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In tonight's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Geocaching Insights hosts Andy HeadHardHat Smith and Wife Amy the HeadHardHatress discuss with our good friend and special guest Joshua The Geocaching Vlogger about Periscope and geocaching.
Plus, We are giving away prizes live on the show. You must be watching to win!
Plus-Plus, Who of our lucky contest entries gets the three month subscription of the Cache Crate from Cache-advance.com??
Show Notes, Audio and Video versions of this episode can be found here:
http://geosnippitsreboot.com/periscope-with-joshua-the-geocaching-vlogger-geosnippits-reboot-podcast-ep-134
Meet up at http://geosnippits.com/gsreboot-podcast/ or go to geosnippits.com and click the GSREBOOT PODCAST option in the menu to see the LIVE viewing area to watch as we record the show and also join in our world wide chat room with geocachers from around the planet.
Pre-Show starts about 8:00PM ET with the actual podcast starting at 8:30PM ET. Come join in the fun! Please share this with others.
In tonight's episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We go back to the basics about geocaching game pieces and their differences. Great discussion about travel bugs, trackables, geocoins, tags and hitch hikers.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
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Geocaching Podcast EPISODE 423 - Fall Cache Maintenance
Streamed live on Oct 21, 2015
In tonight's episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We go back to the basics and discuss Fall Maintenance. Who should do it? What happens if it doesn't happen? Why should we all help with geocaching maintenance.
Be sure to check it out! Please share with other geocachers.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
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What is your favorite Geocaching Meme, saying or quote? Tonight on the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast Wife Amy and Myself find the humor in geocaching by showing and telling as many funny statements we can.
Meet up at http://geosnippits.com/gsreboot-podcast/ or go to geosnippits.com and click the GSREBOOT PODCAST option in the menu to see the LIVE viewing area to watch as we record the show and also join in our world wide chat room with geocachers from around the planet.
Pre-Show starts about 8:00PM ET with the actual podcast starting at 8:30PM ET. Come join in the fun! Please share this with others.
In tonight's episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The hosts tonight go over geocaching decisions that go just up to or beyond the geocaching guidelines. An explosive conversation for sure.
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This last Sunday on October 11th, 2015 was International Earthcache Day. For not only geocachers but all folks that are into Earth Science and different geological processes. This is a great excuse to get out and give our planet a good look see.
That being said, Wife Amy and myself went out on a beautiful fall day and explored a wondrous park not too far from our home. I had been saving this particular earthcache for about a year now and it turned out to be amazing.
Within the park is an whole series of trails to enjoy. The one we were interested in was a "Rock Trail" which included "talking rocks". Now my folks were rock hounds and we as a family traveled all over the place finding minerals, gems and collectible stones. In all my travels I never encountered a talking rock, so I was intrigued with this adventure. Of course we had to actually find the correct trail first.
The main issue was the way-point getting to the trail head was a bit misleading. You came up to a map that showed a very high level map of the trail systems. They all intertwined and one was given choices from which to pick a trail and go. Unfortunately the park did not have clear markers there saying "Yellow Trail this way" or a yellow marker to go here... Instead it had one sign showing to the left telling about the Forest Tree Trail and The Rock Trail. So off we went thinking that the rock trail would be down this path. So we walked and walked and walked, learning about the different trees in the area but nothing about the rocks. Wife Amy and I figured we must somehow be on the wrong trail. The trail markers were not the right color and we were looking for yellow trail markers. So we headed back.
Back at the starting point which actually was an information center. Amy and I looked at the other trail-heads and she had mentioned something of which I did not hear nor pay attention to. A minute later we bumped into a father with several of his children. I asked if he knew where the Rock Trail was and he said he was heading there as well. So off we went on the same trail we walked figuring we just did not go far enough. So we walked and walked and walked. Then off to the left of us was once again the now familiar Information Center. We had taken a nice hike in the form of a circle. The father apologized and said we must have taken the wrong trail. Ugh,
That was when wife Amy states that we should have taken the trail to the right and not the trail to the left like she originally said. Again that was the part that I wasn't listening and completely ignored any content that may have been relevant. Like 100 feet down that trail was a yellow trail marker. I was so happy to see it I didn't question her about not mentioning it before...
NOW we could do the earthcache, Yay!
Luckily for us the trail itself was only about a mile long because the sun was on it's way down. We traveled the trail and finally came upon a talking rock. See the little video below:
Because these were educational trails the park had recorded messages at key points of interest. Push the button and learn what that particular station was about. I think this was awesome, especially for kids or those who can't read signs.
Our particular earthcache had several questions that needed to be answered to gain the find. You had to go through the entire trail to gain the information and answer the questions. It was really a lot of fun. Here are some of the photos we took on the trail. No spoilers here just showing off the scenery.
Headhardhat doing a woodsy selfie
Nice place for a traditional geocache
Was amazed at how many large rock specimens they had on this trail.
Nice stream running through.
Beautiful
Headhardhat and Wife Amy
So as we wound up the nature hike and collected our International Earthcache Day 2015 souvenir. I could not help but bring back up the fact that Amy did suggest we go right instead of left on the trail.
