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Almost forgot, W E L L D O N E Global Rat on passing 2K

Agreed well done ... now the fun really begins 😀 Thanks.

Thank you GR, what a great day out with you and Warthog. Good memories.

Double post !

Using Android (reference to unauthorized application removed by Groundspeak) on my HTC Desire - very happy and as accurate as my old Garmin Quest 2.

You cant share thoughts on certain software for your phone..

Another big smile log - "It was an honour to do this cache, as my late father served in the Transvaal Scottish during the second world war. My father escaped from Tobruk and returned at Elamein and went on to serve in Italy. T4TC SL "

A new cachers first find is always a big smile moment - "It was an early saturday morning. Woke up with a boyish smile on my face looking forward to my first find. "

Cachers (especially in groups) not taking the prescribed precautions when finding a very exposed cache. If you can see it and know people are watching you - just walk away and don't let it be the next cachers or owners problem. I know this is a bit harsh but we have seen this happen a few times.

Wondering how other cachers out there would handle the following scenario - First attempt - log a note (because you don't give up that easily) Second attempt - log a DNF (getting frustrated and give up) Third attempt - can see the cache but cannot safely retrieve, log another note ! or edit the original note and change the date ! Final and last attempt - log a find. After the find do you delete your notes and DNF ? What do you guys do ?

We will take the 9th of August 2008 - National Womans day !!

Well done Warthog on your 700th find today.

Well done Sir GlobalRat on your 1100..

Welcome back VickiV - This is probably one of the biggest milestones you can achieve. Well done.

While reading this topic we realized that some of the most basic and exposed caches seem to last a long time. One of our own caches GC13RRK was placed as a temporary measure before we could find a better hiding spot. Because of its success we have decided to leave it until muggled before moving it to a better location. There must be hundreds of examples out there.

Got to give Seeker Two 10/10 for trying this cache once a year for 4 years running. Pity it has been archived as it seems to have a lot of history and still not found by anybody (except the owner).

We have in the past called the cache owner from the site and with their permission replaced the cache with a new container and log. We logged a find with the owners permission and appreciation.

Does "found only the empty film container, cache needs to be replaced." constitute a find ?? Is it up to the cache owner to make the call or is it up the cache finder ? What we don't need is the next batch of new cachers to take note of these logs and replicate them as nobody has raised these questions.. Your opinion ?

Well done CARBON HUNTER on your 300 this evening at the WWFM.

Talking about some cool coins, met Anton yesterday to collect two coins from him and spotted two of the nicest coins we have seen to date - World Wide Flash Mob Event Geocoin (WWFM III) coin encrusted with diamonds !! & The 3" Quadrant Geocoin, the first working GC we have seen.

Our SA Cache reviewer has been busy... Thanks Andy for archiving all the stale caches in our area, and the friendly reminders .

Rented cars make the best cache mobiles (ask Noddy) On a recent visit to Durbs we traveled to the Midlands and put a Toyota Verso to the test... Nice.

Well done Cache-Fan on the 1000 - good one.

We have done a few caches in this park and found it to be one of the safer locations because of all the people using this facility (walking dogs etc..). Safe today, Bad tomorrow !! To the unfortunate couple we are truly sorry for your loss and scare, we hope this will not put a damper on your future finds and dealings with Geocaching. Another wakeup call regarding security in public spaces.

Congratulations RedGlobe on your 600, nice to share your milestone with you at the Pack a Picnic event.