cyriluk Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 well did my first today, broke the duck, was giggling when i found first part of multi-cache which was coordinates to the second, then typical newbie error i didn't input the correct numbers and headed off into the woods to find absolutely nothing, cursing and swearing after a good hours hunting i thought let me check the numbers, went back to first location and DOH!!!, input the numbers again and did it once more to make sure, this time i headed off again we got to the coordinates had a root around and soon enough found the cache. Mega happy, off to the coast next week and will drop off a TB that has been in the cache i visited today for 2 months, so i grabbed it to drop it elsewhere. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 well did my first today, broke the duck, was giggling when i found first part of multi-cache which was coordinates to the second, then typical newbie error i didn't input the correct numbers and headed off into the woods to find absolutely nothing, cursing and swearing after a good hours hunting i thought let me check the numbers, went back to first location and DOH!!!, input the numbers again and did it once more to make sure, this time i headed off again we got to the coordinates had a root around and soon enough found the cache. Mega happy, off to the coast next week and will drop off a TB that has been in the cache i visited today for 2 months, so i grabbed it to drop it elsewhere. Well done on your first! And also well done on picking up the TB and doing the 'on-line retrieve' properly, too... So many trackable items don't get logged properly which messes up their mileage for their travels and sometimes they just get totally lost. MrsB Quote Link to comment
cyriluk Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 well did my first today, broke the duck, was giggling when i found first part of multi-cache which was coordinates to the second, then typical newbie error i didn't input the correct numbers and headed off into the woods to find absolutely nothing, cursing and swearing after a good hours hunting i thought let me check the numbers, went back to first location and DOH!!!, input the numbers again and did it once more to make sure, this time i headed off again we got to the coordinates had a root around and soon enough found the cache. Mega happy, off to the coast next week and will drop off a TB that has been in the cache i visited today for 2 months, so i grabbed it to drop it elsewhere. Well done on your first! And also well done on picking up the TB and doing the 'on-line retrieve' properly, too... So many trackable items don't get logged properly which messes up their mileage for their travels and sometimes they just get totally lost. MrsB No worries, really enjoyed it, looking now which east coast beaches and areas have a decent amount of caches so i can play more next week, and drop off that TB to get the mileage up hehe Quote Link to comment
+drdick&vick Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 well did my first today, broke the duck, was giggling when i found first part of multi-cache which was coordinates to the second, then typical newbie error i didn't input the correct numbers and headed off into the woods to find absolutely nothing, cursing and swearing after a good hours hunting i thought let me check the numbers, went back to first location and DOH!!!, input the numbers again and did it once more to make sure, this time i headed off again we got to the coordinates had a root around and soon enough found the cache. Mega happy, off to the coast next week and will drop off a TB that has been in the cache i visited today for 2 months, so i grabbed it to drop it elsewhere. Well done on your first! And also well done on picking up the TB and doing the 'on-line retrieve' properly, too... So many trackable items don't get logged properly which messes up their mileage for their travels and sometimes they just get totally lost. MrsB No worries, really enjoyed it, looking now which east coast beaches and areas have a decent amount of caches so i can play more next week, and drop off that TB to get the mileage up hehe One quick suggestion, edit your log and remove the reference to the tracking number otherwise there just might be a spate of 'Discovered' entries. Quote Link to comment
cyriluk Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 One quick suggestion, edit your log and remove the reference to the tracking number otherwise there just might be a spate of 'Discovered' entries. Done, cheers for the input, new guy here heh. still learning the ropes. Quote Link to comment
+Cornell Finch Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Thought it was time to bump this thread, what with supposed summer being here, lots of newbie around. Quote Link to comment
+Jacaru & Wemnog Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I am very happy to accompany any new cachers if they are in the Nottingham area. My blog, www.jacaru.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment
+Shellsmithcat Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Hello I'm a newbie -started last week when i was on holiday in Great Yarmouth and i'm home now and just about to go out in search of some local caches Quote Link to comment
+Cornell Finch Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Welcome! Where are you normally located? I am sure that someone will be willing to help you, otherwise, any questions just ask in a new thread, no matter how silly! Quote Link to comment
+Shellsmithcat Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I'm from Maidstone, Kent- got quite a lot of caches in the area too Quote Link to comment
RioTortoRetreat Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 hi there london newby here seeking buddy to explore with !!! Quote Link to comment
+Jacaru & Wemnog Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hiya and welcome, almost sounds like a dating agency! I am sure someone will be along soon to help out. Quote Link to comment