"Why did you not say to go that way?", stated I.
"I did, you weren't listening - again." stated Wife Amy.
"Huh?" stated I.
"Exactly." stated Wife Amy.
And on we went to go find the car. We did mark where we parked the car, right?
In tonight's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Geocaching Insights hosts Andy HeadHardHat Smith and Wife Amy the HeadHardHatress discuss some spooky geoaching ideas with the help of our viewers stories and suggestions.
Plus we talk about the Cache-Advance.com Cache Crate Contest AND we are giving away a GxProxy.com Good Bag of geocaching greatness LIVE on the show. Be there to have a chance winning that and so much more....
Meet up at http://geosnippits.com/gsreboot-podcast/ or go to geosnippits.com and click the GSREBOOT PODCAST option in the menu to see the LIVE viewing area to watch as we record the show and also join in our world wide chat room with geocachers from around the planet.
Pre-Show starts about 8:00PM ET with the actual podcast starting at 8:30PM ET. Come join in the fun!
In tonight's episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
It's time to sit back, grab a libation and talk geocaching with the hosts of the GCPC for this month's Cacher Coffee. What topics are for tonight? It will be up to them, should make for a good discussion no matter what they do.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
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In tonight's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Geocaching Insights hosts Andy HeadHardHat Smith and Wife Amy the HeadHardHatress discuss the origins of geocaching and go over the amazing game of Letterboxing. Plus we start our Cache Advance Cache Crate Contest.
Meet up at http://geosnippits.com/gsreboot-podcast/ or go to geosnippits.com and click the GSREBOOT PODCAST option in the menu to see the LIVE viewing area to watch as we record the show and also join in our world wide chat room with geocachers from around the planet.
Pre-Show starts about 8:00PM ET with the actual podcast starting at 8:30PM ET. Come join in the fun!
In tonight's episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The guys try to figure out why there appears to be an ever growing set of discrepancies with geocache size, difficulty and terrain ratings.
Looks like Taz427 has the night off while getting his family moved to California. Will be an interesting discussion for sure.
Be sure to check it out!
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
Tonight on the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast we discuss things you sometimes have to explain to people about geocaching. Plus a LIVE unboxing of this month's Cache-Advance.com's Cache Create AND we are giving away that amazing Eye of the Dragon Geocoin from GxProxy. All this and more TONIGHT!
Meet up at http://geosnippits.com/gsreboot-podcast/ or go to geosnippits.com and click the GSREBOOT PODCAST option in the menu to see the LIVE viewing area to watch as we record the show and also join in our world wide chat room with geocachers from around the planet.
Pre-Show starts about 8:00PM ET with the actual podcast starting at 8:30PM ET. Come join in the fun!
Recorded LIVE on the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast - Hosts HeadHardHat and Wife Amy did an official unboxing of Cache Advance's September 2015 Cache Crate.
Cache Create is a monthly present for you to enjoy!
It was a whole lot of fun because we did not know what was inside waiting for us and best of all we will be giving away as a special promotion on the show a three month subscription for the Cache Crates! All the details are in this video. Be sure to check it out!
Be sure to check out all the Cache Crate options by going here at Cache Advance: http://www.cache-advance.com/cachecrate.asp
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In tonight's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Geocaching Insights hosts Andy HeadHardHat Smith and Wife Amy the HeadHardHatress discuss all the different printable geocaching items that you can create for yourself. From Bottlecap inserts to geocaching logs to journals and much more.
Meet up at http://geosnippits.com/gsreboot-podcast/ or go to geosnippits.com and click the GSREBOOT PODCAST option in the menu to see the LIVE viewing area to watch as we record the show and also join in our world wide chat room with geocachers from around the planet.
Pre-Show starts about 8:00PM ET with the actual podcast starting at 8:30PM ET. Come join in the fun!
Show Notes and Audio and Video versions of this episode:
This is a must see episode of the Geocaching Podcast!!!
Streamed live on Sep 23, 2015
In tonight's episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
Headhardhat as devised a geocaching quiz game show for the rest of the gang. Who really knows their stuff when it comes to our favorite game, sport and obsession? Find out and play along with us!
Be sure to check it out!
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
In tonight's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Geocaching Insights hosts Andy HeadHardHat Smith and Wife Amy the HeadHardHatress discuss a host of geocaching subjects like: Here are 9 Geocaching Tools, Line of Sight geocache plus more. Don't forget the Geocaching Cache Stash and the pre-show discussion.
Meet up at http://geosnippits.com/gsreboot-podcast/ or go to geosnippits.com and click the GSREBOOT PODCAST option in the menu to see the LIVE viewing area to watch as we record the show and also join in our world wide chat room with geocachers from around the planet.
Pre-Show starts about 8:00PM ET with the actual podcast starting at 8:30PM ET. Come join in the fun!
In tonight's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Geocaching Insights hosts Andy HeadHardHat Smith and Wife Amy the HeadHardHatress discuss how to create puzzle geocaches with author Cully Long. Be sure to have your comments and questions ready for Cully and we will include as many as we can in the show.
