Ohio Net - Sometimes She Writes Me Letters Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 5/18/2007
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:


The geocache IS located at the posted coordinates.
Note:

This geocache was published prior to the existence of the geocaching guideline regarding "additional logging requirements", which was created in April of 2009.

The original design and intent of this particular geocache is to establish a "network" of linked geocaches in the area by requiring anyone who wishes to log this cache as a find to hide his or her own geocache as part of the network.

However, with the new guideline, at this time, a geocacher is allowed to find this geocache at the posted coordinates, and enter a find log without performing the task of hiding another geocache.

It is requested that anyone who logs this cache please hide his or her own cache and accomplish the tasks as detailed in the cache description below. That is what is requested, however it is optional.

The original text and instructions are provided below the red line for those who choose to participate in the original design and intent of the cache. Anyone who does not intend to fulfill the original intent of this geocache should discount anything stated below the red line.


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The coordinates posted above are real. But following your g-unit to this spot is just one of the things you have to do.

This is kind of complicated. I am hoping that it won't turn into a big train wreck.

Claiming a find for this geocache requires a process - multiple steps and multiple people. And therefore, it requires that multiple people all understand the multiple steps and execute them all properly.

In other words, please read the instructions very carefully.

If this works like it is supposed to, I think everyone will have a lot of fun with this.

This is a form of a network geocache.

Back in late 2004, I created two network geocaches in Texas. I had never seen any network caches before, and I believe that it was the first time it was done. At least it was in the Texas area.

The first one was LGN Net 1. Click here to see it... Click. It consisted of 33 linked components (geocaches) on four tier levels. It was very successful with lots of participation, and every one the geocaches were ultimately hidden.

The second network followed quickly after LGN Net 1. It was Solar Net. Click here to see it... Click. I thought Solar Net was more fun, because it had specific placement and distance requirements for placement of the components (planets and satellites/moons). The result was a model of the solar system across the DFW metroplex. It consisted of 49 individual components (geocaches), and was very successful. Every one of the planets and satellites were ultimately hidden. Again, it is cool because it models the solar system. You can go to locations and find groupings of caches. Want to find eight caches? Then go south toward Mansfield. There you will find Uranus, and seven of her moons placed at specific distances from the planet.

So this geocache is a network geocache. But it is different from the other networks I have made.

You will have to write a letter.

You will also have to hide your own geocache. Following are your instructions.

Note:
For geocachers who just will not make a hide, no matter what, then this geocache is not for you. This is a network, and those who undertake it are required to make a new hide. There are plenty of other geocaches out there for you to find where this is not required. But you cannot log this one without hiding a cache.

Step-By-Step Instructions and Requirements

Step 1: The first step is not to visit the posted coordinates. The very first thing you have to do is hide a geocache. Make sure that your hide is within fifteen crow miles of this geocache. It can be a micro, small, regular, even a multi. No puzzles please. They just won't work well for this. I can hear some people yelling "hooray" now.

Step 2: Create a geocaching.com page for your hide. Make sure that it meets all hide guidelines. You need to assign a name to your geocache that begins with the text "(NETWORK)". For example, you may name it "(NETWORK) Duncan Park Hide".

Step 3: Submit the cache for approval. The local reviewer (Reviewer Web-ling) will see the text (NETWORK) in the geocache name, and will know to review the cache, but not to publish it yet. Once he reviews your hide, he will post a Reviewer Note on your new cache page informing you whether it has been approved or not, and any issues that need to be resolved. He will also uncheck the box next to the coordinate fields to remove the cache from the review queue. He will also remove the (NETWORK) label from the title.

Step 4: After seeing the Reviewer Note from Reviewer Web-ling saying that the hide is okay, on a piece of 8.5 x 11 paper, write down the following: 1) the coordinates for your new hide, 2) the name of your new geocache, 3) your gc.com username, 4) the GCXXXXX number of your new hide, 5) the size of the container, and 6) whether it is a trad or multi.

Step 5: Fold the piece of paper and place it in a standard envelope. Avoid large envelopes and do not use the manila type. On the outside of the envelope, write your gc.com username. Seal the envelope. It would be a good idea to place the envelope in a zip-lock baggie.

Step 6: Visit the posted coordinates. There you will find a park-and-grab micro container with a logsheet. Go ahead and sign the logsheet. After that, leave your letter at the location. It will be obvious where you are supposed to put it. Please place it so that it is as inconspicuous as possible.

Step 7: Return to your computer and enter a NOTE log on this cache page. Your note log should include: 1) that you left a letter ready to pick up, 2) the GCXXXXX number of your hide, and 3) the name of your new hide.
Note:
Once a letter is picked up, the person who picked up the letter (i.e., the tester) should be prompt in entering a note log and finding the new geocache. A period of several days will be allowed. However, after several days of not knowing the status of a picked-up letter, an alternate approach for testing and completing the new geocache will be pursued.


