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Here is FlagMan at the Love Stone.
He quoted some kind of movie which was hilarious at the time. I tried googling it but had no luck. So, I'll just post the picture.
Besides, a picture is worth a thousand words!
I was probably quoting Fat Bastard from Austin Powers with my favorite quote from that movie, "I'm dead sexy, dontcha think..."
My favorite Fat Bastard line in that movie is "What? I didn't have any corn! " or "Everyone likes their own brand, don't they?" Sick, huh?
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You guys are so lucky ... Geocaching while I have to finish
rebuilding a bathroom.
What's taking you so long? Mine's almost done!... old man down on my knees scraping the floor to remove
drywall mud and texturing. Tomorrow is the first coat of wall
paint and ripping redwood for framing the jacuzzi tub.
Living room full of stuff ... sinks, faucets, shower control,
toilet, and tub with faucets and drain parts. Cabinets and
Ceasar-stone vanity and tub tops. Driveway is full of junk.
Only finds lately were the beta-test logs on your four puppy
caches Jodi. Thanks for that.
On the other hand you should be happy about my plight,
otherwise I might have caught up with and passed your
measily little find count.
Hello, You're a cowboy. Square building with half moon cut out on front, a hole inside with a nice little bench to aid with proper direction into said hole. Bathroom complete. You could always try one of the Sandy Creek Cowboy caches that leads you to all the bathroom you will need.
Been there done that, big time. Suffered two outhouse injuries at my
grandmother's outhouse near Abilene, Texas.
A. Squashed my right index fanger-nail off in the outhouse door when five
or six years old. If y' think that's funny, try it.
B. At the same age I walked by the outhouse while smoking a cedar-bark
cigar. My dear ol' mom was doing her business in the outhouse and saw me
through the cracks in the outhouse boards. She leaped out and knocked me
in th' dirt for smoking a cedar-bark cigar. Not sure if it was my cigar brand
or if it was the fact that I was smoking. My dear ol' mom smoked Blue Bugle
roll-your-own cigarettes at the rate of a pack or two each and every day.
For the uninformed one strips the fuzzy bark off of seasoned cedar fence posts
to roll cigars that will scald your windpipe. Now that's a man's smoke ... maybe
that was my mom's issue although I can't see why. As I recall I inhaled second-
hand cigar and cigarette smoke most of my life.
For balance allow me to mention a positive aspect of my childhood outhouse
experiences, you know, that was throwing rocks into the boiling mass of
maggots that populated the untreated pits of 1930s outhouses.
Worse yet I darned near died by electrocution one or two years later while
showering on the dirt floor of the unfinished indoor bathroom that was being
added to my grandmother's tar-paper shack. Grabbed a hanging drop-light
and learned all I needed to know about 110-vac. My grandmother heard the
noise of my flopping around and rushed to pull me off of the brass socket
of the drop-cord. I credit this experience to the REA (Rural Electrification
Administration) that brought electricity to the countryside.
Don't even ask about Ground Fault Interrupters, back then you were expected
to know enough to let go.
Gosh, thanks for asking ... I feel much better now. Yeah, I know, you didn't ask.
By the way, did I mention the whipping I got one freezing winter when I peed
through the screen door rather than going out into a blizzard for a long walk
to another outhouse when about seven years old. That was one of those
"Note to Self" moments 'cause peein' through a screen door leaves a tell-tale
stain. Duh.
To sum this up outhouses were fine with me ... and then I got married.
Hmm, this is a Geocaching Forum thread so I suppose I should mention something
about Geocaching.
I've never placed a Geocache in an outhouse but I've scored two outhouse finds.
I love these stories...peeing through the screen door....I feel now as though I have missed so much in life.
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She archived IHO:TrailGators...."Tell William" and "IHO: Team Reid's Robyn" are the two that remain un-archived.
I know how you feel. She archived IHO Toby's Gang too. I hope everything is ok.
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Well the sewage could be coming from this two-seater!
Wow. Some moments are just not meant to be shared...not even with a friend.
