how many chances do you give a cache

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The SBI
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how many chances do you give a cache

Post by The SBI » 20 February 09 9:26 pm

I've recently set a cache that is haveing numerous muggle problems,
The cache is camoflaged as an every day object, but the muggles seem not to notice the fact that it is securely attached to its location, and is actually filled with a note pad and pencil,
Since it was published I've had to replace the cache 5 times, and it could well have gone walk abouts again,

How many times would you give a cache before you gave up on it?

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Post by Papa Bear_Left » 20 February 09 9:32 pm

Unless the area was really, really special, probably about three times fewer than you have!

It might be time for a change in the hiding method, especially if it's been found by kids, who'll show off their find to their friends, and the friends of their friends, and...

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Post by Gunn Parker » 20 February 09 10:31 pm

HI
I'd have to agree. If it has been lost this many times it either needs a new type of container that is less easily found or if the spot is not really that good then move it to a new spot.

If the location is worth pursuing then try to come up with some thing different with the container.

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Post by The Spindoctors » 22 February 09 10:44 pm

Like baseball - three strikes and you're out.

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Post by forthferalz » 23 February 09 1:09 am

at first it was going to be one but i've settled on live and learn - two and i try to make it a bit better hide on the next go. this applies as much to other factors like water and possums as muggles.

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Post by Bundyrumandcoke » 23 February 09 7:03 am

I had a hide that went missing/ got damaged 3 times. I changed location in the park, and it has survived unscathed for a year or so.

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Post by Bunya » 23 February 09 5:29 pm

Spindoc Bob wrote:Like baseball - three strikes and you're out.
Or as Goldfinger said "Once is Happenstance. Twice is Coincidence. The third time it's Enemy action".

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