I have used the same approach as Arlene for a couple of my caches. Also, (if the subject comes up) emphasize that geocachers are least likely to litigate if they get a splinter while caching or even seriously injured. The Old Monroe Town Council attorney was very concerned about this aspect when I appeared before the Council, prior to their approval of my cache several years back. Wayne From: geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Arlene Jones Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 9:42 PM To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Getting permission for a cache When I went to talk to the folks in Farmington I took a sample of several different containers, articles and books on caching, and print outs of caches in the area. I talked about how it is an economical thing to do for the area. Cachers buy gas, like to eat, and may even stay over night. The city of Farmington is now calling us wanting us to place more caches! Arlene _____ Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:36:33 -0500 Subject: [GeoStL] Getting permission for a cache From: charlieleverett@xxxxxxxxx To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx So I've been caching quiet a bit in the last few weeks, and I think it's about time I start my cache. And as it happens Montgomery City is painfully short of cache's in the town itself. The wife and I have a few idea of where to start some, mainly it two city parks. Any advice on how to approach a city official who probably hasn't heard of geocaching and maybe not be in the mind set to understand it? -- Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning The only way government can give one American a dollar in the name of this or that good thing is by taking it from some other American by force. My Software never has bugs. It just develops random features.