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  • 01/24/2005 at 12:58 am #1720167
    John Robie

      I am tring to get started in this sport. The problems I have are 1) I don’t have a GPS 2) I work second shift 3) I usally work 6 days a week. Can anyone help me?

      01/24/2005 at 1:02 am #1740244
      jjjtba

        Well…..you really need a gps….the rest can be worked around.

        01/24/2005 at 1:54 am #1740245
        river_rat

          2nd shift is ideal……i used to work 2nd…went to bed right after work, got up at 6….had the whole day to screw around.

          01/24/2005 at 1:58 am #1740246
          brkster

            If you work second shift, you might be able to sneak a nearby cache or two in the morning before you go to work or maybe during part of the one day a week you have off. Of course it’s lots easier without a foot and a half of snow, but this is only for a few weeks out of the year. I agree..get a GPS..Garmin has some models that run for $100.00 or less that may be a good place to start, to see if you really enjoy the sport. If things work out, you can always buy ‘upwards’ later on.

            01/24/2005 at 1:06 pm #1740247
            Mama Fishcacher

              I agree – 2nd shift is great for caching! You never have to worry about the short days in the winter, or being out with all the swarms of mosquitos at dusk in the summer. And the chance to get out and go for a walk before work is a great stress reliever.

              You can find GPS units for just under $100. (Garmin makes one the everyone calls “The Yellow eTrex” that routinely sells right around $100.) You could check eBay for some great deals too.

              Welcome!

              ~Mama Fishcacher

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