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A swag story

On the list and looking forward to it! Thanks for the long notice, it's appreciated.

Here is an article about a caching dog. Doogie Dog

Congratulations MoonCat & KDT! and to Wylymama24! Thanks for the cointest GoodGollyMissMolly, it was fun reading everyone's gotchas Wedge

My gotcha day was Wed., February 8th 2006, but my story starts just a little bit before that, on the day I was born, January 7th. I was one of ten littermates whose mommy was a pitbull and daddy was a lab from down the street. I don't remember much of that first day except for mommy's warm tongue cleaning me and being hungry, I could smell food but it wasn't easy getting past my brothers and sisters to eat. I did ok, though and got stronger as the days went by. Shortly after my eyes opened to the world around me, I was able to explore some and noticed the big animals, much bigger than mommy. They would pick me up and make sounds like they were happy. One day, when I was almost 3 weeks old, two new, big animals came to visit me, a male and a female. They stood back a bit and the male pointed towards me and said “that one, with the white patch on it's head.” then they picked me up and talked to me and made nice sounds. I didn't see those animals, people I think was the word I heard them called, for awhile. But my littermates and I were growing and exploring and yipping and yapping. I tried to get some of them to quiet down, but they yipped all the time. Soon the people we saw all the time started to make loud noises towards us if we yipped when it was dark. Those 2 peoples that I saw that one day were back. They rubbed a towel all over mommy and wrapped me up in it and took me away from mommy, my littermates and the loud peoples. They took me to get a necklace with my name on it and some fun toys to play with. I heard peoples saying how cute I am and wanting to know how old I was. I was getting tired so the male peoples held me close to his fuzzy chin. I was scared, but he kept me warm until I fell asleep. When I woke up, I was in a different place, with a big metal countertop and a people that smelled something like mommy did. I heard the two peoples say “ Hi Doc, this is Wedge!” and they explained to the doc that they had gotten a call to come pick up your dog, they're driving me crazy and keeping me awake. The doc picked me up and looked at me and said “Wedge, you're not a puppy you're a fetus!” the Doc did say that I looked healthy though. When the peoples got to their home , they gave me some soft food and milk and lay me down in a box with the towel that smelled like mommy and something that made a regular noise like mommy did but not quite the same. I tried to be quiet through the night, but I missed mommy and I cried. These peoples didn't make loud noises when I cried though, they just picked me up and held me. Soon I felt comfortable and knew I would get food and have a warm place to rest and I started to explore. That's when I met, who I think of as Dad, a rag doll cat named Bernie. He would play with me and show me how to bat at balls and chase each other and we would nap together and keep each other warm and safe. One day we went to a big building where there were other dogs and Doc, the peoples that smelled like mommy, was there too. I found out that this was puppy school, where I would learn how to make my two peoples smile, when I did what I was told. I would get treats too, I LIKE TREATS! And I liked making my peoples happy with me. That was my gotcha day and I'm very happy I was got by two loving peoples who care for me. I now have my Dad Bernie, a little cat friend named Gitchie and a chocolate lab named Nestle that all live with me and we play and nap together. I have a pretty good life but I did find out none of my littermates lived past 2 years old. Two were hit by cars, but most of them “disappeared” which means something very different when you're a pitbull mix. I know because someone tried to grab me and I heard the peoples talking about what people who grab puppies like me do. I was really happy to have my new family, where we all take care of each other.

Tribute to a great little cacher Doogie Dog

I received the Celtic Moon coin from the Show me your logs! cointest!! The stippling behind the knot work sets it off so well. Thanks to Penny and Kona for the cointest, it was a great way for people to share some experiences. Thanks also for the generous extra

I was quite surprised when I opened this thread today to find I had won. I'd like to echo the bold line above, thank you everyone for your enjoyable logs. Penny and Kona, Thank you for a great cointest!

The Grand conclusion of the Back to the Beginning trilogy. The Chronicles of Sioneva: Back to the Beginning Part 3

This was originally intended to sit down in a hole on the top of a branch, but the camouflage went in a different direction. Unpublished as of yet, I'm working on continuing the theme for the concealment.

