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       Finding-Vs-Hiding
       By: Griff Grof Date: January 13, 2014, 10:44 am
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       Just wondering what people's thoughts are on this.
       I've hidden 72 caches, most of which are my Westcote Wander and
       Snowshill Scramble loops, and found 1600.
       Often I get the urge to just send them all for adoption as
       maintenance is a constant issue. But I think there's nothing
       more satisfying than being a cache owner, especially if your
       caches are good hides in nice areas. As a cache owner, I've read
       many logs that have put a smile on my face and my caches have
       accumulated 440 favourite points. So you could argue that you
       benefit more from hiding; you're making peoples' days - and the
       process involves you walking routes you know are nice.
       But, on the other hand, being a cache owner of so many caches
       does take so much time away from finding; I would probably be a
       good 200-300 finds (at least) greater without all the hassle of
       planning and maintaining. Finding is the point of the game, you
       visit new areas and experience new things. It's why we do
       Geocaching - it's great fun!
       So this is where I am: I have found 44 caches so far this year.
       I could have gone yesterday/Saturday but I was far too
       overloaded with assignments  :( I did say I was going to focus
       on finding this year to try to get to push to 2500... BUT I've
       chosen a route, a little out of area, but not too far either,
       ready to place a new series. I believe it's a good enough route
       to completely blow WW and SS out of the picture, and I've got
       some very exciting ideas for the caches... My third solo series
       has been a long time coming! I believe I made a mistake
       releasing SS in the winter, therefore I'd send them for review
       late July.
       Can you enjoy Geocaching as much if you're just finding - or do
       you need to hide too - which do YOU think is better? I'm
       currently undecided.
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