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Yes, the "needs archived" notice will get immediate attention. But that should be reserved for times when you KNOW the cache is missing or there are conflicts with the location. i.e. it's on private property. You may want to use the 'needs maintence' log.

Read this: How to log a TB or GC

Read any geocache forum and everyone will state that they 'trade up or trade even.' If that's the case, then the folks that post on forums don't actually cache. the sad truth is that the swag in caches degrades. It's just the way it is. Maybe that's the reason so many folks just put out micros. Then they only have to change a log sheet now and again.

If you choose to archive this cache, just add a note to the listing explaining what happened.

From the folks around here, go with the Oregon line. I recognized your name from logs in NE Ohio. I'd suggest attending and event around here and talking to folks. There are several coming up. Every month there are two coffee nights, one on the east side and one on the west side. It's a good thing to spend the gift cash on a nice item for yourself. You have the rest of your life to pay bills.

I cannot address the Verizon apps, or any 'smart phone.' But you also asked about GPS receivers, under $200. So, you can get the new Magellan Explorist GC. It lists for $200. It's new, and many folks dislike Magellan. I have no experience with this model, but I've found lots of caches with my old Magellan Sportrak and then the Meridian. Another good model is made by DeLorme. The PN-40 is a good instrument. But, it lists for $350. Now I come to the very popular Garmin line. The 60 CSX is very good. LOTS of cachers swear by them. It's a little more than you want to spend, $280, but it's a tried and true device. A Garmin Oregon 300 will cost you $400. There is also the Garmin Etrex line. Several models to choose from. Do some research before buying. If there is an 'event' near you, go there and talk to other cachers. First hand info is the best.

Well the original post has been up for several hours now. I'd take that as OK from the site admins. There was severe weather near TX and east the past two days. Did this balloon get carried by the stormfront? Why not just post coords for where this landed, or may have landed, and see if anyone can retrieve it for you? If you wait too long, it may be gone.

I am a firefighter too. I don't work in a big city, but it's an urban area. The OP described the response of his department. There is no mention of how the call was dispatched. Do the dispatchers even know what geocaching is about? A few questions to the person making the call could have changed that response. Yes, there was a suspisious person and a container under a lamp post. Could a small item under a lamp post skirt really contain enough explosive to cause major harm? So the response of all that equipment should have been unnecessary. This is yet another case where some education would have been beneficial.

It's your cache. Period. You decide if it's PM or not. Yes, it's uncomfortable that someone gives you grief. Look at it this way, this person is so down on life that they harass you about how you set up a cache. Really? That's their gripe in life? They don't know how good they have it. Ignore the poor fool and move on.

"TRAVEL" bugs. They should travel. Don't feel guilty. Geocoins fit the 'traveler' name too.

I've seen liter containers listed as 'small' and 'regular.' Pick the one that suits you best. Don't sweat it if a few folks gripe. You can't make everyone happy. The majority of cachers will appreciate that you found a good spot and hid a cache. Have fun.

Like any other endeavor, practice. The more caches you seek, the more variety you will see. Part of the fun is learning.

As others have stated, these are usually larger caches. Ammo cans, larger plastic containers and the like. The title "hotel" just means the owners like to see TBs and coins dropped there. Sometimes owners of these 'hotels' attempt to enforce rules for trading. such as, "must trade equal number of travelers." A cache owner is not allowed to enforce rules like this. To claim a find, your only requirement for a regular cache is to sign the log. But that doesn't mean you will not run into the occasional 'dictator.' Cachers that would delete your log if you don't follow their rules are not the norm. TBs and coins are intended to travel. At any cache, if you find a TB or coin, it is not considered a trade item. Read the info about TBs through GC. http://www.geocaching.com/track/faq.aspx You didn't read it here, but if I found a TB hotel with rules, I'd make sure my posted log indicated that I followed them.