February 3rd 2008 L&C Monument This is our longest log and tells of our caching in the right place at the right time. well, sit back and rest a bit (thats what we're doing after our day of caching)it's going to be a long log. Today is Joe's 47th birthday and we got some caches put out and went out for a very pleasant winter day. Light snow, no wind not too cold. We found a few then went back home to log them and check to see if ours were published. We had a nice lunch then back out for more caching, this time in the Bluffs. We found a few then headed for L&C monument, we had been here before for the virtual but felt it was too hot for the long hike. We pulled in and realized that Our Old Spot was closer so we went for that one first. found it and used the low road bypassing the monument, to head for your cache. It is quite the trail to follow to the cache area, had we realized the conditions we might have put it off again. There was light snow covering the refreeze of previous snowmelt and we did some slipping and sliding, laughing as well, but basically kept our feet. Several times along the way Joe said "What kind of flipping nuts are we?" we kept on and reached the cache area. After a short search we found the camo taped tupperware container. Hooray! then Vic said she thought it was an ammo can. We checked the last log on the palm and saw that the ammo can was to replace the tupperware but that the tupperware couldn't be found. We started to search for the ammo can so we could unite them, but was interrupted by a call for help from some one who kept slipping and couldn't make it back to the trail. We had him go cross country to join us, using the undergrowth to help steady himself. He was without gloves and inhaler (he was asthmatic)and appeared shaken. We were very cautious at first until we sized up the situation and realized that he was "special needs" we began to lead him out and listened to him and talked with him to help keep him calm, all the while carefully making our way back. He told us that his "staff" person was waiting parked by the monument for him. Well we got him there and Joe told the staff person that the young man was very tired and she replied "that was the idea" and Vic asked if she had ever walked those trails and that they were dangerous today for someone by themselves. She got a sheepish " no " and we left not wanting to make a big scene and upset the youmg man anymore. We were upset that a "staff" person would allow this situation to happen, but also thankful we were there to help. We could picture him getting more and more upset and less able to function had we not been there for him. So, thank you for the cache, the scenery and view is wonderful, we apologize for not being able to bring the 2 caches together and we are thankful your cache brought us here at a time when we could help a person in need. TNLNSL

A 2 bump day! I like that!! The Chronicles of Sioneva: Back to the Beginning, Part 2 What happens in Vegas... Stay tuned to The Online Geocacher for the conclusion'

I really enjoy bumping this thread! It almost always means that The Online Geocacher has been able to share new stories, articles and experiences, sent in by fellow readers for us all to enjoy. Free of charge and free of advertising! I am pleased to announce another article by a newer author, Da Krewe, with "Our 1st FTF... Then Our 2nd FTF!" And... The return of columnist Nikos Stamoulis(GATOULIS), with "Love of Geocaching" - an extended haiku. Welcome back Nikos! I would be equally pleased to announce your submission of geocaching photos, how-to's, and experiences. It's fun to share! Send them in!

3 new articles today in The Online Geocacher 2 stories submitted by subscribers. "Half Mile to Joy" Time well spent with a loved one! Submitted by Daddy Tree Frog, and "The Milestone Reached" Da Krewe working together to achieve the goal and reach the milestone! And... The first of a two part story by Sioneva, The Chronicles of Sioneva: Back to the Beginning, Part 1

Very nicely done!

Dreams really do come true! The Bell Witch found me and brightened up a very stressful day! Many thanks for this great coin!

Jim Edwards (caching as EyeD10T) takes us along on The Night Cache. A dark epic of trials and tragedies, trails and triumph! Send your epic tales, short stories, or photos to share with your fellow cachers to: The Online Geocacher

Missing? Now that really bugs me! New article, "The Lament of the Travel Bug Owner" in The Wanderings of JETSchmidt column. Share your stories of travelers lost, found or hopping around, in The Online Geocacher

New article addressing an age old question-- If a Tree Falls by Jim Edwards (caching as EyeD10T)

Cooped up and ready to cache!! Time to g_o_ caching New article in The Online Geocacher: Geocaching Cabin Fever

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I'm getting it on my LG Ally vs7402

EyeD10T, blogger and new contributor to The Online Geocacher E-Zine, shares: "This is the point that I started thinking that there may someday be an "I can’t believe I survived" story made out of this adventure." Woronoco Dragon If you'd like to share your own caching survival stories, we would love to publish them. Send to: The Online Geocacher

What do you keep in your...treasure chest? New article in The Online Geocacher S.W.A.G., S.W.A.G., S.W.A.G.!!