Well, this event - JAG Turkey Fryin' Day II by JAG Nation (GC1HJ8W) came and went and like many of JAG's more recent events, had a sparse attendance. A number of their attendees were actually from GOWT, an organization that JAG doesn't even refer to on its list of linked geocaching organizations.
Hmmm... In spaceteacher's log for the event she notes that she got some help getting a cache approved and posted a picture of herself and yogi in front of a computer. Her cache - Alphabetz Soup for Tennessee by spaceteacher (GC1J5WR) was approved on that day by.... tn cacher.
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I noticed today that the Bluff Boys geocaching blog has disappeared. How sad is that?
Monday, November 24, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Sun Studio
I haven't been geocaching much lately because I have been training and running in our local running club's Road Race series. The last of the 10 races in this series is tomorrow, so today my plans for this day were just to kick back and relax. I got on the computer and was surprised to see a new cache in my area. I didn't have a GPSr on me so I had to rely on satellite imagery to find Sun Studio by Berlan Eligab (GC1J3XF).
The imagery for this part of Memphis needs to be updated as a major new building in the area doesn't show up on the images. The cache was a simple park and grab but the name is a little misleading. Although, technically the cache is in the general location - you can hunt it without realizing that Sun Studio is even in the area. In fact, it would have been more accurate to name the cache "UT-Memphis parking lot cache". Knowing that it was in a UT campus parking lot might alert the cache hunter to the fact that UT campus security patrols this and other campus lots and is probably unaware this cache is here. There is another lot closer to Sun Studio that belongs to Southwest Tennessee Community College that would have perhaps been a better spot since it is right next to Sun Studios, but I imagine it would be tougher to hide from muggles.
The imagery for this part of Memphis needs to be updated as a major new building in the area doesn't show up on the images. The cache was a simple park and grab but the name is a little misleading. Although, technically the cache is in the general location - you can hunt it without realizing that Sun Studio is even in the area. In fact, it would have been more accurate to name the cache "UT-Memphis parking lot cache". Knowing that it was in a UT campus parking lot might alert the cache hunter to the fact that UT campus security patrols this and other campus lots and is probably unaware this cache is here. There is another lot closer to Sun Studio that belongs to Southwest Tennessee Community College that would have perhaps been a better spot since it is right next to Sun Studios, but I imagine it would be tougher to hide from muggles.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Today's History Lesson
In the history of West Tennessee geocaching, November 10, 2008 will be recognized by a few as the 1st anniversary of the shutdown of GOWT for a reorganization.
The date picked for the site shutdown, November 10, was chosen in deference to a few cowardly members of the committee who were afraid of a big backlash from the site shutting down. On this particular date, many members were out attending regional WWFM events. The reorganization effort itself, began in secret in May.
The shutdown was also timed to be just before nominations for the next year's GOWT officers took place. There were suspicions, which I shared, that members affiliated with JAG might sweep the elections because of the general apathy of the GOWT membership.
As it so happens, there was no backlash. Most of GOWT's members didn't care what was going on. Most of the people who were associated with JAG simply went about their business on their own site.
We had set up an e-mail address for members to ask questions of the committee (or just provide input) and as far as I know only 2 or 3 people had any questions.
JoGPS asked repeatedly who the members of the reorganization committee were. He also took this opportunity as a Groundspeak moderator to remove GOWT from the list of Tennessee geocaching organizations maintained on the Groundspeak forums. For the record, this was the second time he had done that. The first time being when he was temporarily banned from the GOWT forums for violating conduct rules. How this fool was ever chosen to be a representative of Groundspeak remains a mystery.
The reorganization process was long, mainly because most of the committee members provided no useful input. Some, like Chibongo, wanted to focus discussions on who to blame for GOWT's problems. Others, like prontopup, would take off from the forums for weeks at a time.
I resigned from the reorganization committee on November 22 after essentially being told that I wasn't of good enough character to serve on the new leadership committee or as a moderator. At the time, I had volunteered mainly because no one else would step forward (other than Hoot Owl).
I found it ironic (moronic) that the 5 people who provided ZERO input to the reorganization effort eventually became the leadership committee. One of those 5 - "Benedict" Titansfan, had actually whined about quitting geocaching after he lost in the previous year's elections to the Bluff Boys. He is also now a proud member of JAG.
