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Tedster67

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  1. As a newbie, this topic struck me as one of the main elements of geocaching that makes this activity unique from others. You combine so many different actions, such as - researching, mapping, internet, GPSr, hiking, biking, boating (etc), landnav, and journaling. That is why I've enjoyed this sport so far, you are not "doing" just one thing. Journaling (logs) is an important part of the whole (IMHO), of course if it's about the numbers for you then this point will not have much meaning. I enjoy the find at the end, but that's just a small portion of my journey to that cache. Journaling offers an outlet to share and express myself to the community of fellow geocachers. If I was looking at just getting as many finds as possible, then it's develops into an assembly line, factory-like atmosphere which can be had at work. The ability the escape from the everyday and write about (and post pictures) the experience.........slow things down from the daily grind. Several posters have said after several hundred (or thousand) finds, you get tired of writing longer logs. I hope that doesn't happen when I reach that point. Getting back to the original observation of the lack of quality logs, blame can be spread around. When I view logs, from my newbie perspective I "look up" to the more experienced cachers and what they write. The majority of logs (granted - limited amount seen) I've viewed are one sentence at the most. You see high total number of finds for the cacher and think "That must be the way it's done." Fortunately for myself, I tend to take a different path from the crowd and write the logs with detail and pictures. This satisfies my geocaching experience. You will always have the number cachers or people who don't want to be bothered. However, I believe the "silent majority" wants a quality experience and share that with the community. A willingness to improve the quality of the logs needs to start somewhere. A suggestion is the individuals who have been caching for some time and who have the experience of finding, hiding, and writing logs. The forums can be helpful for these leaders to bring up these topics and discuss. Another place is on the local level, developing classes or informal round table discussions on geocaching which could include ways of improving your logs. Incorporating these "classes" in events, keeping it fun but also educating the community on the finer points of our sport. Maybe establishing a more formal "certification" course(s) for individuals who want or have the time to do so. Courses / classes / discussions on various topics of geocaching including the Art of Writing a Log and at the end, the participates would receive a certificate, patch, or coin from the local chapter. Well, thanks for "listening" to my ramblings from a newbie. Take care everyone!
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