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This thread got me thinking and I created the following list, which should be doable: Reach 500 total finds Place at least one traditional cache and one multi cache Find caches in at least one other country Find caches in at least two other states Gain at least 5k feet elevation (total) Find at least ONE Terrain 5 cache Find at least FIVE of each (earth cache, virtual cache) Find at least TEN of each (cache hidden in 2000-2001, mystery/puzzle cache, multi cache) Would be interesting to come back to this thread next year and see how many goals we all completed. I suspect this thread would have a better success ratio than typical New Year's resolutions.

This worked! Thanks so much to everyone for the help. Had a similar issue with my Etrex 20, where new PQ results were not showing up in GPSr, even though geocaches from previously loaded PQ's were appearing correctly. Followed the steps outlined by Chrysalides and everything seems to be working normally now. Thanks!

Saw this log on a cache that I'm hoping to find in the next couple weeks. It's had some DNF's followed by the CO checking and confirming the cache is in place. It's likely just a tough hide, but interesting to see someone log a find when they know they didn't find it. The geocacher that logged the "found it" had about 1800 finds at the point of this false log. The next log entry, almost one month later...+1:

Reminds me of a local cache that was published at night and the cache description said not to search after dark because of its location. I checked the cache page in the morning and someone had already logged it as FTF. The time they noted in their found it log was late at night, around 11pm or midnight.

Gobble, gobble!

Looking at the event and the traditional caches that had the multiple logs per cacher...it seems to me that this type of situation with temporary caches would be the perfect application of Lab Caches. If the CO's want to make it easy for cachers to log each of the 'caches', then they could make the 'code' for each cache very simple (like teh 4-char PT/WT coded cachers put in their find logs). Cachers could still get their find count up for all the temporary caches they log, and the Event's cache page wouldn't look so ridiculous with all the multiple attended logs per cacher. This would also provide a clearer purpose for the Lab Cache concept that seems to be a bit controversial, although less controversial than the multiple found it/attended logs on a single GC number.

Do you use the aluminum powder as part of a cache, or use the toy as part of a cache container? Just curious, as I've never heard of etch-a-sketch being used in creating a cache. Sounds interesting.

Will probably be caching less in the winter. It's the first winter of my geocaching 'career' though, so don't have any historical stats for winter. It's not the temperature that's problematic, it's the rain. Headed out for one a few days ago and ended up turning back for home after a foot sunk into a mud hole before reaching GZ. I'm hoping that winter will keep muggles away from some caches that I haven't attempted because there are usually too many people around, and I also plan to work on puzzle caches so I'll have the coords to attempt them when the weather improves.

One that hasn't already been mentioned...the ability to search cache names that 'contain' a specific word, rather than 'starts with' a specific word. +1 for specific icons for Challenge caches

Sorry, I guess my issue was more about the use of 'stickers' (as noted in the post title). As I mentioned, the use of plastic munzee tags and other things that aren't stickers isn't an issue. Even though a lot of people don't think the sticker is a problem doesn't mean the property owner is okay with it. And I agree, there can be bad choices of where geocaches are hidden or what they look like...but that's not what this thread is about. There are other threads about bad geocache placements like here and here. There are plenty of hobbies/sports to go around. To each their own, or participate in a several of them if you have the time, resources, and inclination.

Good point, I hadn't thought about those. I haven't found any multi's yet, but have a couple that I'm planning to work on soon (for the August challenge). I guess multi's are less common, so chances of overlapping might be a bit smaller.

Understood. However, I'd assume that most geocaches are not permanently attached to public property. Magnetic caches are easily removed without leaving any lasting marks on the metal, while containers hidden in a fallen log or under rocks don't cause much damage either. Of course, geocachers can cause damage getting to the cache location and searching. If specific geocaches are damaging public property, then those are just as bad as Munzees.

Full disclosure, I'm new to finding geocaches. I've been interested in the hobby for some time (signed up on this site five years ago). I never got around to buying a GPS unit and only recently got a smartphone...so now I'm out testing the waters of this activity. My thoughts on Premium-only caches is that it's tough not knowing their general vicinity. I'm trying to plan an interesting cache container and there's a nearby park that is cache-less when I look at the map. I started scouting the area for a good hiding spot, besides picnic tables, but then I learned about PMO caches and am thinking there's probably already caches in that park. It would be disappointing to plan a cache and then find out, after submitting it, that there's already one nearby. I may spring for Premium membership once I'm ready to place my own caches, just so I can find available locales...however, my area is already pretty saturated so it's doubtful I'll find a nearby blank spot that's interesting enough to lead people to. Even if basic members can't see the coords of a PMO cache, it would be awesome if the map could somehow indicate the general area of PMO caches. Having a big circle around a PMO cache probably doesn't work, since someone could go to the exact center of the circle and start searching. Maybe random polygon shapes would work...replacing the small squares on the map with larger polygons that obscure the exact locations, but at least give an idea of how many PMO caches are around. If an area has a lot of PMO caches, then people may be incentivized to become members.

Had to learn what Munzee is using good ole Google. After skimming through their website and checking out photos on their Facebook page, the first thought that comes to mind is...aren't these stickers similar to vandalism or defacing public property? Sure, they are not as offensive as graffiti, but they are still stickers that are difficult to remove. If a sticker is placed on a public sign, then a city employee will have to spend time scraping it off. If a sticker is placed on a wall or a fence, then it disrupts the appearance of what the wall/fence owner intended. There are some cases where a tag is hung from a tree or something, so that's not as bad. In my opinion, this Munzee game is annoying and disrepectful to public spaces. As far as searching for geocaches, they wouldn't bother me if the stickers aren't more specific than the coordinates.