silverfire

It's looking like we might have a few more people heading out this time .... if anyone feels any need to form a convoy or would like to meet somewhere.... let us know....... I just called and made our reservations.......DON'T FORGET TO CALL AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS ..... here is the number to the Okatoma outpost (601) 733-4297 SEE YA'LL THERE

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...1b-8c6cb73e60b9 Just wanted to remind everyone that we only have two weeks left till the event.... Sunday April 17 is the date to put on those calanders... See Ya'll There

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...1b-8c6cb73e60b9 Just wanted to remind everyone that we only have two weeks left till the event.... Sunday April 17 is the date to put on those calanders... See Ya'll There

Hey just stopping in to give everyone a heads up about the up coming event.... Made sure there was plenty of notice this time hope everyone can come join us Second Annual Super Hydro Wet Cache Event! by PaddleYakking & Silverfire http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...1b-8c6cb73e60b9

only 1 week away!!!! Can't wait. I made my reservations today so don't forget to make yours. See Ya'll there, Silverfire

lots of people stopping in to check it out... any one else thinking about going?

I'm sooo excited about this event I can't wait!!! I hope that lots of ya'll can come I can't wait to meet a bunch of new people and see some old friends too

This is an Event for anyone intrested in caching and anyone that enjoys caching regularly! Meet there by 8:30. Read the attached web site for driving directions! Don't be late or catch up with us! These are the correct coords. to the ACTUAL event site N-31 29.339 W-089 26.118 100% Hydro. Closest thing ya'll will see to white water this far south. Read posted web site for details! -WEATHER SENSATIVE CACHE USE YOUR BETTER JUDGEMENT. We will be there rain or shine. They have in the past "closed" the river while it was too high and too dangerous. -DO NOT bring little children! -Wear your caching gear so we can find everyone. -Boat rentals are available (Canoes (up to 3 people) and Kayaks) -$25 per kayak or canoe (extra for third person in canoe) -If you have your own boat they do offer shuttle services (rates vary depending on where you take out.) -We plan on taking the Upper Run which is 13 creek miles. -YOU MUST CALL AND MAKE RESERVATIONS ONCE YOU DEFINITELY KNOW YOU ARE GOING. (601) 722-4297. ****Things to bring**** Lunch, snacks and drinks. We will stop at the "lunch spot" to enjoy our meal and to talk "shop" (caching. Make sure to get coords. for any local caches you think we might hit on the way home (we'll bring some too), but as a FYI we'll be tired after the trip down the river. To ensure non soggy food I like to wrap my sandwich in plastic wrap then Ziploc bag, then put all of them in a large Ziploc bag. It seems overkill but it isn’t any fun eating a pre moistened sandwich! Best if you bring a small personal ice chest we MAY be able to tie to the back of your yak. *A towel and change of clothes. These will stay in the cars while we paddle, along with keys and phones. *Sandals that strap to your feet, aqua socks, or old tennis shoes to keep you from hurting your feet on unseen objects underwater. *If you are going to wear glasses buy a string that is adjustable to keep them on your face when you flip and go into the “drink” (expect this to happen although a few people will not flip) Remember if you don’t wear ‘em they don’t do any good, Dad found out the hard way. *Sun screen, I don’t use it so you can’t borrow mine. *Money, not only for the Canoes and Yaks but we usually stop at Waffle House (aka WaHa), afterwards. Here we can discuss the day of fun, hitting any local caches and our next event. *Bug spray although I’ve never had a problem with bugs. *Plastic bags for trash. *Bring rope or twine to secure your belongings to the canoe or kayak!!!Other things to know *If you don’t wear your PFD (Personal Flotation Devise) it won’t do you any good. *Canoeists you may be haggled to carry other’s belongings, because you will have a lot of empty space. However if you flip it is a nice revenge (because they will laugh at you for flipping) to watch people do an all out mad dash for all there stuff before it gets washed down the river forever never being seen again. *Being Safe On The Water(this is kind of important, don’t ya think?) *PFDs. I know they are uncomfortable and people take them off while paddling. PLEASE PUT THEM ON BEFORE YOU GO OVER ANY OF THE “RAPIDS“!!! You will