*The Shadow*

Many times, remaining unknown is desirable, from a personal viewpoint. A heartfelt thank you to everyone that placed bids in the Shadow coin auction. Especially to ruckychucky for the outstanding donation. THANKS

Time and place?? Where should we show up?? If we aren't there on time, feel free to start without us!! Oh, you'll be there all right. Don't worry about a thing, we'll come get you. By the way, it might be a good idea for ya'll to sleep in your clothes with your boots on for the next couple of days. Do you have flame retaradent nomex jump suits like the Nascar drivers wear? If so, sleeep in them, preferably with a life preserver. If you don't have a parachute one will be provided for you, packed by Patrick himself. Don't worry, we've never lost anyone yet during these initiation rites--come close tho, in Shydog's case. It will be a double Initiation, folks! Please welcome -{Los Xile}- to GEOISQ. His first cache can be viewed here: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...88-d1fc78e49119 Welcome aboard everyone!! You WILL have fun. Oh, SDT, I've inspected the branding irons & they're all ready for the big night.

Team Tigger and Awsome Ev has summed things up very nicely. I could never have done so well. (Thank you!) The Shadow..................A proud member of the GEOISQ.....

You need to put out a few of those in South Central Indiana! I heard the GEOISQ Leader was looking for additional recruits in that area.

King of Monkeys: Don't be sorry for ignorance--this is the place to be! We're all ignorant as hell here. This is the thread for Indiana Cacher outlaws. W were unceremoniously kicked out of the OTHER Indiana thread for writing some posts that were considered frivolous. This thread is open to ALL cachers and their dogs and cats. This is the geo-dawg friendly thread. But seriously, For the difference between ISQ caches and "regular" ones, go to any ISQ cache page, Read It, then you tell me... (THE SHADOW KNOWS! HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!) SEARCH: SPIRIT QUEST My name is Lead Dog, I'm from Bippus, Indiana and I like Geocaching. I second that!

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...90-3ba89bdf6984 http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...46-48faa9f34b60 http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...66-fef56dcbf109

I see a lot has been happening during my brief absence. .....yawn.......... Man, that was a good nap! First and foremost, Welcome Team Tigger International. Welcome Mystery Dog. Fine additions to the ISQ gang if I say so myself. I see there are a couple of things that need a tiny bit of attention. No problem.

Yep! Alive and kicking. Actually have some out there. (somewhere) Still need to get the right photos. There are a few things I don't do well in bright sunlight. All better in the .................SHADOWS.............

I'm posting this as unknown. Only a couple of caching teams know what my actual log-in is. This is to keep the specific DNR property unknown and safe from the "higher ups". Anyone that has been in the military or have had much to do with governmental affairs know how powerful unwritten orders and policies are. This past spring I placed 2 caches at a Fish & Wildlife Area in Indiana. Although the "non-rule" policy was in effect, I stopped in and conferred with the property manager about placing them. There was a half-dozen caches already on the property. At several thousand acres, no problem. I asked if he was familiar with geocaching and the caches there. He was. I asked permission to place two more. The response was " I'd rather you didn't". Somewhat perplexed with the answer, I asked, "what do you mean?" "I was told by the higher-ups to discourage it", was the reply. So, essentially, an attitude against geocaching was already in place last spring, by they who are in power. Anyway, going on, he grinned a bit and said, "Now that out of the way, where do you have in mind to place them?" "There are a few ecologically sensitive areas here." The sensitive areas are in the most formidable areas of the property. Where no cacher in his right mind would ever put one or even hunt for one. Hunters don't even go there. The caches were placed soon after. The property manager expressed the opinion that this was in fact a multiple-use property and should be open to all for recreation. After trying geocaching, he felt that it wasn't really for him, but certainly could see where vast numbers of people, of all ages, would enjoy the sport. And yes, he used the word "sport". He even felt that it would be an excellant use of the property during off peak times. (peak is spring & fall) In summation, the caching rules on DNR properties now exist. We will have to abide by them. The individual property managers, be it state parks, recreation areas, fish & wildlife areas or state forests, they all have the final say in what we may or may not do at their property. We can only hope that they are not influenced to a high degree by the upper echelon in their decisions, as their attitude towards geocaching appears to be negative. Hopefully in time, with effort, we, in the caching community will be able to rectify this attitude and opinion. The Shadow................Thanks to SDT!

KK and I have been using the match holders from WM. 87 cents. Has a rubber gasket for waterproofing. About same size as 35 mm can. Pretty much maintenance free. Figure it's a good investment.