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A Blonde is watching the news with her husband when the newscaster says 'Two Brazilian men die in a skydiving accident.'
The blonde starts crying to her husband, sobbing 'That's horrible!!! So many men dying that way!'
Confused, he says, 'Yes dear, it is sad, but they were skydiving, and there is always that risk involved.'
After a few minutes, the blonde, still sobbing, says, 'How many is a Brazilian?'
Good one. I love sharing blonde jokes with my wife
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Congratulations to Toby's Gang for making the campout his:
3000!!!
Way to go Jerry! I know there is a picture to insert here, but I don't have it.
Celebrating 3000 finds with 300 friends...it doesn't get any better then that. (Ok, maybe there wasn't quite that many people there but there should have been)
Congrats to everyone else that had milestones too, like Fossil Lady and Fattboy and all those that were able to roll up their sleeping bags and tents on that breezy morning.
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Got this from desertriver. What should I tell Her to do ???
Hi Mark ! Went and got some FTFs this morning then off to the Lagunas where we were not the FTF, however, here is my rant : as we were going in on the trail, two bicyclists almost ran us over - we got right off the trail for them to go by - no thank you, no wave, etc. (which is funny cause at the time I thought to myself that they are acting like they don't want to be seen) and it is clearly CLEARLY marked that no bicycles or horses on trails and the trail entrance is set up in such a way it would be hard to get your bike on the trail and impossible to get a horse on. Anyway, they were two cachers (I know who) as they logged all the logs right before me. And the proof is there that they were cachers cause we followed the bike tracks all the way to the caches which were off the beaten path - no bike rider would just ride off the path where "coincidentally" there were caches. One of the bike riders had a GPS installed on his handlebars, too. Isn't this what causes caching to be kicked out of certain areas, like Borrego Springs, because people don't pay attention to the law.... and if the Rangers at the Laguna park saw that there were cachers bike riding illegally, wouldn't they kick all the caches out of that park? So here's my dilemna, without naming names, and saying such in my logs...... that this is what damage a few can do to a lot ? And I know what their plan is, to get as many as possible, as fast as possible to get to Rolly first. Tomorrow we are going to Lake Morena, which is 9 miles - HIKING ONLY - and I bet their tire tracks will be there. Riding bikes cuts their time two-thirds by getting the caches faster. This isn't sour grapes, it's just - you know - crooked.[/color]So, here's my question: should I make mention of this in my log - or not ? I ask because I want to say something but don't know if it is appropriate. What do you think? Pat.
It wasn't us!! Lulu and I were FTF on the ones on the Sunset Trail near Phil's Memorial (Prince, Nipper, Sparky, Ears, Bongo, Eight Ball, Buttons and Typhoon), but we hiked the whole trail...
A. Send private email to FlagMan naming names.
B. Perps' should post simply "got carried away" apology, forgiveness all around.
C. If not B above then associated log entries should be deleted from cache pages.
Be square, play fair.
I agree with Harmon and everyone should play fair but not everyone does. I think you did the right thing by not naming names here and causing embarrassment for everyone involved. They know who they are.
I just ask that you don't think all bike riders are trail jerks and remember we (geocachers) are all out there for the fun of the game whether we ride or hike.
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Neither. I couldn't watch it. I like dogs too much.
I got the "Dog Head Explodes" one too. Nice.Don't let yourknow where your GPS is...
Cute! (But it's always interesting to see what YouTube thinks you want to watch next. In my case it was a short clip entitled "Dog's Head Explodes" purportedly produced by the "Don't Let Your Dogs Play With Active Grenades Foundation"...)
...but did you watch it or turn away?
It's safe to watch it. It was totally fake and actually kind of corny.
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I got the "Dog Head Explodes" one too. Nice.Don't let yourknow where your GPS is...
Cute! (But it's always interesting to see what YouTube thinks you want to watch next. In my case it was a short clip entitled "Dog's Head Explodes" purportedly produced by the "Don't Let Your Dogs Play With Active Grenades Foundation"...)
...but did you watch it or turn away?
