Manitoba Geocaching Association

teampratt · Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 2

Is there a place in Winnipeg where you can buy nanos, coins, bugs etc? I am getting close to putting out my first cache.
I am so hooked , I think I am frothing at the mouth. Laughing

TurdleEggs · Joined: 31 Jul 2005 Posts: 686 Location: Ste Genevieve

Sorry – there are currently no nano’s available - I can sell you a nice ammo box though Wink

There’re a few Manitoba coins around for sale yet (I’ve got some) and Travel Bugs are available from the MBGA. You can usually pick them up at events. There're several MBGA events coming up: GeoVenture 2009 on Aug 29 and 09-09-09 Multi-Event on 09-09-09.

An event is a great place to meet the local cachers and pick up some of the things you’re after. If you can’t make an event, you can contact the MBGA though this link: http://www.mbgeocaching.ca/contact/list

glacier_ice · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 686

I can confirm. I tried to purchase some nanos. Ended up purchasing a couple of 5 gallon pails instead. I think they said that the manufacturer had a problem with the manufacturing process and had to shut down the machine.

junglehair · Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 372 Location: Winnipeg

I heard the Eye of Sauron purchased all the nanos and they are now out of stock (forever!) Lock & Locks, however, can be purchased at your nearest Zellers or the evil empire (Walmart).

Seriously though, good luck with your first hide.

teampratt · Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 2

Thx , any good tips on a first hide? How sticky are they on the close to where you cache rule? I do travel a fair amount.

Old Billygoat · Posted: Aug 28, 2009 4:30 am Post subject:

Whatever kind you place, at some point in time it will need maintenance so it should be placed where you can look after it or it will need to be disabled until you can.

airhogs123 · Joined: 01 Jan 2009 Posts: 6

They are very sticky about the cache saturation rule. I found that out the hard way.

Kabuthunk · Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 259 Location: Winnipeg

My advice for placing a cache is the same advice I received. Thus:

When picking a spot for your cache, ask yourself "Why am I bringing someone here". If the only answer is "to get a smiley", I'd look for another spot. Hence why my 'All Your Base' cache is archived Razz

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But yeah... I like caches that 'bring' me somewhere, be it a park not many people know of, an informational plaque, a fun trail to walk/bike, interesting architecture, a nice place to relax/have a picnic, etc, etc.

garium · Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Posts: 10 Location: East St. Paul

I like shopping for all my caching needs at http://www.3geeks.ca/

junglehair · Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 372 Location: Winnipeg

IAMSTIG · Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 31 Location: Winnipeg

Just a quick note to say I love your team name Wink