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Just a guess, but perhaps the communities in question were not municipalities but private developments (condos) whose homeowners' associations paid for the parks? Nope - they're specifically listed as "Such-and-such Community Park" - They have some strange rules around there - like there are a couple of those suburbs which have made it illegal to eat in your car. I'm not kidding - they have signs posted near some fast food establishments citing the law! I know there are some small "town" beaches in this area that only allow residents from that town to use them. The town, ie. the town tax payers, pay for the upkeep. I suppose the logic is that the beach could get incredibly over crowded if people from all the surrounding towns and cities were to swoop in. I understand their point on the one hand, but also think it kinda bites on the other. Geocaches, obviously could not be placed in these areas. Making it illegal to eat in your car just dumbfounds me! What is the point? As dog owners, we often eat in our car when we're out and about. They won't allow the dog in the restaurant, or allow the owners to eat in the car? We'd be avoiding those towns as much as possible! "We'd be avoiding those towns as much as possible!" Uh, yeah, I think that that's the general idea. Gotta love it. This would also really rub my fur the wrong way if it were my town! I'm sure the rule applies to residents as well. Sounds like a place that really needs its residents to take a more active role in local government. Same thing goes for geocaching. We need to take an active role in how we want the sport to be. It can be in a large, more organized way, such as forming/joining a geocaching group that encourages responsible caching, or in little individual ways. A friendly e-mail to those who have bragged about breaking the rules might go a long way. If the "friendly" e-mail doesn't work, perhaps the owner of the cache should let it be known that they will delete any logs which indicated irresponsible caching. The "tiny brush fire in a big forrest" analogy is correct. It will only take one irresponsible cacher to make a land manager decide to ban all caches in a given area. This isn't speculation; it has happened!

We like caching in all seasons, but winter does slow us down a bit. Digging through the snow isn't the problem, so much as walking through it. Even when it's fairly well packed down, it's like walking in sand. We once slugged through thigh high snow. Going just several yards at a time was exhausting. (Yeah, we need snowshoes!) One trail we took today was covered in ice as well. It took much, much longer to walk than it would have had it been dry. Consequently, we don't have the time to find as many in a day this time of year. I like spring the best. The mosquitos and blackflies haven't really come out yet, new life is emerging in the form of leaves and wildflowers, the temperatures are pleasant, not too hot or too cold. Ppup likes fall best. Cooler than summer, with the beautiful foliage.

Just a guess, but perhaps the communities in question were not municipalities but private developments (condos) whose homeowners' associations paid for the parks? Nope - they're specifically listed as "Such-and-such Community Park" - They have some strange rules around there - like there are a couple of those suburbs which have made it illegal to eat in your car. I'm not kidding - they have signs posted near some fast food establishments citing the law! I know there are some small "town" beaches in this area that only allow residents from that town to use them. The town, ie. the town tax payers, pay for the upkeep. I suppose the logic is that the beach could get incredibly over crowded if people from all the surrounding towns and cities were to swoop in. I understand their point on the one hand, but also think it kinda bites on the other. Geocaches, obviously could not be placed in these areas. Making it illegal to eat in your car just dumbfounds me! What is the point? As dog owners, we often eat in our car when we're out and about. They won't allow the dog in the restaurant, or allow the owners to eat in the car? We'd be avoiding those towns as much as possible!

The people you need to refer to are called "pedophiles". Gay does not equal pedophile. Pedophiles are not exclusive to any one orientation. ... Be careful when you correct the thoughts of others. Actively gay priests that ignore their vows are a very real problem. Certainly not as harmful as pedophilia, but important, none the less. As to the rest of it, I see TAR's point. We will never be able to change every behavior that we disagree with. Also, I believe that these 'bad acts' are much fewer and typically less severe than the forum rants make them appear. Sexually active heterosexual priests that ignore their vows are a problem as well. I'm sure there are gay priests that have kept their vows, and have never harmed a child in their lives. The original statement quoted above does not differentiate between pedophile and gay. Again they are two different things. I really don't think the OP even meant it to sound as biased as it did, but biased it was.

