+squirtchy Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Hey, Ive been caching for over a year now, I'm 17, from Essex, I'm the only one in my famiy who geocaches so I have to make my own plans and go out myself to cache, which as you can imagne can be very boring. I just wondered how old the average cacher is, I notice a lot of older retired people cache, and familys which include people of my age, but not individual cachers of my age, just wondered how old everyone was?... Now I don't sound like a creep... O.o.. but you know what I mean. None of my friends find it remotly intresting, which is understandable as it isn't the 'in' thing to do is it when your my age Quote
+Malpas Wanderer Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) The beauty of geocaching is that anyone who chooses to do it can. I'm nearly collecting my bus pass and choose to mostly cache alone. Others prefer company. Have a look at the UK rescource pages http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources/help.html The local forums often carry invites to group caching, if you are able to attend a pub there are often social events that give you an opportunity to meet other cachers. It will soon be the season for weekend long camping events too. Hope you build some friendships and enjoy your caching. Edited February 25, 2011 by Malpas Wanderer Quote
+Boltonian Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 50 in a few days. Ohhh the shame of it. Quote
+Max and 99 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 My 17 yr. old is too busy studying and at school practices and activities, which is why she is not out caching more. She pretty much only gets a find when we're on a family trip. I think retirees have more time on their hands and more flexibility. I think it's great that this activity can be done by all ages! Quote
+Al 7365 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Well I am 15 so I rely on parents who also enjoy it, but i have to orgainise it all myself. Quote
+Team Mum Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I'm thirty*coughs*five*cough* and Mum is er much older. We cache together as a team. My three brothers (all between 23and 29) all cache too with their teams. My kids started this week as it's half term with their own team name - they are between 9 and 18. Obviously the younger ones can't go alone but the older one could *hopes her teen doesn't get to go do the puzzle ones she has solved before she does* What I love about this hobby is that it is all encompassing. Anyone with any ability can find caches. If you want to go hiking to the middle of the moors brilliant, if urban and town centres are more your thing you can do this too. I am sooooo glad I found something so accepting to do! Quote
+reddeeps Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Much older - I forget just how old. There is a local forum who often cache together if you are after company. http://eageomobbers.org.uk/index/ Quote
+rutson Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I think most cachers I know are 21, like me... Quote
+nevryan Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I will be 50 this year and will be celebrating with a year of memorable caching trips. Quote
+Beds Clangers Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 30, Honest or was that my inside leg measurement Quote
+currykev Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I think most were born in the 60's. Others more young have better things to do. Those were the days my friend. Quote
+spgc86 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Ive just started up, yet to find my 1st (but have attempted! ) and im 24, i go out with my daughter 16 months, and find it tricky with the pushchair! Hoping to get hubby (28) involved so she can go out on the reins so can get to much smaller paths, and take it in turns to carry her when shes tired! Find it motivates me to get out the house, but would be good for some company when hubby is working! (Wigan area!) Quote
+Bear and Ragged Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Over 21, and not old enough to retire... Hence: I have a Geocaching problem... Work gets in the way! Quote
+Nickie! Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 This year I'll be celebrating the 3rd anniversary of my 29th birthday. Quote
+Chief301 Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 The beauty of geocaching is that anyone who chooses to do it can. Some would say that's also the problem with Geocaching I'm 43 and usually cache with my son, 20, and daughter, 12. Quote
+Gackt Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 38, discovered this just under a year ago. We started off doing as a family, but after doing the first few, most of the others got bored, except one who a few days later started his own account.. xJammmzy, he's 11 and so most he has done are local, or done with me. If I am not out with him, I am mostly out alone now. Not just because of the above, but I have to also fit around other life things, and work, which usually means getting up way before dawn if I want to go look for one or two. I love a good muddy walk, but I also long for the summer to return when I can appreciate the views some caches take me to, you can't see far at 5.30am this time of year. Quote
xMISSYx Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 I'm 40 lol - I only discoverd this a few days ago, and my 11 yr old is already wishing it would stop raining long enough to go out and start looking for some .. Roll on the better weather, cant beet a walk in the countryside when everything is alive and growing Quote
