Originally Posted by
Maine-iac_Mom
Hi! Does anyone keep their OWN Geocaching journal/scrapbook? I'm thinking of having my kids each keep a journal to put a simple map of the cache with the town and date as well as 1-2 photos, journaling about the hike or walk, and maybe even a drawing of something they see along the way. If you keep a journal, could you post a photo? description?
I've never kept a journal . . . but from geocaching with Hiram I can tell you more than a few tall tales.
Actually this is a great idea . . . I always try to jot down a few notes about my geocaching experience. When you fill out the on-line logs after finding the cache I always feel as though it makes the experience more meaningful for both the seeker and the hider if you can relate your experience, show a pic, etc. I mean to say I love it when someone relates how much they liked or disliked the cache, problems with the cache, something that happened to them on the way in (some time look up my Win or Lose cache and read Upsalquitch's experience . . . this single entry alone still makes me laugh every time I read it) -- to me this is what makes placing caches so rewarding -- reading about the cacher's experiences.
Of course, some caches are much more memorable than others . . . I mean after doing your 25th GRC in a row you might not have a lot to say about the cache or location (although I will readily admit some folks like Cache Maine and others try to place their GRCs that they have placed in the past in some scenic areas) . . . and then there are caches that have quite a story . . . but not in a good way . . . such as a certain cache in the Ellsworth Area that shall remain nameless . . . however, even then it was quite the experience for this geocacher and one I will not soon forget.
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