Hi,
I guess I qualify as a noob, made 2 finds earlier today, for a total of 24 finds. I carefully read all the previous posts, and have nodded in agreement several times, and shook my head at others.
I've had a portable GPSr for years, as a backup on my boat (other hobby). I was sitting in my computer room(other hobby) trying to think of something to do, because football season was over(other hobby) and it's not yet golf season(other hobby), and it's too cold to go for a ride with the top down (yet another hobby). Yep, I could have turned on my ham radio(yes, I do that too), but I was really trying to think of something to get me outdoors and hiking. I did some googling and found this site. Purchased a premium membership and found 3 caches on my first day (for the record, since others did the same 1=reg size, between rocks at a park, 2=reg size near a playground, 3=micro in guardrail).
My main complaints with this newest hobby, and by proxy, this web site of our community :
Web site user interface - let's face it, it's dated. With advances that we are accustomed to on facebook, myspace, google widgets, the interface here is not quite up to par.
pocket queries - truly archaic. The data format, the limitations, with some minor tweaking, the UI could be bearable. e.g. Use radio buttons for either/or parameters.
demands for quality written logs of how wonderful the cache search was. As hard as it may seem to believe, I don't really enjoy typing long messages about caches I find.
so far, its a very solo activity, I have managed to meet a few people at the local REI. There is a social event in a few months, I'm looking forward to that.
So that is my $.02 worth.
It is a fun hobby and game!!!
PS. I would be glad to discuss any of the web/UI thoughts, drop me an email.
PPS. If you think it's your breath, it probably is