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I got this in email today. It does make a good point, but I would never do it.
Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read 'Vote Obama, I need the money.'
Once in the restaurant my server had on a 'Obama 08' tie. When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight. I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
At first I was
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Saw this in another thread. This 23 mile/170 cache power trail in Texas is the biggest one I have ever seen....
Wow! It looks like a deck of cards...When are we going?
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Hot off the press!!!!! jahoadi and john have passed 10,000 finds! It is so much fun watching your numbers and adventures increase! Now, relax...take it easy..
Congratulations you two!!!!!!!! Great job. Now keep that streak going.
......1........0.........0...........0............0
Way to go!!!!! Congratulations!!!
That's an incredible number!!!
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What a waste of good camo Duct Tape! Toby's Gang was in dire need on the Rosarito to Ensenada Bike Ride and as a good geo-cacher he was prepared! Nice job Jerry..and it lasted the last 15 (+) miles too!
Down in Texas where I come from we call that "Tar tape."
It was actually Chuy! that had the duct tape. I mean really, who carries duct tape with them on a 50 mile bike ride?? A Geocacher of course!
What you can't see in the picture is the piece of cardboard I put inside the tire to keep in the tube and my crossed fingers hoping it would last.
We had a great ride and and even better group of friends. It really was quite an adventure and I wouldn't pass it up for anything in the world.
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Will there be any meet & greets or caching events in the San Diego area during the month of October? My hub and I are anxious to get involved in the local geocaching community.
Live and Let Live
You could always create one... San Diego cachers seem to like love pizza and beer. 
Welcome to San Diego! You won't want to miss the November CITO and Desert Events..see the events forums thread for details.... The events thread is also a great place to get out with others for some hikes or a casual day of geocaching around San Diego. You can even post something there yourself and it's almost guaranteed that someone will want to join you.
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Thanks for posting it. Maybe ABDSP will see the part about CITO and realize the benefit of Geocaching.
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Those of you who have been chasing dtn9129's recent caches, have become familiar with an area that the mountain bike community refers to as "Tunnels". If so, you might be interested in the following:http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=450300
If you don't know already, there are a network of trails in San Diego that have nearly been "loved to death" after the canyons were "reclaimed" from itinerant workers displaced by La Migra raids. With Lake Hodges and Martha's Grove ravaged by fires, the trails community has been enjoying these private property "permission" trails in increasing volume and, if you've been there or read on this site, you probably either know or love them. Now, the parcels are part of a package to become part of the City Open Space system and are subject to a Draft Resource Management Plan that doesn't provide for any of them: by implication this means the trails would instantly become illegal, as confirmed by the Deputy Director of Open Space, if this plan were to be adopted as is.
After yeoman's work by Rob Mikuteit to document, record and map all the trails within the Del Mar Mesa RMP area, the Multiuse Trails Coalition and SDMBA have a draft trails plan concept prepared for the entire area to be discussed at the September 18th CAC meeting set for 6:00pm (not 7) at the Canyonside Rec Center (not the ranch house).
It will be prepared for public consumption ASAP. The important thing to know is that the battle for trails access in these areas unfortunately starts from the basis set by the author(s) of the draft RMP: NO TRAILS OTHER THAN THE UTILITY ROAD. The opposite extreme is "any and all trails that are there now".
The position of the involved trail-access advocates is that neither extreme is appropriate, responsible or acceptable. So, we have endeavored to draw up a trails plan that provides loops, access and -- where possible-- Full Multiuse Access for all non-motorized trail users.
This plan will also call for the eradication/closure of many trails in the Deer Canyon area. Some of these trails are obviously junk, others are "wonderful", but all are what the opponents of trail access will argue should be closed (ie part of "all"). You might be surprised to see how many trails are actually in there, right now! When you do, it will be obvious that it's "more than enough".