The people you need to refer to are called "pedophiles". Gay does not equal pedophile. Pedophiles are not exclusive to any one orientation. Actually his description is more accurate. Fallen Roman Catholic priests are identified as pedophiles, sex abusers, or just nasty perverts. Though most engage in sex acts with boys, the popular, liberated social status of homosexual is denied them, both by their own Church, the Liberal media, and the gay community. On topic: I really like what your geocaching organization does for geocaching. Most of the large geocaching organizations use similar principles. Another great reference is the Geocreed Wow! Popular and liberated??!! Does that mean we're well liked and have equal rights now? Geez... everyone will want to be gay now... Again, Gay does not equal pedophile. Pedophiles are not exclusive to any one orientation. The logic used by the author of the post I objected to is akin to... All dogs are mammals All mammals have fur/hair. All cats are mammals therefore all cats are dogs I really didn't want to hijack this thread. It just really bothers me when people blur the lines of an innocent group of people, with horrible abusers.

The people you need to refer to are called "pedophiles". Gay does not equal pedophile. Pedophiles are not exclusive to any one orientation. Back to the original topic... I believe Kit Fox has valid concerns. If we can't regulate ourselves, then authorities and land owners will step in and pass sweeping regulations detrimental to caching. In Maine, we formed the Maine Geocaching Association , largely in an effort to help maintain the quality of geocaching. All cache hunts that have the MGA logo on them meet MGA standards for cache hunts. Here is a cut and paste of MGA cache placement recommendations. Note- MGA members may hide any type of cache they wish, but if they want to include the MGA logo on the cache page, it needs to meet the following. A) I WILL NOT ENDANGER OTHERS. When I create a cache my first concern will be to make it a safe hunt for all. There are lot of geocachers that bring young children with them; if I know my cache hunt could endanger these children, I will inform them of this quite clearly on the top of the cache page in the ‘short’ description of the cache before any more information is provided in the rest of the listing. If I am planning an “extreme hunt” I will describe any potential dangers and mark the terrain level ratings appropriately. B ) IF THE TOTAL ROUND TRIP WALKING DISTANCE TO THE CACHE AND BACK IS MORE THAN ONE MILE I WILL INFORM PEOPLE OF THE ROUND TRIP DISTANCE ON THE CACHE PAGE AND ROUGHLY HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE. First and foremost, this allows the geocacher to come better prepared: Extra water and bug spray in the summer months, better protection from the cold in the winter months. C) IF PUPLIC PARKING IS NOT OBVIOUS, I WILL INCLUDE CO-ORDS FOR PARKING. I will not place a cache if there is not nearby public parking. D) I WILL USE QUALITY CONTAINERS.) I will use ammo boxes, Loc&Lock or Snap&lock brand containers, or containers that are leak tight, and that will stand up to the long New England winters. E) I WILL MAINTAIN MY CACHES IF A PROBLEM ARISES. F) I WILL NOT PLACE CACHES IN OR CLOSE TO ROCK WALLS. Unfortunately uncaring geocachers can ruin a rock wall in a very short time. With so many other places in the woods to hide a cache, MGA feels that rock walls should be “off limits”. This goes back to Guideline A “leave no trace”. If I place a cache near a rock wall Iwill put a statement on the cache page that states that the cache is not in the wall. Outside of a fifty foot radius from any rock wall would be considered ideal. G) I WILL NOT PLACE CACHES IN CEMETERIES. Cemeteries are a place of rest and respect. MGA feels that they should be off limits to cache hunts. H) WHEN I PLACE A CACHE, I will try to be mindful of what future cache hunters may be doing to find it. I will not place a cache within 500’ (.1 mile) of a school or near areas such as public or private playgrounds. I will never place a cache near any critical infrastructure (Examples include large bridges, government buildings and so on) that could be considered a terrorist’s target, or create a cache that could be mistaken for a terrorist’s weapon. Ultimately, it's up to cachers to decide the direction they want the game to lead.

