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Name: Jonathan Goldner
Geocaching Screen Name: JerryMonkey
Age: 35
Birth State: FL
Martial Status: single
How did you get into geocaching?
I was searching for orienteering groups in NY and came across geocaching.
I was intrigued. I went to find my first cache and everything from
that point on was different.
What's the meaning behind the screen name?
I stole it from a blackjack dealer in Atlantic City (Sands, I think).
The explanation has a visual aid, so if you want the full story,
ask me when you meet me.
Do you cache alone or are you part of a team?
Mostly alone, but I do enjoy group hunts (as long as it's a long
trail).
How many caches have you found and how many have you hidden?
1787 found (124 in FL), and 101 hides.
Have you cached in other states or countries? Yes
And if so, how do those caches compare with caches you have found
here?
I mostly cache in NY. I find the hides are different from state
to state, but it really depends on the environment. You don't see
many sabal palm micros in NY and those always give me trouble. As
far as quality, I find that you get good and bad wherever you go.
Besides geocaching, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Going to the library, camping & hiking. I also love movies.
What kind of wildlife have you encountered while geocaching?
I've seen a bunch of wildlife... got to see a bear in the Catskills,
red fox on Long Island. In Florida my highlights are a pair of armadillo,
a family of wild pigs, and a manta ray at the beach.
What advice would you offer new geocachers/hiders?
1) Have fun and ask questions if something doesn't make sense or
seems foreign to you. Other players will be very open to helping
you out.
2) Find a local geocaching group online and get to know the community.
Geocaching can be a solitary sport, but you'll get a lot more out
of it if you get to know the people you are playing with.
3) One more time... have fun. Try to find a variety of caches. Some
you'll like, some you may not. If you're not having fun hunting
a cache, don't get bent - just skip it. There's no requirement to
find everything (as compelling as that prospect is). And if a cache
is particularly challenging to you, it's up to you to find a way
without spoiling the game for others. If you can't, move on... no
big deal, it's only a game.
What do you say when muggles ask what you are doing?
"Looking for something." If they ask what I'm looking for, I say
"I don't know. I haven't found it yet." They usually walk away at
that point. If I'm caught with cache in hand, I'll explain the game
and hope that they are cooperative and respectful.
What is your favorite cache container?
Lock-n-Locks, but there's something special about an ammo can (just
harder to hide).
What is the strangest thing you have ever found in the cache?
I had to fish a pair of boxers out of one of my caches... the muggle
even signed the logbook. He wrote something like, "Found your cache.
Scared the pants off me (literally)! T- everything, L-my shorts
and an old marker". Along with the logbook and a TB, that was all
that was in there. I've never come across such an honest deviant!
What was your most memorable caching find/experience?
GC15V2B Survival
GCGDJE Beach
Plum
GCNKF3 Dusk
'til Dawn
Too many great memories... I couldn't name just one cache.
Urban hides, love em or hate em?
I love to hate em. Some are good, most are bad (based on my preferences).
Are you planning on attending Cacheapalooza 4 in December?
And what would you like to see more of at the event?
I'd really like to attend, but I haven't figured it out yet.
And finally, Garmin or Magellan? GARMIN!
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