I want to get everything up to date here.
I plan to post my geocaching adventure pix from the class trip taken in April 2014 shortly.
I plan to update my statistics.
I hope to add my grandson's adventures as well.
Stay tuned!
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Thursday, March 21, 2013
2 years of forgetting
Yup. I forgot to post here. My adventures geocaching with kids has changed a bit. My own children are all now adults as well as the majority of my nieces and nephews. I do have 3 adorable grandchildren to explore with and this school year I have a class to take along!
I have started with educaching as a way to introduce my class. I am currently teaching in a rural country school on Montana's Hi-Line. It is a very small school. My class started out with 7 students- 2 girls & 5 boys- grades 4 through 8. I now have 4 boys in grades 5 through 8 and they are a fun group.
I plan to document our Spring geocaching experience and hopefully they will enjoy it as much as I do!
I have started with educaching as a way to introduce my class. I am currently teaching in a rural country school on Montana's Hi-Line. It is a very small school. My class started out with 7 students- 2 girls & 5 boys- grades 4 through 8. I now have 4 boys in grades 5 through 8 and they are a fun group.
I plan to document our Spring geocaching experience and hopefully they will enjoy it as much as I do!
Monday, January 10, 2011
My first event
I have planned & posted my first ever geocaching event!
I'm super excited!
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I'm super excited!
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Travel bugs & Geocoins
I recently came across a discussion about proxy Geocoins. I have to say it is like many aspects of geocaching in that everyone plays the game the way they enjoy it.
I personally have a nice collection of Geocoins & travel bugs. I have become reluctant to releasing some that I really like. I have harassed people who pick up a coin or TB & fail to move it for long periods of time.
Of course, lately I haven't found caches large enough to hold either coins or TBs so I haven't Benny able to move mine along either. I plan to change that shortly.
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I personally have a nice collection of Geocoins & travel bugs. I have become reluctant to releasing some that I really like. I have harassed people who pick up a coin or TB & fail to move it for long periods of time.
Of course, lately I haven't found caches large enough to hold either coins or TBs so I haven't Benny able to move mine along either. I plan to change that shortly.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
It was a lovely day to geocache
May 14, 2010 was the nicest day we have seen in a few months! I had cabin fever so I grabbed my gps & headed out. The plan? 4 geocaches before meeting the Hubby for lunch!
I arrived at cache #1 (one I had found in it's first two forms before) and knew it would be a super easy find.
Oh look! A Waymark!
Made it to the top
SCORE!
Back in Shiny & my favorite song of the moment was on!
Then it was on to my first DNF of the day. I pulled up to the cache area and searched. I searched high and low for 10 minutes then text for help. Even with a hint I could not find it. Time was running short so I headed out to cache #3. Well that one had me all over an area of GF I am not familiar with. Not good. I did find this cool house:
But that was when I started to think I should quit while I can still find my way home!
I had to race across town to meet the Hubby!
I pulled into the restaurant parking lot & thought at first this was him
Close but he rides a blue Honda Shadow
I went inside to wait
He was detained by the Wing Commander. I was lucky to get the 45 minutes for lunch we had when he could get there.
I think I should have more days like this. OK, maybe more successful geocaching days but this was a nice day to be out & about anyway.
Happy caching!
I arrived at cache #1 (one I had found in it's first two forms before) and knew it would be a super easy find.
Oh look! A Waymark!
Made it to the top
SCORE!
Back in Shiny & my favorite song of the moment was on!
Then it was on to my first DNF of the day. I pulled up to the cache area and searched. I searched high and low for 10 minutes then text for help. Even with a hint I could not find it. Time was running short so I headed out to cache #3. Well that one had me all over an area of GF I am not familiar with. Not good. I did find this cool house:
But that was when I started to think I should quit while I can still find my way home!I had to race across town to meet the Hubby!
I pulled into the restaurant parking lot & thought at first this was him
Close but he rides a blue Honda Shadow
I went inside to wait
He was detained by the Wing Commander. I was lucky to get the 45 minutes for lunch we had when he could get there.
I think I should have more days like this. OK, maybe more successful geocaching days but this was a nice day to be out & about anyway.
Happy caching!
The Winter/Spring cache dash!
OK- it was not an official event it was just my way of having fun with some of the geokids on trips to Hungry Horse Montana! (I went two weekends in a row)
First I have to say it was awful to have to drive this 500 mile trip in a rental vehicle instead of my Shiny.
March 27- we pack up & left early (0600 is early for teenage boys) hitting our first Waymark 30 minutes out! We managed to get 10 waymarks on this trip. The two boys who were in the car on the way up had a blast- they helped navigate, read the gps & geocaching clues, were willing, er, excited to get out and find each & every cache we came to. The only reservation that was voiced was stopping in Browning to find 2 waymarks. We were able to do a drive-by style waymark so I was happy & they were content.