+Sir-Lancelot Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hi, I am based in Maidstone, Kent and have done most of the caches within about two miles of the town center and a fair few in odd places on the out skirts of maidstone as well. So if anyone needs help with caches in that general area just get in touch Quote Link to comment
team tisri Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 hi there london newby here seeking buddy to explore with !!! London's a big place... can you be a little more specific? Quote Link to comment
+craigla Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 we are Newbies in Wakefield West Yorkshire ! Craigla & Jordan SL Quote Link to comment
+geekchick Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hi Folks, I'm a newbie to Geocaching, found 3 caches in my local area. I love it!! Just looking for someone to email in Derby(shire) area about buying a gps and basic stuff. Geekchick Quote Link to comment
+abiherts Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 I'm willing to adopt someone or be adopted (still learning the ropes!) in Hertfordshire, Essex or North London. I don't drive so would need to cache near public transport. I have 3 children who sometimes come with me so don't mind meeting someone who also has a family. Quote Link to comment
Littlemadam Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Hi everyone! What a lovely bunch you lot are Me and my husband have just discovered this ace hobby, we used to do something similar but far more riske so this is just fantastic! We are from Witham in Essex, and to be honest are struggling a little bit. We have found 4 or 5 caches, but we have searched for a lot more. SO is there anyone in the local area that wants a caching buddy and have a giggle. Hope to hear from someone xxx Quote Link to comment
RioTortoRetreat Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 well i drive so london is the area i have said as i´m not adverse to hopping in the car. but i live in NE london. x x x Quote Link to comment
+magpie656 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Fairly new to this game - in Stonehaven, Scotland. Like to meet others in the area ... Magpie656 Quote Link to comment
+the family bu Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hi Folks, I'm a newbie to Geocaching, found 3 caches in my local area. I love it!! Just looking for someone to email in Derby(shire) area about buying a gps and basic stuff. Geekchick We are derbyshire - don't profess to know everything but are willing to help as much as we can!! Quote Link to comment
+the family bu Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 (edited) Hi Folks, I'm a newbie to Geocaching, found 3 caches in my local area. I love it!! Just looking for someone to email in Derby(shire) area about buying a gps and basic stuff. Geekchick oooops double post Edited August 7, 2010 by the family bu Quote Link to comment
+StarSpotter Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hi Everyone I am fairly new to Geocaching - not having much luck finding caches. I am based in Somerset, I can also travel to the Bristol area. Hope to hear from somebody soon Starspotter Quote Link to comment
+B.B.B. Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) I'm happy to help any newbie in the north Birmingham area, I can be contacted direct at g6lpb.s@gmail.com. Edited August 10, 2010 by g6lpb Quote Link to comment
+hazumu Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Davester's excellent idea to start an Adopt-a-Newbie thread prompted me to do just that... If you are new to the game and would like a shepherd to help you with your first cache or two or maybe you don't yet have access to a GPS receiver then post your approximate location here to meet your local veterans who may be able to help show you the ropes. Of course veterans can also offer there services here - just leave your name and general location. Have fun.... I was a geo virgin yesturday but poped my cherry today. Only problem is I picked up a traveler in the process, just a little panicy about thuis... any one want to meet up and loose this on another hunt. Im in birmingham B43 and will travel to loose this little chap as long as he ois travling in the right direction... Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I was a geo virgin yesterday but poped my cherry today. Only problem is I picked up a traveler in the process, just a little panicky about this... any one want to meet up and loose this on another hunt. I'm in Birmingham B43 and will travel to loose this little chap as long as he is traveling in the right direction... Two caches found, one TB found -and logged correctly- you're not doing too bad! (Bit too far north for me.) Don't worry too much about direction for the TB, just don't take it to the South Coast! Welcome. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I was a geo virgin yesturday but poped my cherry today. Only problem is I picked up a traveler in the process, just a little panicy about thuis... any one want to meet up and loose this on another hunt. Im in birmingham B43 and will travel to loose this little chap as long as he ois travling in the right direction... Yep, you're doing fine so far I repeat this advice whenever new cachers are learning about moving trackable items around: It's a good idea to note down (somewhere) the tracking number of every trackable item you pick up. Then if any problem arises, like you accidentally drop it off in the wrong place, or someone grabs it from you before you get a chance to do your own drop-off log, you will be able to correct any mistakes. Another thing - never put any tracking number into a public place like this forum, or into any log - If you want to mention the item then quote its reference number which can be seen on the top left of the trackable's home page, it always starts with TB****. Welcome to the game! MrsB Quote Link to comment
