How Many Cache Alone?

[+Orion47]

Quite a mixed crowd! Well, my own caching is mixed too. Been out only five times with four finds, and a partial so far on a multi cach. My bride went with me on tht one - so - looks like I cache alone about 80% of the time. It's a lot more safe than Wal-Mart!

 

For all us loners - leave a copy of your cache page at home for someone to find.

[+SBPhishy]

i cache alone most of the time also. 13/20 caches found have been alone. The other times have been with my girlfriend. Caching alone is great!

[+janni93]

I am, too, caching alone most of the time - on rare occasions I bring someone along to show him/her about my hobby.

They are interested but no-one got addicted by now

[+team walkingsticks]

Since it has gotten significantly colder her in Michigan, I find I am going out more and more alone. My wife and kids would rather stay home around the fire. I have really enjoyed caching alone and the snow is just beautiful in the woods.

[+Klemmer]

I rarely cache alone, but if I do, I make sure someone knows where I'm going to be, when I'm due back, etc. We also hike more than we geocache. Recently, on the Southern California Geocachers Web Site forums, we had a similar discussion thread. Well, being an ex-USAF pilot and at times a long distance ocean boater, I have often used FAA Flight Plans and USCG Float Plans. These have nice forms to fill out - just so you don't forget what could prove to be a critical piece of data. So - where's the Geocaching Plan (GeoPlan)? None found - so I made one! It is based liberally on the US Coast Guard Float Plan (thanks Coasties!). You can downoad one here in .pdf format and print it up GeoPlan Form

 

Suggestions for improvements welcome. If anyone wants to personalize or regionalize it, I would be happy to email your the editable original (which is in MS Word 2000 html format). Just email me with a real email address, so I can attach it (attachments can't go back to you through geocaching.com). Ditto if you have a problem with the download from SCG.

 

Solo cachers - please consider using it, especially if going "off-road" any significant distance. On SCG, we tossed around a more formal system, but I think we concluded it isn't feasible. Just fill out the form, and leave it with someone responsible, and / or consider leaving a copy on your car windshield / seat for the locals. Enjoy!

[Karl360]

If the wife is tired I will go alone.. or if a new cache pops up that is close then I will go alone.. Its more fun with the wife.. but still fun alone. All I know is that leather is cow! go cow!

[+Brun]

The only cache I have done so far is was alone

[+RockyRiver]

I cache with a lot of people (or should I say just the voices in my head )

I am always alone physiclly though.

[Russ-R-Us]

I am a newbie, I have 4 finds so far. Actually, I should say 'WE'. I geocache with my 9yo son. He enjoys the hunt. It is a good way to get outside and teach him orienteering. I don't go geocaching alone. I would like for my wife to go, but she hasn't given it a try yet.

 

Best regards,

David

[+HD-Dude]

I cache alone but usually have a cell phone and my ham radio..

[+Imajika]

I just bought my Garmin Legend this morning. My husband is leaving next week. The Air Force is sending him to Korea and no family members can go with him. I figured geocaching would be a great hobby to get me out of the house while he is gone. Plus I can use my new digital camera and send him pictures of my finds.

 

Unfortunately, none of my friends are nearly as geeky as I am. I am hoping to get a friend or two to go with me though. Maybe they will get interested and want to start doing it together on the weekends. But if not, I can go alone. This hobby seems like a lot of fun for everyone...groups or loners.

[+FarSideX]

Imajika: Once you start caching and share some experiences with friends you may find they want to join you. Friends that I have taken have started caching on their own as well. A couple got a GPSsp for X-Mass also and will be joining our ranks. Others have asked me to call them whenever I am going after the deep woods ones so that they may join me too. I guess that is because I am more enthusiastic about that type of cache.

[+SunnyCyndi]

I really think this is a topic that is much more of a concern to women than men. Forgive me if I'm really off-base, but I would think a man's concern with caching alone would be more about feeling conspicuous versus a women's concern of actual safety and feeling like a vulnerable target. Obviously, it is an opportunity to take along friends and family, but I look at it as an opportunity to make friends as well. Can you imagine getting a call from someone you have met, hearing about this wonderful hobby she is involved with, and finding out that she thinks you are the adventurous, fun type that would enjoy accompanying her on her next adventure? What a great way to meet a kindred spirit! How about organizing a ladies "Coffee Cache" to get to meet some fellow female geocachers in your area? I hope to try this idea as well. Good luck

[TimSkells]

i do most the time my friends wouldnt like this geocaching

[+Mopar]

i do most the time my friends wouldnt like this geocaching

With only one find in over a year, I guess "most of the time" is the same as "all of the time", huh?

Edited January 2, 2004 by Mopar