Please schedule your attendance at the CAC meeting into your calendar, now. Our goal will be to voice our overwhelming community support for an engineered trails system for runners, cyclists and equestrians that will be sustainable, useful and enable San Diegans to access the habitat and environmental amenities that we pay for with our tax dollars. It's not about "recreation" but rather "public access to open space". Please reach out to your neighbors, co-workeers and more: let them know you'll be coming to them with a request that they FAX and Phone local leaders and City staff in support of trails access for our kids, families and future. This applies to equestrians, trail runners, hikers and bikes, equally: we all like and enjoy trails!
Go time is coming as fast as we can get there.
It will be a sad day if these trails are closed. I've both ridden and hiked these trails are there are no other trails like this in San Diego county. If you haven't been there yet, you are missing out.
In case you're not familiar where this is, it's south of Ted Williams (Hwy 56) at Camino del sur.
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I'm not usually one to pat my own back, but I hit my first 100 caches today...100 T.R. Violin caches that is.
I think we should rename MTRP to TRVP.
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I got a new hide out on Monday and have about 50 cachers that have looked at it and there is still no FTF.
It's not a S.C.U.M. AKA Santee Camo Urban Micro.
GC1FW8D.
Just wondering why?
Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM (AKA KWER)
I would have been out there by now, but I got busy for 2 weeks or so and didn't do much caching and when I got back at it I found that my "cleared out" 12-mile radius now had 120 caches in it!!!
Man, can't a guy take a break once in a while?!? Anyhoo, this is one of the 120 (now down to about 60) that I'll be working on soon... That's what's nice about this game it will be there waiting for you.
C'mon Santee people! Do I have to come down there? Don't make me stop this car!
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I've been busted
Just got this in my E-mail.
Skillet,
The Ocotillo Wells SVRA adopted guidelines for GeoCaching at the beginning of the year. Ocotillo Wells SVRA is an advocate of responsible outdoor recreation and has set the standard for California State Parks by embracing the activities of GeoCaching, Leter Boxing, and similar. As part of the guidelines that were adopted, a maximum size of Cache containers was decided to be 8" x 12" x 4". Recently, staff checked on one of your placements east of Pole Line Road called 'The Big One' and found that the container was in excess of the maximum size allowed. If you could please replace the container within a reasonable amount of time. Thank you again for your cooperation and please remember that Ocotillo Wells SVRA is an advocate of GeoCaching. I would be happy to forward you a copy of the guidlines that OWSVRA has adopted.
Andrew S. Ahlberg
California State Ranger
Ocotillo Wells SVRA
It's nice they have guide lines and I'll have him forward them to me.
now why can't ABDSP be this nice.
I feel all warm and squishy. I think I'll even go to the campout now.
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Ocotillo Wells District
Geocaching Policy
Purpose:
The purpose of the Ocotillo Wells District Geocaching Policy is to successfully manage the popular activity of geocaching within the Ocotillo Wells SVRA, Heber Dunes SVRA, and the area known as the Freeman Acquisition. The term Geocaching will be used generally to represent not only Geocaching, but related similar activities such as Letter Boxing, Bench Marking, etc.
Goal:
The goal of this policy is to provide guidance for the public taking part in Geocaching so that the activity can continue in a safe manner while protecting the natural, cultural, and historic resources that are within the Ocotillo Wells District, as well as maintaining public safety. Ocotillo Wells District recognizes the popularity of this activity as well as the opportunity it offers for high quality recreation for individuals, groups, and families. Additionally, Ocotillo Wells District hopes that all participants in this hobby practice the "Cache In Trash Out" (CITO) policy described on the Geocache Website.
Authority:
California State Parks Division of Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation is responsible for managing all activities within the Off Highway Vehicle Parks within the California State Park System. Ocotillo Wells District retains all rights and authority to authorize and manage the activity of Geocaching within its boundaries. If the District Superintendent or Designee determines that a cache was placed in violation of this policy the District Superintendent or Designee retain the right to remove the cache. If a cache is removed, the Ocotillo Wells District will attempt to contact the cache owner and return the cache. If the owner cannot be contacted the Ocotillo Wells District will handle the cache as lost property as described in the DPR Lost and Found Policy.
