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    National Muggler?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    You know those invisible fence things for pets? The one that shocks the animal if they stray beyond the boundry? Set a perimeter around the cache and then wire it to the ammo can. It should conduct the shock nicely. They would probably still steal it, but at least you would have the satisfaction of knowing they got a shock.

     

    Yeah, but how would you get him/her to put on the shocking collar? :P:):D

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Welcome Note Inside Cache Container

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I write a note on the first page of the logbook, in addition to the GS standard one that I laminate. It will have the date we placed it, then most always starts with: "Welcome to our cache, "Cache Name." We hope you enjoy it, as well as the other caches in the area. Happy Caching! TeamVilla5." If it's a theme cache, the note is a bit longer and more specific, but you get the idea!

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    What Should I Do

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    What are the rules in Geocaching?

    Geocaching is a relatively new phenomenon. Therefore, the rules are very simple:

    1. Take something from the cache

    2. Leave something in the cache

    3. Write about it in the logbook

    Interstingly enough, rules 1 and 2 imply that TNLN is a DNF!

     

    Not really... they simply worded, "Took McToy, Left same McToy," a little differently! :laughing:

     

    Now, just for fun:

    Why is this somehow remeniscent of the verbal sparring of that famous verbalist, Slick Willie? "I did not have sex with that woman, Monica Lewinski!"

     

    Do we have to start talking about the verbal skills of various Presidents? :D If so, I think we could fill a whole forum with Shrub's flubs! :D

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Caching Quirks

    in General geocaching topics

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    Ooooh, Ooooh... me, me! There's one cacher in my not-terribly-immediate area that has many finds... he had trouble finding a few of my caches in one particular park and left comments like, "If it's buried, it still is, I guess... PASS!" :) Same negative-type comment on each one in that park. :D Then, in another park, he found one & said he almost passed on this one due to "previous coord problems," but that these coords were right on the money... "Go figure," as if I don't know how to take coordinates & I just *happened* to get a set right for once!!! :D

     

    As if that weren't enough, he left a note on SOMEONE ELSE'S cache about how these coords were very good, and that someone else in the park had given bad coords, in his opinion. :D

     

    Now, granted, with ONE of my caches, it seems as if there is a 50/50 split between people who have no probs finding & those experiencing coord probs. I've made a note of it on the page, checked it with both our GPSR's. But the others, no one has mentioned bad coords, just jumping from tree cover.

     

    Don't get me wrong... I've never met the cacher, and maybe this person is very nice, but they sure do sound grumpy & accusatory! :D

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Generic Geocoins

    in Trackables

    Posted · Edited by TeamVilla5

    I think that the term "generic geocoin" is a tongue-in-cheek reference to all the "special" this and "exclusive" that. :D I *also* think that too many people complain about Geocoins not traveling anymore, and I think that these coins are a good answer to that complaint. ;) I *ALSO* think that it's a bit snobbish to turn your nose up at these coins just because they are named "generic;" :D they still paid to have them trackable on gc.com, and they are still a good price, and I, for one, think they're pretty cool with their clean, simple lines! ;)

     

    So, Tyvek suit in place, there's my ten cents worth! :D

     

    Happy Caching,

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

     

    Edit: I promise Gridlox & I did NOT plan our tirades to come at the same time! hehehe

    How Do I Know If Coin Is Gc.com Trackable?

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Thanks! Not terribly worried about trackability, as the coin has special meaning for us (Autumn 2005 is when we started geocaching!)... I've decided that's how I will control any hoarding impulse I may develop re: geocoins... the coin must be from a state in which we've cached, someone's personal that we know, etc... something with *meaning* for us as geocachers!

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    What Was In Your Mailbox Today!

    in Trackables

    Posted · Edited by TeamVilla5

    Medication for my birdies... :)

     

    Sweepstakes prize of a year's worth of Colgate toothbrushes, toothpaste, & tooth whiteners :laughing:, and a great duffel bag...

     

    OH! And 2 *GAW-geous* TX Bluebonnet coins!!! :laughing:

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Who Is Watching My Cache?

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    If someone wants to keep tabs on the contents of cache, there are far stealthier methods than a watchlist (PQs or bookmarks for example).

     

    Boy, that shows you how stealth-savvy I am... never thought about that! For that matter, I haven't even learned to master PQ's!! :blink:

     

    Thanks for educating me!

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

    Geocoin Donation

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Don't you want to go ahead & start posting more coins on "e"? :wub::wub::blink:

     

    I'm waiting for a few certain ones to show up, and I'm suffering from terminal Instant Gratification disease! :ph34r::ph34r:

     

    Happy Caching!

    Lori V.

    TeamVilla5

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