We picked up the 3rd teen in Hungry Horse a little after noon & he was revved up to help cache our way home. He did spot 2 on his own.
I wish I had the total scored for trip #1 but I lost that paper. I will say we were all soaked from head to toe by the time we found all 15 geocaches!
April 3 - The 3 boys & I were joined by my Hubby and our geomutt, Karma! We all piled into Shiny a bit later than planned. This time we headed up another road to the same destination. The hubby drove and was excited to know that we did not find all the caches without him.
We got 2 FTF right off the bat! This was a faster trip with only 8 geocaches to find and none over a 2/2 for the sake of speed. No one was wet this trip but fun was had by all.
Photos are posted here and here!
First I have to say it was awful to have to drive this 500 mile trip in a rental vehicle instead of my Shiny.
March 27- we pack up & left early (0600 is early for teenage boys) hitting our first Waymark 30 minutes out! We managed to get 10 waymarks on this trip. The two boys who were in the car on the way up had a blast- they helped navigate, read the gps & geocaching clues, were willing, er, excited to get out and find each & every cache we came to. The only reservation that was voiced was stopping in Browning to find 2 waymarks. We were able to do a drive-by style waymark so I was happy & they were content.
We picked up the 3rd teen in Hungry Horse a little after noon & he was revved up to help cache our way home. He did spot 2 on his own.
I wish I had the total scored for trip #1 but I lost that paper. I will say we were all soaked from head to toe by the time we found all 15 geocaches!
April 3 - The 3 boys & I were joined by my Hubby and our geomutt, Karma! We all piled into Shiny a bit later than planned. This time we headed up another road to the same destination. The hubby drove and was excited to know that we did not find all the caches without him.
We got 2 FTF right off the bat! This was a faster trip with only 8 geocaches to find and none over a 2/2 for the sake of speed. No one was wet this trip but fun was had by all.
Photos are posted here and here!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Back at it
I took a bit of a break from geocaching since many of my geokids went back to the parent they spend the school year with and I have been spending my days with my grandcub. I decided this week that I needed to get out & cache no matter what!
I took g-cub (9months old) and we found 5 caches over 2 days! He prefers to fall asleep in the truck so I have to plan park-n-grabs but it's still fun.
I picked up a Travel Bug & a geocoin and released 2 new TBs so it added to my accomplishments for the week!
Tips on geocaching with a baby:
I took g-cub (9months old) and we found 5 caches over 2 days! He prefers to fall asleep in the truck so I have to plan park-n-grabs but it's still fun.
I picked up a Travel Bug & a geocoin and released 2 new TBs so it added to my accomplishments for the week!
Tips on geocaching with a baby:
- DON'T give him the nano size (choking hazard)
- DO find big caches with big TBs or prizes (he loves to get new toys)
- DON'T plan for long outings (He lasted about 90 mins before he either got mad or fell asleep)
- DO have fun!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
A DNF day
Since I have been without a job for a whole week I decided to spend a day geocaching.
I grabbed the DeLorme EathMate PN-40 (now fixed) and downloaded a couple caches I hadn't yet and headed out before my daughter showed up to have me "babysit"... again.
Before starting I hit Sonic for a Cherry Limeade.
First cache Mall Holiday 2... been here before, old GPS keep pinting to under my truck! I walked over to where I expected it to be & there it was! FIND #1!!
Secnd attempt was Refuel! ... bad idea at 1PM... on the corner of busy & busier! will try on a sleepless night.
Third cache Is Bill Bored?... parked, walked straight toward it... searched a bit toward the ground then looked up & BINGO! Find 2!
Next attempt was Take me out to the Ball Game... searched, searched, searched... DNF #1
Then up Richard Lionheart... ouch... DNF #2
Onto Sunrise Park... super easy find & spiffy containter. Find #2.
Now Bad Motor Scooters... climbed a tree and DNF #3
Called for help. I was in the right spot, should've been there. damn.
Cache attempt #8 was What Happened to the Houses? I got a lot of signal bounce and I was getting tired so it was a quick DNF (#4)
For a change I tried one by a different cacher and headed to find Gloriana. It is located by the Church where my Late Uncle Fr. Tony retired to before his death, so it's a special place for me. I searched a bit and then had to call it my final DNF of the day.
Total 3 finds & 6 DNF (even though refuel is not technically a DNF)
I am not discouraged.
I grabbed the DeLorme EathMate PN-40 (now fixed) and downloaded a couple caches I hadn't yet and headed out before my daughter showed up to have me "babysit"... again.
Before starting I hit Sonic for a Cherry Limeade.
First cache Mall Holiday 2... been here before, old GPS keep pinting to under my truck! I walked over to where I expected it to be & there it was! FIND #1!!
Secnd attempt was Refuel! ... bad idea at 1PM... on the corner of busy & busier! will try on a sleepless night.
