great questions....as just today I chose to leave a cache location without the find because it was mundane and another camoed match container. The write up was boring and did not take anytime or creativity. I sometimes wonder if I am a cache snob...I love a cute container, a challenging search, a creative description, puzzles and challenges. I love a unique or picturesque location. I am totally over pill bottles in bushes and tupperware in a rock pile and especially throw down replacements because the cacher couldn't find it and still wants a smiley. I remind myself from time to time this a game and there are many ways to play. I was thinking today, for myself, its about the quality of the quest and not the numbers. I will continue to cache and work on puzzles, challenges and interesting destinations but no need to go after every cache just because it is there.
I have placed over 40 caches...a mixture of fun containers, nice locations and challenges. I enjoy finding good locations and hiding the caches as much as I do finding them.