In another month or so, the makeup of the leadership committee should change. Many of the committee members believed that no one should serve longer than a year and it will be interesting to see if they follow through on that belief now that they are in charge. Since the members of the leadership committee are supposed to come from the functionally useless advisory committee, it will be curious to see how GOWT changes (if it does). One of the things I learned before resigning was that he or she who controls the website, controls GOWT.
The date picked for the site shutdown, November 10, was chosen in deference to a few cowardly members of the committee who were afraid of a big backlash from the site shutting down. On this particular date, many members were out attending regional WWFM events. The reorganization effort itself, began in secret in May.
The shutdown was also timed to be just before nominations for the next year's GOWT officers took place. There were suspicions, which I shared, that members affiliated with JAG might sweep the elections because of the general apathy of the GOWT membership.
As it so happens, there was no backlash. Most of GOWT's members didn't care what was going on. Most of the people who were associated with JAG simply went about their business on their own site.
We had set up an e-mail address for members to ask questions of the committee (or just provide input) and as far as I know only 2 or 3 people had any questions.
JoGPS asked repeatedly who the members of the reorganization committee were. He also took this opportunity as a Groundspeak moderator to remove GOWT from the list of Tennessee geocaching organizations maintained on the Groundspeak forums. For the record, this was the second time he had done that. The first time being when he was temporarily banned from the GOWT forums for violating conduct rules. How this fool was ever chosen to be a representative of Groundspeak remains a mystery.
The reorganization process was long, mainly because most of the committee members provided no useful input. Some, like Chibongo, wanted to focus discussions on who to blame for GOWT's problems. Others, like prontopup, would take off from the forums for weeks at a time.
I resigned from the reorganization committee on November 22 after essentially being told that I wasn't of good enough character to serve on the new leadership committee or as a moderator. At the time, I had volunteered mainly because no one else would step forward (other than Hoot Owl).
I found it ironic (moronic) that the 5 people who provided ZERO input to the reorganization effort eventually became the leadership committee. One of those 5 - "Benedict" Titansfan, had actually whined about quitting geocaching after he lost in the previous year's elections to the Bluff Boys. He is also now a proud member of JAG.
In another month or so, the makeup of the leadership committee should change. Many of the committee members believed that no one should serve longer than a year and it will be interesting to see if they follow through on that belief now that they are in charge. Since the members of the leadership committee are supposed to come from the functionally useless advisory committee, it will be curious to see how GOWT changes (if it does). One of the things I learned before resigning was that he or she who controls the website, controls GOWT.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Memories...
I was reading the MTGC forums (Middle Tennessee Geocaching Club), when I spotted this gem of a post:
Nascarjunk tried to host a travel bug race from Tennessee to Oregon and back. Information was hosted by jimmylogan on this website.
Anyways, as I recall, he got upset that not enough people signed up for the race, so he dropped it. This being after people purchased travel bugs and tags for the race.
At least for this geo-race, nobody is out any money or effort if (or when) the proposed event is cancelled.
A race in W. TN..........?Nascarjunk (of JAG) hosting a race, huh? Hmmmmm...... I wonder if anybody out there remembers this.
Post by TurndAround on Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:08 pm
Greetings from the other end of the state! Myself and some others are tossing around the possibility of a littel race over here, Nascarjunk is thinking of putting it together and here is his orginal post on our forums:
"I have thought about hosting another georace in Jackson. It will be between 15 and 18 hides that will be logable when the race is over. I have brought this up to the Bluff boys and they said they would be there. I will need 2 people to help me out the day of the event. Sometime in the middle of April. Would anyone show up???? I do not want to go through all the trouble if I can not get aleat 10 teams.
Also if you are a member of another geo forum could you please post this there also. I would like a big turnout."
Just wanted to post it here and see if anyone was interested, if so, feel free to come on over to our fourms and let us know. WWW.jacksonareageocachers.com or e-mail me @ [e-mail redacted].
Thanks
TurndAround
Nascarjunk tried to host a travel bug race from Tennessee to Oregon and back. Information was hosted by jimmylogan on this website.
Anyways, as I recall, he got upset that not enough people signed up for the race, so he dropped it. This being after people purchased travel bugs and tags for the race.
At least for this geo-race, nobody is out any money or effort if (or when) the proposed event is cancelled.
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