Still not much to report, I didn't go out very much at all this year. I'm not sure why not, I guess other things took priority. The good news is that I was able to find my 700th cache this year. I was recently visiting East Texas and not only found number 700, I also added a new state to my list. I flew into Shreveport Louisiana and drove to the town in Texas so I stopped and grabbed a cache on my way. I currently have found caches in 25 states, that's one half of the U.S. to you and me.
Hopefully more adventures in 2012, Happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Rain, Rain..
Not many adventures to report, I haven't been able to get much Geocaching in so far this year. Between the snow and rain I haven't had the inclination to get out in the muck to tromp around. Hopefully we will start to see some nicer weather and the swampy conditions will dry up a little. There are a handful of new caches in my area that I would like to go after, so we should be able to get out soon.
I never did get out this winter to find those few that were surrounded in poison ivy, so I either brave the stuff or wait until next winter to find them. I learned at poison ivy really becomes a problem when the plants are agitated such as being walked upon. So maybe if I take one route in and another out I will be alright. It won't hurt to be sure to wipe my feet off before getting back into the car either.
Hopefully I can convince my lovely wife to join me more this year. There are several caches that are along some hiking trails in our area that we can find, while getting some hiking in at the same time. Here's to dry(er) weather!
I never did get out this winter to find those few that were surrounded in poison ivy, so I either brave the stuff or wait until next winter to find them. I learned at poison ivy really becomes a problem when the plants are agitated such as being walked upon. So maybe if I take one route in and another out I will be alright. It won't hurt to be sure to wipe my feet off before getting back into the car either.
Hopefully I can convince my lovely wife to join me more this year. There are several caches that are along some hiking trails in our area that we can find, while getting some hiking in at the same time. Here's to dry(er) weather!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Winter Caching
Here in NE Ohio winter caching can be a bit tricky. A foot deep blanket of snow really adds to the difficulty of some caches. On the other hand, some of the more active hides are easier to find because of all of the foot prints from previous searches. Most urban caches are still fairly accessible unless you're looking for a light post cache that happens to buried under a huge pile of snow from the parking lot plowing. Other problems include containers that are frozen in place or frozen closed.
This winter I have been much less active than last year. Probably because caching was so new to me then I was more willing to brave the cold and snow than I am this year. I have been out a few times and was able to find my 600th cache in January. Unfortunately it coincided with my grandfather's funeral. I decided to dedicate my 600th to him and found it in the small town of Carlsbad, New Mexico. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=03023a4d-f97e-473b-9371-f69543d56148
I'm anxious for the weather to break so I can get out there again. Hopefully I can some of my adventures this year and help newer geocachers as well. The cold and snow of winter gives way to the mud of spring but I'll take that over the bitter cold any day. However, there are a few local caches that I want to find before the Poison Ivy takes hold. Last summer I took one look at these areas and said "Nope, I'll be back in the winter." I suppose I should get out to those caches before it gets too late.
This winter I have been much less active than last year. Probably because caching was so new to me then I was more willing to brave the cold and snow than I am this year. I have been out a few times and was able to find my 600th cache in January. Unfortunately it coincided with my grandfather's funeral. I decided to dedicate my 600th to him and found it in the small town of Carlsbad, New Mexico. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=03023a4d-f97e-473b-9371-f69543d56148
I'm anxious for the weather to break so I can get out there again. Hopefully I can some of my adventures this year and help newer geocachers as well. The cold and snow of winter gives way to the mud of spring but I'll take that over the bitter cold any day. However, there are a few local caches that I want to find before the Poison Ivy takes hold. Last summer I took one look at these areas and said "Nope, I'll be back in the winter." I suppose I should get out to those caches before it gets too late.
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