Ellieee Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 My 17 year old friend (i'll be 17 in a couple months), introduced me to geocaching, and i'm thinking of going out on my own to try find some round my area later today. Looks to me like it doesn't matter what age you are; i'm sure you could find someone you know who's interested enough to join you? Quote
+little-miss-naughty Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Im 24 been caching since i was 18 now i cache with my hubby and son whos 6 months Quote
+HazelS Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 I think most cachers I know are 21, like me... LOL - and Me, Ian!! Quote
+drdick&vick Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Blimey Hazel and Ian, I thought that you were both younger than me and I am only 21 Quote
+tedwin Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 This year I'll be celebrating the 3rd anniversary of my 29th birthday. I think that this make you just a little older than me. I tried going backwards after I got my bus pass, but it doesn't seem to be working. Quote
+dutydruid Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) 49 two days ago , and loving every minute of it although as I am sure other will tell you, its becoming an obsession haha . I never get the feeling that i am ON MY OWN . Enjoy Edited February 27, 2011 by dutydruid Quote
+FantasyRaider Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 51 last Sunday, caching about 18 months & mainly cache on my own cause everyone in my family think i'm crazy! Quote
+treaclefudge Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 76, I prefer to cache alone and usualy only go for rural caches treaclefudge Quote
+Sam and the Peas Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 I am a 2 year old springer/collie cross the bloke that goes with me is 47 he seems to enjoy it bless him! Quote
+HazelS Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 19 Sorry - I was just looking for the emoticon that showed me spitting tea all over the screen!!!! In your dreams!!! Quote
little-cookie Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 i think 21 is fine even if i am younger by miles. Quote
+speakers-corner Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 Whos counting, some days I feel like Im 21 , other days I feel like 99 , and other days, well they are other days . Quote
Spanner15 Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Hi! I`m 14, and I started caching last year I love it and am addicted I always drag my parents out on wet and windy weekends to find some far away cache that we never even end up finding! Go Geocaching! Whoop! Spanner15 Quote
+3funboys Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 OP can you tempt any of your family members out with you? What do they like? Maybe offer a cup of tea or something to persuade them? Quote
+Hampk Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 I've been caching since 2005, on and off, and I'm 49. I've had various accomplices over the years; the youngest was 3 years old, and the eldest has just turned 75! A game for all ages, methinks! Quote
+Croesgadwr Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 76, I prefer to cache alone and usualy only go for rural caches treaclefudge Rather like treaclefudge I'm a lone-cacher, and I to much prefer rural, woods & forests as my stamping ground. By the way...58yrs. Quote
+little-miss-naughty Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 ha ha little-cookie you are the youngest on here by far but also one of the muddest cachers xxxxx lmn Quote
+Pearcies Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 Though this would be a good starting point for first post. We are 23 and 28, and we have so far done 5 caches with baby Isabelle who is 7 days old today. We figure that's gotta give her a good run at youngest geocacher (she started at 6 days old ) Quote
+little-miss-naughty Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 she prob is the youngest at the moment lol, its hard work caching with a little one Quote
+Terentius Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 I'm 62 and a half but it's not about the numbers. Quote
+Mark+Karen Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 I took my daughter geocaching yesterday, she's not even born yet Quote
+tedwin Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 I took my daughter geocaching yesterday, she's not even born yet That should bring the average down a bit. Quote
+sibermouse Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 26 most onmy own tho sometime with my brother who's 17 Quote
FrecklechopsnStu-wee Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 I'm 22 and my boyfriend who I go caching with is 24 Quote
+NickMackz Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 16 and usually cache alone or with my Dad. He's useful when it comes to transport! Quote
+little-miss-naughty Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 I took my daughter geocaching yesterday, she's not even born yet lol i was caching till i was 8 1/2 months lol though i was strugling towards the end now he has his own user name and loves it. lmb Quote
+Monkeymox Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I was happy to see there are plenty of people around my age who geocache here. I actually searched 'age' and found this thread; not that I'd be ashamed to participate if it was only my betters playing yet to find my first, but the new GPS should be arriving tomorrow. I hated the thought of taking my car Sat Nav, the poor thing hardly copes with the job it's supposed to do. 22 by the way Quote
+Monkeymox Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) Duplicate post edited by moderator. Edited March 10, 2011 by Brad_W Quote
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