Wrapping it up!!!

Well I have finally finished my Web 2.0 training and am very pleased to say that I have learnt some great new skills, explored some exciting new sites, met some fun and like minded people (on-line) and expanded my knowledge of what the internet can do for me and people in the Library.
I feel very fortunate to be working in an environment that I love and one that allows for training such as Web 2.0.
Like many others, I was no stranger to Facebook or Flickr but I really liked that Web 2.0 allowed us to explore these sites more in depth as well as explore other sites that we may not have been exposed to before. For instance; I knew about Twitter but had never wanted to sign up because I thought Facebook was enough. However, after signing up for Twitter because of Web 2.0, I realise that there is a whole world out there of Social Networking sites, some of them very interesting, and not to cut myself short by only using sites that I was familiar with.
Blogging is another thing I feel more comfortable about now. As you read my Blog you may notice that my posts start of quite small, and gradually become longer as I grow more confident.
There were a few topics towards the end that didn't really spark my interest such as Geocaching and Podcasts but it was still great to be able to explore these topics that I was not really familiar with. In particular Geocaching - I had no knowledge of at all. At least now I know what it is.
I think it is important that people working in a Library have an up to date knowledge of the topics covered in the Web 2.0 course as it is a case of moving forward with the world and not being left behind or being stuck in the dark ages. Most of our patrons are familiar with computers and use many of these sites or would like help from someone in starting up. It is truly wonderful to be able to help our patrons and offer them not just Books but a Library with up to date, exciting and current services.

Geocaching

Okay, either I am missing something or I am just a very unadventurous person. I really just don't see anything fun or exciting about Geocaching. I had a good look at the "Geochaches Near You" and saw that there are quite a few sites listed near my area. Without being rude I just have no desire to pack a picnic lunch and go searching for them.
I am not really sure of their use to the Library, although someone mentioned an interesting point about a link between branches and a common theme.
I think children and maybe teenagers would find Geocaches appealing and in that way, as a parent, it would be nice to take them on a drive and go explore. However, I would rather take them on a nice drive to the Zoo or the beach, not necessarily looking for mysterious Geochaches.
It would also be really horrible if some not very nice people left some nasty surprises behind which I am sure may happen in some parts of the world.
Sory if I sound harsh or negative but Geochaches are just not my thing. I would be interested to know if anyone else shares my point of view??