- Here are the first log entrys from some of the SLAGA members. Lucky Duck February 2, 2003 by Happykraut (515 found) Went back for the second time. This time I was armed with the correct coordinants. Only a .15 mi. hike this time around compared to an over 2 mi. loop this morning. This was my fifth find today. Put in a nickel and took a lucky penny. Fun,fun,fun February 2, 2003 by Happykraut (515 found) I'm hooked. Just bought this GPS a few days ago and almost walked up to the cache without the GPS on my first find yesterday. Today I went to Woodland Park with all the confidence in the world. There wasn't a smidgeon of doubt in my mind that I would not find the cache. WRONG. I walked around in the middle of this muddy cornfield,ankledeep, forever (GPS showed I was within one foot). Boy was I shocked. Came home and found out that I programmed the wrong coordinates into it. I WILL be back. Thanks [view this log on a separate page] Pray for the USA September 1, 2001 by BruceS (3403 found) This was our first cache. Think the kids are hooked. Took nothing left a log entry October 16, 2001 by nyisutter (177 found) Thanks for introducing us to Geocaching. It was a lot of fun. This was our second try at trying to find the cache, the first was without a GPS. Didn't know we had so many trails back there and thought I could do it. With the GPS it was easy to find. Took the phone card and flag sticker. Left a Rich Mullins CD and a prayer card. Took picture of the family. October 20, 2001 by MrB (209 found) Second try of the day and first find. Spotted the container from the trail easily so I put some more leaves and twigs on top when I left. Took the Yo-Yo and left a pocket atlas. Also took one of the New Testaments because there was too much stuff in the box and the lid wouldn't close. November 28, 2001 by K-TEAM (1293 found) K-TEAM FRIST CACHE,HAD A LOT OF FUN. TOOK A PIC AND TOOK A TOY, LEFT A TOY. THANKS FOR THE NICE CACHE!!! KORY & KEVIN Greensfelder 1 February 16, 2001 by SCHAPE (57 found) MY FIRST FIND. No problem. Took cigar and left gold dollar. SCHAPE & MB Queeny Park Deer Run March 1, 2001 by Mean Gene (839 found) Good job! This was my first geocache. My family and I found it in late March but never logged my visit on the Geocaching site until now. We did not get to the treasure soon enough and only found some rocks. Thanks for teaching my kids that four letter French word - ciel. We signed the logs and took our picture. It was this cache that gave me the idea for Pirates' Treasure. Thanks. - Mean Gene Old Mission Dam (California) March 16, 2002 by goshhawk (629 found) My first cache! Went with my son and enjoyed the hike and the scenery. I am here on vacation from Missouri and was very impressed with the park and the dam. Found cache on my own, although my son had previously spotted it. Started to rain while I was writing in your logbook, but otherwise the day was very pleasant. Took nothing from the cache- left a calling card. Good adventure K96 Bike Path November 29, 2002 by The Brawny Bear (1000 found) This was really our first cache! We are visiting friends here in Wichita and decided that for some Thanksgiving fun we would all go Geocaching! It was exciting for the kids and now they are hooked! We found Ready Teddy travel bug and will place in the St. Louis area. Left - Air Force Key Chain and Free Video Card Took - Ready Teddy travel bug!! Blood Cache November 1, 2001 by RGS (1183 found) I just got my GPS last Sunday so I wanted to try it out. Your cache was the first one I picked out and found it with no problems. Nothing in, nothing out, just wanted the practice. I just registered today on geocaching.com so I'm 5 days late with this posting. All Wound Up December 11, 2002 by Le-roy (1054 found) This was my first findl......came within 5 Feet.Great fun and I'm now hooked. Thank You Le-roy 1000 Words Cache June 15, 2001 by myotis (1170 found) This was the first one I tried to find. I did notice the coordinates were about 50 feet off. I had a WAAS differential reading until about 50 feet before I got to it, so I am pretty sure the reading is off, but knowning it was the bridge made it easy to find. Geocache by ALW February 24, 2001 by *gln (1044 found) User's web page 1030AM Nice place and easy to find although it was very well hidden. Never knew the park