We go caching with Moxie all the time. We usually skip caches in areas which don't allow dogs, or save them for occasions when she isn't with us because we're doing some other activity that doesn't allow dogs. (We try to keep these activities to a minimum, but some places are sadly unenlightened in regards to their rules not allowing dogs... restaurants, grocery stores, etc.) We really enjoy visiting caches that are dog themed and will put them at the top of our list when visiting areas. Our first cache hide is dog-themed. Moxie's Dog-Lover's Cache It's located in a dog park and dog themed trades are encouraged. We also have a cache behind the local animal shelter. Dog Walk They have excellent dog friendly trails, that are even marked with pawprints.

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Have you tried Petfinder.com? It links to animal shelters, and you can enter whatever breed, gender, age or size you are looking for. Some shelters charge more than others, but most charge far less than a breeder would. We found Moxie through Petfinder. She originally came from West Virginia, but her shelter ran a transport up to NJ and we met them there. There are a lot of great dogs out there looking for homes.

Thanks! Yours is a cutie too! Beautiful eye! Is he a Bernese Mountain dog?

I agree with what Starband said 120% I agree with what Contryguy said, 120%. My feet are cold. I am in total agreement with the above.... and sleet. Don't forget sleet!

We have a cache that makes noise when opened. We basically cannibalized and regurgitated the mechanism from one of those greeting cards from Hallmark that make noise when opened. It's a surprise, but not one that should inflict harm upon the frail. We are considering placing a more alarming cache in the spring, but we'll make sure the cache page includes a warning that it could be startling, and not for folks whose tickers could go off the deep end.

Here's Moxie, checking out a large ammo can. We wouldn't trade her for all the swag in the world though!

We've used Krylon fusion as a base coat, before painting with other paints. Ones that wouldn't adhere to the plastic, but will to the fusion. If given a few good coats of polyurethane afterword, flaking shouldn't be a problem.

I love sunflowers! We were fortunate to find one of your coins in the wild around Christmas time. We moved it from Maine (Bears in the Bushes) , to Rochester NY, (Big Bathing Beauty). I like a lot of the ideas already mentioned, but since this is a cointest, I need to mention something new. I've always been a fan of Van Gogh, who painted a lot of sunflowers, so I think using some of his color themes could look really nice. A bright golden yellow with an aqua center could be evocative of some of these works. Making it a bright peachy orange with a deeper aqua-verging on teal could really "pop" as well! Either would great with silver.

We've had good luck using silicone aquarium sealent. We've used it to attach bark, peatmoss, and cloth. We usually paint our cans as well. The key to having materials last, both for paint and applied materials, is to give them several good coats of polyurethane afterwards, once the sealant is cured. This seals out the moisture that aids the decay of natural and soft materials. We have caches that have been out for 1 1/2 -2 years so far that are holding up well using this method.

We had a major Nor' easter storm this past spring. One of our hides had a tree fall down over where one of our caches was hidden. Unfortunately, it's not the sort of cache that gets hidden under a tree! The same storm took out a lovely giant pine near another cache of ours. The cache is safe, and it's still an interesting spot for other reasons, but the area lost a certain character after that. We also have a cache on a pedestrian bridge that is temporarily disabled, because just about 2 weeks after we placed the cache, the town decided to paint it! Aaarrgh! They're taking forever to do it too. Why they would start such a project in mid-late fall in New England is a mystery. We've come across caches that have gone missing due to major mugglement. Most notably was this one. Apple Acres 49er The big red thing was ground zero.

Running with a bellyfull of beer sounds distressingly uncomfortable. Then again... so does just running! Other than that though, sounds like fun!

Do you ever dream that you are geocaching? Last night, I dreamt that my sister had moved into a new house. After getting the tour, and ascertaining that the tub she installed with all the ledges and waterfalls would be good for keeping frogs, we went outside to look at the yard. It was a very wooded yard which had a rock wall with all sorts of nooks and crannies. I was just in the process of explaining to her that she had an excellent spot to place a cache, and that I would maintain it if she let me place one there, when the stupid alarm went off! The night before that, I dreamt that I was attending some sort of geocaching event, "sort of" being the key phrase. We were taking books and attaching them to balloons, and then releasing them, with the idea to find them later, when and where ever they landed. If you've ever had a caching related dream, please share it here!

