Logging Question

[curt!s]

I have a question about logging procedures. It took three visits for me to locate one of my first benchmarks, JY0690. The first time, I stopped by on a whim because I had it marked in my GPSr but I didn't have the notes. I only spent a few minutes walking around looking for it. I logged a note indicating this.

 

The second visit. I took a copy of the notes and made an hohest attempt to find it. I located the witness post but did not find the benchmark because it was buried under several inches of dirt. I logged this as a "Couldn't Find It!".

 

So, the third time's the charm. I took a small shovel and other tools to locate the benchmark. I unburied it and took a few pictures. I logged this as a "Found It!". There are now three logs for this benchmark. So, the question is...

 

How do other people handle this? Do you...

[+beejay&esskay]

I voted to leave the "Couldn't find it" log and add the "Found it" (like it appears you've done.)

 

For many of us, it's not only the final results, but information about the hunt that's interesting.

[+Web-ling]

I always leave "not found" logs for benchmarks and caches. It's part of the story for that particular marker.