there. The Container was just about full. We took the world from this one and left something to dry your eyes with. This is cache #1 for me. **Glenn & Walt, St. Louis, Mo Geocache by Doug February 12, 2001 by denali (924 found) Was in the area, so I decided to look for my 1st cache. Found cache at 10:15am on 2/12/01. Left something new and took some golf balls. Easy to find. The only problem was some pricker bushes. JCT Ghosts by Glenn & JoA August 19, 2001 by konopapw (864 found) We found our first cache! We went looking for it on Thu and all I got out of the adventure were chigger bites. Today, we went back and with some general advice from Glen, found it in 10 minutes. It was only a few feet from the tracks we left the first time. Now we know what to look for. Took: Plastic picture frame Left: Green stress ball with smiley face on it Paul & Elaine Under the Boardwalk February 5, 2001 by Strider (772 found) Nice spot, I've never been in that part of the park before, had a great time. The dogshad fun too. Stick 'em Up November 29, 2002 by GB-Cacher (718 found) This was our first cache find! Actually we were halfway to finding this the day before, but the batteries for our GPS gave out. Our first lesson learned about geo-caching! We were coming from the horse parking lot so the hike was a nice one for us. Thks! Jennifer and Dad Eddie's Money August 11, 2001 by Tim, Pam & Molly (650 found) Our first success at find a cache! Looking forward to finding more. Took nothing - left footprints! Wild Bird March 26, 2003 by Geo Jim (627 found) Just down at the corner of the block. My first official find! Watched by rather non-curious bird watcher. Chain Mail September 15, 2001 by Barramus (601 found) First cache found ! Took the guardian angel, left a smily face key chain. Nice view, the flag was at half staff. Elephant Slide August 19, 2003 by baja clan (505 found) Our very first cache attempt, and it got us into caching as a family. Kids read and solved this one and are subsequently hooked! Signed log using a different Team name. (We changed the name when we created our gc.com acct.) The stamp is just about broken in half and needs TLC. TNLN. Thanks for the fun! Fenton Microcache November 16, 2002 by dogda (517 found) First cache find with my son. We had a good time. Thanks! digda Sabino Canyon Cache January 5, 2002 by Soldiers of Fortune (430 found) Our first cache! Thanks for making it fairly easy. A great day for a hike. We took a peace sign erasure and the Black and White game. We left a plastic American flag with a stand and a cassette tape of country music. Can't wait to go out again tomorrow -Zoejuju Impress Me Cache November 13, 2003 by SWAseeker (420 found) Thanks, This was my first Cache and after walking all around it I finally found it. Good one. SWAseeker Harry's Secret Wizard Cache March 23, 2003 by I_Wear_Square_Pants (435 found) 1st cache find. Wandered around for about 15 minutes until my son decrypted the clue and we found it shortly thereafter. Ran into other geocachers near Cat Lover's Cache and shared the coordinates for this cache. Generally A Cache Here February 14 by BlueBeadMan (340 found) Hey! I have made my first find! I hope it is the first of many and it started at General Bissell's house. In what little space was available, I left one small blue bead. Enjoy! TFTC! Guiding Light January 25, 2003 by Dreicat (375 found) This was the first one we found!! Actually my husband went up & I waited in the truck by all the work trucks. The stairs are still all torn up & I wasn't sure about braving the hill. We saw another car up the hill by a house so we didn't park there. Anyway, he found it!! Took the knife, left a red votive candle. If you get hungry here go to the Becky Thatcher Restaurant. Locals, friendly service, big portions, great prices! Thanks! C Missouri's Highest August 24, 2003 by mamalu (368 found) This was my first time! I am familiar with the area so I figured it was a good place to start. I have to admit I don't have a GPS unit -- yet! I found this one anyway and it was such fun. I took my kids with me, though I think they thought I was nuts. Can't wait to do more. Impress Me Cache November 30, 2001 by Island-Dave (350 found) THIS IS THE CURRENT DIRECTIONS AND CLUE FOR THE CACHE This was the first cache that I have found. The cache has been moved by boat, truck, plane and car to some public land near the Mississippi River in Louisiana. November 18, 2001 by Island-Dave (350 found) My first cache find ever. I found this cache without the use of a GPSR and I came here by boat in the dark. The hints are all it took. I will relocate the cache in the near future. 