[Dragon Ladon Geocoin now on sale]

I have an extra LE2 that I'd like to trade for an LE1 if anyone still needs one. (although the LE2 is so pretty, I don't mind having two).

[Anasazi Geocoin Spirit Dweller]

Oh! I can't decide which I like best... might have to get one of each, if I get a chance!

[Dragon Ladon Geocoin now on sale]

I was too late to get the LE the first time around, so I am super excited to have received my LE2s.

Both versions are great, but I agree, that copper is spectacular! Thanks!

[What does your Geocoin heart Desire?]

New to caching/geocoins. Hi everyone!

 

Once I discovered a geocoin in the first cache we found, it was pretty much a given that I'd be getting into these things. I've made a few purchases here and there, and have my first ten coins. Looking through everyone's trade lists and websites, I've come to the realization that I will be going broke, very quickly.

 

So in the interest of my pocketbook, I've pretty much accepted that I will mostly have to limit my coin purchases to newer coins.

 

Still, even with this iron resolve of mine, there are a couple coins that came before that I NEED. Oh yes, ever elusive Celtic Peacock, one day you will be mine. Oh yes. I swear next time I see it on ebay I'm bidding the farmstead

[Hello Wisconsin]

We are just outside of Milwaukee on the Milw/Waukesha County border. Nice to meetcha! My husband and I just started caching a few weeks ago. Gets us out together. We recently signed up for our first event...the Cache Bash in West Bend in August. Anyone else going?

[Dragon Ladon Geocoin now on sale]

I received my two Dragon Ladons today. Wow, they are gorgeous! Glad I was able to snag a couple

[The basic GC kit]

We're pretty new to this too...but here's our list of "must haves" so far:

 

Our Camelbacks. It holds 1000ml of water and functions just like a back pack. So by bringing it, I always have enough fluids and can carry all my stuff. Even if it turns out to be a mostly-in-the-car day.

 

I have a baggy full of "swag" I guess, stuff for the kids, smashed pennies, foreign coins.

I have a baggy with several spare batteries

I have a few extra baggies. I also carry a few plastic bags, for picking up trash, or if nothing else, to throw muddy shoes in when back at the car.

I have a small notebook, two pens.

I carry bug spray (necessary!).

I have a flashlight.

Any geocoins or travelbugs that I'm moving that day.

I also have stuff in my pack that may someday come in handy, little sheets that dissolve into soap, pack towel, lighter.

 

I totally need to get some gloves...some stuff out there....ICK. My husband this weekend found a cache in a hidey hole, and it had been taking over by an ant nest. Heebie Jeebies! Glad it was him. I don't mind getting dirty, but getting crawled on is different! I like the idea of mirror on a stick thingy too.

 

Anyway, this is what we start with, I am guessing we'll be adding more as we live and learn.

[Compass Rose Cointest!]

Geocaching risk!

Did not find one yesterday

But almost nabbed snake!

 

 

That was fun, Thanks!