jdoe

"Cache seekers assume all risks for seeking a cache" although this statement appears steadfast, I hardly think it gives a license to cache hiders place a cache in a minefield. Cache hiders in general, should be asking themselves. Would I want to look for a cache at the area in question? Is there something at this location that is worthy of attention? This IMO would cut down on "lame" caches and make hunting for caches enjoyable for most.

Dzdiver, I would have to say that you are in the right. As for taking additional action, I suggest writing to the cache approvers your concerns. As for the cache owner, I think it was irresponsible to delete and dismiss references about the neighborhood. The cache owner is right that each cacher needs to assess the risks involved. But to deliberately remove information that may allow a cacher to make this decision prior to approaching the neighborhood, is just plain irresponsible.

I have no problems with Altoid tin caches, IMO they should not be any smaller than that. Sample perfume vials and postage stamp sized caches for the most part are ridiculous.

If a park is short on fees then the park should do something about that. If the park doesn't charge pedestrians to enter the park, then they should. If it is just a matter of "cleaning up" then volunteer/community groups should be rally together to clean up the parks.

Vehicles cause wear and tear on the environment. If the park doesn't charge for people walking in on foot, then you should not have a problem. On the other hand, if they do charge for pedestrians and the cache description essentially tells them to go though a hole in the wall/fence to get into the park, then I would agree that this is a problem.

You got a call while you were climbing??? If someone was calling me while I was climbing a rock, I would let the voicemail take it. It isn't worth risking your life to answer a phone in MOST circumstances.

My problem with the common perscription bottles is they are far from waterproof. The "saftey cap" allows moisture to seep in. If you live in an arid environment, it will do fine. My suggestion is use a vitamin bottle or any bottle with a decent screw on/off cap.

WAAS http://gpsinformation.net/waasgps.htm http://gpsinformation.net/exe/waas.html Check it out and decide for yourself. Personally... I let the GPS decide whether or not to use it (I leave it on).

If I know I'm going to be in an urban setting, I wear my grungest geocache clothes - you wouldn't believe some of the places people put thier caches. As I'm looking for the cache I usually am cursing and muttering unintelligble words, so I usually people avoid me. If they do make inquiries, a nasty look stops them on thier tracks. One time there was some robed religious nut approached me and I started yelling for help making wild gestures. It's hilarious to watch them back off... The only problems I have to lay low and not show my face in the area for the next few months.

I was tempted to log my own cache, here is why It was my first cache I hid. People had posted that they couldn't find the cache, so I decided to investigate. When I got to the site was able to see why, the niche in the ground where I hid my cache had disappeared. The rains and foot traffic of those who looked for the cache covered the cache completly. The site had literally changed. I actually had to take a GPS reading to be sure I was digging in the right place. After 15 minutes, I was able to extract my cache after moving quite a bit of dirt and leaves. I relocated the cache and updated the coordinates.

This can be solved by selecting and/or preparing the cache location. If your location allows you to dig, you can dig a hole deep enough so that the only lid lip is the only portion that is expose above ground (usually ~1/2"). Then use leaves to cover over the lid.

The best experience I've had are the Kirkland containers from Cosco. Those are the containers that they sell nuts and candy. The lid has a tight fit and are clear (so the bombsquad will know it isn't a bomb). If your cache isn't exposed to extreme elements, this is an ideal container.

My first cache was to stump geocachers and take them to a place with a nice view. The second was to hide away from muggles easy for cachers to find. The third was to first confuse (no nice view) the cacher and keep out of sight of muggles, but once the cacher lcoates cache they can easily spot it from afar! John Doe

At first my reasons were primarily to share the sights and sounds of places I've been to and to introduce topic of interest. My first two caches (Monkey King's Geocache and Chop & Stamp)were of that nature. My last cache was inspired by the idea of another cacher and I wanted to see how long it would last, in such a public place (New Year's geocache). The cache is in a low traffic area, but in a unlikily spot for muggles to look at.

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