Headhardhat's Geocaching vLog - Geocaching In Hell
In this Geocaching vLog Wife Amy the Headhardhatress and Andy HeadHardHat Smith literally go to Hell to find geocaches. Okay it's not all sulpher and Brimstone. In fact it's Hell, Michigan with an ice creme store, spooky nick-knacks and a putt-putt course. If you want to go to Hell in a handbasket or see if Hell actually freezes over this is the place to be.
In tonight's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Geocaching Insights hosts Andy HeadHardHat Smith and Wife Amy the HeadHardHatress discuss an article Headhardhat recently found describing 19 creative geocaches. Some we have seen before and some not. Which ones will get your creative juices going about?
Meet up at http://geosnippits.com/gsreboot-podcast/ or go to geosnippits.com and click the GSREBOOT PODCAST option in the menu to see the LIVE viewing area to watch as we record the show and also join in our world wide chat room with geocachers from around the planet.
Pre-Show starts about 8:00PM ET with the actual podcast starting at 8:30PM ET. Come join in the fun!
The gang discusses thing in geocaching that can Irk us. Many would consider them the Geocaching Deadly Sins. Lets see how many they can come up with and what can be done to help with peoples mindsets and not do them. An uphill climb we know but there is always hope.
TAZ427 is off finding his new house somewhere in California and won't be able to make tonight's episode. Will see him next week.
Be sure to check it out!
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
In tonight's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast:
Geocaching Insights hosts Andy HeadHardHat Smith and Wife Amy the HeadHardHatress discuss ProjectGC.com an amazing website in which you can obtain all sorts of statistics and information about geocaching. Plus we are giving away a fantastict Optical Illusion Geocoin from CoinsAndPins.com LIVE for one lucky member of our viewing audience. All this and more tonight!
In tonight's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Geocaching Insights hosts Andy HeadHardHat Smith and Wife Amy the HeadHardHatress discuss with special guest TAZ427 about the benefits of the application GCC The Geocache Calculator when it comes to puzzle caches.
Meet up at http://geosnippits.com/gsreboot-podcast/ or go to geosnippits.com and click the GSREBOOT PODCAST option in the menu to see the LIVE viewing area to watch as we record the show and also join in our world wide chat room with geocachers from around the planet.
Pre-Show starts about 8:00PM ET with the actual podcast starting at 8:30PM ET. Come join in the fun!
As usual, our cacher coffee was a great discussion about the different eras of geocaching and where it may or may not be going. A really good listen.
Streamed live on Aug 12, 2015
In tonight's episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
We sit back and sip some liquid refreshment as it is time for our August 2015 Cacher Coffee. Come and enjoy good conversation about many of geocaching's topics.
Be sure to check it out!
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
In tonight's episode of the GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast: Geocaching Insights hosts Andy HeadHardHat Smith and Wife Amy the HeadHardHatress discuss Part Two of a Two Part tutorial on creating geocaching graphics for path tags, logos, and other useful things.
Meet up at http://geosnippits.com/gsreboot-podcast/ or go to geosnippits.com and click the GSREBOOT PODCAST option in the menu to see the LIVE viewing area to watch as we record the show and also join in our world wide chat room with geocachers from around the planet.
Pre-Show starts about 8:00PM ET with the actual podcast starting at 8:30PM ET. Come join in the fun!
In tonight's episode of the Geocaching Podcast:
The gang discusses different perspectives about Geocachers who burn out from hiding geocaches.
Be sure to check it out!
We meet on Wednesday nights at 9:30PM ET at http://www.geocachingpodcast.com/live so you can see us record the show live and join in the chat room. See you there!
It happens more frequently as a geocacher. You find the geocache you were looking for and when you go to sign the log it is either full or a squishy pile of goo. Now what? Wouldn't it be great to have your own empty log book stash right with you for these occasions? Sure you can just say "oh well", mark your smiley in your app and walk away, but, wouldn't it be better to help contribute to the geocaching community and simply replace the log? Here is all you need to know.
You can print out log sheets in black and white or color from .05 inches for nanos, 1.25 for micros to 2.5 inches for small and regular sizes. There are several varieties to choose from.
Simply print a couple of sheets for each size you want to create. I recommend only one sheet for the nanos. You get 48 full logs on one sheet.
For everything else I print out two sheets of each size each. That way you can make a log book with enough room for plenty of geocachers to sign and yet not too big to fit in the container. Below are some photos for the next step.
Put two sheets on top of each other facing up. Then staple each of the logs together somewhere near the logo. This will help keep them together when cutting, folding and placing them in their baggies. Note: Reclosable Plastic Poly Clear Bags can be found in most craft stores.
Cut the outside blank boarder off of the log sheet.
Cut each of the individual logs sheets from each other.
Fold the log sheets in half and then in half again.
Place them in individual jewelry baggies.
Make as many logbooks you would like for the sizes you think you will most likely need to replace when out geocaching. In about an hours time you can have a complete collection for your new geocaches and replacements for others.
Hope you found this post helpful and you can find more quick tips and other geocaching insights from this blog and our GeoSnippits webpage.