Cache Placement:
Use environmentally friendly behavior when placing and/or seeking a cache. This would include, but not limited to, not causing damage to natural or geologic features, not bothering wildlife, staying on trails, not collecting naturally occurring items, or any other activity that could damage any natural resource. Please leave the area the same or better than it was when you arrived.
Use all due caution when placing a cache. Caches should not be placed in areas that would place a person in any danger. Some examples of a dangerous spot would be inside mud caves, on top of ledges, at the base of overhanging cliffs, etc.
Placement of the cache shall not require any change to the natural environment such as digging. The person hiding a cache may use nearby items, such as rocks, to aid in concealing the cache, if the items are loose on the ground.
Caches should not be placed within washes that will likely lead to the cache being swept away during flash floods. The flash floods that occur in this area take large amounts of water down stream into the sensitive San Sebastian Marsh. If a cache is placed within a wash, care should be taken so that it will not become dislodge and become merely litter.
Caches shall not be placed near or cause any travel near natural or historically sensitive areas.
Marks shall not be placed on any natural features to aid in the locating of a cache.
Caches shall not be placed within any State Park Structure or Facility.
Caches shall not be attached to any historic or archaeological or geologic feature.
Cache Containers:
Containers shall be of a sturdy nature that can withstand the desert environment. Hardened plastic is not recommended as the desert environment can quickly destroy plastic and then the container itself and its contents become merely litter.
Containers shall have the ability to be secured in a fashion that would not allow any wildlife to gain access to the contents of the cache.
Containers should be moderate in size. Containers shall not be larger that 8" X 12" X 4" in size.
Containers shall be marked 'Geocache' and the name of the cache as it appears on the Geocaching website.
Cache Contents:
Contents shall be of a family friendly nature, appropriate for all ages, and not be offensive.
Contents shall not be perishable, such as food, etc.
The cache should contain a log book for finders of the cache to log their visit.
Ocotillo Wells District is an advocate of responsible outdoor recreation and recognizes the enjoyment, fun, and recreation associated with Geocaching. Ocotillo Wells District recognizes that, in most cases, Geocaching is consistent with California State Parks Mission. Ocotillo Wells District retains the right to remove a cache that it feels is in an inappropriate location, is causing undue impact on the park resources, or for any reason is deemed inconsistent with the mission and/or statutes of the California State Park System.
Now These are some REGS we can live with.
Hello ABDSP are you listening
Wow. This sounds entirely reasonable to me. I wonder why this is so hard for other organizations to grasp.
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The Rosarito to Ensenada bike ride is September 27th (a Saturday). Register this weekend and get $5 off the registration fee of $35.
Come join me for a challenging but scenic and self-rewarding ride! Plus, there be caches! 4 along the bike route, and about 3 or 4 in Ensenada.
If anyone has a bike they'd like to donate to charity, let me know. I will ride it in the event and present it to the organizers in Ensenada. It should be a multi-speed so I won't have to walk the hills.
Cachers that have ridden in the past - and are still alive to talk about it
: map4navigation, Toby's Gang, "lostguy", and jahoadi and john.I use outback-adventures for my transportation needs. I meet them in Balboa Park, and they transport riders and their bikes to Rosarito, and pick us up in Ensenada. They provide a "continental" breakfast, and all you can drink cerveza at the finish. Can't beat that!
I'm all signed up for the bike ride and the bus (6:00 PM return. Is that what you guys got?). I ordered a new passport just because I want to hear the guy say "Your papers please" in a German accent, but that probably won't happen. I even got a new bike...a Gary Fisher hybrid.
I'm really looking forward to those homemade fish tacos (I hope they still make those) and cervezas.
My new ride:
How am I gonna keep up with you on that? Is it new or used? Sure looks new to me. I will sign up today...6pm bus also. Maybe there will be new caches in Ensenada...
There's at least one more new one by Chuy! since the last time I was there.GC1BEBX
Nice bike Jerry. I'd bring my hybrid, but I'll be looking at Jodi's bike offer.
