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Us hunters are the one’s with the weapons. 😯 Just saying. 😯

And all tongue in cheek, but certainly something to think about. As both a hunter & cacher, I certainly see both sides of this. Hunters like cachers come in various flavors and what seems “their right” may certainly infringe on what the other thinks is “their right”.

Blaze orange is definately a great recommendation. I’ve cached on public lands during the bow season and have accidently walked right up to hunters in their stands. Best approach is to silently acknowledge them and just keep moving about your business. From a hunter’s perspective, don’t stop to have a conversation – just keep on moving.

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Just listing the cache for reference.
The Witches House GC9EF4

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I suppose I could drop it and then pick it up via my family account and get it miles both ways. 😯

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Just post them on one of the other listing sites instead of GC.com

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@sweetlife wrote:

Woo Hoo, I hope its mine that you still have with you.

Correct. I was going to send it to the east coast, but decided I’m going to go way past that with it.

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Heading to Belguim the first week in November. I have one “racer” in my possesion that is going to hop the pond, but would be willing to take others also if you can get them near the Fox Valley for pickup.

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Congratulations. That’s definately an interesting challenge and one that seems very fitting for you. Even more exciting to get the FTF along with the milestone.

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Congratulations. Traveling the BakRdz is always an adventure and you always seem to make the most of it. Great stories, great photos, and great adventures just as caching is supposed to be.

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Opposed.

I don’t believe the mission of the WGA includes being an email forwarder. I also don’t believe the WGA should be in this “business”.

I also don’t think an online petition to force the issue is appropriate considering those that maintain the site are all volunteers.

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The following are some “tips” that have served me well over the last few years when asking for help on various puzzles.

1) GC # / Cache Name Provide both for the CO as I’ve learned from being a puzzle CO myself. This is also great for when a CO responds a few days (or weeks) later and I’m trying to reacquaint myself with which cache it was.
2) What I have assumed about the puzzle type (i.e. it’s an anagram, it’s a soduko, it’s a math puzzle, it’s a trivia puzzle, etc.)
3) What have I tried? Include specifics as applicable because this helps the CO determine if there are multiple sources of information, the math is flawed, the geochecker isn’t working, etc. (I’ve run into all of the above)
4) Ask specific questions. If the question is specific to a particular digit(s) of the solve, please provide the details behind it including any website used, math used, etc. This really helps the CO get right to the point and lets them focus on exactly the portion I’m struggling with.
5) Be as specific as possible when emailing the CO. They are certainly willing to help, but without knowing what I’ve tried, what I’ve assumed, etc. they can’t provide much help.
6) Write a note to the cache page when you solve it and the solve is fresh in your head. Obviously try to avoid spoilers, but feel free to claim victory of the solve prior to actually finding it. I’ve actually had CO’s from outside my normal caching area thank me for the log and allow me to log the puzzle in abstentia (I don’t take the finds, but it shows a little courtesy goes a long way)
7) Be courteous. If you’re group logging a puzzle cache, provide the CO with the common courtesy of telling them (via the log) “XYZ solved it, ABC found it first, but we had a great time caching as a group today.” I’ve had my kids / dad do this when they’re along with me when we find a puzzle they didn’t solve. To me it’s just another courtesy note to acknowledge what really happened.

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@Hardinfam wrote:

Have you ever considered some us can’t simply go because of other consideration(like disability or limited funds for trapsing around Green Bay?)

This is a constant problem for me. I have puzzles solved all over the US and some abroad. There are also caches up in trees that I’d like to get, but I’m not a good / confident climber.

If I had infinite funds and time, I’d be able to travel to some very unique places and experience some very cool caches. I don’t, so I have to live within my means and accept the fact that I can’t find all the caches I’d like to.

I can empathise with the disability as I know a few cachers that are handicapped in some form. These people make the most of it, but know their limits and exclude the caches that are outside their limits.

I also think Zuma provides great advice
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Only do the puzzles that you enjoy doing. This is a recreational activity, and if the puzzle is causing you more angst than joy, move along and do a different puzzle.

There are a number of puzzles in the area that I’ve been unable to crack because I’m just not very musically inclined. So be it – I move on to others that I do enjoy.

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@rattledbox wrote:

I have mine built and ready to go !!!!

Sure. I post my secret weapon on Facebook and now it’s showing up here. That does look pretty fun though. Maybe a new event????? I wonder how many of these we could find at the local thrift stores?

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Looks like I might be heading across the pond in a few weeks which should be good for some miles.

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@f1rebirds wrote:

Five states in 12 hrs!

I remember watching this as it unfolded. Two teams gunning for the FTF and it was fun to see. That is one heck of an accomplishment.

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@labrat_wr wrote:

Hmm, if you allow virtual logging on a travel bug

I’ve noticed a lot of that lately.

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