+Dakota Dawgs Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 My brother did not know anything about geocaching but he was an adventurer who wanted to travel the world, but because of finances and his premature death he never got the chance to. I am thinking of putting some of his ashes in a bison tube that will be glued closed and sending him on his way. Is this too far over the edge? Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Sounds like a nice tribute to me. Someone *will* open the tube though. Quote Link to comment
+RoyalRed Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 To each his own. Wouldn't bother me and I would be honored to move him along. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) Is this too far over the edge? Nope. Do a search on the word Ashes in the TB forum. Just remember - Never release anything you are not willing to lose. Edited January 5, 2009 by BlueDeuce Quote Link to comment
+jtbrady01 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Glue the Bison Tube shut then you won't have to worry about it being opened. Someone did that to one of my caches Quote Link to comment
+ghettomedic Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Glue the Bison Tube shut then you won't have to worry about it being opened. Someone did that to one of my caches Sounds good to me, definitely glue the top well. As well you should include a note of what is there. I think most people would respect that. Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I am moving this thread from the Geocaching Topics forum to the Travel Bug forum. Quote Link to comment
+team moxiepup Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) I think it's a great idea, and a great way to memorialize an adventurer! Similar TB's have ben released before, and I don't think that people have had negative reactions to them. The first one that comes to mind is Uncle Elwyn It seems that folks like to hold onto him for awhile. To their credit, they seem to be showing him the sights and taking lots of pictures, which is great. I'm one of those folks that thinks TB's ought to be able to travel from cache to cache, cacher to cacher more frequently... never been into the "dipping" of bugs. That's just a personal thing on my part though. Everyone plays the game differently. If you want your TB not to be dipped, it might be a good idea to put a note to this effect on the mission tag, as people tend to get attached to these sort of bugs. Another "memorial" Tb is one that we found recently. All That's Left of Grandpa Not actual remains... but close! Good luck with your bug! Edited January 5, 2009 by team moxiepup Quote Link to comment
+Kit Fox Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I think it's a great idea, and a great way to memorialize an adventurer! Similar TB's have ben released before, and I don't think that people have had negative reactions to them. The first one that comes to mind is Uncle Elwyn. Did you ever decode the message at the bottom of Elwyn's info? I was a bit disappointed when I found out it was a fake. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) I think it's a great idea, and a great way to memorialize an adventurer! Similar TB's have ben released before, and I don't think that people have had negative reactions to them. The first one that comes to mind is Uncle Elwyn. Did you ever decode the message at the bottom of Elwyn's info? I was a bit disappointed when I found out it was a fake. Doesn't that just bite the big apple? I never read it that closely. Let's try this one: OriginalLeslie I have a co-worker who has a bit of her Father's ashes embedded in a pewter bracelet. And no I don't doubt that she does. Edited January 6, 2009 by BlueDeuce Quote Link to comment
+team moxiepup Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I think it's a great idea, and a great way to memorialize an adventurer! Similar TB's have ben released before, and I don't think that people have had negative reactions to them. The first one that comes to mind is Uncle Elwyn. Did you ever decode the message at the bottom of Elwyn's info? I was a bit disappointed when I found out it was a fake. Nope, I hadn't read that before. Geez... just when you think you can trust a TB page! I still like the concept though. H'mmm I wonder if the folks that have been holding onto him for half a year have decoded the message? Quote Link to comment
+NanCycle Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I think that's a nice idea and I bet your brother would approve. Along with a note of explanation, I think it would be good to attach a photo of your brother. I would be glad to help him along in his travels. Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 My brother did not know anything about geocaching but he was an adventurer who wanted to travel the world, but because of finances and his premature death he never got the chance to. I am thinking of putting some of his ashes in a bison tube that will be glued closed and sending him on his way. Is this too far over the edge? You could put his ashes in the bison tube, glue it, then sew it up into a stuffed animal or whatever figure would represent him. What do you think? That way no one would be tempted to open the tube. Interesting idea you have there. I'm new to geocaching so I never considered something like that to be possible. Quote Link to comment
+Userzero Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 You could put his ashes in the bison tube, glue it, then sew it up into a stuffed animal or whatever figure would represent him. What do you think? That way no one would be tempted to open the tube. Interesting idea you have there. I'm new to geocaching so I never considered something like that to be possible. Great idea, although an unsuspecting cacher who goes through an airport security check with that TB in his luggage could get in trouble really fast. At least until the situation gets resolved. I fly regularly with TBs in my luggage and I would appreciate knowing in advance that a teddy bear I bring abroad with me has a bison tube stuffed inside. Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 You could put his ashes in the bison tube, glue it, then sew it up into a stuffed animal or whatever figure would represent him. What do you think? That way no one would be tempted to open the tube. Interesting idea you have there. I'm new to geocaching so I never considered something like that to be possible. Great idea, although an unsuspecting cacher who goes through an airport security check with that TB in his luggage could get in trouble really fast. At least until the situation gets resolved. I fly regularly with TBs in my luggage and I would appreciate knowing in advance that a teddy bear I bring abroad with me has a bison tube stuffed inside. Good point. Surprise!! Quote Link to comment
