GiesenFamily

We just purchased the Magellen eXplorist 510. Can't wait for it to arrive tomorrow.

Well said!

Thanks dprovan, that's good advice for a newbie. I've let it go, and yes, I'm happy that they found my cache challenging and the stuff inside, worth their time. Yes, we've been checking on our cache daily. Its a short walk from home. Yesterday, I replaced the pencil. I am always disappointed to see used junk in a cache, whether the cache is mine or not. But that's going to happen, so I've accepted that! Thanks all!

Yes, you're right. Stealing is quite an accusation. I apologize. I did not say "steal" in the OP, but I did in my later post. Apologies. I guess I just have to accept that these things will happen! Thanks for your posts, they helped!

I have that same problem too, that's why I decided to make one of my large caches premium member only. First line of the post above yours... Cerberus, what do you mean? Yes, the pencil stealer was a cacher with thousands of finds.

We are fairly new to geocaching and have just placed our first cache. Overall, we are pretty disappointed with the trades so far. One person took the pencil (which was marked with "not for trade") and left nothing. The next person took three things that were not toys and left two crappy McDonald toys. And then didn't log the find on the website. It's very frustrating, though I know not much can be done. It's just something we have to grow to accept will happen, right? We have been trying hard to follow all the rules, so its just a little disappointing that not everyone does.

Someone asked me once what the heck we were doing (2 adults, 2 kids). I thought we were being inconspicuous, but I guess we weren't. I told them we had lost something and were trying to find it. Then we chilled until the left and then resumed looking. I find most people don't may us much attention.

NanCycle, good point on telling my neighbours. I don't think they are the type to steal a cache, so I definitely will!

Team V3: Well, we are planning on knocking #2 out of the park! And I wouldn't say the location is totally not a cool place at all. I wasn't kidding when I send we have a cool backyard. It is interesting to look at. And the park itself is nice, in a new neighbourhood. No woods at all, wmpastor. We have been at plenty of caches that are visible from houses. Hmmm... We are going to give this location more thought. Thanks all!!!

We have just started geocaching as a family and we are totally hooked. Only 14 finds so far, and we are waiting until the recommending 20 before we start our own. We have started planning it already and are very excited. I have a question about the location we are planning. We want it close by so we can maintain it. We live in a subdivision but have a massive backyard that backs on to a green space. We were thinking of putting a cache on the other side of our back fence, the public side, in the park. Truthfully, there is nothing amazing to look at except the green space and my awesome backyard. And there are a few houses around, not many, so the cache can be found inconspicuously if the cachers are careful. Our plan is also going to be elaborate, and very, very cool. What do you think? Lame location? We want to play this game properly so we won't place in there if the veterans think the spot is lame. TIA.