Maine has quite a few. We are the "Vacationland" state after all! Most lighthouses have one in the vicinity, as well as most parks and anywhere else tourists would gather. There are a lot of extra hits on our caches during tourist season!

Last summer, Ppup and I took Ppup's sister, who was visiting, from Texas, geocaching. She had recently gotten a Gpsr, and knew we knew of cool uses to put it to! Since then, she's been quite an active cacher. We were spending time over the holidays at Ppup's parents' house. On Christmas eve, her sister hid six caches around the yard, and three around the neighborhood, all containing pieces to a sudoku puzzle. Once we found all the caches, we had to solve the puzzle. We received a note that a clue would be given the next day, stating how to use the puzzle. On Christmas morning, we received a key to figure out the next stage of coordinates. It just so happened that the coords were for Ppup's brother's house, where we would be congregating with other family members to celebrate Christmas. Once we found this cache (very sneakily hidden mind you), we found it contained a note stating that the final would be "where we slept"... back at Ppup's folks! There it was, under the tree, way in the back! She did an excellent job with the caches! All very well hidden and camoflaged. Texas should be getting some nice caches soon, if she decides to take her hiding skills public. The time she invested in carrying all this out, made for one of the most enjoyable Christmas eves I've ever had!

We've had good luck with silicone aquarium sealant, for most applications.

Around my place, there's plenty of holiday spirits around (if you like moonshine, that is). I usually get a good swig before opening up one of Vinny's caches for review. My husband always knows when Vinny has been busy hiding, he can see the bottom of the jug. Quiggle, from what I know of you, you are the most cranky, curmudgeonly and evil gun-toting felonious 83-year old grandmother whom I have ever encountered, and, from what I hear, you have already buried three husbands and you are so cotton-pickin' evil that if you DID manage to find another, that is a miracle in itself. However, I am glad to hear that your backyard still up on the ridge is still producing moonshine for you; at least that keeps you out of town and out of trouble! What you say about Quiggle may be true, but you must admit that she has nice jugs. Especially for an 83-year old... probably the oldest moonshine enthusiast I've had the pleasure of meeting! Yes, this is true, and I will go so far as to say that her moonshine is very good (a least since she got rid of the fusel oils and the high levels of methyl alcohol after that accidental poisoning incident in 2003; still can't believe that the coroner ruled that those three deaths were not her fault), and, as for the jugs, well, she packs some great sweater puppies! New favorite term! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . edited to add... Release the Hounds!

Whoah there. You are of course technically correct. But you must consider that the geocaching that burns in our veins was in fact there before we had an activity to match it up with. This brings up that there are some madwands (whoop's wrong series) who's geocaching midachlorians run strong (whoop's another series...) but who are yet unwise in the ways of the Jedi Cacher to day. People born to cache but don't know their own ignorance. True. You make many strong points. Though I must admit, I like this part best- "You are of course technically correct. "

According to The Snoogstress, who happens to be a HUGE Potter fan, he'd be a Halfblood. BTW- She finds the Potter references in geocaching to be a tad bit annoying. I use them a lot just to annoy her. Is that wrong? Ah Halfblood of course. Is it wrong, normally I'd say no annoying your significant other is quite amusing but considering what she just went through I'd tread lightly. Now hold on a second here! ~Assumes a Hermioneish tone~ Geocaching Didn't exist until until the year 2000. By default, anyone born before that date is the offspring of two muggles. Therefore, any cacher over the age of 7 is a mudblood. The Snoogstress is correct in that a mating of a mudblood and a muggle would be halfblood. Only those 7 and younger can be half blood. Pure bloods won't be around for awhile yet... Reverse genetics! Of course, this all doesn't matter in the slightest! He's off to a great start and should make an excellent cacher! Congratulations!