I;m in then
I;m in then
I'll play - I found this thread thanks to Steve Barratt (baira). An order for a GAGB coin is on its way
Garnet (svk616g)
Okay so I think we have a simple set of rules, that I understand!! Dip your coin into every cache you find, maintain etc and thats it, SIMPLES!
There are more joining by the day which I think is great. I think we will all show the full world Geocaching community how to get together (thats cool we could try an event cache for all GAGB mileage contenders?) Anyway back to topic! I am working on a great report, one of which I am going to be sharing with Jacaru and then we will go from there and see if we can come up with some cool simple stuff.
Also when you register your coins I am going to need to link to your coin so I can bookmark them and grab the milage each week. This will be the most time consuming part but I will enjoy doing it so dont worry about that!
TFTFC (Thats Thanks For The FUN competition!)
Hi all,
Would like feed back on this poll about the graph options!
https://www.gagb.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=3782
Regards
I've been dipping my personal TB since I started caching. Unfortunately, until Groundspeak added the 'visited' option, either the drop or retrieve would log the mileage, so I deleted all the drop logs since I added my find count to the retrieve logs, because I wanted the track to look good in Google Earth.
After Groundspeak added the 'visited' option, only the drop and visit options log mileage, so guess what: my TB lost all its mileage! I've no intention of re-dipping it into almost 1000 caches.....the mileage was wildly out anyway since it could not log my non-Groundspeak finds.....but I don't intend to make a GeoKret and dip that into 1200 caches
I'm up for the GC-only UK-only mileage dipping. My activated but as yet unlogged GAGB coin is TB3Y2Y7
Still in.
TB3Y2TA
... With all the traveling I'm doing, I really must find time to find a cache or two!
I have a Geocaching problem...
Work gets in the way!
* Cache Walker -Caching by byway, not highway! CacheWalker.co.uk
Walking and Caching in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire areas
TB3Y2QT activated and ready to roll (I'm not allowed to post a link as I haven't posted enough)
Garnet (svk616g)
Last edited by Maple Leaf; 22nd December 2010 at 05:22 PM. Reason: Added link
Ok here's mine, Northern Ireland coin:
So, to Clarify - Jan 1st dip into nearest cache to home - then simply dip into every cache visited and also dip into any of your own that you maintain.
Can I just ask 1 question, sorry to be a pain, this might not affect a lot of folks if they don't own any but I have rather a lot of Earthcaches of my own, and I do visit the sites sometimes for photography and to check they haven't fallen into the sea etc, do I dip the coin into my Earthcaches if I go there as a maintenance visit or not ? happy either way.
My coin: TB2HE9Z
https://www.geocaching.com/track/det...spx?id=1956132
Last edited by pete37038; 23rd December 2010 at 07:39 PM. Reason: inserting link
Yep, you've got it. As far as your Earthcaches, yep, if it is a maintainance visit then dip it in. Thanks for joining us.
Not been online much but don't worry I haven't forgot about this.
Thanks to those who have already posted their coin links. Feel free if you would like to PM them to me rather than post on the forums.
Regards
Fermi
Is there a danger of armchair loggers discovering our coins if we post the tracking number on here?
I am in - Just registered the coin that I got in the secret santa at the Sussex monthly mid week meet.
The code is - TB3DCBH (Virtual Ghost Coin)
Thanks for organising this.
Last edited by The_Street_Searchers; 23rd December 2010 at 08:52 PM.
Just received my coin from Palujia-so I'll join in!! :socool:
More and more joining by the day! When I have a little more time I will produce the final report for the start.
Getting excited about this one!
Yep, it is looking good, thanks Fermentum for all the work that you are putting in to this one for us.:cheers:
Jacaru I love it! Got my plans sorted for Geocaching around Chrimbo!
Can't wait to get this on the go!
Last edited by Fermentum; 24th December 2010 at 09:24 PM. Reason: Get to got!