Step 8: Another geocacher sees your NOTE log on this page and goes to this geocache and finds your letter. He/she takes your letter and goes and finds (i.e. tests) your cache. He/she becomes the tester for your hide. When the tester picks up the letter, he/she posts a NOTE log to that effect.

Step 9: When the finding geocacher (tester) finds the new cache, he/she posts a NOTE log on this cache page stating that he/she found the hider's cache, including the following information: 1) the hider's gc.com username, 2) the GCXXXXX number, and 3) the name of the hide.

Step 10: The hiding geocacher then submits the geocache for approval. Go back to the edit screen and click the appropriate box.

Step 11: The hiding geocacher's new geocache gets published.

Step 12: When the new geocache page appears on the website, the finding geocacher (the tester) then enters his/her find log on the page for that new geocache (not this geocache).

Step 13: Then and only then, only after the original finder (tester) enters his/her find log (on that new geocache), does the hider enter a find log for this geocache. The hider must wait for the tester to enter his/her log (on that other geocache), even if others find and enter logs first.

Wow! Thirteen steps! Thirteen steps involving multiple people! Think we can keep the train on the tracks?

Exceptions, Suggestions, and Clarifications

1) Please do not try to "team up" beforehand with a tester, or vice-versa. That kind of violates the spirit and intent of the design of this network. Just drop your letter and let nature take it's course. It'll be a lot more fun that way. For everybody.

2) When testers see a note log stating that an envelope is in place, they can go for it. However, it is suggested that they have their own hide and envelope ready, ready to drop at the location, because they can only get the find log for this geocache by going through the hide process. Finding someone else's hide gets you a find on their cache, but not on this cache. Not until you hide.

3) If there is more than one letter at the location, please take only one. Again, make sure you document in your note log which one you took.

4) I'd like to see only one hide in this network per geocacher. For now anyway. We'll see how it goes.

5) As stated, if there is more than one envelope at the location, a tester should only take one. However, a tester can come back later, another day, and take an additional envelope. Bottom line... a person can test multiple spawned geocaches in this network, but in the interest of letting everyone play, a person should not grab all the envelopes at the site at one time.

6) Allowing logs for this cache as a find will strictly follow the requirements as detailed on this page.

7) FTF logic and controversy is up to you all. I don't care. I can see how this system can disrupt the FTF concepts of some of you out there. Personally, my opinion is that the FTF for this geocache is the person who has the first spawned cache that is published and logged by their tester. Also, for a spawned geocache, my opinion is that the tester is the FTF. Anyway, decide for yourself, and go with that.

8) If a tester DNFs a spawned geocache, he/she should write a note log to that effect on this cache page. After any necessary corrections, the hider can then start over with another letter or work with the tester off-line if desired to finish the find. The tester should ultimately agree that the hide has no problems.

9) This system can be disrupted by folks that want to deviate from the spirit of the game. I am hoping that all who participate can keep the spirit of fun and consideration in their hearts and exhibit good sportsmanship. If all of us do that, this network will be successful and should be a blast.


Have fun!

Appearing below is a table that lists the geocaches contained in this network.

Geocache Name Owner Tester Type Size Diff Terr Dist From Here Link
Sometimes She Writes Me Letters bennet na Trad+ Micro 3 1.5 Here GC12PX6
Riverview's Children B n J goltzene Multi(2) Regular 2 1.5 12.6 miles (S) GC132YJ
GeoBiking - Meadowrun goltzene Pinewood Ave. Trad Micro 1.5 1.5 11 miles (SE) GC139G3
Wendy Pinewood Ave. KEWAH Trad Small 1 1.5 3.4 miles (N) GC13FNX
Nature-holic KEWAH sandbassbennet Trad Regular 1.5 2 3.5 miles (S) GC13H1T
You So Tweet bennet ghs Trad Micro 1.5 1.5 3.6 miles (S) GC13TQX
SH with a Twist Falcon Four ghs Trad Regular 1.5 1.5 10.2 miles (SE) GC149T6
Cache for Brains ghs Falcon Four Trad Micro 2 2 4.2 miles (NE) GC14KNA
Life is like a box of chocolates... slammer47 ghs Trad Small 2 1.5 3.2 miles (N) GC16Y1Y
Fun! with Dihydrogen Monoxide Bernoulli and family slammer47 Trad Regular 2 2 8 miles (NW) GC1BGAA
PC#1 - PigEye Creek Bernoulli and family slammer47 Trad Micro 2.5 4 5.4 miles (W) GC1CK7D
Night of the Rabid Raccoon - (5BizzyBs 200th) 5BizzyBs slammer47 Multi Regular 3 3.5 16.1 miles (SE) GC26118




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