 Don't Do This! #8: The Neighbors Won't Mind
A cache by Your Worst Nightmare Hidden: 4/5/2009
Size:  (Regular) Difficulty:  Terrain:  (1 is easiest, 5 is hardest)
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Please see
Don’t Do This! #0: Scratch that- DO THIS FIRST! (GC1HNB9)
for more information.
Yes, this is a front yard hide. Yes, the owners have given explicit
permission. Practice your high quality caching here and leave
things just as you found them. Bring the kids; this is both a great
cache and a super photo opportunity.
11/8/09 Update:
The property owners (my parents) have communicated the cache
location and purpose to all the neighbors, all of whom are
intrigued and a little tickled to be "in on the secret". If you see
some locals be friendly. They'll probably be friendly back.
A Little Background
I’m a dog lover. I don’t have any of my own but I
love other people’s dogs, especially when they are barking at
me to stay off their lawn. What I love even more on a cache hunt is
the thrill of being mistaken for a Peeping Tom, a burglar casing
someone’s house or just a plain old trespasser. It’s
why we all play, really, for the thrill!
Let’s be honest; you love it too. You know you do because
there are hundreds of these hides in the area with thousands of
finds logged on them. You don’t look forward to a simple
public property cache under a lamp post skirt or a secluded hide
with a view the same way you do a homeowner and his friends Smith
and Wesson. The fun is in having the neighbors see you trample
their flowers and rifling through their mailbox.
Here’s your opportunity for one more of the same. Don’t
worry about the Rottweiler, the owner keeps him indoors
occasionally, next to the ammo. I’m pretty sure the neighbors
won’t mind.
Frown-O-Meter™ Rating: 4
What’s Wrong With It?
In a game where the goal is to get your tush out and on the trail,
having a cache in a neighborhood seems about as far from the intent
as one could get. But really: this is someone’s front yard
we’re caching in here, not the back 40. Could we get this to
stop? Please? If nothing else, think of the neighbors.
They’re all muggles anyway.
How Do You Fix That Again?
If you just HAVE to hide it in the front yard, plaster that
information and the owner’s agreement all over the cache
description. Better yet, hide it in a location that is out of
sight, easily accessible without trespass and has no possible way
of casting suspicion on the cacher. I did all these things for this
hide. Remember, people don’t read the description until
it’s too late.
Better Choices in the Area
Get your rear out of the neighborhood and go exploring.
Here’s a few worth the trip
- GC1NCCG, Splendid Series (there are several of
these)
- GCTEAZ, Taking a Drive on Old 395 (series, if you just
love
drive-ups)
- GC1BR1Z, Old Glory (still in a neighborhood, but just out
of
earshot)
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 September 29, 2009 by The Lost Clan (5704 found)
Oh my! How cool is this one! I certainly hope the neighbors won't mind!
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September 29, 2009 by trixxster (2889 found)
Loving this series! oxxo The location was awesome, and yes, as a favor to the neighbors, we set off the dog alarm!
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 September 16, 2009 by escomag (308 found)
Happened to notice that a coin was dropped in this cache. So I swapped it out for one I found in Oregon. I love to see new geocoins.As stated, a nice, very easy, front yard cache. Thanks
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September 13, 2009 by lulu499 (5738 found)
Up in north county with LegoCollin after his hockey game grabbing a few caches. It was a numbers day for us so this one helped a lot. SL TFTC!
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August 29, 2009 by condor man (7027 found)
Out and about on this very hot day picking up some loose caches around town.
I have not tried this one for the simple fact that front yard caches are not my cup of tea.
After reading a few of the logs it seems like you don't really have to be up in someone's buisness or bushes.
I made my way over and it was true. Made a quick find with one of my favorite containers. Great container in a container!
This seemed like the perfect place to leave a geocoin. Thanks for the fun.
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Current Time: 2/9/2010 7:25:58 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (3:25 AM GMT)
Last Updated: 11/8/2009 7:29:00 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (3:29 AM GMT)
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