[Az-Geocaching] Clueless Newbie

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On Fri, 9 Aug 2002 17:14:33 -0700 Joanna Strohn <joanna@msn.com> wrote:

> Many thanks for the warm welcome. With the
> thunderboomers hovering over the
> park that was going to be my first exploration,
> I think I'll have to put off
> my first search effort.

> Don't worry there are cacher's in the rain

> I've been doing some looking around on the web,
> but there really isn't that
> much there for the completely clueless newbie.
> For example, what kind of
> goodies does one leave?

the best Item to leave is one equal to the value of what you take, my rule...
most items can be bought at the dime store, then after a few caches just start
moving the items around..

 I make hand-dyed scarves, for example. Would these be a good goodie? YES 

> I haven't found anyplace that has photos of
> caches. I read about Tupperware,
> but I have no clue how they may be hidden.

 under rocks, under branches, under bushes
most cache containers are placed in an area that fits them Urban caches are
Altoids for the most part country caches are Ammo Cans or Tupperware
like the site states not expensive...

Do I have to climb trees? none that I am aware of but there are caches in
trees  
Wade swamps? in ARIZONA

Do a dance and chant? only when the bateries run low

Turn my dogs into retrievers? no but can make good caching companions
> 
> I got my GPS at Wal-Mart. I know they don't
> have any PC cables there (I looked). Any other place in Tucson that might
have cables?

Any Maps n More store or REI 
What about paper maps? And what about mapping software? I use Delorme works
well with my Magellan 315 from Target

 When I need a map I go to one of the online sites so I don't have anything
that is new. Recommendations?
> 
>   -- Joanna, Clueless in Tucson, aka WingRider

Don't worry about being Clueless there are caches that will make even the
pro's feel like a deaf bat

and an offer if you ever get to the Valley of the Sun I/We will go caching
with ya..


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