Friday, December 28, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Updates
The most frustrating caching experience of my life (so far) has been Garden of Eden.
I have returned to search for the final leg on 4 occasions. On the second I managed to loose my keys in the rocks. On the last I found the cache but no keys.
For me the cache was not necessarily worth the frustration. It was just an ammo box under a bridge. Coords were off by 100 ft (each leg up to it had similar issues. I think that the times I took random geokids were even more distracting than helpful.
I do have to go back (again) to the cache...to search more for the keys.
A note on the previous post/video- AJ did not win the grand prize but was a runner up!
I have returned to search for the final leg on 4 occasions. On the second I managed to loose my keys in the rocks. On the last I found the cache but no keys.
For me the cache was not necessarily worth the frustration. It was just an ammo box under a bridge. Coords were off by 100 ft (each leg up to it had similar issues. I think that the times I took random geokids were even more distracting than helpful.
I do have to go back (again) to the cache...to search more for the keys.
A note on the previous post/video- AJ did not win the grand prize but was a runner up!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
How things change
I have been caching for almost 2 years...but only successfully for a little over 1. LOL
I noticed a few days ago that suddenly several caches "disappeared" from the area. I investigated a bit more & it looks like 3 local cachers just up & quit. How sad.
I do not claim to be a "die-hard" but I cache when I can. It is a sport that takes some commitment with motivation. Some days I am not really motivated to drive 20 miles to find the newest cache but some days I am more than happy to drive 100!
Some cool caches went away but there are still some to find within 10 miles of my house!
Happy Caching!
I noticed a few days ago that suddenly several caches "disappeared" from the area. I investigated a bit more & it looks like 3 local cachers just up & quit. How sad.
I do not claim to be a "die-hard" but I cache when I can. It is a sport that takes some commitment with motivation. Some days I am not really motivated to drive 20 miles to find the newest cache but some days I am more than happy to drive 100!
Some cool caches went away but there are still some to find within 10 miles of my house!
Happy Caching!
Monday, November 19, 2007
DNF
Sunday was a boring day so I logged into geocaching & found a cache which was "published" on November 7th (but didn't show until Nov.18) & got excited.
An 8-leg mutli-cache-WOO HOO- I'm up for it!
I gathered a couple geokids & we headed out.
*OMG*
We found 5 legs without much problem. It was fun for the new kid but the rest of us were kinda getting burnt out fast. How many decon cans in a tree can you hide for one multi cache???
It started to snow & then got dark fast so we called it a day.
This DNF was a DID NOT FINISH.
An 8-leg mutli-cache-WOO HOO- I'm up for it!
I gathered a couple geokids & we headed out.
*OMG*
We found 5 legs without much problem. It was fun for the new kid but the rest of us were kinda getting burnt out fast. How many decon cans in a tree can you hide for one multi cache???
It started to snow & then got dark fast so we called it a day.
This DNF was a DID NOT FINISH.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Benchmarking
On the trip home from the Flash Mob I noticed the tell-tale signs of benchmarks not far from where I had searched before. (It's funny how much you see when you are not the driver!) I got excited!
Today I went and tried to find them based on my mental notes. I did not look them up again I just went out found what was there marked it in my GPS and photographed it. I got home and looked them up to find I was looking at State benchmarks which are not in the database.
Bummer.
Today I went and tried to find them based on my mental notes. I did not look them up again I just went out found what was there marked it in my GPS and photographed it. I got home and looked them up to find I was looking at State benchmarks which are not in the database.
Bummer.
Monday, November 5, 2007
I'm going!
I got Friday off to go to the flash mob on Saturday!
The hubby & Son#2 will tag along!
Now I have to pick how many geocaches we should attempt on the way down & back.
I have planned a side-trip to the zoo & Red Lobster!
IS IT FRIDAY YET!??!
The hubby & Son#2 will tag along!
Now I have to pick how many geocaches we should attempt on the way down & back.
I have planned a side-trip to the zoo & Red Lobster!
IS IT FRIDAY YET!??!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Could be the coolest caching event yet!
WWFM-B-MT Looks to be the coolest caching event ever!
The hubby & I are mulling it over- the cost for a trip to billings, hotel, food & then only 15 minutes of caching? It is a tough call. I think it is almost worth it.
The boys would love it. I could take photos! He could... um... drive?
I'll have to get back to you on this one.
The hubby & I are mulling it over- the cost for a trip to billings, hotel, food & then only 15 minutes of caching? It is a tough call. I think it is almost worth it.
The boys would love it. I could take photos! He could... um... drive?