I'm Still in - as its for FUN !!
TB3Y2WR
Best of Luck everyone............ Merry Christmas & Here's to 2011 :cheers:
All graphs ready to rock and roll!
Thanks to those who have given their coin address already. I am sure a lot will wait until the new year. So long as you send it to me by the end of Week 1 that would be good.
At the moment we have 23 players.
Fermi
Have activated my GAGB coin ready, the number is TB3Y2TX. :socool:
My coin details: TB3Y2YN
RB
My coin is activated as of 31st Dec. Won't be using it till the 1st. Wemnog has his, will be joining GAGB shortly and joining the fun.
Looks like fun, I will play but have already started the (lengthy) task of backtracking my total caching miles on a coin HERE So intend to use the 2011 miles clocked.
Hope this is okay to join as not keen on having 2 coins to visit all caches. In the spirit I have just ordered a coin to add funds to the coffers.
Last edited by captain gore-tex; 26th December 2010 at 06:13 PM.
Coin activated TB3Y2XZ
My fractured ankle is healing and I have been told to start walking on it again (although it is more like shuffling at the moment!) .... so hoping to be back out caching in the New Year.
GAGB member since 2005
GAGB Committee member 2010 to 2016 (Chair 2012 to 2015)
UK Mega Event Chairman 2009 (Weston-super-Mare)
Hello all,
We are getting close now to the start of 2011!
So far I have the following 23 contenders and means not registered their trackable and means I have the information for their trackable:
Jacaru
Maple Leaf
DrDick&Vick
border caz
Fermentum
Ryuchan
Dan1980
Palujia
pete37038
walker clan
pieman
RedFerret
countrymatters
simplysup
Bear and Ragged
BigLad & Co
RuberyBlue
Blid435
svk616g
The Street Searchers
beauchief
staffsgeo
sandvika
Also sandvika I stole your great idea for your coin description and everything (hope you don't mind). It has information about the Competition, it has information on GAGB, its great!
https://www.geocaching.com/track/det...spx?id=3226099
Here is my trackable link.
As I have said before I have sorted all of the graphs but they will only be shown after the first week.
Are we having a new thread for this or do you want me to post Week 1 on here?
And on a side note captain gore-tex the coin you have posted has 141k miles on it. I would prefer to come away from doing a calculation for each week on any coin. I would really appreciate it if you had a new coin to play with?
I am not sure I want to say this next part but I am still not 100% on how we are playing? Am I right in saying we just dip our coin into every cache we visit? So the first cache I visit of the new year would be my starting point? Then my second log is the second cache I find?
Fermentum
So the first cache I visit of the new year would be my starting point?
Yes, I think so. I'll be away at New Year so my coin will start somewhere in Cheshire.
Either a cache close to home if you are home on NYD or a cache that you find on NYD if you are away.
Fermi my coin is registered, I sent you a PM, but just in case it is TB3Y2V7
Still another couple of people going to join as well from what I know, so it is looking good.
DrDick&Vick's GAGB dipper 'linked to it's page'
TB3Y2VP
Activated but not going to be dipped until 1.1.11
Our coin's now registered - sorry for the delay.
See TB3Y2TE
Cheers :cheers:
Quit, don't quit? Noodles, don't noodles?
Jacaru
Maple Leaf
DrDick&Vick
border caz
Fermentum
Ryuchan
Dan1980
Palujia
pete37038
walker clan
pieman
RedFerret
countrymatters
simplysup
Bear and Ragged
BigLad & Co
RuberyBlue
Blid435
svk616g
The Street Searchers
beauchief
staffsgeo
sandvika
I have updated with the 3 above.
Thanks Border Caz makes sense now!
Fermi
and another for your list... GAGB Blorenge Dipper
Will send details when I get home in the morning (back to work tonight !!!)
Si vis pacem para bellum
I have just started a new thread for the graphs, please don't post anything else on the new thread. Thanks.