+hazumu Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I was a geo virgin yesturday but poped my cherry today. Only problem is I picked up a traveler in the process, just a little panicy about thuis... any one want to meet up and loose this on another hunt. Im in birmingham B43 and will travel to loose this little chap as long as he ois travling in the right direction... Yep, you're doing fine so far I repeat this advice whenever new cachers are learning about moving trackable items around: It's a good idea to note down (somewhere) the tracking number of every trackable item you pick up. Then if any problem arises, like you accidentally drop it off in the wrong place, or someone grabs it from you before you get a chance to do your own drop-off log, you will be able to correct any mistakes. Another thing - never put any tracking number into a public place like this forum, or into any log - If you want to mention the item then quote its reference number which can be seen on the top left of the trackable's home page, it always starts with TB****. Welcome to the game! MrsB Arr ok thank you. I will remember that... Ive been cachin mad the last 2 days and even took my god son with me. He is my new partner in crime. Loving the fun, never knew this was such a big thing. Thank you all.... See you out there Quote Link to comment
dr belasco Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 anybody wanna adopt a brummie Quote Link to comment
+Fudgeman Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I'm happy to help anyone in the Bournemouth/Poole/Christchurch areas. Andy (Fudgeman) Quote Link to comment
Curlygirly Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hi there I am a newbie to geocashing living just south of Birmingham in Redditch. There seems to be a wealth of caches right on my door step. I found my first one today and have logged my find. Hope I've done it right! Anyone wishing to share their knowledge and give me some tips??? Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hi there I am a newbie to geocashing living just south of Birmingham in Redditch. There seems to be a wealth of caches right on my door step. I found my first one today and have logged my find. Hope I've done it right! Anyone wishing to share their knowledge and give me some tips??? Looking at your profile... Yep, one cache logged with a nice humorous sentence too (not something dull like, "Logged using my XXXXX mobile device" or the dreaded, "TFTC") so congratulations on becoming a geocacher. If you have anything specific you want to ask about then it's better to start a new topic than add it into this thread. MrsB Quote Link to comment
Curlygirly Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Thanks MrsB. Having trouble finding time to go and do more but I def had the bug. I'm off on my hols to Devon next week so going to make some time for at least one cache :-) Curly xx Quote Link to comment
+Jacaru & Wemnog Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 At least one!! I hope that you manage to do more than that, otherwise you will get home and be wishing you had done more, if you are anything like me anyway. Have a good holiday. Quote Link to comment
HolleyR Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Team of two (Me and my boyfriend, 19 and 26) Happy to help any newbie cachers in Redditch or the surrounding area. We usually go on the weekends only though! Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 A quick bump for this topic... The Blorenges are always happy to help out any new cachers in our corner of SE Wales or the south Gloucestershire area. MrsB Quote Link to comment
I! Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'd happily volunteer to help newbies in the Gloucester/Cheltenham area, but I seem to upset people with my honest logs: so, unless you want to join the NTFTC revolution, perhaps I'd not be a good mentor! Quote Link to comment
+Lazerus101 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Total newbie here in Southampton, but I have already tracked down my first couple of caches. Quote Link to comment
twirlydoughnut Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Hellooooo I am a bit new to this too, have already asked a couple of questions in other areas of the forum, but most of it seems to be aimed at the USA so thought would come down right to the bottom to the UK page I have found a few most whilst out with friends, have 2 fellow cachers who have shown me the ropes and have also introduced a couple of friends to it too Now the kids go back to school all of them by next monday, and tho I have a four legged friend who is a fab cacher, I am a bit nervous going out on my own into the countryside. I get full of "what ifs?" which I know is silly but it really puts a cloud over what I am doing. The 2 friends who cache regular both have other stuff to do too, so are not always available to come out to play when I can lol so am really looking for some other fellow cachers to come out to play I am based in Kent but do drive, but mon to fri am clock watching because of the school run will be waiting in anticipation Jane Quote Link to comment
Jenn1609 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 hi i'm a newbie from north east england went out on sunday for my first geo cache and no such luck went looking for five around my local area and only found one has any one got any advice you can give me ? Cheers Jenn Quote Link to comment
+Lydford Locators Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hellooooo The 2 friends who cache regular both have other stuff to do too, so are not always available to come out to play when I can lol so am really looking for some other fellow cachers to come out to play I am based in Kent but do drive, but mon to fri am clock watching because of the school run will be waiting in anticipation Jane Can I suggest going to some family friendly events to meet some local cachers. I met another mum at a local picnic event a couple of years ago and now we regularly go caching together when the children are at school. We've even been known to take the children with us sometimes! Sandra Quote Link to comment