I'll have to get back to you on this one.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Silly me
I volunteered to start a local chapter of the Military Association of GeoCachers.
Now I have to come up with a name!
I thought of a few- give me some feedback please!
Now I have to come up with a name!
I thought of a few- give me some feedback please!
- Rocky Mountain Military Cachers
- Big Sky Military Cachers
- Forgotten States military Cachers
- Treasure State Military GeoCachers
- Montana Military Cachers
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
ATTENTION! Montana & Wyoming Military geocachers
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I would like to start up a chapter of the Military Association of GeoCachers!
I know we are few & far between but Please let me know if you want to be a part of this great community!
Post here or email me through geocaching.com
Monday, October 15, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
*OMG*
I can't believe it's my waymark!
I've never had a featured waymark before- I feel special.
I've never had a featured waymark before- I feel special.
TOTALLY MADE MY DAY!Thursday, September 27, 2007
Placing my first cache
This next week I will take turtle and SCA_Kid to place our first cache.
I maintain two which I adopted but you know your own feels different.
I'll give all the details once it is up!
I maintain two which I adopted but you know your own feels different.
I'll give all the details once it is up!
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Waymarking my hometown
I love Great Falls. I want everyone to experience it once. LOL
I decided to walk the Historic District today.
I first looked up all the NHR houses/buildings in the area and found my starting point. I was a bit dumbstruck when I really read over the local listings. One of the buildings is no longer there! I did not think you could demo a historic building to build a fast food joint!
ROFLMFAO!
I did find about 10 houses with signs so it was a fun filled day!
I decided to walk the Historic District today.
I first looked up all the NHR houses/buildings in the area and found my starting point. I was a bit dumbstruck when I really read over the local listings. One of the buildings is no longer there! I did not think you could demo a historic building to build a fast food joint!
ROFLMFAO!
I did find about 10 houses with signs so it was a fun filled day!
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Labor day geocaching
The hubby has been on leave for 10 days & has done nothing but play WoW and eat!
I decided we should get in a few caches before I have to work.
It was a late start & we headed north!
I did not find one- he located all 4.
It was a nice day anyway.
I decided we should get in a few caches before I have to work.
It was a late start & we headed north!
I did not find one- he located all 4.
It was a nice day anyway.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
In the folds of the flag
My visit to Missoula was focused on waymarking more then geocaching. Mainly because i was exhausted from the long day before. Waymarking is less labor-intensive. It can be educational and fun!
I marked about 25 places! (I'm still sorting them out)
I marked about 25 places! (I'm still sorting them out)
Monday, August 20, 2007
What a day
Sunday I did some geocaching, benchmarking & waymarking while out looking at the forest fires.
My Aunt, fishladyMT, and I started fairly early (9AM) and headed for Choteau to see if there were any smoke plumes or flames visible.
Our first stop was to waymark the Fairfield Post office, Then on to the Teton County Courthouse where we found a benchmark. I only had to look across the street for the second benchmark of the day. I waymarked the ranger station & Smokey the bear, a couple Montana Historical markers and a catholic church on the way to the Fool Creek fire area.
Somewhere along the line we spotted a small group of Yak! very unusual for Montana. Although the camels in Fairfield are more rare- we have gotten used to them as they have been there for years.
I forgot to put the Eureka lake cache in my GPS so we bypassed it for The Ear Sees a few miles closer to the fire. It was sad to see a cool whip container in the middle of this beautiful area. I hope the cache owner will replace it with a studier one soon.
We headed to Augusta to see if the Ahorn fire was doing more than smoking. As we traveled along the highway I waymarked a few more of Montana's historical markers. As we stopped at one I noticed that my GPS said a cache was only 62 feet away! I always wondered where Gilman was! The Gilman cache was an interesting find- I actually tripped over it!
In Augusta I marked the Post office & ranger station then we headed toward the fire area. Nothing but smoke. It was not a total loss- I met the dumbest Pronghorn ever and spent a bit of time photographing him. He just kept coming closer to the van!
We found Tatonka and Calvin's keychains without a problem. Marked a truss bridge and were rained out of an estate sale.
As we headed home we only had the opportunity to mark a couple post offices as the rainstorm became very intense.
Miles driven: 215
Geocaches: 4
Benchmarks: 2
Waymarks: 12
Not a bad day at all
My Aunt, fishladyMT, and I started fairly early (9AM) and headed for Choteau to see if there were any smoke plumes or flames visible.