I'll take the 6p bus also. Last April, Ken was still providing the tasty fish tacos, and as always, complimentary Pacifo's and Corona's.
Birth cert and ID (Ca driver license) is acceptable at the border, but expect long delays returning to the US. It may help to bring a DVD player or mp3 player.
Remember, the September ride can be a warm one; hydrate well before the ride and you should be OK with 60 oz of water during the ride.
I got a location hint for that Chaos cache we DNF'ed last time. And I have that new one, Star of the Sea. Also, will be bringing a cache for a location I scouted last time.
If anyone else is thinking of doing this ride, now is the time. I got this in a newsletter today:
"The Rosarito Ensenada 50 Mile Fun Bicycle Ride has enjoyed a history spanning almost 30 years and has been an icon among cycling events around the world. But the decrease in Baja tourism has reduced attendance to about 5,000 riders: our financial break-even point.
We have decided that this next ride on September 27, 2008, will be our last..."
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The Rosarito to Ensenada bike ride is September 27th (a Saturday). Register this weekend and get $5 off the registration fee of $35.
Come join me for a challenging but scenic and self-rewarding ride! Plus, there be caches! 4 along the bike route, and about 3 or 4 in Ensenada.
If anyone has a bike they'd like to donate to charity, let me know. I will ride it in the event and present it to the organizers in Ensenada. It should be a multi-speed so I won't have to walk the hills.
Cachers that have ridden in the past - and are still alive to talk about it
: map4navigation, Toby's Gang, "lostguy", and jahoadi and john.I use outback-adventures for my transportation needs. I meet them in Balboa Park, and they transport riders and their bikes to Rosarito, and pick us up in Ensenada. They provide a "continental" breakfast, and all you can drink cerveza at the finish. Can't beat that!
I'm all signed up for the bike ride and the bus (6:00 PM return. Is that what you guys got?). I ordered a new passport just because I want to hear the guy say "Your papers please" in a German accent, but that probably won't happen. I even got a new bike...a Gary Fisher hybrid.
I'm really looking forward to those homemade fish tacos (I hope they still make those) and cervezas.
My new ride:
How am I gonna keep up with you on that? Is it new or used? Sure looks new to me. I will sign up today...6pm bus also. Maybe there will be new caches in Ensenada...
There's at least one more new one by Chuy! since the last time I was there.GC1BEBX
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I thought when you got to the border you could just say, "Soy un ciudadano de los Estados Unidos."
I had to look this up
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The Rosarito to Ensenada bike ride is September 27th (a Saturday). Register this weekend and get $5 off the registration fee of $35.
Come join me for a challenging but scenic and self-rewarding ride! Plus, there be caches! 4 along the bike route, and about 3 or 4 in Ensenada.
If anyone has a bike they'd like to donate to charity, let me know. I will ride it in the event and present it to the organizers in Ensenada. It should be a multi-speed so I won't have to walk the hills.
Cachers that have ridden in the past - and are still alive to talk about it
: map4navigation, Toby's Gang, "lostguy", and jahoadi and john.I use outback-adventures for my transportation needs. I meet them in Balboa Park, and they transport riders and their bikes to Rosarito, and pick us up in Ensenada. They provide a "continental" breakfast, and all you can drink cerveza at the finish. Can't beat that!
I'm all signed up for the bike ride and the bus (6:00 PM return. Is that what you guys got?). I ordered a new passport just because I want to hear the guy say "Your papers please" in a German accent, but that probably won't happen. I even got a new bike...a Gary Fisher hybrid.
I'm really looking forward to those homemade fish tacos (I hope they still make those) and cervezas.
My new ride:
Do you need a passport or can you get by with an a drivers license and birth certificate?
The DL and birth certificate will work. I just wanted to get a passport because I'm hoping to will the lottery and start seeing the world. I guess I'll have to actually play the lottery now
Welcome to San Diego! You won't want to miss the November CITO and Desert Events..see the events forums thread for details.... 
: map4navigation, Toby's Gang, "lostguy", and jahoadi and john.
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That would make a great Christmas card photo.