klsavp

and you would find it ok to use a condom "you found" rather then one from the store or pharmacy?dang!!! i wouldnt and would strongly advice against it. as i wont eat or drink anything i find in a cache not even if its in a "new wrapper" same goes for dog treats, the dogs arent getting them. all cases are a too big health risk. Well, since I'm a 60 year old woman who has been married to the same person for 38 years, I don't have much use for a condom, and I do think that a chapstick or other item found in its original sealed package is safe. (Food and drink are never supposed to be left in a cache.) Even if a cacher doesn't take the condom, I do think its presence sends a good message and serves as a good reminder. -- klsavp

Here's a first: Yesterday I found a cache with a condom packet in it. Though at first surprised, I realized what a good idea it was. It goes far beyond the usual cache swag criteria of small and inexpensive. As swag it also is sealed and wrapped, encourages safe sex, prevents unwanted pregnancy, and plays a small part in helping to eliminate the planet's scourge of AIDS. Far superior to Sponge Bob Squarepants erasers, used golf balls, and mardi gras beads. --klsavp

I was going to ask if anybody thought this was a good idea as well. Here in the UK i'm sure many seeds would suffer through frosty/frozen weather and i wondered if it was worth it. I was also thinking about recipe's laminated to prevent damp. I'm glad i found this thread, it have given a total newbie...(me), some very good ideas. I have only found a few Caches so far, but struggled without a GPS....so..... my first ever GPS arrives this Tuesday. I'm going to collect some cheap 'stash' and zip-lock bags. Do you guy's have any advice for a lone female cache hunter...?? How do you explain your activities in hedgerows etc...?

I realize that kids, especially, are excited by many of the trinkets in a geocache (I once found a kids video in an ammo box cache and thought that was a particularly great find for a kid. Good way to get rid of old videos, also.) but I like to leave (and find) things that are at least a little bit useful and I think we all have more than enough erasers, keychains, etc. I put $.27 postage on a pretty postcard (preferably from the area, but often just a nice unused postcard that I have laying around) and leave it in the cache for someone to be able to send to a friend. Also, still-in-the-wrapper chapsticks, and a pack of small post-it notes are inexpensive (when bought in bulk on sale) are also favorite "leaves" of mine. Fancy removeable tatoos are fun for kids -- and some adults. --klsavp

I'm a premium member, but don't really know how to use any of the special features. What is a custom pocket cache query and why do I want one? Also, I've uploaded a route (and made it public -- West Yellowstone to Island Park) but I don't see the/any geocaches marked on it. Is this because there are none? Or did I load it improperly so that they don't show up? ---kslavp

When you log a cache it asks you to choose under "Type of Log." What does "write note" mean? And what does "Needs archived" mean? ---kslavp

What, exactly, is a nanocache? It's not in the online glossary. How do I have any idea of what to look for when it is listed as a nanocache?

I always considered one of the distinctions of geocaching was its uncompetitive nature -- the thrill of the hunt without rivalries or ego involved, but then, maybe that's just me. Who cares about FTF? You can get a lot of satisfaction and thrill just feeling "above" the boors who insist on making what is a wonderfully trusting global community activity into a competitive sport. Be the FTS -- first to sneer!

7 months ago I was just trying to see what geocaching was all about. Haven't been back to the website since that fist peek when I was asked what sort of GPS to buy. Now I finally got the GPS. We live in a major metropolitan area but followed your advice today and found two caches amid the highrises! Great fun. Off to UT to try the "big time" in the mts. I appreciate your advice. --AVP

A couple who are new to geocaching (have not yet started to look for a cache) will be in Alta at the end of July- beginning of Aug and wish to learn. Is there someone out there who would consider teaching/coaching us on our first attempt while enjoying a hike amid the wildflowers? Will repay with sincere thank yous, mt. wildflower expertise, and a couple of beers at the end if you'd like. --AVP P.S. We have a Magellan Explorist 210.

Thank you. Will do. So new that I didn't know about the regional forums. That makes more sense. Can you tell me what do they mean --the little squares that are cut diagonally and orange and white next to each forum entry? Thank you. AVP

A couple who are new to geocaching (have not yet started to look for a cache) will be in Alta at the end of July- beginning of Aug and wish to learn. Is there someone out there who would enjoy teaching/coaching us on our first attempt while enjoying a hike amid the wildflowers? Will repay with sincere thank yous, mt. wildflower expertise, and a beer at the end if you'd like. --AVP P.S. We have a Magellan Explorist 210.

I'm a total newbie/tyro. Going to set out on my first search next week. On the "Seek Geocache" page I don't know what D/T means. Also, there appear to be many, many caches listed that are not in the zip code I specified. How do I restrict the list to just the zip I want? -KLS