drfife

Thanks for the offer, but that's not my point. My frustration stems from the lack of courtesy and effort displayed by taking a travel bug and not following the rules clearly stated on each travel bug. Even if we re-create the travel bug, odds are that too will get sucked into the vortex. We need to address the problem and not the symptoms.

It's frustrating that 15 of the 25 travel bugs I've placed are either no longer in the cache they are listed in or in the hands of folks. I contacted the eight folks that logged they had grabbed them. Only one bothered to reply. I doubt I will make up any more travel bugs once my supply of tags runs out. It seems that properly logging travel bugs is no longer the norm. Too bad, it was a fun run.....

Here's a link to a site that will generate a US states map: http://www.epgsoft.com/VisitedStatesMap/ It was designed to display a US map of states visited. It could be used for geocaches as well. It generates a map in jpeg, gif or png formats as well as small (198X100), medium (396X200) or large (594X300). There is also a map available for Canada: http://www.epgsoft.com/VisitedStatesMap/Vi...dProvinces.html Thought some of you guys and gals might find a good use for these links. Russell Dallas, Texas

The local Ace hardware store has a bunch for $4.99. If there is no Army/Navy surplus store in your area, you might check at Ace hardware. Russell

My family and I are new to geocaching. We've had fun searching for several caches. Sometimes successful, sometimes not. Since I have no experience to share, I just lurk. But if you have questions about RV'ing or Texas State Parks, just ask. I have much more experience to share on those topics. Russell Dallas, Texas