Last edited by Jacaru; 28th December 2010 at 08:40 AM. Reason: additional info.
If there is anybody who wants to join in and use a GAGB coin who has not bought one yet but would like to use one in this event then PM or email me with a contact number an we can try and sort something out so as you can have it active in time to enter.
Last edited by DrDick&Vick; 28th December 2010 at 04:32 PM.
I have a Geocaching problem...
Work gets in the way!
* Cache Walker -Caching by byway, not highway! CacheWalker.co.uk
Walking and Caching in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire areas
well, you can't, at the moment I have removed the temptation. Yup completely removed the thread but the reason will be revealed soon.
Last edited by DrDick&Vick; 28th December 2010 at 02:10 PM.
Hi.
Would it be possible to register my interest in joining?
I have a GAGB coin already.
Many thanks Steve
Jacaru
Maple Leaf
DrDick&Vick
border caz
Fermentum
Ryuchan
Dan1980
Palujia
pete37038
walker clan
pieman
RedFerret
countrymatters
simplysup
Bear and Ragged
BigLad & Co
RuberyBlue
Blid435
svk616g
The Street Searchers
beauchief
staffsgeo
sandvika
Mrs Blorenge
Steve Barratt
Mrs Blorenge I have added you to the list.
Steve I have added you to the list. All I need from you is the link where you coin is registered (with 0 miles on).
That takes the total contenders to 25!
Hello all,
Thought we could have a few milestone awards when anyone gets there. I came up with the following. Firstly let me know what you think and if you like the idea? Also if you do is there any awards you can come up with to include?
Awarded for all participants
Awarded after your first log of 2011
Awarded when 100 miles completed
Awarded when 500 miles completed
Awarded when 1000 miles completed
Awarded when 5000 miles completed
Awarded when 10000 miles completed
ANother new entrant, friends of mine who are a little computer illiterate.
Aligees with TB3Y2X9
I have a Geocaching problem...
Work gets in the way!
* Cache Walker -Caching by byway, not highway! CacheWalker.co.uk
Walking and Caching in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire areas
Thank you Richard for your help in this What would we do without you!!!!! Your computer illiterate friends!!!! Lol
Us as well please or are we too late? I know it says UK mileage (and just so I don't have to read the last 10 pages), is this still the case?
TB3Y2YA
Nick
Double post
Last edited by Matrix; 29th December 2010 at 08:33 AM.
Can I use a zero mileage GAGB coin ( TB3Y2VJ ) that was registered on the 17th November ?
cant see why not, as long as it is at 0
Jacaru
Maple Leaf
DrDick&Vick
border caz
Fermentum
Ryuchan
Dan1980
Palujia
pete37038
walker clan
pieman
RedFerret
countrymatters
simplysup
Bear and Ragged
BigLad & Co
RuberyBlue
Blid435
svk616g
The Street Searchers
beauchief
staffsgeo
sandvika
Mrs Blorenge
Baira
Aligees
Nick & Ali
Matrix
Steve I have added yours but will use your Geocaching name (hope thats okay).
Cheers Aligees I have now added yours.
Nick & Ali I have added yours, your not too late an yes your right it is UK only.
Matrix your coin is fine just so long as your first log comes on new years day or later!
That's a big 29 contestants now! But still 9 that I haven't got their number from. If you could get that to me asap that would be great.
Bear and Ragged I am not sure how this would be possible. I think you would need to measure the difference between every log for all 29 contestants. As you have said I think this would be a little difficult. If you know an easier way let me know.
Fermi
This just gets better and better, thanks again to everyone for joining in. Wemnog still has to join GAGB and register his coin, I have the whip here to encourage him!!!!
Ferementum, is there any way that you can keep an eye with you super duper powers on if some of these coins visit the same cache at some point in the year. For instance, I will be down in Cornwall at some point and may just visit a cache that Dr D&V have visited with their coin. That would be another interesting thing to follow as well.
Love the milestone awards too.