hear them and see them before you go over them. *If/when you flip people have a natural tendency to swim to fallen trees because they are easy to grab onto. DO NOT DO THIS IT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS THING YOU CAN DO!!! THIS IS HOW MOST PEOPLE DIE ON RIVERS, EVEN RIVERS THAT SEEM TO HAVE SLOW CURRENTS!!! The water is stronger than YOU no matter how slow it seems. Also you don’t know about branches underneath the surface of the water and the current WILL PUSH YOU UNDER SUBMURGED BRANCHES, rather than to safety even if you are wearing your PFD. I am not trying to scare anyone so they do not go, I just want EVERYONE to be aware of this threat! *If/when you flip let everything go, and concentrate on getting to the river bank. Remember don’t go to fallen trees, besides snakes like to hang out in them. Others will get your boat, paddle, and also come to assist you. Those of you who go to assist someone don’t paddle straight to them, this usually ends up as a head ache for the person you are trying to help, because you run over them with your boat. I know it sounds funny but it does happen, paddle to the side of them and let them get you. You’ll have a long paddle to reach them with. One more thing *Those of you who are lucky enough to not flip, but laugh at those who did, usually unexpectedly get flipped by their fellow paddlers. Lets go have some fun!!! THIS IS A "LOUISIANA" CACHE EVENT (in Mississippi!?) ANY AND ALL CACHERS FROM WHATEVER STATE, COUNTRY OR PLANET ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US!!! EVERYONE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. RIVERS CAN BE DANGEROUS. PADDLEYAKKING AND SILVERFIRE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSE OF LIFE, VALUEBLES, OR ANY INJURIES SUSTAINED. PARTISIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Just a quick note to explain why I am putting on this event. My father John Cosgrove was diagnosed with leukemia on Monday Jan. 19, 2004 at only 51 yeas of age. I am his only daughter and have a 1yr old son, his only Grandson. John has worked his entire life to complete his schooling so that he could obtain his PHD then become a college professor to help teach others. Through the years he has done large amounts of charity work for St. Jude Childrens Hospital and other charities so he could help others in need. He has fought through brain surgery, a terrible bout of lead poisoning and well now this. He had just started to teach at Tulane, Holy Cross and Nichols, building a teaching base for himself, but fell through the cracks of receiving insurance. So now with very little money and no insurance he is fighting for his life, so I am here to ask for your help. For every blood donation he will receive $15 to help with his expenses and for every plasma donation he will receive $45 to help as well. Chemotherapy is a must when one has leukemia and a bone marrow transplant is next, your blood donation will not only help him financially but it will help him to survive. If you read through the rest of the packet you will see how it can help others too. Please take a moment to think about how precious your parents, children, family and friends are to you and consider coming to this blood drive before the Valentines day parade in Metairie at 6pm. Sincerely, Silverfire (Nicky) BLOOD DRIVE EVENT DATE: SATURDAY FEB. 14, 2004 LOCATION: ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA 8800 VETERANS BLVD. FROM: 10AM - 2PM PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WILL BE COMING I NEED TO KNOW APROX. NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN ORDER TO BE PROPERLY STAFFED. YOU CAN ALSO VISIT LAGEOCACHING.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS AND COORDS.

I have several caches that are on my NOT FOUND list as well I hate it cause you don't want to log it as a find because you helped place the thing.... heck the last group of caches we placed, we flipped a coin to see who's account the last one would go on....hopefully they will figure something out and this option will be given to us in hte near future.

Ok, so now that I'm starting to think more and more about placing new caches I relize that I'm collaborating with anywhere from 1-3 other cachers to come up with the best locations, hints, and well everything. I hope that in the near future we will be able to see dual ownership on these... I mean we all do the same amount of work I guess it would just be nice to all get the same e-mails and well just the credit for the work.

I logged a "picture taken" but it never was checked or painted grey to show that it was found?????