agilefox

I have to toss in Fox and the Hound's coin for the simplicity and well executed theme.

15.6 Miles, and then I hit some aquacaches...

I see the announcement, but it doesn't say if the design will change between the first and second batches. I don't care - I just want one, but collectors may perceive a difference.

It's an awesome design and one that takes many of us back to hours spent as children with the toy. I'm very disappointed the coin sold out so quickly and I wasn't able to get one. Is there any chance of a reorder?

Lep, you crack me up!

I have only hidden two caches, but I like to leave unactivated geocoins. It gets more coins into circulation (sometimes) and some folks would prefer them to almost any amount of cash.

I feel the same way. I didn't have any and for a long time that was fine, but then my brother got one and the race was on. I tried, but the locals were always there before me. Finally I have one, and don't care if I never get another. Nothing against them, but having one or 100 means the same to me.

Thanks, Lep (do you know this from experience? ) I'll look for the email.

My smiley count just went down. I don't have so many that I don't remember how many caches I'm supposed to have, but I have enough that it doesn't immediately stand out as to which one is missing. Is there a way to find out which log was deleted? I didn't receive a PM from the cache owner, but is there some automatic notification I should have received? I'm confused and would like some help. Thanks.

Just pick it up like you would any other travel bug. Select "Track Travel Bug" from the main Geocaching site and enter your coin's information. That will put it back in your inventory.

Absolutely. You can give the TB a mission and attach a nice, laminated card detailing what you would like to have happen. It's no guarantee that it WILL happen, but it provides conscientious cachers with some idea of your goal.

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I can only say thank you for the job you and your brothers-in-arms are doing. It will never be enough, but we are grateful.

And I haven't found a grandfathered one yet that still works - or worked when I was in front of it There are two within driving distance of the home of the 'Hawks. Wamego has one - GCPGXD and GCPN6M is in downtown KC. If you are having trouble appearing on camera, could that be a symptom of something more troubling?

That's not only rude, but ignorant. One of them could have written down the number and log the find, while the other writes down the number and logs a "grabbed it". I became a premium member to use the pocket queries and go paperless, but it is only a convenience for me, not because I wanted/needed special privileges in the field. If the premium member has been around a while, it is even more incentive to describe some of the nuances and to help encourage new cachers, not to take advantage of their naivete! I'm disgusted by their behavior.

7.7 miles to a cache with an extended hike is the only unfound within 10 miles of home. I was close to it once, finding four others in the area, when the sun went down. I'm considering when I can get it, but from the recent logs I may wait until the poison ivy dies down.

That confirms what I thought, but I'm still suprised to get a unanimous opinion in this forum! I'm keeping the find on the cache I later adopted and will not claim my own cache. Thanks for the reality check.

I know there are no formal rules in geocaching and we all play our own game, but is there etiquette around claiming your own caches as finds? I placed one cache that I have never marked found, and have another I adopted, but found it when another cacher owned it. What do you think? Do you claim finds on your own caches?

By the way, there has been quite a bit of discussion of a GPS merit badge or recognition of the technology by Boy Scouts, but did you know there was a geocaching course at the last National Jamboree? From press releases: "During Boy Scouts of America's 2005 National Scout Jamboree, a course for advanced navigation skills through the use of GPS receivers with a learning experience through geocaching, which they described as similar to a high-tech treasure hunt. During Jamboree geocaching missions, Scouts armed themselves with GPSrs to find locations where caches were hidden with fun finds and collectible prizes inside. Scouts who participate will receive a commemorative Jamboree geocaching card certified by the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Mary Stevens, an avid geocacher who mapped out the Jamboree's first-ever geocaching courses this year, and is vice president of programs for the Marin Council BSA in California, says teaching scouts how to use GPS through geocaching does more than simply augment traditional map and compass navigation aids. "Scouting is 'Fun with a Purpose,' meaning there are multiple lessons to be learned through an activity," added Stevens. "The Geocaching program will educate scouts, promote teambuilding and reinforce leadership skills among the 11- to 18-year-olds participating -- lifelong principles that will carry into adult life. Growing numbers of troops nationwide are incorporating geocaching into their patrol, troop, and council activities. And now that geocaching is being introduced at the Jamboree, we expect it to join the ranks of rappelling, canoeing and swimming as one of the Jamboree's most enjoyable, rewarding activities." Did anyone here participate?

Made Eagle Scout in 1980, added 5 palms (wearing Silver and Gold), two religious emblems, Brotherhood in Order of the Arrow, Shaman in Mic-o-Say, became Assistant Scoutmaster in high school and college. After getting married, I took a break, then 5 years ago my twin sons were old enough to join. Several positions since then, and I've introduced geocaching to two Cub Scout packs and a Boy Scout troop. Completed WoodBadge (that's where the AgileFox comes from) and just earned the District Award of Merit. Scouts shaped my life and I'm happy to say, I've been trying to give back ever since. It's all in the quality of leaders, and if you can't find one... BE one!

A pouch for your cell phone would come in handy if you didn't have the printout or needed to "phone-a-friend" - come on, don't pretend you've never done it!

I agree with most of the posters here. Geocaching can be a social sport as well as an individual one. My family caches under the name Agilefox, but it's rarely all five of us (and the cachehound). Usually, it's me, me and the boys, or all of us. We log all finds under the same account and never considered that "our" finds included ones only I saw. If more than one member is interested in caching individually, it's their call whether or not to get their own account. Personally, I would get two, so I could see these places for myself. Part of the fun is seeing the parks, locations and cool hides for yourself.

Great thread for newbies and late-adopters alike. I can't tell you how much time (and paper) I've wasted copy/pasting coordinates, descriptions and hints into a spreadsheet. I've got the Palm working now and I'm not looking back!

Hope there are some left to go to Northeast Kansas! Sent message.