twirlydoughnut Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hellooooo The 2 friends who cache regular both have other stuff to do too, so are not always available to come out to play when I can lol so am really looking for some other fellow cachers to come out to play I am based in Kent but do drive, but mon to fri am clock watching because of the school run will be waiting in anticipation Jane Can I suggest going to some family friendly events to meet some local cachers. I met another mum at a local picnic event a couple of years ago and now we regularly go caching together when the children are at school. We've even been known to take the children with us sometimes! Sandra Hi Sandra Thanks for the reply, I know there is a camping event soon but we are already busy that weekend, then there is an evening meet at end of Sept which I am hoping to attend. other than that I dont know of any events in my local area, or where to find such things I have taken my children with me to every cache I have found so far, they love it. Be nice to carry it on when they at school tho Jane Quote Link to comment
+purple_pineapple Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hellooooo The 2 friends who cache regular both have other stuff to do too, so are not always available to come out to play when I can lol so am really looking for some other fellow cachers to come out to play I am based in Kent but do drive, but mon to fri am clock watching because of the school run will be waiting in anticipation Jane Can I suggest going to some family friendly events to meet some local cachers. I met another mum at a local picnic event a couple of years ago and now we regularly go caching together when the children are at school. We've even been known to take the children with us sometimes! Sandra Hi Sandra Thanks for the reply, I know there is a camping event soon but we are already busy that weekend, then there is an evening meet at end of Sept which I am hoping to attend. other than that I dont know of any events in my local area, or where to find such things I have taken my children with me to every cache I have found so far, they love it. Be nice to carry it on when they at school tho Jane depending upon where in kent you are, the South East is fairly well-off for events! Kent, Surrey and Sussex all have monthly meets, there is a camping event coming up which you know about, and there MAY be some events on 10/10/10 (just cos we can!). Finally, for the real loonies, there is a possible camping event in Sussex over the new year weekend - bring the thermals! A search for events on GC.com should bring up some close(ish) to home! Quote Link to comment
+Team Noodles Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 A search for events on GC.com should bring up some close(ish) to home! or go here and click Calendar : GAGB Quote Link to comment
+hazumu Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I seem to have got the hang of things now so if anyone in birminham (great barr) area want a hand e-mail me, I have days off midweek and weekends Quote Link to comment
+clotguy Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) Hi! been doing this for a few months now and totally addicted! based in Macclesfield / Cheshire. Started off using google maps, then iphone to find caches, but have just bought a Garmin etrex, (just waiting for it to arrive!!!) and would LOVE it if there was someone I could ask stupid questions about how to use it! thanks! would only probably be a few emails until i get used to it visit http://www.nwcaching.co.uk/forum/ we don't bite and the NW extends to Macc easily, I'm in Congleton but work in Macc Edited September 1, 2010 by clotguy Quote Link to comment
twirlydoughnut Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Hellooooo The 2 friends who cache regular both have other stuff to do too, so are not always available to come out to play when I can lol so am really looking for some other fellow cachers to come out to play I am based in Kent but do drive, but mon to fri am clock watching because of the school run will be waiting in anticipation Jane Can I suggest going to some family friendly events to meet some local cachers. I met another mum at a local picnic event a couple of years ago and now we regularly go caching together when the children are at school. We've even been known to take the children with us sometimes! Sandra Hi Sandra Thanks for the reply, I know there is a camping event soon but we are already busy that weekend, then there is an evening meet at end of Sept which I am hoping to attend. other than that I dont know of any events in my local area, or where to find such things I have taken my children with me to every cache I have found so far, they love it. Be nice to carry it on when they at school tho Jane depending upon where in kent you are, the South East is fairly well-off for events! Kent, Surrey and Sussex all have monthly meets, there is a camping event coming up which you know about, and there MAY be some events on 10/10/10 (just cos we can!). Finally, for the real loonies, there is a possible camping event in Sussex over the new year weekend - bring the thermals! A search for events on GC.com should bring up some close(ish) to home! oohh thanks, didn't know there was another forum for GB I am based in Rochester in Kent, the camping one would of been good, not had the tent out this year but as said already got plans, hey ho...really hope to attend the one end of sept tho Off to Capstone today to try to find 2 caches there - wish me luck lol Jane Quote Link to comment
+MMattyK Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 If any newbie, or indeed non-newbie in the Swindon area of Wiltshire would like assistance, give me a shout (or email lol) Quote Link to comment
+Bradfordgull Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Im in Exeter, Devon. I have found about 30 now but looking for new friends in the area to go out caching with. Also thinking of placing my own caches between Exeter and Exmouth/Barnstaple. Be good to hear from people who fancy an evening / day out caching. E-mail me if you want Bradfordgull@gmail.com Cheers Simon Quote Link to comment
TacticalTotty Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 If anyone is around North Cambridge way I am hoping to get out for my first cache this weekend. Between St Ives and Ely to begin with! Quote Link to comment
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