azog Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 I'm just curious as to how many people read the logbook when they've found a cache? I am going under the assumption that the owner will generally read it, so that just means those who are finders. I usually read the first page. Chances are the hider posted a note on the first page. Other than that, I'll perhaps flip thru the book. ---------- Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you be also be like him. Quote
+Kouros Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 Depends on my mood - some of the time, I just flick through it, especially if I'm out with the dog, or have other caches to go to. But if I'm by myself, it's a nice day, and I don't have anywhere else to be, I'll have a good read through, and try and write a decent log (other than "Found quickly. Nice Location. Took X, left Y, thanks for cache!") to go with the others. More often than not I'm by myself, and while I often do have other places to be, I'd rather not there, so I'll usually end up reading all the logs. ------ An it harm none, do what ye will Quote
+The Leprechauns Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 I will spend more time reading the logbook if: -- it's a very old cache with a lot of history -- it was a long hike to a nice spot -- the cache had a surprise or twist of some sort, and I want to read what others had to say about its "secret" Conversely, on the typical 1/1 cache that's a quarter mile from the parking lot, I may only read the owner's message and the last log entry prior to mine. x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x If there's no accounting for stupidity, then why do I need to file a tax return? Quote
+The Commissar! Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 Ditto...I also consider the traffic in the area...if its a relatively busy location I try to log quick and get out even if I move away from the stash area to record my visit. Quote
+Mopar Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 quote:Originally posted by The Leprechauns:I will spend more time reading the logbook if: -- it's a very old cache with a lot of history -- it was a long hike to a nice spot -- the cache had a surprise or twist of some sort, and I want to read what others had to say about its "secret" Conversely, on the typical 1/1 cache that's a quarter mile from the parking lot, I may only read the owner's message and the last log entry prior to mine. x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x If there's no accounting for stupidity, then why do I need to file a tax return? Tae-Kwon-Leap is not a path to a door, but a road leading forever towards the horizon. Quote
mortonfox Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 I don't usually read the log book unless I expect to see something based on the online logs. Quote
GrandpaCannon Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 I like to read the log book but if I'm in a hurry to get to the next cache or back to work on a lunch break I may skip it. Some cachers have signature items that are also left by others (not as signature items) if I have a question about it I check the log book to see who left the particular item. I like to see the logs from the "famous" cachers. Quote
+Prime Suspect Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 I may not always read every entry, but I'll usually look through it to see what names I recognize. The exception is if I'm getting bitten by bugs, or it's way too hot or way too cold. Quote
Jomarac5 Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 Our middle daughter reads the logs out loud and then signs the log for us. Quote
+Upham Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 I like to check out what other people write. If I have the time and no one's around. Still looking! Quote
+sbukosky Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 I like to read the recent logs. Sometime I find a log saying someone found it by accident. Those don't get on the website. Its great to see them cooperate with the idea. Steve Bukosky N9BGH Waukesha Wisconsin Quote
+miuwu Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 I would rather read the log than check out what items are in the cache.... Quote
+CoronaKid Posted January 28, 2003 Posted January 28, 2003 I usually just peruse it quickly since I hunt caches on my lunch hour and I don't have much time. --CoronaKid Quote
+The Weasel Posted January 28, 2003 Posted January 28, 2003 I have to go with the consenseous on this. I read the book .. A) Nobody else is around or Wheather conditions. Lately is has been too darn cold to sit read. Quote
pdumas Posted January 28, 2003 Posted January 28, 2003 I read the book when nobody else is around. Quote
+TeamJiffy Posted January 28, 2003 Posted January 28, 2003 You've stumbled upon the one area where my wife and I disagree in how we approach Geocaching. Everything else we are 100% in sync on, but as to the log books, we have a difference of opinion. She likes to savor the log book, and read what everyone wrote - while she is at the cache site - because reading it there, among other things, means that: ...you don't miss any logs (not everyone posts on the web, and you may have non-Internet-using-cachers stumbling upon the cache)...you have an intimacy of shared experience with the other cachers, when you read the log book - at the actual location. I cannot stand reading the log book, beyond the introduction note from the cache placer, because: Most of the logs are copied onto the web site (and there are people, like Kablooey, who often just take a photo of their log sheet entry - ensuring an exact match).I worry about being found near the cache site. I don't want to be the cause of a cache being plundered. Pretty much, the way it resolves is in the typical husband/wife way: she courteously listens to my requests to hurry and responds "sure thing; right away" to each one, while she gives the log book exactly the amount of time she wants to give it! -J Quote
+evergreenhiker! Posted January 28, 2003 Posted January 28, 2003 If I have a lot of time, I'll read logs. Other days I might just flip through the book for a blank page to sign. I'm more likely to read logs after doing a tough cache than some hit-and-run type in a city. Quote
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