+BillP3rd Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 (edited) My cache Homework Comes First (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=gcrzm7) has apparently been stolen from the library. I received the email below from the reference librarian. I'm particularly surprised (and dismayed) because when the librarians placed the book on the shelf it was prepared as any other library book including the anti-theft device. Should the culprit see this and be so inclined I'd appreciate its return. Just drop it in the outside book drop. Hi Bill, Today someone was looking for the geocache. When she asked for help, we discovered that both the capsule and the actual logbook are gone. I'm copying this to other library staff members in hopes that they will show up, but I wanted to let you know right away. The last entry on the website was dated November 15th. If it doesn't turn up, I hope you will replace both items. The geocache has been very popular and has not had any negative impact on the library whatsoever. Of all the people who have signed the book, I've been aware of only one or two. I'll keep you posted. Laurie Finlayson Reference Librarian Renton Public Library Edited December 2, 2006 by BillP3rd Quote Link to comment
+WATreasureHunters Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Ohhh, I am sorry to hear that. Its one of my faves! Hopefully is it lost within the library somewhere... Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Ohhh, I am sorry to hear that. Its one of my faves! Hopefully is it lost within the library somewhere... Ditto. I finally did it a couple of months ago, and was impressed with both the cache and the library. I agree with the librarian - I hope you will decide to replace it if the current cache doesn't turn up. Quote Link to comment
+Puppers Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 This really distresses me being a recent finder also. Quote Link to comment
+superhoser Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I am sorry to hear this, that one was a really fun cache to do. Quote Link to comment
+The Jester Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Bummer! That was a nice cache. Quote Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 On the positive side, she *asked* for it to be replaced. Not just passively saying that it'd be OK if you did. Plus you got to share that wonderful email with us. Looks like a maintenance run is in order Quote Link to comment
+KoosKoos Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Since you mentioned that it has the anti-theft device in place, I'd bet someone shelved it in a different location in the library. Maybe it will turn up some time. Still a bummer to see it missing, but FANTASTIC that the staff is so supportive of it. One of my kids' favorite caches is in a library...complete with trading items. This one sounds like a great cache spot!! Quote Link to comment
+WeightMan Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Here I am catching up on the forum and see this one today. I liked this cache and hope you will replace it soon. As I recall you have brought me to this library at least twice for different caches. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 My cache Homework Comes First (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=gcrzm7) has apparently been stolen from the library. I received the email below from the reference librarian. I'm particularly surprised (and dismayed) because when the librarians placed the book on the shelf it was prepared as any other library book including the anti-theft device. Should the culprit see this and be so inclined I'd appreciate its return. Just drop it in the outside book drop. Hi Bill, Today someone was looking for the geocache. When she asked for help, we discovered that both the capsule and the actual logbook are gone. I'm copying this to other library staff members in hopes that they will show up, but I wanted to let you know right away. The last entry on the website was dated November 15th. If it doesn't turn up, I hope you will replace both items. The geocache has been very popular and has not had any negative impact on the library whatsoever. Of all the people who have signed the book, I've been aware of only one or two. I'll keep you posted. Laurie Finlayson Reference Librarian Renton Public Library Sounds like you have a great cache there. The location is compromised but with some help from your clearly enthusiastic librarian you could replace it in another spot, and I would. Great job. IT's good to read comments like what the librian had to say. It's about worth the price of a lost cache. Quote Link to comment
+shunra Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Like everyone else, I think it's great to see the librarian's enthusiasm. Just as an aside: there are several caches in libraries in Kitsap county, and at least in one case, a librarian liked it so much that she joined our community and became a geocacher herself. Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Any news on this cool cache? Quote Link to comment
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