> 1) How did you get introduced to Geo Caching?
My husband decided we should look for a cache while on vacation. He
can't remember where he first heard about geocaching...might have been
slashdot???
> 2) How long have you been a Geo Cacher?
April 2001 was our first.
> 3) What is your present GPS'r?
Mine is an eTrex. Kev has a 12
> a) What was your first GPS'r?
Kev's 12 was our first...we had to share...that didn't last long!
> b) How many units have you owned?
2
> c) What unit(s) would you recommend to new cachers?
I love my eTrex...very simple! But we use Kev's 12 (since it does
averaging) for hiding our caches.
> 4) How long did it take to locate your first cache?
At least on hour! We didn't have a compass...and there was SNOW!!!!
> 5) What has been your most memorable cache?
Our first!
> a) Why?
We were on vacation in New England, took us forever to find and we
learned A LOT!
> 6) What has been your least favorite cache?
Bass-Ackwards Cache!
a) Why?
Couldn't find it! Was very tiring and a bit dangerous!
> 7) What factors dictate which cache you go looking for?
The written description of the cache really clinches it for me...if it
sounds boring, I'm not as likely to try.
> 8) How many other Geo Cachers have you met while on a caching hunt?
Actually cache hunting (not including the evening at REI) 2 other teams
> 9) Has that meeting changed the way you cache?
Hmmmm...no, not really.
> 10) When unable to locate a cache how long do you search?
Usually about an hour...depends on how Kev's patience is holding up!
> a) How many attempts before logging a no-find?
I've only had one official "no find"
> b) Do you contact the cache owner for help?
Nope
> c) Do you ask other cachers for help?
Haven't yet...
> 11) When driving around are you tempted to go and look again at caches
> you have found before?
Ya, sometimes. I love to read logs!
> 12) What has been the best trinket in a cache?
My favorite trinket is the lizard keychain from Place Tup Top! I WORKED
for that keychain! Carry it everywhere with me!
> 13) What has been the worst trinket in a cache?
Any instrument of fire.
> 14) Do you leave a signature item?
No...
a) Are you considering your own?
Have been considering one for some time...should make a bunch one of
these days!
> b) Who has the most notable?
Team Sand Dollar, OF COURSE!:) (Gonna miss seeing those in the caches!)
> 15) When in a populated area waiting to retrieve a cache what things do
> you do to pass the time?
Make out! Hahahaha! We usually just kind of chill and enjoy the
view/area.
> a) While waiting what was the worst thing to have happen?
No bad experiences so far!
> b) What has been the best thing?
Hmmm....don't really have an answer
> 16) Do you practice Cache in Trash out?
YES!!!
Team desertSol
Chelby & Kevin
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Kiva and Lancer (German Shepherds)
Apache Junction, AZ
www.desertsol.com/~chelby/geocaching
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