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Full Name: Marc M. Negri
Geocaching Screen Name:Maxwell10
Age: 33
Birth State: New York
Martial Status: Married
How did you get into geocaching?
I had a client who was looking to launch a multi media GPS game
similar to what Wherigo is and they said their target market would
be anyone who is into geocaching. I researched the site, typed in
my zip code and saw that there were these containers hidden right
around the block from me and all over the place. I could not believe
it and thought it was the coolest thing ever, so I went for my first
cache hunt using print outs from Google Earth and the cache really
was there…freakin' awesome! I was hooked instantly!
What's the meaning behind the screen name?
When I signed up, I didn't put much thought into it, it's my middle
name and birthday, I was going to change it to MarcMax76 or MaxTRAX,
but folks know me by this name now, so I am going to keep it.
Do you cache alone or are you part of a team?
I cache alone most of the time. I get startled very easily so the
good thing about caching solo is no one can laugh at me. I'd like
to get out more with other cachers though, especially on some long
hikes in the woods.
How many caches have you found and how many have you hidden?
Almost up to 500, hid 40
Have you cached in other states or countries?
Yes, I have a few finds in NY and NC
And if so, how do those caches compare with caches you have found
here?
The cache hides are similar. Some of the terrain ratings in NC seemed
too low to me. A 1.5 two mile bushwhack up rocky hill? I don't think
so.
Besides geocaching, what do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I don't have much of that anymore but I am not complaining! I enjoy
spending time with my family, I have a three month old and most
of my time goes to him now. When I can, I try to read, pick up the
guitar and catch up on some favorite TV shows.
What kind of wildlife have you encountered while geocaching?
I have crossed paths with the usual—snakes, lizards, armadillos,
raccoons, gopher turtles, dogs without leashes, a lot of different
birds, one gator and some weird folks wandering around the scrub
areas.
What advice would you offer new geocachers/hiders?
For new geocachers that are having trouble finding caches, I'd say
think like the hider, that has helped me a lot but I am still the
self proclaimed King of the DNFs! And like others have mentioned,
find at least 50 caches before hiding your own and really think
about the cache location and placement--don't hide in kiddie parks
or footTRAX will slam you for it! LOL
What do you say when muggles ask what you are doing?
I tell them I am playing an internet treasure hunting game and that
someone has hidden something here, most folks find it intriguing.
What is your favorite cache container?
Tough call, I like those lock n locks but I am really starting to
dig bison containers, they are hard to spot but when you do, AH
HA! It sure feels good!
What is the strangest thing you have ever found in the cache?
I don't rummage through cache swag so I can't recall ever finding
anything unusual, someone did leave an unwrapped Coldeez cough drop
though, it tasted funny. ;-)
What was your most memorable caching find/experience?
I haven't gone on any hardcore cache hunts yet but I have been on
a couple of day hikes with Big Bill that I have thoroughly enjoyed.
We did a challenging string of caches through a natural area between
Northlake and the Beeline Highway. And of course the Lost series
put out by Bonsairad at CacheaPalooza 3!
Urban hides, love em or hate em?
The ingenious ones I love, some of them have really blown my mind
but the caches where there are a lot of muggles watching me--hate
em!
Are you planning on attending Cacheapalooza 4 in December?
Yes
And what would you like to see more of at the event?
More friends and family and some chocolate cake please
And finally, Garmin or Magellan?
Garmin!
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