+bonblu Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 geocaching is a waste of time.....but i enjoy it! (i'm still new at it.) when i was tell ing him about this one cache we had to locate (we had to find the tombstone of the family that was murdered, then find the cache 57 feet away at a 45° bearing), he was a little more conducive to the idea.... or when i told him about the history lessons that can be learned, he lightened up a little more.... and i talked about the walking and exercising that i can get in by taking long walks in parks, etc..... can anyone help me convince him to join me instead of knocking my new hobby?? thanks! Quote
+BlueDeuce Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 You might be interested in this thread: (click here) Spouse hates geocaching, Who's with me? Quote
+bonblu Posted January 11, 2010 Author Posted January 11, 2010 thanks....read the link... he has mentioned that we should quit "looking" for caches all the time and actually "hide" some of our own.....maybe that's the new angle to get him hooked! bonblu Quote
+Printess Caroline Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 thanks....read the link... he has mentioned that we should quit "looking" for caches all the time and actually "hide" some of our own.....maybe that's the new angle to get him hooked! bonblu That sounds like a positive turn in his thinking. I'd encourage him to take the lead on that. It sounds like he is still keeping his mind open. Keep looking for angles that appeal to him. It sounds like the historical and the technical aspects of certain caches pique his interest. You'll probably do best if you include at least one of those in your caching outings. Good luck to you! Quote
+Leleboo_05 Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 My boyfriend "went along with it" for about a week of me just making plans and talking...finally he came out and said that he just wasn't into this idea. It hurt my feelings cause i wanted it to be something we could do together and still start out close to home. After a few days of me being restless, he accidentally said something about his gps and it made me think. I asked him what would he think about going, if all he had to do was operate the gps and i'd actually go looking for the stuff? He seemed more interested after that. He's not a fan of plundering in public. I however, don't mind it a bit. Its finding something that uses both of your skills--Together! --LeAnn-- Quote
+BrrrMo Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 geocaching is a waste of time.....but i enjoy it! (i'm still new at it.) when i was tell ing him about this one cache we had to locate (we had to find the tombstone of the family that was murdered, then find the cache 57 feet away at a 45° bearing), he was a little more conducive to the idea.... or when i told him about the history lessons that can be learned, he lightened up a little more.... and i talked about the walking and exercising that i can get in by taking long walks in parks, etc..... can anyone help me convince him to join me instead of knocking my new hobby?? thanks! Maybe you should make some hides, with him the only one that has the coord's for him to find and then when he finds it, you could give him a Treat. Quote
+Printess Caroline Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 geocaching is a waste of time.....but i enjoy it! (i'm still new at it.) when i was tell ing him about this one cache we had to locate (we had to find the tombstone of the family that was murdered, then find the cache 57 feet away at a 45° bearing), he was a little more conducive to the idea.... or when i told him about the history lessons that can be learned, he lightened up a little more.... and i talked about the walking and exercising that i can get in by taking long walks in parks, etc..... can anyone help me convince him to join me instead of knocking my new hobby?? thanks! Maybe you should make some hides, with him the only one that has the coord's for him to find and then when he finds it, you could give him a Treat. And don't forget to pet him and tell him he's a good boy. Quote
+Harry Dolphin Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Your first problem is in letting your hubby think! Quote
+Packanack Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) You are a woman, surely you must know some way to convince him to go geocaching. Edited January 11, 2010 by Packanack Quote
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 And don't forget to pet him and tell him he's a good boy. That's a Treat, right? Quote
+Printess Caroline Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 And don't forget to pet him and tell him he's a good boy. That's a Treat, right? Such a smart boy! Wanta cookie? Quote
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 And don't forget to pet him and tell him he's a good boy. That's a Treat, right? Such a smart boy! Wanta cookie? I'd prefer a Treat!! Quote
+bonblu Posted January 12, 2010 Author Posted January 12, 2010 geocaching is a waste of time.....but i enjoy it! (i'm still new at it.) when i was tell ing him about this one cache we had to locate (we had to find the tombstone of the family that was murdered, then find the cache 57 feet away at a 45° bearing), he was a little more conducive to the idea.... or when i told him about the history lessons that can be learned, he lightened up a little more.... and i talked about the walking and exercising that i can get in by taking long walks in parks, etc..... can anyone help me convince him to join me instead of knocking my new hobby?? thanks! Maybe you should make some hides, with him the only one that has the coord's for him to find and then when he finds it, you could give him a Treat. lol!! Quote
+Scubasonic Posted January 12, 2010 Posted January 12, 2010 can anyone help me convince him to join me instead of knocking my new hobby?? thanks! Get rid of him, then get a Divorce and move on. SS Quote
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