Third cache Is Bill Bored?... parked, walked straight toward it... searched a bit toward the ground then looked up & BINGO! Find 2!
Next attempt was Take me out to the Ball Game... searched, searched, searched... DNF #1
Then up Richard Lionheart... ouch... DNF #2
Onto Sunrise Park... super easy find & spiffy containter. Find #2.
Now Bad Motor Scooters... climbed a tree and DNF #3
Called for help. I was in the right spot, should've been there. damn.
Cache attempt #8 was What Happened to the Houses? I got a lot of signal bounce and I was getting tired so it was a quick DNF (#4)
For a change I tried one by a different cacher and headed to find Gloriana. It is located by the Church where my Late Uncle Fr. Tony retired to before his death, so it's a special place for me. I searched a bit and then had to call it my final DNF of the day.
Total 3 finds & 6 DNF (even though refuel is not technically a DNF)
I am not discouraged.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Geocoins
I have too many geocoins!
Not that I am complaining but I think my purpose behind buying them was not really to let them go. That is against what geocoins do- Travel!
I did donate a couple to new geocaching families in my area so that the kids can track them.
I also picked 7 to release in the next month. I hope to spread them out to different areas of Montana for release.
I'll update when I get them out & about!
Not that I am complaining but I think my purpose behind buying them was not really to let them go. That is against what geocoins do- Travel!
I did donate a couple to new geocaching families in my area so that the kids can track them.
I also picked 7 to release in the next month. I hope to spread them out to different areas of Montana for release.
I'll update when I get them out & about!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
You see them EVERYWHERE!
Geocachers that is!
Driving home from our Rapid City trip we passed through the metropolis of Alzada, Montana (insert sarcasm here) and saw a couple guys hunting for GC1Mv22! It was funny because I looked at my husband as we drive by at 55 and said "They're geocaching!" without batting an eye he responded "yeah, you said there wasn't any out here"
I really didn't want to look for micros and anything over a 1/1 with the speed of our trip.
It's a very small world!
Driving home from our Rapid City trip we passed through the metropolis of Alzada, Montana (insert sarcasm here) and saw a couple guys hunting for GC1Mv22! It was funny because I looked at my husband as we drive by at 55 and said "They're geocaching!" without batting an eye he responded "yeah, you said there wasn't any out here"
I really didn't want to look for micros and anything over a 1/1 with the speed of our trip.
It's a very small world!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Memorial Day trip
This year I will be heading to Rapid City, South Dakota!
Not because it was a place we wanted to see or a new adventure we felt calling but because I have to take my favorite niece to meet her Dad. (Her mom is too busy to do it)
No worries!
We have planned:
Not because it was a place we wanted to see or a new adventure we felt calling but because I have to take my favorite niece to meet her Dad. (Her mom is too busy to do it)
No worries!
We have planned:
- Geocaching in Rapid City
- Waymarking MoH graves at the Big Horn Battle Field
- Photographing several County Courthouses in both MT & SD
- Checking out the area around Rapid City & Ellsworth AFB
Monday, March 23, 2009
New Cache-mobile!
better view
Originally uploaded by ZhenPanda
It should be nicer for those remote caches then the van was!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Saturday, November 22, 2008
North Dakota geocoin
North Dakota geocoin
Originally uploaded by ZhenPanda
I love geocoins.
I own over 50.
This is one I was super excited to find! The seller on eBay advertised it as trackable... it's not.
Oh, well! It's still a neat coin.
Geocoin set
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
I had a minute
So I snapped a few pics of my geocaching necessities!
1. Geocaching goodie bag, 2. Geocaching backpack, 3. Geocaching stuff close up, 4. Geocaching stuff close up, 5. Geocaching stuff overall, 6. Geocaching humor (just to fill the space here)
1. Geocaching goodie bag, 2. Geocaching backpack, 3. Geocaching stuff close up, 4. Geocaching stuff close up, 5. Geocaching stuff overall, 6. Geocaching humor (just to fill the space here)
Thursday, October 9, 2008
How to have fun geocaching with kids
Maybe it's the teacher in me but when I take the hoards out caching I like to have "jobs" for each so they can feel like they are an important part of our outings.
Geocaching jobs:
Geocaching jobs:
- the pointer - this is the top job because the person with the GPS tells us where to go & how far we should be from a cache. This person sits in the front passenger seat when driving to the cache they are assigned.
- the tourist - I carry 4 or more cameras so this person gets to take all the photos they choose to with which ever camera (I have toy film cameras as well as digital cameras.) I usually stay closest to this person while we hunt a cache.
- the scribbler - carries the pencil or pen and writes our info in the log.
- the lookout - watches for muggles and tries to be the distraction if needed (not needed very often)
- the guide - carries the printed sheet about the cache and reads/deciphers clues when needed (needed frequently when more than 3 people are caching)
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