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Or how about a simple compliance statement. Like: "This cache meets all requirements and guidelines established by Geocaching.com" http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx The hunter could avoid caches that do not. Finders could post infractions when logging the find or notify cache owner.

I just started geocaching again after a couple of years. I see there are no shortages of caches near my home or afar. One of the things I’m seeing more of is caches that are placed in poor locations. Here are a couple of examples. I’m not a tree hugger but people should not place their caches off an established (posted) nature trail where the finder has to tramp through a beautiful meadow to locate a cache. Also, a cache that I was looking for recently was placed at a campground at an RV stall where you would have to disturb the campers to get to it, or you would have to wait until they leave. I did neither. I’m not going to trespass (hop fences, etc.) to get to a cache. Please think very carefully before you place a cache. Just because you got there doesn’t mean a finder will be able too, legally or respectfully.

I pretty much what others carry but I also carry a concealed firearm. It is strictly for protection. I can lawfully carry one as it's related to my job. One time, an individual who appeared under the influence confronted me. He became annoying until I showed him my badge. He left.

I've been away from Geocaching for a while. I got my gear out and updated the software to my gps receiver and my MapSource. After these updates, I noticed the receiver Grid was set to hddd'mm.mmm' and the MapSource was hddd.ddddd'. The receiver was right on for geocaching but the MapSource had my tracks way off. I changed the Grid in MapSource to match the receiver and all the tracks line up with roads, highways, etc.. Just wondering if the hddd'mm.mmm' grid is mainly used?

I contacted the crematorium today and they are going to make contact with the persons who arranged the cremation. They said it is quiet common for people to find these sorts of urns and metal tags and call them. At first they said they are not legally responsible to make any contact with the responsible party, but after I explained the situation, they agreed to help. The spot where this urn was located would be found easily by even a non-geocacher. We accidently damaged the urn when we opened it. It had no markings on it so I had no idea what it was. I couldn't see putting it back in the same spot, let alone in the damaged urn. My call to the crematorium was to see what I could do. If they were reluctant to help, I was at least going to ask for a new urn or call another crematorium and get some assistance. But, they are indeed helping. The manager called me back and asked me to bring the urn and remains to them and they will take care of it. Believe me, just having this urn and trying to do what is right has caused some uneasiness. Especally waiting to hear back. The spot where the urn was found is right by the parking lot near a path that leads to a lake. There are large boulders and trees to climb in and around at the site of the hidden cache and where the urn was. It would just be a matter of time before it would have been discovered before I did. I pray that the person or persons who placed the urn will be greatful to have it back and re-locate it to a safer place. I really don't think the owner will be hurt by what happened; maybe embarrassed. I think the way it's being handled will ease any pain they may have in knowing my intentions and that the urn is being handled (agian) by the crematorium. They are the professionals and they should be able to deal with this better than me anyway. mouseful and kids

Hi, My kids and I were searching for a cache on Sunday at a California State Park. My daughter found a small brass box hidden at the base of a tree with a few rocks partially convering it. The box was sealed and had no markings on the outside, but you could hear something inside the box when you shook it. The posted cache discription stated that it was supposed to be an ammo box. We put the brass box back and left. I e-mailed the persons who placed the cache and they said that the cache was an ammo box and that we had found something else and had no idea what it was. I went back today and retreived the metal box and brought it home. My kids and I carefully pried it open the best we could, but ended up bending it out of shape. Inside was a plastic bag with gray ashes and a thick card inside with a metal tag attached to it. The tag had the name of the company who did the cremation and the card had a last name and dates on it, but bearly legible. Turns out it was the cremated remains of a one day old baby who died in 1999. I will be contacting the crematorium as soon as possible. I don't want to placed the box back because it is too badly damaged and the local is a bad place since it is at the same site as the cache. I feel bad for opening the box, but I didn't know what it was. mouseful and kids

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According to the book: Geocaching for Dummies by Joel McNamara, the original cache is long gone, but there's a newer one at the location and even a plaque that commemorates the world's first geocache. Placed May 3, 2000 in Portland, Oregon at : N 45 17.460 W 122 24.600 (?) Mouseful

I just became a premium user and everything was fine. Now, on my cache page, the icon called: Veiw my profile as other see me is missing the icon and is blank with a small red X at the top. Also, the Map It feature has the same problem. No maps load and the field is blank. It was fine a couple of days ago. Any ideas? Thanks, mouseful

I use Dollar Tree and buy things that have several items for a $1.00. Kid's jewelry, craft items, and hardware. Most caches contain simular items and sometimes they are wet or used, so we don't tend to exchange costly items. Although I am a newbie, I imagine if you find several caches a day, the exchange of gagets would add up. I say" Keep it simple. Mouseful PS: Hope your lil' darlings get better.

I was reading my local paper and there was an article about a couple who travel all over the world a vehicle. They are sponsored by navigation equipment makers and Ford Motor Co. They have a Ford Turtle V truck that looks like it would make a fun geocaching travel aid. Link: http://www.turtleexpedition.com/vehicles/turtle5.htm Cheers, mousful

Hi, I am a returning newbie to geocaching and see the word muggle used in posts. I was wondering what a muggle is. Thanks bunch, Mouseful and Kids

Hi, I made a few visits to some caches last month. Can I still log the visits on this website? I have the dates and notes for each. mouseful