cashing" but then they cant speak English properly anyway......

I prefer "kay-shing" as when you refer to say a microprocessor, it has an L2 *kayshe* not cash.

Just like yanks say "pro-deuce" as opposed to "prod-uce". One of those annoying things yanks say that separates them from the rest of the world...

Did you join geocaching.com or geocaching Australia??

I'm on both, but the world site is quite a bit better allround for complete listings particularly if your a member and get pocket queries.

Originally Posted by dm_td5
There are also confluence points. I've got my name down on one - 13˚S 136˚E - as a first visit and myself and a mate are trying to work on the logistics of getting to another.

This is basically waymarking IIRC. Waymarking FAQ and benchmarks.

What is a benchmark?

A benchmark is a point whose position is known to a high degree of accuracy and is normally marked in some way. The marker is often a metal disk made for this purpose, but it can also be a church spire, a radio tower, a mark chiseled into stone, or a metal rod driven into the ground. Over two centuries or so, many other objects of greater or lesser permanence have been used. Benchmarks can be found at various locations all over the United States. They are used by land surveyors, builders and engineers, map makers, and other professionals who need an accurate answer to the question, "Where?" Many of these markers are part of the geodetic control network (technically known as the National Spatial Reference System, or NSRS) created and maintained by NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS).

Cheers

Andrew

Originally Posted by LOVEMYRANGIE

If your an American, its "cashing" but then they cant speak English properly anyway......

I prefer "kay-shing" as when you refer to say a microprocessor, it has an L2 *kayshe* not cash.

Just like yanks say "pro-deuce" as opposed to "prod-uce". One of those annoying things yanks say that separates them from the rest of the world...

Did you join geocaching.com or geocaching Australia??

I'm on both, but the world site is quite a bit better allround for complete listings particularly if your a member and get pocket queries.


This is basically waymarking IIRC. Waymarking FAQ and benchmarks.



Cheers

Andrew

Mate thanks .........com.au.....we have lot in the local area .. going out this weekend with the kids to have some fun ...should be good

cheers

Coolies. Look for Team TnW on either. Add me as a friend!

Originally Posted by LOVEMYRANGIE

Coolies. Look for Team TnW on either. Add me as a friend!

done mate ..waiting for you to accept..

cheers

All done and Tombie too!!!

HI,
I have been caching for a few years now, was put onto it by an ex army mate of mine.

Any cachers here from SA??

Adrian

My wife and I have been caching since 2008, it is a great way to see new places, even where you live. Despite living in Townsville for years and driving a taxi part-time it still took me to places I had not seen. It is a good excuse to go off-road as well in the 'Geo disco'.