Wolfpeltz

Hi. My name is Derek, and I am semi-retired. I am not a lurker, as it is the first time I have looked at the forum since starting GCing 3 years ago. Having now discovered the benefits of a GPS over mobile phone, we have splashed out on a Garmin, and getting more involved. Much as we are enjoying the hobby, I do feel there are some not entering into the full spirit of Geocaching. When I find a TB, I usually drop the owner a polite request to see if they are in agreement with me visiting a few caches before passing on, and they have always agreed. When I drop off the item, I then follow it's onward travels. I have been amazed at the number of items that then drop off the radar, until I see 'meets' arranged where people can view collections. It strikes me that collectors are removing 'non-collectables' from circulation, and for that reason I will never pay to put one into the system. However, I would love to set up a couple of local caches myself.