+ImaMystic Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 this thread comes to me in a timely manner. My Dad....aka Grandpa Bud... passed away on January 2 and was just as thrilled about my family's new hobby as I am. The Pony that's travelling with me to cache's was a favourite toy from Dad's cottage and the stable was built as a Christmas Creche but we "absconded" with it for the Pony. I was thinking of creating a series of Grandpa Bud trackables ...one for each of his 10 grandkids and letting them travel. I would like the same story to be attached to each of the bugs and would like the story and gallery to show pics of my dad. This is really to give the kids a chance to be involved with a memorium project ...I know they will be thrilled to see how far their Grandpa Bud Bug has travelled. Should I start all 10 off in a TB Hotel...mail a few...hand them out at an event...drop them in different caches (I'll have to find a few more ) ... any tips are most appreciated Quote Link to comment
+Dakota Dawgs Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) Thanks for all the positive replies. Looks like we'll be deploying Jerry sometime this month from Naples, Fl. I will post the info here when he leaves incase anyone would want to follow his adventures.. Edited January 7, 2009 by Dakota Dawgs Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 My Dad....aka Grandpa Bud... passed away on January 2 and was just as thrilled about my family's new hobby as I am. I'm sorry for your loss. My wife's Dad pass away on Jan 1st 2000 and we still miss him. Keep the happy thoughts going. Quote Link to comment
+ImaMystic Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks for all the positive replies. Looks like we'll be deploying Jerry sometime this month from Naples, Fl. I will post the info here when he leaves incase anyone would want to follow his adventures.. Dakotoa Dawgs .... I'm curious ... will Jerry be deployed with or without his ashes? It certainly something to consider ...I'd try it for my memorium project but am reluctant to think grandpa bud ended up in the great unknown ... it's a leap of faith and very honorable to send a bit of Jerry about the world. Thanks for sharing your story and happy trekking Jerry Quote Link to comment
+Dakota Dawgs Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks for all the positive replies. Looks like we'll be deploying Jerry sometime this month from Naples, Fl. I will post the info here when he leaves incase anyone would want to follow his adventures.. Dakotoa Dawgs .... I'm curious ... will Jerry be deployed with or without his ashes? It certainly something to consider ...I'd try it for my memorium project but am reluctant to think grandpa bud ended up in the great unknown ... it's a leap of faith and very honorable to send a bit of Jerry about the world. Thanks for sharing your story and happy trekking Jerry A little bit of Jerry will be in the bison tube when it's deployed. I think that's the only way he would want it. A picture and a short note will be attached. Quote Link to comment
+tsnyder88 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 i was talking to my sister the other day about this and i was saying how when i die i would want some of my ashes put in to a TB and sent to see the world Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Personally I'm trying to see the world while I'm still alive. I figure I would enjoy it more that way. Quote Link to comment
+Paprika Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Thanks for all the positive replies. Looks like we'll be deploying Jerry sometime this month from Naples, Fl. I will post the info here when he leaves incase anyone would want to follow his adventures.. Dakotoa Dawgs .... I'm curious ... will Jerry be deployed with or without his ashes? It certainly something to consider ...I'd try it for my memorium project but am reluctant to think grandpa bud ended up in the great unknown ... it's a leap of faith and very honorable to send a bit of Jerry about the world. Thanks for sharing your story and happy trekking Jerry A little bit of Jerry will be in the bison tube when it's deployed. I think that's the only way he would want it. A picture and a short note will be attached. What's the status of Jerry? Just found this thread and as a former "logger" off Uncle Elwyn would be interested to watch Jerry's travels. Quote Link to comment
+4 and The Dog Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I kinda like the idea in principle. (I've had the thought alrready of having my gravestone a geocache). My worry would be will the remains be treated with respect. There's some very sick weirdos out there. Quote Link to comment
+Dakota Dawgs Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) Thanks for all the positive replies. Looks like we'll be deploying Jerry sometime this month from Naples, Fl. I will post the info here when he leaves incase anyone would want to follow his adventures.. Dakotoa Dawgs .... I'm curious ... will Jerry be deployed with or without his ashes? It certainly something to consider ...I'd try it for my memorium project but am reluctant to think grandpa bud ended up in the great unknown ... it's a leap of faith and very honorable to send a bit of Jerry about the world. Thanks for sharing your story and happy trekking Jerry A little bit of Jerry will be in the bison tube when it's deployed. I think that's the only way he would want it. A picture and a short note will be attached. What's the status of Jerry? Just found this thread and as a former "logger" off Uncle Elwyn would be interested to watch Jerry's travels. Thanks for the interest. Jerry is currently in Niederösterreich, Austria..He's been on quite an adventure. You can check his status using TB2AVF4 <tracking number removed by moderator, reference number inserted instead> (shhh, keep the tracking number secret, only known to those who actually find it out there, use the reference number from the TB page) Edited September 10, 2010 by Eartha Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 The link Jerry's Great Adventures Quote Link to comment
+KoosKoos Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Why not mix some of the ashes into several cast items and release them? (or release replacements when they inevitably disappear) Just mix some of the ashes into a resin cast: Making resin jewelry Quote Link to comment
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