Our first stop was to waymark the Fairfield Post office, Then on to the Teton County Courthouse where we found a benchmark. I only had to look across the street for the second benchmark of the day. I waymarked the ranger station & Smokey the bear, a couple Montana Historical markers and a catholic church on the way to the Fool Creek fire area.
Somewhere along the line we spotted a small group of Yak! very unusual for Montana. Although the camels in Fairfield are more rare- we have gotten used to them as they have been there for years.
I forgot to put the Eureka lake cache in my GPS so we bypassed it for The Ear Sees a few miles closer to the fire. It was sad to see a cool whip container in the middle of this beautiful area. I hope the cache owner will replace it with a studier one soon.
We headed to Augusta to see if the Ahorn fire was doing more than smoking. As we traveled along the highway I waymarked a few more of Montana's historical markers. As we stopped at one I noticed that my GPS said a cache was only 62 feet away! I always wondered where Gilman was! The Gilman cache was an interesting find- I actually tripped over it!
In Augusta I marked the Post office & ranger station then we headed toward the fire area. Nothing but smoke. It was not a total loss- I met the dumbest Pronghorn ever and spent a bit of time photographing him. He just kept coming closer to the van!
We found Tatonka and Calvin's keychains without a problem. Marked a truss bridge and were rained out of an estate sale.
As we headed home we only had the opportunity to mark a couple post offices as the rainstorm became very intense.
Miles driven: 215
Geocaches: 4
Benchmarks: 2
Waymarks: 12
Not a bad day at all
Sunday, August 12, 2007
100 finds!
TeamTGF noticed before I could post about it!
My 100 find!! WOO HOO!!
The Wood Carvers Cache was the most appropriate for the milestone! IT was just perfect- Books & bears!
I almost wish I had gone geocaching on my birthday instead! LOL
My 100 find!! WOO HOO!!
The Wood Carvers Cache was the most appropriate for the milestone! IT was just perfect- Books & bears!
I almost wish I had gone geocaching on my birthday instead! LOL
Saturday, August 11, 2007
I spoke too soon
On the 9th all the sudden 15 new caches were published dating from the 1st to the 8th! One was here in town! WOO HOO!
I rounded up two of my cache-kids and we did another long day trip starting with the new one & working toward Shelby! It was fun. Our list of 24 was quickly whittled to 12 we wanted to try. Our score ended up being 8 of 9 tries.
Our one "DNF" was actually an aborted attempted when we ran into a smelly carcass within 10 feet of the cache. So the kids don't think it counts as a DNF.
Shelby has some very nice caches. The hides are mostly unique and fun. The places they are hidden are interesting. I really want to go back and finish the area. We enjoyed a quick bite there then headed home.
It was a good day of hunting!
I rounded up two of my cache-kids and we did another long day trip starting with the new one & working toward Shelby! It was fun. Our list of 24 was quickly whittled to 12 we wanted to try. Our score ended up being 8 of 9 tries.
Our one "DNF" was actually an aborted attempted when we ran into a smelly carcass within 10 feet of the cache. So the kids don't think it counts as a DNF.
Shelby has some very nice caches. The hides are mostly unique and fun. The places they are hidden are interesting. I really want to go back and finish the area. We enjoyed a quick bite there then headed home.It was a good day of hunting!
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Bad things about geocaching in Montana
FIRES!
No new caches have been placed & I can't go to the ones I want to hunt for because of the DAMN FIRES!
Enough already!
RAIN DAMN IT!!!
No new caches have been placed & I can't go to the ones I want to hunt for because of the DAMN FIRES!
Enough already!
RAIN DAMN IT!!!
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Lewis & Clark Festival Geocahing event
What a fun event! Tons of people for both the festival and the cacher get together. We meet several new people, swapped stories and really put faces to all those logged names!
TB/geocoin table
Originally both my boys and the adopted one were supposed to attend with me but it ended up just being the adopted one & me.
I don't mind- he's a good kid and really likes to geocache with me.
I can't wait for the next one!
Early crowd
TB/geocoin table
Originally both my boys and the adopted one were supposed to attend with me but it ended up just being the adopted one & me.
I don't mind- he's a good kid and really likes to geocache with me.
I can't wait for the next one!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
I love geocaching except...
when people steal the TB, coins & destroy the caches.
It may or may not be cacher doing these but it is annoying.
I found something that gets me outside & moving and a few assholes ruin it!
My score so far:
It may or may not be cacher doing these but it is annoying.
I found something that gets me outside & moving and a few assholes ruin it!
My score so far:
- 59 finds
- 0 hides
- 19 benchmarks
- 55 waymarks
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