angelashley1018

I dont understand how there can be posts on both sides of the argument... its almost like people have to be so unethical about everything in the world and geocaching is just another way for people to show their true colors... I am not going to lose sleep over this just going to be pissed for a really long time... and not do any of their caches either... there shouldn't have to be rules about everything it should be common sense to wait for it to be published... its rediculous and unethical... and people who are for this type of thing... they need to re evaluate what type of people they really are.... No going to lose sleep just wanted to know if this happens to other people... IM sorry there has to be so many dishonesy people in the world There is nothing unethical or dishonest about it. This is only a listing site. The cache owner is free advertise his cache any way he pleases. If that means before he has it listed here he posts coordinates on his blog, emails them to friends, posts them on another geocaching site, places an ad in a newspaper, whatever, that is nobody's business but the cache owner's. FTF is an unofficial side game played by a small segment of geocachers. The cache owner is under no obligation to cater to these people. There is nothing wrong with that. Thanks for the advice. I will take the time to re-evaluate the kind of person I am. I'd disagree, if (big if) the cache description mentions a FTF prize or is updated to congratulate a FTF. If you make yourself part of the game, you should do it fairly. Just my 2 cents. The cache page did advertise there was a FTF prize available.

What more is there to geocaching than FTF's... travelbugs are always missing, and caches get lamer and lamer, at least there is the competition factor in a FTF... if its not FTF's its a numbers game... and ppl think the more the better... either way FTF's are fun, and at least friendly competition

I dont understand how there can be posts on both sides of the argument... its almost like people have to be so unethical about everything in the world and geocaching is just another way for people to show their true colors... I am not going to lose sleep over this just going to be pissed for a really long time... and not do any of their caches either... there shouldn't have to be rules about everything it should be common sense to wait for it to be published... its rediculous and unethical... and people who are for this type of thing... they need to re evaluate what type of people they really are.... No going to lose sleep just wanted to know if this happens to other people... IM sorry there has to be so many dishonesy people in the world

Haha, now that I have your attention let me explain. A friend of a friend hid a cache. The hidder lets call him George told his friend we will call him BOB about it who in fact told me to watch for it to be published. Meanwhile I sat patiently waiting for the cache to be approved and published. It took a few days for it to be published, so Bob got impatient and took his friend out to find the cache before it was approved. His friend signed the cache as FTF and took the FTF prize. Then when the cache was finally published a few days later Bobs friend logged as FTF and wrote that they had waited for it to be published, which is just a blatant lie. Now I sat by waiting for it to be published so I could go try for a FTF, but in reality a FTF was never possible cause Bob and his friend already claimed it. Its stuff like this that takes the fun out of geocaching. If this was to happen all the time there would be no friendly competiton, just people finding caches before the general public has knowledge that there is a new cache. Some people arent worried about FTF's but its one of the reasons I love caching and it makes geocaching so much fun. When people are unfairly finding caches before they are published is that even fair... has anyone else come accross this... its really frustrating...

Is there any way I can get in on this.... from what I figure it sounds pretty fun... if I am still allowed please let me know what I have to do. Thanks so much. AngelAshley1018

I have been reading in the Forums today and I have come accross a few posts that talk about Proxy Cards... what are they? And How come I have never come accross one... can someone let me know what the heck they are... hehe... thanks in advance!!

Hey There, I have hosted a few events, in fact I love hosting events. I like doing door prizes also. One site I always buy stuff from is geoswag.com. You can get an assortment of caching pins 10 pins for 10 bucks... they also have really good prices on coins too. Another site I love is Landsharkz.com... they have some really cool stuff to and its better to buy in bulk then you get more bang for your buck. Of course prizes arent nessecery but they do make it fun. I always just have a bowl that everyone puts their name into for the draw when they come through the door. I have also done games to give away prizes if you want info on that let me know. But you dont HAVE to go to an event before you plan one. Its not that hard at all. Just pick a place to meet, a date and time, and everything else kinda takes care of itself. If you do a restaurant its common knowledge that you cant afford to buy everyones meals, so just put on your cache page if people would like to order its everyone for themselves. I hope you host an event, events are fun and its always great to meet new cachers. If you need more info or ideas let me know. AngelAshley1018

I want to give my friend my coin and I want to adopt the item to them. I know this is possible as I have recieved adoption requests myself Im just insure how to do it. Anyone know???

Hey everyone, Im still looking for a pure color geocoin in hot pink or one in a dark blue! If anyone has any please contact me... thanks soo much!

NOW IM EXTREAMLY HURT ANIYN... haha Im a geocacher in his area and I'm not 29 lol!! Im 27, but I totally agree, it seems that not many younger people know about Geocaching. I try to tell all my friends about it but most of them seem so uninterested, like going out in the bush is TOO MUCH WORK for them. Its sucky! I wish there were more younger cachers, it would make events a whole lot more fun. Someone mentioned Geowoodstock... I am heading to it next year so I hope to see a lot of younger people.

Hello, I am looking in vain to find a PURE Color Geocoin in Hot Pink that glows in the dark... it sold out so quickly that I missed getting it. If anyone has one they are willing to trade for... OR... that I can buy from them PLEASE let me KNOW!! Thanks so much.

I totally agree with Konnarock Kid & Marge. This is a game!! You play how YOU want to play. Who are we to go around deleting other ppl's finds because they didnt sign the book. WHO CARES! If to you its important to sign the log then sign it. If you dont want to sign then don't. Yes you may have put that cache out there, but you put it out there for others to ENJOY! Dont go around ruining the game for other ppl. I think its rude to go around deleting his progress, who are you... your not geocaching police. If you dont like the fact that ppl arent signing your 1 dollar log book then maybe you need to re evaluate whats really important here. The fact that geo caching gets ppl out, its fun and those who do sign the log WANTED to sign your log. Why would you want someone to sign your log that doesn't really want to and are begrudding the fact they HAVE to. There log wont be genuine and will probably just be a mess. Geocaching is what it is, its a game that we all enjoy in our own way. Some ppl like the thrill of collecting a coin or trading something really cool and others just like the fact that they could even FIND the cache. It is what you make it, so please dont ruin other ppls games, play your own game and dont worry about other ppl.

Well it does cost money, dont get me wrong though there are a lot of ppl out there that dont spend a lot of money on it. A lot of times you will find trade items in the cache that cost like 5 cents. If your not going to get right into it, and not buy the coins, you can keep your costs pretty low. Yes gas costs money and its really not cheep, but if you do your caches while on other erands (visiting friends, going to the lake, shopping) You will greatly reduce your cost of gas. Overall its what you put into it that matters. If you dont want to spend much money on it, then you wont be going out much and you wont find many caches. If its something you love you will be dying to go out and do it. It really comes down to how you feel about caching. For myself it gets me and my family outside and away from the TV. Its something we can all do together and we all are enjoying each other a lot more lately because of it. We also plan geo caching days. Just like you would plan to go to the lake for the day we plan the day for caching. Just pace yourself and only do what you can afford.

I find that if I use google earth by putting in the co-ordinates from the cache page I find what I can make out thats close to the cache and I have a WAY better success rate. If you just highlight the co-ordinates and copy and past them into the google earth browser it will take you right to it. You will probably only need to do this the first few times out. Good Luck!

I would LOVE to order one of these coins its AWESOME!! Where did you have it made? Let me know the cost of it!!Please email me when you find out how much they will be akhalembach@hotmail.com