44th Rest Cache January 18, 2002 by thunder_monk (339 found) Our very first cache....we decided to go for an easy one first.... then we didn't get there till 7:55 PM...it was pitch black and snowing and we had no GPS with us. But the clues led us to it after a bit of searching. Cache was in great shape and dry.... We signed the log book and my 13 year old could not resist the marbles and Harry Potter stones...so we took those and added a unopened hot wheel....2 wooden nickels from the Centennial celebration of Phelps County (1957) and my son put in a squishy hand?....Thanks for a great first experience and be watching for our names on other caches soon....Thunder and family Rolla, MO The Mexican August 2, 2002 by NickyRex (325 found) This was my 1st find. It was great. I picked the little soccer ball and left my Hot Wheels car. Thanks IKanFindIt, you're the best. [last edit: 8/3/2002 5:44:16 AM PST] [view this log on a separate page] August 2, 2002 by IKanFindIt! (321 found) This was our first cache found. Thanks to my buddy, NickyTRex, we had a great adventure with many more to follow. Left a Hot Wheels car (made in an M country - not Mexico, though) and took a tiny soccer ball. Thx missourimule! Suburban Oasis June 26, 2003 by deltawinner (312 found) This was my very first cache. Had a successful journey. Actually ran into another geocacher returning from the site. Took the _www.watchgeorge.com_ (http://www.watchgeorge.com) dollar as I am also watching another one and left a memo pad and golf tees. It's was an unusually cool day after 2 days of 90 degree temperatures which made it enjoyable. Forest Park Pentacache July 8, 2001 by sniper1 (288 found) Found the firest cache on 07--8-2001, but didn't have time to continue. Went back several days later with my wife and son and found the other four. This is the first time I've ever tried geocaching. My family and I enjoyed it a lot. Thnaks. The Mexican December 30, 2002 by rocksusan (215 found) This was my very first find. Somehow it seems fitting, as I visit this park on almost a weekly basis. Now every time I go I can remember my first cache. In keeping with the theme, I left a small prety rock from Mexico, and took the rattle. Thank you. Whitecliff Cache Course July 21, 2002 by missourimule (116 found) My first cache, too, as part of the Mensa group. It was a lot of fun, and the markers are very well done. I'm worn out, but the margaritas helped! July 21, 2002 by purple (169 found) User's web page My first cache! Six Mensa members enjoyed this treasure hunt. Thanks for setting it up! Rivers Edge Cache June 17, 2003 by TKLNHL & Kyd (143 found) Our first attempt and it was a success. We love this area and have become biking regulars here, but this was the first time on the walking trail. The Kyd pointed out all the wild animal tracks and is convinced they are Cougar. And, hey, why shouldn't they be? Kyd chose the Jesus is the Reason for the Season keychain and left a handy dandy flashlight. McNair Park Cache August 9, 2003 by Frostygreg (143 found) It was my first one! We loved it. Did do some hacking thru the woods. We took the plastic bug and left the elephant. had lots of fun in the garden. Noone Home February 15 by Didg Guy (135 found) Found this one in about 15 minutes with a friend. Strider stopped by and introduced himself and stayed to watch. My first find!! Larsony December 28, 2002 by rogbarn (100 found) After 81 benchmarks, this is my first geocache! It was great fun watching the GPS help me zero in on it. Found it with the help of searcher1655 and his daughter, very nice experience. I was so excited about going out to find my first cache, I forgot to bring anything with me, so I TNLN. Urban coin-can hidden in plain sight April 29, 2003 by xitaqua (98 found) Newbie. It was really cool. Took a bangok coin, left 2 costa rica coin(10 colones). I recommend this one for all the first timers. **************************************** Our WebPage! 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