Prescott Patrol

JasNBex, with plastic paint you don't need to scuff the paint. It is formulated to stick to plastic. Not that it would hurt of course. One thing I have done is to lay down a layer of plastic paint and then put some textured (stone looking) paint over it.

I just released some TB's. I am watching them closely to see how they fare and if I want to continue

I actually have considered some sort of battery operated switch but to be honest my building skills are not to that level. I suppose I could look into it. I was also thinking about doing a magnetic switch to get one of the panels open.

I was thinking the same thing!

Also, a plush will absorb tons and tons of moisture. I would double bag it at the very least.

Don J, I get where you are coming from. My intent is not to try to force people to drop TB's there. That is obviously...well....just silly. But I have to ask, what cache (TB hotel or not) doesn't have TB's disappear from it. That seems to be something that is more cacher related than cache related. However, if there is an unscrupulous cacher in the area I suppose no cache of any sort is safe. The only thing I can do is try.

Who said I was going to collect 20 trackables and do that? I figure if I build it they will come. If people don't want to drop their TB's off for some rest and relaxation that is up to them. Is DESIGN as a TB Hotel a better term?

Burying is the removal of dirt, placing item in hole where dirt was and then placing said dirt on top of item. Putting into a well is not burying

The one very small silver lining in this is that each coin is serialized. This allows the police to enter those coins into a database of stolen items. Get the GC codes and give them to the police. In CA we have what we call a File Control Number (FCN). This FCN is a unique number that is assigned to that one item. I believe FCN's are nationwide because the database is too. Like I said, its only a small silver lining Also, I highly doubt you will ever see these on ebay or craigslist. They're simply not going to know what they are. This was a crime of opportunity and they are just looking to make a quick buck for dope. Check pawnshops in a 50 mile radius. Yes, 50. We frequently find things that far away from local thefts. Also, in CA pawn shops are required to record identification for all purchases. Hopefully your state is the same.

new ones on ebay go for about $15. That's a lot for a casual cache container. However, you got it for free so it costs you nothing. That being said it is not water proof. It is only water resistant Pelican Cases specification page for the 1040. I'd use it....why not?

You rock and I am one. Thanks

I'm always open to assistance. The only dumb question is one not asked. I may even be able to get more :-)

This is at the entrance to a (PM's location to you) on private property. The kids will be driving by and not hanging out next to it.....usually. I don't want to put it on the property itself as it is gated off and not accessible during normal hours. Additionally, it could be perceived as promoting the business. Although....now that I think of it, it would make the cache that more secure and that more challenging to get if I do put it on the property.

I agree too. I was also considering the complaints I hear about TB Hotels getting muggled en mass. I was thinking about making the top portion a regular cache and the bottom portion the TB Hotel 'room' as it were. This might prevent the cacher with no TB experience from casually taking one without knowing what to do with it and thus never moving it on. In other words, people interested in TB's would only need to go one extra step. However, this moves into the category of TB Hotels becoming TB Prisons. It also might appear to be a bit elitist and that is the last thing I want. Ummmm...yeah...well about that............ I closed the page out already thinking no GC# was assigned. I also never received an email and have no link to it through my profile. I may have to bother a reviewer about my incompetency.

Hmmm...I looked all over that page and didn't see it. All it told me was that the listing was saved

Wow, a triple tap.....

Wow, a triple tap.....

I did that but didn't get a GC#. I think I will just try to publish it and temporarily disable it with the reviewers help.

I will make sure the cache is securely locked. Second related question, is there a way to get the GC# assigned to the cache now while I work on it so I can apply the GC#'s to the outside now instead of doing later? I don't want to submit the cache and then archive it for a little bit while I apply the numbers. Then again, I don't know why I don't want to do that "archive" was a typo.....temp disable

Thank you all for the replies they are great. I am planning to put something on the outside to identify it as a cache. At least one thing will be to put the GC# on the outside in the same adhesive stickers you see in the third or fourth pic I posted. I was also considering placing a GC logo somewhere. I haven't decided if I am going to repaint it or not. The existing paint adds to the urban camoflauge. I am puttng this where a lot of kids will be driving by (not hanging out at though) and I don't want to draw attentin to it. I had already decided to make it a TB hotel. It will be right off a freeway. I am even considering decoration the upper compartment like a hotel complete with beds. I had never thought of bees and such so I will definitely be putting mothballs in there.

I have come upon a very wonderful cache container. It is large and has two comparments. One on the top and one on the bottom. Both can be locked. I know exactly where it is going to go and it will make a wonderful TB Hotel. My question to the users here is how would you personally set it up? Would you do it as a multi or a puzzle cache? I haven't done either but am debating. I will include pics below. Thanks in advance. How I transported it. I didn't want to get dirt and spiders in my SUV Before I gutted it and cleaned it up. Exterior before I cleaned it. Interior Interior with back off Interior with back off. And what is better than one? . . . . . . Two!

The colors in that picture are freakin' amazing! I really enjoy that photo. Thank you

Ever see the movie Vacation? Yes, I am kidding

e7lizabeth, Once you get within 20-30 feet of a cache just put the GPS away and look around a bit. In a narrow alleyway you're not going to get as accurate readings either. It could just be you're not doing anything wrong as much as it is bad luck. If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all.

Its a beautiful coin. I received it in the mail in a very timely manner and it is gorgeous. Thanks for a great coin