[Mary Hyde: Final Puzzle (oops)]

My uncle and aunt have received the e-mail for claiming the final hours ago.  I do use the same URL as my uncle, and I qualify for the final (having found the first five), but I have not yet received the e-mail for the final puzzle.  Strange.

[My first EarthCache]

I am a big fan of EarthCaches, and have finally submitted my first. I e-mailed the reviewer with my thoughts, and the Park Commission as well. Received responses with suggestions quickly from both. Researched the site Saturday. Worked on the page Sunday. Sent to the park commission and reviewer on Monday. Received historical and park service suggestions from the park commission on Tuesday. Reworked the page on Tuesday, resubmitted on Tuesday. Received permission on Wednesday. Submitted the cache for review on Wednesday. It was published on Wednesday. (No finds yet!)

I am very impressed with both the reviewer and the county park service! It was a pleasure to work with both!

A friend was working on one in a state park. The head ranger is a geocacher, but was unwilling to commit to approving the EarthCache. Did not answer mail or e-mail. A shame. That was an interesting concept.

So it was pleasure to work with the county park service, which worked quickly, and with good suggestions. Thanks, county park service!