CurlyKrakow

Oh, there was plenty of other stuff there that was also a 'great hide', but could a coat button be a cache? I only posted a pic of that which might be somehow comparable to a cache hide. I mean, hey, if you can get someone to get you clearance for Langley, the CIA spy museum there has a great stump hide example there - it was in the woods outside a Russian airbase.

So I was at the KGB museum this morning in Moscow, and damned if they didn't have some mighty fine cache camo going on. I took some pictures from various angles for your viewing pleasure. "First to Find" has a whole other context here..

I just got to Moscow on the 29th of Dec and will be here for the next two years. I'm pretty sure I remember driving by that ski jump (I mean, how many can there be?) on the way to a restaurant with a friend. As soon as I can find out where that was, I'll see if I can get back and find the TB.

It is a fine little spot. Glad I managed to catch it on my last x-country trip. (warning: spoiler-ish photo included in log)

Logs of a no longer active local Biggie. No pictures, but you get the idea.

CLAIMED! (waiting list already established) ----------- Magellan GPS Companion for Handspring Visor Includes: GPS Springboard Module OEM Software CD OEM Documentation OEM Box and Packaging I bought this about 1.5 yrs ago when I was between my previous Garmin Rino and my current Garmin eTrex Legend. Used it for about a month and then purchased my current GPS and put it back in the box. $5 will cover USPS Priority shippping, the cost of a padded envelope or box, and 10 minutes of my time. PayPal is probably easiest and can be sent to nickjunger@hotmail.com. Feel free to email me if you have any other questions. BTW, it 'll be shipped from Arlington, VA - zip 22203.

Off of I-95 in North Carolina..

[disclaimer on] Yes, I did search the forums first. If I missed the topic.. well, oops. [/disclaimer off] Is the maps (just below the ROT13 decoder on a default page) disappearing from the cache pages a planned thing? I don't remember seeing any mention of it and haven't seen anyone else ask about it yet either. I know that the links are still there to open the various maps of ones choosing, but I for one always liked having the small map including just to give me a quick reference before I opened them and started clicking and zooming, etc for details. Did everyone else hate 'em or something? License/linking issue? Preperation for any upcoming map change? Just curious.. thx.

I guess someone did.. 'cause it went away for 10 min and now suddenly it's going gangbusters again.

Check this out.. top of the list: Google Search for '"death bag" meth' I propose a new tagline: "Geocaching: Learning Disturbing New Things in the Woods First, to Protect Everybody Else. "

Now this is hilarious. In the links section of the site, GC is not listed but NC is, with the following description.. "Navicache is one of the two largest Geocaching websites in the world. " In that spirit: "CurlyKrakow is the most prolific cacher in the world.*" (*Among cachers whose handles consist of references to hair and a character from the television show My So-Called Life.)

The first time this happened to me was here. Ironically enough, it's happening again now. I've been there 3 times in the past 5 days and (so far) it's been found by at least 4 people since I started looking.

1. FYI, this is really more of a regional question for the West and Southwest forum. This area is actually to "Discuss new features (or feature requests), bugs, etc. specific to the Geocaching.com site." 2. Regarding your actual question, Hemlock is the approver for Northern California, though I believe he may be on vacation and SoCalAdmin is covering. California is a big state with more cache volume than most. It may take a bit longer than normal, and remember that admins are volunteers doing it on their own time. There is in fact an active thread regarding the same question about recent delays in approving CA caches in the above mentioned forum. BTW: Looked at your profile, you guys were at the picnic in SV right? Think I recognized you from the picture. Newest geocacher award, right? Welcome again. edit: picnic added

Lemme guess.. The Phil Hendrie Show? I remember the first time I heard that show and I took the bait hook line and sinker. Fortunately, I was not dumb enough to call in.. I just rolled around on the floor in convulsions of tears and laughter instead. I wish it was on the radio where I live now.. I miss it.

Heh heh.. I know who this is. THE ALL CAPS GAVE IT AWAY AS DID THE LACK OF PUNCTUATION YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.?.! Here's another cache he DNF and then later "found": - June 29, 2003 by X (160 found) I DONT THINK THE CACHE IS THERE I WALKED IN THE MUCK UP TO MY WASTE IT DID NOT SMELL GOOD ETHER AND LOOKED ALL AROUND WHERE CACHE MIGHT BE BUT NOT TO BE FOUND I AM STILL WET AND CANT SAY MUCH ABOUT HOW I SMELL GUESS I DESERVED IT CACHE ON - August 17, 2003 by X (160 found) Well I did not find this cache as I do not think it is there But If you would like I will put one out there for you If I dont here from you I will do so this was my 2nd try at this cache and I look every where Thanks He's actually got a few really good caches out our area.. but also has many film cans tossed in the shrubs. You just have to pick and choose which ones to do. Edit: removed name from the orignal log quoted.

Too bad Hayward is across the bay from San Francisco.. I don't think the SoCal'ers will be all that interested.

If you really want an interesting (and exceptionally cheap, about $16/night) place to stay, I spent last Memorial Day crashing (and caching!) at a hostel right in the middle of the Gaslamp. Definitely not for the faint of roommate(s) or anybody who goes to bed early, 'cause you're on the 2nd story right above the bars and eateries that are going full-tilt right up 'til last call (2-3am), but it's mere blocks from the 'downtown' caches (I think I picked up four or five within .5mi) and only about 1-1.5mi from the Park Ave entrance into Balboa Park. If you like having crazy travel stories to tell when you get back home, this is a great place to stay. If you want a room to yourself and watching the evening news or SportsCenter before bed, it won't be your thing... but I just thought I'd throw it out there for you as an idea. BTW, if you're a sports fan at all, see if the viewing platform for the PETCO Park construction is open.. it's nearby and this place is going to be a gem for watching baseball.

