issueperson

Thanks all for the feedback. Seems like there is not universal agreement on this, so I'm going to take Clan Riffster's advice and log 'em as I see 'em, then move along.

Thanks Ike-- Just a clarification, the 2 NMs I did for insects were 1). Stinging insects where I was unable to replace the cache as found and wanted the CO to know 2). Great night cache where I enjoyed the hike/layout, but the cache itself was laying open and had become infested (hundreds of baby spiders inside, among other things) Sounds like a note to the owner as opposed to NM could have been a better way to go. Appreciate the advice GeoBain-- To clarify, it wasn't the mice/spiders that bothered me, but that the cache had obviously fallen into disrepair and was no longer being actively maintained (last CO login in 2007). I thought caches not being properly maintained was a good reason to archive it (but that's why I wrote this post, 'cause I wasn't sure). That GC1ET7N having 15 DNFs in a row on a 1.5/1 made me think that maybe it should no longer be listed, but I guess that is more of a reason to ignore the cache than NA it. Again, thanks for the guidance.

I know this has been discussed before, and I've read the archives, but this doesn't make me feel better as a human being. It feels like I post more "Needs Maintenance" logs than other cachers. I have posted NM logs when the cache: -log is too full to sign -log is too wet to sign -container is broken -coords are obviously wrong (e.g. in the middle of a lake on a terrain 2) -is hidden in a recess with stinging insects -inhabited itself by insects -(but never because I didn't like a cache) I've also posted "needs archived" logs for 3 out of about 200 caches. But on 2 of those 3, I've been shot down. The other one is going ignored (GCHTB5, GC1ET79, and GC138GJ) I post DNFs on any cache that hasn't been found in at least 2 weeks that I also do not find (if it was logged as found the same day, I don't bother, as I know it was just me). Is life too short to worry about posting these NM/NA/DNF logs? Am I doing it wrong? I feel more like a jerk than a helpful person. I appreciate advice from others who have more experience with this than me.

There is a teacher's curriculum that goes along with a GPS museum exhibit, which has activities appropriate for several grade levels: GPS Adventures Guide for Teachers and Students

Wasn't caching last time we were in Switzerland: GC1DDQ5

Here is the result (you can see the travel bug page here) My first attempt at wire wrapping, so we'll see how well it holds up.

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice. I will make the error coin a trackable TB with a good page so others can log it at events. But not going to release it into the wild. issueperson

I'm new to the geocoin community and have a question about a mistake geocoin. I've legitimately acquired a rare mistake geocoin. The creator has allowed me to keep the coin. I will not be releasing the coin, as it would likely go missing. The coin is not trackable. It was a mistake coin and the tracking number was scratched out. If you had the chance to see a rare coin at an event, but it was not trackable, would you be interested? What if the coin were attached as a backpacker to a travel bug, so that it could be logged as discovered that way? It obviously wouldn't have the geocoin icon or be an official find of the released LE coin. Thanks for helping out a trackables newbie. issueperson