The fact that your final will be a mystery cache and the other is a regular has no bearing. It boils down to the physical location of the container. The guideline states 528ft minimum distance between caches. Others have suggested contacting your reviewer. You should try that. I think that execptions to the minimum distance would be allowed if, there is a 100ft wide river and no bridge nearby, a steep valley is between the caches, or something of that nature. Your best bet is to find another location.

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Lennu, you are very polite. I see nothing wrong with cache pages being listed in the native tongue of the country where it is hidden. I am American. It seems to me that too many Americans expect everyone to speak American. (English and American are different languages. ) If I travel to another county, it's my responsibilty to translate the cache page. Coordinates are universal.

To Shaner316; Sadly, some folks don't care about your requests. Be it, 'don't park here', 'don't walk there', 'only hunt during these times.' Since this hobby involves alot of anonymity, there is little risk from cachers that just do as they please. Consider these forums, since we all get to sit in the comfort of our homes and post anything we want, we will. If there was the risk of being punched in the nose for being a jerk, these forums would be civil. I appreciate your intent in hiding this cache, but you overestimated human nature.

To the OP; Are you kidding?! So you found a piece of paper promoting a religious belief in you cache. And THAT'S what you're beefing about! Your life must be pretty good.

Misleading, and poorly worded clues are often listed on cache pages. I've found several with clues similar to "No clue here." At first, I was miffed. Now I just ignore it. Search these forums and you will find a long thread about poor clues. EX. "in the rock pile." and there's nothing but rocks for 50 ft. I don't know this cache, but if the newspaper box was made of metal, and the cache is a magnetic keyholder, then the clue is accurate. So I assume it's a plastic box. The cache owner has the ability to delete a log for any reason, or no reason. Face it, some folks are unreasonable. If your 'found it' log was deleted because you included the message about the clue, then you could politely as the ower to reinstate the log if you take out the part they find objectionable. You can simply log, "TFTC" and be done. If you are going to play this game, get used to the fact that there's quite a bit of variety. Some good, some not so good. Let the water roll off your back and have fun. Adding this: The more caches you find, the less times you will have to look at the clue. Then the whole discussion becomes moot.

I've left cash a FTF, sometimes. A couple bucks for coffee or even a five. Other times folks just get the thrill of FTF. It's your choice. There is no requirement for a prize, and, in my opinion, none should be expected. It's a nice addtion, but the choice is yours. For a logbook, if the cache is regulare sized, just get a small notebook at a store and place it inside a ziptop bag. For smaller caches, do a web search for "geocaching logs." There are some that nice folks have made and let you print for free. It's a good idea to download the 'stash note' from the GC website, and put that with the log.

Yes. I can't understand why folks steal geocoins and TBs. But it must add something to their poor, miserable lives.

This is an open game. You can search for the cache if you wish, or come back later. the others may welcome the help, they may not welcome the help. If it's for FTF, and that's why you're there, go for it! First in the vicinity doesn't mean FTF. Most cachers I've met are friendly. A few are are grumpy. It's just like life. Like the other post said, say "Hi" and see what happens.

Yes. There are sites that sell coins. Simply do a web search. Ebay is another place to buy coins. You may find cachers in your area that will trade or sell them. If you pay for the coin, it's yours. If you find a coin in a geocache, it is probably a traveler. The cache page lists any travelers, coins or tagged TBs, that are properly logged into that cache. If you find a coin in a cache, you should enter the number on the trackables page of GC. sometimes the numbers on coins are very small. If you have entered the number correctly, 0 and O can be confusing, and the coin is not in the system, then the coin was left as a trade item, and it's yours. Sometimes they are left as FTF prizes or by generous persons. If the coin page shows up and it's listed somewhere other than where you found it, it is still a traveller. You can fix the logs by using a "grabbed from somewhere else" log on the coin's page.

Specifically, go to "public profile." Then click on 'trackables.' you'll see the icons for trackables. The same applies to geocaches. go to "public profile," then 'geocaches' and see the various icons for caches.