I for one really do like the way caches here in Maine are set up and would rather not see it get like this http://www.nefga.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=9398#9398

I can't see much enjoyment in that type of caching. If there are that many caches in a small area like that who needs a GPSr ? There must be a cache in every possible hiding spot already. I noticed one cacher listed 1700 finds and 230 caches hidden. How can anyone properly maintain that many caches? No wonder we have trouble trying to log our few cache finds on the weekends. I hope Maine cachers keep placing caches with a purpose and not just for numbers. We don.t need a cache behind every tree in Maine.

My thoughts exactly, yop....

I would rather cache up here in Maine / New Hampshire (New England Area) because the caches seem to be put out with some thought, whether it be for a scenic picture, a piece of history, or just something that you may pass by every day and never really stop to investigate. :) :)

I'm with my Maine geo-pals on this one. Having just done a few caches while visiting family in Florida, I found the biggest challenge to be finding some in the ongoing list of caches in the area that would have any value and meaning for me. I did manage to find a couple in parks that were decent. I also found one on a train engine - yep - first attempt!! I think my Old 470 experience helped me with that one - LOL. I approached it with sheer determination and confidence - heehee.

I vote for caching in Maine - or at least Maine, NH, Vermont. The journey along the path to find the cache is really why I do this. So for me increasing numbers means increased exercise!

I'll bet a great many of these were micro "caches", and I've expressed my feelings on the proliferation of micros in this forum before. Placing micro "caches" behind signs, under light posts, etc., IS NOT CACHING in my opinion.

RULOST2? and I spent the last 2 days on an excellent caching trip in the Boothbay Harbor area. It's a beautiful area, and we REALLY enjoyed seeing to many interesting parks, isolated coves, and scenic vistas. THAT is what caching is about, in my not so humble opinion...

I vote for caching in Maine - or at least Maine, NH, Vermont. The journey along the path to find the cache is really why I do this. So for me increasing numbers means increased exercise!

I've visited some EXCELENT caches in New Brunswick and highly recommend caching there. St. John is onky 4 hours from Bangor, and motels are cheap (plus you get the echange discount!)

Go to Canada!

And Vermont is nice also...

The ones I did while in Quebec were for the most part just like here. Except for the part where some were written in french. I don't vouly vous too well if you know what I mean. Definitly makes for a challenge. Happy trails all.

I'm hoping that's one thing we get fron this site - to promote good hides and caching practices to those starting out, and to remind each other what it can become if we hide caches soley for the purpose of caching. It's fun to watch the numbers, but if we start hiding caches just to help up each others find count, it's just not the same game. Even if they were all great caches, I would not want one every 528 feet.

I'm hoping that's one thing we get fron this site - to promote good hides and caching practices to those starting out, and to remind each other what it can become if we hide caches soley for the purpose of caching. It's fun to watch the numbers, but if we start hiding caches just to help up each others find count, it's just not the same game. Even if they were all great caches, I would not want one every 528 feet.

Sheesh! Anyone who has done your "Battleship" cache KNOWS that you're not into "quick finds"! :D

about micros and regular caches. I've cached in Maine, NH, NY, and Canada and have found great caches in each area and also meaningless caches in each place. There is a micro in Rochester, NY in front of a restaurant, that was challenging and fun. It is a VERY busy place and it's hilarious reading the logs to see what people went through to be unnoticed while getting the cache and signing the log. And I don't care for urban caches. But, I have seen other micros that I saw no point to as well as regular caches that were just "there", with no other purpose than to be a "number." With the low density of caches in Maine, you try to do all of those nearby before traveling longer distances. When I'm in NY or Canada, where there seem to be many more in a smaller area, I pick and choose based on the descriptions hoping to find some interesting places. I guess it goes back to "why" the cache was placed...a great view, a great hike, a nice preserve or park. Why do you want people to visit your cache? Hopefully you can get an idea of this in the cache description and it makes the search more enjoyable.

I've just been reading the geocaching.com forums about the bomb scares in Indiana (http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=82906&st=0) and California (http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=83052). Someone found a cache or saw "suspicious activity" at a cache location and decided to call the police, who in turn call the bomb squad to blow the cache up. Reading things like this make me really glad of the nice rural caches we have in our neck of the woods. It also makes me want to be really careful when I do cache in the city! :)

Oh man! My mother has been telling me this would become dangerous :eek: I hate it when she's right! LOL

I have also heard stories about people using the GPS approach to coordinate drug/money exchanges. Another unfortunate use of technology!

I must say, I have visited the Queen City cache in Bangor several times (without success!) and wonder each time when someone from the Federal Building that is adjacent to it is going to come out and ask me what I am doing. So far, it hasn't happened, but I can only imagine that there are a number of people who are wondering what is going on.

Oh man! My mother has been telling me this would become dangerous :eek: I hate it when she's right! LOL
I have also heard stories about people using the GPS approach to coordinate drug/money exchanges. Another unfortunate use of technology!
I must say, I have visited the Queen City cache in Bangor several times (without success!) and wonder each time when someone from the Federal Building that is adjacent to it is going to come out and ask me what I am doing. So far, it hasn't happened, but I can only imagine that there are a number of people who are wondering what is going on.

I felt the same way when I "found" that micro in the lamp oost at the Wendy's in Newport. Sheesh! I felt sure someone would see me and be certain that I was involved in a drug deal.

I'd much rather be out in the woods behind a group of trees...
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I felt the same way when I "found" that micro in the lamp oost at the Wendy's in Newport. Sheesh! I felt sure someone would see me and be certain that I was involved in a drug deal.

I'd much rather be out in the woods behind a group of trees...
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What I do in a case like that is not even look at the person and say I'm waiting for a good signal, then hold it up to my ear.... THAT is something that most people believe. Tell them you are hunting for tupperware in the woods (or in this case, a parking lot) and you will have some men in white coats come visit you. :eek:

That is perfect - LOL!!

Jen, That is by far the best (and funniest) idea I have ever heard presented on this website. I WILL use that if I'm ever questioned about what I'm doing wandering around in circles. Thanks....

What I do in a case like that is not even look at the person and say I'm waiting for a good signal, then hold it up to my ear.... THAT is something that most people believe. Tell them you are hunting for tupperware in the woods (or in this case, a parking lot) and you will have some men in white coats come visit you. :eek:

I gotta admit that - on several occasions - we've had people come up and ask "are you lost?". Any ideas for a comeback are welcome! We ALL know how difficult it is to explain geocaching to a geomuggle...
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