#4 What would you have your kids out doing? Hmm I personally love having them go to the mall and shop.. Nothing better to do on a nice sunny day. NOT!!!.. It's a great time for the entire family to get out and do something and go somewhere that they have never been to before. It's a lot better then having them waste thier day sitting in front of the mind numbing tv or the brainless computer. Face it, Geocaching is here to stay. You are not going to change it, and it will never be banned. Cache Owners on the other hand maybe need to be a little bit more detailed on the instructions to their caches. I know in my area, if you have to get off the trail, the ower tells you this. But if the cache is in an evironmentally instable area, the cache owner tells you not to get off the path. But don't go trying to ban a sport simply because of a few bad brushes with nature. Have you really been a member since March '02? 150 posts shows some degree of forum participation, and you still can't tell when one of the regulars is just bored and stirring up the pot? Wow.

If you come down out of the mountains and head into SD proper, here's where I've been. The Gaslamp District. There are some fun urban micros in great places. 1. I recommend "Who's Horton? 2" in Horton Plaza.. I've heard this mall described as "Dr. Suess meets M.C. Esher" and it certainly fits. Fun place to be, cache or no cache. 2. Conventional View is a great spot at dusk or after dark, with incredible views of the Coronado Bridge. As a bonus, Wet Cement happens to be along the way if going by foot between these two. 3. After you're done caching, the Gaslamp is the place to be after dark for a jumping good time. If you want something a little mellower, but still fun.. any bar/restaurant in Pacific Beach is also a great place to unwind. Balboa Park. Tons of museums, trails and of course, the zoo. 1. I've actually only done Balboa Behind the Scenes personally, but it happens to drop you right in the middle of some of the best stuff. If you're there on a Sunday afternoon, go visit some of the HPR cultural houses. Spreckels Pavilion (spelling?) is pretty neat, the Globe theatre is nearby and you're only 5 mins walk from a great bridge view over Hwy 163 too. PS, if you stop by the House of Ukraine, tell them Nick says "hi". I'm sure others will pipe up too, but those are the ones I've done and enjoyed.

If daylight hours (to go caching, of course..) are any consideration, then Sunday afternoons after 3pm are about the only time I'm free. If we're just getting together for some grub or something, the evenings I regularly have off are Wednesdays and Saturdays, after 6pm.

I come in and wander around the forums for the first time in forever, and lookee here what I find! Locals! Yay! My schedule is nuts most of this month, what with a 9-5 job, a PT evening job, and a work/rent trade that takes up most of my Saturdays. BUT.. come next month, I should have every other Saturday off and would love to meet up with some of my fellow cachers around these parts. It even gives me some extra incentive to get my pending cache ideas out in the field pronto. Also, I ran into the Kokopeli's in the field a few months ago and we tossed around the idea of an event cache for North Staters too (I know some folks in Chico/Paradise have done one recently). Might be fun to invite them up to try out some of ours or something. Just an idea. Please suggest others.

quote:Originally posted by Stunod: quote:Originally posted by Cacheola Crew:Anyone want to share how to have the coordinates sent to your phone? You need a friend at a computer watching for the updates...that's how the first finder in Illinois did it. __"Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand."__ It's true.. I was said 'friend at a computer' helping Dru when he found his (Moraccan). Only half of assist on Ventura Kid's find of Destiny's Door though, Team Dakiba was more direct one that one. That said, I suppose I should send in my hat coupon from two weeks ago.. but it really seems like it might make more a better souvenir (or trade item) on it's own. I actually think the hat looks kinda lame! CK -- Geocaching: The World's Finest Outdoor Geeking "Oh, look at me. I'm off with my way cool friends to sniff floor wax." - Brian, 'My So-Called Life'

quote:Originally posted by Dru Morgan:There is a Braille Institute down the street from my house. I'll check in there and see if they have any suggestions. I'm sure if we could work this out, this would serve as a great way to build some good relations with our sport. http://www.theheavenlyhost.com/dru/images/stealyourcache.gif Ever notice how anyone that caches more than you do is a maniac, while anyone that caches less than you do is an idiot? -http://www.theheavenlyhost.com/geocache Dru, This cache has been archived since both of us did it, but it seems like the Braille Trail there at Pierce would be perfect for placing a new one along these lines. UPDATE: Huh, it looks like there's another missing cache nearby too. But this one is suspended not archived. It appears to have been a vacation cache, now missing for 4+ months and and unrepaired for 3+ months per the logs. I would think that a new one by locals would take priority. Ideas? 2ND UPDATE: The placer of the 2nd cache referenced above hasn't found a cache in 5+ months. That would lean towards inactivity, I'd think. CK -- Geocaching: The World's Finest Outdoor Geeking "Oh, look at me. I'm off with my way cool friends to sniff floor wax." - Brian, 'My So-Called Life' [This message was edited by CurlyKrakow on July 20, 2003 at 11:09 AM.]

Urban exploration is the risky step-sibling of the same spirit that got me into geocaching. UrbanAdventure.org infiltration.org This is the only local spot I've been in so far, but I also scoped out here too and plan on making a run at it soon. CK -- Geocaching: The World's Finest Outdoor Geeking "Oh, look at me. I'm off with my way cool friends to sniff floor wax." - Brian, 'My So-Called Life'

Somehow, at some point, Folklore ended up on my watch list. It's 'merely' a virtual, and no one seems to have logged it in about 6 months, but the pictures alone (see the 9/23/02 log) make it seem like one of the those incridible local landmarks you'd never find otherwise. Not too far a diversion from your route to Colorado Springs either. Love to see this one in person myself someday. CK -- Geocaching: The World's Finest Outdoor Geeking "Oh, look at me. I'm off with my way cool friends to sniff floor wax." - Brian, 'My So-Called Life'