Hi all
I'll start by saying I'm new to geocaching and am enjoying the challenge as I'm out and about. The next thing I'll say is I'm quite prepared to be roasted like a well done sausage on a BBQ over this post!
After reading the logs and some of the forum posts I can't help thinking this whole "muggle" term is rather divisive and elitist and maybe just a little bit too cloak and dagger?! Whilst I can appreciate in urban areas or in areas where it's public accessible private property (such as a carpark/shopping centre etc) that a certain amount of discretion is advised, I would have thought that for most people who don't know what is happening they will either a)ignore us or b)ask what we are doing and we can sensibly explain the geocaching concept. So far, my finds have been a mixture of urban and countryside and if anyone had asked what I was doing I would be happy to explain all about it and hey, why don't they give it a go too. OK I've heard of some caches being destroyed or tampered with but maybe if more people knew about it they would look out for them being trashed by the local idiots. Maybe I'm being naive or showing my age and lack of interest in harry potter!!
So what are your thoughts on the term "muggle"? I suppose I better hear all the horror stories of "normal people" causing trouble and ruining caches and your finds!
Happy hunting
TheOriginalHarkers
