This is something I started writing over a year ago for some reason or another. I got most of the way through it, then set it aside. I stumbled across it again recently and decided to finish it up.
It's a partially serious/partially tongue-in-cheek article/paper/guide. Overall it's purpose is to be educational, especially to new cachers, or as a refresher for those who've been around the cache block. The ideas and opinions contained therein are my own. Read it if you wish, or ignore it completely. I just decided to make it available to the public at large.
Comments are welcome, positive or negative. It's always going to be a work in progress, though how often I revise it is up in the air.
Thanks to ggaonline.org for hosting it for me.
One last (and hopefully unnecessary) note: I started this on my own as an individual, well before my election to the Steering Committee. As such, I'm releasing it as an individual person, not as a member of the SC. Additionally, it should NOT be construed as something from or advocated by the SC. All questions/comments/gripes/etc should be directed to/at me.
I would add one other suggestion for getting good coordinates when placing a cache -- I always check the coordinates I get in the field on Google Earth. It's not always possible to do that, particularly for caches in the woods (the top of one tree looks pretty much like another) but for urban caches it can be very helpful.
Jason, Sorry I haven't met you yet,but I do want you to know what an informative Guide you've written. It probably should be " required reading " for all beginning geocachers. The items I see most abused or neglected would definitely have to be, 1]NOT Seeking permission ( nor even caring )for caches on private property, and 2] not learning how to arrive at the correct coordinates for a cache! Just my 2 cents worth! Poppoppig
Posts: 136 | Location: Forsyth,Ga | Registered: November 27, 2007
