westieridgeback

We just purchased a jeep and had it refurbished. I am in love with it. I've been lurking for quite awhile. I found one micro cache about 2 years ago. I was not able to get my family to do it with me but now that we have the jeep, my husband brought it up and said he like to start looking with me. Yea!! I'm particularly interested in taking our dogs with us. our daughter just turned 6 and can't wait to go "treasure hunting" Thanks! Jo westieridgeback

My 4 year old has three things she picks from to leave. A whistle, a dolphin keychain or a compass zipper pull. I leave a signature item that I will leave for adults. We are brand new at this. Jo and Alexandra

My four year old daughter will be my partner. For her, I have whistles and little compass zipper pulls. I'm making a signature item for us as a family.

Thanks houndgrrls for the info regarding tick checks on "ALL". I would not have thought of that. Also for making sure the dogs don't get into things that they shouldn't. My RR is well trained. He even competed in the rally obedience competition and placed 4th at the National Specialty. (just my proud moment) But I still would never trust him off leash in an outdoor setting. Even in our backyard, we have an acre, squirels are too much of a temptation for him. The westie, well what can I say, he has the terrier attitude and would chase anything that moved. They both do well on leash outside though. I think my biggest concern for the outdoors is snakes. Jo

Thanks for all of your input. I have loved seeing all the pics of your dogs and families. I hope my husband will jump in this with me. If not, oh well, I'm my own adventure seeker so I can move on with it. I definitely know and agree with trash in trash out including poop. It would be pretty yucky having to tip toe through a poo poo patch looking for a cache. Again, thanks so much for the welcome I have received and all the bits of info. Jo, Alexandra Grace, Kenya and Harrison and maybe Chuck

Hi! I'm new and I've used the search feature but probably not correctly. My question is: My little girl is 4 and very active and I have two dogs. I did read that people did take their children sometimes but I was never real sure about the ages. Also, does anyone take their dogs with them. I'm really looking forward to learning all this. For the most part right now I'm a big lurker, trying to read everything before I get on here to ask a ton of questions. Thanks in advance for the child age and dog info. Jo

Hi! I'm just starting out. I have not yet been out to find a cache. I'm spending time on this board reading and trying to lear as much as possible. I have a 4 year old daughter who is very active and two dogs I'd like to go with me, especially if my husband does not go with me. I live in central Florida and I love being a mom and training my Rhodesian Ridgeback and my Westie. I have a great husband who supports me in everything I choose to do. Jo