TeamWidget

With the exception of travel bugs, I don't think you're REQUIRED to ever put items you get from a cache back into a cache. Many of the toys we find end up in Widget's Toybox at home. And then some things from her toybox find their way into cache circulation, too. But remember, just because YOU think something's hideous doesn't mean someone else won't want it! -TeamWidget

While branded items sound fine, some folks frown upon knives being left in caches, so kids can't get their hands on it. I know, it sounds silly, but a lot of folks have an issue with knives, even little ones, in caches. -TeamWidget

Here's some dork trying to pass off a Nokia phone holster as a Garmin Carrying case! Nice try, buddy! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3039415434&category=4668

quote:Originally posted by junglehair: I've rarely spent more than $2 on any single trade item, and most are in the $1 range. Sometimes I have added used items from home like a CD that I no longer listen to. Who needs to have a garage sale when there is geocaching? (Oh sure, now I'm going to get bashed for encouraging people to put their old junk in cache boxes - oh well). -Junglehair I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken. I actually placed a cache recently called "Housecleaning Cache" that was a collection of things I'd found while cleaning out the basement that I didn't need anymore, but it wasn't quite "trash." A muffler repair kit, a giant pencil and eraser, a clock/voice recorder unit, and some other goodies. I wonder if the title will throw people off from coming to it, but at least the visitors so far have enjoyed it.

Logan Airport in Boston has a Bug Hotel within 1/2 hour of the airport (Hammond Pond Pest Rest) and a few more within 45 minutes or an hour. -TeamWidget

I have a friend who's cat was bitten by what was described as a "paralysis tick" and slowly lost motor function. Not a pleasant thing. Wear Long Pants!

When you come home from work, and your 2-year old looks at you and firmly says, "GO FOR RIDE IN THE BACKPACK AND FIND GEOCACHES!" one of you has been caching too much. Must be her. Yeah, that's it.

Since starting caching last year, while carrying the 30lb child around in the baby backpack, I have lost 20lbs. Granted, I've been doing additional exercise, but never underestimate just how heavy a 30lb child can feel when you're out caching.

Thanks for this great tool! I am planning on creating a webpage for people who cache with younger children, including improved difficulty ratings in regards to bringing children, as well as public transportation access, caches you can do by bicycle, rollerblades, etc, and some other factors. Someone else suggested I consider doing a difficulty rating for disabled cachers, and I think I'll link to your page as a resource for that. Also, perhaps you could look at integrating your output into a numerical system like Geocaching.com uses for each rating area. Have a breakdown of what a "2" means for a cache area rating to a disabled person, and then they can figure it out without having to post a huge amount of HTML on a page. -TeamWidget

I came across a couple obviously on their way to coitus, in front of a small waterfall where I cross to get to a cache near my house. As I was hiking with my daughter in the backpack, the sound of me coming obviously alerted them to my presence. They stopped what they were doing as I walked by (it was RIGHT ON my path) and then scooted out after I'd gone by. "Sorry, don't let me disturb you, carry on!"