Desjardins4

I'm new to caching, very new. I like both types. The larger caches are great for my kids because they are usually easier to find. My kids are 6 and 8 and have fun going on caches with me. With that being said, however, I've found that when we search for micro's-particularly in the woods, they get frustrated-mostly because their age level. The only time micro's frustrate me is when they become completely buried in leaves in fall. I'm not about to bring a rake to go caching. Also, like if it hidden in a nut or pine cone AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THEM AROUND that is ridiculous in my opinion. If it is a pine cone attached to a birch or oak tree (or under one) that is cool. Also, micros that are literally buried three feet UNDER a farmers rock wall is a bit much, not to mention people take these walls apart and don't put the rocks back. So yes, I like them in most cases but not all.

Did you actually read the OP? He differentiates between signature cards and business cards. Welcome to the hobby Desjardins4. Sig cards and a bunch of other items that fall into the category of signature items are always welcome. Business cards are not as well thought of but hey, it takes all kinds. I just ignore them. I'm not a big fan of cash as a trade item. Some folks use such occurrences as forgotten trade items to teach the lesson that you can't always have what you want. Either way you are not degrading the value of the cache with cash, and how you raise your kids is entirely up to you. Just adding food for thought here. Thank you so much for the info and your right about your latter comments!

Hmmm, I don't know. I see alot of people leaving personal cards with their caching handle-that doesn't bother me. Maybe a good way to get to know others. But if it is JUST a business card I wouldn't use the word offended, because I'm not- I would just say a regular business card is agitating to me. So the word I'd use is agitating. Like-I'm here with my kids (usually) to get fresh air, see new sites, and maybe if there are any trade tokens or trinkets. When I see a business card I can't help but think "What the heck is this?" Again, it just "seems" like something that doesn't belong. Not saying I'm right in my view, but that is what I feel at that moment. I learn to get over it!

Hi All, Unfortunatly I'm a newbie. We got 29 finds since my wife got me into this a month ago and we love it as a family. We and the kids love getting out of the house and seeing all the new area's and sites. I really have two questions/comments: 1. I've come across some caches in which people leave their calling card for geo-caching, which I don't have a problem with. One thing DOES agitate me for some reason though and that is when people leave business cards. For some reason I feel it cheapens the experience for some reason. I mean, we go on these little adventures to find new places, see nice area's and sometimes to look through the log book and trade a few tokens-NOT to transact a business transaction or get a sales lead. Am I the only one who feels this way? Again, I'm a newbie. 2. Money. I understand money on and for a FTF, but what about in general? I myself, because my daughters forgot their token bag in the car (after a long hike) and wanted a token in the found cache, I left a couple of dollars. Is this bad geo cache manners? Thanks for your patience.

Are you referring to DRunners? Yes, that looks like it/them!

Hi All, First, forgive my newbie inexperience. On the geocaching website we all have profiles. I clicked on a friends profile and at the bottom it showed what they were ranked for the state. I have no such thing (that I could find) under my account. Is there a reason why? Any help would be great, thank you.