Yuma Mega Event #10 - Hundreds of TB To Log

I am of mixed feelings about this.  I kinda like the whole 'discovery' ability on Geocaching.com.  It feels great to open up a cache and find that you can log your find and then there's the bonus of adding some 'discoveries' of TBs.  Or when going to an event with a 'discovery' table, where you can view, touch and log, other's TB's.  But what was at the Yuma Mega Event #10 was a bit different.

I did my deed and paid my dues with the TB table.  I stood there with many others and jotted down numbers from many amazing TBs that were there to be discovered or adopted to move on to exciting new locations.  For myself, holding and appreciating the effort put into some of these little pieces of art by the makers is really fun.

But what about getting your finds, or should I say discoveries, just by reading the numbers off a list.  Literally, you can add hundreds of 'discovered' number just by looking at a list.  I sort of don't feel like this is 'playing fair' when it comes to caching.

I don't judge others who found this a good way to up their numbers.  I bet a lot of people do this.  For me, it isn't about the numbers that I can add, by challenging myself to actually get out there and enjoy the hunt.

What do you think?

 I believe this guy was a bit doubtful about this process also. 

Yuma Mega Event #10 - Need To Knows

 Just a couple of bits of info that you may want to know -

This is such a great deal.  The Yuma Mega Event #10 Geocoin is now available on Ebay.  This is such a great collectible since this is the first ever Mega event in Arizona.  After all, there can never be another 'First'.  So - go to Ebay and check out SWAG Geocoins.  or just click here for the direct connect.

Also -

The Podcacher show from the event is now available on line.  Check this out.

 Yuma Mega Event #10 Podcacher Show 408.
Just click here for the direct connect to listen to this great hour long show.  Also - check out some great links and past shows. 

Oh My! How You've Grown !

I bet that is what Little Red Riding Hood is saying right about now.

Check this out -

Yuma Event #9 in 2012 - 460 attended
Yuma Mega Event #10 in 2012 - over 900 to date.



How is this happening?  I wonder.  I would be willing to bet that there will be Geocaching event organizers from all over the United States, calling S*W*A*G* / Robert McNeese for tips on how to have a really successful event.

Here's my question - really - how did this happen?

I am wondering if I can get a show of hands.


How many newbies ( as in never attended the Yuma events ) are coming to the event because it became a Mega Event?

How many attendees are bringing family and friends who have never been to this event in the past?  After all, it is very much a family friendly event.

Here is a big question - how many are attending because SchnauzerQueen will be hosting the chicken dance?  (I know of a few that can't wait for that one)

And last but not least - who is going to show up in an attempt to win the farthest traveled prize?


Answer/comment if you like.  I am totally serious when I say that I would like to know.

A little bit of info here -
This is the first ever Mega Geocaching event in Arizona.  Nevada has never had a Mega event, but does have one planned later this year.  And, as large as California is, it has only had two Mega events.

Any surprise that Robert McNeese is walking around with that 'proud as can be' smile on his face?