Caches, trigs, and me being slightly an*l perhaps

[Ryuchan]

One thing I notice almost every time I see logs of people doing caches and nearby trigs, or YOSM, is everyone always has the urge to climb on it. Why?

Let me just say that I see trig points as (very young) heritage and think they should be preserved rather sooner then later.

Hence I seriously do not get the 'must stand/lay/do xyz' on top of the trigs.
Mayybe I'm just odd, dunno :confused:

/steps off soapbox

[agentmancuso]

I suspect that few serious trigpointers make a habit of this. I certainly have never done so, that might be partially due a lack of gymnastic prowess. I have sat my son on top of a pillar for a photo.

I agree with your point about heritage, and I suppose that in theory repeated pillar ascents could lead to damage. But to be honest, rabid farmers and council bureaucrats pose a far more realistic threat. :mad:

[Bear and Ragged]

Must mean I'm a serious Trigbagger...
I've never stood/sat/other on a trig, nor had the urge to.
I usually pat them -if it's one you can reach.

Yes, I see them as part of our heritage!

(I have leaned against them though, whilst admiring the view :popcorn: :coffee:)

[Bill D (wwh)]

I see them as part of our heritage too. I've touched them and leaned against them, but I've never climbed onto one, or tried to.

[RuberyBlue]

Have to admit i'd feel quite pleased to be able to get on top of one, never achieved it yet, so console myself with a congratulatory slap!!

RB
KRO!

[border caz]

Can honestly say I've never had the urge to climb on one - by the time I get to it I haven't got the energy left!

[Mrs Blorenge]

This facebook group may explain the compulsion...

Trigpoint swimming/surfing/standing or just posing next to. (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#%21/group.php?gid=226692603846)

[Lord Darcy]

Have to admit to leaning on a trig pillar ... there's video proof ... here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn2VQ31i42s)

Paul

[Bill D (wwh)]

Nice video, Paul! :)

[Lord Darcy]

Thanks, Bill. One of a series of geocaching video diaries that I've put together over the last week or so.

Playlist (http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=2CB574B06B26C644)

Cheers,
Paul

[Djinnsplace]

Cant hear a word of it :( you've a problem with wind :lol: