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Offline Aamir

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Hello ~
« on: June 16, 2012, 01:25:05 am »
Aamir, fellow CreateAForum support member...

just wondering... what is "cache"?

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Offline Griff Grof

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Re: Hello ~
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2012, 11:58:07 am »
Welcome  ;D

This is a Geocaching forum, for people who prefer to walk to (geo)caches more than others. But obviously you don't know what a Geocache is  :o

GEOCACHING is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online. Geocachers hide a container in a real life location, and other Geocachers go out to find them - caches come in all sorts of shapes and sizes - they can be deviously hidden (eg a fake rock, with a compartment) or large, plastic containers, which tend to be filled with goodies - usually small toys, books, DVDs etc - so the game (some call it a sport) is popular with families. However, everyone Geocaches - Children, Students, Adults, married couples, families and retired folk/couples - over 5 million people world wide take part in Geocaching!! And there are nearly 2 million active (not gone missing) Geocaches hidden all around the world - there's probably at least one within a mile from your house!!  :)

Unfortunately, as Geocaching evolved (the first was hidden May 3rd 2000) people started hiding caches along busy roads, so people could just pop in the car, and drive and stop for every cache - we don't mind that, but our forum is for people who prefer the walking/hiking/adventure to each individual Geocache. The best thing about Geocaching, is that they take you to beautiful places you'd never have gone to before - secret places, right on your doorstep - most (other than the drive-by geocaches) are hidden in stunning locations, with glorious views or an aspect of history to the area. They can be hidden alone, or in a group, on a circular walk. For example, you could go Geocaching for a whole day - choose a 7 mile or so walk, and there may be 20 Geocaches along it - or more, or less.

It really is a great hobby, and it's not surprising that 5 million people take part, and there are even Geocaching podcasts ( visit link ) and Geocaching gatherings, called event caches. If you want to know more, go to the Geocaching website Geocaching.com, though there are others. And us Geocachers have found 1000s of Geocaches. One of our members recently found their 10,000th Geocache. But, they do say "It's not about the numbers - it's about the experience, and discovering new places"
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Re: Hello ~
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2012, 04:24:47 pm »
Well said Griff  ;D
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